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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176732 | Exhaust aftertreatment system An apparatus for treating engine exhaust gas includes comprising an exhaust conduit for leading exhaust gases from an engine to an outlet, a particulate filter connected in the exhaust conduit to receive exhaust gas, a heat source connected in the exhaust conduit up... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8160804 | System and method for thermal management of engine during idle shutdown A system and method for controlling an internal combustion engine of a vehicle during an automatic shutdown process, in particular to cool the engine to a predetermined safe shutdown temperature, includes the steps of determining that vehicle-idle conditions exist a... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157313 | Storage unit with electronic device mounting structure An overhead storage unit including a single unit that spans across substantially the entire lateral width of the vehicle adjacent the top of the front windshield. In some preferred embodiments, the overhead storage unit includes a removable electronic device (such a... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8122989 | Battery box system and method In the preferred embodiments, a novel system and method is for mounting a battery box within a vehicle is disclosed. The system and method includes, among other things, a novel battery box that is mounted between two chassis frame members that extend lengthwise alon... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8099953 | Method and apparatus for controlling exhaust temperature of a diesel engine An apparatus and method for cooling an exhaust gas flow of an internal combustion engine of a truck or other vehicle includes a conduit connected to an air source, for example, a turbo driven compressor to deliver air to the exhaust stack or tail pipe. The conduit i... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8098145 | Trailer detection apparatus and method Apparatus and method for detecting the connection of a trailer to a vehicle. The apparatus is connected to a pneumatic pressure line of the trailer's service braking system, and measures the pressure of the system to determine if the trailer is properly connected to... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8094004 | Turn signal device self cancelling feature A multi-function turn signal arrangement for an incorporating vehicle includes a user interface having a plurality of operator specifiable signaling modes including a right-direction-signal momentary blinking mode and a left-direction-signal momentary blinking mode.... | 01/10/2012 |
| D650727 | A-pillar air deflector for a truck | 12/20/2011 |
| 8060265 | Method of steering aquatic vessels There is provided a boat (200) including a hull (20), and two engines (30, 50) couplable to rotationally drive mutually spaced separate corresponding propeller assemblies for providing thrusts. Directions of the thrusts are angularly adjustable ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8056328 | Exhaust diffuser for a truck An apparatus for diluting and diffusing engine exhaust, includes a diffuser pipe horizontally oriented and having an inlet connection to receive exhaust gases from an engine and having an outlet defined as an elongated opening on an upper surface thereof, the inlet ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8042329 | Exhaust dispersing device for a truck An engine exhaust dispersing device includes a tubular member having a first portion formed as a generally cylindrical wall and adapted to be mounted in fluid communication with an exhaust outlet and a second portion formed as a longitudinally-sectioned cylindrical ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8021190 | Battery cable with provisions for integral circuit protection A battery cable circuit protection device and circuit for preventing fluctuations in voltage from a supply battery is provided. The device includes a terminal base having a battery cable lug member adapted for mounting to and making an electrical connection with a b... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8006489 | Exhaust diffuser for a vocational truck An exhaust diffuser for a truck includes a chamber mountable on a truck exhaust stack pipe. The chamber has a cross sectional area much greater than the cross sectional area of the exhaust pipe, and has a dispersing element disposed in the line of exhaust flow to di... | 08/30/2011 |
| D643354 | Hood mounted mirror for a truck | 08/16/2011 |
| D643353 | Roof fairing for a truck cab | 08/16/2011 |
| 7973250 | Cable conduit and method of mounting a cable relative to a wall opening A cable harness for passing one or more cables through an opening the wall includes a cable conduit including a generally S-shaped channel defined by an inner surface of a first shell portion and an inner surface of a second shell portion attached to the first shell... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7942432 | Leveling system for a vehicle air suspension A system for maintaining a vehicle front end air spring suspension level, for a vehicle having a designed load imbalance, includes a height control valve mounted on the higher load side of the vehicle and controlling compressed air to the air springs of the vehicle ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7934762 | Vehicle with sleeping arrangement A vehicle with a sleeping arrangement includes a vehicle compartment, a driver's seat mounted in the compartment, the driver's seat having a bottom cushion portion and a back portion, and a passenger's seat mounted in the compartment, the passenger's seat having a b... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7891679 | Adjustment arrangement in a suspension hanger assembly An adjustment arrangement in a suspension hanger assembly that can be used to square the orientation of an axle with the travel direction of the incorporating vehicle. The adjustment arrangement includes a hanger bracket that has a pair of substantially parallel, sp... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7854292 | Power assisted steering system with an auxiliary electric pump A power assist steering system for a vehicle, especially for a truck or commercial vehicle, is disclosed that includes a mechanical engine-driven power steering pump that pumps hydraulic fluid to a power steering unit, and an electrical pump adapted to pump hydrauli... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7840318 | Boat and control system for a boat A control system for a boat including a first hierarchical control module which receives command signals from sensors connected to a throttle control member to emit a command signal corresponding to the required acceleration and sensors connected to a steering contr... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7806465 | Removably clamped platform A removable deck plate or platform for a vehicle includes a platform for placement on a vehicle frame, a clamping plate for clamping the platform against the frame, a clamping arm engageable with the clamping plate via a hole in the platform, wherein the clamping ar... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7789428 | π Shaped cross-member A cross-member for supporting a vehicle chassis loads includes a generally shaped member including: i) a generally flat top sheet; ii) a first side sheet extending at an angle from the top sheet, along a length of the top sheet at a location inset from a first side ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7782536 | Use of metallized films to create half-mirrored parts The present invention provides half-mirrored parts and methods for creating half-mirrored parts. A half-mirrored part according to one particular embodiment of the present includes: a formable reflective layer and a formable transparent or translucent layer, wherein... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7735904 | Vehicle sleeper bunk pivotable between stored and deployed positions via extended-retracted-extended flowable-medium spring and method A system for supporting individuals or objects is disclosed that can be used, e.g., as a bunk for sleeping upon within a vehicle, such as, e.g., a truck or commercial vehicle. The system preferably includes a support platform, a pivot mechanism, and at least one flo... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7666040 | Watercraft swivel drives Enhanced watercraft performance is provided by combinations of one or more inboard swivel propulsion drives and hull tunnels. A tunnel at the hull centerline with specific features provides performance advantages for a center swivel propulsion drive. Use of front pr... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7654622 | Storage unit with electronic device mounting structure An overhead console (10) spanning the header above the windshield (150) includes support for a removable electronic device (120). ... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7597406 | Multi-location tractor trailer pneumatic connections A tractor truck configured for towing trailers of different air connection configuration. The truck has a first and a second tractor protection valve, each configured to be located on the tractor at a location remote from the other. Each tractor protection valve loc... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7588357 | Multi-function lamp for a motor vehicle A multi-function lamp system includes a lamp, which may include illuminable text, position beneath the door of a vehicle. The lamp may be illuminated to perform at least the following functions: side blinker and running board illumination. ... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7543340 | Dual berth invertible bunk A dual berth bunk (20) for a sleeper cab (10) or other confined space includes a bunk frame (22) mounted for pivoting or rotating inversion. Berths (25a, 25b), or sleeping surfaces, are provided on the opposite sides ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7533650 | Emission control for an internal combustion engine An internal combustion cylinder assembly includes a cylinder having a cylinder head at an end thereof, a combustion chamber disposed in the cylinder head, a piston disposed slidably within the cylinder, the piston having a bottom dead center position distal from the... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7520834 | Multiple rear drive axles with common gearing A multiple rear drive axle system for a vehicle includes a first axle coupled with a drive shaft from a transmission of the vehicle. The first axle includes a first cantilevered input pinion mechanically coupled with the drive shaft and with a first driven gear. The... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7497201 | Control system and method for improving fuel economy A control system is provided for controlling the fueling system (402) of a combustion engine. The control system includes a sensing arrangement for measuring a plurality of engine and vehicle conditions (404, 406, 408, 410, 412) in real time. The contr... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7472946 | Truck architecture An improved truck architecture includes a truck frame, a cab coupled with the truck frame, and a hood. The cab has a front end and a rear end. The front end of the cab is positioned over the truck engine such that a portion of the engine is positioned beneath the ca... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7472466 | Modular cab, sleeper and roof structural assembly for a truck-tractor vehicle A modular cab/sleeper/roof structural assembly for a truck-tractor vehicle according to the present invention provides greater manufacturing flexibility and unrestricted access between a cab/sleeper unit. The structural assembly includes a top-free cab unit having a... | 01/06/2009 |
| D582826 | Step for a truck | 12/16/2008 |
| 7463966 | Engine power storage device and method A power storage device is provided for a motor vehicle. An engine control unit (ECU) is configured to receive measurements of one or more engine and/or vehicle conditions and to determine an amount of unused engine power based upon the measurements and upon a nomina... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7398773 | EGR recovery system and method An EGR recovery system and method includes calculating a transient volume of EGR sufficient to maintain NOx emitted by an engine below a predetermined level during a period of transient operation of said engine, supplying an actual volume of EGR during said period o... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7350795 | Suspension A rear axle suspension for a highway truck that includes a pair of trailing arms suspended below a frame by a pair of hanger brackets. The hanger brackets define a pivot axis for the trailing arms. A supplemental axle locating member is attached to the axle and incl... | 04/01/2008 |
| D550131 | Hood for a truck | 09/04/2007 |
