Roger L Veldman, 574796 21St St, Dorr, MI 49323

6340849, Jan 22, 2002

Dec 15, 2000

09/737911

Mark E. Kramer - Zeeland MI
Roger L. Veldman - Holland MI

Donnelly Corporation - Holland MI

H02P 154

307 101, 318466, 701 49

A vehicle memory mirror system includes a vehicle mirror assembly and a control module. The vehicle mirror assembly includes a reflective element, a motor for positioning the reflective element about an axis, a monitor for monitoring the position of the reflective element with respect to the axis, and a mirror-based control including a position control which is operatively connected with the motor and the monitor in order to position the reflective element at a particular position. The control module is interconnected with the mirror-based control by an analog interface and includes a processor for providing analog signals on the analog interface indicative of a desired position of the reflective element with respect to the axis. The mirror-based control preferably includes a servo-amplifier circuit. The control module can control the speed of movement by formatting a series of sequential signals on the interface, each representing an incremental movement of the reflective element.

6340850, Jan 22, 2002

Dec 22, 2000

09/747576

Desmond J. OFarrell - Holland MI
Roger L. Veldman - Holland MI
Kenneth Schofield - Holland MI

Donnelly Corporation - Holland MI

G02B 508

307 101, 701 49

A vehicle rear vision system includes at lest two rearview assemblies each having an image transfer device for transferring images rearwardly of the vehicle in order to be observable by a driver. A rear vision communication system is provided to effect communication between the rearview assemblies. The rear vision communication system also includes a communication link with the vehicle multiplex communication network. The vehicle rear vision system may include an interactive dynamic position control, which repositions each mirror in the system in response to a change in the position of one mirror in a manner which allows the mirror aim to track a drivers eye position.

6386742, May 14, 2002

Mar 15, 2000

09/526151

Jonathan E. DeLine - Holland MI
Roger L. Veldman - Holland MI
Niall R. Lynam - Holland MI

Donnelly Corporation - Holland MI

B60Q 126

362494, 362140, 362141, 362135, 362503

A modular rearview mirror assembly for vehicles incorporates one or more integrated subassembly modules or carrier members to which are connected separate electrical components such as lamps, reflectors, switches, plug receptacles and the like to simplify mirror assembly and provide integral support, electrical connections, and an electrical distribution network for the mirror assembly having added, electrically operated features. The carrier member includes a circuit member secured to and/or at least partially encased or encapsulated within a support body such that electrical connections extend therefrom. Preferably, the carrier member may include recesses at opposite ends for receiving and supporting reflectors thereon to prevent vibration while allowing interchangeability for different vehicle types. The carrier member may form a stop for a toggle actuator to limit the movement of the mirror housing between day and night positions in the event a prismatic mirror element is included. The mirror case includes a plurality of internal wall members including slots for snap-in reception of the carrier member during assembly.

6412973, Jul 2, 2002

Jul 27, 2000

09/626608

Brent J. Bos - Zeeland MI
Stephen J. Forbes - Wyoming MI
Roger L. Veldman - Holland MI

Donnelly Corporation - Holland MI

B60Q 302

362494, 362135, 362491, 362545, 362800

Illumination of a target location of a vehicle interior is provided by an interior rearview mirror assembly incorporating a solid-state light source which emits light generally downwardly from the assembly. The solid-state light source comprises a non-incandescent light source, preferably selected from the group consisting of a light emitting diode, a fluorescent light source, an electroluminescent light source and a laser light. Also, the solid-state light source preferably operates at a forward current of less than about 100 mA and has a cross-sectional area less than about 4 square centimeters. The target location may include at least one of a shift lever console and a floor console.

6465904, Oct 15, 2002

Jan 17, 2002

10/051665

Desmond J. OFarrell - Holland MI
Roger L. Veldman - Holland MI
Kenneth Schofield - Holland MI

Donnelly Corporation - Holland MI

G02B 508

307 91, 307 101, 701 49

A vehicle rear vision system includes at lest two rear-view assemblies each having an image transfer device for transferring images rearwardly of the vehicle in order to be observable by a driver. A rear vision communication system is provided to effect communication between the rearview assemblies. The rear vision communication system also includes a communication link with the vehicle multiplex communication network. The vehicle rear vision system may include an interactive dynamic position control, which repositions each mirror in the system in response to a change in the position of one mirror in a manner which allows the mirror aim to track a drivers eye position.

6472773, Oct 29, 2002

Jan 17, 2002

10/052181

Mark E. Kramer - Zeeland MI
Roger L. Veldman - Holland MI

Donnelly Corporation - Holland MI

H02P 154

307 101, 318466, 701 49

A vehicle memory mirror system includes a vehicle mirror assembly and a control module. The vehicle mirror assembly includes a reflective element, a motor for positioning the reflective element about an axis, a monitor for monitoring the position of the reflective element with respect to the axis, and a mirror-based control including a position control which is operatively connected with the motor and the monitor in order to position the reflective element at a particular position. The control module is interconnected with the mirror-based control by an analog interface and includes a processor for providing analog signals on the analog interface indicative of a desired position of the reflective element with respect to the axis. The mirror-based control preferably includes a servo-amplifier circuit. The control module can control the speed of movement by formatting a series of sequential signals on the interface, each representing an incremental movement of the reflective element.

6672744, Jan 6, 2004

Apr 29, 2002

10/134775

Jonathan E. DeLine - Holland MI
Roger L. Veldman - Holland MI
Niall R. Lynam - Holland MI

Donnelly Corporation - Holland MI

B60Q 126

362494, 362140, 362141, 362135, 362503

An interior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles incorporates a case having a reflective, prismatic mirror element, a support on the assembly for mounting the assembly on the interior of a vehicle, a day/night actuator mounted for movement between day and night positions on the case to change the amount of light reflected by the prismatic mirror element, and a lever mounted for movement on the case and engaging the actuator to move the actuator between the day and night positions. The lever includes a curved configuration adapted to mate and correspond with a portion of the case when the actuator is in the day and night positions. In a preferred embodiment, the lever is a pivot lever which extends outwardly through an aperture in the case and has concave and convex areas which mate with opposed portions of the aperture in which the lever is positioned. A carrier member which includes a circuit member secured to and/or at least partially encased and/or encapsulated within a support body such that electrical connections extend therefrom may be mounted within the case. Portions of the assembly such as the carrier member may form a stop for the day/night actuator to limit movement of the mirror housing between the day and night positions.

6848817, Feb 1, 2005

Feb 25, 2002

10/082587

Brent J. Bos - Zeeland MI, US
Stephen J. Forbes - Wyoming MI, US
Roger L. Veldman - Holland MI, US

B60Q 302
B60R 112

362494, 362135, 362230, 362488, 362491, 362511, 362545

Illumination of a portion of a vehicle interior is provided by an interior rearview mirror assembly incorporating a solid-state light source comprising a light emitting diode (LED) which emits light generally downwardly from the assembly. In one form of the invention, the mirror case of the rearview mirror assembly includes at least one of an opening, a light conduit, and a fiberoptic element through which the LED emits light. In another form, the LED preferably has a luminous intensity of at least 500 mcd when operated at a forward current of 20 mA. The LED preferably has a dominant wavelength of at least about 530 nm. The light emitted by the LED may be selected from green, orange, yellow, amber, reddish-orange, red and blue. The vehicle interior portion may include at least one of a shift lever console and a floor console.