Patents by Inventor Jeff Macholz

Jeff Macholz 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: 8983385
    Abstract: An entertainment system for a vehicle, including a media player and a control panel having an option that allows a user to select either a first communication mode or a second communication mode, wherein the first communication mode sets the entertainment system to respond to a transmitted first set of codes and the second communication mode sets the entertainment system to respond to a transmitted second set of codes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Voxx International Corporation
    Inventor: Jeff Macholz
  • Publication number: 20140002747
    Abstract: An entertainment system for a vehicle, including a media player and a control panel having an option that allows a user to select either a first communication mode or a second communication mode, wherein the first communication mode sets the entertainment system to respond to a transmitted first set of codes and the second communication mode sets the entertainment system to respond to a transmitted second set of codes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: JEFF MACHOLZ
  • Patent number: 8527021
    Abstract: An entertainment system for a vehicle, including a media player and a control panel having an option that allows a user to select either a first communication mode or a second communication mode, wherein the first communication mode sets the entertainment system to respond to a transmitted first set of codes and the second communication mode sets the entertainment system to respond to a transmitted second set of codes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Voxx International Corporation
    Inventor: Jeff Macholz
  • Patent number: 8400572
    Abstract: A media device for a vehicle includes an interchangeable switch assembly, and a console including a receiving part accommodating the interchangeable switch assembly. The interchangeable switch assembly includes a switch panel and a circuit board. The interchangeable switch assembly further includes a backlight unit for providing light to the switch panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Voxx International Corporation
    Inventor: Jeff Macholz
  • Patent number: 7548413
    Abstract: A cover for a vehicle media device, wherein the media device comprises a console and a display attached to the console, comprises a first part having a first opening for receiving the console, and a second part coupled to the first part and covering a side of the display. The first part is coupled to the console using a snap-on mechanism or an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventors: George C. Schedivy, Jeff Macholz
  • Patent number: 7416439
    Abstract: A device for preparing a wire for installation in a headrest entertainment system for a vehicle includes a wire wrapper for facilitating feeding of the wire including a plurality of connectors through a headrest post. The wire wrapper includes a heat shrink tubing covering the connectors. The wire wrapper includes a braided sleeving covering the connectors. A stiff wire is attached to the wire near an end of the heat shrink tubing. A stiff wire is attached to the wire near an end of the braided sleeving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: Jeff Macholz
  • Publication number: 20080188182
    Abstract: An entertainment system for a vehicle, including a media player and a control panel having an option that allows a user to select either a first communication mode or a second communication mode, wherein the first communication mode sets the entertainment system to respond to a transmitted first set of codes and the second communication mode sets the entertainment system to respond to a transmitted second set of codes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Jeff Macholz
  • Publication number: 20080108247
    Abstract: A method for preparing a wire for installation in a headrest entertainment system includes forming a receiving portion in a headrest, inserting a first wire having first connectors through a headrest post and into the receiving portion, mounting a media device to the headrest, the media device comprising a second wire having second connectors, connecting the first connectors and the second connectors, folding the connected first wire and the second wire, placing the folded wires inside a connector cover, and inserting the connector cover into the receiving portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Jeff Macholz
  • Publication number: 20070242172
    Abstract: A media device for a vehicle includes an interchangeable switch assembly, and a console including a receiving part accommodating the interchangeable switch assembly. The interchangeable switch assembly includes a switch panel and a circuit board. The interchangeable switch assembly further includes a backlight unit for providing light to the switch panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventor: Jeff Macholz
  • Publication number: 20070105444
    Abstract: A device for preparing a wire for installation in a headrest entertainment system for a vehicle includes a wire wrapper for facilitating feeding of the wire including a plurality of connectors through a headrest post. The wire wrapper includes a heat shrink tubing covering the connectors. The wire wrapper includes a braided sleeving covering the connectors. A stiff wire is attached to the wire near an end of the heat shrink tubing. A stiff wire is attached to the wire near an end of the braided sleeving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventor: Jeff Macholz
  • Patent number: 6928654
    Abstract: There is provided a display device for a vehicle. At least one video signal source outputs at least one video signal corresponding to at least one video program. Two or more displays receive the at least one video signal and simultaneously display the at least one video program. An assembly housing encloses at least a portion of the at least one video signal source and supports at least one of the two or more displays. A bus couples the at least one of the two or more displays to the at least one media source when the at least one of the two or more displays is supported by the assembly housing, and wherein each of the two or more displays has a capability of operating while being remote from the assembly housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventors: James R. Tranchina, George Schedivy, Jeff Macholz
  • Publication number: 20020105507
    Abstract: There is provided a display device for a vehicle. At least one video signal source outputs at least one video signal corresponding to at least one video program. Two or more displays receive the at least one video signal and simultaneously display the at least one video program. An assembly housing encloses at least a portion of the at least one video signal source and supports at least one of the two or more displays. A bus couples the at least one of the two or more displays to the at least one media source when the at least one of the two or more displays is supported by the assembly housing, and wherein each of the two or more displays has a capability of operating while being remote from the assembly housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Applicant: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventors: James R. Tranchina, George Schedivy, Jeff Macholz