Patents by Inventor Scott A. Spykerman

Scott A. Spykerman 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).

  • Patent number: 5080420
    Abstract: A visor system including first and second visors mounted between a pair of visor mounting brackets which include spring clips which cooperate with the pivotal axles of a visor to selectively urge the visor toward a raised stored position and hold it in such position. The visor in a preferred embodiment includes a pair of panels with a first panel mounted to the brackets to be spring-actuated to a raised stored position and a second panel slidably mounted to the first panel by interlocking arms which permit the second panel to be extended from either side of the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald L. Hemmeke, Scott A. Spykerman
  • Patent number: 5078445
    Abstract: A visor assembly including a pivoted cover for a vanity mirror which includes camming surfaces on the pivot socket for urging the cover between open and closed positions. In one embodiment, the visor is selectively illuminated by the operation of a cover controlled switch. In another embodiment, the mirror and cover assembly is snap fitted within the visor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas C. VandenBerge, Scott A. Spykerman, Kenneth D. Kreuze
  • Patent number: 5071186
    Abstract: A pair of visor mounting brackets include spring clips which cooperate with the pivot axles of a visor to selectively urge the visor toward a raised stored position and hold it in such position. The visor in a preferred embodiment includes a pair of panels with a first panel mounted to the brackets to be spring-actuated to a raised stored position and a second panel slidably mounted to the first panel by interlocking arms which permit the second panel to be extended from either side of the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald L. Hemmeke, Scott A. Spykerman
  • Patent number: 4925232
    Abstract: A pair of visor mounting brackets include spring clips which cooperate with the pivot axles of a visor to selectively urge the visor toward a raised stored position and hold it in such position. The visor in a preferred embodiment includes a pair of panels with a first panel mounted to the brackets to be spring-actuated to a raised stored position and a second panel slidably mounted to the first panel by interlocking arms which permit the second panel to be extended from either side of the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald L. Hemmeke, Scott A. Spykerman
  • Patent number: 4783111
    Abstract: A pair of visor mounting brackets include spring clips which cooperate with the pivot axles of a visor to selectively urge the visor toward a raised stored position and hold it in such position. The visor in a preferred embodiment includes a pair of panels with a first panel mounted to the brackets to be spring-actuated to a raised stored position and a second panel slidably mounted to the first panel by interlocking arms which permit the second panel to be extended from either side of the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1988
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald L. Hemmeke, Scott A. Spykerman
  • Patent number: 4760503
    Abstract: A visor assembly including a pivoted cover for a vanity mirror which includes camming surfaces on the pivot socket for urging the cover between open and closed positions. In one embodiment, the visor is selectively illuminated by the operation of a cover controlled switch. In another embodiment, the mirror and cover assembly is snap fitted within the visor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas C. VandenBerge, Scott A. Spykerman
  • Patent number: 4681363
    Abstract: A visor system includes a pair of spaced mounting brackets to support a first visor movable between a raised, stored position and a lowered, use position and one which can be moved to a side window for providing protection against incident light from the side. The brackets also support an auxiliary visor which is pivoted on an axis located above the vehicle windshield between a raised, stored position and a lowered, use position and which includes an auxiliary panel that is movable laterally along the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald L. Hemmeke, Scott A. Spykerman
  • Patent number: 4679843
    Abstract: A visor includes a polymeric core divided in halves in a clamshell-type configuration in which adjacent the hinged junction of each half there is provided a slot extending inwardly from an edge of the core to define a clip recess. The core includes an aperture extending inwardly from one end of the core and spanning across opposite sides of the edges of the clip recess for receiving and holding a pin inserted from an end of the core. The pin is inserted while a cylindrical roller sleeve is positioned in the recess to hold the sleeve in the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1987
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventor: Scott A. Spykerman
  • Patent number: 4648011
    Abstract: An insertable mirror package for a visor which includes at least one panel defining a mirror frame and integrally including a lateral extension which defines at least in part guide means for a sliding cover extending and movable in a plane parallel to and in front of the mirror for selective movement between a first position covering the mirror and a second position uncovering the mirror. In the preferred embodiment, lamps are positioned behind lenses mounted adjacent the mirror in the mirror frame and a switch is mounted to cooperate with a cam on the cover such that as the cover is moved to an open position, the lamps are illuminated to provide illumination for the mirror for use in low, ambient light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Carey J. Boote, Craig Robbins, Scott A. Spykerman
  • Patent number: 4521051
    Abstract: A visor body with a relatively large central recess which opens toward one side of the visor body. A mirror panel with a mirror encloses a substantial portion of the recess and defines an opening on one edge of the recess to provide access to the storage compartment formed between the panel and the floor of the recess. In one embodiment of the invention the panel is pivotally and slidably mounted to a guide within the recess such that it can be reversed to selectively expose the mirror for use or conceal the mirror for safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1985
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Cody, Scott A. Spykerman