Steven Scott Dykstra

US Patent:

6553123, Apr 22, 2003

Filed:

Aug 12, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/132333

Inventors:

Steven P. Dykstra - Zeeland MI

Assignee:

Prince Corporation - Holland MI

International Classification:

H04B 100

US Classification:

381 86, 381365, 381389

Abstract:

A combined conversation mirror and intercom is mounted in a mirror frame pivotally mounted to a vehicle accessory, such as an overhead console. The frame is movable between an unobtrusive stored position and an extended use position located such that the vehicle operator can see mid or rear seat passengers, and, similarly, the mid or rear seat passengers can see the vehicle operator. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, an electrical switch is coupled between the mirror frame and vehicle accessory such that movement of the mirror frame actuates the switch for powering the intercom circuit.

US Patent:

6690803, Feb 10, 2004

Filed:

Dec 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/324650

Inventors:

Steven P. Dykstra - Zeeland MI

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Corporation - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

H04B 100

US Classification:

381 86, 381 82

Abstract:

An intra-vehicle communication system includes a surface configured to be mounted to a vehicle interior proximate a first occupant wherein the surface is further configured to display an image of a second occupant of the vehicle. The system further includes an intercom including a microphone supported in close proximity with the surface and a speaker operably coupled to the microphone. In one embodiment, the intercom is further configured to at least partially mute existing audio output from a stereo system.

US Patent:

48477370, Jul 11, 1989

Filed:

Apr 25, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/185854

Inventors:

Kim L. Van Order - Hamilton MI
Steven P. Dykstra - Zeeland MI
Ted A. Dekker - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Prince Corporation - Holland MI

International Classification:

F21V 3300

US Classification:

362137

Abstract:

A light intensity control includes a current control device which delays the application of the maximum level of current to one or more lamps of an illuminated vanity mirror. In the preferred embodiment, the current responsive control device comprises a negative temperature coefficient thermistor coupled in series with the lamps.

US Patent:

52716546, Dec 21, 1993

Filed:

Dec 16, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/996843

Inventors:

Steven P. Dykstra - Zeeland MI
Michael L. Lanser - Holland MI

Assignee:

Prince Corporation - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60J 302

US Classification:

296 9712

Abstract:

A visor mount for mounting a visor panel to a vehicle roof includes a first member which extends from an edge of the visor panel and a second member which is secured to a roof of the vehicle. The first and second members are pivotally interfit with one another for rotational movement of the visor panel between a raised stored position against the vehicle roof and a lowered use position.

US Patent:

50058959, Apr 9, 1991

Filed:

Apr 16, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/509505

Inventors:

David A. Muyres - Saugatuck MI
Wesley D. Mersman - Holland MI
Steven P. Dykstra - Zeeland MI
Russell L. Clark - Zeeland MI

Assignee:

Prince Corporation - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60J 302

US Classification:

296 978

Abstract:

A visor body includes a guide for receiving a slide member having an auxiliary shield made of a flexible material which can be moved from a collapsed stored position to an extended position when the slide member is moved from its retracted position within the visor body to an extended use position increasing the width of the visor. In an alternative embodiment, the visor body itself is split into two sections which are slidably interfitted to allow them to extend away from one another for providing an increased width visor for added sunblocking capability.

US Patent:

49223917, May 1, 1990

Filed:

Jan 12, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/296069

Inventors:

Steven P. Dykstra - Zeeland MI

Assignee:

Prince Corporation - Holland MI

International Classification:

F21V 3300

US Classification:

362144

Abstract:

A vanity mirror package for a visor includes a sliding cover having a handle which includes a light for providing illumination for use of the mirror in low ambient light conditions.