Patents by Inventor Jeff L. Hymer

Jeff L. Hymer 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: 6840652
    Abstract: A light comprises a combination of light reflective and light refractive surfaces with geometric configuration of light emitting diodes (LED's). With the geometric configurations, the number of LED's can be minimized while retaining the redundancy that substantially eliminates the threat of a burned out lamp or light fixture. The LED configuration permits a beam or flood of light of circular or oblong shape depending on the reflectors and covering lens. In general, the LED's are located at the center of, or about the inside periphery of, the lamp and directed toward the shaped reflective surfaces at the back of the lamp. The reflective surfaces direct the light through a covering lens that may or may not refract the light passing through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Hi-Lite Safety Systems, L.C.
    Inventor: Jeff L. Hymer
  • Patent number: 6840660
    Abstract: A device for an automotive vehicle to signal braking, deceleration, turning of the vehicle or an emergency situation. The device has two bodies facing rearwardly, mounted near the top of the back or the highest point of the vehicle adjacent the sides of the vehicle. Each body has a base and a cover with translucent lenses. Light sources and reflectors are disposed on the base for illuminating the lenses to create the signaling as required. Lighting one or more lenses in the cover indicate braking while lighting an arrow shaped lens in the cover and a side lens facing out from the vehicle indicate intended turning. The light transmitted through the lenses in the cover is directed downwardly either by a downward tilt to the cover or by directional configurations formed on the lenses. The lenses signifying braking are formed from red material while the arrow shaped and side lenses signifying turning are formed from red or yellow material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Inventor: Jeff L. Hymer
  • Publication number: 20010014025
    Abstract: A device for an automotive vehicle to signal braking, deceleration, turning of the vehicle or an emergency situation. The device has two bodies facing rearwardly, mounted near the top of the back or the highest point of the vehicle adjacent the sides of the vehicle. Each body has a base and a cover with translucent lenses. Light sources and reflectors are disposed on the base for illuminating the lenses to create the signaling as required. Lighting one or more lenses in the cover indicate braking while lighting an arrow shaped lens in the cover and a side lens facing out from the vehicle indicate intended turning. The light transmitted through the lenses in the cover is directed downwardly either by a downward tilt to the cover or by directional configurations formed on the lenses. The lenses signifying braking are formed from red material while the arrow shaped and side lenses signifying turning are formed from red or yellow material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 1998
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventor: JEFF L. HYMER
  • Patent number: 5845990
    Abstract: A device for an automotive vehicle to signal braking, deceleration, turning of the vehicle or an emergency situation. The device has two bodies facing rearwardly, mounted near the top of the back or the highest point of the vehicle adjacent the sides of the vehicle. Each body has a base and a cover with translucent lenses. Light sources and reflectors are disposed on the base for illuminating the lenses to create the signaling as required. Lighting one or more lenses in the cover indicate braking while lighting an arrow shaped lens in the cover and a side lens facing out from the vehicle indicate intended turning. The light transmitted through the lenses in the cover is directed downwardly either by a downward tilt to the cover or by directional configurations formed on the lenses. The lenses signifying braking are formed from red material while the arrow shaped and side lenses signifying turning are formed from red or yellow material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: HiLite Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Jeff L. Hymer