Cole Joseph Cunnien

US Patent:

7425081, Sep 16, 2008

Filed:

Jan 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/543747

Inventors:

Cole J. Cunnien - Canton MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc. - Concord, Ontario

International Classification:

F21S 13/14
H05K 1/09

US Classification:

362252, 362362, 362800, 174257, 174261, 439 86, 439110

Abstract:

A lamp assembly including at least two light emitting diodes (LEDs) attached to an electrically non-conductive housing by at least two beads of electrically conductive epoxy. The electrically conductive epoxy beads are disposed in at least two grooves formed in the housing, for providing at least two voltage rails for connecting the LEDs to a driving circuitry.

US Patent:

7560742, Jul 14, 2009

Filed:

Mar 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/393023

Inventors:

Chris Wilson - Belleville, CA
Chad D. Lambert - Belleville, CA
Ronald O. Woodward - Yorktown VA, US
Cole J. Cunnien - Canton MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc.

International Classification:

H01L 33/00

US Classification:

257 98, 257 99, 257E33073, 257E33075

Abstract:

A modular semiconductor light source assembly includes a semiconductor light source, such as a light emitting diode, which is mounted on a substrate which supplies electricity to the light source and which assists in removing waste heat therefrom. Substantially all of the light emitted by the LED is transferred to a lens by a light pipe, the cross section of the light pipe increasing from the light source to the lens and the lens having a general D-shape such that the light pattern formed by the lens is constrained in a first direction orthogonal to a second direction. The assembly can be combined with other similar assemblies or other light sources in a light fixture to produce a desired overall beam pattern such as a automobile headlamp low beam or high beam pattern.

US Patent:

7621546, Nov 24, 2009

Filed:

Oct 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/590517

Inventors:

Christopher Paul Ross - Macomb MI, US
James Walter Shelswell - Barrie, CA
Cole Joseph Cunnien - Canton MI, US
Dino Filias - Sterling Heights MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc. - Aurora, Ontario

International Classification:

B60R 3/00
B60R 21/00
B60P 1/43
B65F 3/04

US Classification:

280166, 280163, 280727, 414546

Abstract:

A running board assembly is provided for a motor vehicle. The running board assembly includes a mounting bracket adapted to be fixedly secured to the motor vehicle. The running board assembly also includes a step having a stepping surface. A link includes an upper end coupled to the mounting bracket and an opposing lower end coupled to the step. A light source is fixedly mounted to the link for illuminating the stepping surface to allow users to locate the step.

US Patent:

7795634, Sep 14, 2010

Filed:

Jun 3, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/455533

Inventors:

Christopher Henry Wilson - Belleville, CA
Chad Dalton Lambert - Belleville, CA
Ronald Owen Woodward - Yorktown VA, US
Cole J. Cunnien - Canton MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International, Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

H01L 33/00

US Classification:

257 98, 257 99, 257E33073, 257E33075

Abstract:

A modular semiconductor light source assembly includes a semiconductor light source, such as a light emitting diode, which is mounted on a substrate which supplies electricity to the light source and which assists in removing waste heat therefrom. Substantially all of the light emitted by the LED is transferred to a lens by a light pipe, the cross section of the light pipe increasing from the light source to the lens and the lens having a general D-shape such that the light pattern formed by the lens is constrained in a first direction orthogonal to a second direction. The assembly can be combined with other similar assemblies or other light sources in a light fixture to produce a desired overall beam pattern such as a automobile headlamp low beam or high beam pattern.

US Patent:

20050093684, May 5, 2005

Filed:

Oct 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/975886

Inventors:

Cole Cunnien - Canton MI, US

International Classification:

B60Q001/00

US Classification:

340435000, 348148000, D12193000, 040204000

Abstract:

A frame assembly positions a license plate along a back end of a motor vehicle. The frame assembly includes a base frame adapted to be secured along the back end of the motor vehicle to retain the license plate thereto. A camera is secured to the base frame to produce an image representing an area adjacent to and behind the back end of the motor vehicle. A camera light is fixedly secured to the base frame for illuminating the area adjacent to and behind the back end of the motor vehicle. The camera light assists the camera in producing the image during low lighting conditions.

US Patent:

20080037266, Feb 14, 2008

Filed:

Aug 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/835566

Inventors:

Cole J. CUNNIEN - Canton MI, US

International Classification:

B60Q 1/32

US Classification:

362495

Abstract:

A running board assembly includes a frame having an interior and a top surface. The top surface of the frame includes at least one slot extending therethrough. A lightpipe step-strip includes a first portion disposed within the interior of the frame and a second portion mounted along the top surface of the frame. A lamp assembly is fixedly secured to the frame for transmitting light towards the lightpipe step-strip. The first portion of the lightpipe step-strip redirects light through the at least one slot in the frame to light the second portion of the lightpipe step-strip and provide nighttime visibility of the running board assembly.

US Patent:

20080278961, Nov 13, 2008

Filed:

Nov 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/719544

Inventors:

Cole J. Cunnien - Canton MI, US

International Classification:

F21V 7/00

US Classification:

362516

Abstract:

A lighting assembly is adapted to be fixedly secured to a motor vehicle for emitting light out therefrom. The lighting assembly includes a frame for supporting and mounting the lighting assembly to the motor vehicle and a lens fixedly secured to the frame. The lighting assembly also includes a light emitting diode spaced from the lens for emitting light out through the lens. The lighting assembly further includes a reflector extending between the lens and the light emitting diode. The reflector includes a parabolic reflective surface, and a hyperbolic component for directing light emitted from the light emitting diode out toward the parabolic reflective surface at an angle such that the light passes through the lens as collimated light.

US Patent:

60627093, May 16, 2000

Filed:

Nov 21, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/975821

Inventors:

Cole J. Cunnien - Novi MI
Eric A. Magda - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

North American Lighting, Inc. - Farmington Hills MI

International Classification:

F21V 2900

US Classification:

362267

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a lamp assembly comprising a housing member having an outer opening therein, wherein a reflector member is positioned substantially within said housing member, wherein the reflector member is adjustable and adapted with an inner opening into which a bulb member can be inserted. A protective member is provided which provides a substantial seal between the housing member and reflector member, wherein a retaining member for mounting the protective member to the reflector member is provided. The retaining member is adapted with portions to connect the protective member to the reflector and with portions to interlock corresponding members of the bulb member to the reflector member with relative ease.