Abstract: An optical sensor device that allows a driver to verify his or her respective eye position in a driver's compartment of a vehicle. The optical device includes a plurality of channels. The device has a first channel with an illuminated base that is positioned such that the base can be seen only when the driver is in an optimum eye position. The device has a second channel which is located above the first channel. The second channel has a base which can be seen when the driver is located above the optimum eye position. The device also includes a third channel which is located below the first channel. The third channel has a base which can be seen when the driver is located below the optimum eye position.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 17, 2000
Date of Patent:
September 2, 2003
Inventors:
Douglas H. Frasher, Kolita Mendis, Hans Pehrson
Abstract: An alternator for use with a motor vehicle including a housing. A separator plate is positioned within said housing to define front and rear air control volumes. A plurality of fans draw air through the respective front and rear air control volumes to cool the alternator during operation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 17, 1996
Date of Patent:
May 12, 1998
Assignee:
Ford Motor Company
Inventors:
Bo Bagherpour, Ralph Kurt Hesse, Kenneth Ross Brooks