Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Arbisi

Thomas E. Arbisi 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: 5316368
    Abstract: A vehicle accessory such as an armrest includes a base having an open compartment, a cover pivotally mounted to the base for covering the compartment, and a transferably mounted drawer movable between a retracted storage position so that the drawer is retained on the cover, and an extended use position so that the drawer is retained on the base. The base and cover include a latching system that releases the drawer permitting movement of the drawer when the cover is closed, but preventing removal of the drawer from the cover when the drawer is in the stored position and the cover is open. In a preferred embodiment, the drawer includes a container holder therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas E. Arbisi
  • Patent number: 5283720
    Abstract: A visor includes an integral, focussed and recessed lamp assembly positioned at a corner of the visor and inclined and directed away from the driver's eyes to provide courtesy and map illumination with a minimal of distraction to the driver. The visor provides directable illumination for use as a maplamp or floorlamp by movement of the visor position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Edward T. Boerema, Thomas E. Arbisi
  • Patent number: 5182675
    Abstract: A mirror is mounted to the roof of a vehicle by a pivot arm assembly for pivotally coupling the mirror to a vehicle for movement from side to side and for movement between a raised stored position and a lowered use position. In a preferred embodiment, the pivot arm has one end pivotally mounted to a housing for storably receiving the mirror and an opposite end coupled to the mirror using both a hinge and a ball joint to allow compact storage of the mirror in the housing and full adjustability for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas E. Arbisi, Ronald A. Dykstra, Gordon J. Stannis
  • Patent number: 5085481
    Abstract: An open framework is designed with parallel curvilinear rails which form windows for receiving multiple inserts such that various console storage components to define different console arrangements can be easily constructed. Such construction allows users to select a console configuration for their use even on an individual trip basis. Also such flexibility allows dealers to provide aftermarket options for the basic console after the original vehicle purchase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Fluharty, Thomas E. Arbisi
  • Patent number: D324111
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas E. Arbisi
  • Patent number: D328587
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas E. Arbisi
  • Patent number: D418145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Limited
    Inventor: Thomas E. Arbisi
  • Patent number: D418504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Limited
    Inventors: Dale J. Frye, Jeffrey Alan Higashi, Thomas E. Arbisi, Kelley Lee
  • Patent number: D423516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Limited
    Inventors: Dale J. Frye, Jeffrey Alan Higashi, Thomas E. Arbisi
  • Patent number: D431226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones, Ltd.
    Inventors: Dale J. Frye, Thomas E. Arbisi