Patents by Inventor Lori S. Westgate

Lori S. Westgate 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).

  • Steering apparatus
    Patent number: 9193375
    Abstract: The improved steering apparatus is an invention that increases vehicular operational safety by providing means for a vehicle operator to control various vehicle functions and accessories while keeping both hands on the steering apparatus. The apparatus also automatically provides for the display of a variety of driver relevant information including automatic live video (160) feed of blind spots, rear vehicle cabin area, and road sign information (320), by displaying the information on the steering apparatus mounted video screen. The apparatus includes a built-in speaker (170) and is controlled by either voice commands or by a touching of the touch activatable video display screen (160).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Schramm, Brent A. Parks, Marcus T. Clark, David J. Green, Guy R. Letendre, Lori S. Westgate
  • Steering Apparatus
    Publication number: 20090189373
    Abstract: The improved steering apparatus is an invention that increases vehicular operational safety by providing means for a vehicle operator to control various vehicle functions and accessories while keeping both hands on the steering apparatus. The apparatus also automatically provides for the display of a variety of driver relevant information including automatic live video (160) feed of blind spots, rear vehicle cabin area, and road sign information (320), by displaying the information on the steering apparatus mounted video screen. The apparatus includes a built-in speaker (170) and is controlled by either voice commands or by a touching of the touch activatable video display screen (160).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Michael R. Schramm, Brent A. Parks, Marcus T. Clark, David J. Green, Guy R. Letendre, Lori S. Westgate