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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7434649 | Throttle disable method and system The present invention provides a system and method for degrading and disabling a vehicle's engine throttle. The vehicle disable system includes a throttle position sensor that generates a throttle position signal, an electronic control module (“ECM”) input conne... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7416044 | Tumble sensors for a saddle ride type all-terrain vehicle A saddle ride type all-terrain vehicle having an engine and a saddle type driver's seat, includes a first sensor for detecting an inclination in the left-right direction of the vehicle, a second sensor for detecting an inclination in the front rear direction of the ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7377253 | Vehicle fuel management system An integrated fuel management system and method for controlling the fuel storage and delivery in a vehicle. The fuel management system includes a fuel storage tank for storing fuel in a vehicle, a vapor collection canister located within the fuel storage tank, a ven... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7347177 | Fuel pump control An apparatus in a mechanical returnless fuel system is provided that includes a fuel pump motor for providing fuel to a powertrain system. A powertrain control module provides an activation signal for activating the fuel pump motor. A restraint control system includ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7328767 | Power train supporting apparatus and method for automotive vehicle In a power train supporting apparatus and method for an automotive vehicle, at least three mount portions support a power train constituted by an engine and a transmission on a frame of a vehicle body in such a manner that the output axle of the engine intersects a ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7303042 | Disposition structure of engine functional components for vehicle There are provided an engine disposed between right and left front side frames provided in an engine room, a radiator disposed obliquely such that its upper end is located forward in a disposition space in front of the engine, an air cleaner disposed above the radia... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7124852 | Acceleration sensor and engine control for motorcycle A motorcycle has an engine and other components that are controlled based upon output from an acceleration sensor. The motorcycle also has an alarm system that uses the same acceleration sensor to detect vibrations indicative of a potential theft of the vehicle. Var... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7124016 | Vehicle-mounted control system and method for an internal combustion engine A vehicle-mounted internal combustion engine controller is provided that can properly stop an internal combustion engine in accordance with an operational state no matter whether a vehicle body is inclined. The vehicle-mounted internal combustion engine controller c... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7096110 | Electronic control apparatus for vehicle and control method for vehicle In the case where it is diagnosed whether or not the leakage occurs in a fuel vapor purge system from a standby time has elapsed after an engine operation was stopped, the power supply to processing circuits unnecessary for the leakage diagnosis is shut off, thereby... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086493 | Fuel system comprising vehicle impact shutoff A fuel delivery system includes a fuel control module for regulating a fuel pump within a fuel tank independent of the engine control module. The fuel control module is connected to a restraint control module for receiving a signal directly therefrom in the event of... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7055640 | Fuel cut-off control system for a vehicle A fuel cut-off control system (12) for a vehicle (10) is provided. This system (12) includes one or more crash sensors (24) for detecting a fuel cut-off event and for generating a crash signal. These sensors (24) are coupled to a c... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7011177 | Engine control apparatus for motorcycles To enable restart of an engine by detecting that a vehicle is restored to the upright position after overturning in an early state. An acceleration sensor having a detection axis laid laterally of a vehicle body is integrated into an ECU and mounted on the vehicle b... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6941206 | Tip-over detection device for motor vehicle A vehicle includes a tip over detection device that uses a vertically oriented sensor to improve the accuracy of detecting when the vehicle has tipped over. An ECU communicates with the accelerometer and controls engine operation. The ECU stops the engine, preferabl... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6640174 | Restraint and fuel system cutoff control module A restraint and fuel pump cutoff control system is disclosed wherein a restraint control module controls the restraint system such as an air bag deployment system and a fuel system power supply based upon data inputs from sensors positioned at various loc... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6591933 | Apparatus and method for metering in a motor vehicle A system and method for fuel metering in a motor vehicle in which the fuel in a reservoir has a definable pressure. A second device for reducing the pressure and a first device for issuing a signal relevant to vehicle safety are provided. The pressure is ... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6591924 | Method and apparatus for cutting off fuel of a fuel cell vehicle The occurrence of degradation and damage to a fuel cell when power supply to accessories for driving the fuel cell is stopped, is prevented. Respective collision judgment sections read in an acceleration signal output from corresponding acceleration senso... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6401853 | Power-hop responsive engine torque control method An improved engine torque control method uses existing powertrain sensors and controls to reliably detect and suppress power-hop with minimum degradation of vehicle acceleration. Power-hop is detected by identifying a characteristic wheel jerk magnitude a... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6354261 | Impact sensitive fuel control system An impact sensitive fuel supply control system comprising a fuel cell and a fuel line connecting said fuel cell to an engine, an electromechanically activated valve connected to said fuel line, a fuel pump located proximate to said engine, an impact sensa... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6321141 | Method and device for detecting motor vehicle tilt A method and a device are provided for detecting a tendency of a vehicle to tip about a vehicle axis oriented in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. To this end, a variable is ascertained describing the dynamics of the vehicle linear motion. The de... | 11/20/2001 |
| 5816356 | Rear wheel suspension device for motorcycles Several embodiments of rear wheel suspension systems for motorcycles wherein the leaf spring is employed that is contained within the suspension arm so as to be protected and yet facilitate servicing. The spring is loaded so as to provide a progressive ra... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5515939 | Metal-air battery-powered electric vehicle The invention provides a metal-air battery-powered electric vehicle of the type having a motor powered by a plurality of metal-air cells wherein air is continuously provided to the cells by a blower system energized from a power source, in combination wit... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5486806 | Anti-hijacking and theft prevention device for motor vehicles An anti-hijacking and theft prevention device for motor vehicles having a fuel restricting solenoid valve assembly including an interchangeable solenoid operated fuel restricting valve and a circuit for operating the system. The solenoid operated fuel res... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5327990 | Integral automatic system for protection and rescue of occupants in crashed automobiles An integral automatic system for the protection and rescue of occupants in crashed automobiles comprising an aggregate of mechanical and electrical elements connected to an electronic central control unit, incorporated within the vehicle. The control unit... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5091857 | Driving force control system There is proved a driving force control system which comprises device for measuring operating state of the vehicle brake system and generating an output signal, and device for controlling a driving force upon a predetermined condition being fulfilled afte... | 02/25/1992 |
| 4932494 | Vehicle security system A vehicle security system is disclosed which includes a code entry module and a decoding module. The decoding module is preferably a sealed module mounted within the fuel tank of the vehicle and arranged so as normally to disable the vehicle fuel system (... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4917208 | Engine brake control device An engine brake control device comprising a fuel cutting unit, slippage detecting unit, and a control unit, whereby, when an engine braking operation is underway, the fuel cutting unit stops the supply of fuel to the engine, but if a slippage of the drive... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4854411 | Device for determining whether a motor vehicle is on an uphill road upon starting of the vehicle The device has a first detecting device for detecting a running speed of the vehicle, a second detecting device for detecting a specific point of time during a starting period of the vehicle, and a judging device for comparing the running speed of the veh... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4722411 | Wheel slip control system A wheel slip control system has a vehicle speed detector for detecting a running speed of a vehicle; a driving wheel rotating condition detector for detecting an actual driving wheel rotating speed of the vehicle and the acceleration thereof; an advance d... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4592565 | Apparatus for detecting an overturning moment in a moving vehicle, and jackknifing in a trailer-truck combination In an apparatus for detecting an incipient overturning moment acting on a vehicle, detection is accomplished by means of a sensing arrangement, which measures the centrifugal force to which the vehicle is subjected to, along a generally lateral direction ... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4310817 | Automatic circuit breaking accessory for an electric storage battery An automatic circuit breaker for an electrical storage battery is adapted to be mounted on a battery terminal post so that the battery post forms one contact of the circuit breaker. A latch mechanism holds a contact piston against the battery post to form... | 01/12/1982 |
| 4225007 | Speed-responsive device for internal combustion engine with pivoted plate clapper type check valve between crankcase and intake manifold An internal combustion engine having a carburetor equipped with the usual throttle valve means controlling the flow of air-fuel flow to the intake manifold is provided with a normally open cut-off valve means located between the throttle valve and intake ... | 09/30/1980 |
