With Viewing Mirror Patents (Class 362/128)
  • Patent number: 12123561
    Abstract: An illuminated vehicle component including a substrate; a first coating on the substrate; a second coating on the substrate; and light sources of a first color arranged to project light into the substrate. At least one of the first coating, or the second coating form one or more patterns. Light from the light source is received by the first coating to produce light with a second color that is different from the first color, and received by the second coating to provide light with a third color that is different from the first color and the second color. The pattern formed by the first coating and the second coating is visible when the one or more light sources are illuminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Colby Darlage, Robert Fraizer, Jean Sebastien Delfosse
  • Patent number: 12104778
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of intelligent bathroom mirrors, and in particular to an ultrathin LED lamp mirror and a mirror cabinet. The ultrathin LED lamp mirror includes a plurality of power utilization modules. Each of the power utilization modules is connected to a driving block. The driving block is configured to supply power for each of the power utilization modules. The power utilization modules are LED lamp sections or heating films. An objective of the present invention is to provide an ultrathin LED lamp mirror. The plurality of power utilization modules are driven by the plurality of driving blocks, respectively, so that the plurality of driving blocks can be tiled in a lamp mirror body, thereby reducing a thickness of the lamp mirror and achieving the design of the ultrathin LED lamp mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: LAMXON TECHNOLOGY BUILDING MATERIALS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Qingyuan Chen, Chihsu Tu, Qiang Chen, Xinwei Li
  • Patent number: 11612281
    Abstract: A bathroom storage system comprising of a contoured body configured to receive the base of a toilet, to conveniently organize and store items within the bathroom without taking up excess space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventors: Whitney Caroline Seifman, Jacob Thomas Seifman
  • Patent number: 11486551
    Abstract: Wands of the present disclosure have features that increase entertainment value, improve portability, durability, and balance, making the wands especially well-suited for use in creative routines. The wands include a middle section or an end section that at least partially houses a light engine, and at least one pole configured to couple to the middle section or end section in an axially-aligned assembly. The light engine causes the pole to transmit light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: Kevin D. Schlapik
  • Patent number: 10962179
    Abstract: Wands of the present disclosure have features that increase entertainment value, improve portability, durability, and balance, making the wands especially well-suited for use in creative routines. The wands include a middle section or an end section that at least partially houses a light engine, and at least one pole configured to couple to the middle section or end section in an axially-aligned assembly. The light engine causes the pole to transmit light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Inventor: Kevin D. Schlapik
  • Patent number: 10571623
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to multicolored transparent displays. In some aspects, the systems and methods disclosed herein make use of light guides that operate on the principle of total internal reflection. Light can be extracted from the light guide by altering the interface at the surface of the light guide. A display can include a light guide having a plurality of pixels on a surface of the light guide. The display can also include a light source configured to introduce light into an edge of the light guide at a first angle greater than a critical angle for total internal reflection within the light guide, such that a portion of the light is extracted from the light guide by the plurality of pixels and is directed out of the viewing side of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: GloTech, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Donahue
  • Patent number: 8910402
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first mirror platform; the first mirror platform has a first portion and a second portion. A media display device is disposed behind the first mirror platform, such that within the second portion information displayed on the media display device is visible when the media display device is on and is viewed from in front of the first mirror platform. A mounting platform is coupled to a back of the first mirror platform to form a door assembly and the mounting platform can also be a mirror platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Electric Mirror, LLC
    Inventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., James V. Mischel, Sr., Patrick Daniel Erickson
  • Patent number: 8861779
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for electronically evaluating a dialog between at least two persons comprising receiving audio data, analyzing the audio data to determine the reparation of utterances of the at least two persons in the course of the dialog and comparing the results of the analysis with predetermined communication patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Zero to One Technology
    Inventors: Philippe Hamel, Jean-Paul Audrain, Pierre-Sylvain Luquet, Eric Faurot
  • Patent number: 8021004
    Abstract: A mirrored element (101) includes a first section (201) that is translucent when a backlight (301) is on and mirrored when the backlight is off (301). A second section (203) provides a mirrored surface when the backlight (301) is on and when the backlight (301) is off. The mirrored element (101) may optionally be provided with an enclosure (103). A baking process may be utilized to provide the second section (203) of the mirrored element (101).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Jacek Helenowski
  • Patent number: 7854702
    Abstract: In one embodiment, at least one visual characteristic from a selected image is used to automatically select an ultrasound image from a set of images from a plurality of heart cycles. In another embodiment, motion correction is performed on ultrasound images that are automatically selected from a plurality of ultrasound images associated with the same phase of the heart cycle. In yet another embodiment, ultrasound images are automatically selected from a set of images based on a time interval that is within a tolerance range from a reference phase of the heart cycle. In another embodiment, a stored user-preference of a phase of the heart cycle is used to automatically select an ultrasound image from a set of images. In yet another embodiment, a user-defined region of interest is placed on an ultrasound image associated with a selected phase of a heart cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward A. Gardner, Michael N. Woelmer
  • Patent number: 7267462
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a housing assembly, a light bulb socket and a forced air generation device. The housing assembly includes a light opening in a front wall thereof and an air delivery opening in a bottom wall thereof. The light bulb socket resides within the housing assembly and is attached to the housing assembly. A longitudinal centerline axis of the light bulb socket extends through the light bulb opening. The forced air generation device resides within the housing assembly and is attached to the housing assembly. The forced air generation device is configured for directing at least a portion of an air stream provided thereby through the air delivery opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Inventor: Daniel Joseph Cronin
  • Patent number: 7152991
    Abstract: A make up station provides even illumination for a performer's face while minimizing glare and distracting reflections. The make up station is modular to allow the easy assembly of multiple make up stations partially sharing common lighting between adjacent stations. Light rays emanating from the forward most edge of a light source are blocked by a raised trim or reflected from the mirror surface in a direction so that they do not impinge on the user's eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Wenger Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Jines, Michael Smedstad, Steven E. Wiese
  • Patent number: 6932488
    Abstract: A vanity lighting system for concealing a lighting apparatus when a pivotally mounted cover is closed and positioning the lighting apparatus through movement of the cover as it is opened. The vanity lighting apparatus comprises a housing providing an opening, a mirror; an illumination lamp located within the housing, a cover pivotably movable between a closed position overlaying the opening and an open position at least partially spaced from the opening. The cover encloses the lamp such that when the cover is in the closed position the lamp is hidden from view. Additionally, the vanity lighting apparatus comprises a first support assembly including at least two pivotal points operably coupled with the cover and the lamp and a second support assembly including at least one pivotable point operably coupled with the housing and the lamp, wherein the first and second support assemblies provide movement of the lamp in response to the movement of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Dualume Cabinets, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald N. Horn
  • Patent number: 6676272
    Abstract: An interactive mirror for a motel or hotel automatically communicates with an individual staying in a room when the light in the room in which the mirror is mounted is turned on. The interactive mirror places the individual with room service, can be deactivated by the individual, permits light from a source positioned behind the mirror to be visible to the individual when the individual stands in front of the mirror, and permits audio and visual communication with the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: C. Richard Chance
  • Publication number: 20030002278
    Abstract: An interactive mirror for a motel or hotel automatically communicates with an individual staying in a room when the light in the room in which the mirror is mounted is turned on. The interactive mirror places the individual with room service, can be deactivated by the individual, permits light from a source positioned behind the mirror to be visible to the individual when the individual stands in front of the mirror, and permits audio and visual communication with the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: C. Richard Chance
  • Patent number: 5733035
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device that is a combined night-light and table. The night-light table includes legs, a base, a top, and at least one light source located within the top. The top also includes a portion that is fabricated from a transluscent material for enabling the light from the light source to glow from the transluscent material. The top is secured to the base by way of a hinge so the top may be closed or opened. The night-light table lessens the danger of traveling near the table whenever dark and reduces the insecurity someone near the table might feel if otherwise placed in total darkness. The table provides support like conventional tables and may include lockable storage compartments. The night-light table may combine with a chair or stool for the comfort and convenience of users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Inventors: Phillip Anthony Spencer, Patricia Garland Spencer
  • Patent number: 5725295
    Abstract: A lighting booth for providing varying light conditions. The lighting booth includes a stand, a mirror mounted to the stand, and first and second panels mounted to the stand adjacent the mirror, each panel defining a plurality of apertures. The lighting booth further includes a lighting system having a plurality of light sources and an adjustable power source. Each light source is coupled with at least one aperture and with the adjustable power source for selecting the intensity of the light emitted thereby such that the light emitted by an outlet end of each bundle may be adjusted so as to provide selectable variation in lighting conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Chanel S.A.
    Inventors: Dominique Moncourtois, Francis Vandenbussche
  • Patent number: 5546687
    Abstract: A transparent acrylic sheet carries a mirrored coating on its back surface. The sheet has a ground front surface that has a layer of fluorescent paint, or, alternatively, a translucent layer of diluted fluorescent paint applied thereto. The fluorescent paint layer carries a cibachrome image transparency. Light passes through an edge of the sheet to the ground surface where it is diffused and amplified by the excitation of the fluorescent particles in the fluorescent paint. The amplified, diffused light illuminates a back surface of the transparency, thereby providing a display of an illuminated image to an observer who views a front surface of the transparency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Inventor: Paul Iorfida
  • Patent number: 5371656
    Abstract: A transparent acrylic sheet carries a mirrored coating on its back surface. The sheet has a ground front surface that carries a cibachrome image transparency. Light passes through an edge of the sheet to the ground surface where it is diffused. The diffused light illuminates a back surface of the transparency, thereby providing a display of an illuminated image to an observer who views a front surface of the transparency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Inventor: Paul Iorfida
  • Patent number: 5295055
    Abstract: A portable auxiliary illumination device is provided, which consists of an elongated power cord and a plug at one end of the power cord for engagement with an outlet to receive electrical current therefrom. A plurality of sockets are located in series along the length of the power cord. A plurality of suction cups are each connected to one of the sockets, sot hat the sockets can be removably attached to a flat surface of a mirror. A plurality of light bulbs are each removably disposed within each socket to produce additional light for dimly lit areas adjacent the mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Inventors: Allen L. Brock, George Spector
  • Patent number: 4752863
    Abstract: A light apparatus consisting of a cover, light source and activation device provides for greater illumination in the area of a wall mounted mirror. The cover is pivotable between a closed and open position. When in the open position the activation device will cause illumination of the light source. When the cover is in the closed position, the activation device will turn off the light source. In the closed position, the cover hides the light source and activation device from view. The light source may be either mounted on or movable with the cover or may be mounted stationarily within a housing. The light apparatus may be mounted beneath a mirror or on each side of the mirror. Additionally, the light apparatus may be built into the wall or may be mounted on the wall upon which the mirror is mounted. This light apparatus provides for additional illumination which may be used in shaving, applying makeup, or any other task involving a wall mounted mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1988
    Inventor: Victor E. Parrott
  • Patent number: 4507714
    Abstract: A pair of relatively high wattage tungsten-halogen lamps are mounted directly below a pair of spaced-apart apertures in a forward portion of a horizontal deck that separates the case into a display compartment and a utility cabinet. Forced air ventilation is provided in the utility area to cool the lamps. A ceiling mirror in the display compartment reflects the light onto the display deck. Front and rear windows disposed below and on opposite sides of the ceiling mirror lie outside of the light pathways to prevent glare. Side mirrors and a diagonal front mirror also reflect light onto the merchandise in the display area while avoiding the windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1985
    Assignee: The Columbus Show Case Company
    Inventors: William T. Aschinger, Jack F. Pfeifer, Dale E. Shumaker