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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7201708 | Machine-assisted exercising An exercise machine in which a fan has a rotor that generates drag by causing air to move in response to exercising by a user. A deflection structure deflects air that the rotor has moved and is adjustable to control the amount of drag generated by the rotor. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 5483824 | Vehicle performance inspection apparatus and vehicle performance inspection method The present invention intends to allow evaluation of the performances of of the function of the ABS, the function of the LSD, and the function of the TRC to be effected easily by using a performance inspection apparatus with prescribed constitution wherei... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5452605 | Dynamometer for simulating the inertial and road load forces encountered by motor vehicles A dynamometer for simulating the inertia and road load forces for motor vehicles is described. The dynamometer includes a moveable frame on which is mounted one or more rolls for engaging the driven wheel or wheels of the test vehicle, a power supplying a... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5392640 | Vehicle performance inspection apparatus and vehicle performance inspection method The present invention intends to allow evaluation of the performances of of the function of the ABS, the function of the LSD, and the function of the TRC to be effected easily by using a performance inspection apparatus with prescribed constitution wherei... | 02/28/1995 |
| 4875674 | Energy absorbing means with self calibrating monitor The apparatus is adapted to an exercise device with an energy absorbing unit that has a self calibrating energy monitor. It comprises at least one rotating flywheel which is driven through a one way clutch. There is a braking mechanism to apply resistance... | 10/24/1989 |
| 3962914 | Motor vehicle brake test apparatus and method The engine of a motor vehicle is used to accelerate a flywheel up to a suitable test speed through rollers engaged with driven wheels of the vehicle. Then, when the wheels are braked, one torsion coupling gives a signal corresponding to the total braking ... | 06/15/1976 |
