Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090196063 | VEHICLE LAMP ASSEMBLY - A vehicle lamp assembly includes a light source unit (e.g., one or more LEDs) mounted to an associated vehicle for providing illumination and a heat sink thermally coupled to the light source unit for dissipating generated heat therefrom. The heat sink has a main body portion, spaced apart fins extending from the main body portion, and an angled surface section on the main body portion disposed between adjacent ones of the spaced apart fins for urging environmental elements to run off the heat sink. | 08-06-2009 |
20090196064 | VEHICLE LAMP ASSEMBLY - A vehicle lamp assembly for a vehicle includes a light source unit (e.g., one or more LEDs) mounted to the vehicle for providing illumination and a heat sink thermally coupled to the light source unit for dissipating generated heat therefrom. An air guide is secured to the vehicle for guiding air to the heat sink to remove heat therefrom. | 08-06-2009 |
20090316421 | VEHICLE INTERIOR LIGHT ASSEMBLY - An interior light assembly for providing lighting in a vehicle includes a light housing mounted in the vehicle interior. The light housing has an open side. At least one main light source is received in the light housing for providing diffuse lighting in the vehicle interior. An outer diffuser lens closes the open side of the light housing and is disposed over the at least one main light source for diffusing light from the at least one main light source throughout the vehicle interior. The outer diffuser lens has at least one opening defined therein. At least one secondary light source is received in the light housing and is directed toward the at least one opening for providing spot lighting in the vehicle interior. At least one focusing lens is disposed over the at least one opening and the at least one secondary light source for focusing light from the at least one secondary light source to a specific limited location of the vehicle interior. The at least one focusing lens has a textured outer surface to reduce color separation from the at least one secondary light source. | 12-24-2009 |
20120062116 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HEADLIGHTS ON A VEHICLE IN RESPONSE TO WIPER OPERATION - A method for controlling headlights on a vehicle includes detecting for a wiper switch state for a wiper switch on a vehicle, detecting wiper operations, incrementing a counter value by x until the counter value reaches a headlight ON threshold, counting toward a time threshold, decrementing the counter value by x until the counter value reaches a headlight OFF threshold value, and changing a state of the headlights based on the counter value reaching one of the headlight ON threshold and the headlight OFF threshold. Incrementing the counter value by x can occur in response to each detected wiper operation. Counting toward the time threshold can occur in response to detecting a wiper switch OFF state. Decrementing the counter value by x can occur in response to each instance of the time threshold elapsing with no change from the wiper switch OFF state. A plurality of intermediate counter values can be found between the headlight ON threshold and the headlight OFF threshold. A control system is also disclosed. | 03-15-2012 |
20130033361 | AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF VALET MODE FOR SMART ENTRY SYSTEMS - A key fob assembly includes a mechanical key, a key fob, a control in the key fob, Hall effect switches in the key fob, and magnets associated with the mechanical key. The mechanical key is configured to cooperate with a mechanical lock. The key fob is configured to selectively connect with the mechanical key. The control in the key fob is for transmitting wireless signals to a vehicle to actuate components on the vehicle. The Hall effect switches in the key fob are each in electrical communication with the control. At least one of the Hall effect switches changes an operating state based on detecting a positive magnetic field and at least one other Hall effect switch changes an operating state based on detecting a negative magnetic field. Respective poles of the magnets are disposed such that connection of the mechanical key with the key fob in a storage position aligns the poles of the magnets with respective Hall effect switches for changing the operating state of the respective Hall effect switches. | 02-07-2013 |
20130051040 | PUDDLE LIGHT AUTO SHUT OFF - A vehicle assembly includes an external rearview mirror support arm, an external rearview mirror housing, a mirror, a puddle light, a proximity sensor, and a switch. The external rearview mirror housing pivotally connects with the support arm. The mirror mounts to the housing. The puddle light connects with the housing. The proximity sensor includes a first component mounted to the support arm and a second component mounted to the housing. The second component rotates with respect to the first component when the housing is pivoted with respect to the support arm. The switch electrically connects with the puddle light, at least one of the components of the proximity sensor and a power source. The switch is closed when the second component is located in a first position with respect to the first component. The switch is open when the second component is located in a second position with respect to the first component. A method for controlling power to a puddle light is also disclosed. | 02-28-2013 |
20140232322 | SELECTIVE CURRENT REDUCTION ENABLED WITH ELECTRICALLY DEACTIVATED KEY FOB - Smart key fob with an integrated rechargeable battery and a replaceable battery. Transfer of charge from the replaceable battery to the rechargeable battery is configured to occur only during a period of time when the key fob remains motionless to reduce RF interference with polling operation of the key fob's transceiver to determine presence of the mother-vehicle nearby. Optionally, the poling operation of the transceiver is reduced or ceased during periods of motionlessness of the key fob. | 08-21-2014 |
20140265980 | ADJUSTABLE RAIN SENSOR SETTING BASED ON PROXIMITY VEHICLE DETECTION - A system for adjusting the wipers of a vehicle based on the use of rain and proximity detecting subsystem on a given vehicle for detecting the presence of rain and one or more other vehicles in proximity to the given vehicle, such that the wipers of the given vehicle can be automatically operated to better respond to material such as rain, snow, or other material being splashed on the given vehicle by the other vehicle(s). This system may utilize sensor subsystems used for other purposes for use as the proximity sensors. | 09-18-2014 |
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20090154777 | Camouflage patterns, arrangements and methods for making the same - A site-specific photographic camouflage arrangement and method for making the same are provided. The site-specific photographic camouflage arrangement includes a digital photographic image and distorting disruptive patterns placed on the digital photographic image to create visual confusion to disguise the recognizable form of a camouflaged object by breaking up its outline. | 06-18-2009 |
20090252913 | Quick-change visual deception systems and methods - Quick change multi-layered deception systems and methods for visually disguising a physical item is provided. One or more other vinyl adhesive layers are applied successively over a surface of a physical item. Each of the one or more other vinyl adhesive layers has a different pattern from the layer preceding it. A quick removal preparation can be applied between each of the one or more vinyl adhesive layers, whereby each of the one or more vinyl adhesive layers is configured to be easily removable from the preceding vinyl adhesive layer or surface of the physical item. | 10-08-2009 |
20100031423 | Lightweight camouflage veil systems and related methods - Veil systems for providing camouflage and methods for making the same are provided. The veil system can include a base substrate having a first side and a second side with a first camouflage pattern printed on the first side of the base substrate. The veil system can also include an outer mesh having a first side and a second side with the first camouflage pattern printed on the first side of the outer mesh. The base substrate and the outer mesh can be connectable so that the first side of the base substrate faces the second side of the outer mesh and the first side of the outer mesh faces outward. The first camouflage pattern on the first side of the base substrate substantially aligns with the first camouflage pattern on the first side of the outer mesh. The outer mesh provides visibility from the second side through the first side of the outer mesh to permit observation beyond the veil system. | 02-11-2010 |
20100112316 | Visual camouflage with thermal and radar suppression and methods of making the same - A visual camouflage system that provides at least one of thermal or radar suppression is described. The system includes a vinyl layer having a camouflage pattern on a front surface of the vinyl layer. The camouflage pattern includes a site-specific camouflage pattern. A laminate layer is secured over the front surface of the vinyl layer coating the camouflage pattern to provide protection to the camouflage pattern and strengthen the vinyl layer. One or more nanomaterials are disposed on at least one of the vinyl layer, camouflage pattern, or the laminate to provide at least one of thermal or radar suppression. | 05-06-2010 |
20100288116 | ASSEMBLIES AND SYSTEMS FOR SIMULTANEOUS MULTISPECTRAL ADAPTIVE CAMOUFLAGE, CONCEALMENT, AND DECEPTION - Systems and assemblies for simultaneous adaptive camouflage, concealment and deception are provided. The assemblies that can be used in the systems include a vinyl substrate layer and a miniaturized thermoelectric device array secured to the vinyl substrate layer. The miniaturized thermoelectric device array is configured to provide an adaptive thermal signature to a side of the miniaturized thermoelectric device array that faces outward from the vinyl substrate layer. A flexible image display matrix can be secured on the vinyl substrate layer. The flexible image display matrix can be configured to display visual images. A laminate layer can be secured over the vinyl substrate layer covering the flexible image display matrix and the miniaturized thermoelectric device array to provide protection and strengthen the assemblies. One or more nanomaterials can be disposed on the vinyl substrate layer or the laminate layer to provide thermal or radar suppression. | 11-18-2010 |
20110171623 | SIMULATED STRUCTURES FOR URBAN OPERATIONS TRAINING AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING SAME - Methods, systems, and structures are provided to creating a simulated structure for urban operations training based on a structure to be simulated. The simulated structure can include a base structure having at least one wall thereon. The simulated structure can also include one or more wall segments having a textured surface to securement to the at least one wall of the base structure. One or more wrapping material panels with one or more images printed thereon applied to the textured surface of the one or more wall segments so that the simulated structure has realistic visual characteristics representative of a mission site or a mission scenario. | 07-14-2011 |
20120135381 | Immersive training scenario systems and related methods - Immersive training scenario systems and related methods are provided. The immersive training scenario systems can provide at least one simulated structure. The at least one simulated structure can include a base structure having at least one surface thereon. One or more substrates with one or more photographic images printed thereon are applied to the surface of the base structure so that the simulated structure has realistic visual characteristics representative of a mission site or mission scenario. | 05-31-2012 |
20120154196 | ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SIMULTANEOUS ADAPTIVE CAMOUFLAGE, CONCEALMENT, AND DECEPTION - Systems and assemblies for simultaneous adaptive camouflage, concealment and deception are provided. The assemblies that can be used in the systems include a vinyl substrate layer and a miniaturized thermoelectric device array secured to the vinyl substrate layer. The miniaturized thermoelectric device array is configured to provide an adaptive thermal signature to a side of the miniaturized thermoelectric device array that faces outward from the vinyl substrate layer. A flexible image display matrix can be secured on the vinyl substrate layer. The flexible image display matrix can be configured to display visual images. A laminate layer can be secured over the vinyl substrate layer covering the flexible image display matrix and the miniaturized thermoelectric device array to provide protection and strengthen the assemblies. One or more nanomaterials can be disposed on the vinyl substrate layer or the laminate layer to provide thermal or radar suppression. | 06-21-2012 |
20140106310 | Immersive training scenario systems and related structures - Immersive training scenario systems and related methods are provided. The immersive training scenario systems can provide at least one simulated structure. The at least one simulated structure can include a base structure having at least one surface thereon. One or more substrates with one or more photographic images printed thereon are applied to the surface of the base structure so that the simulated structure has realistic visual characteristics representative of a mission site or mission scenario. | 04-17-2014 |