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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7407029 | Weight measuring systems and methods for vehicles Weight sensor for determining the weight of an occupant of a seat including a bladder arranged in a seat portion of the seat and including material or structure in an interior thereof which constrains fluid flow therein and one or more transducers for measuring the ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7327228 | Installation and maintenance method and system for maintaining a control module for remote starter and alarm system for vehicles An installation and maintenance method for maintaining a control module for remote starter and alarm system for vehicles includes the steps of plugging in a signal converter onto the control module, establishing an electronic connection between the control module an... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7234556 | One-touch cruise control system A vehicle cruise control system comprises a plurality of pre-set cruise control speed buttons and cruise control logic circuitry coupled to the pre-set cruise control speed buttons. Each one of the pre-set cruise control speed buttons corresponds to a respective pre... | 06/26/2007 |
| 6681877 | Working vehicle A working vehicle is provided for improving safety and work efficiency by changing a travel speed limit appropriately depending on forms and conditions of work. The working vehicle is driven with an engine, and a working machine such as a working pump is ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6232884 | Remotely operable vehicle disabling system A remotely operable vehicle disabling system for terminating operation of a vehicle. The system has a remotely operable transmit unit for transmitting a command shutdown message to a command-receiver vehicle unit in a vehicle. The vehicle unit is in commu... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6028505 | Electronic vehicle security system with remote control A multifunction vehicle security system, which includes a receiver connected to a control unit which processes received information and enables various functions. The user can increase or decrease the sensitivity of the system sensor, by merely pressing a... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5896083 | System and method for detecting vehicle speed sensor tampering A system and method for detecting tampering with a vehicle speed sensor input signal include determining a current gear ratio, comparing the current gear ratio to at least one reference gear ratio to determine a gear ratio difference value, and generating... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5880679 | Method for protecting vehicles against unauthorized use The invention relates to a method for protecting against unauthorized use of a vehicle which has bidirectional communication with a master station, whereby it is possible not only to transmit exclusively a position message of the vehicle to the master sta... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5706199 | System for controlling engine speed in response to detection of vehicle speed signal tampering The present invention is directed to a system for detecting the tampering of the vehicle speed signal in a vehicle having electronic engine control. An algorithm that forms part of the present invention is operable to detect a tampering mode producing a c... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5528216 | Vehicle anti-theft brake locking system A vehicle anti-theft system is remotely operable and includes a pump fluidically connecting a reservoir of hydraulic fluid to a hydraulic cylinder of a vehicle braking system. The system further includes a pump control circuit that operates the pump to pu... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5334969 | Vehicle security system with controller proximity sensor A car security system has a proximity sensor such as a radar sensor with variable sensitivity and capable of producing a detection signal upon detecting motion of a person in a monitoring area. A control circuit is provided controls the sensitivity of sai... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5121102 | Programmable voltage source with isolation network A circuit for detecting the occurrence of an event and for providing an output signal upon the detection of the event includes a sensor for detecting the occurrence of the event. A programmable voltage source is interconnected to the sensor for generating... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5045837 | Fuel cut-off anti-theft device A fuel cut-off anti-theft device for a vehicle having a fuel control valve (1) for mounting in a vehicle fuel line (2), and a control device for operating the valve (1) including a local control device (10) formed by an electronic circuit (15) mounted to ... | 09/03/1991 |
| 4996514 | Car theft proofing system A car theft proofing system includes a sensor disposed in a cylinder lock for detecting insertion into the cylinder lock of a door key or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, an alarm drive device for driving the alarm device, a control uni... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4985693 | Car theft proofing system A car theft proofing system includes a sensor a sensor disposed adjacent a cylinder lock for detecting insertion into the cylinder lock of a door key or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, an alarm drive device for driving the alarm device... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4985694 | Car theft proofing system A car theft proofing system includes a sensor attached to a door lock mechanism for detecting insertion into the door lock mechanism of a door key or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, an alarm drive device for driving the alarm device, a... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4983950 | Car theft proofing system A car theft proofing system includes a sensor attached to or mounted adjacent a cylinder door lock for detecting insertion into the door lock of a door key or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, an alarm drive device for driving the alarm ... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4983948 | Car theft proofing system A car theft proofing system includes a sensor attached to or mounted adjacent a cylinder door lock for detecting insertion into the door lock of a door key or other article, an alarm device for giving an alarm, an alarm drive device for driving the alarm ... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4905785 | Intermediate governor system An intermediate governor system is provided that restricts fuel supply in response to road speed. The system is programmable by the owner to an intermediate road speed that the truck cannot exceed in lower gears and a top road speed that can be achieved i... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4901054 | Alarm system for an automobile A computerized alarm system for an automobile, which is also capable of rendering the vehicle useless to anyone making a forced entry is disclosed. The invention includes a computer panel which is equipped with a keyboard for entering a secret code. The a... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4855710 | Burglarproof system for automotive vehicles In a burglarproof system for an automotive vehicle, a door key cylinder arranged at a vehicle door includes a cylindrical body and a rotor accommodated therein. An acting section provided at the rotor extends radially from an axis thereof. A door key swit... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4697171 | Electronic lock and key An electronic lock and key includes an electronic key which produces a specific electric signal such as a frequency signal, photo signal or logic signal when inserted into the key holder of the lock; and an electronic lock which is comprised of a power so... | 09/29/1987 |
| 4580125 | Signaling device for preventing automobile theft A protective signaling device for the prevention of theft of an automobile, which is arranged to generate an alarm only when the engine of the automobile is started without the use of its ignition key, i.e. without switching an ignition switch of the auto... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4574268 | Theft warning system A theft warning system for use in a vehicle, which issues a warning to protect vehicle contents when a vehicle door is opened without use of a door key. The theft warning condition is set only when all doors are closed while all the door lock devices are ... | 03/04/1986 |
| 4240071 | Digital circuit for conditioning the operation of a motor vehicle upon the tested motor ability of the operator A digital circuit for the prohibition of operation of a motor vehicle by an intoxicated person may be fabricated by combining an ignition switch with an engine locking and unlocking means, timing means, sensing means and an indication means. The normal ig... | 12/16/1980 |
