Patents by Inventor Kenneth A. Lucas

Kenneth A. Lucas 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).

  • Active material actuated mirror assemblies
    Patent number: 8864323
    Abstract: A mirror assembly includes a reflective surface disposed within a housing, and an actuator in operative communication with at least a portion of the housing, wherein the actuator and/or housing comprises an active material element configured to cause or selectively enable the housing and surface to be manipulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Alan L. Browne, Nancy L. Johnson, William C. Bisnack, Kenneth A. Lucas, Charles R. Quinn
  • ACTIVE MATERIAL ACTUATED MIRROR ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20110222176
    Abstract: A mirror assembly includes a reflective surface disposed within a housing, and an actuator in operative communication with at least a portion of the housing, wherein the actuator and/or housing comprises an active material element configured to cause or selectively enable the housing and surface to be manipulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Alan L. Browne, Nancy L. Johnson, William C. Bisnack, Kenneth A. Lucas, Charles R. Quinn