Patents Assigned to GM Gobal Technology Operations, Inc.
  • Vehicle-to-vehicle communication
    Patent number: 7561846
    Abstract: A method for vehicle-to-vehicle communication. The method includes receiving data about a first vehicle and a second vehicle within a proximity of an intermediate node, where the receiving is at the intermediate node. The first vehicle is notified about the presence of the second vehicle and/or the second vehicle is notified about the presence of the first vehicle in response to the receiving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: GM Gobal Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Carroll C. Kellum
  • Discrete active seal assemblies
    Patent number: 7258347
    Abstract: Active seal assemblies employing active materials that can be controlled and remotely changed to alter the seal effectiveness, wherein the active seal assemblies actively change modulus properties such as stiffness, shape orientation, and the like. In this manner, in seal applications such as a vehicle door application, door opening and closing efforts can be minimized yet seal effectiveness can be maximized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: GM Gobal Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Keefe, William Barvosa-Carter, Christopher P. Henry, Guillermo A. Herrera, Geoffrey P. Mc Knight, Alan L. Browne, Nancy L. Johnson