Patents by Inventor John Dominick

John Dominick 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: 10486587
    Abstract: An illumination assembly for a vehicle. The assembly includes a lamp having a first light source; a first collimator adapted to receive light from the first light source; and an optical wedge, wherein the first collimator is positioned between the first light source and the optical wedge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: REBO LIGHTING & ELECTRONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Todd Irgang, Stephen Kowalchik, John Dominick
  • Patent number: 10330845
    Abstract: A waveguide for controlled light distribution is described. The waveguide may include a body that longitudinally extends from a proximate end to a distal end. And the body may include a plurality of scattering flanges axially extending toward the proximate end on a first longitudinal side and a plurality of notches interposed between each of the plurality of scattering flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: REBO LIGHTING & ELECTRONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Todd Irgang, Stephen Kowalchik, John Dominick
  • Patent number: 10041657
    Abstract: A clip unit and an edge mount light emitting diode (LED) assembly comprising a clip unit. The clip unit provides a mounting structure for mounting a light source, such as an LED, to an edge of a printed circuit board (PCB). A surface mount LED, for example, can thus be easily mounted to the edge of the PCB so as to project light in a direction normal to the edge surface of the PCB, instead of the typical mounting orientation that allows for the projection of light normal to the primary surface of the PCB. The clip unit includes an anode retention clip and a cathode retention clip which are electrically isolated from one another within an insulative housing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Rebo Lighting & Electronics, LLC
    Inventors: Orin Lenz, John Dominick, Stephen Kowalchik
  • Publication number: 20170356630
    Abstract: A clip unit and an edge mount light emitting diode (LED) assembly comprising a clip unit. The clip unit provides a mounting structure for mounting a light source, such as an LED, to an edge of a printed circuit board (PCB). A surface mount LED, for example, can thus be easily mounted to the edge of the PCB so as to project light in a direction normal to the edge surface of the PCB, instead of the typical mounting orientation that allows for the projection of light normal to the primary surface of the PCB. The clip unit includes an anode retention clip and a cathode retention clip which are electrically isolated from one another within an insulative housing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Orin Lenz, John Dominick, Stephen Kowalchik
  • Publication number: 20170028905
    Abstract: An illumination assembly for a vehicle. The assembly includes a lamp having a first light source; a first collimator adapted to receive light from the first light source; and an optical wedge, wherein the first collimator is positioned between the first light source and the optical wedge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Todd Irgang, Stephen Kowalchik, John Dominick
  • Publication number: 20160085017
    Abstract: A waveguide for controlled light distribution is described. The waveguide may include a body that longitudinally extends from a proximate end to a distal end. And the body may include a plurality of scattering flanges axially extending toward the proximate end on a first longitudinal side and a plurality of notches interposed between each of the plurality of scattering flanges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Todd Irgang, Stephen Kowalchik, John Dominick
  • Patent number: 9108566
    Abstract: A vehicle headlamp system includes a headlamp assembly having a light source and a beam pattern panel. The beam pattern panel includes one or more regions capable of changing between opaque and transparent light-transmission states to selectively allow light from the light source to pass through the panel. The panel may be an LCD panel with a plurality of liquid crystal elements arranged in an array with the ability to provide a plurality of different beam patterns. The beam pattern may be determined and changed in real time based on information received at a system processor about one or more vehicle and/or road conditions. The headlamp system can direct a projected light beam into a curve in the road ahead and/or automatically change the direction of the projected beam to avoid shining light directly at oncoming drivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Simchak, Xiaolu Chen, John Dominick
  • Patent number: 8881736
    Abstract: The invention features a two-piece holder which features an expandable opening sized to receive and support numerous size cigars. The opening features ridge cuts that aid in holding a cigar in its desired position. The handle of the holder affords the user the opportunity to smoke the body of the cigar to the fullest possible extent without burning the smoker's fingers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventors: Brenda Gail Hatcher, John Dominick DeRosa, Maria DeRosa
  • Patent number: 8840291
    Abstract: A vehicle lamp assembly includes a housing having an inner reflective surface with predetermined optics and an outer surface. The inner and outer surfaces extend between proximal and distal ends. A lens is attached to the distal end of the housing. The lens and the inner reflective surface bound an enclosed chamber of the assembly. The assembly further includes a heat sink subassembly. The subassembly includes a heat sink and an electronic module. The electronic module has PCB electronics and at least one LED coupled in electrical communication with one another. The subassembly is mounted to the proximal end of the housing externally from the enclosed chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul Ignition Company
    Inventors: Ralf Meyer-Wendt, Xiaolu Chen, John Dominick, Stephen Kowalchik
  • Publication number: 20140268837
    Abstract: A vehicle headlamp system includes a headlamp assembly having a light source and a beam pattern panel. The beam pattern panel includes one or more regions capable of changing between opaque and transparent light-transmission states to selectively allow light from the light source to pass through the panel. The panel may be an LCD panel with a plurality of liquid crystal elements arranged in an array with the ability to provide a plurality of different beam patterns. The beam pattern may be determined and changed in real time based on information received at a system processor about one or more vehicle and/or road conditions. The headlamp system can direct a projected light beam into a curve in the road ahead and/or automatically change the direction of the projected beam to avoid shining light directly at oncoming drivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey Simchak, Xiaolu Chen, John Dominick
  • Publication number: 20130146071
    Abstract: The invention features a two-piece holder which features an expandable opening sized to receive and support numerous size cigars. The opening features ridge cuts that aid in holding a cigar in its desired position. The handle of the holder affords the user the opportunity to smoke the body of the cigar to the fullest possible extent without burning the smoker's fingers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Brenda Gail Hatcher, John Dominick DeRosa, Maria DeRosa
  • Publication number: 20130107561
    Abstract: A vehicle lamp assembly includes a housing having an inner reflective surface with predetermined optics and an outer surface. The inner and outer surfaces extend between proximal and distal ends. A lens is attached to the distal end of the housing. The lens and the inner reflective surface bound an enclosed chamber of the assembly. The assembly further includes a heat sink subassembly. The subassembly includes a heat sink and an electronic module. The electronic module has PCB electronics and at least one LED coupled in electrical communication with one another. The subassembly is mounted to the proximal end of the housing externally from the enclosed chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Ralf Meyer-Wendt, Xiaolu Chen, John Dominick, Stephen Kowalchik
  • Publication number: 20130006812
    Abstract: A micro-payment system has buyers, sellers, and a broker. The buyers establish accounts with the broker and provide payment information allowing the broker to invoice the buyers. The sellers establish accounts with the brokers and specify terms for accessing items, including electronic content, available from the sellers. The sellers also provide payment information that allows the broker to credit the sellers for sales of the items. The broker aggregates the buyers' micro-payment purchases and invoices the buyers. The broker also aggregates the sellers' micro-payment sales and credits the sellers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Nielsen, John Dominick Piscitello, Arturo E. Crespo, Louis Vincent Perrochon, Benjamin Chan-Bin Ling, Georges Harik
  • Patent number: 8290867
    Abstract: A micro-payment system has buyers, sellers, and a broker. The buyers establish accounts with the broker and provide payment information allowing the broker to invoice the buyers. The sellers establish accounts with the brokers and specify terms for accessing items, including electronic content, available from the sellers. The sellers also provide payment information that allows the broker to credit the sellers for sales of the items. The broker aggregates the buyers' micro-payment purchases and invoices the buyers. The broker also aggregates the sellers' micro-payment sales and credits the sellers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Nielsen, John Dominick Piscitello, Arturo E. Crespo, Louis Vincent Perrochon, Benjamin Chan-Bin Ling, Georges Harik
  • Publication number: 20120130855
    Abstract: A micro-payment system has buyers, sellers, and a broker. The buyers establish accounts with the broker and provide payment information allowing the broker to invoice the buyers. The sellers establish accounts with the brokers and specify terms for accessing items, including electronic content, available from the sellers. The sellers also provide payment information that allows the broker to credit the sellers for sales of the items. The broker aggregates the buyers' micro-payment purchases and invoices the buyers. The broker also aggregates the sellers' micro-payment sales and credits the sellers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Nielsen, John Dominick Piscitello, Arturo E. Crespo, Louis Vincent Perrochon, Benjamin Chan-Bin Ling, Georges Harik
  • Patent number: 8108306
    Abstract: A micro-payment system has buyers, sellers, and a broker. The buyers establish accounts with the broker and provide payment information allowing the broker to invoice the buyers. The sellers establish accounts with the brokers and specify terms for accessing items, including electronic content, available from the sellers. The sellers also provide payment information that allows the broker to credit the sellers for sales of the items. The broker aggregates the buyers' micro-payment purchases and invoices the buyers. The broker also aggregates the sellers' micro-payment sales and credits the sellers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Nielsen, John Dominick Piscitello, Arturo E. Crespo, Louis Vincent Perrochon, Benjamin Chan-Bin Ling, Georges Harik
  • Publication number: 20110307351
    Abstract: A micro-payment system has buyers, sellers, and a broker. The buyers establish accounts with the broker and provide payment information allowing the broker to invoice the buyers. The sellers establish accounts with the brokers and specify terms for accessing items, including electronic content, available from the sellers. The sellers also provide payment information that allows the broker to credit the sellers for sales of the items. The broker aggregates the buyers' micro-payment purchases and invoices the buyers. The broker also aggregates the sellers' micro-payment sales and credits the sellers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Nielsen, John Dominick Piscitello, Arturo E. Crespo, Louis Vincent Perrochon, Benjamin Chan-Bin Ling, Georges Harik
  • Patent number: 8027918
    Abstract: A micro-payment system has buyers, sellers, and a broker. The buyers establish accounts with the broker and provide payment information allowing the broker to invoice the buyers. The sellers establish accounts with the brokers and specify terms for accessing items, including electronic content, available from the sellers. The sellers also provide payment information that allows the broker to credit the sellers for sales of the items. The broker aggregates the buyers' micro-payment purchases and invoices the buyers. The broker also aggregates the sellers' micro-payment sales and credits the sellers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Nielsen, John Dominick Piscitello, Arturo E. Crespo, Louis Vincent Perrochon, Benjamin Chan-Bin Ling, Georges Harik
  • Patent number: 7527268
    Abstract: This variation of 5-card poker is played with a standard poker deck (52 cards), and uses the standard valuation of hands. During play, the players are playing both their own hand and a “party hand”. Improving one's hand, and, if applicable, wagering, requires exchanging cards from the hand one is playing with the party hand, with the restriction that the party hand must be improved using a standard poker ranking system. Both hands the public and the private will then split the pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventor: John Dominick Scapaticci