| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 6259361 |
Tire monitoring system |
July 10, 2001 |
| A tire pressure monitoring system identifies tire locations by recognizing that certain characteristics are unique to front-located tires verses rear-located tires as well as left-side tires and right-side tires. A control circuit is coupled to a temperature sensor and an accelerometer |
| 6028537 |
Vehicle communication and remote control system |
February 22, 2000 |
| The vehicle communication and control system of the present invention includes a transceiver for sending and receiving RF signals, a processor coupled to the transceiver, a location identifying sensor coupled to the processor for supplying vehicle location data, a user interface coupled |
| 5927792 |
Visor display |
July 27, 1999 |
| A visor display includes a the visor body having a window to which a display is movably mounted such that the display, when the visor is in one of a raised or lowered use position, is visible through the window and, when the visor is moved to the other of the raised or lowered positions, |
| 5903226 |
Trainable RF system for remotely controlling household appliances |
May 11, 1999 |
| A control system selectively controls the operation of at least one lamp and at least one garage door opener. The control system includes a control module. The control module includes connectors adapted to be coupled to at least one lamp through household AC power conductors. The control |
| 5871251 |
Visor display |
February 16, 1999 |
| A visor display includes a the visor body having a window to which a display is movably mounted such that the display, when the visor is in one of a raised or lowered use position, is visible through the window and, when the visor is moved to the other of the raised or lowered positions, |
| 5822023 |
Projected display system for a vehicle |
October 13, 1998 |
| A projection system for projecting television images in a vehicle including a console for mounting to the roof of a vehicle with a housing in which a video projector for television signals is fixedly mounted. The console further includes a cover which is pivotally mounted to the housing |
| 5793300 |
Trainable RF receiver for remotely controlling household appliances |
August 11, 1998 |
| A control system selectively controls the operation of at least one lamp and at least one garage door opener. The control system includes a control module. The control module includes connectors adapted to be coupled to at least one lamp through household AC power conductors. The control |
| 5790973 |
Last exit warning system |
August 4, 1998 |
| A warning system automatically alerts a vehicle operator to the fact that the next available exit should be taken for a desired or necessary service such as refueling. The system includes a source of information providing the current vehicle location as well as a source of information |
| 5717387 |
Remote vehicle programming system |
February 10, 1998 |
| The present invention relates to a vehicle accessory control system that includes a receiver for receiving paging signals including a unique vehicle address and a reprogramming signal. The control system responds to the reprogramming signal by reprogramming a vehicle accessory control |
| 5708415 |
Electrical control system for vehicle options |
January 13, 1998 |
| A vehicle structural accessory includes one or more electronic accessories. One electrical accessory which may be provided is an electronically trainable transmitter which is trainable to generate a control signal which will actuate a garage door opening mechanism. Another electronic |
| 5699044 |
Electrical control system for vehicle options |
December 16, 1997 |
| A vehicle structural accessory includes one or more electronic accessories. One electrical accessory which may be provided is an electronically trainable transmitter which is trainable to generate a control signal which will actuate a garage door opening mechanism. Another electronic |
| 5691848 |
Electrical control system for vehicle options |
November 25, 1997 |
| A vehicle structural accessory includes one or more electronic accessories. One electrical accessory which may be provided is an electronically trainable transmitter which is trainable to generate a control signal which will actuate a garage door opening mechanism. Another electronic |
| 5664335 |
Vehicle compass circuit |
September 9, 1997 |
| A compass circuit has a magnetic field sensor adapted to be positioned in a vehicle near a source of varying magnetic fields. A detector is coupled to the compass circuit for providing a signal applied to the compass circuit which responds for displaying the compass heading prior to the |
| 5661455 |
Electrical control system for vehicle options |
August 26, 1997 |
| A vehicle structural accessory includes one or more electronic accessories. One electrical accessory which may be provided is an electronically trainable transmitter which is trainable to generate a control signal which will actuate a garage door opening mechanism. Another electronic |
| 5650929 |
Modular electronic display and accessory mounting system for a vehicle |
July 22, 1997 |
| A modular electronic system for vehicles employing a microprocessor to facilitate the implementation of additional vehicular features embodied in electronic accessory modules. The system includes a housing with separate mounting areas for receiving at least one of a plurality of plug-in |
| 5614885 |
Electrical control system for vehicle options |
March 25, 1997 |
| A vehicle structural accessory includes one or more electronic accessories. One electrical accessory which may be provided is an electronically trainable transmitter which is trainable to generate a control signal which will actuate a garage door opening mechanism. Another electronic |
| 5583485 |
Trainable transmitter and receiver |
December 10, 1996 |
| A vehicle structural accessory includes one or more electronic accessories. One electrical accessory which may be provided is an electronically trainable transmitter which is trainable to generate a control signal which will actuate a garage door opening mechanism. Another electronic |
| 5525977 |
Prompting system for vehicle personalization |
June 11, 1996 |
| A personalization system for vehicles uses a CD player and a keyless entry transmitter. The CD player outputs audible prompting signals including accessory operation choices. The driver selects accessory operation by pressing the "LOCK" or "UNLOCK" switch on the keyless entry key fob |
| 5479157 |
Remote vehicle programming system |
December 26, 1995 |
| Vehicles embodying the present invention include a receiver, demodulator and control circuit which interfaces with various vehicle options to allow receipt of a vehicle address and control signal which is a personalization code to control the operation of one or more vehicle accessories. |
| 5475366 |
Electrical control system for vehicle options |
December 12, 1995 |
| A vehicle structural accessory includes one or more electronic accessories. One electrical accessory which may be provided is an electronically trainable transmitter which is trainable to generate a control signal which will actuate a garage door opening mechanism. Another electronic |
| 5469298 |
Reflective display at infinity |
November 21, 1995 |
| A vehicle includes a mirror mounted near the roof for reflecting an image generated by a display source. The display source and mirror are shaped and positioned to provide a virtual image of the image generated by the display source which is focused at infinity. |
| 5455716 |
Vehicle mirror with electrical accessories |
October 3, 1995 |
| A mounting assembly for a vehicle rearview mirror has breakaway capability and includes a base for attachment to an interior portion of a vehicle and a support for releasable attachment to the base. A rearview mirror assembly is mounted on an end of said support. The support and base |
| 5278547 |
Vehicle systems control with vehicle options programming |
January 11, 1994 |
| A vehicle control system includes a microcontroller based switch programmable module which allows a variety of different vehicle options to be selectively actuated by different vehicle users. In one embodiment a remote transmitter provides a unique user code and the control system in |
| 5223814 |
Sensor for vehicle accessories |
June 29, 1993 |
| A vehicle accessory includes a reflective element for reflecting light to a photo-sensor positioned within the accessory's housing for controllably detecting an ambient light level. The vehicle accessory may also include a display source for generating vehicle information which is positi |
| 5186512 |
Rear window sliding visor |
February 16, 1993 |
| A visor system includes a generally planar visor body having parallel guide rails extending along opposite sides and extending beyond the visor body. The rails preferably have a circular cross-section and are slideably received in a pair of spaced polymeric guide tracks having slots of |
| 5180089 |
Universal vehicle accessory mounting system |
January 19, 1993 |
| A universal connector mechanically couples any one or more of a variety of accessories to a vehicle. The universal connector comprises a first mounting member, which can extend along a section of a vehicle such as a door panel, instrument panel or the like and can be mounted in recessed |
| 5162950 |
Lighted mirror assembly for motor vehicle visor |
November 10, 1992 |
| An illuminated vanity mirror assembly for a sun visor includes a resistor screen-printed on a polymeric film substrate mounted adhesively to the back face of a glass mirror. A wiper arm is coupled to the resistor for providing a variable resistance to control the illumination from a lamp |
| 5161422 |
Universal control for electrically controlled vehicle transmission |
November 10, 1992 |
| An electrical transmission control employs in one embodiment, a rotary dial switch as a gear selector control which includes a plug means for connecting the switch directly into a receiving socket mounted to the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the vehicle includes a plurality of |
| 5154617 |
Modular vehicle electronic system |
October 13, 1992 |
| A modular interchangeable electronic system for providing a number of different options for a vehicle which can be selectively plugged into a base unit. The base unit can receive or be replaced by selected optional units which interface with vehicle controls or provide desired control or |
| 5113182 |
Vehicle door locking system detecting that all doors are closed |
May 12, 1992 |
| A vehicle control system includes a microcontroller based switch programmable module which allows a variety of different vehicle options to be selectively actuated by different vehicle users. In one embodiment a remote transmitter provides a unique user code and the control system in |
| 5070434 |
Overhead light |
December 3, 1991 |
| A directional courtesy light for a vehicle includes a reflector which is moveable with respect to a bulb between a first position for providing unfocused light to a second position for providing focused light. In the second position, the reflector can be tilted to direct the focused ligh |
| 5067765 |
Flexible sun visor with over-center spring |
November 26, 1991 |
| A flexible sun shading membrane has an edge coupled to a window frame and an opposite edge attached to a moveable member which has at least two stable positions, one being closed adjacent and conforming to the window frame and a second position extended and lowered from the window frame |
| 5040990 |
Modular vehicle electronic system |
August 20, 1991 |
| A modular interchangeable electronic system for providing a number of different options for a vehicle which can be selectively plugged into a base unit. The base unit can receive or be replaced by selected optional units which interface with vehicle controls or provide desired control or |
| 5039155 |
Vehicle seating system |
August 13, 1991 |
| A seating system includes a load bearing shelf which is provided for carrying seats, cargo and the like. The shelf is slideably supported on opposite ends in spaced, parallel, horizontally extending tracks mounted longitudinally in the vehicle. Seats may be removably and lockably mounted |
| 4899975 |
Foldable mount |
February 13, 1990 |
| A foldable mounting assembly for a vehicle accessory includes a base attached to a vehicle headliner and having a stem extending therefrom for attachment of a vehicle accessory such as a rearview mirror to an end of the stem opposite the base. A spring-loaded cam cooperatively interc |
| 4879637 |
Light control circuit for vanity mirror assembly |
November 7, 1989 |
| A dimming control circuit for use in an illuminated vanity mirror includes a surface formed variable resistor on a circuit board and wiper contacts engaging the resistor. One of the resistor or wiper contacts is movably mounted to a mirror frame with the other of the resistor or wiper co |
| 4792884 |
Illuminated vanity mirror visor |
December 20, 1988 |
| An illuminated vanity mirror visor includes a light-transmitting housing which allows the utilization of a single light source such as a bulb which can be located behind the mirror to transmit light to opposite sides of the mirror through integral lenses for directing the light outwardly |
| 4762359 |
Visor system |
August 9, 1988 |
| A visor system includes a pair of spaced mounting brackets to support a first visor movable between a raised stored position and a lowered use position and one which can be moved to a side window for providing protection against incident light from the side. The brackets also support |
| 4690450 |
Visor system |
September 1, 1987 |
| A visor system includes a pair of spaced mounting brackets to support a first visor movable between a raised stored position and a lowered use position and one which can be moved to a side window for providing protection against incident light from the side. The brackets also support |
| 4600240 |
Headrest control |
July 15, 1986 |
| A headrest includes a unidirectional clutch permitting adjustment of the headrest from a reference position to any desired selected position and resists motion in a rearward direction except upon release of the clutch. In one embodiment of the invention, a spring return mechanism is prov |
| 4529157 |
Visor pivot mount |
July 16, 1985 |
| A visor mounting structure includes a visor rod having a locking member secured to the rod to provide a predetermined rotational torque between the rod and the locking member. The locking member includes tabs extending outwardly for engaging one side of the sheet metal roof of a vehicle |
