Patents by Inventor James Vernon Mischel, Sr.

James Vernon Mischel, Sr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11778706
    Abstract: Systems and methods include reading a value of a desired light color temperature-time function. A first drive signal parameter is selected for a first light source having a first color temperature and a second drive signal parameter is selected for a second light source having a second color temperature. The drive signal parameters are selected to create a color temperature for a value of the desired light color temperature-time function. First light is emitted from the first light source and second light from the second light source. The first light and the second light combine to form blended light at the color temperature for the value of the desired light color temperature-time function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V Mischel, Jr., James Vernon Mischel, Sr., Richard Allen Lindsay, Michael Martin Uhl, Johann Friedrich Adam
  • Patent number: 11737182
    Abstract: Systems and methods include reading a value of a desired light color temperature-time function. A first drive signal parameter is selected for a first light source having a first color temperature and a second drive signal parameter is selected for a second light source having a second color temperature. The drive signal parameters are selected to create a color temperature for a value of the desired light color temperature-time function. First light is emitted from the first light source and second light from the second light source. The first light and the second light combine to form blended light at the color temperature for the value of the desired light color temperature-time function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V Mischel, Jr., James Vernon Mischel, Sr., Richard Allen Lindsay, Michael Martin Uhl, Johann Friedrich Adam
  • Patent number: 11640017
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are taught that convey information in a mirror to a user. A glass layer has a front side and a back side. The glass layer further includes a first region. The first region has a first optical property. A second region has a second optical property. The first optical property is different than the second optical property. A first boundary exists where the first region meets the second region and the first boundary is shaped to convey information when the second region is illuminated from the back side and the glass layer is viewed from the front side by the user. When the second region is not illuminated from the back side the first region and the second region provide substantially the same reflection when the glass layer is viewed from the front side by the user, and the first boundary does not convey information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., James Vernon Mischel, Sr.
  • Patent number: 11496887
    Abstract: A wirelessly enabled mirror includes a mirror, a wireless data system, and a data output interface. The mirror has a front side and a back side. The wireless data system includes a wireless data module. The wireless data system is fixed to the back side of the mirror. The wireless data module is configured to communicate with a user device and to receive wireless data from the user device. The data output interface is configured to receive data from the wireless data module, and the data is derived from a wireless stream of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., James Vernon Mischel, Sr., Michael Martin Uhl, Steven M Swedenburg
  • Patent number: 10972905
    Abstract: A wirelessly enabled mirror includes; a mirror, a wireless data system, and a data output interface. The mirror has a front side and a back side. The wireless data system includes a wireless data module. The wireless data system is fixed to the back side of the mirror. The wireless data module is configured to communicate with a user device and to receive a wireless stream of data from the user device. The data output interface is configured to receive data from the wireless data module, and the data is derived from the wireless stream of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., James Vernon Mischel, Sr., Michael Martin Uhl, Steven M Swedenburg
  • Patent number: 10939522
    Abstract: Systems and methods include receiving a desired light color temperature-time function. A first drive signal parameter is selected for a first light source having a first color temperature and a second drive signal parameter is selected for a second light source having a second color temperature. The drive signal parameters are selected to create a color temperature for a value of the desired light color temperature-time function. First light is emitted from the first light source and second light from the second light source. The first light and the second light combine to form blended light at the color temperature for the value from the desired light color temperature-time function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., James Vernon Mischel, Sr., Richard Allen Lindsay, Michael Martin Uhl, Johann Friedrich Adam
  • Patent number: 10841992
    Abstract: Systems and methods include receiving a desired light color temperature-time function. A first drive signal parameter is selected for a first light source having a first color temperature and a second drive signal parameter is selected for a second light source having a second color temperature. The drive signal parameters are selected to create a color temperature for a value of the desired light color temperature-time function. First light is emitted from the first light source and second light from the second light source. The first light and the second light combine to form blended light at the color temperature for the value from the desired light color temperature-time function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., James Vernon Mischel, Sr., Richard Allen Lindsay, Michael Martin Uhl, Johann Friedrich Adam
  • Patent number: 10634910
    Abstract: An apparatus to provide reflection and information includes a mirror, which has a front side and a backside and further includes a glass layer. The glass layer has an area and a first reflectivity. A reflective layer is adhered to the backside of the mirror and a protective layer is adhered to the reflective layer. The reflective layer further includes a vanishing viewing window. Within the vanishing viewing window at least a part of the protective layer is removed from the to provide a second reflectivity for the vanishing viewing window, such that the first reflectivity is greater than the second reflectivity. The apparatus includes a data display. The data display is positioned behind the vanishing viewing window, such that when a user views the front side, the user sees a reflection in the mirror when the data display is in an off state and when the data display is in an on state the user sees a reflection in the mirror and data in the vanishing viewing window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., Michael Martin Uhl, James Vernon Mischel, Sr., Robert Larry Zerr
  • Patent number: 10462651
    Abstract: A wirelessly enabled content delivery device includes a surface; a wireless data system and a data output interface. The surface has a front side and a back side. The wireless data system includes a wireless data module. The wireless data system is fixed to the back side of the surface. The wireless data module is configured to communicate with a user device and to receive a wireless stream of data from the user device. The data output interface is configured to receive data from the wireless data module, and the data is derived from the wireless stream of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., James Vernon Mischel, Sr., Michael Martin Uhl, Steven M Swedenburg, Robert Eric Verme, Roger R Pangan
  • Publication number: 20180003971
    Abstract: An apparatus to provide reflection and information includes a mirror, which has a front side and a backside and further includes a glass layer. The glass layer has an area and a first reflectivity. A reflective layer is adhered to the backside of the mirror and a protective layer is adhered to the reflective layer. The reflective layer further includes a vanishing viewing window. Within the vanishing viewing window at least a part of the protective layer is removed from the to provide a second reflectivity for the vanishing viewing window, such that the first reflectivity is greater than the second reflectivity. The apparatus includes a data display. The data display is positioned behind the vanishing viewing window, such that when a user views the front side, the user sees a reflection in the mirror when the data display is in an off state and when the data display is in an on state the user sees a reflection in the mirror and data in the vanishing viewing window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V. Mischel Jr., JR., Michael Martin Uhl, James Vernon Mischel, SR., Robert Larry Zerr
  • Patent number: 9817526
    Abstract: A wirelessly enabled content delivery apparatus includes a surface. The surface has a front side and a back side. An electronics board has a through hole. A conductive touch pad layer is placed between the back side of the surface and the electronics board. The electronics board further includes a conductive element. The conductive element passes through the through hole. A wireless data module is part of a wireless data system. The wireless data system is attached to the electronics board and the wireless data module is electrically connected to a first end of the conductive element. The electronics board is coupled to the back side of the surface and is aligned so that a second end of the conductive element is in electrical contact with the touch pad layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., James Vernon Mischel, Sr., Michael Martin Uhl, Roger R Pangan
  • Patent number: 9686673
    Abstract: A wirelessly enabled content delivery apparatus includes a surface; a wireless data system and a data output interface. The surface has a front side and a back side. The wireless data system includes a wireless data module. The wireless data system is fixed to the back side of the surface. The wireless data module is configured to communicate with a user device and to receive a wireless stream of data from the user device. The data output interface is configured to receive data from the wireless data module, and the data is derived from the wireless stream of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLC
    Inventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., James Vernon Mischel, Sr., Michael Martin Uhl, Steven M Swedenburg, Robert Eric Verme, Roger R Pangan
  • Publication number: 20140307180
    Abstract: A wirelessly enabled content delivery apparatus includes a surface. The surface has a front side and a back side. An electronics board has a through hole. A conductive touch pad layer is placed between the back side of the surface and the electronics board. The electronics board further includes a conductive element. The conductive element passes through the through hole. A wireless data module is part of a wireless data system. The wireless data system is attached to the electronics board and the wireless data module is electrically connected to a first end of the conductive element. The electronics board is coupled to the back side of the surface and is aligned so that a second end of the conductive element is in electrical contact with the touch pad layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: James V. Mischel, JR., James Vernon Mischel, SR., Michael Martin Uhl, Steven M. Swedenburg, Robert Eric Verme, Roger R. Pangan
  • Publication number: 20140066048
    Abstract: A wirelessly enabled content delivery apparatus includes a surface; a wireless data system and a data output interface. The surface has a front side and a back side. The wireless data system includes a wireless data module. The wireless data system is fixed to the back side of the surface. The wireless data module is configured to communicate with a user device and to receive a wireless stream of data from the user device. The data output interface is configured to receive data from the wireless data module, and the data is derived from the wireless stream of data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Electric Mirror, LLC
    Inventors: Steven M. Swedenburg, Robert Eric Verme, Roger R. Pangan, James V. Mischel, JR., James Vernon Mischel, SR., Michael Martin Uhl
  • Patent number: D546565
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Electric Mirror, LLC
    Inventors: James Vernon Mischel, Jr., Patrick Daniel Erickson, James Vernon Mischel, Sr.
  • Patent number: D559555
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Electric Mirror, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James Vernon Mischel, Jr., Patrick Daniel Erickson, James Vernon Mischel, Sr.
  • Patent number: D595511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Electric Mirror, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James Vernon Mischel, Jr., Patrick Daniel Erickson, James Vernon Mischel, Sr.
  • Patent number: D623425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Electric Mirror, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James Vernon Mischel, Jr., Patrick Daniel Erickson, James Vernon Mischel, Sr.
  • Patent number: RE41978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Electric Mirror, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James Vernon Mischel, Jr., Patrick Daniel Erickson, James Vernon Mischel, Sr.
  • Patent number: D689701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Electric Mirror, LLC
    Inventors: James Vernon Mischel, Jr., Patrick Daniel Erickson, James Vernon Mischel, Sr.