Inventor

John W. Carter

Inventor

Holland, MI, US

Overview

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Patents

1976–2010

Patent span

Performing operations

Primary field (CPC B)

Patents· 64 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

B60Rprimary

B60RVehicles, vehicle fittings, or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for15%

B60QArrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general10%

LOC128%

G02BOptical elements, systems or apparatus6%

G02FOptical devices or arrangements for the control of light by modification of the optical properties of the media of the elements involved therein6%

Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification6%

B60JWindows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors, or similar devices for vehicles6%

H10KOrganic electric solid-state devices5%

B29CShaping or joining of plastics4%

B60NSeats specially adapted for vehicles4%

PatentTitleYear

7,784,953'Quick-attach mirror mounting structure facilitating assembly'2010 7,663,798'Electrochromic rearview mirror incorporating a third surface reflector'2010 7,612,929'Electrochromic devices with thin bezel-covered edge'2009 7,571,886'Bellcrank seat suspension apparatus'2009 7,446,427'Rearview mirror system for accommodating a rain sensor'2008 7,427,150'Rearview mirror assembly including a multi-functional light module'2008 7,417,781'Electrochromic rearview mirror incorporating a third surface reflector'2008 7,404,655'Vehicle rearview assembly including a map light'2008 7,324,261'Electrochromic devices with thin bezel-covered edge'2008 D0556105'Rear view mirror assembly'2007 D0556106'Rear view mirror assembly'2007 7,293,901'Optics for controlling the direction of light rays and assemblies incorporating the optics'2007 7,287,868'Rearview mirror with integrated frame'2007 D0543916'Button for rear view mirror assembly'2007 D0543917'Buttons for rear view mirror assembly'2007 7,209,277'Electrochromic rearview mirror incorporating a third surface reflector with at least one graphical indicia'2007 7,009,751'Electrochromic rearview mirror incorporating a third surface partially transmissive reflector'2006 6,870,655'Rearview mirror with display'2005 6,870,656'Electrochromic rearview mirror element incorporating a third surface reflector'2005 6,616,312'Convenience lighting for interior and exterior vehicle applications'2003 D0478536'Mirror'2003 6,572,233'Rearview mirror with display'2003 6,512,624'Electrochromic rearview mirror incorporating a third surface partially transmissive reflector'2003 D0467531'Mirror'2002 6,490,788'Method for installing a vehicle window assembly'2002 D0466456'Mirror construction'2002 6,471,362'Mirror with improved button construction'2002 6,467,919'Mirror with split ball mount and hold-open device'2002 6,367,939'Rearview mirror adapted for communication devices'2002 6,356,376'Electrochromic rearview mirror incorporating a third surface metal reflector and a display/signal light'2002 D0451869'Rearview mirror'2001 D0450642'Mirror construction'2001 D0450281'Mirror'2001 6,262,831'Power supply for electrochromic mirrors in high voltage automotive power systems'2001 6,231,111'Window panel assembly for vehicles'2001 D0441703'Mirror'2001 6,170,956'Rearview mirror with display'2001 6,102,546'Rearview mirror bezel having reduced apparent size'2000 6,068,380'Mirror mount having an integral spherical bearing'2000 6,019,411'Overhead window assembly for vehicles'2000 6,011,263'Method and apparatus for measuring multi-phase flow'2000 D0410607'Rearview mirror with woodgrain bezel'1999 5,880,375'Apparatus and method for measuring multi-phase flow'1999 5,804,018'Method for making vehicular panel assembly'1998 5,667,896'Vehicle window assembly for mounting interior vehicle accessories'1997 5,645,867'Heated distribution manifold'1997 5,614,051'Vehicular panel assembly and method for making same'1997 5,591,528'Vehicular panel assembly and method for making same'1997 5,443,673'Vehicular panel assembly and method for making same'1995 5,176,355'Control for height of a seat'1993 D0298986'Adjustable vehicle seat'1988 4,708,213'Hydraulic core cutting motor'1987 4,678,155'Mechanism on a vehicle seat for adjusting stiffness of ride'1987 4,522,564'Wind-driven generator apparatus'1985 4,522,561'Wind-driven generator apparatus'1985 4,434,606'Gear box for corn harvesting unit'1984 4,431,375'Wind-driven generator apparatus'1984 4,409,050'Method of making blade supports'1983 4,366,387'Wind-driven generator apparatus and method of making blade supports _therefor'1982 4,341,388'Driving game board apparatus'1982 4,093,197'Leaf spring suspension'1978 4,050,357'Steam admission valve and variable clearance volume steam cylinder'1977 4,023,537'Temperature control apparatus for a monotube boiler'1977 3,957,304'Restraint for a vehicle seat and seat belt'1976

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1977Patents assigned to CARTER JR J WARNE (2)· patent assignee history

1977–1985Based in Burkburnett, TX, US· patent location history

1982–1985Patents assigned to CARTER WIND POWER (5)· patent assignee history

1987–1993Based in Moline, IL, US· patent location history

1993–2009Patents assigned to CARTER JOHN W (2)· patent assignee history

1995–2002Patents assigned to DONNELLY CORP (9)· patent assignee history

1995–2010Based in Holland, MI, US· patent location history

1999–2010Patents assigned to GENTEX CORP (37)· patent assignee history

1999–2000Based in Houston, TX, US· patent location history

2009Based in Fairfield Glade, TN, US· patent location history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
GENTEX CORP	37	1999–2010
DONNELLY CORP	9	1995–2002
CARTER WIND POWER	5	1982–1985
CARTER JOHN Wself	2	1993–2009
CARTER JR J WARNEself	2	1977

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Holland, MI, US	45	1995–2010
Burkburnett, Texas, US	6	1977–1985
Moline, Illinois, US	3	1987–1993
Houston, Texas, US	2	1999–2000
Fairfield Glade, TN, US	1	2009