IP Library Granted Patent US 11,396,220
Granted Patent B2
US 11,396,220 · App. 16/943,248 · Granted Jul 26, 2022

Visor

Inventors: Anthony R. Janowiak (Rochester Hills, MI); Leslie Hinds (Oxford, MI); Martin Rathsburg, Jr. (Clarkston, MI); Robert J. Mayne, Jr. (Lake Orion, MI)
Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, LLC
B60J3/0282B60Q3/252G02B6/0073
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Patent No.
US 11,396,220
App. No.
16/943,248
Granted
Jul 26, 2022
Kind
B2
Abstract

A visor for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The visor comprises a pivot rod and a carrier arranged over the pivot rod. The visor also comprises a first and second shell being engagable to form a visor body and a vanity arranged therein. The visor also comprises a light base secured to the second shell and a circuit board engaging the light base. The visor also comprises a light emitting diode secured to a surface of the circuit board.

Claims (21)

1. A visor for use in a vehicle, said visor comprising:

a pivot rod;

a first shell and a second shell being engageable to form a visor body;

a vanity pocket formed within said first shell, said first shell having a plurality of locking slots through a surface of said vanity pocket, said plurality of locking slots are arranged exclusively at a top portion of said vanity pocket, said vanity pocket having a Positioning member arranged between said first channel and said second channel;

a mirror arranged within said vanity pocket;

a door mounting panel secured to and in contact with said first shell at a top portion of said vanity pocket, said door mounting panel having a door connector member arranged from a bottom surface thereof;

a door pivotally connected to said door connector member;

a circuit board arranged within a first channel of said vanity pocket, said first channel extends a predetermined distance from a bottom of said vanity pocket;

a light guide arranged adjacent to said circuit board, said light guide arranged in a second channel of said vanity pocket, said second channel extends a second predetermined distance from said bottom of said vanity pocket, said light guide positioned underneath an end of said mirror; and

a light emitting diode secured to a surface of said circuit board.

2. The visor of claim 1 further comprising a wire harness channel arranged within said vanity pocket, said door mounting panel having a generally S shape when viewed in cross section.

3. The visor of claim 2 further comprising at least one wire electrically connected to said circuit board, said wire arranged within said wire harness channel.

4. The visor of claim 1 wherein said door mounting panel having a plurality of locking snaps extending from said bottom surface thereof.

5. The visor of claim 4 wherein said locking slots interengage with said locking snaps to secure said door mounting panel to said first shell.

6. The visor of claim 1 further comprising a door spring arranged between a spring pocket of said door mounting panel and a door hinge of said door, said door mounting panel having a generally wing like shape.

7. The visor of claim 1 wherein said mirror having a clear end on both ends thereof.

8. The visor of claim 1 wherein said mirror is secured to said vanity pocket by an adhesive, tape, or hook and loop connector.

9. The visor of claim 1 further comprising a wedge member arranged between said first channel and said second channel.

10. The visor of claim 1 wherein said door mounting panel having a generally rectangular shape with curved ends.

11. The visor of claim 1 wherein said door mounting panel having a first and second orifice or notch.

12. The visor of claim 1 wherein said door mounting panel having an alignment member extending from said bottom surface.

Assignments (6)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE ASSIGNEE'S NAME PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 064909 FRAME: 0996. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE CHANGE OF NAME. Recorded Dec 5, 2023
From: IRVIN AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC
To: PISTON INTERIORS LLC
Reel/Frame 065778/0188 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 4, 2023
From: COMERICA BANK, AS AGENT
To: A. LAVA & SON LLC; IRVIN AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC
Reel/Frame 065122/0847 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 3, 2023
From: PISTON INTERIORS LLC; A. LAVA & SON LLC F/K/A A. LAVA & SON CO.
To: THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 065104/0932 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Sep 14, 2023
From: IRVIN AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC
To: PISTONS INTERIORS LLC
Reel/Frame 064909/0996 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 3, 2021
From: A. LAVA & SON LLC; IRVIN AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC
To: COMERICA BANK, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 055130/0408 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 30, 2020
From: JANOWIAK, ANTHONY R.; HINDS, LESLIE; RATHSBURG, MARTIN, JR.; MAYNE, ROBERT J., JR.
To: IRVIN AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, LLC
Reel/Frame 053355/0601 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 14996530 · Jan 15, 2016
Continuation In Part 14571980 · Dec 16, 2014
Related Publication 20200353799A1 · Nov 12, 2020