Patents by Inventor Steven J. Vanhoof

Steven J. Vanhoof 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).

  • Wing mirror unit and actuator
    Patent number: 7471193
    Abstract: A detection system for detection of an object in a blind spot of a wing mirror unit. The detection system includes an observation unit for generating observation data, a data processing unit for processing the observation data, and an indication unit for displaying a warning signal. Internal data communication connections of the system may be disposed in a wing mirror unit so that the detection system is autonomous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: MCi (Mirror Controls International) Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Stefan F. Brouwer, Steven J. Vanhoof