Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090150023 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING VEHICLE DATA TO THIRD PARTY AUTHORIZED RECIPIENTS - A system and method that reports vehicle data to one or more third parties using an onboard telematics unit. The method includes the steps of selecting a type of data to be reported and identifying a third party to receive the selected type of data. The onboard telematics unit receives a portion of the data that is classified as the type of data to be received by the third party. The vehicle information is then associated with the received data to create a report. The report is then transmitted to the third party using the onboard telematics unit allowing the third party to analyze the report. Several reports for various types of data may be generated to be disseminated to various third parties. | 06-11-2009 |
20100152960 | ON-LINE VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An on-line vehicle management system includes a vehicle group having a plurality of vehicles and an in-vehicle telematics unit in each vehicle. A call center is in selective operative communication with each telematics unit and an Internet-enabled program. The call center receives vehicle data from each vehicle in response to a predetermined trigger, and stores the received data in a database. The Internet-enabled program includes a Gregorian calendar with spreadsheet functionality. The Internet-enabled program automatically receives at least some of the stored data from the call center, and inputs the received data into predetermined calendar cells. The Internet-enabled program is also configured, in response to a predetermined user request, to i) render the received data accessible to an authorized user associated with the vehicle group, ii) generate reports based on the received data, and iii) at least one of derive or calculate information from the received data. | 06-17-2010 |
20110144911 | METHOD OF PROCESSING GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM DATA - A method of processing global navigation satellite system (GNSS) data includes identifying one or more GNSS satellites servicing a predefined area, receiving at least one of GNSS almanac data or space-based augmentation system (SBAS) data for the satellites servicing the predefined area, determining the performance of the GNSS satellites servicing the predefined area using the almanac data or SBAS data, and applying a performance rating to the predefined area based on the performance of the GNSS satellites. | 06-16-2011 |
20120264395 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ROUTING CALLS AT A CALL CENTER BASED ON SPOKEN LANGUAGES - Various examples of a methods and systems are disclosed herein for routing calls at a call center based on spoken languages. In one example, a method includes, but is not limited to, receiving, by a call center, information indicating a request for assistance from a driver of a vehicle and information indicating one or more languages spoken by the driver. The call center automatically identifies an available advisor who speaks at least one language spoken by the driver. The call center automatically directs the request for assistance to the available advisor. | 10-18-2012 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110285171 | SANDWICH PANEL - A sandwich panel for a vehicle is provided. The sandwich panel includes a first panel defining a plurality of apertures, and a second panel attached to the first panel. The second panel and the first panel define a cavity between the first panel and the second panel. Foam is disposed between the first panel and the second panel. The plurality of apertures of the first panel are operatively configured to receive a tool for pumping expandable foam in between the first panel and the second panel. | 11-24-2011 |
20120313399 | Reinforced Frame-To-Body Attachment - A reinforced frame structure for a vehicle is provided. The frame structure includes a frame portion having a first portion and a pair of wall portions extending therefrom. A first reinforcement is rigidly coupled to the wall portions, and the first portion, the wall portions, and first reinforcement combine to define an enclosure. | 12-13-2012 |
20130026793 | Vehicle Support Frames with Interlocking Features for Joining Members of Dissimiliar Materials - The present disclosure relates to various vehicle cross-member assemblies and methods of manufacturing the same. The various vehicle cross-member assemblies have rails composed of dissimilar materials. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026794 | Vehicle Support Frames with Interlocking Features for Joining Members of Dissimilar Materials - The present disclosure relates to various vehicle frame assemblies and methods of manufacturing the same. The vehicle frame assemblies have rails composed of dissimilar materials. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026796 | VEHICLE SUPPORT FRAMES WITH INTERLOCKING FEATURES FOR JOINING MEMBERS OF DISSIMILAR MATERIALS - The present disclosure relates to methods of manufacturing vehicle frame assemblies. Some of the disclosed methods include forming a key and receptor arrangement between an interconnecting member, having a first material composition, and a cross-member, having a second material composition; attaching the interconnecting member and cross-member via the key and receptor arrangement at one location; inserting the interconnecting member and cross-member in a side rail; and welding the interconnecting member to the side rail at another location. | 01-31-2013 |
20130277955 | Tubular Beam with a Crimped Sleeve - An aluminum tubular beam is assembled to a steel box frame rail with a steel sleeve. The sleeve is connected by a crimp joint or by a hem flange to the tubular beam. The steel sleeve may be effectively welded to the steel box frame rail to which it is assembled. An adhesive may be provided between the sleeve and the beam. | 10-24-2013 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090218834 | VEHICLE BUMPER FASCIA RETAINER - A vehicle bumper fascia retainer is provided with a laterally extending fascia support portion, first and second front end attachment structures and first and second lamp attachment structures. The first and second front end attachment structures are disposed on opposite lateral ends of the fascia support portion for attachment to a vehicle front end. The first and second lamp attachment structures are disposed on opposite lateral ends of the fascia support portion for supporting first and second head lamp housings. | 09-03-2009 |
20130026772 | VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - A vehicle body structure includes a bumper fascia panel, a fender body panel and a mounting flange attachment arrangement. The fascia panel includes a fascia mounting flange forming a first outboard abutment edge visible from an exterior of the vehicle body structure. The fender body panel includes a fender mounting flange forming a second outboard abutment edge visible from the exterior. The mounting flange attachment arrangement includes first and second fastening members overlying the fascia and fender mounting flanges, respectively, and a fastening element coupling the first and second fastening members together while sandwiching the mounting flanges. The fastening element has a tool engagement portion at a first end on an inboard side of the attachment arrangement and a second end opposite to the first end, with a center fastening axis extending from the second to first end in an upward direction of the vehicle body structure. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026791 | VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - A vehicle body structure includes a bumper fascia panel and a fascia support bracket. The bumper fascia panel includes side and front end fascia sections. The front end and side fascia sections are integrally formed as a one-piece member. The side fascia section includes upper and lower fascia portions defining a fascia cutout such that they at least partially surround a vehicle lamp area. The fascia support bracket includes front end and side fascia supports. The front end fascia support supports an inboard surface of the bumper fascia panel along the front end fascia section. The side fascia support includes upper and lower support portions that support the inboard surface of the bumper fascia panel along the upper and lower fascia portions, respectively. The upper and lower support portions define a support cutout such that they at least partially surround the vehicle lamp area. | 01-31-2013 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100202986 | Compositions For Delivering A Drug - A composition comprises a mixture of a silicone and a solvent. The composition further comprises a drug selected from the group of retinoids, retinyls, vitamin A esters, vitamin D analogues, and combinations thereof. The composition further comprises a salt of a dialkyl sulfosuccinate, such as dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (DOSS). The composition yet further comprises and a solubilizer. The salt of a dialkyl sulfosuccinate solubilizes the drug. The solubilizer solubilizes the salt of a dialkyl sulfosuccinate. The composition can be topically applied to a substrate, such as skin, for delivering the drug. Drugs with a wide solubility range are soluble and compatible in the composition without separation or crystallization of the drugs occurring. | 08-12-2010 |
20110268677 | Silicone Paste Compositions - Silicone paste compositions are disclosed by combining a silicone organic elastomer gel with water or a hydrophilic solvent. The silicone paste compositions may further contain a personal or healthcare active. The silicone organic elastomer gel is prepared by reacting in a carrier fluid an organohydrogensiloxane with two polyoxyalkylenes, the first polyoxyalkylene having aliphatic unsaturation at both each molecular termini, and the second polyoxyalkylene having aliphatic unsaturation at one molecular terminal. | 11-03-2011 |
20120108560 | SINGLE PHASE SILICONE ACRYLATE FORMULATION - This invention provides a single phase silicone acrylate formulation that resists phase separation and includes (A) at least one of a silicone, an acrylate, and combinations thereof. The single phase silicone acrylate formulation also includes (B) a silicone acrylate hybrid compatibilizing agent including silicone functionality and (meth)acrylate functionality and that is the reaction product of a silicon-containing pressure sensitive adhesive composition, a (meth)acrylate, and an initiator. A method of minimizing phase separation of the single phase silicone acrylate formulation includes the step of combining (A) and (B) to form the single phase silicone acrylate formulation. | 05-03-2012 |
20140371317 | Silicone Resin Emulsions - The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising: i) an aqueous silicone emulsion comprising; A) 0.5 wt % to 95 wt % of a silicone gum, resin, or PSA, B) 0.1 to 90 wt % of an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer, and sufficient amount of water to sum all ingredients of the silicone gum emulsion to 100 weight percent, ii) a healthcare active, and iii) an optional enhancer(s). | 12-18-2014 |