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General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patentsThe following is a sampling of recent General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patent applications (USPTO Patent Application #, Patent Title) sorted by month.
July 2009 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20090173594 - Torque based park lock assembly
June 2009 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20090159028 - Hydraulically lashed end pivot rocker arm
20090159028 - Hydraulically lashed end pivot rocker arm
20090159359 - Independently suspended and driven asymmetric axle shafts
20090159359 - Independently suspended and driven asymmetric axle shafts
20090159624 - Roof rack features enabled by active materials
20090159624 - Roof rack features enabled by active materials
20090160152 - Rearward torque arm for damping independently suspended and driven axle shafts
20090160152 - Rearward torque arm for damping independently suspended and driven axle shafts
20090162138 - Longitudinal member assembly with joint
20090162138 - Longitudinal member assembly with joint
20090162167 - Wire staple for attaching metal sheets
20090162167 - Wire staple for attaching metal sheets
20090151125 - Integrated vehicle door hinge and handle
20090151342 - Exhaust gas waste heat recovery
20090158261 - Computer-implemented method of releasing battery state estimation software
20090148324 - Variable displacement vane pump
20090139365 - Cable assembly conduit condensation drain
May 2009 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20090133415 - Hvac thermal storage for hybrid vehicle
20090133646 - Vehicle power steering waste heat recovery
20090126659 - Turbocharged engine cylinder head internal cooling
20090130868 - Solenoid and connector assembly
20090120244 - Wrench for tightening pipe nuts
20090120757 - Fluid transfer tube
20090120913 - System for and method of producing invisible projection welds
20090120922 - Ceramic body and steel post locating pin assembly
20090123318 - Fluid transfer insert
20090125200 - Control system for a torque transmitting device in an automatic transmission
20090113890 - Motor vehicle braking system with spring adjusted brake pedal feel
20090114468 - Method for vehicle creep torque control
20090117417 - Method for model based exhaust mixing control in a fuel cell application
April 2009 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20090106934 - Vehicle closure check link
20090107172 - Receiver/dryer-accumulator-internal heat exchanger for vehicle air conditioning system
20090107205 - Apparatus for apertured attachment of metal sheets
20090107739 - Air conditioning for belt-alternator-starter hybrid electric vehicle
20090107958 - Torch and contact tip for gas metal arc welding
20090107959 - Arc welding initiation system and method
20090107960 - Welding stability system and method
20090108566 - Collapsing vehicle tow hook
20090108613 - Vehicle endgate counterbalance
20090109022 - Method and apparatus for providing in-vehicle fuel related information
20090109046 - Adaptive filter algorithm for estimating battery state-of-age
20090100627 - Debris removal apparatus for a wiper system
20090100627 - Debris removal apparatus for a wiper system
20090100627 - Debris removal apparatus for a wiper system
20090100826 - Diesel exhaust gas temperature reduction
20090100826 - Diesel exhaust gas temperature reduction
20090100826 - Diesel exhaust gas temperature reduction
20090101631 - System for controlling high current components in a motor vehicle
20090101631 - System for controlling high current components in a motor vehicle
20090101631 - System for controlling high current components in a motor vehicle
20090104476 - Fuel cell stack with asymmetric diffusion media on anode and cathode
20090104476 - Fuel cell stack with asymmetric diffusion media on anode and cathode
20090104476 - Fuel cell stack with asymmetric diffusion media on anode and cathode
20090105900 - Reconfigurable structure method of estimating vehicle lateral velocity
20090105900 - Reconfigurable structure method of estimating vehicle lateral velocity
20090105900 - Reconfigurable structure method of estimating vehicle lateral velocity
20090105919 - Method and system for determining initiation of a panic braking maneuver
20090105919 - Method and system for determining initiation of a panic braking maneuver
20090105919 - Method and system for determining initiation of a panic braking maneuver
20090095247 - Intake valve for lessening accumulation of high boiling fraction from fuel
20090097928 - Weld gun lug resurfacing tool
20090098907 - Parked vehicle location information access via a portable cellular communication device
20090099744 - Brake assist exit method and system for vehicles
20090099745 - Brake assist driver command for vehicles
20090090162 - Driver plate for electromagnetic forming of sheet metal
20090090590 - High torque one way clutch
20090091072 - Method and apparatus for fixturing a panel
20090093932 - Vehicular seatbelt monitoring system and process
20090084347 - System and method for injecting fuel into a direct injection engine
20090084347 - System and method for injecting fuel into a direct injection engine
20090088062 - Vehicle body pressure relief system
20090088062 - Vehicle body pressure relief system
20090088279 - Method and apparatus to detect a mode-gear mismatch during steady state operation of an electro-mechanical transmission
20090088279 - Method and apparatus to detect a mode-gear mismatch during steady state operation of an electro-mechanical transmission
March 2009 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20090078683 - System for and method of edge welding using projections
20090071178 - Vehicle hvac and battery thermal management
20090072770 - Power inverter module thermal management
20090074993 - Active material activated cover
20090075127 - Method for measuring high-frequency resistance of fuel cell in a vehicle
20090075773 - Method and apparatus to detect a mode-gear mismatch during operation of an electro-mechanical transmission
20090075780 - Method and apparatus to monitor a valve adapted to control mode to gear transitions during operation of an electro-mechanical transmission
20090076679 - Method and apparatus to monitor an output speed sensor during operation of an electro-mechanical transmission
20090064762 - Knock sensor diagnostic system and method
20090064976 - Learn correction feature for virtual flex fuel sensor
20090065484 - Welding polymeric panels to metal surfaces
20090066163 - Two-source series inverter
20090066271 - Method and system for converting dc power to ac power
20090066281 - Method and apparatus for electric motor torque monitoring
20090067203 - Three phase inverter with improved loss distribution
20090069142 - Method and system for controlling power inverters in electric drives of vehicles with two-mode transmissions
20090069148 - Control architecture and method for one-dimensional optimization of input torque and motor torque in fixed gear for a hybrid powertrain system
20090069151 - Valve control system
20090069989 - Method and control architecture for selection of optimal engine input torque for a powertrain system
20090070019 - Method and control architecture for optimization of engine fuel-cutoff selection and engine input torque for a hybrid powertrain system
20090056672 - Airflow-based crank throttle control in a torque-based system
20090056868 - Adhesive bonding of vehicle external panels to reduce bond-line read-out
20090057373 - Multi-purpose end effector for welder
20090058130 - Active material based concealment devices for seams
20090058132 - Active material based concealment assemblies
20090058685 - Multimode vehicle location device and method
20090058731 - Dual band stacked patch antenna
20090061188 - Active material based seam concealment devices and methods of use thereof
20090062983 - Suspension system with optimized damping response
20090062990 - Systems and methods for encouraging the use of vehicle seat belts
February 2009 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20090049618 - Apparatus and method for installing connecting rods
20090050709 - Powder paint recirculation block assembly
20090051183 - Vehicle ditch molding
20090052210 - Temperature sensing arrangements for power electronic devices
20090054198 - 8-speed transmission
20090055065 - Active brake pulsation control
20090045042 - Active material based bodies for varying frictional force levels at the interface between two surfaces
20090045642 - Apparatus for mounting an article astride fixed and movable body components
20090047197 - Active material based bodies for varying surface texture and frictional force levels
20090047489 - Composite article having adjustable surface morphology and methods of making and using
20090048889 - Manufacturing portfolio flexibility planning
20090049338 - Root cause diagnostics using temporal data mining
20090038227 - Glass attachment for movable vehicle window
20090038295 - Electrically heated dpf start-up strategy
20090039671 - Flush vehicle door handle
20090042686 - Multi-speed transmission
20090031970 - Switchable valvetrain system and method of operation
20090031982 - Oil communication manifold for an internal combustion engine
20090032353 - Apparatus with active material surface in contact with pheological fluid and method of enhancing performance thereof
20090032356 - Torque-transmitting device having a dimpled friction plate
20090033104 - Vehicle door latch assembly
20090035129 - Vane air-cooling system for automatic transmission torque converter
20090036246 - Hybrid powertrain with efficient electric-only mode
20090036247 - Multi-speed transmission
20090036254 - 8-speed transmission
20090036255 - Multi-speed transmission
20090036259 - 8-speed transmissions
20090036268 - Transmission heater system and method
20090037048 - Integrated open and closed-loop control method for active engine mounts
January 2009 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20090025469 - Adaptive barometric pressure estimation
20090025952 - Electric motor power connection assembly
20090025995 - Vehicle hood with sandwich inner structure
20090026895 - Electric motor systems
20090026877 - Stir-welded rotors and methods of making
20090027000 - Linearity for field weakening in an interior permanent magnet machine
20090027933 - Voltage link control of a dc-ac boost converter system
20090028532 - Control device for driving a brushless dc motor
20090030603 - Digital map database and method for obtaining evacuation route information
20090031181 - Automated root cause identification of logic controller failure
20090019959 - Countershaft clutch and gear assembly
20090020081 - Integrated vehicle cooling system
20090020188 - Active material apparatus with activating thermoelectric device thereon and method of fabrication
20090020216 - Method of making tailored core laminated sheet metal
20090020355 - Self-aligning detent spring assembly
20090021344 - Method and system for controlling an ignition switch and an operational state of a vehicle
20090022962 - Tailored core laminated sheet metal
20090023019 - Bidirectional water separator
20090023505 - Adapter ring for transmission pump assembly to engine connection
20090023533 - 8-speed transmission
20090023534 - 8-speed transmission
20090023535 - 8-speed transmissions
20090023536 - 8-speed transmission
20090023537 - 8-speed transmissions
20090023538 - 8-speed transmissions
20090023539 - 8-speed transmission
20090023540 - Multi-speed transmission
20090024296 - System and method for estimating volumetric efficiency for engines with intake and exhaust cam phasers
20090024300 - Airflow estimation method and apparatus for internal combustion engine
20090024775 - Dual core architecture of a control module of an engine
20090014226 - Torque differential modification of a non-driven axle
20090015034 - Self-engaging rod retaining clip
20090015997 - Modular and configurable display device
20090017963 - 8-speed transmission
20090017964 - 9-speed transmission
20090017965 - 9-speed transmission
20090017966 - 9-speed transmission
20090017967 - 10-speed transmission
20090017968 - 8-speed transmission
20090017969 - 8-speed transmission
20090017970 - 8-speed transmission
20090017979 - 10-speed transmission
20090017980 - 9-speed transmission
20090017981 - Multi-speed transmission
20090008172 - Control of hybrid power regeneration during cruise control
20090009980 - Capacitor with direct dc connection to substrate
20090011891 - Multi-speed transmission
20090000146 - Evaporator core drying system
20090000196 - Systems and methods for preventing motor vehicle doors from coming into contact with obstacles
20090000274 - Control oriented model for lnt regeneration
20090000284 - Ash reduction system using electrically heated particulate matter filter
20090000389 - Multiple path air mass flow sensor assembly
20090000579 - Valve train with overload features
20090000670 - Centrifuge and venting system for a transmission
20090000708 - Method for manufacture of complex heat treated tubular structure
20090000756 - Reducing residual stresses during sand casting
20090000765 - Viscous heater, refrigerant compressor and control
20090000852 - Silent chain with asymmetric involute profile
20090001787 - Ionized air system and method for dissipating an electrostatic charge in a vehicle
20090001906 - Method and apparatus for controlling asynchronous motors
20090001909 - Automotive power inverter with reduced capacitive coupling
20090001915 - Method and apparatus for active voltage control of electric motors
20090001923 - Systems and methods for operating z-source inverter inductors in a continuous current mode
20090001996 - Systems and methods to evaluate permanent magnet motors
20090002184 - Apparatus and method for positioning a movable component of a motor actuated device
20090002222 - Method of estimating target elevation utilizing radar data fusion
20090003930 - Pinch bolt - split hub attachment assembly
20090004038 - Liquid-cooled rotor assembly for a supercharger
20090005206 - Hydraulic feed system for a transmission
20090005209 - Multi-speed transmission
20090005212 - One way clutch and synchronizer assembly
20090005932 - Trailer articulation angle estimation
20090005958 - Traffic probe in-vehicle map-based process to reduce data communications and improve accuracy
20090005974 - Fuel cost predictor system
20090005985 - Gps-based in-vehicle sensor calibration algorithm
October 2008 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20080256778 - Method for joining tubes
20080256782 - Methods for forming a magnet in a rotor
20080256783 - Method for producing a stator assembly
20080257310 - Hybrid powertrain with reversing engine and method of control
20080257305 - System for controlling fuel injectors
20080257306 - Method and apparatus for selecting a combustion mode for an internal combustion engine
20080258552 - Fuel filler door interlock assembly
20080258655 - Hybrid motor boost system and methods
20080258661 - Inverter topology for an electric motor
20080258673 - Method and system for pulse position scheduling in electric drives
20080260362 - Method and system for operating a motor to avoid selected pulse ratio values
20080261102 - Sulfonated-perfluorocyclobutane polyelectrolyte membranes for fuel cells
20080261756 - Multi-speed transmission
20080261757 - Multi-speed transmission
20080261758 - Multi-speed transmission
20080261759 - Multi-speed transmission
20080261760 - Multi-speed transmission
20080261761 - Multi-speed transmission
20080262673 - Engine oil temperature diagnostic methods and systems
20080262694 - Method and apparatus to optimize engine warm up
20080262698 - Method and apparatus to determine instantaneous engine power loss for a powertrain system
20080250776 - Mixing apparatus for an exhaust after-treatment system
20080250778 - Excess nh3 storage control for scr catalysts
20080250841 - Stake punch
20080250890 - Backup alignment system for an internal mode switch
20080251045 - Oil feed system for a hydraulically actuated cam phaser
20080252091 - Cargo retention device and method
20080252094 - Locking arrangements for removable end gates
20080255720 - Method and apparatus for validating processors using seed and key tests
20080255725 - Interior component management of a vehicle via occupant monitoring
20080245129 - System for detecting failures in fuel systems
20080245130 - System for detecting failures in fuel systems
20080245201 - Workpiece cutting and free body scrap collection system
20080245340 - Combustion seal
20080246296 - Static-reducing vehicle seat
20080246997 - Table interpolation methods and systems
20080247862 - Compressor inlet duct
20080247882 - Split-pressure dual pump hydraulic fluid supply system for a multi-speed transmission and method
20080248368 - Microtextured fuel cell elements for improved water management
20080249693 - Method of selecting a transmission shift schedule
20080235931 - Apparatus and method of assembling a piston on a shaft over a lip seal
20080235932 - Method for positioning and joining panels
20080236142 - Method and apparatus for exhaust gas purifying using hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reduction
20080236646 - Thermal optimization of a solar photovoltaic powered electrolyzer system
20080236647 - Apparatus to reduce the cost of renewable hydrogen fuel generation by electrolysis using combined solar and grid power
20080236720 - Joining polymer workpieces to other components
20080236921 - Method for controlling engine speed in a hybrid electric vehicle
20080236930 - Soft start fuel cell control strategy
20080237303 - Decision method for dressing of welding electrodes
20080237503 - Fuel contaminant light sensor
20080237517 - Method and system for controlling a valve device
20080238178 - Vehicle seat belt assembly
20080238642 - Vehicle system and method for preparing an in-vehicle device
20080239776 - Cooling electronic components
20080241033 - Ammonia storage for on-vehicle engine
20080241296 - Durable tool for molding of polymer composites
20080241607 - Water removal system for non-reactive regions in pefmc stacks
20080241608 - Method of starting up a fuel cell under conditions in which water may freeze
20080241699 - Lithium-ion battery electrolytes
20080242315 - Traffic data collection utilizing a cellular communication network and probe units
20080242472 - 8-speed transmission
20080242473 - 8-speed transmission
20080243346 - Method and apparatus for controlling power flow in a hybrid powertrain system
September 2008 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20080229720 - Method and apparatus for monitoring the restriction level of a vehicular air filter element
20080229727 - Normalizing oxygen storage capacity(osc) for catalyst monitoring
20080229806 - Knock system with detection zones
20080229814 - Crank position correction using cylinder pressure
20080229870 - Pneumatic accelerator pedal actuator
20080230024 - Controlling two cam phasers with one cam position sensor
20080230038 - Vapor assisted cold start architecture utilizing tank grade vent valves
20080230999 - Seal installation tool and method of using same
20080231062 - Trunk emergency release handle having a luminous insert
20080231070 - Movable closeout device for a convertible roof
20080232026 - Thin film capacitor and methods of making same
20080234097 - Clutch control for hybrid transmission
20080234106 - Engine control for displacement on demand
20080234907 - Override of automatic braking in a collision mitigation and/or avoidance system
20080222853 - Shape memory alloy reinforced hoses and clamps
20080223019 - Scr cold start heating system for a diesel exhaust
20080223037 - Turbocharger assembly with catalyst coating
20080223111 - System for detecting hydraulic fluid leaks
20080223114 - Engine oil viscosity diagnostic systems and methods
20080223123 - Air filter restriction monitoring without pre-throttle pressure sensors
20080223248 - Assembly for aligning and interlocking an electro-monorail system and vertical lift station
20080223334 - Torque based fuel cut-off
20080223335 - Throttle body restriction indicator
20080223347 - Engine pcv system with hydrophobic, oleophobic membrane for air/oil separation
20080223453 - Ethanol compensated fuel density for fuel consumed calculation
20080223681 - Selectable one-way clutch
20080223685 - Clutch exhaust assembly and method
20080224509 - Vehicle seat assembly
20080224649 - Anti-windup control for a current regulator of a pulse width modulation inverter
20080224651 - Method and system for controlling permanent magnet ac machines
20080224687 - Method and apparatus for monitoring fuel cells
20080224888 - Systems and methods for digital signal processing
20080224896 - Radios, systems, and method for providing real-time information about user-defined geographic locations
20080225482 - Semiconductor cooling system for use in electric or hybrid vehicle
20080227584 - Transmission assembly
20080227586 - Wide ratio transmissions with four planetary gear sets and three fixed interconnections
20080227587 - Multi-speed transmission
20080228337 - Method for operating an engine control module under low voltage conditions
20080228351 - Speed-limiting accessory drive system and method of controlling speed of a driven accessory
20080228369 - Accelerator/brake pedal management for torque-based engine control
20080217131 - Dual one-way clutch assembly
20080217863 - Shaft interface debris seal
20080217927 - Cable systems having at least one section formed of an active material
20080217941 - Active material enabled self-presenting devices
20080217942 - Handle for vehicle door
20080217955 - Vehicle door auxiliary latch release
20080218325 - Method for measuring the amount of air in a fluid
20080219032 - Method and system for operating a power converter
20080220923 - Control system for a differential in a transmission
20080220934 - Hybrid powertrain torque control
20080220939 - Control system for electronic range selection in a dual clutch transmission
20080221763 - Vehicle transmission shift inhibit method and apparatus
20080221765 - Torque converter clutch control system
20080221818 - Correction of factors in vehicle accelerometer signals
20080210188 - Air induction housing having a perforated sound attenuation wall
20080212335 - Vehicle lamp collapsible closeout
August 2008 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20080201914 - Trim clip
20080202203 - Piston delamination testing apparatus
20080202265 - Multi-speed transmission with countershaft gearing
20080202266 - Multi-speed transmission with countershaft gearing
20080202267 - Multi-speed transmission with countershaft gearing
20080202268 - Multi-speed transmission with a countershaft gearing
20080202469 - Method and apparatus for controlling a homogeneous charge compression ignition engine
20080202637 - Method for improving adhesion between a shape memory alloy and a polymer
20080203120 - Spare tire tuned mass damper
20080203760 - Active material based closure hinge and alignment process
20080204191 - System and method for controlling information access on a mobile platform
20080205320 - Method and system for selectively communicating with mobile platforms
20080206604 - Washer fluid system for fuel cell vehicles
20080206608 - Method for dynamic adaptive relative humidity control in the cathode of a fuel cell stack
20080207363 - Low cost torque vectoring system
20080207372 - Three mode electrically-variable transmission
20080207373 - Electrically-variable transmission having two forward low range electrically-variable modes and a reverse electrically-variable mode
20080207380 - Wide ratio transmissions with multliple gear ratios
20080207381 - Multi-speed transmission
20080208405 - Method and system for facilitating communication of information to a mobile platform
20080208406 - Nonlinear vehicle yaw/roll/sideslip command interpreter
20080208410 - Secure control mode transition methods for an active front steer system
20080208420 - Torque control arbitration in powertrain systems
20080196408 - Variable geometry exhaust cooler
20080196496 - Wheel balancing method and apparatus
20080196526 - Multi speed transmission having a countershaft gearing arrangement
20080196683 - High performance overhead valvetrain assembly
20080196684 - Hydraulic lash adjuster
20080196693 - Multiple injection blend for direct injected engines
20080196694 - Multiple injection blend for direct injected engines
20080196950 - Method and system for determing current in an electrical component
20080197552 - Single fastener strut top mount and method of optimizing same
20080197643 - Adjustable striker assembly
20080197653 - Pivot and stow seating
20080197796 - System and method for controlling electric drive systems
20080197800 - Reduction of subharmonic oscillation at high frequency operation of a power inverter
20080197902 - Method and apparatus to reduce pwm voltage distortion in electric drives
20080198617 - Led adaptive forward lighting systems
20080198633 - Method and system for operating a power converter
20080200109 - Asymmetrical pressure relief vent
20080200296 - Electrically-variable transmission with two differential gear sets
20080201036 - Oil temperature prediction and vehicle protection
20080190078 - Dpf heater attachment mechanisms
20080190163 - Apparatus for hole punching
20080190177 - Throttle inlet absolute air pressure sensor for dirty air filter detection
20080190228 - Electro-hydraulic control system with three-position dog clutch actuator valve
20080190292 - Shielded regeneration heating element for a particulate filter
20080190386 - Multi-step valve actuation system
20080190389 - Rocker assembly with adjustable swivel foot
20080190497 - Fluid displacement reservoir
20080190724 - Forward clutch high pressure holding valve for hybrid vehicles to enable engine start-stop-drive functions
20080191422 - Transmission pump seal
20080191454 - Reversibly deployable energy absorbing assembly and methods for operating the same
20080193255 - Method for attaching fastener to the inside of a member
20080193356 - Procedure for the hydrogenation of bnh-containing compounds
20080194377 - Apparatus and method of using a hardness differential and surface finish on mating hard gears
20080194381 - Variable k-factor torque converter
20080195297 - Method for on-board diagnosis of cold start emissions reduction control strategy
20080184695 - Post catalyst oxygen sensor diagnostic
20080184755 - Lubrication of magnesium workpieces for hot forming
20080184760 - Method and apparatus for hemming panels together
20080184762 - Metal forming apparatus
20080184763 - Metal forming apparatus characterized by rapid cooling and method of use thereof
20080184767 - Crimping apparatus and method
20080184776 - Adaptive oil pressure fault detection
20080184831 - Apparatus and method for securing transmission gear synchronizers to shafts
20080184947 - Engine valvetrain having variable valve lift timing and duration
20080184955 - Engine air intake system with resilient coupling having internal noise attenuation tuning
20080185079 - Lubricant for elevated temperature forming
20080185125 - Variable flow heat exchanger system and method
20080185251 - Clutch to clutch tie-up steady-state diagnostic
20080185254 - Fluid model control of electro-viscous fan clutch
20080185541 - Flow-regulating valve and oil level control system using same
20080185901 - Rotating joint with captured washer assembly and method
20080186158 - Active body ventilation system
20080186159 - Enabling vision systems in automobiles
20080187446 - Pressure regulating variable displacement vane pump
20080187786 - Apparatus for hydrogen-air mixing in a fuel cell assembly and method
20080187787 - Fuel cell stack end cell control methodology
20080187802 - Ptc element as a self regulating start resistor for a fuel cell stack
20080187804 - Method for improved power up-transient response in the fuel cell system
20080188161 - Method and system for forming a workpiece
20080188341 - Cycloid limited slip differential and method
20080188344 - Wide ratio transmission with four planetary gear sets
20080189006 - Method and system for securely storing odometer information in an automobile
20080189009 - Method and apparatus to monitor ambient sensing devices
20080189027 - Coordinated control of throttle and egr valve
20080189039 - Collision avoidance system and method of detecting overpass locations using data fusion
20080189236 - Monitoring a delivery chain network
July 2008 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20080178532 - Sealing arrangements for automotive doors
20080178696 - Multi-speed transmission with countershaft gearing arrangement
20080178828 - Single hydraulic circuit module for dual lift of multiple engine valves
20080178842 - Intake air over-restriction monitoring
20080178852 - Purge flow control to reduce air/fuel ratio imbalance
20080178856 - Oxygen sensor heater control methods and systems
20080179119 - Vehicle drive system, power management device, and method for managing power
20080179148 - Multistage jounce bumper
20080180000 - Power capacitors for ac motors mounted diametrically on associated transmissions
20080179980 - Permanent magnet machine rotor
20080181280 - Method and apparatus to monitor a temperature sensing device
20080182499 - Integrated system and method of battery cooling for a hybrid or fuel cell vehicle
20080182693 - Torque-transmitting assembly with dog clutch and hydrostatic damper and electrically variable transmission with same
20080182694 - Electrically variable transmission device using multiple pairings of electrical machines
20080182696 - Method and apparatus to control operation of a hydraulic control circuit for an electro-mechanical transmission
20080182700 - Multi-speed countershaft transmission with a planetary gear set and method
20080182705 - Multi-speed transmission
20080182706 - Multi-speed transmission
20080182709 - Valve configuration for a lubrication circuit of a latched pump applied clutch transmission
20080182719 - Electro-hydraulic control system with multiplexed trim valves for a transmission
20080183365 - System for controlling evaporative emissions
20080183372 - Method and apparatus to determine pressure in an unfired cylinder
20080183373 - Diagnostic methods and systems for active fuel management systems
20080183374 - Adaptive mbt spark advance for conventional powertrains
20080183405 - Torque estimator for ipm motors
20080172861 - Methods for manufacturing motor core parts with magnetic orientation
20080173057 - Stamping of work hardenable aluminum alloy sheets
20080173081 - Rough road detection system
20080173264 - Drive piston assembly for a valve actuator assembly
20080173268 - Hydraulic-pressure actuated locking mechanism and method
20080173271 - Adjustable helmholtz resonator
20080173284 - Engine pcv system with venturi nozzle for flow regulation
20080173397 - Method for routing electrical conductor between panels
20080174074 - Ring seal with inner lip
20080174261 - Power capacitors for ac motors mounted diametrically on associated transmissions
20080174300 - Hall-effect pressure switch
20080175739 - Supercharger with heat insulated gear case
20080175762 - Catalytic converter optimization
20080176696 - Electrically variable transmission having three interconnected planetary gear sets and clutched input
20080176697 - Multi-mode electrically variable transmissions with three fixed interconnections and two input clutches
20080176700 - Electro-hydraulic control system with multiplexed pressure switch diagnostic system
20080176704 - Multi-mode electrically variable transmissions with two brakes and three input clutches
20080176705 - Method and apparatus for control of a transmission torque converter clutch
20080176706 - Method and apparatus to control operation of an electro-mechanical transmission
20080176708 - Method and apparatus for control of transmission shifting
20080176709 - Method and apparatus to monitor devices of a hydraulic circuit of an electro-mechanical transmission
20080176965 - Enhancing proton conductivity of proton exchange membranes
20080177443 - Method and system for vehicle parking assistance
20080177453 - Commanded clutch diagnostic for hybrid vehicles
20080177702 - Retrieving case-based reasoning information from archive records
20080168817 - Tool for forming threaded hole in a hydroformed part
20080168961 - Intake assembly with integral resonators
20080169030 - Valve assembly for transmission fluid level management
20080169166 - Rocker clutch assembly
20080169699 - Pedal travel audit system
20080170958 - Rotor assembly and method of forming
20080171627 - Multi-speed transmission
20080171628 - Multi-speed transmission
20080171629 - Multi-speed transmission
20080172162 - Adaptive retarder control method and apparatus
20080163471 - Tire pressure monitor installation tool
20080163666 - Mandrel anchor for tube bending
20080163678 - Oil life monitoring system for a diesel engine
20080164389 - Component loading tool for assembly operations
20080164987 - State of health monitoring and reset methods and systems for on-board device driver integrated circuits
20080166599 - Fuel cell and method for reducing electrode degradation during startup and shutdown cycles
20080166620 - Additives for fuel cell layers
20080167161 - Automatic braking system
20080167781 - Threat assessment state processing for collision warning, mitigation and/or avoidance in ground-based vehicles
20080167787 - Airflow estimation method and apparatus for internal combustion engine
20080167788 - Fuel life monitor and engine management for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
20080168317 - Linked random access memory (ram) interleaved pattern persistence strategy
20080156302 - Exhaust gas recirculation estimation system
20080157951 - Vehicle parameter infrastructure security strategy
20080161154 - Multi-speed transmission with countershaft gearing
20080161159 - Method of detecting and preventing tie-up during a double transition up-shift
June 2008 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20080148933 - Piston top chamfer design to reduce noise and friction
20080149256 - Method and apparatus to minimize adhesive induced distortion
20080150457 - Method and apparatus for monitoring an electrical energy storage device
20080150552 - Apparatus and method for sensing water within a fuel-water separator assembly
20080153367 - Internal elastomer damper for vehicular propeller shafts
20080153654 - Multi-speed transmission
20080154454 - Engine off brake booster leak diagnostic systems and methods
20080141658 - Diesel exhaust control during limp-home mode
20080141659 - Emissions conformance for an exhaust after-treatment system having a dosing agent supply
20080141667 - Fuel-cell exhaust system
20080141684 - Liquid tank with combined liquid filling and liquid extraction conduit
20080141688 - Vehicle hvac system
20080141760 - Leak detection in a fuel cell system
20080141968 - Intake manifold assembly
20080143497 - Vehicle emergency communication mode method and apparatus
20080145715 - Control of nitrogen fraction in a flow shifting fuel cell system
20080145716 - Method of mitigating fuel cell degradation due to startup and shutdown via hydrogen/nitrogen storage
20080145717 - Method of operating a fuel cell stack
20080134817 - Multi-speed dual clutch transmission
20080134820 - Multi-speed dual clutch transmission
20080135010 - Intake assembly having helmholtz resonators
20080135025 - System for detecting purge valve malfunction
20080135316 - Method and apparatus for modeling diffusion in an electrochemical system
20080135339 - Method and apparatus for cooling and lubricating an off-axis motor/generator
20080136110 - Acoustic perimeter seal for vehicle energy storage module
20080136271 - Cooling system for an electric motor
20080138687 - Inexpensive approach for coating bipolar plates for pem fuel cells
20080139102 - Battery pack and hvac air handling and controls
20080140295 - Glow plug learn and control system
20080127634 - Hybrid catalyst for nox reduction using fuel hydrocarbons as reductant
20080127666 - Vehicle heat exchanger and cooling system
20080127936 - Variable pitch timing chain/belt for camshaft to crankshaft correlation
20080128394 - Monitoring and repair method for adhesive bonding
20080130305 - Led lights for interior automotive lighting
20080132369 - Longitudinal spring damper for damping chain vibration
20080133078 - Engine overrate detection method and apparatus
20080133090 - Reversibly opening and closing a grille using active materials
20080133112 - Spark advance for engine idle speed control
20080134257 - Gleaning localized information via at least one satellite television broadcast
May 2008 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20080120843 - Method for manufacturing low distortion carburized gears
20080120844 - Method for manufacture of shaped tubular part
20080121211 - Torque based air per cylinder and volumetric efficiency determination
20080121212 - Engine torque control
20080122213 - Three-dimensional vehicle frame
20080124587 - Electrically conductive, hydrophilic and acid resistant film
20080125264 - Input brake providing electric only fixed gear
20080125951 - Torque based engine speed control
20080126043 - Model-based torque converter control
20080126149 - Method to determine process input variables' values that optimally balance customer based probability of achieving quality and costs for multiple competing attributes
20080115486 - Flexible fuel tolerant catalytic converter diagnostic method
20080115491 - Exhaust gas recirculation system for an internal combustion engine
20080115492 - Exhaust gas recirculation system for an internal combustion engine
20080115755 - Light load air delivery system for an internal combustion engine
20080115768 - Flexible fuel prediction and driver message display
20080116834 - Methods and apparatus for an active front steering actuator
20080116840 - Pwm pattern sequence to reduce losses in voltage source inverters
20080117602 - Power inverter having liquid cooled capacitor and low inductance bus structure
20080118787 - Fuel cell heating
20080118788 - Supplemental coolant heating for fuel cells with metal plates
20080118809 - Use of a porous material in the manifolds of a fuel cell stack
20080118818 - Supports for fuel cell catalysts based on transition metal silicides
20080119240 - Method and system for informing a vehicle telematics user of a connection status
20080119313 - Hybrid powertrain having three interconnecting members and brakes
20080119314 - Hybrid powertrain having three planetary gearsets and brakes
20080119316 - Apparatus for expanding gear speed ratio coverage of an automatic transmission
20080119318 - Multi-speed transmission
20080119320 - Method and apparatus for controlling an electro-mechanical transmission during a shift execution
20080119321 - Control architecture and method for two-dimensional optimization of input torque and motor torque in fixed gear for a hybrid powertrain system
20080119326 - Gear clash logic
20080119976 - Prognostic for loss of high-voltage isolation
20080119999 - Gps altitude data for transmission control systems and methods
20080120000 - Control architecture for optimization and control of a hybrid powertrain system
20080120001 - Control architecture for selection of optimal mode or gear and input speed for a hybrid powertrain system
20080120002 - Control architecture and method for two-dimensional optimization of input speed and input torque in mode for a hybrid powertrain system
20080120009 - Engine torque control at high pressure ratio
20080120015 - Liquid fuel detection system
20080120016 - Adaptive nox emissions control for engines with variable cam phasers
20080120018 - Discrete variable valve lift diagnostic systems and methods
20080120124 - Method of tracking changes of subscribers for an in-vehicle telematics service
20080120516 - Variable bleed solenoid recovery system
20080110685 - Turbocompressor shutdown mechanism
20080110714 - Dual input clutch transmission with torque converter pump drive
20080110716 - Clutch damper for a crankshaft
20080113240 - Slow purge for improved water removal, freeze durability, purge energy efficiency and voltage degradation due to shutdown/startup cycling
20080113241 - Fuel cell microporous layer with microchannels
20080113245 - Method of making hydrophilic fuel cell bipolar plates
20080104815 - Fixture exchange rail system and method of use
20080104969 - Acoustic fluid level monitoring
20080104796 - Door closure assist assemblies
20080105476 - Power inverter connector having integrated current sensors
20080106058 - Detachable dual-use platform apparatus and method
20080106107 - Progressive energy absorber
20080106119 - Vehicle body to frame load absorbing structure
20080107929 - Fuel cell system having water-retaining material
20080107945 - Fuel cell substrate with an overcoat
20080108477 - Downhill vehicle speed control algorithm for electric driven vehicles
20080099256 - Accessory drive system for a hybrid vehicle
20080099289 - Coulomb damped disc brake rotor and method of manufacturing
20080099301 - Clutch for a transmission
20080099573 - Spray penetration control method
20080100070 - Vehicle door latch striker
20080100071 - Active material actuated flow trips
20080100079 - Compartment access system with active material component and method for controlling access to an interior compartment
20080100159 - Apparatus for cooling stator lamination stacks of electircal machines
20080100167 - Permanent magnet machine rotor
20080100254 - Method and system for controlling synchronous motor drive systems
20080101013 - Power module having self-contained cooling system
20080102326 - Fuel cell start optimization
20080103002 - Hybrid electrically variable transmission with dual power paths and selective motor connection
20080103003 - Method and apparatus to control operation of a hydraulic control circuit for an electro-mechanical transmission
20080103679 - Accessory drive system
April 2008 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20080092390 - Method for in-situ foaming of metal foam in hollow structure
20080093172 - Engine oil change detection systems and methods
20080094023 - Method and apparatus for pwm control of voltage source inverter to minimize current sampling errors in electric drives
20080095627 - Fan blades having variable pitch compliantly responsive to a linear actuator
20080096036 - Sacrificial coatings for magnesium components
20080096039 - Method of making precursor hollow castings for tube manufacture
20080096711 - Variable speed accessory drive system
20080097700 - Collision avoidance system and method of aiding rearward vehicular motion
20080086857 - Tailor welded blank assembly and method
20080087518 - Clutch for a transmission
20080087650 - Method for single side welding of laminate steel
20080088577 - Vehicular multifunction control system
20080090060 - Low shrink low density laminate formulation
20080090122 - Integrated pressure relief valve for fuel cell stack
20080091318 - Method and system for lane centering control
20080091367 - Method and apparatus for measurement of fuel cell high frequency resistance in the presence of large undesirable signals
20080092258 - High voltage energy storage connection monitoring system and method
20080083212 - Oxygen based particulate filter regeneration strategy
20080083271 - Diesel oxidation catalyst (doc) temperature sensor rationality diagnostic
20080083395 - Method and apparatus for generating crankshaft synchronized sine wave
20080083426 - Simplified method for cleaning production tools used for metal forming
20080085568 - Method for repairing bonded metallic structures
20080085805 - Multi-speed transmission
20080085806 - Multi-speed transmission
20080085807 - Multi-speed transmission
20080085808 - Multi-speed transmission
20080085809 - Multi-speed transmission
20080085810 - Multi-speed transmission
20080085811 - Multi-speed transmission
20080085812 - Multi-speed transmission
20080085813 - Multi-speed transmission
20080086256 - Method for adapting torque model for improved zero torque identification
20080078167 - Method and apparatus for controlling engine operation during regeneration of an exhaust aftertreatment system
20080078225 - Lubricant formulation for high temperature metal forming processes
20080078236 - Adaptive learning method for clean particulate filter pressure drop
20080078361 - Method of crank signal disturbance compensation
20080078521 - Galvanic corrosion protection for magnesium components using cast-in-place isolators
20080078598 - Fuel tank mount
20080078635 - Damper assembly
20080078749 - Welding electrode with contoured face
20080078896 - Active material based suction cups
20080079222 - Temperature adaptive radial shaft seal assemblies using shape memory alloy elements
20080079418 - High-precision rogowski current transformer
20080081149 - Gas diffusing laminated steel sandwich panels
20080081224 - Fuel cell startup method for fast freeze startup
20080081225 - Method for managing fuel cell power increases using air flow feedback delay
20080081238 - Water transfer efficiency improvement in a membrane humidifier by reducing dry air inlet temperature
20080081722 - Multi-mode electrically variable transmissions with interconnected gearsets
20080081723 - Multi-mode electrically variable transmissions with at least one brake and three clutches
20080081735 - Control of engine torque reduction at upshift initiation
20080082234 - Method and system for coordinating a vehicle stability control system with a suspension damper control sub-system
20080082243 - Method and apparatus for generating a cornering-corrected elsd control signal
20080082245 - Virtual accelerometer
20080082559 - Method of linking information to an electronically enabled manufactured part archive
March 2008 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20080072399 - Adjustable deck lid hinge
20080072582 - Exhaust gas cooler
20080072666 - Method for controlling a filter maintenance indicator
20080072703 - Transmission having a sealing baffle
20080072872 - Method and apparatus to control fuel injection
20080073133 - Vehicle mounted fuel cell assembly
20080073171 - Clutch plate with internal fluid channels
20080073888 - Molding for vehicle headliner
20080073935 - Selectively retractable armrest for a slidable door
20080073973 - Method and system to prevent false speed display during high engine speed operation
20080074088 - High power permanent magnet alternator with improved controlled output
20080075986 - Stack shutdown purge method
20080075993 - Internal proton exchange membrane humidification and cooling with automotive coolant
20080076004 - Method for making super-hydrophilic and electrically conducting surfaces for fuel cell bipolar plates
20080076012 - Method for adaptive prediction of stack voltage in automotive fuel cell systems
20080076630 - Vehicle differential score protection
20080076635 - Method and apparatus for controlling a torque converter clutch
20080077292 - Keyfob with digital file storage and vehicular system for the use thereof
20080077310 - Methods of managing communications for an in-vehicle telematics system
20080066454 - Apparatus and method to inject a reductant into an exhaust gas feedstream
20080066455 - Method and apparatus to control injection of a reductant into an exhaust gas feedstream
20080066456 - Method and apparatus to selectively reduce nox in an exhaust gas feedstream
20080066805 - Pressure tank system with heat conducting layer
20080070733 - Electrically variable transmission with one or more off-axis motor/generators
20080070742 - Multi-speed transmission
20080071448 - Dual wire internal mode switch assembly
20080071452 - Method and system for determining the velocity of an automobile
20080071534 - Methods for using an interactive voice recognition system
20080060175 - Reversible attachment mechanisms
20080060350 - Regeneration control system for a particulate filter
20080060356 - Torque control of turbocharged engine
20080060594 - Engine tubular camshaft assembly with multi-lift cam sets and method
20080060605 - Remotely mounted high-pressure fuel pump assembly
20080060610 - Idle stability improvement for direct injected engines
20080060613 - Virtual bumper throttle control algorithm
20080060622 - Supercharger with housing internal noise attenuation
20080060623 - Supercharger with gear case cooling fan
20080060714 - Heated outlet valve for a hydrogen storage tank
20080060723 - Aluminum alloy for engine components
20080060859 - Light hybrid vehicle configuration
20080063547 - Integral filter and float for an electromagnetic pump
20080063924 - Fuel cell microporous layer including particles with a controlled pore size distribution
20080064324 - Satellite data messaging system with radio channel hyperlinking
20080064550 - Hybrid electrically variable transmission with geared reverse mode using single motor/generator
20080064562 - Method and apparatus to monitor operation of an auxiliary hydraulic pump in a transmission
20080065292 - Security strategies for an active front steer system
20080065294 - Mechanical and electrical locking coordination security strategy for an active front steer system
20080065299 - Internal mode switch bit pattern for clutch-to-clutch transmissions
20080065436 - Supply chain facility performance analyzer
20080053088 - Dual stage turbocharger control system
20080053403 - Airflow correction learning using electronic throttle control
20080053409 - Isolation system for high pressure spark ignition direct injection fuel delivery components
20080053415 - Pre-heating fuel for cold start
20080053739 - Pre-engineered frame portion and method of use therefor
20080055938 - Pwm method for cycloconverter
20080055954 - Control scheme for dc/ac cycloconverter
20080056842 - Fastener for attachment by friction stir processing
20080058145 - Electrically variable transmission with a compound motor/generator
20080058160 - Powertrain and method of operation
20080058161 - Torque converter clutch slip control
20080059016 - Distributed arithmetic logic unit security check
20080059017 - Vehicle speed sensor diagnostic system and method
20080059049 - Humidity based control system for an internal combustion engine
20080059476 - Method for protecting user privacy in short range communication
February 2008 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20080047257 - Method for detecting steady-state and transient air flow conditions for cam-phased engines
20080047378 - Powertrain with torque converter and axially compact seven speed dual clutch transmission
20080047379 - Powertrain with torque converter and axially compact seven speed dual clutch transmission
20080047394 - Thermal valve assembly stand tube
20080047523 - Diesel combustion mode switching control strategy and model
20080047524 - Fuel-cut manifold absolute pressure control
20080047619 - Multi stage pressure regulator
20080047798 - One-way clutch with dog-clutch and synchronizer
20080047800 - Latched-pump applied clutch
20080048371 - Indexing attachment mechanism for torsion bars
20080048470 - Tubular instrument panel support structure
20080050619 - Fuel cell life counter and method of managing remaining life
20080050620 - Detection of cell-to-cell variability in water holdup using pattern recognition techniques
20080050621 - Managing mea hydration cycling life
20080050625 - Fuel cell valve with hydrophobically enhanced surface
20080050627 - Fuel cell stack and hydrogen supply including a positive temperature coefficient ceramic heater
20080050643 - Electrically conductive lands adhered to gas diffusion media and methods of making and using the same
20080051242 - Variable speed accessory drive system for a hybrid vehicle
20080051973 - Method and apparatus for estimating exhaust pressure of an internal combustion engine
20080052042 - Intake manifold tuning valve fuzzy logic diagnostic
20080041645 - Method and system for estimating barometric pressure in a hybrid vehicle
20080042305 - Cavitation reaction apparatus
20080042368 - Piston ring assembly including a self accommodating smart piston ring
20080042615 - Method for improving fuel economy of a hybrid vehicle
20080044702 - Diagnostic system for unbalanced motor shafts for high speed compressor
20080044716 - Durable layer structure and method for making same
20080045365 - Hybrid architecture incorporating three motor generators and brakes
20080045373 - Multi-speed countershaft transmission with a planetary gear set
20080046151 - Method and system for adjusting vehicular components based on sun position
20080046157 - Deceleration dependent shift control
20080046158 - Torque distribution system with electronic power take-off module
20080046172 - Method and apparatus for communicating a graphic image to a mobile platform via broadcast services
20080034749 - Active material actuator with modulated movement
20080034750 - Active material actuator assembly
20080034767 - Methods of optimizing vehicular air conditioning control systems
20080034852 - Intake manifold assembly
20080035119 - System and method for determining ethanol content in fuel
20080038594 - Method of operating a fuel cell stack by monitoring membrane hydration
20080038602 - Method for mitigating cell degradation due to startup and shutdown via cathode re-circulation combined with electrical shorting of stack
20080038612 - Localized deactivation of a membrane
20080038625 - Fast recycling process for ruthenium, gold and titanium coatings from hydrophilic pem fuel cell bipolar plates
20080039257 - Transmission device with selectable motor connections
20080039258 - Hybrid architecture incorporating three interconnected gear sets and brakes
20080039259 - Hybrid powertrain
20080039263 - Starter alternator accessory drive system for a hybrid vehicle
20080039580 - Carbon and carbon composites with highly ordered mesosize pores
20080040000 - Vehicle yaw/roll stability control with semi-active suspension
20080028851 - Empty fuel level detection cross-check
20080028879 - Method and apparatus for fault-tolerant transmission gear selector lever position determination
20080028938 - Flow turning vane assembly with integrated hydrocarbon adsorbent
20080028814 - Sheet processing apparatus, method of use, and plastically deformed sheet
20080028888 - Oil pan assembly and method of selecting an oil pan
20080029363 - Snap-ring with additional loop
20080032685 - Method and system for communicating between a communications source and a mobile platform
20080032721 - Method and system for communicating information to a user of a mobile platform via broadcast services
20080032851 - Apparatus and method for strengthening gear teeth
20080032855 - Method and apparatus to control an electro-hydraulic transmission during shifting event
20080032859 - Torque converter clutch virtual adapt learn method and system
20080032860 - Torque converter clutch lock on method and low slip regulation
January 2008 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20080022658 - Method and apparatus for monitoring a urea injection system in an exhaust aftertreatment system
20080022659 - Method and apparatus for urea injection in an exhaust aftertreatment system
20080022795 - Method and apparatus for the separation of a first structure from a second structure at a connecting point
20080023245 - Method and apparatus for controlling seat position based on seatbelt usage
20080023871 - Methods of forming polymeric articles having continuous support structures
20080023957 - Tank assembly for alternative fuel vehicles
20080026274 - Flow shifting coolant during freeze start-up to promote stack durability and fast start-up
20080026280 - Multi-component fuel cell gasket for low temperature sealing and minimal membrane contamination
20080026908 - Tip-in bump reduction methods and systems
20080027151 - Polymer blocks for pem applications
20080027152 - Fluorinated polymer blocks for pem applications
20080027613 - Automatic transmission shift point control system and method of use
20080016865 - Engine backpressure compensation system for stable emissions
20080017162 - Surface treated compression ring and method of manufacture
20080017167 - Zone based knock reduction systems and methods for belt alternator starter hybrid systems
20080017430 - Fuel tank shield with cushion
20080017472 - Hydraulic system for an electro-mechanical transmission and method of providing fluid to transmission components
20080018131 - Gooseneck hinge assembly for vehicle
20080019901 - Method of making nio and ni nanostructures
20080020262 - Using sacrificial material to mitigate catalyst support corrosion in fuel cell electrode
20080020875 - Accessory drive system
20080021599 - Synthesized control input
20080021603 - Belt slip diagnostic system for accesory and hybrid electric drives
20080021615 - Method for controlling vehicle airbag status during a vehicle dynamic situation
20080011069 - Rough road detection system using normalization analysis
20080011387 - Fuel flow restriction plug for recirculation pipe
20080011528 - Vehicular electrical system and control method therefor
20080011753 - Reconfigurable storage bins having a structural component formed of a shape memory material
20080014472 - Fuel cell anode stoichiometry control
20080015073 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gear sets
20080015082 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gear sets and two fixed interconnections and a stationary interconnection
20080007202 - System and method for optimizing grid charging of an electric/hybrid vehicle
20080009391 - Powertrain overspeed protection
20080009995 - Transmission slip control
20080000071 - Method and apparatus for hemming and sealing a joint
20080000438 - System for controlling the response time of a hydraulic system
20080000550 - Salt bath ferritic nitrocarburizing of brake rotors
20080001313 - Membrane humidifier for a fuel cell
20080001931 - Vehicular interface including steering wheel control assembly
20080003074 - Broaching apparatus and method for producing a gear member with tapered gear teeth
20080004769 - Method and apparatus for detecting and differentiating users of a device
20080004779 - Apparatus and method to control transmission torque output during a gear-to-gear shift
20080004784 - Powertrain and method for controlling a driveline retarder
20080004790 - Methods and system for providing routing assistance to a vehicle
December 2007 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20070294950 - Vehicle window mounting assembly
20070295297 - Crankshaft stop positioning control system
20070295422 - Flexible sleeve liner for a convolute duct
20070295469 - Process for lost-foam casting with chill
20070295475 - Method and apparatus for improving vehicle fuel economy
20070295544 - Regenerative braking halo and method
20070295572 - Electronically controlled converter clutch for an automatic transmission
20070295698 - Projection welded fastener with integral sealer
20070295704 - Additives for improved weldable composites
20070295784 - Transition joint and method for attaching dissimilar metal tubes
20070295875 - Stowable cup holder tray assembly
20070296564 - Rear collision warning system
20070296567 - Fuel economy indicator lamp control system
20070296640 - Multi-beam antenna with shared dielectric lens
20070298267 - Adhesion of polymeric coatings to bipolar plate surfaces using silane coupling agents
20070298275 - Damped automotive components with cast in place inserts and method of making same
20070298289 - Fuel cell system water management strategy for freeze capability
20070298296 - External control of a vehicle coolant pump with remote heating option
20070298297 - Stack end cell heater control methodology
20070298309 - Low-cost bipolar plate coatings for pem fuel cell
20070298923 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gear sets and clutched motor/generators
20070298924 - Electrically variable transmission having at least three planetary gear sets and one fixed interconnection
20070298926 - Multi-speed transmissions with three interconnected gearsets
20070298933 - Self cleaning logic valve assembly
20070299185 - Method for forming nanocomposites
20070299593 - Method and system for determining braking torque in an electronic braking system
20070289293 - Diesel exhaust system reversible particulate filter
20070289437 - Adjustable hydraulic support cylinder
20070290644 - Cold rattle reduction control system
20070293368 - Turbine offset matching control system
20070293994 - Hybrid road grade determination system
20070294007 - Active front steer angle sensor failure detection system and method
20070283755 - Fuel tank float arm assembly
20070284162 - Method for operating a hybrid electric powertrain based on predictive effects upon an electrical energy storage device
20070284163 - Method and apparatus for control of a hybrid electric vehicle to achieve a target life objective for an energy storage device
20070284166 - Advanced controls concept for hybrid fuel cell systems
20070284176 - Method and apparatus to control hydraulic pressure in an electro-mechanical transmission
20070284213 - Park-by-wire subsystem for a control system for an electrically variable hybrid transmission
20070284350 - System and method for reducing weld spatter
20070284897 - Releasable fastening device
20070284905 - Vehicle seat with swing-out lower seat portion
20070285059 - Method and apparatus for real-time life estimation of an electric energy storage device
20070285060 - Method and apparatus for determining the effect of temperature upon life expectancy of an electric energy storage device in a hybrid electric vehicle
20070285061 - Method and apparatus for real-time life estimation of an electric energy storage device in a hybrid electric vehicle
20070285063 - Method and apparatus for quantifying quiescent period temperature effects upon an electric energy storage device
20070285097 - Method and apparatus for predicting change in an operating state of an electric energy storage device
20070287041 - System level adjustments for increasing stack inlet rh
20070287044 - Exhaust emissions control of hydrogen throughout fuel cell stack operation
20070287057 - Method for making a hydrophilic corrosion resistant coating on low grade stainless steel/alloys for bipolar plates
20070288203 - Method, product and device for coding event history
20070288414 - System and method for selection of prediction tools
20070277953 - Semi-solid material formation within a cold chamber shot sleeve
20070278061 - Selectable one-way rocker clutch
20070280800 - Broaching apparatus and method for producing a gear member with tapered gear teeth
20070280869 - Methods for reversibly storing hydrogen
20070281193 - Multiple pressure regime control to minimize rh excursions during transients
20070281816 - Electro-hydraulic control system with interlock protection
20070281821 - Multi-speed transmissions with a long pinion
20070282521 - Interactive mapping enhancement to a vehicle navigation system
November 2007 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20070271764 - Method and apparatus for installation of blind rivets
20070272202 - Method and apparatus to control a transition between hcci and si combustion in a direct-injection gasoline engine
20070272203 - Method and apparatus to control operation of a homogeneous charge compression-ignition engine
20070273223 - Power capacitors mounted diametrically on electric motors
20070273608 - Anisotropic frequency selective ground plane for orthogonal pattern control of windshield antenna
20070275288 - Diffusion media for seal support for improved fuel cell design
20070275806 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gear sets, two fixed interconnections and clutched input
20070275807 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gear sets, a stationary member, three fixed interconnections and clutched input
20070275813 - Multi-speed transmissions with a long pinion and four fixed interconnections
20070275814 - Two-planetary electrically variable transmissions with multiple fixed ratios
20070275815 - Multi-speed transmissions with a long pinion and one fixed interconnection
20070276569 - Method and apparatus to control an electro-mechanical transmission during shifting event
20070276581 - Alerting a vehicle operator to traffic movement
20070277193 - Methods for realizing an in-vehicle ringtone
20070266541 - Method for opening an automotive fuel door
20070266701 - Exhaust particulate filter
20070267064 - Dual float rollover valve
20070267236 - Integrated automotive tie bar and upper condenser, radiator and fan module brackets
20070267245 - Floating torque tube propeller shaft assembly
20070267876 - On demand morphable automotive body moldings and surfaces
20070267888 - Door assist pedal
20070267916 - Method to reduce the turn radius of motor vehicles utilizing automatic single side rear brake application
20070269337 - High strength/ductility magnesium-based alloys for structural applications
20070270029 - Method for adhesive bonding of a tubular member to a casting
20070270262 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gear sets, clutched input, two fixed interconnections and a stationary member
20070271017 - Weight dependent trailering switch
20070271204 - Verification of linear hybrid automaton
20070261311 - Linear motor-actuated automotive power windows
20070261395 - Diesel exhaust system variable backpressure muffler
20070261652 - Compact lash adjuster feed channel apparatus
20070261656 - System to reduce crankshaft speed variations
20070261672 - Method and apparatus for operating a spark-ignited direct fuel injection engine
20070261680 - Inlet air heater system
20070261786 - Method for attaching intersecting tubes
20070262057 - Method for adhesive bonding together of metal sheets
20070264182 - Reversible hydrogen storage systems
20070265127 - Electrically variable transmission with multiple interconnected gearsets
20070265805 - Rapid engine mapping and modeling
20070256651 - Valve actuator assembly having a center biased spool valve with detent feature
20070256779 - Model surface texturing film
20070257119 - Thermal valve assembly
20070257505 - Fuel filler door interlock assembly for a slidable door
20070260381 - Synchronous shift execution for hybrid transmission
20070260389 - Redundant torque security path
20070251664 - Casting method and mold design for optimization of material properties of a casting
20070252369 - Air bag system
20070252370 - Air bag system
20070252396 - Aluminum brush guard assembly
20070252462 - Structural support member for electric motor/generator in electromechanical transmission
20070252471 - Stator segment and method of assembly
20070255568 - Methods for communicating a menu structure to a user within a vehicle
October 2007 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20070245818 - Method for internal combustion engine control using pressure ratios
20070246004 - Method for controlling fuel injection in a compression ignition engine
20070246203 - Teflon coated heat exchanger
20070246285 - Active material based conformable and reconfigurable seats
20070246898 - Discrete active seal assemblies
20070246955 - Adjustable striker for vehicle closure
20070246979 - Active material actuated headrest assemblies
20070248830 - Two-tone paint application
20070249462 - Resolving a non-commanded neutral state in a clutch-to-clutch transmission
20070249463 - Resolving tie-up in a clutch-to-clutch transmission
20070249464 - Shift and throttle management during cruise control
20070250255 - Method and apparatus for determining piston position in an engine
20070250256 - Homogeneous charge compression ignition engine operation
20070240919 - Dual-pump fluid distribution system for a hybrid electric vehicle
20070243810 - Active material enabled vents and methods of use
20070244615 - Method for realizing a preferred in-vehicle chime
20070244641 - Active material based haptic communication systems
20070234980 - Engine coolant pump drive system and apparatus for a vehicle
20070234994 - Scuff resistant aluminum piston and aluminum cylinder bore combination and method of making
20070239362 - Fictitious play based assembly sequence optimization considering process constraints
20070239363 - Method for making an infeasible sequence of things feasible
20070227104 - Zone heated diesel particulate filter electrical connection
20070227224 - Variable curvature tube and draw die therefor
20070228769 - Side impact protection device packaged between inner and outer panels
20070230196 - Composite products and methods of making the same
20070233353 - Enhanced adaptive cruise control system with forward vehicle collision mitigation
20070233359 - System and method for aggregating probe vehicle data
September 2007 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20070220869 - Diesel particulate filter regeneration via resistive surface heating
20070220870 - Zone heated inlet ignited diesel particulate filter regeneration
20070220879 - Pressure regulation in an automatic transmission
20070220960 - Method and apparatus for engine torque sensing
20070221149 - Auxiliary cam phaser hydraulic circuit and method of operation
20070221167 - Secured operation of electronic throttle control (etc) in dual module system
20070221168 - Engine control system with user-commanded engine speed adjustments in varying increments
20070221462 - Method for learning the flow rate of hydraulic fluid in an automatic transmission
20070221467 - Control method and apparatus for a transmission clutch system
20070221631 - Method for joining or repairing metal surface parts
20070223853 - Pump bearing assembly with seal
20070224102 - Xli3n2 compounds and their hydrides as hydrogen storage materials
20070225097 - Three planetary electrically variable transmissions with mechanical reverse
20070225886 - Parameter state estimation
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20070225888 - Driveline lash estimation and clunk management using multivariable active driveline damping
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20070212184 - Vehicle load floor with variable friction
20070212188 - Nut and method for adhesive nut attachment
20070212999 - Duct attachment for motor vehicle
20070213151 - Accessory drive system and method for a belt-alternator-starter electric hybrid vehicle
20070213159 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gear sets, two fixed constraints and a stationary member
20070213174 - On-board hybrid transmission auxiliary-pump priming control system
20070213886 - Method and system for driver handling skill recognition through driver's steering behavior
20070213893 - Algorithm for early detection of wheel misalignment using on-vehicle instrumentation
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August 2007 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20070199246 - Window regulator cable drum
20070199316 - Hybrid powertrain with valve assembly for dual pumps
20070199397 - Transmission with torque sensors and method of controlling a transmission
20070199625 - Copper precipitate carburized steels and related method
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20070200277 - Fuel cell plate design
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20070202247 - Method of depositing a nanoparticle coating on a bipolar plate and removing the nanoparticle coating from the lands of the bipolar plate
20070193030 - Net formed gear member and method of manufacture
20070193394 - Push rod to brake pedal assembly and method of assembly
20070193013 - Method for forming a complex-shaped tubular structure
20070193393 - Push rod bracket assembly for use with a brake pedal assembly and method of assembly thereto
20070193400 - Clutch pedal mechanism with variable resistive force
20070194561 - Air bag system
20070194725 - Automobile lighting pulse width modulation duty cycle control with voltage and temperature compensation
20070197335 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gear sets, a stationary member and three fixed interconnections
20070198135 - Applying real-time control to a production system
20070198140 - Inter vehicular ad hoc routing protocol and communication system
20070186398 - De-burring apparatus for a hobbing machine
20070186573 - Methods of and systems for dual drive hvac compressor controls in automotive vehicles
20070187469 - Friction stir weld bonding of metal-polymer-metal laminates
20070187935 - Air bag system
20070188004 - Active material actuated headrest assemblies
20070191027 - Method for identifying appropriate public safety answering points
20070191181 - Method and apparatus for controlling vehicle rollback
20070191182 - Park inhibit assembly for an electric transmission range selection system
20070191969 - Automated state change notification
20070192213 - Feedback control theoretic parts inventory management model
20070192436 - Method to confirm the server identity for server-initiated services
20070181226 - Magnesium grain-refining using titanium
20070182146 - Pyrotechnic triggering of thermally activated shape memory materials for selectively changing a structural and/or mechanical property of a vehicle member
20070182623 - Method and apparatus for on-vehicle calibration and orientation of object-tracking systems
20070184933 - Wide ratio transmission
20070185623 - Vehicle wheel lift detection
20070175010 - Method for monitoring the installation of blind rivets
20070175294 - Extension housing to transmission case attachment
20070175415 - Method for designing an engine component temperature estimator
20070175438 - Method and apparatus to control combustion in a spray-guided direct injection spark-ignited engine
20070175440 - Method and apparatus for a spark-ignited direct injection engine
20070175451 - Fuel injector isolation seat
20070175452 - Model-based inlet air dynamics state characterization
20070175568 - Method for brazing and adhesive bonding
20070175868 - Single drive and source for adjacently clamping and resistance welding
20070175867 - Method for improving single sided resistance spot welds
20070175894 - Coolant ventilation system
20070176336 - Air spring assembly
20070176412 - Snap ring locking clip and method
20070176459 - Reconfigurable sun visor
20070176499 - Cooling system and method for electric motors with concentrated windings
20070177752 - Microphone apparatus with increased directivity
20070178042 - Sodium alanate hydrogen storage material
20070178342 - Pulsed coolant control for improved stack cold starting
20070179009 - Multi speed transmission
20070179019 - Torque transmitting mechanism engagement control system and method
20070179691 - Distributed diagnostics architecture
20070179695 - Driveline clunk detection and control
20070179698 - Traction control method for a tracked vehicle
20070179701 - Vehicle presence indication
20070179753 - Curve fitting for signal estimation, prediction, and parametrization
July 2007 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20070174055 - Method and system for dynamic nametag scoring
20070163233 - Apparatus for sensing particulates in a gas flow stream
20070163337 - Sensor assembly and method of assembling a sensor module in a transmission
20070163545 - Isolated fuel delivery system
20070163556 - Reverse rotation intake manifold protection system and method
20070163686 - Two-way shape memory surfaces
20070163744 - Cylinder block casting bulkhead window formation
20070163818 - Accessory drive system and method for a hybrid vehicle with an electric variable transmission
20070163853 - Selectable one-way clutch
20070164603 - Brake steering method and apparatus
20070164852 - Lane departure warning and avoidance system with warning modification criteria
20070166174 - Statically sealed high pressure fuel pump and method
20070167200 - Method and apparatus for initiating communication via a multi-mode system in a vehicle
20070167267 - Pressure regulator valve with boost feature
20070167285 - Reduced engine load at stop apparatus and method
20070168103 - Neutral idle hill detection
20070168113 - Map-aided vision-based lane sensing
20070168761 - Method for centralization of process sequence checking
20070157449 - Automatic fastener loader
20070157746 - Corrosion resistant weldable bosses
20070158197 - Anodized substrate layer with solid lubricant
20070158312 - Method for projection bonding of telescoped tubes
20070158528 - Cavity-creating tool for foaming operation
20070158616 - Corrosion inhibitors in polyurea coatings
20070159137 - Method and apparatus for generalized recursive least-squares process for battery state of charge and state of health
20070159395 - Method for fabricating antenna structures having adjustable radiation characteristics
20070159396 - Antenna structures having adjustable radiation characteristics
20070162163 - Method and system for analyzing throughput
20070162202 - Roll stability indicator for vehicle rollover control
20070162204 - Enhanced roll stability indicator for vehicle rollover control
20070162409 - Creation and maintenance of ontologies
20070152424 - Vehicle-trailer low-speed offtracking control
20070156325 - Fuel efficiency determination for an engine
June 2007 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20070145749 - Hybrid electro-mechanical transmission with single motor/generator and method of control
20070149334 - Single range electrically variable transmission with lockup clutch and method of operation
20070149348 - Vehicle propulsion system
20070150157 - Speed control method for vehicle approaching and traveling on a curve
20070150196 - Method for detecting or predicting vehicle cut-ins
20070137406 - Motor vehicle shift handle attachment
20070137607 - Cylinder block mounted two-pass oil cooler
20070141238 - Nanoparticle coating process for fuel cell components
20070142145 - Automotive accessory drive system
20070142149 - Pulley assembly and method
20070142152 - Hybrid powertrain having a electrically variable transmission and engine valve control
20070142988 - Method for controlling a vehicle's lighting functionality
20070131003 - Bezel retainer clip
20070131056 - Preparing nanosize platinum-titanium alloys
20070132222 - Air bag with a supported channel
20070132415 - Method and apparatus for sensorless position control of a permanent magnet synchronous motor (pmsm) drive system
20070132456 - Method and article of manufacture for monitoring an electrical energy storage device
20070132563 - Speed-sensitive rear obstacle detection and avoidance system
20070133242 - Method and apparatus for controlling voltage linearity of voltage source inverters
20070135252 - Air purge method for a rotating clutch
20070135988 - Apparatus and method for comparing the fuel consumption of an alternative fuel vehicle with that of a traditionally fueled comparison vehicle
20070136040 - Method for assessing models of vehicle driving style or vehicle usage model detector
20070136063 - Adaptive nametag training with exogenous inputs
20070136069 - Method and system for customizing speech recognition in a mobile vehicle communication system
20070125184 - Torque monitoring system and method of monitoring engine torque
20070125609 - Transmission damping apparatus and method
20070126569 - Method and apparatus for transmission of wireless signals in a mobile platform
20070129064 - Method and system for automated recall notification
20070129196 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gear sets, four fixed interconnections and clutched input
20070129201 - Multi speed transmission
20070129202 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gear sets, four fixed interconnections and clutched input
20070129203 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gearsets and four fixed interconnections
20070129204 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gear sets with three interconnections
20070129867 - In-vehicle determination of the relative center of gravity height
20070129877 - Egr fuzzy logic pintle positioning system
20070130328 - Progress tracking method for uptime improvement
20070130469 - Use of global clock to secure and synchronize messages in xm and sms messages to a vehicle
May 2007 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20070119406 - Faulty lifter oil manifold assembly solenoid diagnostic system
20070119417 - Fuel adaptation in a homogeneous charge compression ignition engine
20070119432 - Quick egr flow restriction test based on compensated mass flow differential
20070119667 - Rotor assembly and method
20070119668 - Hydroformed drum brake shoe assembly for vehicles and method of making same
20070119671 - Decoupled mono tube damper assembly
20070119718 - Optimizing photovoltaic-electrolyzer efficiency
20070119985 - Fluid entrainment apparatus
20070120390 - Method and apparatus for sunvisor attachment
20070122439 - Test medium, system and method for the evaluation of surfaces
20070122662 - Method of operating a fuel cell stack
20070123157 - Structurally-integrated hvac duct
20070124055 - Fuel reforming estimation in hcci engines
20070113548 - Reduced stall capacity torque converter
20070113632 - Engine idle performance fault source control system
20070113670 - Method for estimating transmission input torque
20070113693 - Multi-speed transmission with hi-lo output torque-transmitting mechanisms and gear sets
20070113696 - Power transmission
20070113704 - Platinum particles with varying morphology
20070113813 - Two-step rocker arm having roller element cam followers
20070113814 - Method of starting a hybrid vehicle
20070113821 - Method and apparatus to control combustion in a multi-cylinder homogeneous charge compression-ignition engine
20070113828 - Fuel injector isolating and sealing member
20070114091 - Automatic calibration of vehicle transmission using load sensing
20070114106 - Method of controlling a torque-transmitting mechanism and clutch capacity control system
20070114165 - Fuel filter
20070114773 - Driver control input device for drive-by-wire system
20070115604 - System and method for monitoring an electrical power relay in a hybrid electric vehicle
20070116538 - Friction stir rivet and method of joining therewith
20070116541 - Snap ring design with anti-rotation structures at outer diameter
20070117640 - Composite clutch shaft assembly
20070117667 - Intake manifold pressure control apparatus and method for a hybrid propulsion system
20070117668 - Electro-mechanical transmission with six speed ratios and a method of redesigning a transmission
20070117671 - Multiplexed control system and method for an electrically variable hybrid transmission
20070117673 - Multi-speed planetary transmission
20070118259 - Vehicle seat
20070107244 - Tool for indicating flushness of sunroof panel
20070107543 - Shift mechanism for a manual planetary transmission
20070109104 - Active material based haptic alert system
20070111837 - Electrically variable transmissions with three interconnected gearsets
20070112474 - Vehicle stability control with lateral dynamics feedback
20070112494 - Method and apparatus for vehicle and engine operation
20070112503 - System for and method of monitoring real time traffic conditions using probe vehicles
20070112504 - Method and system for providing wireless connection conditions along a navigation route
20070101786 - Method for tube forming
20070101953 - Active de-aeration system for automotive coolant systems
20070102962 - Active material based tunable property automotive brackets
20070102965 - Hydroformed windshield surround frame for vehicles and method of making same
20070103289 - Method and apparatus for transmitting wireless signals on a mobile platform
20070104642 - Li-b-mg-x system for reversible hydrogen storage
20070105678 - Multi-mode electrically variable transmissions having two planetary gear sets with one fixed interconnection
20070106439 - Information system for an apparatus
20070095130 - Rough road detection system
20070095200 - Piston having asymmetrical pin bore slot placement
20070095589 - Wheel slip control system
20070095738 - Powdered metal magnetic filter and method for manufacturing same
20070095852 - Multiple color powder paint application
20070096503 - Hinge device
20070096557 - Rollback reduction in hybrid or conventional powertrain vehicle via vehicle stability enhancement system (vses)
20070096584 - Structure and method of rotor assembly without the hub
20070096705 - High-win circuit for multi-phase current mode control
20070096889 - Wireless sensing system
20070096890 - Wireless sensing system
20070098567 - Dual pump assembly
20070098908 - Coating process for fuel cell components
20070099738 - Electrically variable transmission with input split mode and compound split modes
20070099739 - Multiplexed pressure switch system for an electrically variable hybrid transmission
20070099741 - Three mode, multi-speed transmission
20070099758 - Selectable one-way clutch control
20070099759 - Vehicle speed control system
20070100537 - System for and method of updating traffic data using probe vehicles having exterior sensors
20070101236 - Method and system for performing function-specific memory checks within a vehicle-based control system
April 2007 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20070089404 - Nox reduction in lean burn engine exhaust
20070089705 - Combustion control method for a direct-injection controlled auto-ignition combustion engine
20070090569 - Method of making variable thickness tubular member for vehicles
20070090937 - Method for alerting a vehicle user to refuel prior to exceeding a remaining driving distance
20070090965 - Key-fob locating method and apparatus
20070091173 - Vehicular lane monitoring system utilizing front and rear cameras
20070092780 - Fuel cell component having a durable conductive and hydrophilic coating
20070093250 - Method and system for routing toll-free calls to wireless devices
20070093338 - Hybrid architecture incorporating three motor generators and planetary gear arrangment having a stationary member
20070093340 - Mechatronic hybrid transmissions having three planetary gear sets and three motor/generators
20070093350 - Hybrid transmissions having three motor/generators and three interconnected planetary gear members
20070093351 - Hybrid transmissions having three motor/generators and three interconnected planetary gear sets
20070093953 - Cost structure method including fuel economy and engine emission considerations
20070084016 - Hinge assembly
20070084016 - Hinge assembly
20070084045 - Monitoring system for clinching process
20070084045 - Monitoring system for clinching process
20070084502 - Solar photovoltaic output for cloudy conditions with a solar tracking system
20070084502 - Solar photovoltaic output for cloudy conditions with a solar tracking system
20070084517 - Compact oil transfer manifold
20070084517 - Compact oil transfer manifold
20070085815 - Automatic liquid crystal display contrast adjustment
20070087176 - Electrical contact element for a fuel cell having a conductive monoatomic layer coating
20070087217 - Selectively reinforced powder metal components
20070087733 - Method and system for providing a telematics readiness mode
20070079798 - Method and apparatus for controlling fuel injection into an engine
20070079911 - Method for erasing stored data and restoring data
20070079913 - Method for improving formability of hexagonal close packed metals
20070080055 - Metallic reagent
20070080537 - Extending fuel economy operating range in gasoline direct injection (gdi) engines
20070081444 - Information storage device
20070081473 - Reconfigurable communication for distributed embedded systems
20070081548 - System and method of optimizing the static segment schedule and cycle length of a time triggered communication protocol
20070082689 - Alert notification network
20070083318 - Adaptive cruise control using vehicle-to-vehicle wireless communication
20070083326 - Optimal route calculation based upon cohort analysis
20070075049 - Method and apparatus for improved cooling of resistance welding cap
20070076918 - Method and apparatus to monitor vehicular traffic
20070078570 - Method and apparatus for reporting road conditions
20070078576 - System and method for fuzzy-logic based fault diagnosis
20070078580 - Optimal selection of input torque considering battery utilization for a hybrid electric vehicle
March 2007 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20070044292 - Method for blind rivet welding
20070044422 - Conformable interface device for improved electrical joint
20070044458 - Exhaust particulate filter
20070044460 - Electrical diesel particulate filter (dpf) regeneration
20070044529 - Method for vaccum assisted preforming of superplastically or quick plastically formed article
20070044584 - Reverse and park inhibitor apparatus in a transmission control mechanism
20070044758 - Method and apparatus for controlling throttle during vehicle coasting
20070044901 - Friction heating for joining dissimilar materials
20070044938 - Dual surge tank for vehicle cooling system
20070045068 - Damping device having controllable resistive force
20070045980 - Suspension control arm assembly for vehicles
20070046041 - Impact energizable structure
20070046061 - Occupant seat system
20070046223 - High power, low noise interconnection for an integrated dual wound motor to a dual inverter
20070047171 - Capacitor circuit with surge protection
20070047209 - Heat transfer plate
20070048204 - Flash injector for nh3-scr nox aftertreatment
20070048563 - System for sono-catalytic production of hydrogen
20070049440 - Electrically variable transmission having three interconnected planetary gearsets, a stationary member and a fixed input
20070049441 - Parallel hybrid transmission having a single motor/generator
20070049442 - Multiplexed trim valve system for an electrically variable hybrid transmission
20070049443 - Electrically variable hybrid transmission and powertrain
20070050071 - Production loss tracking system
20070050119 - Fuel delivery control system
20070050127 - Method of assisting driver to negotiate a roadway
20070050130 - Speed limit advisor
February 2007 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20070039370 - Forming tool apparatus with pivoting wall segment
20070039473 - Guest-host hydrogen storage material
20070039711 - Foundry mold assembly device and method
20070039710 - Foundry mold assembly device and method
20070039769 - Sealing access plate
20070039963 - Helmeted lock ring for a sender module closure system for a fuel tank
20070040373 - Seat belt anchoring system and method of installing a seat belt system
20070040701 - Parking space locator
20070040706 - System and method for controlling access to mobile devices
20070040746 - Method for improving the efficiency of transparent thin film antennas and antennas made by such method
20070040756 - Transparent thin film antenna
20070041396 - System and method of optimizing the bandwidth of a time triggered communication protocol with homogeneous slot sizes
20070042852 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gear sets with two fixed interconnections
20070042858 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gear sets and two fixed interconnections and a stationary interconnection
20070042860 - Tapered gear tooth apparatus and method
20070043498 - Learned egr valve position control
20070043502 - System for and method of detecting a collision and predicting a vehicle path
20070043503 - Navigation system for hearing-impaired operators
20070043506 - System for and method of determining a host vehicle lane change
20070043528 - Speed measurement system for speed control of high-speed motors
20070035118 - Variable thickness member for vehicles
20070035397 - Rfid asset management method and system for vehicles
20070036891 - Method of making a fuel cell component using an easily removed mask
20070037036 - Hydrophilic coating for fuel cell bipolar plate and methods of making the same
20070037041 - Electrocatalyst supports for fuel cells
20070038408 - System and method for determining proper tire inflation pressure based on current vehicle mass conditions
20070038510 - Telematics marketing information acquistion triggering method and system
20070038917 - Serial data communication - can memory error detection methods
20070028760 - Pressure control system for a torque-transmitting mechanism
20070028765 - Hydrocarbon-enhanced particulate filter regeneration via microwave ignition
20070028877 - Detection of a specific faulted dod electrohydraulic circuit
20070028893 - Dsp-based engine knock detection including knock sensor and circuit diagnostics
20070029874 - Method and system for brake distribution in a regenerative braking system
20070029982 - Pre-charge method for isolated boost converter
20070030581 - Rear vision system with automatic blind zone and glare elimination function
20070031310 - Reduction of nox emissions using a staged silver/alumina catalyst system
20070031721 - Process for application of a hydrophilic coating to fuel cell bipolar plates
20070032322 - Hydraulic chain tensioner assembly
20070032327 - Electrically variable transmission having two or three planetary gear sets with two or three fixed interconnections
20070032328 - Electrically variable transmission having three planetary gear sets and clutched input
20070032913 - Method and system for dynamic automotive vehicle moding
20070023014 - Dual fuel pump configuration for saddle fuel tanks
20070023240 - Coulomb friction damped disc brake caliper bracket
20070024034 - Air bag module with low force cover opening
20070024266 - Bi-modal voltage limit control to maximize ultra-capacitor performance
20070024910 - Secure serial data communication dual path method
20070026876 - Method and system for providing telematics unit information
20070027586 - Online estimation of vehicle side-slip under linear operating region
20070027592 - Remote diagnostic system for detecting tampering of vehicle calibrations
20070027603 - Inertial sensor software architecture security method
20070027610 - System and method for clustering probe vehicles for real-time traffic application
20070027614 - Method and system for linked vehicle navigation
20070027625 - Method and system for provisioning turn-by-turn navigation demonstrations
January 2007 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20070017719 - Method and improving fuel economy in hybrid vehicles
20070017769 - Wet clutch friction plate and method
20070017772 - Controlled leak compliance and method for hydraulic clutch control systems
20070021054 - Method and system for pulling information from a mobile vehicle within a mobile vehicle communications systems
20070021256 - Two mode electrically variable transmission with equal forward and reverse input-split modal performance
20070021257 - Two mode electrically variable transmission with equal forward and reverse input-split modal and fixed ratio performance
20070021258 - Dual mode evt with input split reverse mode
20070021266 - Mechanism and method of controlling an automatic shifting power transmission to effect a first gear launch
20070021875 - Method and apparatus to control coordinated wheel motors
20070021882 - Validating control system software variables
20070012854 - Sliding clip to retain a captured nut
20070013215 - Child seat anchor assembly and methods of use
20070015034 - Conductive mono atomic layer coatings for fuel cell bipolar plates
20070016372 - Remote perspective vehicle environment observation system
20070006832 - Method and system to avoid piston-valve collision
20070007253 - System and method for clamping and resistance welding
20070010364 - Electrically variable transmission having two planetary gear sets with one stationary fixed interconnection
20070010367 - Multi-speed planetary transmissions having seven torque-transmitting devices engaged in combinations of two
20070010368 - Multi-speed planetary transmissions having seven torque transmitting devices engaged in combinations of five
20070010369 - Multi-speed planetary transmissions having a stationary member and seven torque-transmitting devices
20070010370 - Multi-speed planetary transmissions having seven torque-transmitting devices and two fixed interconnections
20070010372 - Multi-speed planetary transmissions having clutched input members and providing at least eight speed ratios
20070010926 - Adaptive shift learn control for automatic transmissions
20070000238 - Enhanced post injection control system for diesel particulate filters
20070000728 - Multiple path fluid flow architecture for transmission cooling and lubrication
20070001805 - Multiple vehicle authentication for entry and starting systems
20070001830 - Vehicle speed monitoring system
20070001876 - Method and system for demonstrating vehicle features and vehicle promotions
20070002032 - Method for adapting lockout of navigation and audio system functions while driving
20070004546 - Power transmission
20070004548 - Compliance-on-demand for vehicle transmission clutch
20070004551 - Multi-speed planetary power transmission
20070004900 - Triblock copolymers with acidic groups
20070005166 - Automated manufacturing systems and processes utilizing the 802.11a wireless standard protocol
20070005214 - Closed loop vehicle dynamic control for use with yaw rate controllers
20070005873 - Ecu identification retention across reprogramming events
December 2006 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20060288528 - Adjustable bumper for door
20060288559 - Method and apparatus for attaching a fastener nut to a hydroformed part
20060288747 - Motor vehicle with central locking
20060288767 - Dsp based rough road detection system
20060290088 - Steering and suspension system for a vehicle
20060290118 - Air bag system and method
20060290119 - Air bag system
20060290121 - Air bag with volume-filling mechanical structure
20060290470 - Enhanced valet function for automobiles
20060291633 - Method and system for determining traffic information traffic profiles
20060291975 - Fastener nut for hydroformed parts
20060293040 - Reliability for wireless data communications
20060293799 - Method for real-time assessment of driver workload by a navigation or telematics device
20060293816 - Series arranged air compressors system
20060294393 - Remote biometric registration for vehicles
20060283175 - Continuous reforming of diesel fuel for nox reduction
20060283416 - Engine motion active control
20060283701 - Photocatalyst and use thereof
20060284044 - Vehicle seat attachment
20060284350 - Thermoforming process for producing class a finish, high gloss automotive exterior parts
20060284421 - High-pressure fuel line end fitting and method
20060284487 - Active dc bus filter for fuel cell applications
20060286333 - Method of and apparatus for weld-bonding workpieces
20060287146 - Belt alternator starter accessory drive with dual tensioner
20060287777 - Vehicle state determination integrity
20060287790 - Suspension control calibration integrity
20060288260 - System and method for production system performance prediction
20060277962 - Hollow metallic ring seal for press
20060278030 - Steering column vibration isolators and method of adjustment thereto
20060279105 - Gooseneck hinge assembly for vehicles
20060280598 - Engine-mounted fan shroud and seal
20060282212 - Continuous cylinder misfire detection method
20060272315 - Fuel control for robust detection of catalytic converter oxygen storage capacity
20060272317 - Exhaust treatment diagnostic using a temperature sensor
20060273524 - Ring seal with an anti-rotation tab
20060273650 - Foam cushion having a progressively increasing spring constant
20060273884 - Method and system for deploying disaster alerts in a mobile vehicle communication system
20060273930 - Location-based notifications
20060275642 - Method of making hydrophilic fuel cell bipolar plate coating by plasma induced polymerization
20060276184 - Method and system for in-vehicle messaging management
20060276284 - Automotive accessory drive system and method of operation
20060276294 - Three-mode continuously variable transmission with a direct low mode and two split path high modes
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November 2006 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
20060266017 - Method for protecting an exhaust aftertreatment system
20060266614 - Clutch assembly and method of reversing cooling fluid flow
20060266798 - Weld fastener for use in projection welding process
20060267374 - Power-actuated closure system
20060268916 - Reliable short messaging service
20060270513 - Multi-speed transmission
20060270516 - Multi speed transmission
20060270521 - Method for improving a drive-to-park shift
20060271261 - Vehicle illumination system and method
20060271272 - Signal transfer system for distributing engine position signals to multiple control modules
20060271283 - System and method for zone based initial route guidance within a telematics equipped mobile vehicle
20060260294 - Emission control strategy for lean idle
20060260389 - Tire rotation detection using tire temperature profiling
20060260593 - Air/fuel imbalance detection system and method
20060260854 - Engine compartment cover
20060260947 - Color stabilization of anodized aluminum alloys
20060261045 - Multi-heat source laser brazing system and method
20060261109 - Cargo container including an active material based releasable fastener system
20060261193 - Injector double row cluster configuration for reduced soot emissions
20060262189 - Overhead mountable sliding video display assembly and method
20060264071 - Seven point wire harness connector
20060264298 - Engine torque error learn during dynamic vehicle test
20060265125 - Method and system for selecting route guidance data for off-board navigation
20060265217 - Method and system for eliminating redundant voice recognition feedback
20060254543 - Electro-hydraulic engine valve actuation
20060254740 - Glued lost foam casting pattern assembly
20060254871 - Magneto-rheological coupling
20060254872 - Dry friction launch clutch for an automatic transmission and method
20060257237 - Model-based statistical process to determine diagnostic limits in a sensor position system for a turbocharger
20060257719 - Catalyst for fuel cell electrode
20060258377 - Method and sysem for customizing vehicle services
20060258379 - Method and system for delivering telematics services via a handheld communication device
20060249125 - Control of induction system hydrocarbon emissions
20060250016 - Automatically adjusting head restraint system
20060251954 - Conductive matrices for fuel cell electrodes
20060252594 - Multi-speed planetary transmissions having three interconnected gear members and multiple input clutches
20060253853 - Extensible scheduling of tasks in time-triggered distributed embedded systems
20060244828 - Vehicle passenger occupancy alert system using passenger image recognition
20060245929 - Apparatus, system and method for magnetorheological clutch diagnostics
20060246344 - Supports for fuel cell catalysts
20060246794 - Multiplexed pressure switch system for an electrically variable hybrid transmission
20060247833 - System and method for remote acquisition of automotive data from a vehicle
20060247852 - System and method for providing safety-optimized navigation route planning
20060247856 - Satellite radio based vehicle positioning system
October 2006 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
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20060240928 - Electrically variable transmission having two planetary gearsets
20060240929 - Electrically variable transmission having two planetary gear sets with two fixed interconnections and clutch input
20060240938 - Damper lock-out clutch and motor/generator cooling multiplexed control system and method for an electrically variable hybrid transmissions
20060240939 - Variable motor/generator cooling control system for electrically variable hybrid vehicular transmissions
20060240944 - Apparatus and method for measuring the speed of a buried transmission component
20060241841 - Automotive transmission control system and method
20060241849 - Intake oxygen estimator for internal combustion engine
20060241927 - System and method for signal prediction
20060242252 - Extensible scheduling of messages on time-triggered busses
20060230578 - Gooseneck hinge assembly for vehicles
20060230609 - System and method for programmable pogo self-piercing riveting
20060231595 - Method for friction stir welding of dissimilar materials
20060232051 - Volume-filling mechanical structures with means for deploying same in a bolster system
20060232089 - Folding ramp system
20060232099 - Vehicle closure system
20060232267 - Determining quality of lubricating oils in use
20060232367 - Modular permanent magnet chuck
20060232390 - Tire pressure monitoring system and method therefor
20060232394 - Led turn signal and error detecting method
20060233979 - Method of fabricating tubular structure from hybrid material
20060234821 - Electrically variable transmission having two planetary gear sets with one fixed interconnection and a stationary member
20060235589 - Adaptive rear-wheel steer open-loop control for vehicle-trailer system
20060235651 - System and method for determining the cause of tire pressure change
20060235652 - System and method for warm tire fill pressure adjustment
20060225688 - Engine bore liner cassette and method
20060225979 - Dual stage dampers for vehicles suspensions
20060226585 - Air spring suspension system
20060226859 - Measurement cell for liquids
20060229152 - Electrically variable transmission having three interconnected planetary gear sets and fixed input
20060229153 - Electrically variable transmission having two planetary gear sets with one stationary member and clutched input
20060229782 - Vehicle-trailer stability and handling performance improvement using rear-wheel steering control
20060229791 - Methods for evaluating dynamic characteristics of vehicle dampers at low velocities
20060220323 - Static flexible seal
20060220806 - Remote feedback for vehicle key fob functions
20060220813 - Method and apparatus for determining correct tire pressure inflation during adjustment
20060222920 - Metal cations chelators for fuel cells
20060222921 - Fluoride ion scavenger for fuel cell components
20060223663 - Electrically variable transmission having two planetary gear sets with two fixed interconnections
September 2006 - General Motors Corporation Legal Staff patents
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20060208537 - Vehicle center pillar structure
20060201136 - Engine load control for reduced cold start emissions
20060201138 - Catalyst condition monitor based on differential area under the oxygen sensors curve algorithm
20060201142 - Optimization of hydrocarbon injection during diesel particulate filter (dpf) regeneration
20060201468 - Method and apparatus for engine torque disturbance reduction during cranking
20060202492 - Reversibly expandable energy absorbing assembly and methods for operating the same
20060202508 - Airflow control devices based on active materials
20060202512 - Hood lift mechanisms utilizing active materials and methods of use
20060202746 - Nmos reverse battery protection
20060205556 - Nine-speed transmissions with four planetary gear sets
20060205563 - Friction launch control system for a vehicle
20060206252 - Vehicle control system for detecting a short-circuit condition between redundant position sensors
20060196466 - Method for transition between controlled auto-ignition and spark ignition modes in direct fuel injection engines
20060196467 - Load transient control methods for direct-injection engines with controlled auto-ignition combustion
20060196487 - Fuel control compensation for exhaust sensor response time degradation
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