Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a swing arm configuration and, more specifically, a swing arm that is supported by a shaft of a motor, such as an electric motor of a motorcycle. The configuration includes a swing arm assembly that is supported by a shaft of a motor at one end and a rear axle at the other end. Advantageously, the shaft of the motor may be a structural component of an electric motorcycle and serve as the swing arm pivot as well as the drive shaft.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a swing arm configuration and, more specifically, a swing arm that is supported by a shaft of a motor, such as an electric motor of a motorcycle. The configuration includes a swing arm assembly that is supported by a shaft of a motor at one end and a rear axle at the other end. Advantageously, the shaft of the motor may be a structural component of an electric motorcycle and serve as the swing arm pivot as well as the drive shaft.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting operation of a braking system of a vehicle. A system for detecting operation of a braking system of a vehicle comprises a microphone, and an electronic controller, configured to receive an audio signal from the microphone, wherein the audio signal is comprised of a sound caused by contact between at least one tire of the vehicle and a driving surface, generate a noise characteristic from the audio signal, compare the generated noise characteristic to a known noise characteristic, and generate a notification based upon the comparison of the generated noise characteristic to the known noise characteristic.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system includes a spring, a neck assembly, and a rod. The neck assembly has an outer shell housing a hollow stem having an upper end and a lower end. The stem is rotatable respect to outer shell. The upper end is coupled to an upper bracket having a control arm pivotally coupled thereto. The lower end is coupled to a lower bracket having a linkage pivotally connected thereto. The rod has a first end coupled to the spring and a second end coupled to the linkage. The rod extends through the hollow stem. The linkage is further coupled to a wheel assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system includes a spring, a neck assembly, and a rod. The neck assembly has an outer shell housing a hollow stem having an upper end and a lower end. The stem is rotatable respect to outer shell. The upper end is coupled to an upper bracket having a control arm pivotally coupled thereto. The lower end is coupled to a lower bracket having a linkage pivotally connected thereto. The rod has a first end coupled to the spring and a second end coupled to the linkage. The rod extends through the hollow stem. The linkage is further coupled to a wheel assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system includes a spring, a neck assembly, and a rod. The neck assembly has an outer shell housing a hollow stem having an upper end and a lower end. The stem is rotatable respect to outer shell. The upper end is coupled to an upper bracket having a control arm pivotally coupled thereto. The lower end is coupled to a lower bracket having a linkage pivotally connected thereto. The rod has a first end coupled to the spring and a second end coupled to the linkage. The rod extends through the hollow stem. The linkage is further coupled to a wheel assembly.

Abstract: A circuit, for controlling a vehicle having an electric motor, the circuit comprising throttle means operable to generate an output signal; adjuster means operable to modify the output signal to above a predetermined minimum level, and controller means operable to receive the modified output signal and derive an input signal for provision to the electric motor.

Abstract: A control system for a construction vehicle, such as a motor grader, is provided. The control system includes a plurality of joysticks supported by an operator seat assembly of the motor grader.

Abstract: A control system for a construction vehicle, such as a motor grader, is provided. The control system includes a plurality of joysticks supported by an operator seat assembly of the motor grader.

Abstract: A control system for a construction vehicle, such as a motor grader, is provided. The control system includes a plurality of joysticks supported by an operator seat assembly of the motor grader.

Abstract: A control system for a construction vehicle, such as a motor grader, is provided. The control system includes a plurality of joysticks supported by an operator seat assembly of the motor grader.

Abstract: An apparatus for construction site erosion control for temporarily enclosing the curb inlet of a storm drainage system during construction of a road system in commercial and residential developments is adapted to be placed adjacent a curb inlet of a storm drain in order to enable storm water runoff to drain into the inlet while preventing silt and debris from being carried into and collected therein. The apparatus includes a grate constructed to seat upon an open end of a storm drain inlet, means for filtering debris from storm water runoff passing through the means and through the grate, into the storm drain inlet; and means for securing the grate to a storm drain protection bar.

Abstract: A compact air-bump stop (jounceshock) provides improved motor vehicle suspension system accommodation of jounce and rebound than is provided than by a conventional shock absorber, bump cushion and/or air-bump stop. In an independent jounceshock, a primary shell and a secondary shell are reversibly collapsible into each other, and a valved piston demarcates a primary chamber within the primary shell and a secondary chamber within the secondary shell, both of which being filled with a mixture of pressurized gas, preferably nitrogen, and oil. The valving of the valved piston allows for selectively unidirectional, metered movement of the oil therethrough in concert with the direction of movement of the secondary shell with respect to the primary shell. In an integrated jounceshock, a compact air-bump stop is integrated with a shock absorber.

Abstract: A device attaches a videoconferencing device to a mobile support structure to create a mobile videoconferencing apparatus for use in video-based interpretation of communications between a health care provider and a patient. A related system includes a attachment portion and a bracket apparatus fitted to receive and secure the attachment portion and support a videoconferencing device for receiving videoconferencing signals sent by an interpreter to a patient responsive to communications between the patient and a health care provider on a mobile support structure.

Abstract: Remotely provided interpretation services enable a patient to communicate with one or more care providers in a health care organization. An interpreter can see and hear the communication between the patient and care provider, and interprets on behalf of the patient from a remotely located facility or decentralized location such as the interpreter's home. In an embodiment, the patient is provided with a mobile videoconferencing unit that can be transported with the patient during the duration of the patient's appointment as the patient moves from administrative to diagnostic to testing settings. In another embodiment, a system includes a database including patient language information, a scheduling system for reserving an interpreter, and a multipoint control unit (MCU) module for providing a secure connection for a teleconference between the patient and the interpreter.