Tag Archives: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Ford Developing Sun Visor That Can Break Glass
Ford Global Technologies now holds the patent for a sun visor that gives vehicle occupants an option for breaking glass in case of an emergency. The initial application for a sun visor with an incorporated impact point was filed in … Continue reading
Meet the Latest Data Miner: Your Windshield
Apple is seeking a patent for an augmented-reality windshield, according to documentation published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday, May 2. In addition to displaying speed indicators alongside local speed limits, Apple says the windshield also provides … Continue reading
Tesla Seeks to Patent Localized-Heat Method for Auto Glass Manufacturing
Tesla has filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a technique for making automotive glass that involves using localized heat to generate “aggressive” curves and folds. The company says its method allows the formation of … Continue reading

