Patents by Inventor Mario F. Saenger Nayver
Mario F. Saenger Nayver 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).
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Publication number: 20190018242Abstract: An electro-optic assembly of a vehicle includes a first substrate with a first surface and a second surface and a second substrate with a third surface and a fourth surface. The first substrate and the second substrate are configured to be held in a parallel spaced apart relationship. A transflective coating is positioned on at least one of the first and second surfaces of the first substrate. An antireflective electrode positioned on at least one of the second and third surfaces. An antireflection coating is positioned on at least one of the first surface and the fourth surface. An electro-optic medium is positioned between the second surface of the first substrate and the third surface of the second substrate. The electro-optic assembly is configured to reflect an image from a projector of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Mario F. Saenger Nayver, George A. Neuman, David J. Cammenga
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Publication number: 20190011796Abstract: An electro-optic assembly for use in a vehicle having a windshield is provided and includes a first arcuate substrate having a first surface with an anti-reflective coating and a second surface. A second arcuate substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface with an anti-reflective coating. The first and second substrates are positioned such that the second and third surfaces are at least 0.1 mm apart. A seal is disposed between the first and second substrates and located substantially about a periphery of the electro-optic assembly. An electro-optic medium is positioned in a cavity defined by the first substrate, the second substrate, and the seal, the electro-optic medium including a refractive index greater than 1.2. The second surface is configured to receive and reflect incident light projected from a projector, thereby displaying information that appears to be displayed forward of the windshield.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: David J. Cammenga, Christopher M. Derry, Bradley A. Bosma, George A. Neuman, Mario F. Saenger Nayver
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Publication number: 20180316859Abstract: An imaging device is disclosed. The device comprises an image sensor configured to capture image data and a filter. The filter is configured to selectively control a range of wavelengths of light entering the image sensor. The filter comprises a liquid crystal structure configured to pass the range of wavelengths in a first configuration and reflect the range of wavelengths in a second configuration. The device further comprises a controller in communication with the image sensor and the filter. The controller is configured to adjust the filter from the first configuration to the second configuration in response to an environmental lighting condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: Gentex CorporationInventors: Mario F. Saenger Nayver, Joshua D. Lintz, George A. Neuman, Adam R. Heintzelman, William L. Tonar, Xiaoxu Niu
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Patent number: 10101583Abstract: An electro-optic assembly configured to be operably connected to a heads up display system of a vehicle is provided that includes a first substrate with a first surface, a second surface, and a second substrate with a third surface and a fourth surface. The first substrate and the second substrate are configured to be held in a parallel spaced apart relationship and sealed around a perimeter of the first and second substrates. An antireflection coating is positioned on the third surface of the second partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate. A transflective coating is positioned on at least one of the first and second surfaces and an electrochromic medium is positioned between the second surface of the first substrate and the third surface of the second substrate. The electro-optic assembly is configured to reflect an image from a projector of the heads up display system of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Mario F. Saenger Nayver, George A. Neuman, David J. Cammenga
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Patent number: 10054836Abstract: An electro-optic assembly for use in a vehicle having a windshield is provided and includes a first arcuate substrate having a first surface with an anti-reflective coating and a second surface. A second arcuate substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface with an anti-reflective coating. The first and second substrates are positioned such that the second and third surfaces are at least 0.1 mm apart. A seal is disposed between the first and second substrates and located substantially about a periphery of the electro-optic assembly. An electro-optic medium is positioned in a cavity defined by the first substrate, the second substrate, and the seal, the electro-optic medium including a refractive index greater than 1.2. The second surface is configured to receive and reflect incident light projected from a projector, thereby displaying information that appears to be displayed forward of the windshield.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: David J. Cammenga, Christopher M. Derry, Bradley A. Bosma, George A. Neuman, Mario F. Saenger Nayver
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Publication number: 20180180923Abstract: An electro-optic assembly includes a first partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defining a first surface and a second surface. A second partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. A space is defined between a first substrate and a second substrate. A seal is disposed about a perimeter of the first and second substrates. An electro-optic material is disposed between the second surface of the first substrate and the third surface of the second substrate. The electro-optic assembly is operable to change at least one of a reflectance state and a transmittance state in either a discrete or continuous manner. A transparent electrode coating is disposed between the second surface and the third surface. The transparent electrode coating includes an insulator layer, metal layer, and insulator layer (IMI) structure. The reflectance off of the transparent electrode coating is less than about 2%.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Applicant: Gentex CorporationInventors: Mario F. Saenger Nayver, George A. Neuman, John S. Anderson
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Publication number: 20180113306Abstract: A transparency includes a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A second substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface. An optical coating is positioned on the fourth surface. The optical coating having a refractive index of greater than about 1.8 and an nk ratio of greater than about 0.6. The reflectance of the fourth surface has a reflectance of less than about 1.2% as measured from the first surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: George A. Neuman, Mario F. Saenger Nayver, John S. Anderson
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Publication number: 20180017834Abstract: A variable transmittance electro-optic assembly includes a first partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defining first and second surfaces. A second partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. The first substrate and the second substrate are configured to be held in a parallel spaced apart relationship and sealed about a perimeter of the first and second substrates. An electro-optic material is positioned between the second surface and the third surface. The electro-optic assembly includes a principle transflector having a transflector coating on at least one of first and second surfaces. Low reflectance coatings are disposed on secondary surfaces of the variable transmittance electro-optic assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: Gentex CorporationInventors: George A. Neuman, Mario F. Saenger Nayver, John S. Anderson
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Publication number: 20180017823Abstract: An electro-optic assembly includes a first partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defining a first surface and a second surface. A second partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. A space is defined between a first substrate and a second substrate. A seal is disposed about a perimeter of the first and second substrates. An electro-optic material is disposed between the second surface of the first substrate and the third surface of the second substrate. The electro-optic assembly is operable to change at least one of a reflectance state and a transmittance state in either a discrete or continuous manner. A transparent electrode coating is disposed between the second surface and the third surface. The transparent electrode coating includes an insulator layer, metal layer, and insulator layer (IMI) structure. The reflectance off of the transparent electrode coating is less than about 2%.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: Gentex CorporationInventors: Mario F. Saenger Nayver, George A. Neuman, John S. Anderson
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Publication number: 20180017830Abstract: An electro-optic assembly includes a first partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defining a first surface and a second surface. A second partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. A space is defined between a first substrate and a second substrate. An electro-optic material is disposed between the second surface of the first substrate and the third surface of the second substrate. The electro-optic assembly is operable to change the transmittance state in either a discrete or continuous manner. A transflective coating is disposed on the second surface. The transflective coating includes a silver conductive layer and an overcoat layer including one of a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) and a noble metal. The overcoat layer is disposed between the silver conductive layer and the electro-optic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: Gentex CorporationInventors: Mario F. Saenger Nayver, John S. Anderson, George A. Neuman
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Publication number: 20170357136Abstract: An electrochromic device includes a flexible plastic substrate including a front surface, and a rear surface, wherein the rear surface comprises a first conductive material; and a rigid plastic substrate including a front surface, and a rear surface, wherein the front surface comprises a second conductive material, wherein the first substrate is joined to the second substrate by a sealing member, wherein the rear surface of the first substrate and the front surface of the second substrate with the sealing member define a chamber therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Leroy J. KLOEPPNER, William L. TONAR, Gary J. DOZEMAN, Kelvin L. BAUMANN, Mario F. SAENGER NAYVER, Zachary J. PETROELJE, Garret DENOLF
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Patent number: 9766528Abstract: An electrochromic device includes a first flexible or rigid plastic substrate including a front surface, and a rear surface, wherein the rear surface comprises a first conductive material; and the front surface, the rear surface, or both the front surface and the rear surface of the first substrate comprises a gas diffusion barrier; and a second flexible or rigid plastic substrate including a front surface, and a rear surface, wherein the front surface comprises a second conductive material, wherein the first substrate is joined to the second substrate by a sealing member, where the rear surface of the first substrate and the front surface of the second substrate with the sealing member define a chamber therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Leroy J. Kloeppner, William L. Tonar, Gary J. Dozeman, Kelvin L. Baumann, Mario F. Saenger Nayver, Zachary J. Petroelje, Garret DeNolf
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Publication number: 20160370586Abstract: An electro-optic assembly configured to be operably connected to a heads up display system of a vehicle is provided that includes a first substrate with a first surface, a second surface, and a second substrate with a third surface and a fourth surface. The first substrate and the second substrate are configured to be held in a parallel spaced apart relationship and sealed around a perimeter of the first and second substrates. An antireflection coating is positioned on the third surface of the second partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate. A transflective coating is positioned on at least one of the first and second surfaces and an electrochromic medium is positioned between the second surface of the first substrate and the third surface of the second substrate. The electro-optic assembly is configured to reflect an image from a projector of the heads up display system of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Mario F. Saenger Nayver, George A. Neuman, David J. Cammenga
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Publication number: 20160266460Abstract: An electrochromic device includes a first flexible or rigid plastic substrate including a front surface, and a rear surface, wherein the rear surface comprises a first conductive material; and the front surface, the rear surface, or both the front surface and the rear surface of the first substrate comprises a gas diffusion barrier; and a second flexible or rigid plastic substrate including a front surface, and a rear surface, wherein the front surface comprises a second conductive material, wherein the first substrate is joined to the second substrate by a sealing member, where the rear surface of the first substrate and the front surface of the second substrate with the sealing member define a chamber therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Leroy J. KLOEPPNER, William L. TONAR, Gary J. DOZEMAN, Kelvin L. BAUMANN, Mario F. SAENGER NAYVER, Zachary J. PETROELJE, Garret DeNolf
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Publication number: 20160147126Abstract: An electro-optic assembly for use in a vehicle having a windshield is provided and includes a first arcuate substrate having a first surface with an anti-reflective coating and a second surface. A second arcuate substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface with an anti-reflective coating. The first and second substrates are positioned such that the second and third surfaces are at least 0.1 mm apart. A seal is disposed between the first and second substrates and located substantially about a periphery of the electro-optic assembly. An electro-optic medium is positioned in a cavity defined by the first substrate, the second substrate, and the seal, the electro-optic medium including a refractive index greater than 1.2. The second surface is configured to receive and reflect incident light projected from a projector, thereby displaying information that appears to be displayed forward of the windshield.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: David J. Cammenga, Christopher M. Derry, Bradley A. Bosma, George A. Neuman, Mario F. Saenger Nayver