Patents by Inventor Volker Christian Rudinitzki

Volker Christian Rudinitzki 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).

  • Dimming mirror with blind zone sub-mirror and indicator
    Patent number: 7126456
    Abstract: A rearview mirror system comprises a spotter mirror for providing an image of an object in a vehicle's blind zone to the vehicle's operator. A recognition enhancement device is provided with the spotter mirror for drawing the attention of the driver to the spotter mirror when an overtaking vehicle enters the driver's blind zone. The signaling display is activated by a sensing system which senses the presence of the overtaking vehicle in the blind zone. An electrochromic element is incorporated into the spotter mirror to reduce the intensity of light transmitted from the object and reflected from the spotter mirror. Activation of the electrochromic element to darken the spotter mirror will induce the operator to observe the object in the spotter mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Magna Donnelly Mirrors North America, LLC
    Inventors: Ian Boddy, Keith D. Foote, Volker Christian Rudinitzki
  • Dimming mirror with blind zone sub-mirror and indicator
    Patent number: 6919796
    Abstract: A rearview mirror system comprises a spotter mirror for providing an image of an object in a vehicle's blind zone to the vehicle's operator. A recognition enhancement device is provided with the spotter mirror for drawing the attention of the driver to the spotter mirror when an overtaking vehicle enters the driver's blind zone. The signaling display is activated by a sensing system which senses the presence of the overtaking vehicle in the blind zone. An electrochromic element is incorporated into the spotter mirror to reduce the intensity of light transmitted from the object and reflected from the spotter mirror. Activation of the electrochromic element to darken the spotter mirror will induce the operator to observe the object in the spotter mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Magna Donnelly Mirrors North America, LLC
    Inventors: Ian Boddy, Keith D. Foote, Volker Christian Rudinitzki
  • VEHICLE MIRROR WITH INTERNAL ILLUMINATION SOURCE AND TRANSMITTING HOUSING
    Publication number: 20040208015
    Abstract: The invention relates to an external rear-view mirror with a mirror housing having a light source capable of illuminating various portions of a vehicle and the surrounding area depending upon the operational status of the vehicle. The mirror housing is transparent or translucent to enable the light source to illuminate through the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: Magna Donnelly Mirrors North America, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Ian Boddy, Keith D. Foote, Volker Christian Rudinitzki
  • DIMMING MIRROR WITH BLIND ZONE SUB-MIRROR AND INDICATOR
    Publication number: 20040114262
    Abstract: A rearview mirror system comprises a spotter mirror for providing an image of an object in a vehicle's blind zone to the vehicle's operator. A recognition enhancement device is provided with the spotter mirror for drawing the attention of the driver to the spotter mirror when an overtaking vehicle enters the driver's blind zone. The signaling display is activated by a sensing system which senses the presence of the overtaking vehicle in the blind zone. An electrochromic element is incorporated into the spotter mirror to reduce the intensity of light transmitted from the object and reflected from the spotter mirror. Activation of the electrochromic element to darken the spotter mirror will induce the operator to observe the object in the spotter mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: Magna Donnelly Mirrors North America, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Ian Boddy, Keith D. Foote, Volker Christian Rudinitzki