Patents by Inventor Michael Lipani
Michael Lipani 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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Patent number: 11919450Abstract: A rear-view mirror and modular monitor system and method include an interior mirror that embeds a modular monitor behind see-through mirror glass. In some embodiments, the system includes multiple cameras, some in the vehicle, bus and/or truck, as well as some cameras outside the vehicle, bus and/or truck, advantageously providing the driver an opportunity to view what is happening, for example, in the back rows of the bus and/or cabin, while also using the mirror to look at objects in the bus and/or cabin that are visible using the mirror. The rear-view mirror and modular monitor system is configured to be easily assembled and/or disassembled when necessary for maintenance and/or to replace parts.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Rosco, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Englander, Julian Serer, Peter Plate, Gary Balsam, Michael Lipani, John Polimeni
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Patent number: 11618385Abstract: A mirror assembly for vehicle is disclosed. The mirror assembly includes a housing, a retaining rim, and a mirror lens that is secured between the housing and the retaining rim. In one embodiment, the mirror has a visual indicator mounted to the retaining rim or housing. When an object or pedestrian is detected in a lane next to or in front of a vehicle, the visual indicator provides light signals or other type of warning to an operator driving the vehicle. In one embodiment, the mirror assembly has a speaker mounted to the housing. When an object or pedestrian is detected in a lane next to or in front of the vehicle, the speaker provides audio signals to warn an operator driving the vehicle. In another embodiment, the mirror assembly includes a housing, a shield attached to the housing, a mirror lens, and a visual indicator securely located, for example, in a channel of the shield, retaining rim and/or housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: ROSCO, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Englander, Julian Serer, Michael Lipani, John Polimeni
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Publication number: 20230092509Abstract: A rear-view mirror and modular monitor system and method include an interior mirror that embeds a modular monitor behind see-through mirror glass. In some embodiments, the system includes multiple cameras, some in the vehicle, bus and/or truck, as well as some cameras outside the vehicle, bus and/or truck, advantageously providing the driver an opportunity to view what is happening, for example, in the back rows of the bus and/or cabin, while also using the mirror to look at objects in the bus and/or cabin that are visible using the mirror. The rear-view mirror and modular monitor system is configured to be easily assembled and/or disassembled when necessary for maintenance and/or to replace parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: ROSCO, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Englander, Julian Serer, Peter Plate, Gary Balsam, Michael Lipani, John Polimeni
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Patent number: 11518308Abstract: A rear-view mirror and modular monitor system and method include an interior mirror that embeds a modular monitor behind see-through mirror glass. In some embodiments, the system includes multiple cameras, some in the vehicle, bus and/or truck, as well as some cameras outside the vehicle, bus and/or truck, advantageously providing the driver an opportunity to view what is happening, for example, in the back rows of the bus and/or cabin, while also using the mirror to look at objects in the bus and/or cabin that are visible using the mirror. The rear-view mirror and modular monitor system is configured to be easily assembled and/or disassembled when necessary for maintenance and/or to replace parts.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: ROSCO, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Englander, Julian Serer, Peter Plate, Gary Balsam, Michael Lipani, John Polimeni
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Publication number: 20220242315Abstract: A mirror assembly for vehicle is disclosed. The mirror assembly includes three configurations of extra illumination to the passenger loading area in addition to the typical mirror function for providing the vehicle driver the rear and/or side view of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly comprises two clam shells, and/or a lighting pod and/or two mirror heads that are supported by a supporting arm. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly is mounted on the school bus through the clam shells. In addition, a side lighting device is mounted on the right side of the vehicle for providing extra illumination to the passenger loading area.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: ROSCO, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Englander, Julian Serer, Racquel Glickman, Michael Lipani
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Publication number: 20220118911Abstract: A rear-view mirror and modular monitor system and method include an interior mirror that embeds a modular monitor behind see-through mirror glass. In some embodiments, the system includes multiple cameras, some in the vehicle, bus and/or truck, as well as some cameras outside the vehicle, bus and/or truck, advantageously providing the driver an opportunity to view what is happening, for example, in the back rows of the bus and/or cabin, while also using the mirror to look at objects in the bus and/or cabin that are visible using the mirror. The rear-view mirror and modular monitor system is configured to be easily assembled and/or disassembled when necessary for maintenance and/or to replace parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: ROSCO, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Englander, Julian Serer, Peter Plate, Gary Balsam, Michael Lipani, John Polimeni
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Publication number: 20210107408Abstract: A rear-view mirror and modular monitor system and method include an interior mirror that embeds a modular monitor behind see-through mirror glass. In some embodiments, the system includes multiple cameras, some in the vehicle, bus and/or truck, as well as some cameras outside the vehicle, bus and/or truck, advantageously providing the driver an opportunity to view what is happening, for example, in the back rows of the bus and/or cabin, while also using the mirror to look at objects in the bus and/or cabin that are visible using the mirror. The rear-view mirror and modular monitor system is configured to be easily assembled and/or disassembled when necessary for maintenance and/or to replace parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: ROSCO, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Englander, Julian Serer, Peter Plate, Gary Balsam, Michael Lipani, John Polimeni
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Patent number: 10870395Abstract: A rear-view mirror and modular monitor system and method include an interior mirror that embeds a modular monitor behind see-through mirror glass. In some embodiments, the system includes multiple cameras, some in the vehicle, bus and/or truck, as well as some cameras outside the vehicle, bus and/or truck, advantageously providing the driver an opportunity to view what is happening, for example, in the back rows of the bus and/or cabin, while also using the mirror to look at objects in the bus and/or cabin that are visible using the mirror. The rear-view mirror and modular monitor system is configured to be easily assembled and/or disassembled when necessary for maintenance and/or to replace parts.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2020Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: ROSCO, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Englander, Julian Serer, Peter Plate, Gary Balsam, Michael Lipani, John Polimeni
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Publication number: 20200317129Abstract: A rear-view mirror and modular monitor system and method include an interior mirror that embeds a modular monitor behind see-through mirror glass. In some embodiments, the system includes multiple cameras, some in the vehicle, bus and/or truck, as well as some cameras outside the vehicle, bus and/or truck, advantageously providing the driver an opportunity to view what is happening, for example, in the back rows of the bus and/or cabin, while also using the mirror to look at objects in the bus and/or cabin that are visible using the mirror. The rear-view mirror and modular monitor system is configured to be easily assembled and/or disassembled when necessary for maintenance and/or to replace parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Benjamin Englander, Julian Serer, Peter Plate, Gary Balsam, Michael Lipani, John Polimeni
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Patent number: 10640046Abstract: A rear-view mirror and modular monitor system and method include an interior mirror that embeds a modular monitor behind see-through mirror glass. In some embodiments, the system includes multiple cameras, some in the vehicle, bus and/or truck, as well as some cameras outside the vehicle, bus and/or truck, advantageously providing the driver an opportunity to view what is happening, for example, in the back rows of the bus and/or cabin, while also using the mirror to look at objects in the bus and/or cabin that are visible using the mirror. The rear-view mirror and modular monitor system is configured to be easily assembled and/or disassembled when necessary for maintenance and/or to replace parts.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: ROSCO, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Englander, Julian Serer, Peter Plate, Gary Balsam, Michael Lipani, John Polimeni