Abstract: A school bus having a pedestrian lighting system includes bus entrance door lamps that illuminate an area adjacent to the entrance door of the bus. Switch logic circuitry is connected to and controls bus door entrance lamp circuitry that provides power to the bus entrance door lamps. A power cutoff noise suppression switch, which otherwise functions to turn off noise generating devices in the bus when stopping for a railroad crossing, is connected to the switch logic circuitry or to delayed deactivation timer circuitry. The power cutoff noise suppression switch and the switch logic circuitry or the delayed deactivation timer circuitry are configured so that input of the switch logic circuitry to the bus door entrance lamp circuitry is overridden, and the at least one bus entrance door lamp is turned off, when the power cutoff noise suppression switch is activated.

Abstract: A structure for assembling a vehicle having an axis of elongation, a frame rail and a cross member extending from the frame rail comprises a conduit extending along the axis of elongation of the vehicle. A conveyor is disposed in the conduit. At least one coupling attaches the conduit with at least one of the frame rail and the cross member.

Abstract: A support assembly for supporting an upright engine exhaust pipe on an exterior wall of a truck cab at a location below an outlet of the exhaust pipe. The support assembly allows limited cab motion relative to the exhaust pipe.

Abstract: A school bus having a pedestrian lighting system includes bus entrance door lamps that illuminate an area adjacent to the entrance door of the bus. Switch logic circuitry is connected to and controls bus door entrance lamp circuitry that provides power to the bus entrance door lamps. A power cutoff noise suppression switch, which otherwise functions to turn off noise generating devices in the bus when stopping for a railroad crossing, is connected to the switch logic circuitry or to delayed deactivation timer circuitry. The power cutoff noise suppression switch and the switch logic circuitry or the delayed deactivation timer circuitry are configured so that input of the switch logic circuitry to the bus door entrance lamp circuitry is overridden, and the at least one bus entrance door lamp is turned off, when the power cutoff noise suppression switch is activated.

Abstract: An occupant respiration isolation system comprises a plenum having an interior. A source of ultraviolet radiation is located in the interior. A first duct is disposed between an interior of a vehicle and the interior of the plenum for conveying air from the interior of the vehicle to the interior of the plenum. A vent is disposed between the interior of the vehicle and the first duct allowing air from the interior of the vehicle to enter the first duct. A fan is operatively connected with the plenum that varies airflow through plenum. A third duct conveys air from the interior of the plenum to the interior of the vehicle. A first sensor generating a first signal is disposed in the interior of the plenum. A controller is disposed on the vehicle operatively connected with the first sensor for receiving the first signal.

Abstract: A method of isolating vehicle occupant respiration includes energizing a source of ultraviolet radiation to sterilize in air. A first sensor detects carbon dioxide content of that air. A second sensor detects quality of that air. A third sensor detects particulate in that air. Result from the first sensor is compared to baseline carbon dioxide reading recorded in a controller connected with the sensors. Fan speed increases temporal duration of air exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Result from the second sensor is compared with baseline air quality recorded in the controller. A signal is sent to a display comprising the filtration system to identify contaminate in the air. Result from the third sensor is compared with baseline particulate recorded in controller. An alert is sent to an interested party indicating particulate presence in the air.

Abstract: An apparatus for actuating a door on a vehicle, the door including a first panel and a second panel both movable between an open position and a completely closed position. A first motor is operatively connected with the first pane for moving the first panel and a second motor operatively connected with the second panel for moving the second panel. A first striker/latch assembly is disposed adjacent the first panel, and a second striker/latch assembly disposed adjacent the second panel. A computer is electrically connected with the first motor, the second motor, the first striker/latch assembly and the second striker/latch assembly.

Abstract: A method for monitoring condition of a door on a vehicle, the door includes a first panel, a second panel, a first motor, a second motor, a first striker/latch assembly, and a second striker/latch assembly. The method includes steps of generating status indicators and communicating those indicator to a computer on the vehicle. The computer processes those status indicators to determine action regarding the vehicle.

Abstract: A monitoring network for a vehicle comprises a hub having memory disposed on the vehicle and at least one recycled smartphone having memory disposed at at least one significant location on the vehicle. At least one app resides on the memory of the hub and memory of the at least one recycled smartphone.

Abstract: A bug screen for mounting to a grille of a vehicle comprises a membrane disposed in a frame. At least one slot is disposed on the frame, and at least one platform is disposed on the grille. At least one extension is disposed on the at least one platform. A leg is included in the at least one extension. The leg projects perpendicularly from the at least one platform and has an end opposite to the at least one platform. A barb is disposed on the end of the leg. A sloping surface is disposed on the barb, and the sloping surface passes through the at least one slot on the frame to mount the bug screen to the grille.

Abstract: A bug screen for mounting to a grille of a vehicle comprises a membrane disposed in a frame. At least one slot is disposed on the frame, and at least one platform is disposed on the grille. At least one extension is disposed on the at least one platform. A leg is included in the at least one extension. The leg projects perpendicularly from the at least one platform and has an end opposite to the at least one platform. A barb is disposed on the end of the leg. A sloping surface is disposed on the barb, and the sloping surface passes through the at least one slot on the frame to mount the bug screen to the grille.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an air brake system for a vehicle having a front set of wheels having a front air brake and a rear set of wheels having a rear air brake. The air brake system comprises a front air brake cylinder included in the front air brake, and a rear air brake cylinder included in the rear air brake. A foot valve having a first side and a second side is included. A primary air tank is pneumatically connected with the second side of the foot valve, and a secondary air tank is pneumatically connected with the first side of the foot valve. A rear relay valve is pneumatically connected with second side of the foot valve and is pneumatically connected with the rear brake cylinder. A front relay valve is pneumatically connected with the first side of the foot valve and pneumatically connected with the front brake cylinder.

Abstract: A method for assembling a vehicle having an axis of elongation, a frame rail and a cross member extending from the frame rail comprises extending a conduit along the axis of elongation of the vehicle. Disposing a conveyor in the conduit. Attaching the conduit with at least one of the frame rail and the cross member with a coupling.

Abstract: A system for detecting abnormal vibrations in vehicles utilizes an accelerometer of a vehicle stability control system, anti-lock braking system, traction control system, engine, transmission, SRS and/or air bag, and/or telematics device. The system data logs vibration information produced by the accelerometer, establishes normal vibration signatures for the vehicle, and detects abnormal vibrations. The abnormal vibrations may be reported by the telematics device via a data connection gateway between a vehicle communication bus and a backend server, and/or reported to the driver via a display. The system may report the abnormal vibrations via a phone or web application. The system may establish normal vibration signatures and detect abnormal vibrations based on fixed vehicle specific values and variable vehicle operating conditions. The system may analyze the abnormal vibrations to determine whether they match the vibration signature of a particular out of balance or otherwise faulty vehicle component.

Abstract: A structure for assembling a vehicle having an axis of elongation, a frame rail and a cross member extending from the frame rail comprises a conduit extending along the axis of elongation of the vehicle. A conveyor is disposed in the conduit. At least one coupling attaches the conduit with at least one of the frame rail and the cross member.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exhaust system for a vehicle having an exhaust passageway through which products of combustion from the engine pass through and out to atmosphere, which exhaust system has a bead portion formed in the exhaust passageway with one more holes in the lower portion thereof through which at least a portion of the rain which has entered the interior of the exhaust passageway may flow out from the interior of the exhaust passageway prior to flowing downward to a lower portion of the exhaust passageway at which the rain is undesirable.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a seat in a vehicle having a floor and a side wall comprises a track having a groove disposed on the floor. A stud including a base and a shank, the base being configured to be inserted into the groove, is disposed within the groove. A flange having a lip is disposed on the side wall. At least one lip aperture is formed on the lip. A support, including a base, is disposed on one end of the seat. A base aperture is disposed on the base. A lip fastener is accepted by the at least one lip aperture to connect an end of the seat opposite to the base to the lip on the flange. The base aperture accepts the shank included on the stud.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a vehicle floor for a vehicle having a length and a width. The vehicle floor comprises a number of sheets of material having a length equal to the length of the vehicle. A joint couples the number of sheets to form a width equal to the width of the vehicle. Also, a method of constructing a vehicle is provided. A length and a width of the vehicle are determined. Material is cut into a first sheet and a second sheet both equal to the length of the vehicle. A joint couples the first sheet and the second sheet to form the width of the vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a method of constructing a vehicle. In one embodiment, a length and a width of the vehicle are determined. Material is cut into a first sheet equal to the length of the vehicle, and a second sheet equal to the length of the vehicle. A joint couples the first sheet and the second sheet to form the width of the vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a system and a method for sterilizing air in a vehicle. In one embodiment, the system comprises an HVAC system comprising a duct disposed in the vehicle. At least one source of electromagnetic radiation is located in the duct. A controller is disposed on the vehicle and is connected with the at least one source of electromagnetic radiation to determine operation of the at least one source of electromagnetic radiation.