Patents Issued in January 9, 2018
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Patent number: 9862221Abstract: A binding apparatus including a plurality of generally coaxially arranged binding coils. Each binding coil includes a pair of generally parallel wires terminating in a tip. Each binding coil is coupled to an adjacent binding coil by a connection portion extending generally parallel to an axis of the binding apparatus. At least one binding coil is directly circumferentially attached to itself, or to a connection portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATIONInventors: Edward P. Busam, Bobby G. James, Jr., Kenneth P. Richied, Jason M. Kramer
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Patent number: 9862222Abstract: Techniques are described for generating a seal that is applicable to an object, and scanning the seal to access encoded data to be used for verifying one or more characteristics of the object. The seal may be applied to a tangible document, such as a document printed on paper. The seal may encode data that is particularly associated with the document. For example, the seal may encode a hash of at least a portion of the information (e.g., text) included in the document. In some instances, the seal may encode a digital version and/or metadata of at least a portion of the information in the document. A scan of the seal may retrieve information useable to verify the authorship, provenance, originality, and/or unaltered contents of the documents. In some instances, the seal may encode information that enables the presentation of hidden information and/or metadata associated with the document.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: UIPCO, LLCInventors: Alexander B. Nagelberg, Michael Justin Cairns
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Patent number: 9862223Abstract: A binder clip includes a generally triangular clamp, a catch arm, and a hook arm. The catch arm includes a linear segment having a catch width, and the hook arm includes a hook configured for secure but releasable connection around the linear segment of a matching binder clip. The hook has a hook width less than the catch width of the linear segment.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventor: Jeff Klein
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Patent number: 9862224Abstract: A writing instrument includes an elongated body housing a spool valve and a writing tip secured to a distal end of the elongated body. Two or more fluid reservoirs in selective fluid communication with the writing tip. Axial movement of the spool valve relative to the elongated body of the writing instrument alternately establishes fluid flow paths between the fluid reservoirs and the writing tip.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventor: Joseph D Maresh
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Patent number: 9862225Abstract: A liquid applying tool which can create pressurizing action with a simple structure and without any labor at the time of using the liquid applying tool, and allows liquid to be smoothly fed to a tip end of a liquid applicator member with the assistance of the pressurizing action.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: KOTOBUKI & CO., LTD.Inventors: Hidehei Kageyama, Yoshio Noguchi, Sachio Arai
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Patent number: 9862226Abstract: The invention relates to a component for writing, drawing, painting and/or cosmetic implements for receiving at least one application medium, the component comprising at least one sleeve, which is made of a polymer-bonded wood substitute substance and which has an inner sleeve wall and an outer sleeve wall, the component further having at least one migration blocking layer, the at least one migration blocking layer directly or indirectly covering the inner sleeve wall of the at least one sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: STAEDTLER MARS GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Andreas Thies, Konstantin Czeschka, Alexander Vyhnal
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Patent number: 9862227Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for detecting the wheel center depth of an aluminum wheel cast blank, the device includes a roller way tray, a position sensor, a frame, a CCD camera, a programmable controller and a laser distance measurement sensor, an upper servo-cylinder, a motor support, a servo-motor and a lower servo-cylinder. The invention has the following advantages: the method for automatically detecting and identifying the wheel center depth of an aluminum wheel cast blank is utilized for the identification and classification of wheel cast blanks, so as to reduce the influence of large casting dimension tolerance on the machining dimension tolerance, increase the acceptability rate of products from the automatic machining unit, ensure that the production line automatically runs with high quality and quantity and also reduce the labor intensity of operators.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: CITIC Dicastal CO., LTDInventor: Zhi Chen
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Patent number: 9862228Abstract: A caster structure has a screw hole formed at the middle of a carrying plate and provided for passing, screwing, and pressing a screw, and then screwing and pressing tightly with a nut, so that the installed screw has a smaller thickness to lower the center of gravity of an installed wheel in addition to giving a dual nut fixing effect. The caster has bearings which are mainly thrust bearings for bearing a relatively larger axial gravity to prevent the bearing from being damaged by gravity and the balls from falling out. The bearings are limited and positioned securely to prevent installation gaps and dusts, to maintain a flexible rotation of the caster.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventor: Frank Chen
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Patent number: 9862229Abstract: The invention relates to a roller (1), preferably comprising two wheels (2) and a locking device, an activating part (10) acting on the locking device for releasing or locking, and the activating part (10) being movable by a drive, a movement of a transmission part (7) that is generated by the drive being transmitted via spring force to the activating part (10) for moving same, and a spring (8) being supported on the transmission part. In order to provide a roller that allows an advantageous constructional design, it is proposed that a support region is formed for the spring (8) and/or the spring (9) and/or the compression spring (44) on the activating part (10), through which region the transmission part (7) can pass.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: TENTE GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Guenther Hofrichter, Karl-Heinz Plautz, Georg Hein
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Patent number: 9862230Abstract: A chair lock system for inhibiting a chair from rolling when the chair is occupied includes a chair. A plurality of wheels is rotatably coupled to the chair and each of the wheels may roll along a support surface. Each of the wheels is positioned on the base. A locking unit is coupled to the chair and the locking unit inhibits the wheels from rolling along the support surface when the chair is sat upon.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventor: Barbara Dunston
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Patent number: 9862231Abstract: A bogie axle system having an axle housing, a planetary gear set, a chain housing, and a slew bearing assembly. The axle housing may at least partially receive planetary gear set. The chain housing may receive a drive sprocket unit. The slew bearing assembly may pivotally couple the chain housing to the axle housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLCInventors: Tomaz Dopico Varela, I-Chao Chung
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Patent number: 9862232Abstract: A pneumatic tyre for heavy load vehicle wheels, includes: a carcass structure, a belt structure applied in a radially outer position with respect to the carcass structure, and a tread band. The belt structure includes at least one reinforcing layer incorporating a plurality of reinforcing cords arranged substantially along the circumferential direction. The belt structure further comprises a first main belt layer and a second main belt layer wherein the first main belt layer includes a first plurality of metal cords inclined at a first angle and the second main belt layer includes a second plurality of metal cords inclined at a second angle. The metal cords of the first and second plurality of metal cords have a diameter not greater than 1.30 mm, and include a plurality of filaments having a diameter not greater than 0.30 mm.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2012Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A.Inventors: Alessandro Ascanelli, Alexandre Bregantim, Giuseppe Cereda, Guido Luigi Daghini, Riccardo Pirovano
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Patent number: 9862233Abstract: A tire having a carcass reinforcement surmounted radially by a crown reinforcement having at least two working plies, the width Lt of which is equal to the width of the axially narrowest working ply, and surmounted radially by a tread (or “cap”) and interposed radially between the cap and the crown reinforcement by a sublayer (or “base”), this base extending axially and radially under all of the cap and radially on the outside of the crown reinforcement over a total width at least equal to the width Lt of the crown reinforcement, an equatorial plane dividing the cap axially into an outer half cap (TE) and an inner half cap (TI) of the same axial width, the outer half cap (TE) positioned axially towards the outside of a vehicle and the inner half cap (TI) positioned axially towards the inside of the vehicle, the base comprising an additional volume radially under the inner half cap (TI), such that the volume occupied by the base radially under the inner half cap (TI) is greater than the volume occupied by theType: GrantFiled: November 24, 2011Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignees: COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN, MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A.Inventors: Hervé Bechon, Benoit Foucher
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Patent number: 9862234Abstract: A steel cord is obtained by bundling five steel core wires, which are arrayed in parallel with one another in a plane, into a unitary body by means of an adhesive having a thickness Ad of less than 15 ?m. Each of the core wires-constituting the steel cord has a diameter d of less than 0.45 mm, and spacing Gd between the core wires is less than 20 ?m. The core wires used have a free coil diameter D that is greater than wire diameter d thereof by 750 times or more.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignees: TOKYO ROPE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATIONInventors: Akira Tamada, Yuuki Murakami, Shouichi Ohashi, Satoshi Sugimaru
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Patent number: 9862235Abstract: A pneumatic tire comprises a carcass layer, a belt layer disposed on an outer side of the carcass layer in a tire radial direction, and a tread rubber disposed on the outer side of the belt layer in the tire radial direction. The belt layer is formed by laminating a pair of cross belts having a belt angle, as an absolute value, of not less than 10° and not more than 45° and having a belt angles of mutually opposite signs, and a circumferential reinforcing layer having a belt angle within a range of ±5° with respect to a tire circumferential direction. A tread width TW and a total tire width SW have a relationship such that 0.79?TW/SW?0.89.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: The Yokohama Rubber Co., LTD.Inventor: Kohshi Iga
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Patent number: 9862236Abstract: Provided is a pneumatic tire which can fundamentally prevent the phenomenon in which cracks are generated in the bottoms of grooves and the areas where the side walls of blocks meet the bottoms of grooves, can suppress irregular abrasion of the tread, can enhance the overall rigidity of the tread, and can also enhance the drainage performance. The pneumatic tire of the invention includes a tread, side walls and bead sections, with a large number of blocks compartmentalized by grooves being formed on the surface of the tread, and also includes reinforcing ribs that are positioned inside a groove and have their lower parts joined with the bottom of the groove, with one lateral surface of a reinforcing rib and one side wall of the groove being in contact.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: HANKOOK TIRE CO., LTD.Inventors: Eun Chang Chun, Seong Jun Park
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Patent number: 9862237Abstract: A regroovable tread profile of a pneumatic vehicle tire includes a regrooving indicator formed with an additional indent in the base of the depression in the form of a blind hole lying transversely in relation to the main direction of extent (U) of the groove and having a length of extent (A2) and an indent depth (B), where (B) is formed such that B<A2 and B<A1 and B<L and with a depth of extent (T2) where T2>T1, which is measured starting from the groove base inward in the radial direction (R) to the base bounding the indent radially inwardly. The depth of extent (T1) forms the measure for the minimum regrooving depth and the depth of extent (T2) forms the measure for the maximum regrooving depth.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbHInventors: Jens Hoffmann, Alexander Wuest, Amelia Olga Goncalves Ankiewicz, Tim Tkocz, Anastassia Pokutta-Paskaleva
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Patent number: 9862238Abstract: A tire of a vehicle is disclosed having at least one sensor, a control module and one or more indicators. The at least one sensor is located at a re-threading level of the tire to sense contact with ground surface. Upon contact with the ground surface, the at least one sensor generates data. The control module receives the data from the at least one sensor. Upon receiving the data, the control module determines a predefined condition. The control module transmits the data to a dashboard upon determining the predefined condition. The transmitted data is displayed on the dashboard which is communicatively connected to the control module for indicating wearing of the tire. In an embodiment, the dashboard provides signal relating to the displayed data. The one or more indicators is communicatively connected to the dashboard to receive signal relating to the data for indicating wearing of the tire.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventor: Mumshad Faraz Ahmed
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Patent number: 9862239Abstract: An antenna driving device includes an antenna driving circuit arranged to generate driving current of a transmission antenna, a power supply circuit arranged to generate an output voltage from an input voltage so as to supply the output voltage to the antenna driving circuit, and a logic circuit arranged to control the antenna driving circuit and the power supply circuit. The power supply circuit has a function of temporarily disabling current feedback control so as to perform voltage feedback control using a reference value just before halting the drive of the transmission antenna when the power supply circuit restarts to drive the transmission antenna, or has a function of performing variable control of a reference value for current feedback control in accordance with a rising edge of the driving current when the power supply circuit restarts to drive the transmission antenna.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Rohm Co., Ltd.Inventors: Naoki Takahashi, Masaki Omi, Muga Imamura, Yohei Okuno
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Patent number: 9862240Abstract: A power efficient direct Tire Pressure Monitoring System, TPMS, for providing a non-continuous tire pressure monitoring of a tire of a vehicle, such as a automobile vehicle, the TPMS comprising: a processing unit having at least a first operating mode and a second operating mode; a timing unit; an acceleration measuring unit; a comparing unit; a pressure measuring unit; a transmitting unit; and, a power supplying unit for supplying power to the processing unit in the first and second operating modes wherein the latter mode is less power consuming than the former mode, wherein the processing unit is adapted to: enter the second operating mode after an acceleration threshold and an operating clock frequency have been set; and, enter the first operating mode responsive to a first trigger signal. A tire, a vehicle and a method are also claimed.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: NXP USA, Inc.Inventor: Andres Barrilado
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Patent number: 9862241Abstract: The invention provides a drive assembly for tire service machines comprising a drive motor having a rotatable output drive shaft, and a wheel support. The inventive drive assembly further comprises a gear unit having at least one gearbox, wherein the at least gear box has at least a gear box input shaft and a gear box output shaft. The wheel support is in 5 direct torque transmitting connection with the gear box output shaft, and the output drive shaft of the drive motor is in a direct torque transmitting connection with the gear box input shaft of the gear box. Furthermore, the drive assembly is adapted to provide structural support.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: SNAP-ON EQUIPMENT SRL A UNICO SOCIOInventors: Paolo Sotgiu, Lillo Gucciardino
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Patent number: 9862242Abstract: A fifth wheel trailer coupling system comprises a plurality of proximity sensors which, through a controlled area network bus system, transmits data to an engine/electronic control module which, depending upon the sensor readings, is adapted to transmit an alert to an operator or transmit signals to control units to alter operating parameters of a tractor. The plurality of sensors comprises a fifth wheel position sense adapted to detect fifth wheel positioning beneath a trailer chassis; a kingpin sensor adapted to determine kingpin positioning within a fifth wheel yoke; a jaw sensor adapted to determine jaw positioning; a fifth wheel height sensor adapted to determine fifth wheel height; and a weight sensor adapted to measure the weight of the trailer near the weight sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventor: Jason P. Lurie
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Patent number: 9862243Abstract: A removable trailer tow hitch is provided. The removable trailer tow hitch includes a tongue having a first clamping portion located at one end and is configured to receive a towing connection at the other end. The first clamping portion is configured to engage a vehicle bumper. A lever arm having a second clamping portion is pivotally attached to the tongue. The second clamping portion is configured to removably secure the trailer tow hitch to a vehicle when the lever arm is moved from an open position to a closed position. The second clamping portion is configured to engage a vehicle frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: K-12, LLCInventor: John Hauler
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Patent number: 9862244Abstract: An integrated independent air conditioning system may include a refrigerant line, including a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator core, a Peltier heat exchanger to perform air conditioning through a Peltier element, a ventilated seat for a vehicle in which a blower and a heat exchanger are arranged, a cooling circulation line arranged such that coolant passes through a first pump, the evaporator core, an on-off valve, the Peltier heat exchanger, and a first 3-way valve, a seat circulation line that passes through the heat exchanger and joins an upper side of the first pump, a heating circulation line arranged such that coolant passes through a second pump, the condenser of the refrigerant line, a second 3-way valve, the Peltier heat exchanger, and the first 3-way valve, a radiator circulation line that passes through a radiator, and joins an upper side of the second pump, and a controller.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: Jae Woong Kim, Jae Woo Park, Man Ju Oh
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Patent number: 9862245Abstract: A system and method for controlling an air conditioner to provide cooling or heating customized to each occupant of a vehicle by measuring body temperatures of each occupant. The system includes a body temperature measuring unit configured to measure a body temperature of each occupant, a personalized service determining unit configured to determine a personalized service including whether to drive a cooling device or a heating device for each occupant based on the body temperature of each occupant, and an air conditioner controlling unit configured to control the air conditioner discriminatively for each occupant based on a personalized service.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jeong Ku Kim
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Patent number: 9862246Abstract: An air conditioning control device of a vehicle in which an air conditioner for adjusting a temperature in a cabin is mounted is provided. The air conditioning control device includes a setting portion, a detector, and an electronic control unit. The setting portion is configured to set an execution schedule of pre-air conditioning that the air conditioner is actuated before a user gets in a vehicle. The detector is configured to detect boarding on the vehicle. The electronic control unit is configured to actuate the air conditioner in accordance with the set execution schedule of the pre-air conditioning, and is also configured to notify the user about execution of the pre-air conditioning when the boarding of the user on the vehicle is detected after the air conditioner is actuated in accordance with the set execution schedule of the pre-air conditioning.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takuro Kikuchi, Yoshihiro Nomura
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Patent number: 9862247Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system has a steerable outlet for directing a stream of treated air into a passenger compartment of a vehicle. A thermographic imager is configured to capture thermographic images covering a fixed region within the passenger compartment in which an occupant is potentially located. The HVAC control circuit is configured to a) compress a thermographic image to a temperature map representing pixels of the thermographic image falling within a predetermined temperature range corresponding to the occupant, b) filter the temperature map according to a sliding window to coalesce continuous regions of pixels on average falling within the predetermined temperature range, c) quantify an area for each continuous region, d) locate a centroid of a continuous region having a largest area, and e) aim the steerable outlet toward the centroid.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: William Paul Perkins
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Patent number: 9862248Abstract: A vehicle HVAC noise control system includes an air handler, a blower motor, an audio event device and a controller. The air handler is connected to a passenger compartment. The blower motor is operably connected to the air handler to provide a plurality of airflow rates for air flowing into a passenger compartment. The audio event device produces an audio event to the passenger compartment. The controller is operatively connected to the blower motor and the audio event device. The controller controls operation of the blower motor initially at an operating airflow rate and subsequently switches to a noise reducing airflow rate in response to a signal from the audio event device indicating that the audio event device will subsequently produce the audio event.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Ronald S. Eisenhour, Adrian Tan
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Patent number: 9862249Abstract: A vehicle vent positioning apparatus includes a motion sensor, a blower of an HVAC system, a vent assembly, a positioning device and a controller. The motion sensor detects changes in direction of movement of a vehicle. The blower moves air into a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The vent assembly is installed within the vehicle to direct airflow from the blower into a passenger compartment. The vent assembly includes at least one vane positionable to aim airflow into the passenger compartment in differing airflow directions. The positioning device is connected to the vane. The controller is configured to operate the positioning device to re-position the vane from aiming the airflow in a first airflow direction to aiming the airflow in a second airflow direction in response to the controller determining via signals from the motion sensor that the vehicle is changing direction of movement.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventors: Bhargav Sura, David Lyon
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Patent number: 9862250Abstract: A method and device for influencing a climate in the interior of a motor vehicle, the influence occurring at least as a function of one operating state and/or operating behavior of the motor vehicle ascertained before the influence.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Roland Galbas, Volker Hofsaess
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Patent number: 9862251Abstract: An air-conditioning system for a vehicle includes a switching heat exchanger. The switching heat exchanger includes a heat exchanger core, a receiver tank, and a switch valve. The switch valve may be arranged between the heat exchanger core and the receiver tank to control the flow of refrigerant. A controller can be configured to control the switch valve in an access position during a cooling mode and a bypass position during a heating mode. In the access position, the heat exchanger core is in communication with the receiver tank such that the refrigerant flows from a primary region of the heat exchanger core to the receiver tank. In the bypass position, the heat exchanger core is in communication with its outlet such that the refrigerant from the primary region flows out from the switching heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.Inventors: Bradley Brodie, Erik Huyghe, Masafumi Kurata
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Patent number: 9862252Abstract: An engine driven heat pump includes a compressor clutch to switch between an ON state where drive from an engine is transmitted to a compressor and an OFF state where transmission of the drive from the engine to the compressor is cut off, an engine actuation battery to actuate the engine, a battery charging circuit configured to charge the engine actuation battery, and an inverter configured to convert output power from a generator into a predetermined voltage and a predetermined frequency, and when the compressor clutch is placed into the ON state from the OFF state or placed into the OFF state from the ON state during a self-sustaining operation, engine revolutions, which are revolutions of the engine, are set to reference revolutions required for the generator to supply predetermined power.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: YANMAR CO., LTD.Inventors: Hideshi Okada, Kyoko Hashimoto
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Patent number: 9862253Abstract: Automotive window glass to which a molding for sealing space between a car body and the window glass is to be attached, the window glass including, an attachment starting point mark indicating an attachment starting point of the molding, and at least one of a termination starting point mark and a termination last point mark in a specification range in which a termination of the molding, of which an attachment to the window glass being started from the attachment starting point, is to be placed.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Central Glass Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiko Fujii, Takao Horie
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Patent number: 9862254Abstract: A fiber composite component is provided, particularly for a vehicle structure, having a fiber structure which includes at least one fiber layer, wherein at least one of the at least one fiber layers is formed from a number of pre-formed fiber mats, and a first pre-formed fiber mat has a greater fiber mat thickness than a second pre-formed fiber mat from the number of pre-formed fiber mats of the at least one fiber layer. A method for producing a corresponding fiber composite component is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Florian Soldner, Wolfgang Gruber, Matthias Zeidler, Markus Vallerius, Ralf Poggenborg
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Patent number: 9862255Abstract: A vehicle includes a windshield, a backlite spaced from the windshield, and a moonroof. The moonroof is moveable relative to the windshield and the backlite between a closed position and an open position. When in the closed position, the moonroof is adjacent to both the windshield and the backlite.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Adrian Nania
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Patent number: 9862256Abstract: A tarpaulin cover system includes a drive unit for moving the tarpaulin selectively into covering and uncovering positions. The drive unit comprises first and second drive sprockets and a rotatable actuator sprocket with all of the sprockets spaced from and out of contact with each other. An idler sprocket is provided between the actuator sprocket and the drive sprockets. All of the sprockets are interconnected by a chain engaged with teeth with the chain extending partially around each sprocket whereby rotation of the actuator sprocket causes the drive sprockets to move in the intended directions. This motion is transmitted to drive pulleys which drive cables to control the position of the tarpaulin.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: CRAMARO TARPAULIN SYSTEMSInventor: Michael Cramaro
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Patent number: 9862257Abstract: A tonneau cover system can include a cover sized and shaped to cover the truck cargo box and a spring clamp designed to secure the cover to the truck cargo box. The spring clamp can include a rod connected to the cover. The rod can have a rod axis. A clamp body can be rotatably and slidably mounted on the rod. The clamp body can include a pair of oppositely disposed catches spaced apart from the rod axis. The catches can extend in a catch length direction intersecting the rod axis at a first angle. A grasping tether can be attached to the clamp body for manually sliding the clamp body along the rod in a direction away from the cover. Due to the flexible nature of the grasping tether, potential interference of the clamp with cargo in the cargo box can be significantly reduced.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Extang CorporationInventors: Brian Paul Kozlowski, Mark Alan Hickey
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Patent number: 9862258Abstract: A removable vehicle exterior guard includes an elongate panel. The panel can comprise a foam pad comprising a flexible polymer, front foam pad attached to the front side of the foam pad and running the length of the foam pad, and one or magnetic strips attached to the back side of the foam pad and running the length of the foam pad. The device can comprise hinges, and the panel can have a first portion and a second portion connected by hinges. The device can comprise a theft deterrent system comprising a cord, attached to the panel at a proximate end and an anchor attached to the cord at a distal end.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventor: Randal Schmidt
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Patent number: 9862259Abstract: A vehicle windshield protection device. The device may comprise: a cover portion and side mirror straps. The cover portion may comprise support members configured to prevent the vehicle windshield protection device from being blown off a vehicle. The cover portion may substantially cover an outer surface of a windshield of the vehicle. The side mirror straps may engage with one or more side mirrors of the vehicle. The wind strap may engage with a top portion of a vehicle and may prevent the device from being blown off the vehicle. The cover portion is generally configured to prevent frost, ice, and snow from adhering to the windshield.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Delk, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Don Barnes, Jr., Luke William Michas
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Patent number: 9862260Abstract: A powertrain for a vehicle may include a power source, a left motor/generator and a right motor/generator, a left planetary gear set and a right planetary gear set each having a first rotary member connected to the power source, a second rotary member connected to driving wheels, and a third rotary member connected to either the left motor generator or the right motor generator, a brake configured to limit rotation of the first rotary member of each of the left planetary gear set and the right planetary gear set, a left clutch selectively connecting or disconnecting the second rotary member and the third rotary member of the left planetary gear set to or from each other, and a right clutch selectively connecting or disconnecting the second rotary member and the third rotary member of the right planetary gear set to or from each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventor: Kyung Shin Lee
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Patent number: 9862261Abstract: A power transmission apparatus for a may include a first input shaft adapted to selectively receive torque of an engine, a second input shaft disposed without rotational interference with the first input shaft, a third input shaft disposed in a row with the second input shaft and without rotational interference with the first input shaft, a planetary gear set including a first rotation element, a second rotation element directly connected to the third input shaft, and a third rotation element directly connected to the first input shaft, a motor/generator directly connected to the first rotation element, and a first speed output unit and a second speed output unit each adapted to convert torque input from the second input shaft or the third input shaft and output the converted torque.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYInventors: Kyeonghun Lee, Jongsool Park, Suengho Lee
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Patent number: 9862262Abstract: Methods and systems for delivering powertrain torque of a hybrid vehicle are disclosed. In one example, torque is supplied to vehicle wheels from a piston engine, an electric machine, and a turbine engine via a planetary gear set. The planetary gear set may be configured with at least one sun gear and two ring gears.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Douglas Raymond Martin, Kenneth James Miller
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Patent number: 9862263Abstract: A multi-speed hub drive wheel is provided which includes a wheel equipped with a hub; a star compound gear train having first and second stages; a motor disposed in the hub which drives the wheel by way of the star compound gear train; and a clutch which switches the hub drive wheel between a first mode of operation in which the motor engages the first stage of the star compound gear train, and a second mode of operation in which the motor engages the second stage of the star compound gear train.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventor: Delbert Tesar
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Patent number: 9862264Abstract: The invention refers to a mechanical design for a simple and accurate to assemble in-wheel electric motor comprising at least stator, rotor plate, rotor tube, bearing system and brake system arranged in such a way that rotor plate is attached to the rotor tube and to the bearing system and where the opening of the rotor tube and stator is on at least one axial side larger than the largest braking system or bearing system part. Brake system and bearing system parts and attachment points are accessible when rotor plate and outer parts of brake system, bearing system and the rim are removed. The rim is a separate part of the rotor plate and rotor tube. The rotor plate attachment to the bearing system is done in parallel to the rim attachment and is preventing loosening up. On at least one of the flanges there is an edge with its height smaller than the smallest radial cranny between the rotor tube and the stator.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Elaphe Pogonoske Tehnologije, D.O.O.Inventors: Gorazd Lampic, Gorazd Gotovac, Borut Obrul
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Patent number: 9862265Abstract: Provided is a lid device which is compact, and can be installed in an efficient manner. The lid device (20) releasably locks a lid (10) provided with a hinge (12) in a closed position. The lid device is provided with a push lifter (32) that alternates between an extended state and a retracted state each time the lid is pushed, a motor (46) placed next to the push lifter, a lock member (18) and a transmission mechanism (64) for transmitting the output of the motor. The push lifter and the motor are arranged such that a lengthwise direction of the push lifter and a lengthwise direction of the motor are parallel to each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: NIFCO INC.Inventors: Young-gook Lee, Junpei Horikawa
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Patent number: 9862266Abstract: A fuel door assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The fuel door assembly includes a housing, a fuel door and a door seal. The fuel door is hingedly supported by the housing for rotation between an open position and a closed position. The door seal includes a proximal edge supported by the housing and a distal edge separated from the housing. The door seal has an arcuate shape extending from the proximal edge to the distal edge when the fuel door is in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: SRG Global, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Brown, William Doroghazi, Brett Stone, Peter Stokes
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Patent number: 9862267Abstract: In a fuel collection device for a fuel tank in a motor vehicle, a swirl pot is connected, by a catching connection and a locking connection, to a holding element mounted in the fuel tank. The catching connection, along with a supporting element, allows the swirl pot to be secured in a plane. The locking connection retains the swirl pot on the holding element. A sliding element allows the locking connection to be blocked.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbHInventors: Marc Gerhardt, Peter Menzl, Markus Wellhäuser, Tobias Schneider, Toni Heimer
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Patent number: 9862268Abstract: A drive assembly for a vehicle is provided, the vehicle having a frame, a prime mover and a pair of driven wheels. The drive assembly includes a transmission having a housing in which a pump and motor may be disposed. The transmission may be pivotally mounted to the frame and movable between at least two positions. The transmission may include an internal reduction gear assembly driven by a motor output shaft, a transmission output shaft disposed generally parallel to the motor output shaft and driven by the internal reduction gear assembly, the transmission output shaft extending from the transmission at both ends thereof. Each end of the transmission output shaft may drive an external reduction assembly supported in part by the frame, and the external reduction assemblies power at least a driven wheel of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Hydro-Gear Limited PartnershipInventor: Michael L. Bennett
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Patent number: 9862269Abstract: A carrier bearing assembly for bolting to a frame of a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) can include a bracket comprising a first end, a second end, a width W extending between the first end and the second end, and first and second faces extending between the first end and the second end along the width W of the bracket. An opening can be formed completely through the bracket and extend from the first face to the second face, a centerline of the opening being at least 2.5 cm closer to the first end than the second end, and an angle between the opening and the bracket being in a range of 85-89° or 91-95°. A bearing can be fit in the opening and a rubber bushing can be disposed between the bracket and the bearing. First and second bolt openings can extend into the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventors: Jonathan D Roberts, Brent G Reynolds
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Patent number: 9862270Abstract: A control device for a four wheel drive vehicle. Differential limitation is applied to both of right and left rear wheels, with 2WD_d state being maintained, by executing two wheel control for engaging or half-engaging a first clutch and a second clutch. As the two wheel drive control is executed, a moment that suppresses the rotation speed difference between the right and left rear wheels acts on the right and left rear wheels even in the 2WD_d state. When the rotation speed difference occurs between the right and left rear wheels, a braking force is allowed to act on the vehicle wheel on the high rotation side and a driving force is allowed to act on the vehicle wheel on the low rotation side through the execution of the two wheel drive control so that a stable moment acts on the vehicle without a transition to a 4WD state.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Yoshinori Maeda