Patents by Inventor William S. DeVree

William S. DeVree 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).

  • Electrical control system for vehicle options
    Patent number: 5708415
    Abstract: A vehicle structural accessory includes one or more electronic accessories. One electrical accessory which may be provided is an electronically trainable transmitter which is trainable to generate a control signal which will actuate a garage door opening mechanism. Another electronic accessory which may be included is an electronic compass. Yet another device is an electronically adjustable mirror having parameters set for each driver of a vehicle. The electronically adjustable rearview mirror and the electronically trainable garage door opener may be advantageously provided with a keyless entry system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Paul S. Van Lente, Michael J. Suman, Mark L. Zeinstra, William S. DeVree
  • Electrical control system for vehicle options
    Patent number: 5699044
    Abstract: A vehicle structural accessory includes one or more electronic accessories. One electrical accessory which may be provided is an electronically trainable transmitter which is trainable to generate a control signal which will actuate a garage door opening mechanism. Another electronic accessory which may be included is an electronic compass. Yet another device is an electronically adjustable mirror having parameters set for each driver of a vehicle. The electronically adjustable rearview mirror and the electronically trainable garage door opener may be advantageously provided with a keyless entry system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Paul S. Van Lente, Michael J. Suman, Mark L. Zeinstra, William S. DeVree
  • Electrical control system for vehicle options
    Patent number: 5691848
    Abstract: A vehicle structural accessory includes one or more electronic accessories. One electrical accessory which may be provided is an electronically trainable transmitter which is trainable to generate a control signal which will actuate a garage door opening mechanism. Another electronic accessory which may be included is an electronic compass. Yet another device is an electronically adjustable mirror having parameters set for each driver of a vehicle. The electronically adjustable rearview mirror and the electronically trainable garage door opener may be advantageously provided with a keyless entry system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Paul S. Van Lente, Michael J. Suman, Mark L. Zeinstra, William S. DeVree
  • Electrical control system for vehicle options
    Patent number: 5661455
    Abstract: A vehicle structural accessory includes one or more electronic accessories. One electrical accessory which may be provided is an electronically trainable transmitter which is trainable to generate a control signal which will actuate a garage door opening mechanism. Another electronic accessory which may be included is an electronic compass. Yet another device is an electronically adjustable mirror having parameters set for each driver of a vehicle. The electronically adjustable rearview mirror and the electronically trainable garage door opener may be advantageously provided with a keyless entry system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Paul S. Van Lente, Michael J. Suman, Mark L. Zeinstra, William S. DeVree
  • Electrical control system for vehicle options
    Patent number: 5614885
    Abstract: A vehicle structural accessory includes one or more electronic accessories. One electrical accessory which may be provided is an electronically trainable transmitter which is trainable to generate a control signal which will actuate a garage door opening mechanism. Another electronic accessory which may be included is an electronic compass. Yet another device is an electronically adjustable mirror having parameters set for each driver of a vehicle. The electronically adjustable rearview mirror and the electronically trainable garage door opener may be advantageously provided with a keyless entry system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Paul S. Van Lente, Mark L. Zeinstra, Michael J. Suman, William S. DeVree
  • Trainable transmitter and receiver
    Patent number: 5583485
    Abstract: A vehicle structural accessory includes one or more electronic accessories. One electrical accessory which may be provided is an electronically trainable transmitter which is trainable to generate a control signal which will actuate a garage door opening mechanism. Another electronic accessory which may be included is an electronic compass. Yet another device is an electronically adjustable mirror having parameters set for each driver of a vehicle. The electronically adjustable rearview mirror and the electronically trainable garage door opener may be advantageously provided with a keyless entry system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Paul S. Van Lente, Michael J. Suman, Mark L. Zeinstra, William S. DeVree
  • Electrical control system for vehicle options
    Patent number: 5475366
    Abstract: A vehicle structural accessory includes one or more electronic accessories. One electrical accessory which may be provided is an electronically trainable transmitter which is trainable to generate a control signal which will actuate a garage door opening mechanism. Another electronic accessory which may be included is an electronic compass. Yet another device is an electronically adjustable mirror having parameters set for each driver of a vehicle. The electronically adjustable rearview mirror and the electronically trainable garage door opener may be advantageously provided with a keyless entry system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Paul S. Van Lente, Michael J. Suman, Mark L. Zeinstra, William S. DeVree