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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8179027 | Coating for actuator and method of applying coating A method includes applying a lip, comprised of a first material, along at least a portion of an actuator of an electronic device, and applying a coating, comprised of an elastic material, to cover a part of the actuator, the coating disposed to facilitate actuation ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8021004 | Mirrored element A mirrored element (101) includes a first section (201) that is translucent when a backlight (301) is on and mirrored when the backlight is off (301). A second section (203) provides a mirrored surface when the backlight (301 | 09/20/2011 |
| 7878676 | Cosmetic housing A cosmetic housing (100) includes a first member (101) and a second member (103) couplable with the first member (101), such that a cosmetic (501) is enclosed between the first member (101) and the second member (103)... | 02/01/2011 |
| D610310 | Cosmetic holder | 02/16/2010 |
| D602637 | Cosmetic holder | 10/20/2009 |
| 7354105 | School bus passenger seat with integrated restraints The invention provides a seat for a bus that has a movable front frame or seat back that a seat occupant rests his or her back against normally. The front frame is the mounting point for the upper portion of a three-point seat belt. The seat frame contains a rear pa... | 04/08/2008 |
| D558643 | Truck vehicle | 01/01/2008 |
| 7277791 | Strategy for detecting use of a block heater and for modifying temperature-dependent variables to account for its use A diesel engine (100) has a control system (102) that processes certain data to develop data values for one or more temperature-dependent variables, such as injection control pressure (ICP), that affect engine starting and ensuing warm-up. The control ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7268693 | Towed vehicle lighting module Control of an accessory lighting array for temporary installation on a towed vehicle through the controller area network of a towing vehicle is effected through access to the controller area network over a bus extension, and connection of an accessory controller to ... | 09/11/2007 |
| D550136 | Sleeper side wall of a truck vehicle | 09/04/2007 |
| 7263417 | User adaptive automated pre-trip inspection system A plurality of automated vehicle inspection routines are provided keyed by user identification. Implementation relies on presence of a programmable computer installed on the vehicle with user input/output interfaces through which a user may enter user identification... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258112 | Reducing HC collection in a diesel particulate filter during failure in an engine cold start aid An engine (10) and a method of operating it during cold start and ensuing running using a cold start aid such as a glow plug control (24) and glow plugs (22). The control (24) monitors all glow plugs to distinguish between one that is eff... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258097 | Crankcase for an internal combustion engine A crankcase (100) for an engine includes a first bank (102) of cylinders that has a plurality of cylinder bores (104) formed therein, and a second bank (102) of cylinders that includes an additional plurality of cylinder bores (104... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7257885 | Apparatus for fastening sand core elements Core sand elements are rapidly and reliably retained by driving one or more smooth surface fasteners, such as staples, nails or brads, into the core elements. In production, after the core sand elements are assembled, the core assemblies are placed on a moving belt ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7257950 | Diesel engine charge air cooler bypass passage and method An internal combustion engine (100) includes a turbocharger (107) having a turbine (109) and a compressor (111). A charge-air cooler (121) is in fluid communication with an outlet (117) of the compressor (111) through... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258092 | Apparatus and method for pre-cycle warm-up via wireless communication A signal is received (201, 301) via a wireless communication channel, which signal requests initiation of pre-cycle warm-up for one or more components of an internal combustion engine. It is determined (203, 303) whether at least one of the one or more... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258366 | Wheel splash and spray suppressor A one-piece synthetic splash and spray suppressor (50) is fastened to the margin of the trailing edge (48) of a front wheel well, or fender, (24) of a vehicle (10) to suppress road splash and spray created by a wheel within the well or fe... | 08/21/2007 |
| D548672 | End position modular storage cabinet of a truck vehicle | 08/14/2007 |
| 7243641 | Tangential mixer and method An apparatus includes a tangential mixer (200) having an air inlet (207) and a mixture outlet (209). A bore (205) has a bore centerline (213) and a bore perimeter (201). At least one gas inlet (211) has an inlet cente... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7244003 | Vehicle onboard brake pad/lining wear estimators with temperature estimations The brake lining and wear estimation system operates using extant vehicle sensors such as those used to implement height and stability control systems or anti-lock brake systems. This minimizes, or eliminates, the need to modify the brake units themselves. Compresse... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243883 | Bracket for retaining wires An apparatus includes a bracket (110) that has at least one retainer (136) disposed on a first side of the bracket (110) and a mounting mechanism (134) disposed on a second side of the bracket (110) such that the mounting mechanism... | 07/17/2007 |
| D546253 | Fender of a truck vehicle | 07/10/2007 |
| D545729 | Air intake insert of a truck vehicle | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237525 | Engine cast component having witness marks and method of machining same A component (100) for an internal combustion engine includes a plurality of as-cast features (e.g. 116) formed thereon, and a plurality of machined features (e.g. 120). The component (100) also includes at least one witness mark (128 | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237830 | Leaf spring truck cab suspension A truck cab is supported from the vehicle chassis at six points, two points being at the front corners of the cab, two points (mid-mount) being midway between the front and the back of the cab along the exterior sides and two points being along the rear sill of the ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237523 | Internal combustion engine with at least two cylinder banks An intake air crossover arrangement for an internal combustion engine having two cylinder banks in a V-shaped arrangement in which air compressed by at least one, and preferably two, turbochargers, is delivered via air ducts to respective intake manifolds for each c... | 07/03/2007 |
| D545730 | Combine grill bar and surround of a truck vehicle | 07/03/2007 |
| 7236090 | Automated sequencing of operations in a motor vehicle upon stopping at a railroad crossing A system and method for the automated sequencing of certain operations when a vehicle, such as a school bus, (10) approaches a railroad crossing where it is required to stop before proceeding across the crossing. A devoted switch (28) is actuated by th... | 06/26/2007 |
| D545260 | Modesty panel of a truck vehicle | 06/26/2007 |
| 7234706 | Sealing system for multiple fluids A seal (301) has a first surface capable of contacting a valve cover (101) over a first fluid while a second surface, opposed to the first surface, is capable of contacting a seal seat (303). The seal (301) also has a third surface capabl... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7234750 | Tailgate with integrated and extensible steps for a vehicle having a cargo bed A tailgate that is hingeably connected to a vehicle and configured to pivot from a closed position to a generally vertical open position includes an inner panel having an inner tailgate surface and an outer panel having an outer tailgate surface. The outer panel is ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7231959 | Vehicle energy management system A vehicle energy management system relying on the principle of reallocation of existing resources provided by the vehicle manufacture. Engine belt or engine direct driven components are replaced with electrical motors. Since replacement of the main fan unit would in... | 06/19/2007 |
| D544405 | Fuse door of a truck vehicle | 06/12/2007 |
| D543931 | Storage cabinet of a truck vehicle | 06/05/2007 |
| D543901 | HVAC cover of a truck vehicle | 06/05/2007 |
| 7222867 | Automated control system for a vehicle lift axle An automated axle control system provides both indication to the driver when a lift axle should be raised or lowered, and takes action to effect axle positioning when the driver fails to respond. Operations are based on estimates of vehicle weight and vehicle speed ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216552 | Prognostic and diagnostic system for air brakes Vehicles equipped with air brake systems and onboard vehicle management computers are programmed to develop both a prognosis and diagnosis of problems in the supporting, compressed air supply system from monitoring compressed air supply tank pressure. Variance of me... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216941 | Parking brake lock-in key switch system with automatic application for a vehicle with an air brake system A parking brake system for motor vehicle air brakes provides automatic engagement of the parking brakes when a gearshift lever is moved to park, but requires manual disengagement of the parking brakes. The effect is achieved in part by controlling the discharge cond... | 05/15/2007 |
| D542715 | Truck vehicle | 05/15/2007 |
| D542199 | Passenger kick panel of a truck vehicle | 05/08/2007 |
