Summary
Inventor-driven product founder focused on solving rider safety problems: Fongen conceived the integrated rearview mirror after a cycling accident and led design and patenting of the solution, securing patents in the US and Europe for the mirror and housing. acapo-onsagers+2
CEO and operator who has commercialized the invention internationally: as CEO and chairman of TriEye he has overseen product iterations, entry into multiple markets, fundraising activity and commercial scale-up efforts. trieye+2
Technical and sales background bridging engineering and market execution: Fongen's background in electronics engineering and marketing education, together with sensor and sales roles (e.g., at Sensonor), underpins his ability to translate a hardware idea into a manufactured product and to lead go-to-market activities. rocketreach+1
Product oriented toward safety and real-world user testing: TriEye eyewear emphasizes an integrated, adjustable mirror and practical design trade-offs (venting, lens options) to improve cyclist awareness without large aerodynamic or visibility compromises, and has been reviewed and covered in cycling press. trieye+2
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US11256111B2 - Eyeglass lens piece configured for both forward and rearward viewing
February 1, 2022US patent covering an eyeglass lens piece with an integrated mirror/housing arranged to enable the wearer to view behind while maintaining forward vision; describes housing, mirror adjustment and offset to provide required depth of field.
ES2949560T3 - Pieza de lente de anteojos configurada para visión tanto hacia adelante como hacia atrás
Granted European patent (translated title) describing the eyeglass lens piece with a projecting housing containing an adjustable mirror to enable rearward viewing while minimizing obstruction and aerodynamic impact.