Patents by Inventor Lowell Martinson

Lowell Martinson 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).

  • Publication number: 20170144601
    Abstract: A lateral-view mirror assembly comprising a housing having a first lateral-view mirror and a second lateral-view mirror coupled to a rear portion of a vehicle to provide a driver of a vehicle with the ability to view objects positioned lateral to a rear portion of the vehicle by looking at a reflection of the objects reflected from the first and second lateral-view mirrors to the rear-view mirror to the driver. The lateral-view mirror assembly is helpful when backing out of a parking space and also when changing lanes and is located adjacent a ceiling of the vehicle in order to function properly even when a passenger is seated below the lateral-view mirror assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Lowell Martinson, Charon McNabb, Barry Hutzel, Steve Brangwyn
  • Patent number: 7909329
    Abstract: A slingshot-like skill game device comprises a body and a handle attached to the body. The body includes an opening designed to permit a ball to pass therethrough. When the slingshot-like skill game device is outfitted with a ball attached thereto by an elongated elastic cord, a user may grasp the handle with one hand, grasp the ball with another hand, pull the ball away from the body, and then release the ball with the object of getting the ball to pass through the opening on release. A ring-shaped insert may be attached to the opening, so as to decrease the diameter of the opening and thereby increase the level of difficulty required for a user of the slingshot-like skill game device to get the ball to pass through the opening. Additional ring-shaped inserts of varying diameters may also be provided to further increase the level of difficulty for a user of the slingshot-like skill game device. The body may include one or more light sources that may be activated when a ball passes through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Lowell Martinson
  • Patent number: 7780299
    Abstract: A lateral-view mirror assembly comprising a housing having a first lateral-view mirror and a second lateral-view mirror coupled to a rear window of a vehicle and dimensioned to provide a driver of a vehicle with the ability to view objects positioned lateral to a rear portion of the vehicle by looking at a reflection of the objects reflected from the first and second lateral-view mirrors to the rear-view mirror to the driver. The lateral-view mirror assembly is helpful when backing out of a parking space and also when changing lanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Inventor: Lowell Martinson
  • Publication number: 20090015950
    Abstract: A lateral-view mirror assembly comprising a housing having a first lateral-view mirror and a second lateral-view mirror coupled to a rear window of a vehicle and dimensioned to provide a driver of a vehicle with the ability to view objects positioned lateral to a rear portion of the vehicle by looking at a reflection of the objects reflected from the first and second lateral-view mirrors to the rear-view mirror to the driver. The lateral-view mirror assembly is helpful when backing out of a parking space and also when changing lanes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: Lowell Martinson
  • Patent number: 6979089
    Abstract: A multi-view mirror assembly for a vehicle dimensioned to allow a driver to view people, vehicles and other objects positioned lateral and downwardly vertical to a rear end of the vehicle is disclosed. The multi-view mirror assembly is mountable on either an exterior or an interior surface of the vehicle. Furthermore, the multi-view mirror is maneuverable so as to compensate for varying vehicle sizes and dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Inventor: Lowell Martinson
  • Publication number: 20050185309
    Abstract: A multi-view mirror assembly for a vehicle dimensioned to allow a driver to view people, vehicles and other objects positioned lateral and downwardly vertical to a rear end of the vehicle is disclosed. The multi-view mirror assembly is mountable on either an exterior or an interior surface of the vehicle. Furthermore, the multi-view mirror is maneuverable so as to compensate for varying vehicle sizes and dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventor: Lowell Martinson
  • Publication number: 20050185308
    Abstract: A lateral-view mirror assembly having at least one indicator light integrated with a vehicle indicator light system and capable of providing a driver of a vehicle with the ability to view objects positioned lateral to a rear portion of the vehicle by looking at a reflection of the objects reflected from the lateral-view mirror to the driver while at the same time indicating to others a braking and/or turning signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventor: Lowell Martinson
  • Patent number: 6799857
    Abstract: A lateral-view mirror assembly having a first lateral-view mirror and a second lateral-view mirror coupled to a spoiler of a vehicle and dimensioned to provide a driver of a vehicle with the ability to view objects positioned lateral to a rear portion of the vehicle by looking at a reflection of the objects reflected from the first and second lateral-view mirrors to a rear-view mirror to the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Inventor: Lowell Martinson
  • Patent number: 6715893
    Abstract: A lateral-view mirror assembly capable of providing a driver of a vehicle with the ability to view objects positioned lateral to a rear portion of the vehicle by looking at a reflection of the objects reflected from lateral-view mirrors to a rear-view mirror to the driver. The two lateral-view mirrors are placed apart on a rear portion of a vehicle, with a first lateral-view mirror placed between a center portion and a driver's side of a top surface of a rear portion of a vehicle and a second lateral-view mirror placed between a center portion and a passenger's side of a top surface of a rear portion of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventor: Lowell Martinson
  • Publication number: 20030063399
    Abstract: A lateral-view mirror assembly capable of providing a driver of a vehicle with the ability to view objects positioned lateral to a rear portion of the vehicle by looking at a reflection of the objects reflected from lateral-view mirrors to a rear-view mirror to the driver. The two lateral-view mirrors are placed apart on a rear portion of a vehicle, with a first lateral-view mirror placed between a center portion and a driver's side of a top surface of a rear portion of a vehicle and a second lateral-view mirror placed between a center portion and a passenger's side of a top surface of a rear portion of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: Lowell Martinson
  • Publication number: 20030048552
    Abstract: A lateral-view mirror assembly having a first lateral-view mirror and a second lateral-view mirror coupled to a spoiler of a vehicle and dimensioned to provide a driver of a vehicle with the ability to view objects positioned lateral to a rear portion of the vehicle by looking at a reflection of the objects reflected from the first and second lateral-view mirrors to a rear-view mirror to the driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventor: Lowell Martinson
  • Publication number: 20020186481
    Abstract: A lateral-view mirror assembly for a vehicle capable of providing a driver of a vehicle with the ability to view objects positioned lateral to a rear portion of the vehicle by looking at a reflection of the objects reflected from the lateral-view mirror to the driver. One embodiment requires the use of a rear-view mirror, while another requires the use of a side-view mirror. The lateral-view mirror can be coupled to the vehicle during the manufacturing stage or after manufacture with an adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: Lowell Martinson
  • Patent number: D518427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Inventor: Lowell Martinson
  • Patent number: D518762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventor: Lowell Martinson