Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136854 | Concealable license plate mounting system This disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods for providing and using concealable license plate mounting systems. Specifically, the present invention is a license plate mounting system that provides an aesthetically pleasing and aerodynamically efficient bumper... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8128139 | Vehicle bumper and mounting bracket assembly for a lamp A vehicle bumper and mounting bracket assembly for a lamp is disclosed. The mounting bracket has a geometry that facilitates mating with flanges disposed on apertures on the bumper. The mounting bracket also includes resilient tab locks configured to receive tabs on... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128140 | Collision detecting device A collision detecting device includes a chamber member providing a space, a pressure sensor for detecting a pressure inside the space, a determination means, a bumper absorber for absorbing an impact generated by collision and a temperature sensor for detecting a te... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8109546 | Bumper assemblies with independently aligned garnishes and reflectors A bumper assembly for a vehicle may include a bumper cover with a garnish ring and a reflector disposed therein. The garnish ring may include a garnish connector and a reflector bracket that includes a reflector connection hole. The bumper cover may include a recept... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8047587 | Vehicle body vibration damping apparatus A bumper reinforcement 11 that extends in a vehicle width direction and is removably attached to a vehicle body frame 4 is provided. A vibration damping portion integrally provided with the bumper reinforcement 11 is provided. The vibration damp... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8038186 | Carrier support for attaching to a motor vehicle A carrier support arrangement that attaches to a vehicle between a rear bumper crash bar and mounting pads that are provided at the rear of the body of the vehicle. The carrier support is formed of a transverse support bar that has a modified hollow tubular beam con... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7988212 | Vehicle mounting and alignment bracket A bracket for attaching and aligning a forward-looking radar (FLR) having a front face is disclosed according to one embodiment. The bracket includes a bracket frame having an attachment feature for attaching the FLR to the bracket frame. The bracket also includes a... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7980606 | Vehicle bumper structure In a vehicle bumper structure, an optical fiber sensor (32) is provided in a vehicle width direction on the front surface of a front-bumper reinforcement (30). A front-bumper absorber (28) is provided in front of the optical fiber sensor (32 | 07/19/2011 |
| 7954863 | Bumper beam for a vehicle A bumper beam in the form of an open hat beam with a central flange (11) pointing outwards has a transverse bulkhead (23) at one of its fastening portions (17). An internally threaded socket (22) is welded to the transverse bulkhead paral... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7931316 | Vehicle bumper structure In a vehicle bumper structure, an optical fiber sensor (32) is provided on the upper portion of the front surface of a front wall portion (30A) of a front-bumper reinforcement (30). A front-bumper absorber (28) is provided before the opti... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7891714 | Structure of rear bumper cover An object of the invention is to provide a structure of a rear bumper cover capable of improving appearance and rigidity of the rear bumper cover. A rear bumper cover made from a resin disposed in the backward part of the vehicle forms an opening portion at the posi... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7866715 | Protective vehicle cover A rear bumper protective device that is fitted atop a bumper of a vehicle. The rear bumper protective device including a base layer of flexible material having a top portion, side portions, and a bottom portion, the base layer having a construction and thickness cap... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7828350 | Vehicular collision detection apparatus A vehicular collision detection apparatus includes a bumper reinforcement, a bumper cover, a chamber forming member, a pressure sensor, a pressure changing device, and a chamber state detecting device. The cover is displaceable relative to the reinforcement toward a... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7766402 | Bumper mounting system A bumper mounting system (10) for locating and installing a bumper (14) on a vehicle having a chassis and a hood (18) includes a chassis support member (42) pivotally mountable to a portion of the vehicle hood (18) and adjustably m... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7753419 | Mounting Structure for vehicle crash sensor A sensor assembly of a vehicle includes a substantially horizontal protrusion secured to a body portion of the vehicle and extending therefrom in a direction of an impact input and a crash sensor mounted to the substantially horizontal protrusion, wherein the crash ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7722098 | Step load bracket The present invention is a step load bracket having a substantially horizontal portion and a substantially vertical portion connected to the substantially horizontal portion. The present invention also includes at least one support member connected to the substantia... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7607705 | Rear bumper assembly with step garnish A rear bumper assembly includes a bumper body having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The bumper body defines at least one aperture therethrough. The at least one aperture is located on an upper portion of the bumper body. A step garnish is received on t... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7604267 | Modular dock bumper A dock bumper for minimizing damage to a back of a vehicle upon contacting a low-lying object may include a generally-rigid shock-absorbing member to be secured adjacent to a back portion of the vehicle. The shock-absorbing member may include a distal surface extend... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7537254 | Attachment structure of object detector An attachment structure of an object detector to a vehicle body which includes: a support portion provided on the object detector; a fixing portion which fixes the object detector to the vehicle body at the support portion; an exterior member provided in front of th... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7527308 | Modular bumper shell The present invention provides a modular bumper shell comprising an attachment member adapted for attachment to an energy-absorbing vehicle bumper substructure, and at least one outer member affixed to and at least partially covering the attachment member. The outer... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7506906 | Vehicle bumper assembly A bumper assembly for a vehicle includes a bumper beam extending laterally across the vehicle and a bumper fascia covering the bumper beam. The bumper fascia includes a depending portion extending downward below the bumper beam. A powered vehicle component is mounte... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7488016 | Vehicle front structure Disclosed is a vehicle front structure, which comprises a synthetic resin shroud 3 formed to support a heat exchanger and mounted to a vehicle body in a front of an engine compartment, a bumper fascia disposed in a front end of the vehicle body, a plate membe... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7488015 | Vehicle systems and methods for detecting pedestrian impacts Systems and methods for pedestrian impact detection are provided. Piezoelectric sensor elements detect an object impacting a vehicle. The detected signal is attenuated and filtered. The attenuated and filtered signal is analyzed in the frequency domain to determine ... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7484779 | Bumper structure In a bumper, a touch sensor and a load detection sensor detect a load applied to the bumper in the event of a head-on collision, when pressed by an absorber. The touch sensor and the load detection sensor are provided in front of reinforced portions of a front wall ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7416232 | Vehicle side step An embodiment of a vehicle step assembly includes a brace defined, at least in part, by a generally horizontal surface. The generally horizontal surface selectively transmits the weight of a user to the vehicle. The assembly further includes a fascia having an apert... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7401949 | Illuminated rub-rail/bumper assembly A rub-rail assembly that, in some illustrative embodiments, includes a carrier and an insert. The carrier may include, for example, a back support, and first and second legs extending from the back support. The insert may include a main body, and a pair of legs adap... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7384082 | Fascia for a motor vehicle with integral component mounting and a method of making the same The invention provides fascia for a motor vehicle having a component mounting integrally molded to the fascia for holding and securing a component therein, the component mounting includes a containing portion having a through-hole for housing the component and for a... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7377564 | One piece isolator and step pad An automobile bumper including an isolator including one or more step surfaces integrally formed on the isolator. The step surface(s) may provide a gripping surface for permitting a user to step on for loading and unloading objects from the automobile. A fascia cove... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7377563 | Deployable vehicle rear access step apparatus and method A vehicle step includes an appearance surface; a pair of step surfaces; a lock for securing the step within a bumper; and a pivoting mechanism for rotating the step. The appearance face forms an external bumper surface when the step is stowed. The pivoting mechanism... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7367406 | Innovative hitch system with hydraulic pump A hydraulic system for an attachment for a tractor is disclosed. The hitch has a frame having a top member and a bottom member. The top and bottom members are joined together by a pair of side members forming a structure with an orifice. Each of the top and bottom m... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357431 | Structure for mounting ultrasonic sensor on mounting member An ultrasonic sensor for emitting ultrasonic waves and for receiving the waves reflected from objects is mounted on a mounting member such as a bumper of an automotive vehicle. A through-hole for inserting a front portion of the ultrasonic sensor is formed in the bu... | 04/15/2008 |
| RE40244 | Vacuum actuated display ornaments Improved vacuum actuated display ornaments which adhere to surfaces by self-suction are improved by a wall thickness at the center of mass thicker than their peripheral wall thickness. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357432 | Bumper for a motor vehicle A bumper for a motor vehicle includes a cross member disposed transversely to side rails of a motor vehicle frame and having a U-shaped cross section with a wall and two legs extending from opposite ends of the wall. The cross member is supported via integral crash ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353704 | Storage tank external gauge system Provided herein are devices useful for guiding cables, wires, cords, and the like. A device according to the present invention is particularly useful for guiding a cable that is used in providing an external liquid-level gauge on an oil tank. A cable guide means acc... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7334807 | Vehicle step tube A vehicle step tube comprising a one-piece elongated extrusion having a plurality of vertical ribs extending from the upper surface, the ribs define a plurality of channels between the ribs. The ribs may be relatively short in a step portion of the extrusion to form... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7316433 | License-plate frame bumper guard A bumper guard mountable to a vehicle license-plate mounting fixture, the mounting fixture being adapted to receive a license-plate having at least one mounting recess. The bumper guard comprises a first member having a front and rear surface. The rear surface is co... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7313960 | Ultrasonic sensor assembly An ultrasonic sensor assembly includes an ultrasonic sensor apparatus, a holding member and a spring arrangement. The spring arrangement includes two spring portions, which are connected together by a connecting portion. The spring portions are partially secured to ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7303041 | Vehicle soft impact detection A vehicle soft impact detection system uses a piezo film mounted to a front vehicle bumper. The piezo film is selected and mounted to have a greater sensitivity to low-frequency shock waves as compared to high-frequency shock waves, the frequency and amplitude is th... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300080 | Bumper system A bumper system having a bumper running transverse to the longitudinal direction of a vehicle and at least one connecting element mounted thereon for the purpose of attaching the bumper to a vehicle, in particular to a longitudinal beam of a passenger car. The conne... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7299848 | Closure member control systems, including door control systems for barrier housings, and associated methods Closure member control systems, including door control systems for barrier housings, and associated methods are disclosed. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a closure member control system that includes a closure member positioned to cover a portion of ... | 11/27/2007 |
