| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 5920193 |
Snap-fit integrated wheel speed sensor assembly |
July 6, 1999 |
| A snap fit integrated wheel speed sensor assembly consists of a dust cap which is mounted over the end of a vehicle bearing assembly. The dust cap has an integral sensor-receiving cavity. A vehicle wheel speed sensor is positioned inside of the receiving cavity. A snap ring functions as |
| 5918949 |
Brake system |
July 6, 1999 |
| A brake system including a master cylinder connected to wheel brakes is supplemented by a fluid return system made up of return pumps so that the braking pressure can be adjusted in the wheel brakes. In order to extend this system to a brake system which permits the generation of wheel b |
| 5918948 |
Method of operating an anti-lock automotive vehicle brake system |
July 6, 1999 |
| The present invention discloses a method of operating an anti-lock automotive vehicle brake system for driving stability control and/or traction slip control (DSC/TCS) including a brake power booster operable irrespective of the driver's wish. According to this method, the brake powe |
| 5911600 |
Three port connector |
June 15, 1999 |
| A connector has three connection ports (12A, 12B, 12C) lying in a horizontal port plane (30), with a set of terminals (32) at each port, wherein each set of terminals includes a pair of terminals (41A, 42A) lying in a horizontal row plane (50), which includes sheet metal multi conduc |
| 5909381 |
System of on board prediction of trajectories for autonomous navigation of GPS satellites |
June 1, 1999 |
| A system and a method is disclosed for on board prediction of a trajectory for satellites, which can be implemented on a computer with a limited number of bits. The system includes a compact force model that approximate the forces that the satellite encounters in an earth orbit. The comp |
| 5909348 |
Fault current recognition circuitry |
June 1, 1999 |
| A circuitry for detecting a fault current or leakage current on the supply line of an electronic circuit includes a current source which is rated for a maximum allowed fault current or leakage current. The current source is fed by an auxiliary voltage source. The potential on the supply |
| 5909077 |
Brush having inclined grooved contact surface |
June 1, 1999 |
| The invention describes a carbon brush for an electrical machine. Carbon brushes of this type need to fulfill two requirements. First, the carbon brush should be as resistant to abrasion as possible. Second, as little noise as possible should be generated at the brush/collector crossover |
| 5907568 |
Integrated precision approach radar display |
May 25, 1999 |
| An improved precision approach radar (PAR) system using an integrated digital display for displaying the relative position of one or more targets, e.g., aircraft, to a preferred glide path and azimuth course line. A preferred PAR system uses a radar head which emits a pair of scanned |
| 5905252 |
Card gate mechanism |
May 18, 1999 |
| Apparatus for use in an unsupervised public setting to receive a smart card so the card front portion can enter a card reader (20), which safeguards the card reader from vandalism. A card gate mechanism (30) includes a gate device (32) that is moveable between a closed position wherein i |
| 5902145 |
Connector quick coupling/decoupling mechanism |
May 11, 1999 |
| A connector system is provided which enables a first connector (12), especially a rectangular one, to be quickly locked and unlocked from a second connector (14). A button (70) of a locking device (60), lies at a side (72) of the first connector housing (30), so access to it is not g |
| 5898807 |
Optic fiber connector |
April 27, 1999 |
| A connector system that includes a pair of connectors (12, 14, FIG. 4) with optical fiber termini (32, 42), is of relatively low cost while assuring sufficiently precise alignment of corresponding termini to transmit a high proportion of light signals between them. A first of the connect |
| 5898604 |
Digital Signal Processor employing a random-access memory and method for performing multiplicati |
April 27, 1999 |
| The invention relates to a digital signal processor with a RAM (random-access memory) having its output connected to a first input and, through a first temporary storage device to a second input of a multiplier, with an adder following the multiplier, and with a clock device for cont |
| 5895434 |
Microprocessor arrangement for a vehicle control system |
April 20, 1999 |
| The present invention relates to a microprocessor arrangement for use in a vehicle control system which includes a plurality of microprocessor systems that are linked by bus systems and perform at least anti-lock control (ABS) and/or traction slip control (ASR) and at least one other |
| 5894219 |
Magnetic sensor including a coil surrounding a pair of magnets, for detecting rotary motion |
April 13, 1999 |
| A device for determining rotary motions generally includes a signal generator with inwardly directed teeth or inwardly directed projections and a double-sided measuring coil which is arranged within the surface of the signal generator. The measuring coil has a core of permanent magnets |
| 5894180 |
Electric motor |
April 13, 1999 |
| The application describes an electric motor with a pressure compensation device. This device consists of a BTFE membrane that is arranged in a connecting channel between the interior of the electric motor and the external air.The membrane is arranged in the shield of the electric motor. |
| 5890930 |
Replaceable contact connector |
April 6, 1999 |
| A connector system is described wherein the most vulnerable parts of the front mating ends of a pair of connectors can be easily replaced in the field. The first connector (12, FIG. 2) includes a shell (20), a main insulator (22) within the shell, and main contacts (24) lying in the main |
| 5887684 |
Disk brake calliper |
March 30, 1999 |
| In order to obtain a brake caliper for a disk brake which is light and at the same time resistant to bending, the caliper is manufactured from a metal-matrix composite material having embedded ceramic particles. In order not to have to carry out the necessary subsequent machining steps i |
| 5885113 |
Connector with retained contacts |
March 23, 1999 |
| A connector is described, of the type that has an insulator (16) with passages (22) that hold contacts (24), in which the contacts can be installed by pressing them into the passages, wherein the passages and contacts are formed to more securely hold the contacts in place. Each passa |
| 5884732 |
Composite brake adapter |
March 23, 1999 |
| A composite brake adapter for a caliper disc brake assembly is made up of a first pre-stamped part of a sheet of metal adapted to match an axle housing of the assembly, and of a second part cast onto an upper surface of the first part to adhere thereto, additional structural elements |
| 5884357 |
Four-joint wiper arm for a windshield wiper system of a motor vehicle |
March 23, 1999 |
| The invention relates to a four-joint wiper arm for a windshield wiper system of a motor vehicle, with the so-called four-joint consisting of a primary lever that can be connected to the primary shaft, a control lever arranged lateral to the former, that can be connected to a supporting |
| 5884207 |
Emergency wheel fast recognition process |
March 16, 1999 |
| The present invention describes a process for a vehicle including an electronic control system, which processes input signals representative of the rotational behavior of the individual wheels, and wherein the differences of the tire tread circumferences of the individual wheels are |
| 5881096 |
Method for removing bias in a frequency hopping digital communication system |
March 9, 1999 |
| There is disclosed in a frequency hopping digital communications system having a transmitter for transmitting a data signal via a noisy transmission path, and a receiver responsive to the transmitted signal for receiving the same, a method for removing bias in the data signal at the |
| 5880614 |
Circuit arrangement for evaluating the output signal of an active sensor |
March 9, 1999 |
| To evaluate the output signal of an active sensor which is configured as a binary current signal, a circuit arrangement is disclosed by which a proportional current is produced from the sensor current by way of a current mirror circuit. The current produced by a current mirroring ope |
| 5878575 |
Master cylinder |
March 9, 1999 |
| A master cylinder includes a housing and a piston movable therein, which is sealed relative to a pressure chamber by way of a sealing element fixed on the housing. The pressure chamber is connectable to an unpressurized supply chamber by at least one transverse bore provided in the pisto |
| 5875966 |
Dual mode input signal conditioner |
March 2, 1999 |
| An interface for a blower in an automotive vehicle. The interface allows a blower requiring a DC control voltage to be controlled by either (1) a DC control voltage or (2) a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal. The interface converts the PWM signal to a DC voltage. |
| 5872441 |
Commutation circuit for switched-reluctance motor |
February 16, 1999 |
| A commutation circuit for a switched reluctance electric motor. Each phase coil in the motor discharges through a resistance. The resistance is progressively increased during discharge, to thereby decrease the overall time required for full discharge. This decrease in discharge time allo |
| 5871375 |
High temperature sensor assembly |
February 16, 1999 |
| A sensor assembly (10) for measuring oxygen in vehicle exhaust gasses, which must be connected by a plurality of wires (20) to a microprocessor, is modified to facilitate its installation and removal. In the modified assembly, each of a plurality of high temperature metal strips (34), wh |
| 5867000 |
Current overload protected wiper control arrangement |
February 2, 1999 |
| A wiper control system including a current sensing device is used in conjunction with a park position switch to limit the current drawn by windshield wiper motor whenever the system experiences restrictions in a park mode. The arrangement of components is effective for preventing dam |
| 5865514 |
Circuit arrangement for a braking system with anti-lock control system |
February 2, 1999 |
| A circuit arrangement which is provided for a vehicle with an electronic anti-lock control system and is used to enhance the driving stability in critical driving situations includes circuits for the individual control of the braking pressure on the front wheels and for limiting the yawi |
| 5865275 |
Rear knuckle with brake features |
February 2, 1999 |
| A vehicular brake assembly comprises brake shoes and a brake disc. The brake shoes are fastened to a sheet plate and mounted inside an inner drum portion of the brake disc. The brake disc is operatively connected to an axle placed within a stationary axle housing that carries a mounting |
| 5865090 |
Piston pump |
February 2, 1999 |
| The present invention relates to a piston pump, in particular to the arrangement of the bearing ring for supporting the pump piston on an eccentric. The pump bearing includes a bearing ring and a plurality of bearing needles. The peripheral surface of the eccentric is radially inward |
| 5860186 |
Lift-controlled windscreen wiper device |
January 19, 1999 |
| A wiper arm for a lift-controlled windshield wiper device, in particular for an automotive vehicle, includes a coupling member that is also a component of a multiple joint assembly effecting lift control. A drive lever and a control lever are pivotably mounted on the coupling. The pr |
| 5853017 |
Closing device for closing pressure fluid conveying channels in a housing |
December 29, 1998 |
| The present invention relates to a closing device for closing pressure fluid conveying channels in a housing by a closing member press fitted into a channel, the outside periphery of the closing member including at least one indentation into which, by press fitting the closing member int |
| 5852291 |
Low profile night vision goggle having a fiber optic element |
December 22, 1998 |
| A night vision goggle system having an objective lens for viewing an image scene, an image intensifier tube for amplifying a received image scene, an eyepiece lens for presenting the amplified image scene produced at the output of the image intensifier tube to a user's eye, and a fiber-o |
| 5850692 |
Process of making cable plug connector |
December 22, 1998 |
| In a process for fitting a round cable provided with a number of single wires with a multi-way, preferably flat, plug into which the single wires are placed, the single wires have their free ends stripped of insulation and are fitted with contacts. In such a process, assembly can be carr |
| 5847932 |
Stacked IC card assembly for insertion into stacked receiver |
December 8, 1998 |
| A new IC card is described, which can fit into standard card-receiving hosts that each has a host connector with 68 contact positions; however, the new IC card has more than 68 card contacts that can mate with more than 68 host connector contacts. The new IC card is designed to be in |
| 5844471 |
Heated vehicle exterior object sensor |
December 1, 1998 |
| A vehicle exterior object detector apparatus includes a transmitter and receiver carried within a housing and mounted by a holder to a support on the vehicle. A heater element is carried in the holder in surrounding relationship with one end of the transmitter and receiver housing for |
| 5842886 |
Plug receiving connector |
December 1, 1998 |
| A plug-receiving connector is provided, which includes a molded plastic housing (12) for mounting on a circuit board, which minimizes stress on the plastic housing in mounting it and in latching to a mating plug. A sheet metal bracket (14) has a top plate part (46) that lies over the top |
| 5841394 |
Self calibrating radar system |
November 24, 1998 |
| A radar system is described, which includes a built-in calibration/fault detection apparatus that enables rapid and easy calibration of the system. The system includes a long extrusion (70) forming a feed waveguide (90), a calibration waveguide (92), and a base (94) of a horn antenna. A |
| 5841391 |
Combined air surveillance and precision approach radar system |
November 24, 1998 |
| A radar system which time shares the use of a common radar head to perform functions associated with Air Surveillance Radar (ASR) and Precision Approach Radar (PAR) systems, i.e., for respectively displaying information to an air traffic controller useful for tracking an aircraft's a |
| 5839801 |
Variable tire pressure traction control enhancement |
November 24, 1998 |
| A traction enhancement system includes an electronic controller, first and second pneumatic tire and wheel assemblies, a first wheel brake, a second wheel brake, a source of pressurized air, an air pressure sensor, and a vehicle speed sensor. The first and second pneumatic tire and wheel |
| 5836781 |
Connector quick coupling/decoupling mechanism |
November 17, 1998 |
| A connector system is provided which enables a first connector (12), especially a rectangular one, to be quickly locked and unlocked from a second connector (14). A button (70) of a locking device (60), lies at a side (72) of the first connector housing (30), so access to it is not g |
| 5836659 |
Elelctronically controllable brake actuation system |
November 17, 1998 |
| The present invention relates to an electronically controllable brake actuation system for automotive vehicles, including a master brake cylinder operable by way of an actuating pedal, braking pressure generators actuatable by an electronic control unit and directly connected to the |
| 5834720 |
Steering column switch in the form of a gear shift mechanism that can be fixed in the neutral po |
November 10, 1998 |
| A steering column switch that may be used as a gear shifting mechanism and can only be pivoted from its neutral position into one of its operating positions via a special manipulation. This measure prevents the transmission of a vehicle from being unintentionally shifted into gear or |
| 5834131 |
Self warming low cost tactical electronics battery |
November 10, 1998 |
| A self-warming battery for use in tactical electronics systems, having a housing containing one or more commercially available alkaline manganese dioxide battery cells, a temperature sensor disposed adjacent to the battery cells for monitoring the temperature thereof, load resistors |
| 5833473 |
Cardbus Bridge |
November 10, 1998 |
| An IC card is provided, of the type that has a cardbus shield (30) with a shield plate (132) mounted on the top of a front connector (12) and with shield tails (36) extending rearwardly and downwardly to secondary ground traces (50) on a circuit board (34), wherein the IC card includes a |
| 5823813 |
Connector position assurance device |
October 20, 1998 |
| A device (70) is provided for a pair of clip lock connectors (12, 14), wherein the device can be slid forward (F) from a release position to a locked position, only when the connectors are fully mated, and which then prevents connector unmating unless the device is slid back to its relea |
| 5823796 |
Audio/power jack for IC card |
October 20, 1998 |
| The rear of a thin IC card is provided with a jack (42A, 42B, FIG. 4) that can receive a multi-contact audio type plug (40) having a diameter that is more than half the thickness of the card. The circuit board has a slot (60) that opens into the rear of the card. A U-shaped insulative bl |
| 5821481 |
Quick-make-quick-break microswitch with wedge profile at the contact arm pivot-mounted in the sw |
October 13, 1998 |
| A snap switch having spring a spring energy store and wedge profile. In conventional switches, the wedge profile was attached to the end of the contact arm, which forms the moving switching element. Heating of the contact arm due to large, switched electrical currents results in heating |
| 5816667 |
Method of controlling the braking pressure as a function of the rate of pedal actuation |
October 6, 1998 |
| In a method of controlling the braking pressure as a function of the rate of pedal actuation, by way of a braking pressure generator which is driven by an independent force when an actuation threshold is exceeded, the actual values of the pedal travel and the vehicle deceleration or the |
