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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8049595 | System and method for wireless control of multiple remote electronic systems An in-vehicle transmitter for wirelessly controlling a plurality of remote electronic systems is described. The transmitter includes a memory configured to store a plurality of wireless control code for the plurality of remote electronic systems. The plurality of wi... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7636658 | Digital memo recorder having removable memory unit for vehicle interior A digital memo recorder for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The digital memo recorder includes a digital audio recorder coupleable to an accessory unit of the vehicle interior. The digital audio recorder is configured to receive audible sounds from the vehicle inte... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7461899 | Recliner mechanism A recliner mechanism for a vehicle seat includes a toothed sector member secured to a seat frame and first and second pivoted pawl members each including a plurality of teeth to engage the teeth of the sector member. The first and second pawl members also each pivot... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7401853 | Vehicular video system An entertainment system for a vehicle has a display configured such that it may be pivoted with respect to a seat. The display may be configured to be pivoted in either a forward direction or a direction opposite the forward direction. The display may be configured ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7377584 | Articulating high latch for a seat A method and a high latch for a vehicle seat. The vehicle seat has a seatback pivotably coupled to a seat base and the seat base is coupled to a vehicle body having a vehicle wall. The high latch includes a hook carriage including a structural hook, with the hook ca... | 05/27/2008 |
| D570005 | Lens for a vehicle interior light | 05/27/2008 |
| 7281751 | Sliding visor A visor (20) has a visor core (30,140) with a channel (36,100) for receiving a polymeric slide (54,130) fixedly coupled to a visor pivot rod (22) via a detent spring (56,120) to allow the visor to be adjustably moved along a... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7257426 | Wireless communications systems and method A wireless communications system and method adapted for use in automotive applications for enabling automatic, high-speed, wireless voice and/or data communications link to be established between a wide variety of external devices and various electronic subsystems o... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7197801 | Automotive vehicle seat insert There is disclosed a method of manufacturing an insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert preferably includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also pr... | 04/03/2007 |
| H2176 | System for processing interior environment complaints from building occupants Occupants of a building are able to submit complaints regarding operating conditions, such as temperature, humidity and air quality, via a web site on an Intranet or Internet. The server for the web site logs the complaints and current environmental conditions in a ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7052091 | Automotive vehicle seat insert There is disclosed an insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert preferably includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also preferably includes a blower... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7029049 | Adjustable armrest An armrest mounted to a base and a method of inhibiting the movement of an armrest is disclosed. The armrest comprises an armrest support member adapted to be coupled to the base, the armrest support member being movable in a linear direction between a first positio... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7024254 | Method for controlling a discrete system A system and method for controlling a controlled parameter that affects a target parameter of a target zone is disclosed. The method comprises providing a feedback control loop having a switching controller, a controlled device, and an averaging device. The controll... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6981730 | Seat storage system A seat has a seating surface and a bottom to which a sliding panel is mounted. The bottom of the seat includes a storage bin for removably holding items stored therein, which is selectively exposed by the sliding panel when translated from a position aligned with th... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6980910 | Extensions to dynamically configurable process for diagnosing faults in rotating machines A method and apparatus for detecting problems in a rotating machine is disclosed. The method and apparatus include creating a definition of the rotating machine using a plurality of templates that specify components and functional characteristics of the components. ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6978126 | Transceiver with closed loop control of antenna tuning and power level A trainable transceiver for learning and transmitting an activation signal that includes an RF carrier frequency modulated with a code for remotely actuating a device, such as a garage door opener. The trainable transceiver preferably includes a controller, a signal... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6966598 | Adjusting device for a vehicle seat The present invention concerns an apparatus for adjusting the vertical and longitudinal position and the inclination of a pivotable seat part (2) of a vehicle seat (1) relative to a floor structure (4) of the vehicle, having a linkage that encom... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6942945 | Adapter system for a battery A battery and adapter system includes a first battery adapter and a second battery adapter. The first battery adapter may be coupled to a storage battery, and a second battery adapter may be coupled to the first battery adapter. The first and second battery adapters... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6937909 | Pattern recognition adaptive controller A pattern recognition adaptive controller configured to dynamically adjust proportional gain and integral time control parameters based upon patterns that characterize the closed-loop response. The pattern recognition adaptive controller receives a sampled signal re... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6922140 | System for monitoring the pressure of tires of a motor vehicle According to one exemplary embodiment, a system for monitoring the pressure of tires of a motor vehicle with location of the wheels comprises a monitoring element and a pressure sensor. Each pressure sensor is associated with a transmitter with which it transmits to... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6921118 | Sliding and nesting console system A console system which may translate longitudinally in a vehicle includes a forward end which is capable of being at least partially nested with a vehicle instrument panel. The range of movement may extend to the front seats or further toward the rear of the vehicle... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6893086 | Automotive vehicle seat insert There is disclosed an insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert preferably includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also preferably includes a blower... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6883853 | Anchoring device for a vehicle seat that can be installed and removed without the use of tools An anchoring device for a seat that can be installed and removed inside a vehicle without the use of tools has at least one locking unit (2, 4) with a first functional part attached in stationary fashion to the vehicle, and a second functional part attached t... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6862540 | System and method for filling gaps of missing data using source specified data A method and apparatus are provided for filling a gap of missing data using source specified data. The method includes analyzing a first set of data representative of utility consumption for a plurality of days to determine clusters of days of the week having simila... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6857194 | Vehicle compass system with continuous automatic calibration The compass system of the present invention utilizes an improved calibration routine in which a processing circuit of the compass recalibrates the compass each time three data points are obtained from a magnetic field sensor that meet predetermined criteria. One suc... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6848293 | Weight drop system A weight drop system includes a frame, a base weight, at least one supplemental weight, a carriage, at least one gripper carried by the carriage and a hold mechanism. The base weight is movable relative to the frame between an undeployed position and a deployed load... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6828755 | Battery system module A module for a battery is disclosed. The module includes a power system in the container. The power system also includes a high voltage battery for powering high voltage loads. The power system also includes a low voltage battery for powering low voltage loads. The ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6816811 | Method of intelligent data analysis to detect abnormal use of utilities in buildings Outlier identification is employed to detect abnormally high or low energy use in a building. The utility use is measured periodically throughout each day and the measurements are grouped according to days that have similar average utility consumption levels. The da... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6811221 | Cantilever supported height adjustable headrest A cantilever supported headrest for use in a vehicle seat such as in the center occupant position in a non-first row application of a vehicle including a split seat back. The cantilever supported headrest includes a two-piece headrest support frame having a flange f... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6811198 | System for storing a load in a vehicle The present invention concerns a system for storing cargo within a vehicle. The invention is characterized by a support device (2), attached or attachable in the cargo area (4) of the vehicle, for cargo receiving means (6). The support device ( | 11/02/2004 |
| 6808097 | Pivot down container holder and tray combination A container holder/tray combination includes a housing for mounting to a vehicle. The housing defines a recess for receiving therein at least one container holder, a cover pivotally mounted to the housing for covering the container holder and housing when in a close... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6802562 | Seat back for a vehicle seat comprising an integrated protective device The invention concerns a seatback for a vehicle seat, having an integrated protective device. The protective device includes a device that generates a torque acting in a pivoting direction on an upper back part, a rear-end impact detector that is in effective connec... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6789832 | Article attachment system An article attachment system is disclosed for a vehicle having one or more receiving members. The system includes a base having an attachment device to couple and uncouple the base with the receiving member. The base is configured to interchangeably receive an artic... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6786541 | Air distribution system for ventilated seat A ventilated vehicle seat includes an imperforate foam air plenum member located in a foam cushion top. The air plenum member is assembled from a molded box-like foam member and an integrally molded cover. The air plenum has an air port for application of positive o... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6752304 | Rear cargo storage assembly A removable storage tray frame (20) which is insertable into a storage compartment (16) in the floor (14) of a vehicle (10) is provided. The storage tray frame (20) has at least one door (24) which is capable of being rotate... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6752443 | Load floor system A load floor system (10) for a vehicle with a seat assembly, a structural member under the seat assembly, and a floor space adjacent the seat assembly. The load floor system (10) includes a retractable panel coupled to the structural member, a first li... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6745444 | Method of manufacturing a seat A method of manufacturing a seat assembly is disclosed and includes the steps of providing a seat frame having a hog lance loop, providing a trim cover, providing a fastener strip formed in a plane and having a base section and a tab section including a hinge portio... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6742841 | Vehicle seat with auto-fold leg One embodiment of the invention relates to a vehicle seat. The vehicle seat comprises a seat back coupled to a vehicle by a base bracket or directly to the vehicle. A seat base is coupled to the seat back and configured to rotate from a seating position to a stored ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6726267 | Console assembly A console assembly includes: a storage module (16) having an interior compartment for holding items, an upper module (12) for storing items and a lower module (14) having a recess for holding items. The lower module (14) is connected to t... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6727708 | Battery monitoring system A battery monitoring system is disclosed. The system comprises a means for acquiring a value representative of a first period of time during which the battery will deliver a sufficient amount of power. The system also comprises a means for measuring a set of paramet... | 04/27/2004 |
