David Lee Hiemstra

US Patent:

6910725, Jun 28, 2005

Filed:

Feb 11, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/776865

Inventors:

Michael L. Lanser - Holland MI, US
Jonathan B. Lubbers - Byron Center MI, US
David L. Hiemstra - Hudsonville MI, US

Assignee:

Innotec Corporation - Zeeland MI

International Classification:

B60J003/02

US Classification:

296 9711, 296 9712

Abstract:

A visor for vehicles includes an elbow member having an elongated portion, and a body member having an elongated slot defining a sidewall. The elongated slot extends generally parallel to the elongated portion of the elbow member. The body member is pivotably mounted to the elbow member for rotation about the elongated portion. A torque control member rotatably engages the elbow member, and has at least one finger received in the elongated slot. The finger is resiliently biased into engagement with the sidewall of the elongated slot, and frictionally engages the sidewall to provide controlled sliding movement of the body member relative to the elbow member.

US Patent:

7281751, Oct 16, 2007

Filed:

Oct 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/529828

Inventors:

L. Robert Hamelink - Hamilton MI, US
Thomas S. Hodgson - Holland MI, US
Kirk J. Olep - Hudsonville MI, US
Brent D. Rockafellow - Holland MI, US
Steven M. Spoerre - Holland MI, US
Robert J. Stenman - Saugatuck MI, US
Mathias R. Fox - Zeeland MI, US
Kenneth D. Kreuze - Holland MI, US
Jonathan B. Lubbers - Byron Center MI, US
David L. Hiemstra - Hudsonville MI, US
Jason R. Mulder - Zeeland MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

B60J 3/02

US Classification:

296 9711

Abstract:

A visor () has a visor core () with a channel () for receiving a polymeric slide () fixedly coupled to a visor pivot rod () via a detent spring () to allow the visor to be adjustably moved along and rotated around the pivot rod.

US Patent:

7325854, Feb 5, 2008

Filed:

May 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/415778

Inventors:

Michael L. Lanser - Holland MI, US
David L. Hiemstra - Hudsonville MI, US

Assignee:

Innotec Corporation - Zeeland MI

International Classification:

B60J 3/00

US Classification:

296 979

Abstract:

A mounting arrangement for mounting a visor to a vehicle includes a bracket assembly that does not require use of threaded fasteners or the like. The bracket assembly includes a housing, a bracket member, and a foot member. The foot member includes tapered extensions that engage an upper side of the roof panel to retain the bracket assembly to the roof panel.

US Patent:

7416239, Aug 26, 2008

Filed:

Jan 5, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/029590

Inventors:

Michael L. Lanser - Holland MI, US
Steven T. Dyk - Holland MI, US
David L. Hiemstra - Hudsonville MI, US

Assignee:

Innotec Corporation - Zeeland MI

International Classification:

B60J 3/00

US Classification:

296 971

Abstract:

A visor for vehicles includes a shell made of a material such as paper, vinyl, or the like. The visor includes first and second halves joined by a hinge. The first and second halves are folded about the hinge and bonded together to define a cavity. A rigid foam core fills at least a substantial portion of the cavity, and the foam core is bonded to the shell to provide support. The visor includes a structural mounting member extending from the shell for mounting the visor to the roof of a vehicle.

US Patent:

7528335, May 5, 2009

Filed:

Sep 18, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/522581

Inventors:

Michael L. Lanser - Holland MI, US
David J. Hooker - Zeeland MI, US
Paul T. Vander Kuyl - Holland MI, US
David L. Hiemstra - Hudsonville MI, US

Assignee:

Innotec Corporation - Zeeland MI

International Classification:

H01H 3/00

US Classification:

200339, 200252

Abstract:

A light assembly for interiors of motor vehicles and the like includes a three-way sliding switch having a switch member that is movable to at least three positions corresponding to operating states of the switch. The switch includes an electrically conductive movable contact member that selectively engages conductive members to provide the different electrical states of the switch. The movable contact member also engages a detent structure and forms a three-position detent tending to retain the switch member in the selected position. Thus, the electrically conductive material of the movable contact member provides an electrical function and a mechanical detent function to thereby reduce the complexity and associated cost of the switch.

US Patent:

7556759, Jul 7, 2009

Filed:

Jan 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/044146

Inventors:

David L. Hiemstra - Hudsonville MI, US
Michael L. Lanser - Holland MI, US
Steven J. Gager - Holland MI, US

International Classification:

B29C 45/00

US Classification:

2642971, 2642972

Abstract:

A method for making visor cores is disclosed. The method includes sequentially molding visor cores, and interconnecting the visor cores as they are molded to form a chain of visor cores. The visor cores remain oriented relative to one another, and the visor cores can be sequentially positioned in a cooling fixture and a flexing fixture. The chain of visors can be wound on a spool or the like for transport.

US Patent:

7815339, Oct 19, 2010

Filed:

Jan 9, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/351380

Inventors:

Thomas J. Veenstra - Zeeland MI, US
David L. Hiemstra - Hudsonville MI, US
Scott C. Heupel - Wyoming MI, US

Assignee:

Innotec Corporation - Zeeland MI

International Classification:

F21V 33/00

US Classification:

36224902, 362800, 36231102

Abstract:

A light module includes one or more LEDs that are encapsulated in a thermoplastic polymer material. Metal conductors and electrical components providing a power supply circuit for the LED are also encapsulated in the thermoplastic polymer material. The conductive material may include a pair of relatively rigid portions that project outwardly from the thermoplastic polymer material to provide for electrical connection of the light module. The body may include connecting surface portions that permit the light module to be connected to a conventional electrical receptacle or the like, such that the light module can be mechanically and electrically connected to a socket or other connector previously utilized for incandescent bulbs.

US Patent:

20060037985, Feb 23, 2006

Filed:

Aug 19, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/921585

Inventors:

David Hiemstra - Hudsonville MI, US
Gregory Stapert - Caledonia MI, US

International Classification:

B60J 3/00
B60R 7/05

US Classification:

224312000, 296097500

Abstract:

A compact disc storage holder is formed by a warning label that is attached to a vehicle visor. A plurality of pockets is created for holding compact discs on the vehicle visor.