Patents by Inventor Steven M. Childs

Steven M. Childs 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: 20230054465
    Abstract: A rearview system may comprise a light sensor assembly having: a photosensor operable to detect light and generate a signal based, at least in part, on the detected light; a dichroic filter in optical communication with the photosensor and operable to filter light; and a rearview assembly having an electro-optic element may comprise an electro-optic medium and operable to variably change the amount of light passing through the electro-optic medium based, at least in part, on the signal. The dichroic filter may be configured to substantially inhibit light having a wavelength of less than 400 nm or greater than 650 nm from transmitting therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Barry K. Nelson, John S. Anderson, Mario F. Saenger Nayver, Steven M. Childs, George A. Neuman, Henry A. Luten