Patents by Inventor Sue Smoot

Sue Smoot 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: 6945587
    Abstract: A light blocking system, apparatus and device which substantially reduces or eliminates light transmission from occurring in that area surrounding a vehicle's rear view mirror between the vehicle's visors. In one embodiment, the present invention is of sufficient width and height to substantially cover the sunlight transmission area while allowing operation of the vehicle, the apparatus including a notch adapted to receive an arm which connects the rear view mirror to the main viewing window; and a coupling system on the apparatus, the coupling system adapted to removably secure the apparatus into and from the sunlight transmission area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: Sue Smoot
  • Publication number: 20040165275
    Abstract: A light blocking system, apparatus and device which substantially reduces or eliminates light transmission from occurring in that area surrounding a vehicle's rear view mirror between the vehicle's visors. In one embodiment, the present invention is of sufficient width and height to substantially cover the sunlight transmission area while allowing operation of the vehicle, the apparatus including a notch adapted to receive an arm which connects the rear view mirror to the main viewing window; and a coupling system on the apparatus, the coupling system adapted to removably secure the apparatus into and from the sunlight transmission area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Sue Smoot