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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20100212298 | METHOD OF REGENERATING AN EXHAUST AFTER TREATMENT DEVICE A method of controlling combustion in an internal combustion engine with exhaust after treatment device is proposed, wherein upon detection of a request for a regeneration event of the exhaust after treatment device, a regeneration combustion mode comprising a pilot inj... | 08/26/2010 |
| 20100211708 | WIRELESS STREAMED DATA TO USB CONVERTER AND METHOD A converter and method for converting wirelessly streamed data to USB compatible data is provided. The converter includes a USB connector for interfacing with a first electronic device that is USB ready to provide USB compatible data, such as file and directory data str... | 08/19/2010 |
| 20100205622 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radi... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100202623 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radi... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100200968 | MICROWAVE CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY A microwave circuit assembly including a flip-chip attachable integrated circuit die attached to a substrate by an interconnect device. The integrated circuit die and the substrate have microstrip transmission lines that are electrically coupled through the interconnect... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100200737 | Optical system for controlling light propagation along a light path An optical system and method for controlling light propagation along a light path. An optical element such as a lens is formed of a first light transmitting material and has a surface finish effective to scatter light impinging on the surface. Index matching material co... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100199647 | HEAT UREA STRAINER FOR DIESEL ENGINE A urea strainer includes a mesh for removing impurities from urea passing therethrough and heatable wires to heat the urea as it passes through the mesh. The urea is provided to an emission control system of a diesel engine.... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100198464 | DIAGNOSABLE MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY A diagnosable magnetic switch assembly and method for determining a seat occupant. A network in the assembly includes a resistor in series with a magnetic switch, and a resistor in parallel with the series combination. Such an arrangement provides distinct assembly resi... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100198428 | MULTI-PURPOSE FOB SYSTEM A wireless device is provided having an integrated vehicle fob and entertainment functionality. The wireless device includes a vehicle fob transponder for providing signals to a vehicle for at least one of remote keyless entry, passive entry, passive start, and immobili... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100195482 | HIERARCHICALLY MODULATED OFDM COMMUNICATION FROM A SATELLITE-BASED TRANSMITTER WITH REDUCED SECONDARY DATA LOSS FROM CLIPPING High priority data and low priority digital data are transmitted as primary and secondary data in hierarchically modulated, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) from an earth-orbiting satellite. To enable the transmitter amplifier to be operated with less b... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100192721 | Pull-Pull Cable Assembly Having a Self-Adjusting Cable Tensioning Assembly The improved pull-pull cable assembly includes a self-adjusting tensioning assembly for taking up any additional cable length gained relative to the sheathing length when the pull-pull pulley assembly is bent or looped. The self-adjusting tensioning assembly is containe... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100192698 | SEAT SENSOR APPARATUS FOR OCCUPANT PRESENCE DETECTION An occupant presence sensor apparatus disposed in a seat includes first and second substantially non-compliant force translation plates generally parallel to the seating surface of the seat, an elastomeric mat disposed between the first and second force translation plat... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100191390 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING THE OCCUPANCY OF A VEHICLE SEAT A passenger occupancy detection system and method are provided for detecting occupancy of a vehicle seat. The system includes a pressure sensor for monitoring pressure of the seat. Routines are employed to monitor the pressure and to determine the occupancy of the seat ... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100189204 | HYBRID SWITCHED-PHASED DIVERSITY SYSTEM AND METHOD A receiver system and method are provided, wherein the system includes a plurality of antenna elements, and a receiver device configured to emit an output based upon the received signal. The receiver device communicates a control signal that corresponds to a determined ... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100188834 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a fold-up case formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, a... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100188349 | CONTROL PANELS FOR ONBOARD INSTRUMENTS Control panel for onboard instruments of vehicles, comprising:
| 07/29/2010 |
| 20100188248 | DUAL PURPOSE WIRELESS DEVICE A communications system utilizing a portable communications device for controlling functions in a vehicle includes a first display for controlling vehicle operating functions and a first transceiver connected to the first display device. A multifunctional control switch... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100188232 | BREATH ANALYZER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME A breath analyzer system and method for determining an estimate of blood alcohol concentration of a person. A light source projects light into a sampling region where breath from the person is expected. A first light detector and a second light detector are configured t... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100186217 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radi... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100182765 | RF/EMI SHIELD An RF/EMI shield has a planar conductive element and a plurality of solder spheres extending around the edges making electrical and mechanical contact with the conductive element to form a shield which can be soldered in a surface mount process directly over components ... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100182157 | WIRELESS BATTERY SENSOR A sensor includes a detector circuit configured to measure current, voltage, and temperature of a battery. A processor is in communication with the detector circuit and is configured to convert the current, voltage, and temperature into battery information. A transmitte... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100180865 | Barrier Coatings for a Piezoelectric Device Provided are barrier coatings and methods for applying barrier coatings to piezoelectric actuators that are intended for use in automotive fuel injectors. The barrier coatings are characterised by the presence of at least one organic layer, and additionally metal and/or... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100180696 | SYSTEMS INVOLVING COMPACT TORQUE SENSING A torque sensor system comprising, an inner tooth, an outer tooth disposed on an outer yoke member centered on an axis spaced radially from the inner tooth, a plate member, a retainer member operative to retain the outer yoke member and the plate member, a magnet member... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100176578 | METHOD OF FOLDING AN INFLATABLE CUSHION AND AIRBAG MODULE HAVING A FOLDED INFLATABLE CUSHION A method of folding an inflatable cushion into a housing of an airbag module is provided, the method including: arranging the inflatable cushion in an un-inflated position to define a first pleat and a second pleat each extending from a first end of the inflatable cushi... | 07/15/2010 |
| 20100175669 | METHOD OF POLING FERROELECTRIC MATERIALS A method of poling a ferroelectric sample suitable for use in a fuel injector of an internal combustion engine, the method comprising providing a ferroelectric sample having a stack of ferroelectric layers, wherein adjacent layers are separated by internal electrodes, f... | 07/15/2010 |
| 20100170329 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TESTING A FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLE An apparatus and method is described for testing a multi-hole fuel injector nozzle. The apparatus comprises mounting means for the multi-hole nozzle and fuel supply means for supplying fuel to the multi-hole nozzle. The multi-hole nozzle is mounted outside a measurement... | 07/08/2010 |
| 20100166211 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radi... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100162977 | Rotationally Balanced Camshaft Assembly A method for intentionally imbalancing one or more mass elements of a camshaft assembly to provide overall rotational balance to the assembly, also referred to herein as “zero balance”. Such intentional imbalance may be imparted to any element of a camshaft assembly... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100155157 | Supercharged hybrid input differential engine system A hybrid input differential engine system comprising a planetary gear set. Preferably, an ICE is connected to the planet gear carrier, the output shaft is connected to the ring gear, and the sun gear is connected to a supercharger/expander and an electric or hydraulic m... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100155015 | HVAC Assembly Including Temperature Mixing Valve A HVAC assembly includes a temperature mixing valve that comprises a shaft, an upper paddle, a lower paddle, and a yielding means. The upper paddle and the lower paddle attach to the shaft. The yielding means applies a force to keep the upper paddle sealed to prevent co... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100154907 | UREA STORAGE SYSTEM A urea storage system comprising a storage tank for a urea solution is provided. The system comprises a heated reservoir, a channel connecting the storage tank to the heated reservoir and a pump for drawing urea from the heated reservoir. A second pump including an actu... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100154188 | Method For Securing A Heat Exchanger Bracket A method for attaching a bracket to a heat exchanger comprises providing a heat exchanger having a mounting surface. A bracket having an edge portion that conforms to the mounting surface is located in contact with the mounting surface. A portion of the mounting surface... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100152949 | VEHICLE EVENT RECORDING SYSTEM AND METHOD A vehicle event recording system is provided which includes one or more GPS receivers for sensing position of a vehicle, and an event detector for detecting a vehicle event. The recording system includes memory for storing vehicle path data and an input for receiving si... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100148948 | VEHICLE LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD A vehicle lane departure warning system and method are provided. The system includes a position sensor for sensing position of a vehicle and memory storing learned vehicle path data. The system further includes a controller for processing the position data and determini... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100148602 | OIL RETAINER COOLING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR An electric motor having an oil retainer cooling assembly fixed onto the motor shaft between the rotor assembly and support bearing within the motor housing. The retainer cooling assembly is a single piece unit used to retain oil in the support bearing and to induce air... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100147501 | CURLED MANIFOLD FOR EVAPORATOR A manifold for use in a heat exchanger assembly and a method of forming the manifold is disclosed herein. The assembly includes an upper manifold defining an interior and having a upper top portion having an upper opening in the center of said upper top portion. A parti... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100147498 | HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY A heat exchanger assembly including a first and second heat exchangers disposed in sandwiched relationship with one another. The tubes and air fins of the first and second heat exchangers are aligned with one another in a transverse air flow direction. A plurality of mi... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100146953 | EXHAUST GAS STEAM GENERATION SYSTEM A cylindrical stainless steel housing includes an exhaust inlet collar and exhaust outlet collar allowing exhaust gas to travel therethrough at a mean flow velocity in accordance with a velocity formula. A plurality of stainless steel tubes extend through the housing fr... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100145640 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL PARAMETER ESTIMATION A method is provided for estimating an electrical parameter of a circuit-under-test (e.g., resistance, capacitance and/or inductance). The method acquires samples during a plurality of charging cycles rather than during just one, which allows an extended overall time pe... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100145597 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING FUEL INJECTOR PERFORMANCE TO REDUCE VARIABILITY IN FUEL INJECTION A method for equalizing fuel injector flows among a plurality of fuel injectors in an internal combustion engine including the steps of a) characterizing the electrical and/or mechanical performance of each fuel injector; b) imprinting characterization data on each fuel... | 06/10/2010 |
