Mark R Roth

US Patent:

6419055, Jul 16, 2002

Filed:

Nov 29, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/450411

Inventors:

John Walsh - Grand Rapids MI 49504
Mark Roth - Holland MI 49323
Joseph B. Wells - Jackson MI 49203
Jason A. Reichard - Scotts MI 49088

International Classification:

F16D 6514

US Classification:

188206R, D12179, 2481761

Abstract:

A positioner member having a spherically curved wall with an opening through it, a receiver having a surface complementary to the curved wall to nestably interfit with it, a releasable locking member disposed behind the curved wall, and an elongated connector member extending from the receiver through the opening in the curved wall and into engagement with the locking member to permit tightening and loosening of the positioner and receiver, whereby they may be moved relative to one another in a three-dimensionally orbital manner when the connector and locking element are loosened but immovably clamped when these two elements are tightened. The positioner member is attachable to a desired external support such as an automobile dashboard, and the receiver is attachable to a brake controller or other such device. The receiver may be integral with the brake controller, formed in or attached to a side thereof.

US Patent:

8169684, May 1, 2012

Filed:

Jul 8, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/832838

Inventors:

Mark D. Bugno - Stevensville MI, US
William L. Tonar - Holland MI, US
George A. Neuman - Holland MI, US
John S. Anderson - Holland MI, US
Mark R. Roth - Coloma MI, US
Nigel T. Lock - Holland MI, US
Spencer D. Reese - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Gentex Corporation - Zeeland MI

International Classification:

G02F 1/153

US Classification:

359267, 359265, 359266, 359268, 359269, 359270, 359271, 359272, 359273, 359274, 359601, 359871, 362494, 362514, 362516

Abstract:

The present invention relates to improved electro-optic rearview mirror elements and assemblies incorporating the same. Area of the effective field of view of the electro-optic mirror element substantially equals to that defined by the outermost perimeter of the element.

US Patent:

8210695, Jul 3, 2012

Filed:

Apr 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/433205

Inventors:

Mark R. Roth - Coloma MI, US
Nigel T. Lock - Holland MI, US
Kenneth R. Filipiak - West Olive MI, US

Assignee:

Gentex Corporation - Zeeland MI

International Classification:

G02B 7/182

US Classification:

359872

Abstract:

An interior rearview assembly comprising a mount, a rearview housing having a rearview element therein and a connector being configured to be located between the mount and the rearview mirror housing.

US Patent:

8411245, Apr 2, 2013

Filed:

Sep 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/570585

Inventors:

Ethan J. Lee - Byron Center MI, US
Daniel B. Lee - Wyoming MI, US
Michael G. Hendricks - Wyoming MI, US
Mark R. Roth - Coloma MI, US
Craig R. Myers - Holland MI, US
G. Bruce Poe - Hamilton MI, US
David A. Blaker - Holland MI, US
Carsten Schaudel - Erlenbach, DE
Mark A. VanVuuren - Dorr MI, US
John A. VanderPloeg - Zeeland MI, US

Assignee:

Gentex Corporation - Zeeland MI

International Classification:

G02F 1/13
G02F 1/133

US Classification:

349195, 349 73

Abstract:

A multi-display vehicular rearview mirror system () and method includes an electrochromic (EC) glass element () and a plurality of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) () positioned behind EC element (). A plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) () are used for providing backlighting for each respective LCD of the plurality of LCDs such that the LCDs utilize a plurality of imaging devices () for forming substantially a single image across the plurality of LCDs ().

US Patent:

8646924, Feb 11, 2014

Filed:

Feb 27, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/405697

Inventors:

Mark R. Roth - Coloma MI, US
Peter N. Rizk - Holland MI, US
Kenneth R. Filipiak - West Olive MI, US
Darin D. Tuttle - Byron Center MI, US
Kent H. Frye - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Gentex Corporation - Zeeland MI

International Classification:

G02B 7/182

US Classification:

359872

Abstract:

A rearview device mounting assembly including a mount configured to be operably coupled to a windshield. A first support extends downward from the mount. A second support is rotatably connected with the first support and is rotatable about a first axis of rotation. The second support includes a carrier that extends substantially orthogonal to the first axis of rotation. A rearview device assembly is operably connected to the carrier. The rearview device assembly is substantially vertically rotatable about the carrier and substantially horizontally rotatable about the first support.

US Patent:

20120218655, Aug 30, 2012

Filed:

Feb 22, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/402701

Inventors:

Robert Steel - Coventry, GB
Mark R. Roth - Coloma MI, US

Assignee:

GENTEX CORPORATION - Zeeland MI

International Classification:

G02B 7/182

US Classification:

359871

Abstract:

An interior rearview device support assembly having a support member including a connecting end and a pivot end. A rearview device housing defines an internal cavity and includes a socket. The pivot end of the support member is coupled with the socket and is pivotable relative thereto. A sensor device is disposed inside the rearview device housing and is coupled to the support member.

US Patent:

20120229882, Sep 13, 2012

Filed:

May 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/470147

Inventors:

Mark R. Roth - Coloma MI, US
David J. Cammenga - Zeeland MI, US
George A. Neuman - Holland MI, US
William L. Tonar - Holland MI, US
Gary J. Dozeman - Zeeland MI, US
Joel A. Stray - Hudsonville MI, US

Assignee:

GENTEX CORPORATION - Zeeland MI

International Classification:

B60R 1/02
G02F 1/157

US Classification:

359267, 359871

Abstract:

A vehicular rearview assembly with a mirror element having a curved or rounded edge on the first surface that is fully observable from the front of the assembly, a complex peripheral ring, and a user interface with switches and sensors that activate and configure pre-defined function(s) or device(s) of the assembly in response to the user input applied to the user interface. The mirror element is supported by a hybrid carrier co-molded of at least two materials, a portion of which is compressible between the housing shell and an edge of the mirror element. The peripheral ring may include multiple bands. Electrical communications between the electronic circuitry, the mirror element, and the user interface utilize connectors configured to exert a low contact force, onto the mirror element, limited in part by the strength of adhesive affixing the EC element to an element of the housing of the assembly.

US Patent:

20120268961, Oct 25, 2012

Filed:

Oct 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/271745

Inventors:

David J. Cammenga - Zeeland MI, US
Mark R. Roth - Coloma MI, US
William L. Tonar - Holland MI, US
Jeremy A. Fogg - Holland MI, US
Michael F. Lisowski - Holland MI, US
Peter N. Rizk - Holland MI, US

International Classification:

B60R 1/02
G02F 1/153
G02B 5/08

US Classification:

362516, 359884, 359267

Abstract:

A rearview assembly having a mounting structure configured to be operably coupled with a vehicle. A housing is operably connected with the mounting structure and a rearward viewing device is supported by one of the housing and the mounting structure. The rearward viewing device provides a rearward view to a vehicle driver and includes a front substrate and a rear substrate. The entire front surface of the front substrate is exposed and the entire rear substrate is positioned behind the front substrate. A concealing layer is disposed about a periphery of the rearward viewing device between the front substrate and the rear substrate. A partially optically transparent bezel is disposed adjacent to both the rearward viewing device and the housing, the optically transparent bezel having an edge radius greater than 2.5 mm and the optically transparent bezel being substantially flush with the front surface of the front substrate.