Patents by Inventor Steven E. VanderVeen

Steven E. VanderVeen 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: 5197777
    Abstract: An automotive visor includes a visor body with a slot for slidably receiving a panel which they include an illuminated vanity mirror. The panel is slidably mounted to the visor body and stabilizing structure assures that the panel moves smoothly between a stored position within the visor body and a use position extended from the visor body. In one embodiment the stabilizing structure includes cords which extend through the panel to opposite corners of the visor body. In another embodiment the stabilizing structure includes guide tracks and followers on the panel which are made of material to magnetically attract the followers to the tracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Lanser, Steven E. VanderVeen, David J. Becker
  • Patent number: 5067764
    Abstract: An automotive visor includes a visor body with a slot for slidably receiving a panel which may include an illuminated vanity mirror. The panel is slidably mounted to the visor body and stabilizing structure assures that the panel moves smoothly between a stored position within the visor body and a use position extended from the visor body. In one embodiment the stabilizing structure includes cords which extend through the panel to opposite corners of the visor body. In another embodiment the stabilizing structure includes guide tracks and followers on the panel which are made of material to magnetically attract the followers to the tracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Lanser, Steven E. VanderVeen, David J. Becker