Patents by Inventor Patrick K. Kreun

Patrick K. Kreun 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: 20250123527
    Abstract: An electro-optic element includes a first substrate that has a first surface and a second surface. A second substrate has a third surface and a fourth surface, the second substrate is disposed in a spaced apart relationship with the first substrate such that the second and third surfaces face one another. A first electrode is associated with the second surface and a second electrode is associated with the third surface. An electrochromic medium is disposed between the first and second electrodes. An outer seal is disposed between the first and second substrates in a peripheral manner to contain the electrochromic medium. The outer seal is substantially uniform and defines a completely closed loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: Garret C. DeNolf, Xiaoxu Niu, Patrick K. Kreun, Danny L. Minikey, JR., Autumn W. Goulet, Adam R. Heintzelman, Juan C. Lara, Ryan Barrido Balili
  • Patent number: D1001031
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gregory A. Herrema, Patrick K. Kreun, Nigel T Lock, Yuhang Yang, John B. Ostreko