Patents by Inventor Jim Grabow

Jim Grabow 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: 8878660
    Abstract: A vehicle meter cluster basically includes a meter cluster housing, an instrument display, a lens and a light source. The lens is disposed in front of the instrument display and includes a reflective area. The light source is mounted on the meter cluster housing or proximate to the meter cluster housing. The light source is configured to selectively emit light toward the reflective area of the lens to selectively provide warning information on the reflective area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Heather Konet, Roy Goudy, Jeremy Chambers, Andy Christensen, John Combest, Jim Grabow
  • Publication number: 20130002414
    Abstract: A vehicle meter cluster basically includes a meter cluster housing, an instrument display, a lens and a light source. The lens is disposed in front of the instrument display and includes a reflective area. The light source is mounted on the meter cluster housing or proximate to the meter cluster housing. The light source is configured to selectively emit light toward the reflective area of the lens to selectively provide warning information on the reflective area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Heather Konet, Roy Goudy, Jeremy Chambers, Andy Christensen, John Combest, Jim Grabow