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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8063506 | Car power source apparatus A power source apparatus of a car is provided with contactors (2) connected to an output-side of a battery (1); a pre-charge circuit (3) made up of a series connected pre-charge resistor (6) and a pre-charge relay (7), which is con... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8039988 | Solar powered ventilation system for vehicle and method of operating the same A solar powered ventilation system for regulating the interior temperature of a motorized vehicle and a method of controlling the same is provided. The vehicle includes a battery pack in electrical communication with at least one motor assembly that is selectively o... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7986055 | Adjustment of control strategy based on temperature A method of protecting a battery is provided in a vehicle having a battery that selectively supplies electric power for starting an engine of the vehicle and that selectively supplies electric power to a plurality of electric loads of the vehicle. The method include... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7964986 | Drive control apparatus, system and method A drive control apparatus automatically stops a drive power source operation of a vehicle under a predetermined operation condition. When a predetermined time period lapses after the automatic stop operation of the drive power source under a condition that a key swi... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7960858 | Device, system and method for reducing the consumption of closed-circuit current of a motor vehicle A device for reducing the consumption of closed-circuit current of a motor vehicle includes a first line, by way of which an ignition switch and a first terminal can be coupled; a second line, by way of which a supply voltage device and a second terminal can be coup... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7932629 | Method for controlling a generation of an alternating current in a vehicle In a method for controlling a generation of an alternating current in a vehicle equipped with a battery and an inverter, the inverter is electrically connectable to the battery in order to generate an alternating current from a direct current of the battery for elec... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7911080 | Method and system for managing an automotive electrical system An automotive electrical system and a method for managing an automotive electrical system including a battery are provided. A state of charge of the battery is determined. An electrical system function is prevented from being performed based on the determined state ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7812474 | Automobile The automobile of the present invention is provided with a capacitor for backup use in case of disconnection or breakdown of a battery. When a start switch is turned off, the collected charge in the capacitor is supplied to a device in which a large current is flowi... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7683503 | Dead battery preventing device for preventing engine start failure of vehicle having economy running function and dead battery prevention method A dead battery preventing device enables to prevent an engine start failure (a dead battery) of a vehicle having an economy running function which is caused by the vehicle's being left in an engine stall state. The dead battery preventing device to be mounted on a v... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7659639 | Connection unit for the connection of electrical components to a motor vehicle battery The invention relates to a connection unit for the connection of electrical and/or electronic components to a pole of a motor vehicle battery comprising a first conductor section that can be connected to a battery pole; a second conductor section originating from th... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7608940 | Power supply device and method of controlling the same A power supply device and a method for controlling the power supply device in which a fusion checking process for the cathode side relay and the anode side relay is easily performed within a short period of time. A battery ECU (controller) measures a first voltage b... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7557460 | Electric power source for motor vehicle An electric power source for a motor vehicle is so constructed and arranged that an interlock circuit detects a disconnected state of an interlock wire and turns off a contactor. The interlock circuit includes: a current output circuit outputting a detectable curren... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7508091 | Vehicle battery protection device A battery protection device for preventing vehicle batteries from being drained to the point that the battery cannot start the vehicle includes an electrical meter that measures at least one electrical characteristic of the battery and a microprocessor. The micropro... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7413827 | Car power source apparatus A car power source apparatus is provided with a driving battery which drives an electric motor, heaters which heat the driving battery, a control circuit which controls power to the heaters, a temperature sensor which detects battery temperature and issues a detecte... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7397221 | Battery protection device, battery protection system using the same, and battery protection method A battery protection device protects a battery from an abnormal state. The battery protection device includes a detector that detects an abnormality of the battery and outputs an abnormality detection signal when the abnormality is detected. A current is input to an... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7394350 | Power-saving on-vehicle controller An on-vehicle controller performs smart control for transmitting a transmission request signal to a predetermined area and for unlocking a door of a vehicle based on a return signal transmitted by a portable device receiving the transmission request signal, security... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7372677 | Control apparatus for internal combustion engine-driven vehicle having power supply unit A control apparatus for an internal combustion engine-driven vehicle equipped with a power supply unit having an AC generator driven by an internal combustion engine, and a power converter which converts an output voltage from the AC generator into an AC voltage of ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7352545 | Compressor terminal fault interruption method and apparatus A compressor terminal fault interruption method and interrupter for disconnecting power to a compressor terminal when terminal venting failure is imminent including a current sensing circuit for sensing current provided to the terminal by a power source and outputti... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7342325 | Universal fleet electrical system A universal fleet electrical system includes a central power distribution panel, which includes a fuse panel and a lighting selector junction box, together with a universal wiring harness. A dash mounted console is provided for operator control of accessory devices.... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7339347 | Apparatus and method for reliably supplying electrical energy to an electrical system The instant invention is directed to a multiple battery system and auxiliary battery attachment system. The invention provides a battery housing having a common positive terminal and a common negative terminal coupled to an electrical system. A main battery having a... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7339774 | Automatic battery disconnect system A safety battery disconnect system for disconnecting a vehicle battery from the electrical system of the vehicle when an impact exceeding a predetermined magnitude is detected while maintaining electrical power input from the battery to selected portions of the vehi... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7329967 | Electronic control unit for car A control unit stops the supply of constant voltage into a vehicle electronic control unit in an abnormal state even though the ignition is off. A delay circuit for delaying an ignition OFF signal is installed outside the central processing unit. By controlling the ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7330014 | Method and system for controlling power to be fed to electrical loads In a control system, a control unit is connected to a generator and is configured to, when a steep change in a load current flowing through at least one specific electrical load is sensed, control the output of the generator based on the sensed steep change in the l... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7315091 | Method and system for controlling power to be fed to electrical loads In a control system, a control unit is connected to a generator and is configured to, when a steep change in a load current flowing through at least one specific electrical load is sensed, control the output of the generator based on the sensed steep change in the l... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7310576 | Method and system to control internal combustion engine idle shut down A method for controlling a compression ignition electronic control module equipped compression ignition internal combustion engine installed in a vehicle to permit engine idling to conform to requirements of a geographical location. ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7310025 | Oscillator circuit and integrated circuit incorporating the same The oscillator circuit comprises a capacitor and first to fourth constant current supplies and switches are connected to the capacitor. Both terminals of the capacitor are used for charges and discharges. One period comprises four steps; charging the first terminal ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7304255 | Vehicle electrical control system for overriding an existing vehicle fuse box The present invention includes an electrical adapter switch assembly for bypassing the door light circuit on a Jeep TJ® when the driver and/or passenger door is removed. The defeat switch is a plug in electrical adapter designed to bypass the door light circuit on ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7301313 | Multiple voltage regulators for use with a single load Multiple voltage regulators for use with a single load. The present invention allows power to be supplied to an electrical load using multiple voltage regulators based on the operating environment of the load. In one embodiment, a primary voltage regulator that is b... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7282811 | Detection of short circuits in a vehicle The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for the detection of shorts circuits in the electrical system in a vehicle provided with a battery comprising—measuring and storing the value of the battery voltage at a first moment in time,—measuring the val... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7274223 | Semiconductor device As devices are often different in the characteristics from one another, semiconductor chips based on the devices have discrepancies in the performance. A semiconductor device having a semiconductor switching element and a drive controlling means (1) for gener... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7265457 | Power control apparatus A power control apparatus includes a latch relay interposed between a power source and electronic control units, and a control section changed into an operative state when connected to the power source upon closure of a first switch, and supplies a drive current to ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7256514 | Device and method for operating an electrical machine for a motor vehicle Device and method for operation of at least one electrical machine for a motor vehicle. In order to coordinate torque requirements for the propulsion system and voltage requirements for the vehicle power supply system and at least one battery for the vehicle power s... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7248152 | Automatic on/off switch for vehicle power outlets A vehicle power outlet switch (10) can include a threshold detector (14) for comparing a predetermined threshold with a vehicle battery characteristic and a power switch (18) controlled by the output of the threshold detector. Note, the vehicle ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7231994 | Hybrid vehicle with integral generator for auxiliary loads A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployab... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7233474 | Vehicle electrical protection device and system employing same An electrical protection device is provided. The device can be removably attached to or mounted inside of a power source, such as a vehicle, e.g., automobile, battery and can employ a replaceable fuse element. The device includes an overcurrent protection element, s... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7212892 | In-vehicle system control device An in-vehicle system control device, which controls an in-vehicle system mounted in a vehicle includes an electric load electrically connected to a battery for activating the in-vehicle system, and a judging means electrically connected to the electric load wherein ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7211907 | Programmable power control unit A programmable power system may be used to control the supply of power from a battery to protect the battery from accidental discharge and excessive wear. A programmable power control unit may be connected between a battery and one or more battery operated devices. ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7202574 | System and method for electrical energy switching and control in a vehicle This invention discloses a device in a vehicle electrical system which determines the vehicle's operating conditions and facilitates the transfer of electrical energy between systems of electrical energy sources and their associated electrical loads based on the veh... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7182012 | Pyrotechnically driven device for cutting solid, compact materials A pyrotechnic cutting device has a guiding housing in which there is arranged a part to be severed, which is fashioned so as to be severable at a cut point by a cutting tool having a cutting chisel. A pressure pulse generator containing a pyrotechnic driving charge ... | 02/27/2007 |
