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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7984774 | Quick-recharging energy feeding system for means of transport with electric traction A quick-recharging energy feeding system is described, for a transport vehicle with electric traction, performed in every foreseen stop of the vehicle by means of a connection that can be directly and automatically performed next to such stop, through a road bed, co... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7886857 | Vehicle equipped with electrical storage device, and charging cable A vehicle includes a charging inlet for connection with a ground line and a pair of power lines used to charge an electrical storage device from outside the vehicle; a terminal of the charging inlet for connection with the ground line; and a GND relay that connects ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7832507 | Electrical system, hybrid vehicle and method of controlling hybrid vehicle During the communication with a house through an electric power line, a control device determines whether an engine is operating or not. If it is determined that the engine is operating, the control device stops the engine and a motor generator to stop the electric ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7451839 | System and method for powering a vehicle using radio frequency generators A system and method are described for powering a vehicle using radio frequency (“RF”) signals. For example, a method according to one embodiment of the invention comprises: positioning a plurality of RF generators beneath the road surface of a roadway, the RF ge... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7434636 | Power system for electric and hybrid vehicles A power system for an electric vehicle, the power system comprising at least one power generating device selected from a group consisting of a solar panel, a wind turbine capable of producing electrical power, an auxiliary generator driven by an internal combustion ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7367599 | Inflatable bumper car An inflatable bumper car has an inflatable structure having a seating area and a lower cavity. The frame structure fits within the lower cavity of the inflatable structure. The steering wheel has an electrical control. The wheels are mounted on the frame structure. ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7336156 | Communication apparatus, communication method and installation method of railway vehicle-facility intra communication system A communication apparatus installed in the trains and that in a complex station building, a station or a maintenance factory communication through feeders, trolley wires or third rails can communicate each other. The present invention can realize a low cost vehicle-... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7260457 | Secondary power supply for telematics terminal The present invention provides a secondary power supply for the telematics terminal. A secondary power supply for a telematics terminal including. a power control unit for controlling a power supply based on a power control signal of the telematics terminal and/or a... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7159851 | Apparatus for deploying and retrieving water sampler An apparatus includes a bi-directional DC motor; a gear reducer connected to the DC motor; a pulley mounted on an output of the gear reducer; an anti-back drive brake mounted on the output of the gear reducer; a reel wound with cable; a second pulley attached to the... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7017685 | Combination pedal/motor driven tricycle A zero-emissions electric three-wheeled, enclosed scooter with two 1 hp motors driven from batteries charged by solar panels and a pedal-driven generator; also incorporating an innovative rear wheel drive and suspension system and a tilt capability to reduce parking... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6984783 | Power control unit for a vehicle A power control unit installed on a vehicle including a first power source and a second power source which have respective different voltages, an inverter connected to a rotary device and connected to at least one of the first and second power sources. A converter i... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6938711 | Freestanding self-propelled device for moving objects A freestanding self-propelled device for moving objects. The device includes a chassis having lower frame portions and upright frame portions. A single motor-driven drive wheel is centrally located between the lateral ends of the chassis and coupled to the chassis s... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6903259 | Thermoelectric device for use with fuel reformer and associated method A fuel reforming system comprises a fuel reformer and a thermoelectric device positioned in thermal communication with the fuel reformer. A method of generating electrical energy is also disclosed. ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6879889 | Roadway-powered electric vehicle system having automatic guidance and demand-based dispatch features A roadway-powered electric vehicle system includes an all-electric vehicle and a roadway network over which the vehicle travels. The vehicle has one or more onboard energy storage elements or devices that can be rapidly charged or energized with energy obtained from... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6831221 | System and method for power generation A method for powering a vehicle comprises, in one embodiment, receiving infrared radiation emitted as heat from a roadway surface, and converting energy of the infrared radiation to a form of energy that is useful for providing power to the vehicle. In another embod... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6793236 | Motorized game cart A motorized game cart having a frame with wheels mounted to an axle. A portable power drill is mounted to the frame with the chuck of the power drill mounted to a gear box connected to the axle for rotating the axle when the power drill is operated. A drive sprocket... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6421600 | Roadway-powered electric vehicle system having automatic guidance and demand-based dispatch features A roadway-powered electric vehicle (RPEV) system includes: (1) an all-electric vehicle; and (2) a roadway network over which the vehicle travels. The all-electric vehicle has one or more onboard energy storage elements or devices that can be rapidly charg... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6390215 | Electric vehicle An electric vehicle includes a main battery mounted on a vehicle body and a sub-battery detachably connected to the vehicle body. The electric vehicle travels with the electric power of the main battery in the case where the traveling distance is not long... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6216808 | Brake control system for an electrically operated vehicle The present invention is directed to a brake control system for an electrically operated vehicle which is adapted to reduce a regenerative braking torque and add a hydraulic braking force to compensate for lack of the regenerative braking torque, when vol... | 04/17/2001 |
| 5582262 | Selectively connectable engine for a vehicle having an electric drive motor A drive device has the following components: a connecting device that can be connected to an electric power supply, the connecting device being connected to a power converter; a first drive aggregate in the form of an electrical drive motor which is conne... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5577736 | Entertainment game utilizing electrically powered cars A team game utilizing electrically powered cars and a pair of targets has an electrified floor to supply power to the cars. Two teams of players attempt to score as many points as possible. Each player drives one car around the floor area, positioning the... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5573090 | Raodway-powered electric vehicle system having onboard power metering and communication channel features A roadway-powered electric vehicle (RPEV) system includes: (1) an all-electric vehicle; and (2) a roadway network over which the vehicle travels. The all-electric vehicle has one or more onboard energy storage elements or devices that can be rapidly charg... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5565751 | Enhanced traction system for trolleybuses, powered from a 600-volt direct current power line An electrical system that receives power from an external power source that includes an inverter (U1). The inverter (U1) receives DC power and generates a variable voltage output. First and second current collectors (30, 32) connected to the inverter (U1)... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5423654 | Miniature, portable, self-contained power machine Disclosed herein is a miniature, portable, self-contained power machine for handling materials, comprising, a rigid frame providing the base structure for all components of said machine, a means of electrical power supply for said machine, means for regul... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5351775 | Method for propelling and retarding off-road haulers An improved method and apparatus for powering and controlling the operation of large diesel-electric off-road haulers of the type in which hauler drive wheels are propelled and retarded by DC electric wheel motors powered from on-board generators, optiona... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5293947 | Variable speed AC electric drive vehicle An externally powered electric vehicle with an on-board variable speed AC drive motor drawing power from an overhead trolley line. The vehicle may include an auxiliary power source in the form of a battery or internal combustion engine for powering the ve... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5277285 | Electrical vehicle transporation system A transportation system for use with a roadway including conductive sections on the roadway so that electric vehicles having contact members thereon may contact the conductive sections. The sections extend in the direction of travel along the roadway and ... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5148898 | Electrical vehicle transportation system A transportation system (10) including electric vehicles (12) is disclosed. The system (10) comprises a roadway (14) having a load bearing surface, an electric power rail (16) extending longitudinally along the roadway (14) and having a power bus and a de... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5134254 | Electrical vehicle transportation system A transportation system for use with a roadway including conductive sections on the roadway so that electric vehicles having contact members thereon may contact the conductive sections. The sections extend in the direction of travel along the roadway and ... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5100155 | Amusement vehicle game An amusement game using self-propelled bumper cars adapted for colliding engagement with one another. The bumper cars are provided with resilient bumpers having attack sections and target sections. A scoring arrangement is provided to tally and display a ... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5045646 | Electrical vehicle transportation system An electric vehicle transportation system. The system includes a roadway having a load bearing surface. The load bearing surface supports an electric power rail extending longitudinally on the roadway. The power rail is segmented and includes a plurality ... | 09/03/1991 |
| 4991835 | Amusement vehicle game An amusement game using self-propelled bumper cars adapted for colliding engagement with one another. The bumper cars are provided with resilient bumpers having attack sections and target sections. A scoring arrangement is provided to tally and display a ... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4941794 | Automated loading/unloading equipment As automated loading/unloading system is shown, which uses a lift truck 10 for loading and unloading cargos and adpated to travel between a container 90 and a coneyor 50, a rotatably disposed turntable 60 for rotation about a vertical axis, the turntable ... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4932831 | All terrain mobile robot A remotely controlled vehicle for traversing various terrains to accomplish missions in a hostile environment. This remotely controlled vehicle has a main chassis with rotatable tracks on either side thereof that supports a central body of the vehicle. Au... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4898382 | Amusement vehicle game Disclosed is an amusement game using self-propelled bumper cars adapted for colliding engagement with one another. The bumper cars are provided with resilient bumpers having attack sections and target sections. A scoring arrangement is provided to tally a... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4697979 | Robot system safety method A safety method in a robot system including at least a robot (1), peripheral equipment (2-5) serviced by the robot, a robot control unit (6) which causes the robot to execute predetermined services for the peripheral equipment, and a teach control panel (... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4662476 | Portable scaffold and retrofit kit therefor A retrofit kit for a portable scaffold having a relatively open frame supported for movement on a plurality of wheels and a platform for a worker disposed on the frame includes a wheel and a mount to mount the wheel to the open frame. The mount allows hor... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4522390 | Bumper car ride A structure on which electrically driven amusement bumper cars are operable comprises a trailer with fixed and fold out floor sections on a common level and fixed and fold out ceiling sections on an elevated level with respect thereto for supplying electr... | 06/11/1985 |
| 4508388 | Hoist control valve interlock system for trolley-assisted dump trucks A hoist control valve interlock system for trolley-assisted dump trucks prevent a dump vessel from an unexpected upward movement caused by the operator's mismanipulation during running on an ascent course under the trolley mode condition. The interlock sy... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4476947 | Electric car and roadway system An electrically powered vehicle transportation system including improvements in an electrified roadway system and a vehicle for operation on the roadway. The roadway is energized in response to the presence of a vehicle having certain control systems and ... | 10/16/1984 |
