Daniel Louis Barker

US Patent:

7311427, Dec 25, 2007

Filed:

Nov 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/535503

Inventors:

Daniel L. Barker - Hudsonville MI, US
Andrew K. Ruiter - Grand Haven MI, US
James H. Baas - Holland MI, US
Robert J. Stenman - Saugatuck MI, US
Mathias R. Fox - Zeeland MI, US
Kenneth D. Kreuze - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

F21S 8/10

US Classification:

362492, 362137, 362140, 362144

Abstract:

A vanity mirror frame () has insert-molded electrical contacts () for holding a lamp in place in the frame and which, when assembled to a visor core, makes aligned electrical connections with the visor core electrical supply. Further, the vanity mirror frame includes a unique socket () for pivotally receiving and holding a mirror cover in place. Detent springs extend between the frame and cover for snap opening and closing of the cover between closed and open positions. The cover includes an additional cam () which cooperates with an electrical switch when the cover is open to provide operating power to the lamp.

US Patent:

20080074866, Mar 27, 2008

Filed:

Mar 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/689255

Inventors:

Daniel Barker - Hudsonville MI, US
William Beland - Grand Haven MI, US
Gregory Brncick - Holland MI, US
Philip Lehman - West Olive MI, US
Paul Schutter - Kent City MI, US
Steven Spoerre - Holland MI, US

International Classification:

F21V 33/00
G02B 7/182

US Classification:

362142000, 359871000

Abstract:

A vanity for a visor having a cover attached to a frame at a pivot point is disclosed. An extension arm is connected to the cover and a metal pin extends from the extension arm. At least one metal stamping extends from the frame. When the cover is closed, the extension arm rotates the metal pin into contact with the metal stamping. When the cover is opened, the extension arm rotates the metal pin out of contact with the metal stamping. First and second actuation tabs may be connected to the cover and a pair of stamping legs extend from the frame. When the cover is closed, the first actuation tab prevents contact between the pair of stamping legs but permits contact between the pair of stamping legs when the cover is open. When the cover is opened, the second actuation tab causes contact between the pair of stamping legs.