Abstract: A method minimizes driveline disturbances in a vehicle having a motor generator unit (MGU) and a controller, which may be a motor control processor or a hybrid control processor. The method includes determining a set of motor values of the MGU, including a change in motor speed, a derivative of the change in motor speed, and a motor jerk value; calculating a corrective final torque value for the MGU as a function of the set of motor values; and commanding the corrective final torque value from the MGU during a predetermined event, e.g., engine restart. Calculations and commanding the corrective final torque value are conducted by the controller within a calibrated minimum processing loop time. A vehicle includes first and second MGUs, and a controller electrically connected to the second MGU. The controller has the algorithm for minimizing driveline disturbances as noted above.

Abstract: A method of controlling a pump supplying a fluid to a transmission includes sensing a requested power and an excess power for a powertrain. The requested power substantially meets the needs of the powertrain, while the excess power is not part of the requested power. The method includes sensing a triggering condition in response to the ability to convert the excess power into heat in the transmission, and determining that an operating temperature of the transmission is below a maximum. The method also includes determining a calibrated baseline and a dissipation command for the pump. The calibrated baseline command is configured to supply the fluid based upon the requested power, and the dissipation command is configured to supply additional fluid and consume the excess power with the pump. The method operates the pump at a combined command, which is equal to the calibrated baseline plus the dissipation commands.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for dynamically generating and displaying a contacts list for one or more services of a computing system. The method comprises identifying one or more contacts having associated contact information, the one or more contacts being associated with a user of the computing system, wherein the one or more contacts are identified across one or more information services or sources associated with the computing system; determining a subset of the one or more contacts and associated contact information based on a set of predefined criteria; generating a list of the subset of contacts and associated contact information; and displaying the generated list of contacts and associated contact information on the user interface.

Abstract: A transmission configured for receiving power from an engine is provided with a normally-closed clutch in order to permit operation in modes requiring closure of the clutch even when hydraulic power from a pump powered by the engine or by rotation of a transmission member is not available, or is not of a sufficient pressure.

Abstract: A method of controlling a hybrid powertrain having an electric machine and an engine is provided. The method includes determining a requested power and an excess power for the hybrid powertrain. The requested power substantially meets the needs of the hybrid powertrain. The excess power is non-zero and is not included in the determined requested power. The method also includes absorbing the excess power with the electric machine.

Abstract: A method of controlling an auxiliary pump for use with a transmission in a vehicle is provided, the vehicle having a system voltage/current. The method comprises: determining an optimal auxiliary pump start voltage/current; determining if the system voltage/current is less than the optimal auxiliary pump start voltage/current; if yes, determining if the auxiliary pump is in a start-mode and if a predetermined override condition has been met; determining if the actual auxiliary pump speed is less than a desired auxiliary pump speed if the auxiliary pump is in the start-mode; if not, determining if the auxiliary pump is in an on-state; and, increasing an actual auxiliary pump voltage/current to equal the optimal auxiliary pump start voltage/current if the actual auxiliary pump speed is less than the desired auxiliary pump speed or the predetermined override condition has been met.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for dynamically generating and displaying a contacts list for one or more services of a computing system. The method may include identifying one or more contacts having associated contact information. The contacts may be associated with a user of the computing system and may be identified across one or more information services or sources associated with the computing system. The method may also include determining a subset of the contacts and associated contact information based on a set of predefined criteria; generating a list of the subset of contacts and associated contact information; and displaying the generated list of contacts and associated contact information on a user interface.

Abstract: A method for controlling an inverter coupled to an electric motor for a vehicle includes generating a discontinuous PWM signal for the inverter when a torque of the electric motor and a speed of the electric motor are substantially zero, and when at least one predetermined vehicle condition is met.

Abstract: A method minimizes driveline disturbances in a vehicle having a motor generator unit (MGU) and a controller, which may be a motor control processor or a hybrid control processor. The method includes determining a set of motor values of the MGU, including a change in motor speed, a derivative of the change in motor speed, and a motor jerk value; calculating a corrective final torque value for the MGU as a function of the set of motor values; and commanding the corrective final torque value from the MGU during a predetermined event, e.g., engine restart. Calculations and commanding the corrective final torque value are conducted by the controller within a calibrated minimum processing loop time. A vehicle includes first and second MGUs, and a controller electrically connected to the second MGU. The controller has the algorithm for minimizing driveline disturbances as noted above.

Abstract: A transmission configured for receiving power from an engine is provided with a normally-closed clutch in order to permit operation in modes requiring closure of the clutch even when hydraulic power from a pump powered by the engine or by rotation of a transmission member is not available, or is not of a sufficient pressure.

Abstract: A pipe coupling device comprising a body (3) adapted for insertion into a pipe (2), the body (3) having a through passage, and on its outer surface a groove (14) for receiving a sealing means (30, 40, 50, 60, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130) for forming a fluid-tight seal between the pipe (2) and the body (3), the sealing means having a retaining portion (38) and a sealing portion (32), wherein either the groove (14), the sealing means or both are constructed and arranged such that the retaining portion (38) holds the sealing means within the groove (14) when the sealing portion (32) is subjected to the insertion force experienced when the pipe coupling device (1) is inserted into a pipe (2). Further, the base portion (31) may be axially wider than the sealing portion (32). Further, the sealing means may include reinforcing means (111) adapted to prevent the sealing means leaving the groove (14).

Abstract: A method of controlling an auxiliary pump for use with a transmission in a vehicle is provided, the vehicle having a system voltage/current. The method comprises: determining an optimal auxiliary pump start voltage/current; determining if the system voltage/current is less than the optimal auxiliary pump start voltage/current; if yes, determining if the auxiliary pump is in a start-mode and if a predetermined override condition has been met; determining if the actual auxiliary pump speed is less than a desired auxiliary pump speed if the auxiliary pump is in the start-mode; if not, determining if the auxiliary pump is in an on-state; and, increasing an actual auxiliary pump voltage/current to equal the optimal auxiliary pump start voltage/current if the actual auxiliary pump speed is less than the desired auxiliary pump speed or the predetermined override condition has been met.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the structure (I) where R=methyl, ethyl or propyl, R1=methyl or H, R2=methyl, ethyl or propyl, R3=methyl or H, R4=methyl or ethyl, R5?H or methyl, and where R3 and R5 are not both H, excluding N-ethyl-2-methyl-N-(3-methylphenyl) propanamide, can have desirable odour properties, typically of a tropical fruit, cassis character and find use in perfumes and perfumed products

Abstract: This security luggage device is typically an electronic device integrally incorporated in an item of personal luggage equipped with an electronic alert siren (alarm), a movement sensitive electronic trigger, a self-contained wireless remote control, a numeric keypad enabling numeric sequential security entry, arming and disarming of motion sensor and alert siren (alarm).

Abstract: A system and methods for allowing wireless users to make and send calls using a second wireless billing number or “line” assigned to a single wireless telephone advantageously requires no changes to the air interface or messaging protocol between a Mobile Switching Center and the wireless telephone. The second line is provisioned in the HLR. When the wireless telephone registers with a VLR, the HLR inserts the second billing number. When making a call, the user flags that the second line or number is to be billed by adding a predefined set of digits or characters to the called telephone number. The system recognizes the digits and creates appropriate billing records for the second number. When a call is received on the second billing number or line, the system recognizes that the call is destined for the second billing number, and adds the predefined flag digits to the Calling Party Number to be displayed.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the structure (I) where R=methyl, ethyl or propyl, R1=methyl or H, R2=methyl, ethyl or propyl, R3=methyl or H, R4=methyl or ethyl, R5=H or methyl, and where R3 and R5 are not both H, excluding N-ethyl-2-methyl-N-(3-methylphenyl) propanamide, can have desirable odour properties, typically of a tropical fruit, cassis character and find use in perfumes and perfumed products.

Abstract: A method and package for storing a pressurized container which is filled with a drug formulation at a predetermined pressure. The drug formulation includes a mixture of a drug and a propellant. The package which encloses the pressurized container substantially prevents ingression of water vapor and particulate matter into the package while permitting egression of the propellant which may leak from the pressurized container.

Abstract: A closed, unbroken ring having an identifying member attached thereto, the ring having elasticity for placement on the free end of a bottle neck, and a method of distinguishing a plurality of bottles from one another by placing respective closed rings with distinctive ornamentation on the necks of each of the plurality of bottles.

Abstract: A method and package for storing a pressurized container which is filled with a drug formulation at a predetermined pressure. The drug formulation includes a mixture of a drug and a propellant. The package which endoses the pressurized container substantially prevents ingression of water vapor and particulate matter into the package while permitting egression of the propellant which may leak from the pressurized container.

Abstract: A RP-HPLC method for the determination of ElogDoct values for chemical compounds from retention time of each sample of the compound using (EQ1) drop in equation. This method has been shown to be effective on a set of 90 molecules.