Patents Issued in April 6, 2017
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Publication number: 20170096088Abstract: The present invention is directed to a heating and ventilation inlay for a vehicle seat that is adapted to be placed in a recess in a seat cushion or backrest of the vehicle seat underneath a seat trim. The heating and ventilation inlay comprises an arrangement of layers including an air permeable heating mat having a heating conductor running on the heating mat. Underneath the heating mat an air permeable layer of spacer material is connectable to a fan or suction fan for transporting air through the heating and ventilation inlay. The heating mat and the layer of spacer material are connected to each other and form a composite that can be handled as a unitary component, by a plurality of rivets which are distributed over the area of the heating and ventilation inlay. The rivets are pierced through the heating mat and the spacer material layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Mattias Persson, Milan Tuskes, Cristian Leu
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Publication number: 20170096089Abstract: A seat cover including a reference portion on a design surface of the seat cover, and a linear stitch portion disposed in parallel with the reference portion and including a first stitch portion including a first thread material and a second stitch portion including a second thread material and disposed away from the reference portion than the first stitch portion, wherein the first thread material includes a plurality of seams which intermittently appear on the design surface side, and the second thread material includes a plurality of seams which intermittently appear on the design surface side, and wherein, when viewed in a direction perpendicular to an extending direction of the stitch portion, at least a portion of a seam of one of the first thread material and the second thread material is disposed between adjacent seams of another of the first thread material and the second thread material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kosei EGAWA, Yasushi NOGUCHI, Sakino ABE
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Publication number: 20170096090Abstract: An overhead lift assist system enables cargo to be loaded on a utility terrain vehicle and includes a frame, a plurality of rollers, and a cable. The frame is couplable above a cab of the utility terrain vehicle and includes a plurality of rollers disposed along a longitudinal axis. The cable includes a first end positioned at a front portion of the utility terrain vehicle and a second end terminating in a loading connector. The cable has a length great enough to extend past a rear portion of the utility terrain vehicle. A winch is operable to selectively retract the cable to load cargo on the utility terrain vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: John Nathan Thompson
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Publication number: 20170096091Abstract: A vehicle having a deployable workout assembly. The vehicle includes a frame that is slidably attached to the upper surface thereof. The frame includes a pair of support legs for supporting the longitudinal members aloft. The assembly further includes one or more crossbars extending across the members, which can be utilized for pull-ups and other such exercises. The support legs include one or more sets of spotters thereon, which can be utilized to support barbells and other such objects. In combination, the vehicle provides a mobile fitness center that can be deployed, utilized for exercise, and then stowed with minimal time and effort. The vehicle can additionally include various storage containers within the interior of the cargo area for storing weights and other objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Benjamin Johnson
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Publication number: 20170096092Abstract: A transportation trailer can include a cargo tank with a shell that includes an outer wall, an inner wall, and an insulating core between the outer wall and the inner wall. The shell can be unsupported by structural rings, and the cargo tank can be a frameless cargo tank. The cargo tank can be formed by decoiling respective coils of inner-wall material, outer-wall material, and insulating-core material, joining the inner-wall material, the insulating-core material, and the outer-wall material to form a sandwich-type panel, and welding the sandwich-type panel to form the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: John Cannon, Thomas Hitchcock
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Publication number: 20170096093Abstract: Load transport and retraining devices and methods for restraining industrial machines or heavy machinery, such as, turbines, to prevent displacement during adverse environmental conditions, such as, pitching and rolling seas, are provided. The devices include support structures adapted to support loads and having wheels positioned and adapted to engage rails. The wheels include a first set of wheels adapted to ride on top of the rails and a second set of wheels adapted to engage the sides of the rails and thereby retain the support structure to the rails. The devices may also include a third set of wheels adapted to also engage the sides of the rails. The devices may include brake and drive assemblies to facilitate handling. Aspects of the disclosure are uniquely adapted to turbines, but other aspects of the disclosure may restrain any industrial machine that may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Artemio Josue Aguilar, Juan Carlos Oidor, Mario Oscar Ramirez
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Publication number: 20170096094Abstract: A mobile coin vault clamping stall includes one or more cages, each cage sized for confining a mobile coin vault and preventing it from moving. The cages are connected in series, with the gate of one cage opening into an adjacent cage, such that the stall has multiple cages but only one entrance. Each cage includes a side gate and a top gate. A side gate latch and a top gate latch on each cage is operable from the stall exterior. The top gate latch is positioned to lock the side gate in a closed position when the top gate latch is closed, preventing a mobile coin vault contained in the cage from moving. A sensor mounted on each cage detects the presence or absence of a mobile coin vault and is coupled to a computer that alerts a user when a mobile coin vault is installed or removed from the cages.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Alan Polad
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Publication number: 20170096095Abstract: A warning system is disclosed to be mounted on or incorporated in a vehicle, such as a bus, for warning vulnerable road users, such as cyclists and pedestrians, said warning system comprising one or more lights arranged to be mounted on or incorporated in one side of the vehicle, the front end of the vehicle, the back end of the vehicle, or any combination thereof for illuminating at least a part of the surface of an area along the side of the vehicle, along the front of the vehicle, along the back of the vehicle, or any combination thereof, and a control system arranged to switch the one or more lights on and off, respectively, in accordance with a set of predefined conditions, wherein said one or more lights are arranged to define one or more zones on said at least a part of the surface illuminated by said one or more lights, said one or more zones being associated with a recommended behaviour for vulnerable road users.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Uffe UHRENHOLT
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Publication number: 20170096096Abstract: A light-emitting device includes a board holding an end of a connection terminal and on which an electronic component is mounted, a light-emitting element mounted on a surface of the board, a support member on which the board is placed, and a cover mounted in the support member. The cover includes a main cover body that is of a plate shape and covers the light-emitting element, and first engaging portions that are convex and formed on the main cover body. A light guide passes therethrough light emitted from the light-emitting element and is disposed on the main cover body. The support member includes a chamber that is defined therein and accommodates the board and the main cover body, second engaging portions that are formed therein and engage with the first engaging portions, and the first engaging portions are provided near the light guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Masanori SUZUKI
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Publication number: 20170096097Abstract: A frame member of an instrument cluster assembly. The frame member includes a base portion, a first wing extending from a first side of the base portion, and a second side of the base portion that is opposite to the first side. A display overlapping portion extends from the base portion between the first side and the second side, and is configured to be mounted to a display area of a dial sheet that the frame member is coupled to. The first wing is configured to restrict bending of the dial sheet that the frame member is coupled to.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Michael KOCH, Ryo KUNITACHI, Brandon PETERSON, Ramesh MISHRA
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Publication number: 20170096098Abstract: A method for controlling illumination of operational controls in a motor vehicle, using a passenger-compartment camera for photographing a driver, in which a visual perception capability of the driver is determined with the aid of the passenger-compartment camera, and in which the illumination of an operational control is adjusted as a function of the visual perception capability of the driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Andreas Korthauer, Dieter Hoetzer, Richard Bozsik
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Publication number: 20170096099Abstract: A vehicle approach alert device includes: a memory memorizing a warning sound source data for emitting a warning sound from an external sound emitting unit and a canceling sound source data for emitting a canceling sound from an internal sound emitting unit. The canceling sound cancels the warning sound transmitted from the external sound emitting unit to inside of the vehicle. The vehicle approach alert device further includes: a control part configured to read the warning sound source data from the memory to cause the external sound emitting unit to emit the warning sound based on the warning sound source data, and to read the canceling sound source data from the memory to cause the internal sound emitting unit to emit the canceling sound based on the canceling sound source data to be synchronized with the warning sound.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Yukiko MATSUBARA, Hironari TAJIMI, Chikara YAMAMOTO, Hiroshi SAKAKIBARA, Osamu TATEYAMA
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Publication number: 20170096100Abstract: A warning device or apparatus for use during roadside stops, with means to display one or more warning messages on the front of the warning device or apparatus at a height to be easily and quickly seen by oncoming drivers. The warning device may be a warning triangle, although other shapes may be used as appropriate according to the customs or laws for particular regions or areas. One or more message plates can be mounted on the warning device, with various messages selected according to the circumstances. An electronic message board may be similarly mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: SIMON JOHN MURRAY
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Publication number: 20170096101Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a control system for a sound controller configured to transmit sounds to a vehicle passenger cabin. The system includes a downshift sensor configured to detect a downshift of a vehicle transmission, and an accelerator pedal sensor that is configured to detect whether an accelerator pedal is actuated above a predetermined threshold. A controller controls operation of the sound controller in accordance with a sound control logic that is based on vehicle engine mode, transmission gear selection, accelerator pedal position, and vehicle engine speed. The controller also controls operation of the sound controller in accordance with an audible downshift logic if the downshift sensor detects a downshift of the vehicle transmission and the accelerator pedal sensor detects that the accelerator pedal is not actuated above the predetermined threshold, the audible downshift logic controlling the sound controller to enhance engine sound transmitted to the passenger cabin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Rick BAILEY, III, Steve TURNER, Steve EICH
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Publication number: 20170096102Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses are disclosed for assessing whether a vehicle will make contact with an obstacle. The systems, methods, and apparatuses may include an obstacle sensing component configured to determine a location and a dimension of an obstacle, a vehicle sensing component configured to determine a height of a point of the vehicle relative to the ground, and a notification component configured to provide an indication of a presence of the obstacle to assist a human driver or an automated driving system in parking the vehicle without making contact with the obstacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Venkatapathi Raju Nallapa, Harpreetsingh Banvait, Scott Vincent Myers, Ashley Elizabeth Micks
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Publication number: 20170096103Abstract: A rear closure obstacle detection system is provided for a motor vehicle. The rear closure detection system includes an obstacle detector, an indicator and a controller. The controller is configured to activate the rear obstacle detection system and detect an obstacle to the opening of the rear closure while the motor vehicle is actively being parked.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Claudio Alberto Clamont Bello
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Publication number: 20170096104Abstract: A method of indicating potential hazards to a driver of a motor vehicle may include determining the presence of a potential hazard, determining a direction to the potential hazard relative to the driver of the motor vehicle, selecting one or more of a plurality of speakers provided in the motor vehicle and surrounding the driver, the one or more speakers being in substantially the same direction relative to the driver as the potential hazard, and emitting a warning sound from said one or more speakers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Steven KELLY, Liberty FEARNS, Marcus HOGGARTH, Susan COOK
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Publication number: 20170096105Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for providing an alert to a driver of a vehicle. The method may comprise a) receiving information from a vehicle-to-vehicle communication unit relating to a deceleration of a vehicle-in-front; b) detecting a decrease in distance to a closest vehicle-in-front by a vehicle sensor system in the vehicle; and c) issuing an alert to the driver of the vehicle as a response to step b.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: VOLVO CAR CORPORATIONInventors: Erik ISRAELSSON, Martin MAGNUSSON
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Publication number: 20170096106Abstract: A video display system performs a video conversion process on a video of a camera mounted on a vehicle and displays a resulting video, and includes a plurality of cameras, a detecting unit that detects an object of interest around the vehicle based on information or the like acquired through the plurality of cameras, other sensors, or a network, a transforming/synthesizing unit that transforms and synthesizes the videos photographed by the plurality of cameras using a shape of a virtual projection plane, a virtual viewpoint, and a synthesis method which are decided according to position information of the object of interest detected by the detecting unit, and a display unit that displays the video that is transformed and synthesized by the transforming/synthesizing unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: CLARION CO., LTD.Inventors: Haruhiko HIGUCHI, Kenta TAKANOHASHI, Mitsuo NAKAJIMA, Hidenori SAKANIWA, Yoshitaka UCHIDA, Hiroyuki NAKAMURA, Katsuo ONOZAKI, Takayuki SHIOYA
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Publication number: 20170096107Abstract: A rear-view verification apparatus includes a display apparatus and a camera apparatus. The display apparatus includes a display device, a first controller, a first transmitter, and a first receiver. The first controller causes the display device to display an image in accordance with an image signal fed from the camera apparatus. The camera apparatus includes a second receiver, a second transmitter, a second controller, and an imaging element. The first controller transmits a synchronization signal to the second controller via the first transmitter and the second receiver. The second controller transmits the image signal to the first controller via the second transmitter and the first receiver. The first controller transmits the image signal to the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: TAKASHI OKOHIRA, JUN NAKAI
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Publication number: 20170096108Abstract: A sliding storage compartment assembly for a motor vehicle includes a storage bin slidably received in a storage bin holder by a dual track assembly defined by opposed sets of rails and opposed sets of cooperating tracks. Each of the opposed sets of rails and opposed sets of cooperating tracks are vertically and laterally offset one from another. Each of the opposed sets of rails and each of the opposed sets of cooperating tracks may be vertically offset one from another in a vehicle z-axis direction and laterally offset from one another in a vehicle x-axis direction. The opposed sets of cooperating tracks may be disposed on opposed side walls of the storage bin holder and the opposed sets of rails may be disposed on opposed side walls of the storage bin, or vice-versa. Console assemblies including the sliding storage compartment assembly are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Jose Alfredo Peregrina Loera, Francisco Ronquillo, Omar Antonio Ramirez, David Castro Duran
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Publication number: 20170096109Abstract: A vehicle center console assembly includes a console having a side wall dimensioned to receive a bin therein and a bin including a side wall having a top edge including a pair of opposed strikers. A hinged bin lid includes a dual pawl latching mechanism disposed on a bottom surface thereof whereby the dual pawl latching mechanism does not extend beyond an exterior dimension defined by the bin lid. The bin lid may include a pair of opposed bin lid side walls. The latching mechanism is disposed on the bin lid bottom surface whereby a gap is defined between an outer portion of the latching mechanism and an inner portion of the opposed bin lid side walls. The console side wall includes a top edge configured to define a mating surface for the bin lid side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Gregory Paul Thomas
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Publication number: 20170096110Abstract: A bicycle retaining device (1) for retaining a bicycle in a bicycle carrier arrangement on a transporting vehicle. The second claw part (7) is arranged to be movable with respect to the supporting arm (2) and the first claw part (5) such that a distance (d) between the first and the second bicycle abutment surfaces (6,8) is adjustable between a maximum distance (dmax) and a minimum distance (dmin). A catch (15) is arranged at the outer end (11) of the first claw part (5) and has a catching position with the catch (15) extending from the outer end (11) of the first claw part (5) in a direction toward the outer end (13) of the second claw part (7). When in the catching position, the catch (15) is arranged to partially bridge the maximum distance (dmax) between the first and the second abutment surfaces (6,8).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Andreas ARVIDSSON, Morgan LINDELL, Olof LINDHOLM, Anders NILVIUS
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Publication number: 20170096111Abstract: A reversible pad is provided for use on a vehicle centre console. The pad includes a first side provided with a utility surface, a second side provided with a luxury surface, and wherein the pad is configured to engage with a centre console with either the first side or the second side uppermost.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Jonathan Terence Joseph O'Neill
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Publication number: 20170096112Abstract: A supporter for a vehicle includes a pair of brackets separated from each other so as to face each other, one end of each of the brackets being fixed to a holding part held inside of the vehicle, and cubes installed between the brackets so as to be rotatable, the cubes having a polyhedral shape, and one or more holding holes formed on at least two surfaces of the cubes. The supporter selectively supports or holds various goods, such as cup holders, various articles and electronic devices, according to the sizes of the goods, thereby efficiently using space and increasing user convenience.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Han-Jong Lee
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Publication number: 20170096113Abstract: A black plated resin part includes a resin base material, an underlying plating layer including a copper plating layer and a nickel plating layer formed in this order on the resin base material, a black chromium plating layer formed on the nickel plating layer, formed of trivalent chromium, and having a film thickness of not less than 015 ?m, and a corrosion resistant film formed on the black chromium plating layer, formed of chromic phosphate or molybdenum phosphate, and having a film thickness of not less than 7 nm. A brightness of the black chromium plating layer seen through the corrosion resistant film is expressed by an L* value of not more than 54 based on the L*a*b* color system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Yuji HOTTA, Koji NAKATANI
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Publication number: 20170096114Abstract: A door outbelt unit for a vehicle door includes an end piece clip forming a “U”-shaped clip pocket, an end piece forming a pocket boss inserted into a clip pocket, and a door outbelt forming an internal space inserted and enclosed with an end piece to expose the pocket boss to the outside, in which the door outbelt is assembled only by a process of pressing the end piece in an H direction (vertical direction) after an end piece clip is assembled in an L direction (horizontal direction), so as to prevent lifting of the door outbelt or damage of parts during assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Hyung-Sik Choi
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Publication number: 20170096115Abstract: A temperature controlled axle cooling system and method is disclosed. Axle hydraulic circuits cool oil circulating through vehicle axles, and sensors monitor axle temperatures. Pumps are activated to circulate the oil through the axle circuits based on the axle temperatures. Each axle circuit can be a separate closed-loop hydraulic system, not sharing fluid with any other vehicle or axle hydraulic systems. All axle cooling system pumps can be activated when any axle temperature exceeds a high threshold. All pumps can be deactivated when all axle temperatures are below a low threshold. Each pump can be activated and deactivated based only on that axle's temperature. The axle cooling system pumps can be driven by motors powered by the main vehicle hydraulic system flow. A valve can be controlled based on axle temperature to allow main vehicle hydraulic system flow. Multiple pumps can be driven by a single motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Ethan H. DELP, Justin J. Turnis
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Publication number: 20170096116Abstract: A vehicle front structure is provided. The vehicle front structure includes a front bumper beam having a plurality of brackets that extend in the downward direction of a vehicle and coupling components that protrude forward from ends of the respective brackets. A stiffener is horizontally disposed on the coupling components and vertical pins vertically pass through the stiffener from the coupling components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Jin Young Yoon, Dong Eun Cha, Tae Hyung Kim, Hyun Gyung Kim, Choul Won So, Jun Youp Kim
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Publication number: 20170096117Abstract: A method for determining an impact location of an object on a vehicle including reading in a first sensor signal value of a first sensor of the vehicle at a predefined first point in time, a second sensor signal value of the first sensor at a predefined second point in time following the first point in time, and a sample value of a second sensor of the vehicle at a third point in time following the second point in time. Additionally, an interpolation point is calculated from the first sensor signal value and the second sensor signal value by using the sample value, at least one component of the interpolation point corresponding to the sample value. A time lag between an interpolation instant assigned to the interpolation point, and the third point in time takes place. Finally, the time lag is used for determining the impact location of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Prakasha Taranagara Joga, Marlon Ramon Ewert, Gunther Lang
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Publication number: 20170096118Abstract: An inflatable airbag system can be configured to be mounted to a frontal region of a vehicle. The inflatable airbag system includes an airbag and a positioning member, and is configured to deploy in various configurations in response to frontal and oblique collision events and based on an impact angle and a rotational angle of the steering wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Dion Kruse, Mika Himilainen, Terry Sella
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Publication number: 20170096119Abstract: A hood bumper for a vehicle includes a foundation, a pair of legs extending from the foundation in a first direction, a support extending from the foundation in a second direction, and a head adhered to the support. At least a portion of the support is a first material and the head is a second material such that the first material is harder than the second material. The support includes first and second portions extending between the foundation and the head which are mirror images. The head is designed to deform and the support is designed to collapse under force. In alternate embodiments, the foundation and/or support are designed to fracture under force. The hood bumper is coextruded so the base and head have fixed heights and cross sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Michael J. Gardynik, Thomas J. Joseph, Ed Wilson
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Publication number: 20170096120Abstract: The invention discussed includes a durable antimicrobial strap made using a soft-cotton material, which have been enhanced through the integration of antimicrobial material adapted to prevent microbes. The antimicrobial seat-belt covering may be used in applications including seat belts in child safety seats where the seat-belt covering controls the level of cross-contamination by preventing unwanted microbes that contact the seat-belt and thereby, prevents the spread of disease and infections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Ayenew Marew
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Publication number: 20170096121Abstract: Systems and methods for installing retrofit seat belt systems with structural support for the lap and shoulder belts, while at the same time providing a low cost solution. In particular, some, or all of the loads, as required, are shared by an added support structure connected rigidly to a structural base, e.g., of a bus or other vehicle, via a base plate. As such the present teachings achieve compartmentalization around passengers in the event of a crash. Furthermore, unlike prior retrofit seat belt designs, the systems and methods of the present teachings uniquely facilitate a seamless transition for the different seat configurations and do not require complete replacement of the seats.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Sundar Krishnamurty, Douglas Eddy, Anne Schewe, Conrad Zanzinger
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Publication number: 20170096122Abstract: The invention relates to an access unit for communicating with a further access unit to control access to a vehicle. The access unit comprises at least a first transmitter for transmitting a polling signal; and at least a first receiver for receiving an authentication signal from the further access unit in response to the polling signal. At least the first transmitter is a first ultra-wideband transmitter and at least the first receiver is a first ultra-wideband receiver. The invention also relates to a vehicle access system which is a combination of the access and further access units. The invention also relates to methods of operating a vehicle access system and a vehicle access unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Mohammed Khan, Howard Siswick
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Publication number: 20170096123Abstract: A method for controlling access of a user to a physical device which is provided with an access control unit that can block and release access to functions of the physical device includes the provision of a central control platform and a mobile access device. An identification check of the user is carried out, the user being identified by the mobile access device. Following a successful identification check, a wireless communication link is established between the mobile access device and the access control unit of the physical device. Identification information and unique access data are transmitted from the mobile access device to the access control unit. The access control unit ascertains the access rights of the user to the physical device using the received information and additional information from the central control platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: Huf Huelsbeck & Fuerst GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Sven Gennermann, Daniel Bambeck, Uwe Kaeufer
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Publication number: 20170096124Abstract: In an on-board communication system, an on-board device transmits processing start signals and detection signals from a plurality of antennas provided in a vehicle, and a portable device receives the processing start signals and the detection signals and transmits a response signal that includes information corresponding to the received detection signals. Position detection of the portable device is performed based on the response signal. The processing start signals start reception processing of the detection signals by the portable device. The detection signals are successively transmitted from the plurality of antennas, at a different timing for each of the plurality of antennas. Various vehicle processing, such as engine start processing, may be performed based on the detected position of the portable device, such as whether the portable device is inside or outside the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicants: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventor: Akiyo WATANABE
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Publication number: 20170096125Abstract: A wiper assembly includes a housing and a blade coupled to the housing. A windshield wiper apparatus includes a glass panel and the wiper assembly selectively movable relative to the glass panel. A method of reusing the wiper assembly includes the housing and the blade. The blade includes a first edge portion disposed along a first side of the blade and a second edge portion disposed along a second side of the blade. The first edge portion and the second edge portion are reversible relative to the housing such that one of the first and second edge portions is disposed in a use position and the other one of the first and second edge portions is disposed in a storage position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Charles H. Heard
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Publication number: 20170096126Abstract: A windscreen wiper device includes an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes opposing longitudinal grooves on its longitudinal sides, in which grooves spaced-apart longitudinal strips of the carrier element are disposed. Neighbouring ends of the longitudinal strips are interconnected respective connecting pieces. The connecting piece comprises engaging members engaging around the longitudinal strips, wherein the strips and the connecting piece are slidably connected by means of a snap connection. At least one pin extending in a direction perpendicular o the windscreen to be wiped engages the wiper blade at a location of a hole in one of the longitudinal strips to block longitudinal movement of the wiper blade relative to the strip in a longitudinal direction thereof away from the connecting piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Xavier Boland
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Publication number: 20170096127Abstract: A method of providing an additive offset of a longitudinal acceleration signal of a traveling motor vehicle. The signal being measured by an inertial sensor is ascertained. At least the longitudinal acceleration signal, a braking signal, and a drive signal are detected. A force balance of the longitudinal dynamic of the motor vehicle is analyzed. The signals are detected both during at least one acceleration process as well as during at least one braking process. The signals during the acceleration processes are detected and/or analyzed separately from the signals during the braking processes, and the additive offset is ascertained by comparing the signals detected during the acceleration processes or the values calculated therefrom with the signals detected during the braking processes or the values calculated therefrom. The invention further relates to an electronic controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHGInventors: Chen Zhang, Julien Levrier
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Publication number: 20170096128Abstract: An electro-pneumatic braking system including a pneumatic pressure supply pipe, a generator for generating a vehicle load signal, a weighting system designed to supply a weighted pressure which defines a maximum braking pressure, limited as a function of the load signal, and braking control units connected to the weighting system and having a relay valve connected between the pipe and at least one brake cylinder, to cause the application to this cylinder of a controllable braking pressure, equal to or less than the weighted pressure. The weighting system includes an electro-pneumatic drive assembly, interposed between the pipe and the drive inlet of the relay valve and is connected to the pipe through a pressure limiter, and an electronic weighting control unit which controls this drive assembly as a function of the load signal, so as to modulate in predetermined ways the pressure at the drive inlet of the relay valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: FAIVELEY TRANSPORT ITALIA S.p. A.Inventors: Roberto CORRENDO, Roberto TIONE
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Publication number: 20170096129Abstract: Disclosed herein are control apparatus for electronic parking brake system and control method thereof. The control apparatus for electronic parking brake system and control method includes an inputter configured to receive an abnormal operation signal from an electronic stability control (ESC) system when a vehicle stopping control function is abnormally performed in the ESC system; a determiner configured to determine whether an operation availability signal of an electronic parking brake (EPB) system is input from the EPB system, when the abnormal operation signal is input; and a controller configured to transmit a control command to the EPB system to activate the EPB system and have the EPB system perform a braking operation, when the operation availability signal of the EPB is input.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Ho-Jin CHOI
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Publication number: 20170096130Abstract: The disclosure relates to an assembly for a hydraulic motor-vehicle brake system that includes a first port for connecting to a pressure chamber of a master brake cylinder and a second port for connecting to a pressure-medium reservoir. The assembly includes an output pressure port for connecting to a pressure modulation device and a pump assembly having at least a first suction side connected to the second port. In addition, the assembly includes a first hydraulic connection that connects the first port and the output pressure port. A first valve is arranged about the first hydraulic connection and is configured to be is open when current is not applied. The assembly includes a second hydraulic connection between the first port and the second port. A second valve is arranged about the second hydraulic connection, which is closed when current is not applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHGInventors: Stefan Drumm, Marco Besier
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Publication number: 20170096131Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hydraulic brake system. The hydraulic brake system comprises a damping device configured to attenuate pressure pulsation of brake oil discharged according to a driving of a pump, wherein the damping device includes a sleeve fixed to a bore that is connected to a discharge end of the pump and having an opened one side, a damping piston slidably installed inside the sleeve, and an elastic member provided inside the sleeve and configured to elastically support the damping piston, and wherein a slot having a width which is varied is formed at an inner circumferential surface of the sleeve in a direction in which the brake oil flows so that a variable orifice is formed between the damping piston and the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Min-Geun SONG
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Publication number: 20170096132Abstract: A slip-controllable vehicle brake system includes a brake circuit to which a master brake cylinder is connected to a wheel brake. The connection between the brake circuit and the master brake cylinder is controlled by a changeover valve. To supply the wheel brake with pressure medium, the brake circuit has a pressure generator that is externally driven and interacts with a pressure build-up valve of the wheel brake. The brake system includes a pressure pulsation damping device with a pulsation damper and a resistor which forms a flow cross-section. The pressure build-up valve and/or the changeover valve is continuously adjustable and steplessly switched from an open position into a blocked position. The flow cross-section of the resistor is actualized by an electronic triggering of the pressure build-up valve or the changeover valve such that it is variably adjusted to changing environmental or operating conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Heiko Druckenmueller, Wolfgang Schuller, Goekhan Oezkan
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Publication number: 20170096133Abstract: A relay valve is provided for a vehicle. The valve includes a parking brake piston that is displaceable in a housing and an axially displaceable cuff, a first compressed-air chamber for receiving compressed air from a control line is formed between the parking brake piston and the housing. The valve is also provided with a first spring element, which axially applies a pre-loading force to the cuff, and with a second spring element, which axially applies another pre-loading force to the parking brake piston. An axially displaceable service brake piston is arranged axially between the parking brake piston and the cuff, the service brake piston rests at least radially against the parking brake piston and radially against the housing in a sealing manner, in order to form a second compressed-air chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Karsten SCHNITTGER, Oliver KAUPERT, Stefan WYEN, Mustafa USLU
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Publication number: 20170096134Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling a hybrid electric vehicle are provided. The apparatus includes a navigation device that provides information regarding a gradient, a speed limit, and a traffic speed of a road. An accelerator pedal position detector detects a position of an accelerator pedal and a brake pedal position detector detects a position of a brake pedal. A vehicle speed detector detects a vehicle speed, a state of charge (SOC) detector detects an SOC of a battery, and a gear stage detector detects a gear stage that is currently engaged. A controller operates the hybrid vehicle based on signals of the navigation device, the accelerator pedal position detector, the brake pedal position detector, the vehicle speed detector, the SOC detector, and the gear stage detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Dong Pil Yoon, Jeamun Lee, Kwang Hun Choi, Tae Soo Kim, Kyu Hwan Jo, Jungwook Kim
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Publication number: 20170096135Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, an MG (motor generator) an MG2, a planetary gear device mechanically coupled to the engine and MG1 and MG2, a battery, an inverter configured to perform a power conversion between the battery and MG1 and between the battery and MG2, and a controller. MG1 generates a counter-electromotive torque when rotated by the engine. During an inverter-less running control where the inverter is put into a gate shut-off state and the engine is driven to cause MG1 to generate the counter-electromotive torque, the controller decreases a engine target rotation speed Netag when an integrated value of battery charging current (deterioration evaluation value D) is greater than a predetermined value (threshold value D1) smaller than the engine target rotation speed Netag when the deterioration evaluation value D is equal to or smaller than the threshold value D1.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takeshi KISHIMOTO, Masaya AMANO, Takashi ANDO, Yu SHIMIZU, Yuki HAYAKAWA
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Publication number: 20170096136Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine, a filter, an electrical storage device, a rotating electric machine, and a controller. The filter is configured to trap particulate matter in exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine. The rotating electric machine is configured to generate electric power using power from the internal combustion engine so as to charge the electrical storage device, and drive the internal combustion engine using electric power from the electrical storage device. The controller is configured to control the internal combustion engine and the rotating electric machine, so as to warm up the electrical storage device when regeneration control needs to be performed and when the temperature of the electrical storage device is lower than a reference value. The regeneration control is control for raising the temperature of the filter to a predetermined temperature so as to burn the particulate matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hidekazu NAWATA, Toshio INOUE, Keita FUKUI, Tomoaki HONDA, Yuta NIWA, Taichi OSAWA
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Publication number: 20170096137Abstract: A transmission includes a drive source, a first input shaft, a second input shaft, a first gear group, a first synchronous engagement mechanism, a second gear group, a second synchronous engagement mechanism, an output shaft, and circuitry. The circuitry is configured to control the first synchronous engagement mechanism to synchronously engage one of the at least one first driving gear with the first input shaft before selecting one of the at least one second driving gear and connecting the second input shaft to the drive source through a second connection and disconnection device so as to move a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Naoki TOYAMA