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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8081067 | Hinged arm retainer arrangement A retainer arrangement that includes a retainer for retaining a hinged arm on a vehicle in a stored position positively so that the hinged arm does not move away from the vehicle unintentionally. The arrangements may be used in connection with a hinged stop arm that... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8004394 | Camera system for large vehicles A vehicle-borne camera-based observation system for monitoring areas adjacent a vehicle or passenger vehicle, such as a bus or schoolbus, is disclosed, to provide safer operation for passersby, including for children, and driver convenience. The system includes seve... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7864031 | Hinged arm retainer arrangement A school bus has a hinged stop arm, a bidirectional electric motor operatively connected to the hinged stop arm for pivoting the hinged stop arm between a stored position adjacent the school bus and a deployed position extending outwardly of the school bus, and a mo... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7646288 | Occupant warning system for school or day care bus and van The present invention is a warning system for alerting a driver and others to ensure an examination is made of a school or day care bus or van is thoroughly examined for remaining occupants following a transportation run. ... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7633382 | Stop-arm mounted camera system and method for mounting same A system and method for discouraging stop-arm violations is provided having a image recording means positioned on a stop-arm of a bus, ice cream truck or other such vehicle. The image recording means may be a digital still camera or video camera and is connected to ... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7474202 | Bus safety controller method and system System and method for automatically broadcasting voice-based prompt warnings toward an embarkation and/or disembarkation location at which passengers such as students and others may or will be present. The method is multi-model providing voice messages during an app... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7474201 | Safety unit for use on vehicles A safety unit for use on vehicles such as school buses. In one embodiment, a housing is provided for the drive motor and related elements for moving a stop sign on the side of the bus between its retracted and extended positions. The housing has a removable cover to... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7397350 | School bus traffic control system The invention is a versatile school bus traffic control system. When power is first applied, or the RESET pushbutton is pushed, it is set to its quiescent state. Pushing the MODE ADVANCE pushbutton switch will advance to the next state: flashing alternating yellow t... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7397349 | System for automatic activation and cancellation of hazard lights on a vehicle A vehicle lighting control system for a school bus allows automatic activation of hazard mode operation of the vehicle's signaling lights in response to activation of other warning lights. Deactivation follows upon the vehicle exceeding a predetermined maximum speed... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7378946 | Post-trip bus inspection alert system A system and method for alerting responsible personnel to perform a post-trip inspection check for passengers remaining on a bus at the end of a trip by issuing audible and/or visual alerts when the bus is parked and the motor shut off at the end of the trip. The ig... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7362229 | Ensuring the performance of mandated inspections combined with the collection of ancillary data During an inspection discrete checkpoints provide data to a portable reader, enabling a record to be generated identifying each checkpoint visited during an inspection. At least one checkpoint associated with the inspection will convey ancillary data to the portable... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7327233 | Method and a device for locating the position of wheels of a vehicle The invention relates to a method and a device for locating the position of wheels (2-5) of a vehicle (1). According to the invention, the vehicle (1) is equipped with transmit antennas (11-14) each disposed in such a way as... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323842 | Rotating electrical machine A rotating electrical machine has a housing with a shaft mounted rotatably in it. A rotor is fixed to the shaft and has a plurality of magnetic poles. A stator is positioned about the rotor and has a winding. A switch is mounted within the housing and has a first po... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7292916 | Method for operation of a vehicle and corresponding device An engine (9) of a vehicle (1) is started by first inserting an ignition key (3) into an ignition lock (2) of the vehicle (1). The vehicle (1) can be started by merely pressing the inserted ignition key, whereby said ignitio... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7265663 | Multimedia racing experience system A multimedia racing experience system is provided including a plurality of input devices, such as cameras, microphones, and telemetry sensors. All input devices communicate with an on-vehicle processing unit for multiplexing the input data into a data stream. The da... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7262696 | Bus management system A pick-up/drop-off management system improves the efficiency of carrying small children on a pick-up bus to a primary school or other facility. A non-contact method is used to read ID information of bus passengers, and to generate information regarding boarded passe... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7236090 | Automated sequencing of operations in a motor vehicle upon stopping at a railroad crossing A system and method for the automated sequencing of certain operations when a vehicle, such as a school bus, (10) approaches a railroad crossing where it is required to stop before proceeding across the crossing. A devoted switch (28) is actuated by th... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7233240 | System and method for monitoring children using school and daycare transportation A system includes a global positioning system that tracks and monitors the school and daycare transportation, a plurality of barcode scanners which enter the children into the system and a plurality of barcode bracelets, with a barcode bracelet provided to each of t... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7233259 | Traffic control sign assembly The present invention provides a traffic control sign assembly that comprises a sign having a central opening. Control consoles are positioned on opposite sides of the sign in centered relation to the central opening and are connected to one another and to the sign.... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7196632 | Gas safety detector having self-detection function A gas safety detector having a self-detection function includes a base board, an electromagnet, a gas device, a magnetically attractive plate, and a sensor. Thus, the gas safety detector has a self-detection function. In addition, when the electromagnet stops operat... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7175320 | Adjustable elevated light for transportation vehicles An adjustable, elevated and externally mounted lighting device (21) for vehicles such as school busses (22) and other types of vehicles, that provides a pool of light (23) to passenger loading and unloading areas for better visibility of passeng... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163324 | Led light stick assembly A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light, the warning signal light comprising a plurality of light sources constructed and arranged with a reflector or cullminator, the LED light source being in electrical communication with a controller and a power supply,... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7164352 | Safety warning system for a vehicle and corresponding method for operating the same A safety warning system for a vehicle includes a housing carried by the vehicle, and a telescoping extension member carried by the housing. The telescoping extension member has a retracted position for storage within the housing and an extended position for extendin... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7158014 | Post-trip bus inspection alert system A system and method for alerting responsible personnel to perform a post-trip inspection check for passengers remaining on a bus at the end of a trip by issuing audible and/or visual alerts when the bus is parked and the motor shut off at the end of the trip. The ig... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7142126 | Cargo container having an audio system Disclosed is a cargo container having an audio system, which is capable of broadcasting music and safety regulations for workers when they load or unload freight in or from the cargo container. An audio system is fixed to an inner surface of a corrugated wall of the... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7117121 | System and process to ensure performance of mandated inspections A method and apparatus to provide evidence that a person who is intended to make a required inspection was actually physically present at a predefined location associated with the inspection, so that the inspection could have been done, and if not, to provide an ind... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7109884 | Traffic stop sign safety enhancement system The system includes a stop sign device, a wave signal transmitter, a signal receiver and a warning signal. The wave signal transmitter is located at the stop sign device, that is it is near it, or is attached to it. The transmitter projects a wave signal outwardly i... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7095334 | Strip LED light assembly for motor vehicle A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light, the warning signal light comprising a plurality of light sources constructed and arranged with a reflector or cullminator, the LED light source being in electrical communication with a controller and a power supply,... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7068160 | Open automotive door alert An open door alert system for a vehicle causes an exterior light of the vehicle to flash if one or more vehicle doors are open. A sensor determines if the door, such as a sliding door of a van or minivan, is open. If the door is open, the exterior light flashes on a... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7068795 | Public address system and method for an urban transit vehicle Apparatus and method for allowing an operator of a transit vehicle to make public address announcements to passengers internal and external to the vehicle. The safety of the vehicle and passengers is maintained through providing a hands-free directional microphone h... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7064651 | Automatic vehicle theft prevention system An automatic vehicle theft prevention system (52) selectively enables an ignition system (22) of a vehicle (20). The system (52) includes an interrogator circuit (54) that generates and radiates an excitation signal (68). A ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7064674 | Replaceable LED modules A modular warning signal light system comprising at least one support. The at least one support having at least one module receiving port. The module receiving ports constructed and arranged to removably receive the support engagement member of a module. Each module... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7059663 | Protective wind shield apparatus The present invention relates to a shield for retractable devices that are part of or attached to vehicles, such as school buses, to protect the retractable device from damage or destruction from air movement. While such retractable devices are bolted or otherwise s... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7054596 | Wireless vibration diagnostic instrument A vibration diagnostic instrument for use by an automotive maintenance mechanic. The vibration diagnostic instrument includes a sensor, which senses vibrations and generates a sensor signal in response thereto, and a controller. The controller is coupled to the sens... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048423 | Integrated light and accessory assembly An integrated light and accessory assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The assembly includes at least one lamp for illumination of a vehicle, and also includes reflective, conductive and insulative portions inside a housing, and a module for controlling or accessori... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7046160 | LED warning light and communication system A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light and communication device comprising a controller for generating a first observable light signal and a second non-observable light signal within said first light signal. The second light signal is formed of packets of... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7038593 | Strip LED light assembly for motor vehicle A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light, the warning signal light comprising a plurality of light sources constructed and arranged with a reflector or cullminator, the LED light source being in electrical communication with a controller and a power supply,... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7034667 | Gear motor used to extend safety device on school bus In a deployment apparatus for extending a safety device from a school bus, the safety device is attached to a connector which is rotated about a pivot pin that is turned by a friction clutch driven by an output shaft. The safety device may be either a guard arm on a... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7005973 | Electrical actuator assembly for hinged vehicle safety devices A school bus has a stop sign hinged on an electrical actuator assembly that is attached to the side of the bus. The actuator assembly includes an electric motor that pivots the hinged stop sign from a stored position adjacent the bus to an operative position extendi... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7002477 | Monitoring system A processor implemented monitoring system includes a sensor coupled to the processor for sampling a physiological parameter of a subject which may comprise a subject unique identification parameter. Also coupled to the processor is a physical location determining de... | 02/21/2006 |
