Patents by Inventor Michael Marinelli

Michael Marinelli 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 NIGHT VISION CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20050065683
    Abstract: A vision system (10) for a vehicle (14) includes a light source (46) that generates an illumination beam (20). A receiver (92) generates an image signal in response to a reflected portion of the illumination beam (20). A transmission sensor (120) generates a transmission signal. A controller (50) is coupled to the light source (46), the receiver (92), and the transmission sensor (120) and enables activation of the light source (46) in response to the transmission signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Applicants: FORD MOTOR COMPANY, LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeffrey Remillard, Michael Marinelli
  • Overhead console active night vision system for an interior cabin of a vehicle
    Patent number: 6795237
    Abstract: An illuminator system (16) for an interior cabin (12) of a vehicle (14) includes a light source (72) and a beam-forming optic (100) that is optically coupled to the light source. The optic (100) forms an illumination pattern (22) that is directed forward of the vehicle (14). A housing (58) supports the beam-forming optic (100) along a roofline (47) and window perimeter (48) of the vehicle (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignees: Ford Motor Company, Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Marinelli, Radek Zlamal