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...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7191022 | Public addressing system A sound-amplification apparatus comprises: an acoustic signal source for outputting an acoustic signal; an amplified sound source for receiving the acoustic signal from the acoustic signal source and radiating an amplified sound; a control sound source provided in a... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7129829 | Wide range rearview mirror with signal and safety lights A module with various designs of signal and safety lights incorporated with a wide range rearview mirror for the exterior sides of motor vehicles. Within the module(s), a signal light(s) and a safety light(s) of varying shapes are included. The rearview mirror cover... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7068160 | Open automotive door alert An open door alert system for a vehicle causes an exterior light of the vehicle to flash if one or more vehicle doors are open. A sensor determines if the door, such as a sliding door of a van or minivan, is open. If the door is open, the exterior light flashes on a... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6928683 | Extendable support structures Various types of extendable support structures provide a lateral dimension that is defined by at least one lazy tong, and the longitudinal dimension is variable by extension and retraction of the at least one lazy tong. The extendable structure may include a plurali... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6900739 | Device and method for adjusting view range of vehicular monitoring device A device for adjusting a view range of a vehicular monitoring device includes an overtaking pre-motion detector outputting an adjusting signal when an overtaking operation is predicted; and a controller in communication with the overtaking pre-motion detector and th... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6778077 | Vehicle mounted warning assembly A vehicle mounted warning assembly for providing highly visible safety measures for trucks and trailers upon roadways. The vehicle mounted warning assembly includes a display assembly being adapted to mount to a vehicle for providing a warning to other motorists, an... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6753770 | Vehicle signaling system A vehicle signaling system allowing selective and independent illumination of a vehicle's headlight and taillight systems. The vehicle signaling system may be made part of new vehicle manufacture, or a retrofit installation. The selective and independent illuminatio... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6710710 | Warning module on rear approaching cars A warning module for rear approaching cars aims at providing dual effects of safety and warning for passengers and the rear approaching cars. The module include a rearview mirror installed on a car door of a car to enable the passengers to see the rear approaching c... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6700502 | Strip LED light assembly for motor vehicle A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light, the warning signal light comprising a plurality of light sources constructed and arranged with a reflector or cullminator, the LED light source being in electrical communication with a controller and a po... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6603395 | No turn warning apparatus for a motor vehicle and method of projecting a no turn warning toward an oncoming motor vehicle An apparatus and method of projecting a no turn warning to an oncoming vehicle or pedestrian. The no turn warning indicates the motor vehicle is proceeding in a straight pathway through an intersection rather than turning either to the left or to the righ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6184786 | Emergency vehicle door hazard lights An unacceptable number of police, fire, ambulance and other emergency personnel are killed or injured when they pull over to the side of the road and exit their vehicle. These accidents occur when passing vehicles are not aware that an occupant is exiting... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6086229 | Vehicle exterior mirror system with signal light assembly A mirror assembly security system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly and a light module removably positioned within the exterior mirror housing. The light module is moisture impervious and includes an enclosure, a light-transmitting openin... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5886627 | Signaling apparatus and method for trail vehicles An apparatus and method for conveying information from a signaling trail vehicle to oncoming trail vehicles. The information typically pertains to traffic, environmental or other trail conditions present behind the signaling trail vehicle. The apparatus c... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5663705 | Vehicle safety device A vehicle safety device (10) consisting of a warning lamp such as the rear lamps (32) of a vehicle (30), a rearward facing light detector (12) that detects a vehicle approaching from the rear, and an activator (16) for turning on the rear lamps (32). The ... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5604480 | Flashing caution/stop bus light assembly A bus light system (10) includes a plurality of indicator assemblies (16) located at each upper end corner of a bus (12). Each of the indicator assemblies (16) include first and third sections (24, 28) for indicating a slowing-to-stop condition which incl... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5572188 | Distress warning signal device An erectable and collapsible warning signal reflector assembly includes a pair of crossed arms that are pivotally connected to one another at their crossing point and are further attached to a vertical post stand at the same point. An elongated hollow box... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5347261 | "Hands free" vehicle bright light signal system A "hands free" vehicle signal system for requesting drivers to dim their vehicles' bright headlights. One front and two rear signal lights are mounted on the exterior of a vehicle and when activated flash "on" and "off" in high intensity patterns. "Hands ... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5212468 | Vehicle signalling system A vehicle signal system for requesting drivers to dim or turn on their vehicles' headlights comprising a signal light for transmitting a high intensity flashing beam to a driver of an oncoming vehicle, a pair of signal lights for transmitting a pair of al... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5119278 | Courtesy light for a vehicle A courtesy light is provided for tractor-trailer to flash a THANK YOU after passing a motor who indicates it is safe to return to the right hand lane of the road. The courtesy light is mounted on the bumper of the truck between the vertical members of the... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5119067 | Rear vehicle courtesy bright light dimming signal system A motor vehicle signalling system for requesting a driver of a vehicle behind another vehicle to dim his bright lights. The signalling system is low in cost, improves vehicle safety, promotes driver courtesy and is adaptable to all motor vehicle styles an... | 06/02/1992 |
| 4974354 | Visual display device for vehicles A visual display device for vehicles includes a message display unit adapted to be viewed from the exterior of the vehicle. The display unit may include a plurality of messages selectively illuminated by controls located inside of the vehicle. The message... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4613846 | Light system for trucks A passing signal light system is shown in form for retrofit installation on trucks or the like and includes a panel with recesses for one or more amber system indicating light units and two or more green or blue signal light units along with a switch for ... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4574269 | Vehicle communicator A visual communicator for a rear window of a vehicle. The communicator is semi-transparent and adapted to be disposed in the rear window of the vehicle for viewing from outside of the vehicle. The degree of transparency is such as to accommodate normal us... | 03/04/1986 |
| 4361828 | Automotive communication A vehicle communication system device consisting of an opto-electrical message display unit adapted to be viewed from the exterior of the vehicle and of a message control unit that is connected to the display unit for programming a message and transmittin... | 11/30/1982 |
