Patents by Inventor Thomas Kracker
Thomas Kracker 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).
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Publication number: 20240326553Abstract: A moving body setting system includes: an equipment control apparatus configured to control first equipment and second equipment included in a moving body; and a setting apparatus including: a storage unit configured to store setting information of each of the first equipment and the second equipment in association with user information; a user selection unit configured to select a user of the moving body; and a transmission control unit configured to read, from the storage unit, the setting information of the first equipment and the second equipment associated with user information of the user selected by the user selection unit, and perform control for transmitting, to the equipment control apparatus, first setting information which is based on the setting information of the first equipment that has been read and second setting information which is based on the setting information of the second equipment, and the equipment control apparatus is configured to change, when one setting information of the firstType: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2023Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventors: Tomohiro SUZUKI, Shohei KAMOCHI, Yukiya ISHIKAWA, Jason CHUANG, Thomas KRACKER, Derek S ADELMAN, Thomas J. BUDAY JR
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Publication number: 20240326552Abstract: A moving body setting system includes: an equipment control apparatus configured to control first equipment and second equipment included in a moving body; and a setting apparatus including: a storage unit configured to store setting information of each of the first equipment and the second equipment in association with user information; a user selection unit configured to select a user of the moving body; and a transmission control unit configured to read, from the storage unit, the setting information of the first equipment and the second equipment associated with user information of the user selected by the user selection unit, and perform control for transmitting, to the equipment control apparatus, first setting information which is based on the setting information of the first equipment that has been read and second setting information which is based on the setting information of the second equipment that has been read, and the equipment control apparatus is configured to change, at a timing at which boType: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2023Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventors: Tomohiro SUZUKI, Shohei KAMOCHI, Yukiya ISHIKAWA, Jason CHUANG, Thomas KRACKER, Derek ADELMAN, Thomas BUDAY, JR.
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Publication number: 20140192548Abstract: A reflector configured to receive and reflect illumination from an illumination device across a projector lens of a vehicle headlight assembly. The reflector includes a reflection surface, a curved edge adjacent to the reflection surface and defining a lower illumination aperture, and a wall member extending across the lower illumination aperture to define a gap portion between the wall member and the curved edge. The wall member is configured to reduce illumination reflected from the reflection surface by blocking an amount of illumination passing through the lower illumination aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Thomas Kracker, Tony Wang, Frank Ramos, Darrin Roberts, Shinichi Todaka, Dean Bowles, Ippei Yamamoto
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Patent number: 8100571Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a reflective structure, a mounting structure, and a collar. The reflective structure at least partially surrounds and reflects light from a light source. The mounting structure is formed as a unitary structure with the reflective structure. The mounting structure is elongated and extends longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is adjacent to the reflective structure. The distal end is spaced from the reflective structure. The collar is engaged with the mounting structure such that an interface surface of the collar contacts an interface surface of the mounting structure. A fastener engagement portion of the collar is configured to selectively engage a fastener to facilitate mounting of the lamp assembly. The reflective structure and the mounting structure are both formed from a metal material, and the collar is formed from a different material. Vehicles are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Honda Motor Company, Ltd.Inventors: Thomas Kracker, Steven Kovach, Brent Andrees
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Publication number: 20110038170Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a reflective structure, a mounting structure, and a collar. The reflective structure at least partially surrounds and reflects light from a light source. The mounting structure is formed as a unitary structure with the reflective structure. The mounting structure is elongated and extends longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is adjacent to the reflective structure. The distal end is spaced from the reflective structure. The collar is engaged with the mounting structure such that an interface surface of the collar contacts an interface surface of the mounting structure. A fastener engagement portion of the collar is configured to selectively engage a fastener to facilitate mounting of the lamp assembly. The reflective structure and the mounting structure are both formed from a metal material, and the collar is formed from a different material. Vehicles are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Thomas Kracker, Steven Kovach, Brent Andrees
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Patent number: 7876209Abstract: An audio visual turn/hazard signaling system in a vehicle can include an electronic user-selectable sound file, a control circuitry containing a solid state relay, a sensor, and an amplifier. The signal system of the invention provides a customizable signal system including a sound file where the operator can choose the volume and frequency to play when turn signal is activated. The signal system of the invention also provides an automatic volume adjuster wherein the safety of the operator while operating a vehicle is enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Thomas Kracker, Tony Wang, William Tobin, Derek Adelman
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Patent number: 7599136Abstract: A lens is provided for use in a vehicle interior ambient light device. The lens provides a beam of light that is narrower and is directed to a desirable position on different vehicle models and versions of those models. The lens includes an upper section having a shape that is a section of a frustum of a cone. The lens also includes a lower section having a shape of a frustum of an oblique cone with an oval base. Textured surfaces of the sides of the frustum of the lower section prevent the emission of stray light beams.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2005Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Thomas Kracker, Tony Wang
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Publication number: 20090167519Abstract: An audio visual turn/hazard signaling system in a vehicle can include an electronic user-selectable sound file, a control circuitry containing a solid state relay, a sensor, and an amplifier. The signal system of the invention provides a customizable signal system including a sound file where the operator can choose the volume and frequency to play when turn signal is activated. The signal system of the invention also provides an automatic volume adjuster wherein the safety of the operator while operating a vehicle is enhanced.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Thomas Kracker, Tony Wang, William Tobin, Derek Adelman
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Publication number: 20070024993Abstract: A lens is provided for use in a vehicle interior ambient light device. The lens provides a beam of light that is narrower and is directed to a desirable position on different vehicle models and versions of those models. The lens includes an upper section having a shape that is a section of a frustum of a cone. The lens also includes a lower section having a shape of a frustum of an oblique cone with an oval base. Textured surfaces of the sides of the frustum of the lower section prevent the emission of stray light beams.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2005Publication date: February 1, 2007Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Thomas Kracker, Tony Wang