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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8123281 | Proactive aerodynamic truck trailer shroud A power or motive source for an extensible fairing for an articulated motor vehicle is based on a fluid power system. The fluid power system is disposed on the vehicle to be exposed to airflow around the vehicle resulting from forward movement of the vehicle. A coup... | 02/28/2012 |
| D654837 | Instrument panel of a recreational vehicle | 02/28/2012 |
| 8120476 | Digital camera rear-view system A rear-view system for a vehicle has a camera disposed on the vehicle. An electronic control unit receives and processes the image information from the camera. A display displays the processed image information from the electronic control unit. An alarm is operated ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8118186 | Torque limiting cap for air conditioning service ports A torque-limiting cap (100) for an air conditioning service port (14) includes an inner body assembly (122) having a retaining body (116) configured for engagement on the service port, and an outer body assembly (134) annularly dis... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8118005 | Auxiliary power units for vehicles Cooperative operation of an auxiliary power unit having a mechanical power output shaft with a transmission coupled power takeoff operation system of a vehicle is provided by allowing the vehicle's main engine to be cranked by the auxiliary power unit through the po... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8117747 | Installing vehicle wiring harness One or more connectors at one end of a wire bundle are passed through a polarized through-opening in a wall. The wire bundle is advanced to place a grommet having a substantially right angle curved bend, through and along which the wire bundle curves, immediately pr... | 02/21/2012 |
| D653186 | Cowl panel of a truck vehicle | 01/31/2012 |
| 8103395 | Hybrid electric vehicle traction motor driven power take-off control system A hybrid electric work vehicle having an electric traction motor driven power take off used in conjunction with a control system that monitors the hydraulic system for pressure deltas and trend vectors, and that has learning capabilities, is provided for use with a ... | 01/24/2012 |
| D652774 | Skirt of a truck vehicle | 01/24/2012 |
| 8096620 | Injection mold seat riser for modular school bus seats A modular seat frame for a school bus seat includes riser assemblies for supporting the seat fabricated from a moldable material reinforced locally by attachment and reinforcement members. ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8096603 | Pneumatic door assist system with hydraulic lock A lock (57) for a door assist system (12) for use on a vehicle door (10) and connected to a vehicle to lock the door into an open position. The door assist system includes a door handle (40) having a first operable position, a second oper... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8096599 | Stowable table unit system for a vehicle A stowable table unit system for a motor vehicle comprises a table portion, a support leg portion, and a lifting mechanism. The table portion has a top surface and a bottom surface. The lifting mechanism connects to the table portion and positions the table portion ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8096107 | Vehicle energy management system In-a vehicle energy management system engine belt or engine direct driven components are replaced with electrical motors. A main fan unit is replaced with smaller single function electrical components. The larger multipurpose heat exchangers such as the vehicle radi... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8061735 | Vehicle with a protective panel Embodiments disclosed herein provide a vehicle with a protective panel. In one embodiment, the vehicle comprises a frame to which components of the vehicle are attached. At least one fender is attached to the frame. An opening is located on the at least one fender. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8060287 | Service brake control system for optimized regenerative braking of medium or heavy trucks Braking control for a hybrid vehicle provides both service and regenerative mode braking for the driven wheels. A hybrid drive system is coupled to the driven wheels to provide traction power and which is capable of operating in a regenerative braking mode. The serv... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8057138 | Stackable armored vehicle Embodiments comprise a stackable vehicle which may be supported from, or serve as support to, another like vehicle. The vehicle includes a frame and a body supported from the frame. The body includes a weight bearing roof Wheel assemblies are mounted for rotation on... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8056978 | Convertible seating unit A convertible seating unit for a motor vehicle is provided. The convertible seating unit comprises a seat having an upper surface, a front edge and a rear edge. The convertible seating unit further includes a back support comprising a first back support panel and a ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8056952 | Nested seating unit A nested seating unit for use in a motor vehicle is provided. The nested seating unit comprises a first seat having a seating surface and a second seat having a seating surface. The nested seating unit is adjustable between a first position and a second position. In... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8056661 | Motor vehicle with system for conditioning power take-off enablement on an engine compartment being closed A motor vehicle with a system for conditioning power take-off enablement has a powerplant, including an internal combustion engine, for propelling the vehicle. The powerplant is disposed within a compartment. A hood is positionable relative to the compartment to sel... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8056327 | Micro-venturi exhaust cooling device An exhaust gas-cooling device for use on an exhaust gas conveyance system of a vehicle having an exhaust gas passageway to emit exhaust gases from an engine to an outlet includes an exhaust passageway pipe in fluid communication with the engine, and a micro-venturi ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8046168 | System and method for determining position within or without a complex polygon geofence A geofence system which locates a position as within or without the complex polygon type geofence using a simplified algorithm. The algorithm obtains a position and compares it to the polygon by establishing a ray from the position constructed in a cardinal directio... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8038821 | Preparing a pass-through for an occupant compartment—engine compartment ground block A special patch is adhered to the bare metal of a dash panel in covering relation to one or more pass-through holes and their margins before a truck cab is primed and painted. After painting, a cover of the patch is peeled off to expose an electrically conductive me... | 10/18/2011 |
| D647012 | Aerodynamic bumper of a truck vehicle | 10/18/2011 |
| 8026632 | System and method for exporting a vehicle on-board AC power to a second vehicle A method for enabling a truck having an electrical system that can accept shore power to be supplied with shore power is provided. While the truck is stationary, an electric cable is connected between the truck's electrical system and an APU of a second truck that n... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8026446 | Cable assembly for multiple batteries A vehicle battery cable has a plurality of subsidiary or daughter cables where the subsidiary cables have the same length and gauge and exhibit closely matched resistance. The vehicle battery cable connects a plurality of batteries in parallel to a load in a way tha... | 09/27/2011 |
| D645801 | Hood of a truck vehicle | 09/27/2011 |
| D645799 | Bumper of a truck vehicle | 09/27/2011 |
| D645797 | Grille of a truck vehicle | 09/27/2011 |
| 8024118 | Engine idle control using GPS telematics A vehicle reporting its position, typically derived from a global positioning or other navigation system, implements idle time limitation protocols based on its position. The particular protocol can be derived from a central, updated location using a telematics link... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8020914 | Visor support and method Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a visor support and a method of supporting a visor. In one embodiment, the support comprises a body and a flange with the visor is attached to the body such that the visor moves with respect to the body. A fastener attaches the... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8020676 | Tone ring for an anti-lock brake system An ABS tone ring is made of a thermo-set plastic material transparent to electro-magnetic radiation. A plurality of discrete, spaced magnets or ferro-magnetic buttons is arrayed in a circle, embedded in the tone ring. The thermo-set plastic is heat tolerant and resi... | 09/20/2011 |
| D645380 | Truck vehicle cab | 09/20/2011 |
| D644972 | Fender flare of a truck vehicle | 09/13/2011 |
| 8011465 | Air intake plenum for air induction channel An air intake plenum (100) disposed in an air induction channel (112) in a hood (116) defined by a bottom channel wall (120), a rear hood reinforcement wall (122), a cab wall (124), and an exterior skin (126), where t... | 09/06/2011 |
| D644581 | Fender flare of a truck vehicle | 09/06/2011 |
| D642961 | Cab body of a step van | 08/09/2011 |
| 7987666 | Cooling apparatus for exhaust gas temperature control devices Temperature control devices have become common to cool the exhaust stream from a diesel particulate filter before release into the environment. To further cool the filtered exhaust stream and to protect the temperature control device, a duct can be used to surround ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7980574 | Torque rod bracket assembly There is provided a torque rod bracket assembly for an axle assembly of a motor vehicle. The torque rod bracket assembly has a torque rod mounting bracket engaging plates with a plate connector. The torque rod mounting bracket has a base, a first sidewall, and a sec... | 07/19/2011 |
| D641298 | Fender extension of a truck vehicle | 07/12/2011 |
| D640826 | Headlight bezel of a truck vehicle | 06/28/2011 |
