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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 |
| 7352081 | Control method and device for activating and deactivating the child safety lock function of vehicle doors A control device is provided for activating and deactivating a child safety lock function of rear doors of a motor vehicle. The control device includes a safety lock device connected to rear inside door handles of the rear doors. The control device also includes a c... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7324876 | System for remotely controlling energy distribution at local sites A power management system and associated method includes provision of local wireless energy control units at remote sites for controlling power delivery to customer loads, and a central station with a wireless transmitter for broadcasting commands to the wireless en... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7287617 | Vehicle ignition interlock systems with multiple alcohol sensors A vehicle ignition interlock system includes a breath analyzer and a controller operably connected to the breath analyzer and to an ignition system of the vehicle. The breath analyzer detects breath alcohol level of a vehicle operator and prevents vehicle ignition i... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7265652 | Controllable electronic switch A controllable electronic switch for, e.g., controlling power distribution comprises a deformable member such as a bimetal arm that can be deformed to break an electrical path. The deformable member may be anchored at one end and in controllable contact with an elec... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7239225 | Pyrotechnic circuit breaker A circuit breaker including a pyrotechnic element configured to ablate, tear, or cut a portion of the circuit. The portion of the circuit to be broken may be formed to be readily broken and/or may be a current load-based fuse. Also, the circuit breaker may be config... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7239235 | Non-contact sensor idle validation switch A switch is disclosed having first and second switch elements each configured to provide power to a sensor when in one state and configured to switch to a second state and provide positional information, for example. The sensor configured to effect the first and sec... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234991 | Moving toy A moving toy, e.g. toy car, comprises a body, wheels for moving the body on a surface, and an electric motor provided in the body for driving the wheels. A control circuit is connected to the motor for controlling the performance of the motor. Also included one or m... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7222561 | Pyromechanical cutting element A pyromechanical cutting element has a housing (2) in which an electrical conductor (3) is arranged, a cutting plunger (5) with a cutting tool (8) to cut through the electrical conductor (3), and pyrotechnic charge (13) to d... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7205879 | Chisel for a pyromechanical disconnecting device The invention relates to a pyromechanical disconnecting device having a housing (2) in which an electrical conductor (3) is arranged, having a cutting plunger (5) and a cutting chisel (8) made of plastic arranged thereon for severing the ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7191863 | Apparatus for preventing erroneous operation of electro-motion pedal device in automobile and methods of use thereof An apparatus for preventing an erroneous operation of an electro-motion pedal device in an automobile and methods of use thereof, wherein an engine starting condition, positions of a shift lever and a parking brake activated condition are detected. When a safe condi... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7176588 | Starter drive device A starter drive device which drives a starter motor by, upon actuation of a starter switch, turning a starter relay ON and OFF via an electronic control device, wherein the electronic control device includes: an interface circuit; a power source control circuit; a c... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7173391 | Method and system for multi-mode coverage for an autonomous robot A control system for a mobile robot (10) is provided to effectively cover a given area by operating in a plurality of modes, including an obstacle following mode (51) and a random bounce mode (49). In other embodiments, spot coverage, such as sp... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7123124 | Pyrotechnic circuit breaker A circuit breaker including a pyrotechnic element configured to ablate or cut a portion of the circuit so as to break the circuit, thereby breaking the circuit. The portion of the circuit to be broken may be specially formed to be readily ablated or cut, and/or may ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7011176 | Power device for an automotive vehicle A power device for an automotive vehicle includes an interlock switch 1, a crash sensor 2 for detecting an impact of an automotive vehicle, an interlock relay 3 controlled and turned ON and OFF by the interlock switch 1, and a contactor | 03/14/2006 |
| 6930471 | Hybrid synchronous/induction generator power plant A power generation plant comprising a power generating unit that includes at least one first generator, such as an induction generator, coupled to at least one synchronous generator having a rotor with a superconducting (SC) coil. The induction generator and the SC ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6860357 | Motor vehicle that acquires driving power for running from high voltage power supply A motor vehicle acquires driving power for running from a high voltage power supply. The vehicle has a collision detecting device that detects a vehicle collision, a deceleration detecting device that detects a deceleration of the motor vehicle, and a high voltage s... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6725960 | Device and method for the electromotive regulation of an actuating device A device for the electromotive regulation of an actuating device of an automotive vehicle including an electromotive adjusting device for at least one actuating member and a control unit that is electrically connected thereto, which, in turn, is connected to electri... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6723225 | Automobile engine disabling device The present invention has application to the disabling of vehicles such as automobiles and other vehicles having an engine controlled by a motor controller or other component that is vulnerable to malfunctions induced by a pulse of electrical energy. The invention h... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6668963 | Vehicle with high voltage power source mounted thereon, power source controller, method of starting such vehicle, and method of utilizing high voltage power source A vehicle with a high voltage power source mounted thereon has a diversity of protection mechanisms to protect the driver and mechanics from potential accidents. Even in the case of a subtle erroneous operation or detection, one of such mechanisms cuts of... | 12/30/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6581712 | Radio-less self contained apparatus for rapidly thwarting theft of large trucks by terrorists or hijackers A driver briefly places his hand upon a biometric hand reader once during each successive four minute recurrent time interval established by a microprocessor that continuous to produce a maintain-truck-operative signal to prevent truck disablement that wo... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6556119 | High current intensity fuse device The invention relates to a device for isolating an electric circuit, especially for high current intensities, with a housing (1) in which is provided at least one electrical conductor element (3) which presents an isolating area (9) and which can be wired... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6549115 | Vehicle security system with active and passage remote actuation A vehicle security system has an access monitoring device which includes an access control part and/or an electronic immobilizing device which comprises an immobilizer control part, located on the vehicle. An authentication device can be carried by the us... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6483420 | Circuit breaker When an ignitor 29 is ignited by an abnormal signal sent from outside, a heating agent 27 charged into a thermite case 26 is heated, a retainer 45 is melted by the heat, a compression spring 39a is expanded to allow the thermite case 26 to move up. Theref... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6448884 | Circuit breaker A circuit breaker includes: a heating portion charged with heating agent and having a conductivity which is arranged between a first connecting terminal connected to a power source side and a second connecting terminal connected to a load side; an ignitio... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6445276 | Electrical fuse for use in motor vehicles A fuse apparatus (1) is provided for selectively interrupting a load current (Ia) flowing between a pair of associated conductor leads. The fuse apparatus includes at least two spaced apart electrically conductive contact elements (5) operative... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6411190 | Circuit breaker A current sensor 73 detects a current flowing through a first buss bar 11. When a current value detected by the current sensor 73 became equal to or greater than a threshold current value, a CPU 74 outputs a driving control signal to a driving circuit 77,... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6371000 | Electromagnetic vehicle disabler system and method An electronic vehicle disabler system and method uses a current supply capable of delivering an electrical current to a fleeing or moving vehicle that inhibits self-propelled movement of the vehicle. The electrical current is delivered by establishing a m... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6325171 | Vehicle power supply system A vehicle power supply system is disclosed which comprises a collision detecting member for detecting a collision of the vehicle, a power line supplying electric power from a power source portion to a plurality of loads, a fuse connected to the power line... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6239515 | Circuit for the protection of electrical devices The invention relates to a circuit for protecting consumers from damage caused by polarity reversal in an electrical system, comprising a limiter and a tripping device, wherein the system voltage supply is limited when polarity is reversed and the voltage... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6223467 | Motor vehicle sensor arrangement for detecting jamming A motor vehicle sensor arrangement which is used to detect jamming, i.e, an obstruction, at a movable vehicle part which can be moved into an end position, such as an electric window, a sliding and tilting roof, a convertible top, or a servo-actuated door... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6222439 | Circuit breaking device A bus bar is connected between a battery post and a stud bolt to which an electric power supply wire is connected. An opening is provided in a housing in which an explosive sealing portion is accommodated. Just before the opening, a broken portion of the ... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6206130 | Vehicle anti-theft device A vehicle anti-theft device for controlling the operation of an electric fuel pump in the fuel tank of motor vehicles which includes a relay that is located in the fuel pump assembly and controlled by a radio-frequency receiver. The radio frequency-receiv... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6194988 | Low melting point element fusion apparatus and circuit breaker including the same A fusion apparatus is equipped with a fuse, a solid combustion agent, an igniting device, and a spring. The solid combustion agent and the igniting device are accommodated within an inner casing. The inner casing is disposed in the vicinity of, or in cont... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6057755 | Automotive carbon monoxide detection system A vehicle carbon monoxide detection system 10 including internal 20 and external 40 carbon monoxide sensors operatively associated with the vehicle cab 150 and connected to a computer 60 that will selectively activate one of the sensors 20, 40 in response... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5877563 | Fuse device for a cable in motor vehicles A fuse device for a cable in vehicles, includes a current strength sensor having an evaluation circuit connected downstream, and a severing device for the cable. The severing device disconnecting the cable when a current strength exceeds a limiting value.... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5818121 | On-board wiring system for vehicles In an on-board wiring system for vehicles has a battery line for connecting a generator with an energy accumulator and a disconnection switch, actuated as a result of an accident, arranged therein. Additional consuming devices are connected to the energy ... | 10/06/1998 |