Switchable variable transmittance window assembly

US10023028B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GENTEX CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Mark D. Bugno · Stevensville, US
• David J. Cammenga · Zeeland, US
• Bradley L. Busscher · Grand Rapids, US
• David I. Driscoll · Caledonia, US
• Kevin L. Ash · Grand Rapids, US
• Alex K. Cammenga · Hudsonville, US
• Andrew D. Weller · Holland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 21, 2012
• Grant date: Jul 17, 2018
• Expiry date: Mar 7, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64C1/1492
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An autodimming window assembly for a vehicle such as an aircraft includes a UI devoid of movable elements and integrated with a dust cover of the window assembly. A dust cover optionally includes a lightguide configured to deliver light from a light source associated with the assembly and indicia representing an operational characteristic of the UI and articulated to the dust cover.