Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, North America, Inc.

Location: Erlanger, KY
No. of patents: 23

Number	Title	Issue Date
8108148	Method and system for mapping environments containing dynamic obstacles The present invention relates to a method and system for mapping environments containing dynamic obstacles. In one embodiment, the present invention is a method for mapping an environment containing dynamic obstacles using a processor including the steps of forming ...	01/31/2012
7452020	Self locating bracket A bracket assembly allows assembly of a seat back frame to an attachment bar in a vehicle. The bracket assembly includes a locating bracket and a hook. The locating bracket is fixedly secured to the seat back frame. The locating bracket has a slot for receiving the ...	11/18/2008
7452019	Sliding and stowing motor vehicle seat A vehicle includes a seat assembly for supporting an occupant above a floor and an adjustment mechanism providing generally horizontal movement of the seat assembly relative to the floor and substantially vertical movement of the seat assembly through an opening in ...	11/18/2008
7448166	Cable guide mechanism for luggage handles A guide member for guiding a cable in an automotive vehicle, wherein the cable includes a handle having a grab portion and a stem supported at an end of the cable. The guide member includes a fastener, a guide portion and an end portion. The fastener is operative fo...	11/11/2008
7441822	Adjustable vehicle seat A seat assembly movable in both longitudinal and transverse directions in an automotive vehicle. The seat assembly includes a seat cushion and an adjuster mechanism. The seat cushion has an upper surface for supporting a seated occupant above a floor of an automotiv...	10/28/2008
7438344	Convertible top weather strip A sealing or weather strip for attachment to a convertible top of an automotive vehicle, the strip having an upwardly facing, generally C-shaped channel for receiving water from the top during rainy weather or during washing of the vehicle. The strip further has an ...	10/21/2008
7435496	Anhydrous proton conductor based on heterocycle attached to a polymer backbone The invention relates to proton-conducting polymers, including tetrazole-containing polymers. Proton-conducting membranes useful for fuel cell applications are formed from mixtures of a polymer with one or more non-aqueous proton sources. In representative examples ...	10/14/2008
7427929	Method and apparatus for previewing conditions on a highway Apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an advisory system that transmits information regarding the status of the host vehicle to drivers of other vehicles, in particular when the status of the host vehicle presents a hazardous conditi...	09/23/2008
7422261	Reinforcing support incorporated into a glove box retaining structure located proximate a pivot actuating handle mechanism A pivotally actuated glove box mounted within a vehicle dashboard and exhibiting reinforcing support proximate a mounting location of an exterior handle mechanism. A volume-holding bin includes an inner panel secured to locations associated with the bin. Projecting ...	09/09/2008
7407215	Child seat top tether rerouter and bracket A tether anchor assembly is coupled to a vehicle allowing a child seat tether to be connected thereto. The anchor assembly includes a mounting bracket, a receiver bracket, a nylon loop and a boot. The mounting bracket is configured to be fixedly secured to the vehic...	08/05/2008
7401527	Windshield wiper pressure sensor A pressure sensor assembly for measuring the pressure between a windshield and a windshield wiper. The pressure sensor assembly includes a support structure, a strain gage and a bearing member. The support structure supports the wiper spaced apart from the windshiel...	07/22/2008
7401957	Temporary set structure for headlamp to bumper datum A bracket allows controlled positioning of a bumper cover relative to a lamp housing (such as a headlamp housing) when the headlamp housing and bumper cover are mounted on a vehicle. The bracket has an elongated body having a first end and a second end, and attaches...	07/22/2008
7399106	Lens optics used to reduce part deformation due to heat A light assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a lens holder that supports an internal lens. The light assembly includes a light source powered by the vehicle. The internal lens includes a first surface having a plurality of protrusions. The protrusion scatter ...	07/15/2008
7396063	Integrated closeout flap for reclining rear seat assemblies A rear seat assembly is for use in an automotive vehicle having a package shelf includes a generally horizontal seat cushion, a seat back and a flap. The seat cushion is fixedly secured to the vehicle. The seat back is pivotally coupled to the vehicle for movement b...	07/08/2008
7392696	Sensorless tire pressure estimating method for vehicle with ABS brake control Variations in pressure of a pneumatic tire on a vehicle with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) are estimated, without using additional instrumentation, by determining a spring constant K for the wheel while it is in rolling motion by determining angular velocity of ...	07/01/2008
7390969	Wire harness grommet A wire harness grommet assembly includes a sheet metal panel having a speaker hole and a grommet for supporting a wire harness from an audio speaker disposed in the speaker hole. The sheet metal panel has an emboss formed along a peripheral edge of the speaker hole....	06/24/2008
7380545	Oil drain device for an engine oil separator An oil separator separates oil from crankcase gases of an internal combustion engine. The oil drainage device includes an inlet, an outlet and a plurality of stages arranged in a stack between the inlet and the outlet. Each stage includes a generally upright side wa...	06/03/2008
7370901	Glove box assembly A glove box assembly for a vehicle includes a box member that is adapted to fit in an opening of the vehicle. The box member includes front and rear surfaces with the rear surface including a guide surface formed thereon. The box member also includes a recessed port...	05/13/2008
7367602	Storage bin assembly A bin assembly for use in an interior passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. The bin assembly includes a nut, a bin and a bracket for fixedly securing the bin assembly to the motor vehicle. The bracket includes a hole extending therethrough. The bin has an end wa...	05/06/2008
7350841	Glove box assembly A glove box assembly for a vehicle includes a box member that is adapted to fit in an opening of the vehicle. The box member includes front and rear surfaces with the rear surface including a guide surface formed thereon. The box member includes at least one latch s...	04/01/2008
7350947	Lens optics used to reduce part deformation due to heat A light assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a lens holder that supports an internal lens. The light assembly includes a light source powered by the vehicle. The internal lens includes an undulating surface facing the light source. A reflective metallic layer...	04/01/2008
7297900	Bypass weld torch Methods of arc welding and an arc welding assembly comprise a power source configured to provide a welding current, and a single weld housing. The weld housing comprises a welding torch, which comprises a consumable electrode wire. The welding torch defining an elon...	11/20/2007
7276200	Apparatus and method for removing a part from mold An apparatus for removing a part from a mold includes a frame and a retrieving assembly having a member mount attached to the frame and a plurality of part retaining members attached to the member mount, at least two of the retaining members being offset from one an...	10/02/2007

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Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, North America, Inc.