Mark E Popilek

US Patent:

20050073195, Apr 7, 2005

Filed:

Oct 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/679601

Inventors:

Mark Popilek - Clarkston MI, US

International Classification:

B60L003/00

US Classification:

307010100

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus are provided for an intuitive and non-distracting way for a driver of a motor vehicle to access and adjust vehicle system settings. The apparatus comprises a plurality of rotary scroll wheels and a plurality of switches, each of the plurality of switches coupled to and actuable by one of the scroll wheels, and each of the plurality of rotary scroll wheels mounted on a steering wheel rim of the motor vehicle. Preferably, one of the scroll wheels is mounted in an upper right hand quadrant of the steering wheel rim and one is mounted in an upper left hand quadrant. The apparatus further includes a control unit electrically coupled to each of the plurality of switches and configured to cause a motor vehicle function to react to a signal received from at least one of the plurality of switches.

US Patent:

20070253591, Nov 1, 2007

Filed:

Apr 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/738905

Inventors:

Mark Popilek - Clarkston MI, US
Margaret Popilek - Clarkston MI, US

International Classification:

H04R 5/02

US Classification:

381388, 381301

Abstract:

A sound generating device having a flexible three-dimensional and substantially planar shaped body including a soft interior encased within a durable exterior covering. A pair of speakers are arranged within the body at first and second locations proximate an upper facing surface. The padded body is adapted to being, placed underneath an existing cushion for delivering an audio output, and which is selectively audible to an individual whose head is supported upon the cushion.