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20090324481 | LOW ENERGY METHOD OF PREPARING BASIC COPPER CARBONATES - A method of forming basic copper carbonates includes providing an aqueous solution comprising copper (II) ammonia, and carbonic acid; and adding sufficient carbon dioxide to precipitate a basic copper carbonate from the aqueous solution. | 12-31-2009 |
20090324482 | LOW ENERGY METHOD OF PREPARING BASIC COPPER CARBONATES - A method of forming basic copper carbonates includes providing an aqueous solution comprising copper (II), ammonia, and carbonic acid; and adding sufficient carbon dioxide to precipitate a basic copper carbonate from the aqueous solution. | 12-31-2009 |
20120301375 | LOW ENERGY METHOD OF PREPARING BASIC METAL CARBONATES AND OTHER SALTS - A method of preparing basic metal carbonate selected from the group consisting of zinc carbonate, nickel carbonate, silver carbonate, cobalt carbonate, tin carbonate, lead carbonate, manganese carbonate, lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, and potassium carbonate from metals comprising: contacting the metal with an aqueous solution comprising an amine, carbonic acid, and oxygen under conditions where the metal is converted into basic metal carbonate; and recovering the basic metal carbonate. | 11-29-2012 |
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20080291625 | DIRECT COOLING SYSTEM - A direct cooling system is used for cooling one or more heat sources, such as electronic components within an enclosure. A supply air duct is coupled to an existing HVAC register and directed to the enclosure. A vented duct within the enclosure is coupled to the supply air duct and carries cool air directly to the vicinity or vicinities of the one or more heat sources. Vented ducts may be flexible and may contain provisions for future coupling of additional vented ducts for cooling additional heat sources within the enclosure. | 11-27-2008 |
20100050207 | System and Method of Providing Access to Content of an Interrupted Digital Broadcast Signal - A system and method of providing access to content of an interrupted digital broadcast is disclosed. A digital broadcast connection is established between a digital broadcast provider and at least one receiver. The digital broadcast connection is monitored and upon detecting an interruption in the digital broadcast connection, content of the interrupted digital broadcast signal is stored. A message is sent to the at least one receiver to indicate that the content of the interrupted digital broadcast signal is available. | 02-25-2010 |
20100148747 | Traceable fiber optic jumpers - An optical fiber jumper cable includes a single tracing conductor for tracing the jumper cable through a fiber cross-connect facility such as a central office. An electrical locating tone is impressed on the conductor so that the conductor radiates an electromagnetic field along the length of the fiber jumper cable. A locating tone detector is used to trace the fiber jumper cable along its length by monitoring a presence-indicating signal emitted by the locating tone detector. | 06-17-2010 |
20150058889 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING ACCESS TO CONTENT OF AN INTERRUPTED DIGITAL BROADCAST SIGNAL - A method includes receiving a first message at a receiver from a digital broadcast provider, where the first message is received in response to a digital broadcast connection being reestablished between the receiver and the digital broadcast provider after interruption of the digital broadcast connection during receipt by the receiver of content corresponding to a digital broadcast signal. The method also includes sending a notification from the receiver to a display device, where the notification includes information corresponding to the interruption, and where the notification enables access to an interface for responding to the first message. The method further includes sending the interface to the display device, wherein the interface includes a list of interrupted programs available from the digital broadcast provider, where the interrupted programs include programs that were being received by the receiver when the interruption occurred, and where the list includes an entry associated with the content. | 02-26-2015 |
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20090199937 | GAS GENERANT COMPOSITIONS - A gas generating composition | 08-13-2009 |
20100258220 | Gas generant compositions - A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is methoxy carbonyl-5 amino tetrazole. A method of making the compound is also provided. A gas generating composition, containing the novel compound as a fuel, and an oxidizer is also provided. The novel compound may be contained within a gas generant composition | 10-14-2010 |
20100258221 | Gas generant compositions - A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is defined as a compound having the structural formula of R | 10-14-2010 |
20100326575 | Synthesis of 2-nitroimino-5-nitrohexahydro-1,3,5-triazine - A method of forming 2-nitroimino-5-nitrohexahydro-1,3,5-triazine is presented. The method contains the steps of mixing nitroguanidine, formaldehyde, tert-butyl amine, and water to form an aqueous-based mixture containing an intermediate reaction product; separating the intermediate reaction product from the aqueous-based mixture by filtering out the suspended intermediate reaction product; and mixing the intermediate reaction product within a multi-acid solution containing sulfuric acid and nitric acid. Ammonium chloride is then added, thereby forming 2-nitroimino-5-nitrohexahydro-1,3,5-triazine. A gas generating system 200 containing a gas generant formed in accordance with the present invention is also contemplated. | 12-30-2010 |
20110046390 | Gas Generant Compositions - A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is defined as a compound having the structural formula of R | 02-24-2011 |
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20080242898 | Process for the preparation of propylene glycol - A process for the preparation of propylene glycol from glycerol by a high pressure and temperature hydrogenation reaction is described. In a particular embodiment, a base is present in the solvent mixture with an alkanol or ether of the alkanol. The reaction progresses over a transition metal catalyst. Propylene glycol is used for antifreeze and deicing compositions. | 10-02-2008 |
20090126262 | Process for producing mixed esters of fatty acids as biofuels - A process for producing mixed esters of fatty acids as biofuel or additive to a petroleum fuel for use in a compression ignition (CI) engine. The process preferably provides a partial transesterification of a mixture of fatty acid methyl esters with at least one alkyl alcohol containing 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the presence of a heterogeneous solid acid catalyst to produce a mixture of the fatty acid methyl esters and alkyl alcohol esters of the fatty acids. | 05-21-2009 |
20140059924 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MIXED ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS AS BIOFUELS - A process for producing mixed esters of fatty acids as biofuel or additive to a petroleum fuel for use in a compression ignition (CI) engine. The process preferably provides a partial transesterification of a mixture of fatty acid methyl esters with at least one alkyl alcohol containing 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the presence of a heterogeneous solid acid catalyst to produce a mixture of the fatty acid methyl esters and alkyl alcohol esters of the fatty acids. | 03-06-2014 |
20140110268 | ELECTROCATALYTIC HYDROGENATION AND HYDRODEOXYGENATION OF OXYGENATED AND UNSATURATED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - A process and related electrode composition are disclosed for the electrocatalytic hydrogenation and/or hydrodeoxygenation of organic substrates such as biomass-derived bio-oil components by the production of hydrogen atoms on a catalyst surface followed by the reaction of the hydrogen atoms with the organic reactants. Biomass fast pyrolysis-derived bio-oil is a liquid mixture containing hundreds of organic compounds with chemical functionalities that are corrosive to container materials and are prone to polymerization. A high surface area skeletal metal catalyst material such as Raney Nickel can be used as the cathode. Electrocatalytic hydrogenation and/or hydrodeoxygenation convert the organic substrates under mild conditions to reduce coke formation and catalyst deactivation. The process converts oxygen-containing functionalities and unsaturated bonds into chemically reduced forms with an increased hydrogen content. The process is operated at mild conditions, which enables it to be a good means for stabilizing bio-oil to a form that can be stored and transported using metal containers and pipes. | 04-24-2014 |
20140295508 | METHODS FOR PREPARING 2,5-FURANDICARBOXYLIC ACID - Provided are methods of producing 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) from renewable sources such as seaweed, alginate, oligoalginate, pectin, oligopectin, polygalacturonate, galacturonate, and/or oligogalacturonate. The sugars in the renewable sources can be converted into one or more intermediates such as 4-deoxy-L-erythro-5-hexoseulose uronate (DEHU), 4-deoxy-L-threo-5-hexosulose uronate (DTHU), 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF), 2,5-dihydroxymethyl furan (DHMF), and 5-formyl-2-furancarboxylic acid (FFA), which can be converted into FDCA by dehydration and cyclization to produce 5-formyl-2-furancarboxylic acid (FFA), followed by oxidation to produce FDCA. DEHU or DTHU may also be converted into FDCA by oxidation to produce 2,3-dihydroxy-5-oxohexanedioic acid (DOHA), which then undergoes dehydration and cyclization to produce FDCA. | 10-02-2014 |
20150033618 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MIXED ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS AS BIOFUELS - A process for producing mixed esters of fatty acids as biofuel or additive to a petroleum fuel for use in a compression ignition (CI) engine. The process preferably provides a partial transesterification of a mixture of fatty acid methyl esters with at least one alkyl alcohol containing 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the presence of a heterogeneous solid acid catalyst to produce a mixture of the fatty acid methyl esters and alkyl alcohol esters of the fatty acids. | 02-05-2015 |
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20100063608 | Method and System for Programmable Numerical Control - A method of controlling a machine tool and other controlled devices, as well as a programmable numerical control (PNC) system, are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the method of controlling includes receiving a first part program at a programmable logic controller (PLC), and storing the first part program in a string array library of a memory portion of the PLC. The method further includes communicating information between the PLC and an operator interface regarding the first part program, and providing a first signal from the PLC to a first port so as to cause the first machine tool to be operated in accordance with the first part program. Also, in at least some embodiments, the PNC system allows for control of multiple machine tools and/or other controlled devices, by way of one or more part programs, and/or for editing of a part program while that program is being executed. | 03-11-2010 |
20140172148 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROGRAMMABLE NUMERICAL CONTROL - A method of controlling a machine tool and other controlled devices, as well as a programmable numerical control (PNC) system, are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the method of controlling includes receiving a first part program at a programmable logic controller (PLC), and storing the first part program in a string array library of a memory portion of the PLC. The method further includes communicating information between the PLC and an operator interface regarding the first part program, and providing a first signal from the PLC to a first port so as to cause the first machine tool to be operated in accordance with the first part program. Also, in at least some embodiments, the PNC system allows for control of multiple machine tools and/or other controlled devices, by way of one or more part programs, and/or for editing of a part program while that program is being executed. | 06-19-2014 |
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20100203169 | Composition and Method of Treating Side Effects From Antibiotic Treatment - A method of treating side effects of antibiotic treatment includes the step of internally administering an antibiotic that is capable of inducing hearing loss in a mammal. The method further includes the step of internally administering a composition to the mammal in conjunction with administration of the antibiotic. The composition includes a biologically effective amount of at least one scavenger of singlet oxygen, vitamin E, vitamin C, and a vasodilator comprising magnesium. The combination of vitamins and the vasodilator comprising magnesium, in the biologically effective amounts, provides an effective treatment for treating side effects of antibiotic treatment. | 08-12-2010 |
20100215746 | PREVENTION OF CISPLATIN INDUCED DEAFNESS - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the protection and restoration of hearing. In particular, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention of chemical (e.g., cisplatin) induced deafness. The present invention thus provides methods of improving the outcome of subjects treated with cisplatin. | 08-26-2010 |
20100305075 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF TREATING HEARING LOSS - A composition for treating hearing loss includes components that function through different biological mechanisms to provide an additive effect that is greater than the effect of the individual components alone. The composition includes a biologically effective amount of vitamin E for inhibiting propagation of lipid peroxidation that contributes to hearing loss. The composition also includes a biologically effective amount of a salicylate for reducing hydroxyl radicals that contribute to hearing loss. A method of treating hearing loss includes the step of internally administering the composition, as described above, to a mammal within three days of trauma to a middle or inner ear of the mammal. In other words, the composition is effective even when administered as late as three days after trauma to a middle or inner ear of a mammal. | 12-02-2010 |
20110280964 | Composition And Method of Treating Hearing Loss - A composition for treating hearing loss includes components that function through different biological mechanisms to provide an additive effect that is equal to or greater than a sum of the effect of the individual components. The composition includes a biologically effective amount of at least one scavenger of singlet oxygen, a donor antioxidant, a third antioxidant, and a vasodilator. A method of treating hearing loss includes the step of internally administering the composition including a biologically effective amount of the at least one scavenger of singlet oxygen, the donor antioxidant, the third antioxidant, and the vasodilator to a mammal within three days of trauma to a middle or inner ear of the mammal. | 11-17-2011 |
20130078320 | COMPOSITION FOR TREATING HEARING LOSS - A composition to be administered to a mammal for treating hearing loss is disclosed herein. The composition consists essentially of a biologically effective amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and a vasodilator comprising magnesium. The composition optionally includes a withanolide and/or resveratrol. The vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and the vasodilator comprising magnesium provides an additive effect that is equal to or greater than a sum of the effects of the individual components. | 03-28-2013 |
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20080242498 | HYBRID VEHICLE INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A transmission for an alternatively powered vehicle includes an accessory unit selectively powered by at least one of an engine and a motor associated with the transmission. Clutches are used to selectively engage and disengage the engine and motor with the accessory unit. | 10-02-2008 |
20100218916 | PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE SECONDARY COOLING SYSTEM - A system for utilizing heat generated by a component of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle includes a first component having a first coolant system extending therethrough. The first coolant circulation system includes a first radiator. The system also includes a second component having a second coolant circulation system extending therethrough. The second coolant circulation system is in fluid communication with the first coolant circulation system. The first coolant system is configured is to selectively direct heated coolant from the first component to the second component. | 09-02-2010 |
20100229837 | EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - A method for controlling an automotive canister purge valve in fluid communication with an evaporative canister includes selecting a purge flow rate of increase for the purge valve based on a hydrocarbon concentration in a fluid stream exiting the evaporative canister, and operating the purge valve based on the selected rate. | 09-16-2010 |
20110180030 | EFFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT TO A LASER IGNITION SYSTEM - A method for a laser ignition system to operate in at least two modes based on a four-stroke combustion cycle, wherein laser light energy is generated to ignite an air/fuel mixture for combustion and may be additionally used for heating cylinder walls, such as during a cold start, at times other than when the laser ignites an air/fuel mixture for combustion. | 07-28-2011 |
20120055432 | EFFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT TO A LASER IGNITION SYSTEM - A method for a laser ignition system to operate in at least two modes based on a four-stroke combustion cycle, wherein laser light energy is generated to ignite an air/fuel mixture for combustion and may be additionally used for heating cylinder walls, such as during a cold start, at times other than when the laser ignites an air/fuel mixture for combustion. | 03-08-2012 |
20120091959 | VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM WITH INTERFACE - A vehicle guidance system is provided with a controller configured to receive input signals indicative of an instantaneous charging port position relative to an external charging pad and a charging status. The controller is further configured to transmit a vehicle status signal in response to the input signals. An interface communicates with the controller, and is configured to display a vehicle position indicator and a charging status message in response to the vehicle status signal. | 04-19-2012 |
20130118447 | LASER HEATING SYSTEM - A method for vaporizing fuel is provided. The method comprises heating the fuel in a cylinder of an engine via radiation to vaporize the fuel without ignition. In this way, the fuel may be heated to increase vaporization efficiency prior to ignition. | 05-16-2013 |
20130269660 | METHOD FOR PURGING FUEL VAPORS TO AN ENGINE - A method for improving purging of fuel vapors from a fuel vapor storage canister to an engine is presented. In one example, the method adjusts engine operation to provide sonic flow between a canister and the engine. In this way, it may be possible to lower an amount of fuel vapors stored in a canister while the engine continues to operate efficiently. | 10-17-2013 |
20140136085 | LASER IGNITION AND MISFIRE MONITOR - Systems and methods for increasing an accuracy of misfire detection are described. An infra-red sensor coupled to a cylinder is used to sense an in-cylinder temperature profile following a laser ignition event. A misfire event is identified based on a deviation of the sensed profile from an expected profile. | 05-15-2014 |
20140149018 | ENGINE WITH LASER IGNITION AND MEASUREMENT - Systems and methods for increasing an efficiency of engine starting of a hybrid vehicle are disclosed. In one example approach, a method comprises operating a laser ignition device in an engine cylinder and identifying engine position in response thereto; and igniting an air and fuel mixture in the cylinder with the laser ignition device. | 05-29-2014 |
20140149019 | ENGINE WITH LASER IGNITION AND MEASUREMENT - Systems and methods for increasing an efficiency of engine starting of a hybrid vehicle are disclosed. In one example approach, a method comprises operating a laser ignition device in an engine cylinder and identifying engine position in response thereto; and igniting an air and fuel mixture in the cylinder with the laser ignition device. | 05-29-2014 |
20140149023 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENGINE POSITION CONTROL - Systems and methods for increasing an efficiency of engine starting of a hybrid vehicle are disclosed. An engine position is determined with higher resolution using timing circuits that are triggered in coordination with the operation of a laser ignition device of the engine. The more accurately determined piston position information enables a cylinder for initiating combustion during an engine restart to be better identified. | 05-29-2014 |
20140279491 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE ACCESSIBLE ATM TRANSACTIONS - A system includes an ATM-related processor configured to detect a vehicle approach. The processor is also configured to wirelessly connect to a vehicle computing system (VCS). The processor is additionally configured to validate a vehicle as a present-vehicle. Also, the processor is configured to receive account and vehicle identifying information. The processor is also configured to validate an account as authorized for a transaction in conjunction with the vehicle. The processor is further configured to provide transaction services to the vehicle over the wireless connection, such that the user can interact with an ATM through use of an in-vehicle display. | 09-18-2014 |
20140288736 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENGINE CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for extending an engine-off period of a hybrid vehicle while reducing engine cold-start emissions. During an engine pull-up to meet operator demand, the engine is held at a higher power for a longer duration to aggressively heat the exhaust catalyst. Subsequently, the engine is pulled up to a lower power and held at the lower power for shorter bursts of time to activate the exhaust catalyst. | 09-25-2014 |
20140316621 | LASER IGNITION SYSTEM BASED DIAGNOSTICS - Methods and systems are provided for enabling engine diagnostics, including visual inspections of an engine cylinder, using existing hardware from a laser ignition system. Light pulses from a laser ignition device are received at a photodetector during non-combusting conditions and used to generate images of an inside of the cylinder that can be assessed by a service technician. An electric motor of the vehicle system can be used during a service mode of the vehicle to rotate the engine to, and hold the engine at, specified engine positions that enable the technician to perform selected diagnostic tests. | 10-23-2014 |
20140324324 | LASER IGNITION SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM AND METHOD - A safety interlock system and method is provided for a laser ignition system. The laser device can be disabled upon receiving an indication that the laser device has been removed from the cylinder. The removal can be inferred based on an estimated distance between the cylinder piston and the laser ignition device. | 10-30-2014 |
20150037762 | RAPID APPROACH DETECTOR - A computer in a vehicle is configured to receive one or more data collector inputs, detect an object proximate to the vehicle based on the one or more inputs, determine a closure speed between the object and the vehicle, determine a change in speed of the object, compute an accountability factor; and determine whether to identify a potential incident based at least in part on the accountability factor and an incident value. The incident value is a function of at least one of the closure speed and a distance between the vehicle and the object. The accountability factor is based at least in part on the closure speed and the change in speed of the object. | 02-05-2015 |
20150039175 | VEHICLE OPERATIONS MONITORING - A computer in a vehicle is programmed to, during operation of the vehicle, identify data from one or more data collectors related to at least one stability event of the vehicle; determine a mitigation factor related to each at least one event; and determine a driving score for a driver of the vehicle based at least in part on the data related to the at least one stability event and the mitigation factor related to each at least one event. | 02-05-2015 |
20150039348 | VEHICLE OPERATIONS MONITORING - During operation of a vehicle, usage data is received from one or more data collectors related to operation of the vehicle. A driving score is determined based on the one or more data collector inputs. A remote computer is queried for data relating the driving score to an insurance policy. During operation of the vehicle, a message is provided via a user interface based on the data relating the driving score to an insurance policy. | 02-05-2015 |
20150039350 | VEHICLE OPERATIONS MONITORING - A computer in a vehicle is programmed to determine that the vehicle has entered an intersection zone; gather data related to operation of the vehicle in the intersection zone; determine that the vehicle has departed the intersection zone; and determine a current driving score based at least in part on the operation of the vehicle in the intersection zone. | 02-05-2015 |
20150066265 | DYNAMIC ALLOCATION OF DRIVE TORQUE - Methods and systems are provided for dynamically allocating engine torque and motor torque in a hybrid vehicle to meet operator torque demand. The allocation is adjusted by constraining the maximum engine torque allowable under selected conditions to provide a better trade-off between performance and fuel economy. A maximum engine torque that provides best fuel economy is learned during engine operation at different engine speed-load conditions based on a deviation in spark retard torque ratio from a threshold ratio as spark timing is moved to MBT. | 03-05-2015 |
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20100132504 | APPARATUS FOR COOLING AND LUBRICATING AN OFF-AXIS MOTOR/GENERATOR IN A TRANSMISSION HAVING TWO MOTOR/GENERATORS - The present invention provides a hybrid transmission with two motor/generators, one being “on-axis” and sharing an axis of rotation with an input and output shaft of the transmission, and another being “off-axis” with a distinct axis of rotation from that of the first motor/generator. The transmission is adapted for cooling and lubricating the off-axis motor/generator, and includes a case at least partially defining a manifold. A transmission cover is mounted to the case such that the off-axis motor/generator is retained therebetween. The transmission cover at least partially defines an oil passage. The manifold is adapted to transfer oil onto a bearing device so that the bearing device is lubricated. Oil is also transferred through the oil passage and onto a torque transfer device such that the torque transfer device is lubricated. | 06-03-2010 |
20100203753 | ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION WIRE CONNECTOR - An electronic communication wire connecting an input speed sensor and a computer controller in a transmission system is provided. The electronic communication wire connects at one end to the input speed sensor through a first aperture in the transmission case and at the other end to the computer controller through a second aperture in the transmission case. Thus, the electronic communication wire is attached at both ends to internal devices but it partially exists external to the transmission case along the length of the electronic communication wire. The connection between the electronic communication wire and the input speed sensor is sealed with at least a single O-ring while the connection between the electronic communication wire and the computer controller is sealed with at least a pair of O-rings. A method of electronically connecting the input speed sensor and the computer controller externally of the transmission case is also provided. | 08-12-2010 |
20110298331 | ELECTRIC MACHINE - An electric machine having a stator body and a machine housing is provided. The stator body includes a stator ring of generally annular shape and a plurality of stator teeth projecting radially inward. A first bolt hole is defined in either the stator ring or machine housing, and a first receptacle is defined in the other and is coaxial with the first bolt hole. A second bolt hole is defined in either the stator ring or machine housing, and a second receptacle is defined in the other and is coaxial with the second bolt hole. A first counter bore is coaxial with the first receptacle. A first hollow dowel is mated to the first counter bore and the first bolt hole, and defines a first dowel hole, which is coaxial with the first counter bore and the first bolt hole. | 12-08-2011 |
20120024107 | TRANSMISSION WITH SPLASH LUBRICATION SYSTEM - A transmission is provided with a transmission case partially defining a cavity containing unpressurized fluid. The transmission case has a first feature configured to collect splashed fluid and a second feature configured to direct the collected fluid to a chamber at least partially formed by the transmission case. A cap connected to the transmission case has an opening and an orifice offset from the opening. Fluid flows from the chamber through the orifice to a component when fluid reaches a first level in the chamber and flows through the central opening through an axial passage in the shaft to other components when fluid reaches a second level in the chamber. Fluid flow is provided to components through an axial passage from both ends of a rotatable shaft, such as an input shaft. The axial passage may have a threaded end to pump oil away from the end and prevent backflow. | 02-02-2012 |
20140111048 | TRANSMISSION FOR A VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A MODULAR MOTOR ASSEMBLY IN THE TRANSMISSION - A transmission for a vehicle and a method of assembling a modular motor assembly in the transmission are disclosed. The transmission includes a housing defining a cavity along a longitudinal axis. The transmission further includes a first motor/generator and a second motor/generator each disposed in the cavity. The transmission also includes a first support supporting the first motor/generator such that the first motor/generator is mounted to the first support to define a first modular unit. The first modular unit is attached to the housing within the cavity. The transmission further includes a second support supporting the second motor/generator such that the second motor/generator is mounted to the second support to define a second modular unit. The second modular unit is attached to the first modular unit such that the first and second modular units align with each other along the longitudinal axis within the cavity of the housing. | 04-24-2014 |
20140113760 | ELECTRICALLY-VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR A VEHICLE - An electrically-variable transmission for a vehicle is disclosed. The transmission includes an input member and an output member each rotatable about a first axis. The transmission includes a casing defining a cavity between a first end wall and a second end wall. The transmission includes a first motor/generator and a second motor/generator disposed in the cavity with a second planetary gear set disposed between the first and second motor/generators along the first axis. The transmission includes a first torque-transmitting mechanism disposed between the first and second motor/generators along the first axis. The transmission includes a second torque-transmitting mechanism disposed between the first end wall and the first motor/generator along the first axis. The first motor/generator is disposed between the first and second torque-transmitting mechanisms along the first axis. The transmission includes a damper mechanism disposed between the second end wall and a first planetary gear set along the first axis. | 04-24-2014 |
20140202279 | TRANSMISSION FOR A VEHICLE - A transmission for a vehicle is disclosed. The transmission includes a casing. The casing includes a base and a plurality of walls extending outwardly away from the base to a distal edge. The casing defines a first cavity and a second cavity between the walls. The transmission also includes a platform disposed between the walls to separate the first and second cavities. The first cavity is disposed adjacent to the distal edge of each of the walls. The transmission further includes a power inverter module defining a self-contained unit selectively disposed in the first cavity. The self-contained unit is supported by the platform when in the first cavity. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202402 | TRANSMISSION FOR A VEHICLE - A transmission for a vehicle is disclosed. The transmission includes a casing defining a first cavity and a second cavity inside the casing, with the first cavity selectively open to outside of the casing. The transmission also includes a platform at least partially disposed inside the casing to separate the first and second cavities. Furthermore, the transmission includes a power inverter module selectively disposed in the first cavity. The power inverter module includes a cooling system for cooling the power inverter module. The transmission also includes a guide attached to the platform and the casing within the second cavity such that the guide provides fluid communication between the cooling system of the power inverter module within the first cavity and outside of the casing while bypassing the second cavity. | 07-24-2014 |
20140203676 | TRANSMISSION FOR A VEHICLE - A transmission for a vehicle is disclosed which includes a casing defining a first cavity and a second cavity inside the casing. A platform is at least partially disposed inside the casing to separate the first and second cavities. The platform defines a plurality of first apertures arranged together to define a first group. An interface assembly includes a first support and a plurality of first connectors attached to the first support to define a first bundle. The first support is selectively attached to the platform to position the first bundle relative to the platform such that each of the first connectors are disposed in respective ones of the first apertures of the first group. The first connectors are coupled to a power inverter module and a first motor/generator through the first apertures of the platform to electrically connect the power inverter module and the first motor/generator to each other. | 07-24-2014 |
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20090000607 | BALANCED PULLEY ASSEMBLY FOR COMPOUND ARCHERY BOWS, AND BOWS INCORPORATING THAT ASSEMBLY - A compound bow includes a first and second pulley, each of which is operative, when the bow is drawn, to unwind a portion of a bow string from a bow string groove and to take up a portion of a bow cable so as to decrease its effective length. At least one of the pulleys includes a cable controller which operates to modify the rate at which the effective length of the bow cable is decreasing so that during an initial portion of the draw of the bow, the rate is greater than it would be in the absence of the controller, and during a second portion of the draw, the rate is less than it would be in the absence of the controller. Use of the controller provides a bow which has an inherently balanced draw. | 01-01-2009 |
20090105049 | EXERCISE DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE STRIDE - An exercise device providing a running and stepping foot action is configured to have an adjustable stride length which may be varied and reconfigured by a user while the device is in operation. The device effectively decouples the horizontal and vertical paths of travel of a user's foot. In this regard, the device includes a foot link which moves in a substantially horizontal path of travel under the control of a reciprocating link which engages a portion of the foot link. A control link engages another portion of the foot link and moves it in a substantially vertical direction under control of a crank assembly. | 04-23-2009 |
20100252013 | DUAL FEED-OUT ARCHERY CAM - An archery bow includes a cam assembly rotatably supported at a pivot axis on a limb of the bow. The cam assembly includes a primary string feed-out which operates to feed out a length of a bowstring as the bow is drawn. The cam assembly includes a control system associated with a secondary string feed-out. The control system is operative, during the time the bow is being drawn and the primary string is being fed out, to control the effective length of a secondary portion of the string such that during an initial portion of the draw of the bow, the effective length of that secondary portion decreases and so that during a subsequent portion of the draw, the effective length increases. The controller thereby operates to modify the force draw profile of the bow so as to increase the amount of energy stored therein during the initial portion of the draw. | 10-07-2010 |
20110172062 | ADAPTIVE EXERCISE DEVICE - An adaptive exercise device provides for a foot motion in which the vertical component of the path of foot travel is mechanically decoupled from the fore-aft component of the path of foot travel so that a user may selectably control the ratio of these two components during the use of the device. The adaptive exercise device includes foot links which are supported on a track for motion therealong. The links are mechanically interconnected so that when a first link moves in a first direction along the track, the second link moves in an equal and opposite direction. The apparatus further includes a vertical motion control system which raises and lowers portions of each of the foot links along a vertical path of travel independent of their position along the track. | 07-14-2011 |
20120238408 | ADAPTIVE EXERCISE DEVICE WITH INDEPENDENT MOTION - An adaptive exercise device provides a foot motion in which horizontal and vertical components thereof are mechanically decoupled and independent. The device includes a primary guide assembly, and a secondary guide assembly, and a first and a second foot link, each having a foot pad portion for receiving and supporting a user's foot. The primary guide assembly directs the foot pad portions along a first path of travel having a horizontal component of motion. The secondary guide assembly directs the foot pad portions along a second path of travel having a vertical component of motion. Further disclosed is a method of exercising through the use of the adaptive exercise device. | 09-20-2012 |
20130231217 | ADAPTIVE EXERCISE DEVICE WITH VARIABLE COMPONENTS OF MOTION - An adaptive exercise device is configured and operable to mechanically decouple the vertical and horizontal components of a user's foot and leg motion so as to allow the user to independently control the magnitude of both components of motion during the use of the device. The device includes a primary guide assembly which provides for foot motion along a path of travel having equal and opposite, selectably variable, horizontal components of motion and a secondary guide assembly which includes a crankless reciprocating control system which provides for foot motion along respective second paths of travel having equal and opposite, selectably variable, vertical components of motion. | 09-05-2013 |
20130247889 | Balanced Pulley Assembly for Compound Archery Bows, and Bows Incorporating that Assembly - A compound bow includes a first and second pulley, each of which is operative, when the bow is drawn, to unwind a portion of a bow string from a bow string groove and to take up a portion of a bow cable so as to decrease its effective length. At least one of the pulleys includes a cable controller which operates to modify the rate at which the effective length of the bow cable is decreasing so that during an initial portion of the draw of the bow, the rate is greater than it would be in the absence of the controller, and during a second portion of the draw, the rate is less than it would be in the absence of the controller. Use of the controller provides a bow which has an inherently balanced draw. | 09-26-2013 |
20140296036 | VARIABLE STRIDE EXERCISE DEVICE - An adaptive exercise device includes a frame which supports swing arms which provide for horizontal motion of associated foot links. A crank system provides for vertical motion of the foot links and is movable relative to the frame. The vertical and horizontal motions of the foot links are mechanically decoupled and may be blended to approximate a desired foot path. The movable crank system causes the foot path to correspond to a natural running action. | 10-02-2014 |
20140336006 | ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE DEVICE - An elliptical exercise device includes a frame supporting guide links which provide for horizontal motion of associated foot support links. A mechanical coupling couples the foot support links to the crank system and intermediate links connect the crank system to the guide links such that a foot receiving area of each foot support link moves in an elliptical path when the crank system rotates. | 11-13-2014 |
20140336007 | ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE DEVICE - An elliptical exercise device includes a frame supporting guide links which provide for a horizontal component of motion of associated foot support links. A mechanical coupling couples the foot support links to a crank system and intermediate links couple the crank system to the guide links such that a foot receiving area of each foot support link moves in a closed generally elliptical path when the crank system rotates. | 11-13-2014 |
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20100120542 | Shuttle Vent Valve - A vent valve for a constant velocity joint is disclosed. The vent valve may generally include a body disposed in a bore of the cover which is axially movable in the bore and allows fluid flow through the bore, a first umbrella portion associated with a side of the body which defines a first gap between a first surface of the cover and the first umbrella portion, and a second umbrella portion associated with an opposite side of the body which defines a second gap between a second surface of the cover and the second umbrella portion. | 05-13-2010 |
20140024466 | Over-Molded Vent Valve - A constant velocity joint may include a joint chamber and a cover defining a bore and configured to seal the joint chamber and prevent lubricant from leaving the joint chamber. A vent valve may be disposed within the bore and define at least one opening. The opening may be a one-way valve configured to exhaust gas from the joint chamber and while maintaining lubricant within the joint chamber. | 01-23-2014 |
20140213374 | HIGH ANGLE CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT AND BOOT - A high angle constant velocity joint having an outer joint member defined by inner and outer surfaces; an inner joint member having an outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the outer joint member and the outer surface of the inner joint define tracks, including a front track and a rear track for a joint articulation; a cage disposed between the outer joint member and the inner joint member and positioned adjacent to the tracks; a plurality of torque transmitting bails arranged within the cage and contacting at least one of the front track and the rear track; and a high angle sealing member secured to the outer surface of the outer joint member and providing a fluid barrier to the inner surface of the outer joint member. | 07-31-2014 |
20140221109 | EXTERNAL ROLLING DIAPHRAGM OVERMOULDED HIGH SPEED CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT BOOT - A constant velocity joint boot assembly includes a boot-can having an axially extending main cylindrical body, a radially extending transition portion, an axially extending and generally cylindrical mounting portion. The radially extending transition portion intersects the axially extending main cylindrical body and the generally cylindrical mounting portion. A flexible boot member may be attached to an inner surface of at least two of the cylindrical body, the transition portion and the mounting portion at a coupling region. | 08-07-2014 |
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20100192258 | Enzyme Directed Oil Biosynthesis In Microalgae - The present invention is related to biosynthetic oil compositions and methods of making thereof. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the use of endogenous enzymes in plants capable of synthesizing oil. In preferred embodiments, said plants are algae. In further embodiments, said algae are from the family | 07-29-2010 |
20100255550 | Regulatory Factors Controlling Oil Biosynthesis In Microalgae And Their Use - The production of transgenic plant oils is described by transfecting plant host cells with heterologous transcription inducers. Such inducers are specific for endogenous biosynthetic plant oil genes, such that the inducers induce an overexpression of the plant oil genes. The overexpressed gene product (i.e., for example, diacylglycerol transferase) thereby results in a increased intracellular production of a plant oil (i.e., for example, triacylglycerol). In one embodiment, the transfected plant host cell can be a plant algae species (i.e., for example, | 10-07-2010 |
20130212736 | ENZYME DIRECTED OIL BIOSYNTHESIS IN MICROALGAE - The present invention is related to biosynthetic oil compositions and methods of making thereof. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the use of endogenous enzymes in plants capable of synthesizing oil. In preferred embodiments, said plants are algae. In further embodiments, said algae are from the family | 08-15-2013 |
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20080312788 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLES - Signals indicative of the identity and location of vehicle occupants are broadcast and received. Received signals are inspected for identity information. Indications are made as to whether received identity information matches stored identity information. | 12-18-2008 |
20090207043 | WIRELESS, INFRASTRUCTURELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - The present invention is a wireless, infrastructureless, communication system for vehicle to vehicle data transfer over a 900 MHz frequency over a substantially 360° radius of view over a predetermined range, preferably about 8 miles. Each vehicle is equipped with a geo-position system, a warning alert system, at least one sensor to produce a data signal indicative of vehicle operation conditions, a micro-chip set and a transceiver. The invention further includes methods to communicate over a wireless, infrastructureless communication system for vehicle to vehicle data transfer over the described system. | 08-20-2009 |
20090296955 | VEHICLE AUDIO SYSTEM HAVING PORTABLE POWERED SPEAKER FOR CONNECTING A PORTABLE ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE - A vehicle audio system includes an interior trim panel having an opening with a speaker module removably secured therein and having a speaker electrically connected to the vehicle audio system when the speaker module is positioned within the opening. The speaker module includes an interface for receiving an audio signal from a linked portable electronic device for playing the audio signal through the speaker when the speaker module is removed from the interior trim panel opening and electrically disconnected from the vehicle audio system, and for playing the audio signal through the vehicle audio system when the speaker module is positioned within the interior trim panel. The speaker module may include an energy storage device and/or generator, such as a dynamo or solar cell, to power the speaker and play audio from a linked digital media player and/or recharge an electronic device, such as a media player or cell phone. | 12-03-2009 |
20100283593 | Wireless Seatbelt Monitoring System - A wireless seatbelt monitoring system and method is provided for informing a driver that a seatbelt that should be latched is unlatched. The system includes a wireless seatbelt assembly having a buckle equipped with a piezoelectric element and a transmitter. The transmitter sends a wireless seatbelt status signal when the seatbelt assembly is buckled by harvesting energy during the insertion process. The wireless seatbelt status signal is transmitted to a dedicated repeater module, which retransmits the wireless seatbelt status signal to a receiver. Based upon the wireless seatbelt status signal, the system informs the driver of the status of the seatbelt assemblies audibly, visually, or both. | 11-11-2010 |
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20100300406 | FUEL SYSTEM FOR A DIRECT INJECTION INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel system for a direct injection internal combustion engine having a fuel rail and at least one annular cup secured to the fuel rail so that fuel from the fuel rail flows into the cup. A direct injection fuel injector has a portion axially insertable into the fuel cup to a connected position. A recessed channel on the fuel injector registers with a slot in the annular cup when in the connected position so that a U-shaped clip insertable into the cup slots and the fuel injector channels secures the fuel injector and cup together against axial movement. | 12-02-2010 |
20100300409 | FUEL SYSTEM FOR A DIRECT INJECTION INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel system for a direct injection engine having a fuel rail and a plurality of direct injection fuel injector assemblies mounted to the fuel rail. Each fuel injector assembly includes a mounting surface and a dampener made of a resilient material is disposed around this mounting surface. A bracket is secured to the engine and has a recess for each fuel injector assembly. Each fuel injector assembly is positioned in its associated recess so that at least a portion of the dampener is sandwiched between the fuel injector assembly mounting surface and a complementary mounting surface formed on the recess. A holder secures the injector assembly in its associated recess. | 12-02-2010 |
20120006914 | HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PIPE CONSTRUCTION FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A high pressure fuel pipe construction for an internal combustion engine, such as a direct injection engine. A conduit for the fuel is open at each end and a ball having a throughbore is slidably positioned over one end of the conduit. A reinforcing sleeve is positioned inside the end of the conduit so that the sleeve extends entirely through the ball. The sleeve, ball and the end of the conduit are then brazed together to attach the ball and conduit together. A double chamfer is provided at one end of the ball throughbore to facilitate inspection of the brazing quality. Additionally, a loop is formed in the conduit and a dampener is attached to the loop. | 01-12-2012 |
20120031996 | FUEL INJECTOR HOLDER - A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine having an elongated body with a fuel inlet end and a fuel discharge end. The injector body includes an outwardly extending plate attached at a position between its ends and this plate includes at least one radially outwardly extending tab so that the cross-sectional shape of the plate is noncircular. A fuel cup receives the fuel inlet end of the fuel injector and includes a radially inwardly extending ledge at a mid position of the cavity. This ledge includes a through bore complementary in shape to the shape of the plate so that, with the fuel injector and plate aligned at a predetermined angular assembly position, the plate passes through the ledge upon insertion of the fuel injector into the cavity. Thereafter, rotation of the fuel injector and attached plate to a locking position positions the tabs above the ledge thus locking the fuel injector to the fuel cup. | 02-09-2012 |
20120031997 | ANTI-ROTATION CLIP FOR A TWIST LOCK FUEL INJECTOR - A fuel injector with an anti-rotation clip for use in conjunction with a twist lock fuel injector inserted into a receiving fuel cup. The clip includes at least one connector leg which extends at least partially over the electrical connector for the fuel injector and locks the clip against rotation relative to the fuel injector electrical connector. A protrusion on a fuel cup arm engages a notch formed in the fuel cup to lock the arm against rotation relative to the fuel cup. | 02-09-2012 |
20120204837 | FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY - A fuel injector assembly for use with an engine block of a direct injection engine. The fuel injector assembly includes an elongated tubular fuel rail which is fluidly connected to a high pressure fuel source. At least two fuel cups are attached to and extend downwardly from the fuel rail and each fuel cup is adapted to receive one fuel injector. First fasteners attach a bracket to the engine block while second fasteners attach the bracket to the fuel rail. These second fasteners, furthermore, are positioned so that the second fasteners are coplanar with a plane extending through a longitudinal axis of each fuel injector. | 08-16-2012 |
20140151469 | ANTI-ROTATION CLIP FOR A TWIST LOCK FUEL INJECTOR - A fuel injector with an anti-rotation clip for use in conjunction with a twist lock fuel injector inserted into a receiving fuel cup. The clip includes at least one connector leg which extends at least partially over the electrical connector for the fuel injector and locks the clip against rotation relative to the fuel injector electrical connector. A protrusion on a fuel cup arm engages a notch formed in the fuel cup to lock the arm against rotation relative to the fuel cup. | 06-05-2014 |
20140353408 | ANTI-ROTATION CLIP FOR A TWIST LOCK FUEL INJECTION - A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine having an elongated body with a fuel inlet end and a fuel discharge end. The injector body includes an outwardly extending plate attached at a position between its ends and this plate includes at least one radially outwardly extending tab so that the cross-sectional shape of the plate is noncircular. A fuel cup receives the fuel inlet end of the fuel injector and includes a radially inwardly extending ledge at a mid position of the cavity. This ledge includes a through bore complementary in shape to the shape of the plate so that, with the fuel injector and plate aligned at a predetermined angular assembly position, the plate passes through the ledge upon insertion of the fuel injector into the cavity. Thereafter, rotation of the fuel injector and attached plate to a locking position positions the tabs above the ledge thus locking the fuel injector to the fuel cup. | 12-04-2014 |
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20090139223 | FUEL EFFICIENT HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING - A hydraulic power steering system that maintains proportional pressure control between an input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear by relying upon a control valve. A pressure differential is maintained between the input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear throughout certain events. Those events include running the pump to fully charge the accumulator, idling the pump after fully charging the accumulator, discharging pressure from the fully charged accumulator at an onset of a steering event having a demand for steering load, recovering the discharged pressure of the accumulator by running the pump after turning on the pump at the onset of the steering event, and opening the relief valve in the valve manifold during the steering event. | 06-04-2009 |
20100257854 | FUEL EFFICIENT HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING - A hydraulic power steering system that maintains proportional pressure control between an input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear by relying upon a control valve. A pressure differential is maintained between the input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear throughout certain events. Those events include running the pump to fully charge the accumulator, idling the pump after fully charging the accumulator, discharging pressure from the fully charged accumulator at an onset of a steering event having a demand for steering load, recovering the discharged pressure of the accumulator by running the pump after turning on the pump at the onset of the steering event, and opening the relief valve in the valve manifold during the steering event. | 10-14-2010 |
20100257855 | FUEL EFFICIENT HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING - A hydraulic power steering system that maintains proportional pressure control between an input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear by relying upon a control valve. A pressure differential is maintained between the input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear throughout certain events. Those events include running the pump to fully charge the accumulator, idling the pump after fully charging the accumulator, discharging pressure from the fully charged accumulator at an onset of a steering event having a demand for steering load, recovering the discharged pressure of the accumulator by running the pump after turning on the pump at the onset of the steering event, and opening the relief valve in the valve manifold during the steering event. | 10-14-2010 |
20100258375 | FUEL EFFICIENT HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING - A hydraulic power steering system that maintains proportional pressure control between an input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear by relying upon a control valve. A pressure differential is maintained between the input side of a gear and assist pressures internal to the steering gear throughout certain events. Those events include running the pump to fully charge the accumulator, idling the pump after fully charging the accumulator, discharging pressure from the fully charged accumulator at an onset of a steering event having a demand for steering load, recovering the discharged pressure of the accumulator by running the pump after turning on the pump at the onset of the steering event, and opening the relief valve in the valve manifold during the steering event. | 10-14-2010 |
20130092611 | OIL RESERVOIR WITH BAFFLE - An oil filter reservoir includes a reservoir housing having a filter, which divides the housing into an oil inlet chamber and an oil outlet chamber. A housing inlet and a housing outlet circulate oil in and out of the reservoir housing. The filter includes a permeable wall and a bypass valve, which releases the increased oil pressure and volume in the inlet chamber during cold temperature operation. A baffle in the outlet chamber is spaced apart from the bypass valve and permits limited oil flow through the baffle. The baffle separates the outlet chamber into a reserve chamber and a bypass chamber. | 04-18-2013 |