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Mountable Printable Placard With Headband
A resilient headband in a shape for being mounted on the head of the user. The headband is equipped with a longitudinal slotted member for holding a placard.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110043145 | METHOD AND CIRCUIT FOR PROCESSING A RESOLVER FAULT A method of processing a resolver fault in a motor generator unit (MGU) includes receiving a position signal from a resolver describing a measured angular position of a rotor of the MGU, determining the presence of the resolver fault using the position signal, and calcu... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110036723 | METHODS OF COATING MAGNESIUM-BASED SUBSTRATES A method of coating a magnesium-based substrate includes applying a first potential of electric current to the substrate and, after applying, immersing the substrate in an electrocoat coating composition. After immersing, a second potential of electric current is applie... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110024210 | HYBRID POWERTRAIN WITH AN ENGINE INPUT CLUTCH AND METHOD OF CONTROL A powertrain is provided with a first input clutch and a second input clutch, each of which is selectively engageable to connect an engine with a transmission input member. Selective engagement of the first input clutch permits a motor to power the engine to start the e... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110021311 | MOTOR-ASSIST SHIFT CONTROL IN A HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSMISSION A method for operating a motor vehicle hybrid powertrain having an engine, a motor-generator and a multi-speed automatically-shiftable transmission, wherein the engine and the motor-generator operate to supply torque to the transmission for driving a vehicle. The method... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110021300 | MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH MULTI-AXIS TRANSFER Various embodiments of electrically-variable transmissions are provided that have two motor-generators, two planetary gear sets, and two torque-transmitting mechanisms, including a rotating-type clutch and a stationary-type clutch. An input member is connected for commo... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110018723 | FLUID LEVEL DETECTION SYSTEM A fluid level detection system includes a fluid reservoir defining a cavity for holding fluid therein. A fluid level sensor is mounted to the fluid reservoir. The solenoid body defines a first opening establishing fluid communication between an armature chamber and a ca... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110017186 | GAS SPRING ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIR GUN An air gun including a trigger assembly, a gas spring assembly, and a latch assembly is disclosed. The trigger assembly is moveable between an uncocked position and a cocked position. The gas spring assembly includes a compression cylinder and a piston moveable between ... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110017007 | COUNTERBALANCE MECHANISM FOR END-EFFECTOR CONFIGURATION AND METHOD OF USE A set-up stand is provided including a counterbalance mechanism for use in reconfiguring an end-effector with an articulating portion rotated by a bi-directional rotary locking device, for example, a clutch. A counterbalance mechanism is provided including a holding mem... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110015021 | CLUTCH ARRANGEMENTS FOR AN ELECTRICALLY-VARIABLE TRANSMISSION Various embodiments of electrically-variable transmissions are provided that have a first and a second motor-generator, a first and a second planetary gear set, and two torque-transmitting mechanisms, including a rotating-type clutch and a stationary-type clutch. An inp... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110006551 | LATCH ASSEMBLY AND DETENT LEVER THEREOF A latch assembly includes a frame configured for attachment to a vehicle and having a base. The latch assembly also includes a fork bolt rotatably attached to the frame, and a detent lever rotatably attached to the frame. The detent lever includes a first arm and a seco... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110005617 | VALVE CONFIGURATION FOR A LUBRICATION CIRCUIT OF A LATCHED PUMP APPLIED CLUTCH TRANSMISSION A hydraulic control circuit for a transmission is provided including a source of pressurized fluid and at least one selectively engageable torque transmitting mechanism. At least one latching valve is provided in communication with the source and is operable to selectiv... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110005210 | TANK ASSEMBLY A tank assembly (70) for storing a liquid reductant (74) includes a tank (78) defining a chamber (82), a filler tube (94) having an opening (102) and at least partially defining a fill passageway (98) from the opening ( 01/13/2011 | |
| 20100330894 | SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY ACTIVE HATCH VENT A vent assembly is disposed within an interior space of a vehicle for opening and closing fluid communication between the interior space and an exterior of the vehicle. The vent assembly includes a housing defining a plurality of openings and a plurality of vanes dispos... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100320849 | ELECTRONIC DRIVE UNIT An electronic drive unit includes a case housing that extends along a primary axis. A sleeve shaft and an electric motor are disposed in the hollow interior of the case housing. The electric motor is operatively connected to the sleeve shaft to rotate the sleeve shaft a... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100320407 | FLUID-BIASED HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE A hydraulic control valve is provided having a solenoid body, an energizable coil, and an armature positioned adjacent the coil. A valve stem extends from the armature. The coil is energizable to move the armature and the valve stem from a first position to a second pos... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100319789 | SMALL ENGINE EMISSIONS CONTROL VALVE A valve assembly for a fuel tank for a small engine includes a housing. A membrane is supported by the housing such that the membrane covers a housing opening. The membrane allows the passage of vapor through the membrane and into the housing cavity and prevents the pas... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100317476 | Hybrid Module for Interconnecting an Engine and a Transmission A hybrid module is configured to interconnect an engine and a transmission. The hybrid module includes an electric motor and a first and second carrier. The first carrier is operatively connected to the transmission and is rotatable about the central axis at a first rot... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100314860 | REVERSIBLY DEPLOYABLE ENERGY ABSORBING ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR OPERATING THE SAME A reversibly deployable energy absorbing assembly includes a rigid support structure having at least one inlet and at least one outlet; a flexible covering sealingly engaged with the rigid support structure to define an inflatable interior region; a gas source in fluid ... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100314185 | Hybrid Module for Interconnecting an Engine and a Dual-Clutch Transmission A hybrid module interconnects an engine and a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The hybrid module includes a first carrier, a second carrier, and a first clutch. The first carrier is operatively connected to the DCT and is rotatable about the axis at a first rotational ve... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100313842 | CORROSION RESISTANT INSERT FOR A CYLINDER HEAD An engine includes a cylinder head at least partially defining a valve seat pocket. A valve seat is located proximate to the cylinder head to at lest partially define the valve seat pocket. A pocket filler is located between the valve seat and the pocket insert such tha... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100305824 | REDUCTION OF SHIFT OCCURANCES ASSOCIATED WITH HYBRID VEHICLES A method for controlling operating mode of a vehicle having the electrically variable transmission includes requesting a shift in the operating mode of the transmission and determining if the shift in operating mode is desirable given vehicle conditions. If a shift is d... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100305821 | Method of Controlling Brake Power for a Vehicle with an Electrically Variable Transmission A method of controlling brake power flow for a vehicle with an electrically variable transmission is provided. When the brake power exceeds a power absorption capability of the energy storage system, then vehicle conditions are evaluated to determine if control of an en... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100305791 | Method for Controlling Multiple EVT Shifts in a Multi-Mode Hybrid Transmission A method of performing shifts includes determining whether a multiple-shift maneuver is needed, whether a single-staged input profile is needed, and creating the single-staged input speed profile. The profile is matched to first or second multiple-shift patterns, neithe... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100304928 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIRECTLY ENTERING NEUTRAL IDLE DURING A GARAGE SHIFT A vehicle includes an engine, a multi-speed transmission with a neutral idle (NI) mode capability, and a controller. The controller allows direct entry into the NI mode during a garage shift (GS) event. One clutch is actuated during the GS event, and a different clutch ... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100304927 | DUAL GAIN CLUTCH CONTROL SYSTEM An automatic transmission includes a control system for controlling a clutch of the transmission. The control system includes a first variable flow solenoid and a second variable flow solenoid, each in selective fluid communication with the clutch. The first variable fo... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100304924 | HYBRID POWERTRAIN WITH TORQUE-MULTIPLYING ENGINE STARTING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A HYBRID POWERTRAIN A hybrid powertrain is provided that provides engine starting from an electric-only mode with a reduced torque load on the motor/generator. The powertrain includes an engine and a motor/generator, which may be a single motor/generator in a strong or full hybrid, but is ... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100304918 | PLANETARY CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED PARK GEAR FOR A TRANSMISSION A planetary carrier assembly for a transmission includes a first carrier portion and a second carrier portion. The first carrier portion includes a spider flange portion and at least one first carrier arm half extending along the longitudinal axis. The second carrier po... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100304912 | Transmission with Mechanically-Biased Clutch A transmission configured for receiving power from an engine is provided with a normally-closed clutch in order to permit operation in modes requiring closure of the clutch even when hydraulic power from a pump powered by the engine or by rotation of a transmission memb... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100304195 | FIXTURE FOR HOLDING TERMINALS OF A BATTERY IN ALIGNMENT A fixture is configured for holding terminals of a battery in alignment. The fixture includes a first and a second side member. The first and second side members each include a plurality of first and second teeth, respectively. The second side member is movable relative... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100303636 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN AUXILIARY PUMP FOR A TRANSMISSION A method of operating an auxiliary pump for an electrically variable transmission includes purging the auxiliary pump when an auxiliary pump temperature is below a minimum operating temperature and above a minimum purge temperature. The auxiliary pump fluid temperature ... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100301867 | REGENERATION CAPACITY CONTROL METHOD FOR A BATTERY A method for controlling regeneration of a battery includes determining a scaled value for a state of charge of the battery, a scaled value for a battery temperature and a scaled value for a maximum charging power of the battery. An actual battery temperature is then co... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100301785 | Method and Apparatus for Electromagnetically Braking a Motor An electromagnetic braking system and method is provided for selectively braking a motor using an electromagnetic brake having an electromagnet, a permanent magnet, a rotor assembly, and a brake pad. The brake assembly applies when the electromagnet is de-energized and ... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100301642 | FLUIDIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A SEAT A fluid-based or fluidic climate control system for a seat includes first and second portions positionable adjacent to first and second surfaces of the seat and a fluid control module (FCM) for circulating fluid in a closed-loop within the portions. The FCM delivers flu... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100301618 | CABLE-ACTUATED INERTIAL LOCK FOR A VEHICLE DOOR A vehicle includes a door assembly having an outside door handle, a latching assembly, and a cable-actuated inertial lock having a moveable linkage disposed within a cavity of a stationary housing. A first end of the cable is connected to the handle, and a second end is... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100301594 | Guide Assembly for a Safety Belt A seat assembly includes a seat of a vehicle, a safety belt, and a guide assembly. The seat includes a seat back and an attachment feature that is operatively connected to the seat back. The safety belt includes webbing that is configured to extend in a generally diagon... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100301580 | VEHICLE WITH STEP ASSEMBLY A vehicle includes a vehicle body. The body defines a wheel well and has a body panel that at least partially defines an opening of the wheel well. A wheel is operatively connected to the vehicle body, is selectively rotatable about an axis, and is at least partially di... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100300797 | HYBRID TRANSMISSION HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL BLOCK COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD A cooling system for an electrically variable transmission includes an electric motor having a plurality of connectors. The plurality of connectors are each assembled within a plurality of connector openings in a terminal block. Fluid from within a passageway is supplie... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100300393 | Spring Start for a Vehicle Engine A spring assembly is mounted on a crankshaft for a vehicle. A selector mechanism for the spring assembly selectively connects the spring assembly to the crankshaft. The selector mechanism is engaged in a first position to connect the spring to the crankshaft when the en... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100300170 | VARIABLE CRIMP ON FLANGE TOOL A variable crimp on flange (COF) tool is provided for engaging and attaching a weather strip and like structures onto a flange. The COF tool includes a housing with two or more crimp rollers that project therefrom. For example, a fixed roller is mounted to the housing t... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100299888 | Clamp Configured for Compressing a Section of a Battery Module A clamp is configured for compressing a section of a battery module. The clamp includes a body, an arm, a first jaw, and a second jaw. The first jaw is operatively connected to the body. The arm is operatively connected to the body. The second jaw is operatively connect... | 12/02/2010 |
