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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8179246 | Indication clothing An indication clothing being adapted to be worn by an object is provided. The indication clothing comprises an indication sign, a storage module, a G-sensor and a process module. The storage module is configured to store threshold information. The G-sensor is config... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8044789 | Method and system for improving the monitoring of the external environment of a motor vehicle The invention relates to a method and system for improving the monitoring of the external environment of a motor vehicle. According to the invention, the vehicle comprises a built-in system for detecting objects with which it is likely to collide, within a monitored... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8013728 | System and method for providing emergency warnings for a rollover vehicle A system and method for providing emergency warnings for a rollover vehicle is provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a warning system for an automobile including a power source configured to provide a current, a control circuit coupled to the power s... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7893822 | Hybrid drive mode indicator A motorized vehicle that is capable of operating in a mode in which motive power is being supplied wholly or partially from electric power is provided with an exterior indicator showing this mode of operation to other vehicle operators. In this way other drivers are... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7642908 | Elevated light system for vehicles A light system for a vehicle includes a light casing that is fixedly secured to the motor vehicle. The light casing includes brake, fog and spacer sections with the spacer section separating the brake section from the fog section. A controller is fixedly secured to ... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7561036 | LED warning signal light and light bar A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light, the warning signal light comprising an array of light sources configured on a light support and in electrical communication with a controller and a power supply, battery, or other electrical source. The warning sign... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7423545 | Failed filter arrest indicator and method for use in multiple arrester location The present invention is a technique for locating and identifying a failed filter/arrester in an underground conveyance such as a fiber optic cable. A sensor is installed in the filter/arrester housing to sense grounding of a cable locating frequency. The sensor wil... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7408455 | Electronic intelligent turn signal control system An intelligent turn signal control system for turning on and off left and right turn signals in a vehicle. The system includes a computer, such as an antilock braking system computer, with programmed software operably disposed on a vehicle, and a driver interface sw... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7408451 | Vehicle rearview mirror system with protocol detection An automatic dimming vehicle mirror system includes an automatic dimming mirror assembly having automatic dimming circuitry. The automatic dimming circuitry includes a mirror control and at least a first silicon-based photo sensor and a second silicon-based photo se... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7400236 | Vehicular lane monitoring system utilizing front and rear cameras A lane monitoring system deployed on a vehicle is provided for monitoring the position of the vehicle relative to a lane in which the vehicle is traveling. The system comprises a front camera for capturing front lane image data relating to an area substantially to t... | 07/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7394351 | Display assembly with horn configuration for vehicle A signal assembly mountable to an exterior of a vehicle is configured with a light-generating unit operable to emit a visually perceptible signal, and with a sound-generating unit operable to generate a sound signal. The light and sound generating units are coupled ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7388480 | Safety lights for multiple-axle vehicles A light assembly for a multiple-axle or movable axle vehicle with a vertical and horizontal arrangement of lights adapted to enhance visibility of the vehicle as well as the wheels and axles of the vehicle. ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7388479 | Human sensing back-up alarm device Disclosed is a human sensing back-up alarm system capable of generating a loud alarm sound for a predetermined period of time using a speaker to protect humans or vehicles if the humans or vehicles are detected behind construction equipment or a vehicle when the con... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7385488 | Rear warning system employing outside mirror in vehicle Disclosed is a rear warning system employing an outside mirror of a vehicle. When a driver moves a vehicle backward and parks the vehicle, the rear warning system warns a driver that the vehicle approaches a person or an obstacle existing behind the vehicle and prov... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7385489 | Instrument panel assembly An instrument panel assembly for a passenger compartment is provided, including an instrument panel surface, a light emitter that emits a light beam so that the light beam extends along a beam path, and a light receiver that senses the light beam and detects a desir... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7378945 | Vehicle security system controlling vehicle body position and related methods A vehicle security system includes a vehicle security controller for operating at least one vehicle body position actuator to reposition the vehicle body responsive to at least one vehicle security sensor. The vehicle may include the vehicle wheels, the vehicle body... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7362216 | Reversing sensor without a control box A reversing sensor device applies a master-slave type of sensor architecture. The reversing sensor device includes at least one master-sensor and more than one slave-sensor. The master-sensor includes a microprocessor, an ultrasonic emission circuit, a reflective wa... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7352278 | Vehicle hazard warning lights A vehicle hazard warning system and method are provided wherein a center high mounted rear stop light (“CHMSL”) is connected to the vehicle's 4-way emergency flasher circuit so that it flashes simultaneously with at least the vehicle's rear turn signal lights, a... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7342487 | Automatic signaling device for automobiles The device automatically actuates the vehicle emergency lights when the brake pedal and one of the turn signals are simultaneously used. To do so it uses an integrated circuit that actuates a periodic pulsating signal in its outputs when a continuous signal is recei... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7342707 | Indicators and illuminators using a semiconductor radiation emitter package A vehicle lamp assembly includes a housing and an LED lamp carried in the housing. A signal mirror includes a mirror and an LED lamp. The LED lamp includes a heat extraction member. ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7334925 | Lighted exterior rearview mirror system A lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprises an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle. The exterior mirror assembly includes a reflective element having a heater and a breakaway joint assembly having stati... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7333026 | Collaborative multicast for dissemination of information in vehicular ad-hoc networks A collaborative nomination algorithm is provided for disseminating information amongst a plurality of collaborating vehicles in an inter-vehicle communication network. The method includes: receiving an incoming vehicle communication message at a recipient vehicle fr... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328871 | Railroad car coupler gap analyzer In trains a dragging air hose can snag an object on the tracks and break. A broken air hose can lead to an emergency stop or an accident caused by faulty brakes. The present invention mounts a video camera opposite a lit screen, thereby contrasting the air hose prof... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325953 | Vehicle exterior mirror system with turn signal light assembly A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system suitable for use on a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle and a turn signal light assembly. The mirror assembly includes a reflectance element that is moveably mounted o... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7324013 | Safety alarm system A safety alarm system for use on moving vehicles and heavy equipment provides an added level of safety by not only indicating motion, but by adding a distinct audible warning according to a selected sound pattern template when danger is imminent to those in the loca... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7301478 | Vehicle safety warning device Apparatus, methods, system and devices for monitoring road surface temperature to detect hazardous road surface conditions. An indicator provides the sensed road surface temperature and hazardous road condition warning to a driver while a tail light interface automa... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7280124 | Vehicle with image processing system and method for operating an image processing system A vehicle (01) has at least two image data sources (02), at least one mixing unit (03), at least one conversion unit (04) and an image display unit (05). The pixel data (09) generated with the image data sources (02) ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7274287 | Warning and information system for a vehicle A warning and information system for a motor vehicle which outputs information that is below a conscious threshold of perception of a use, and above his or her unconscious threshold. At least one signal source located in the peripheral field of vision of the user is... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7268721 | Car reversing radar sensor having fine-tuning feature A car reversing radar sensor having a fine-tuning function includes a cylinder, a sensor module, a front cover, a packing block and a back cover. The sensor module is fitted in the cylinder and a sensing angle thereof can be adjusted. The packing block includes a pu... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7268693 | Towed vehicle lighting module Control of an accessory lighting array for temporary installation on a towed vehicle through the controller area network of a towing vehicle is effected through access to the controller area network over a bus extension, and connection of an accessory controller to ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7253610 | Self-powered bicycle signal output device and display apparatus using same A bicycle signal output device comprises a magnet structured to be mounted to one of a first part and a moving part of a bicycle, a coil structured to be mounted to the other one of the first part and the moving part of the bicycle, and a signal generating unit that... | 08/07/2007 |
| RE39730 | Brake light apparatus Brake pressure indication apparatus in a vehicle includes a plurality of red L.E.D.s arranged in a ladder-like configuration. The L.E.D.s illuminate progressively in response to brake pressure. As brake pressure is increased, more L.E.D.s illuminate. Brake pressure ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7239958 | Apparatus and method for discerning a driver's intent and for aiding the driver Methods and apparatus are provided for determining the intent of a driver of a motor vehicle in moving a trailer towed by the motor vehicle along a desired path. The method comprises the step of positioning a first reference point at a first location spaced apart fr... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7239252 | Communications system and program A communications system in a first vehicle sends departing information indicating that the first vehicle is about to depart from a parking space along with the vehicle information of the first vehicle when a door is unlocked, a key is inserted, and an engine is star... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7236105 | Anti collision light for aircraft Anti collision light for an aircraft includes a number of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged on a common plane. A reflecting arrangement is located above the plane and reflects the light emitted by the diodes in a sidewards direction. A surrounding reflecting arr... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7226112 | Pinch warning and illumination system A light source is incorporated into a weatherstrip or pinch strip assembly mounted on a movable panel or at the opening in a frame or panel which receives the movable panel. The light is illuminated to warn that a movable panel of a vehicle is about to close or open... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7218212 | Two-step control signal device with a U-turn signal A two-step control signal device is mounted on an automobile and has a turn signal, a U-turning signal and a two-step control circuit. The turn signal has base having a recess and a turn light. The turn light is mounted in the recess. The U-turn signal is mounted on... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7205887 | Turn indicator unit for a relay-controlled flasher A turn indicator unit includes a light source, a matching module, and a first switch means. The light source includes a light-emitting diode coupled across an output side of a flasher. The matching module includes a resistor. The switch means connects selectively th... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7199705 | Wireless tailgate lights This device is a wireless tailgate braking and turn signal System, which will temporarily enable a driver of a vehicle to have taillights and/or a blinker system for emergency situations. This would insure road safety in all types of conditions, both in terms of ext... | 04/03/2007 |
