Motor vehicles inventions 08/08

20080202825 - Smart electrical retrofit: Smart Electrical Retrofit for existing and new gasoline vehicles is alternative electrical driving mode. The Retrofit creates Bi-Drive Vehicle from existing and new gasoline vehicles. The driver has a choice to drive the vehicle in present gasoline mode, and switch to a cheaper and pollution free electrical driving mode.... Agent: Jack Kerish

20080202827 - Motorcycle steering: A steering mechanism for a wheel of a vehicle defining a wheel centerline comprises a four-bar linkage. The four-bar linkage includes a ground link, a coupler link and a spaced pair of follower links. The ground link is connected to the vehicle. The coupler link is connected to the wheel... Agent: Stetina Brunda Garred & Brucker

20080202828 - Ground wheel drive system for an agricultural implement: An implement drive arrangement for a wheel axle assembly pivotally connected to a housing. A drive element is supported on the axle for rotation with the wheel generally about the wheel axis. The housing rotatably supports a driven element for rotation about an axis generally fixed in relation to the... Agent: Deere & Company

20080202826 - Drive system for the individual drive of both driven wheels of a driven wheel pair: By virtue of the shift transmission (10, 40) the drive transmission ratio can be varied, whereas the bevel gear transmission (54, 64; 70, 72) enables the drive shafts (14) of the drive motors (2, 6) to be arranged transversely to the rotation axis of the driven wheels (4, 8). The... Agent: Davis Bujold & Daniels, P.l.l.c.

20080202829 - Drivetrain for hybrid electric vehicle: A drivetrain for a hybrid electric vehicle having a rear wheel drive configuration and a four wheel drive configuration is disclosed. Certain of the mounting flanges and input/output couplings are replicated between a transmission, a transfer case and an electric drive unit.... Agent: Macmillan, Sobanski & Todd, LLC

20080202831 - Power generator using traction drive electronics of a vehicle: A system and for generating power associated with a hybrid vehicle or electrically propelled vehicle comprises a mode selector for selecting at least one of an operational mode and a power generation mode. A controller activates one or more switches to disconnect an inverter output from a drive electrical path... Agent: Deere & Company

20080202830 - Voltage measurement device and electric vehicle: To provide a voltage measurement device for measuring a battery voltage of a secondary battery formed by serially connecting a plurality of battery blocks, which is able to calculate the battery voltage in block units even though a potential detection line is disconnected. Specifically, when the voltage detection unit fails... Agent: Christensen, O'connor, Johnson, Kindness, PLLC

20080202832 - High reduction ratio electric hub drive: An integrated electric motor hub drive 1 that combines an electric motor subassembly (30), a sunless differential planetary gear drive subassembly (20), and a hub bearing assembly (10) together in a coaxial assembly to provide a compact high gear reduction electric hub drive system.... Agent: Polster, Lieder, Woodruff & Lucchesi

20080202833 - Ratchet drive system: A drive system for a lightweight electric vehicle comprises a drive train for mounting between an electric motor drive shaft and the vehicle's transaxle to provide a forward driving mode and coasting mode. Preferably, the system is shiftable to provide dynamic braking via the motor and differential and to provide... Agent: Sand & Sebolt

20080202834 - U-joint progressive steering arrangement: A steering system for a vehicle includes two skis turned by a handlebars gripped by a user. A shaft formed of two sections couples the handlebars to the skis. The sections are angled with respect to one another and coupled to one another by means of a U-joint oriented such... Agent: Black Lowe & Graham, PLLC

20080202835 - Structure of side cover for motorcycle: A motorcycle has a frame cover that covers at least a part of a body frame. A body cover is disposed on left and right sides of the body frame. A front cover covers a region below a steering handle. A leg shield is attached to the front cover and... Agent: Hogan & Hartson L.L.P.

20080202836 - Scooter type vehicle: A scooter vehicle includes a steering handlebar, a radiator disposed under a seat, a step floor disposed between the steering handlebar and the scat, and a leg shield disposed forward of the step floor. The leg shield includes an upper portion protruding toward a rider side which includes a stuff... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20080202837 - Omnidirectional electric wheelchair control system: This invention refers to a wheelchair control system which enables them to move in an omnidirectional way without much effort by its user. The system is made up of a base (1) where the wheels and motors are attached (2) the batteries (3). The necessary electronics to the full functioning... Agent: Nexsen Pruet, LLC

20080202838 - Hydraulic transaxle apparatus for a four-wheel-drive vehicle and four-wheel-drive vehicle using the apparatus: An articulated vehicle with a working device has a first frame having a prime mover mounted thereon and supporting a first transaxle apparatus. The first transaxle apparatus includes an input shaft receiving power from the prime mover, a pair of first axles, and a hydrostatic transmission. The hydrostatic transmission comprises... Agent: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.l.l.c.

20080202839 - Hood airbag device: A hood airbag device that includes an inflator, and an airbag. The inflator is provided inside a hood at a position corresponding to an opening formed in the hood. The inflator is disposed such that a gas-injection port (is positioned closer to the rear edge of the opening than to... Agent: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

20080202840 - Engine suspension device for motorcycle: An engine suspension device for a motorcycle can be increased in design flexibility and weight. An engine suspension device for a motorcycle has a suspension link provided between a body frame and an engine for pivotably supporting the engine. The suspension link includes a link body. Two pairs of right... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20080202841 - Electrohydraulic steering system: Disclosed is an electrohydraulic steering system comprising a steering unit (4) that can be triggered via a control element (2) and is used for supplying a steering motor (6) with pressure medium. The steering motor (6) can be supplied with an additional amount of pressure medium via a steering valve... Agent: Michael J. Striker

20080202842 - Hydraulic traction system for vehicles: A hydraulic traction system for vehicles is described. The system comprises a hydraulic vane motor mounted at each wheel of the vehicle, and equal number of identical hydraulic vane motors operated as engine driven pumps, and a control system for regulating the flow and direction of hydraulic oil during operation.... Agent: Eugene E. Renz, Jr., P.C. 205 North Monroe Street

20080202843 - Axle pivot steering device of a vehicle: An axle pivot steering device (4) of a vehicle having first lever elements (8A—1, 8B—1) respectively operatively connected via a second lever element (8A—2, 8B—2) with a wheel carrier (10A, 10B) and in the area of their connections with the second lever elements (8A—2, 8B—2) are each connected in an... Agent: Davis Bujold & Daniels, P.l.l.c.

20080196946 - Robotic vehicle with dynamic range actuators: A robotic vehicle including a chassis having front and rear ends, an electric power source supported by the chassis, and multiple drive assemblies supporting the chassis. Each drive assembly including a track trained about a corresponding drive wheel and a drive control module. The drive control module including a drive... Agent: Fish & Richardson PC

20080196948 - Track extension for vehicle track systems and method: A track extension in combination with a track system comprises a track system having a track frame, wheels mounted to the frame and adapted to allow cyclic movement of a track about the frame, drive means in the frame adapted to transmit a drive of a vehicle to the track... Agent: Ogilvy Renault LLP

20080196947 - Multi-pivot vehicle suspension: An all terrain vehicle and suspension providing frame members that pivot relative to each other and independent of supported track assemblies. Suspension frame sections pivot at supported bearings and torsion couplers. An endless track of each track assembly is trained around a framework having a drive sprocket and sets of... Agent: Douglas L. Tschida

20080196949 - Hydraulic circuit for a public works vehicle and vehicle comprising one such circuit: The invention relates to a hydraulic circuit (20) for public works vehicles. The circuit comprises: a pump (21) which is driven by a heat engine (22) using a load sensing technique; a hydraulic motor (10) which is used to move one part of the vehicle (8) and a set of... Agent: Houston Office Of Novak Druce And Quigg LLP

20080196950 - Method and system for determing current in an electrical component: A method and system for determining a current flowing through an electrical component are provided. A switch electrically coupled to the electrical component and two voltage sources is activated. The activation of the switch causes current to flow through the electrical component after an amount of time. The amount of... Agent: General Motors Corporation Legal Staff

20080196951 - Self-powered vehicle with selectable operational modes: There is provided a battery powered golf cart with selectable dual operative modes, walk-behind/ride-on modes, including three units: a drive/riding unit, a golf bag support unit, and a front caster wheel assembly. The three units are interconnected for cooperative association in the two operative modes by a bar linkage system,... Agent: Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen

20080196952 - Hybrid propulsion system: A hybrid vehicle propulsion system including, an internal combustion engine coupled to an input of the fixed-ratio transmission, an electric motor coupled to the output of the multiple fixed-ratio transmission and powered at least by a battery, and a controller for adjusting the torque output of the hybrid propulsion system,... Agent: Alleman Hall Mccoy Russell & Tuttle, LLP

20080196955 - Power output device, and hybrid vehicle equipped with the power output device: A motor-generator is feedback-controlled by adopting the rotation speed information from a resolver when the rotation speed of a motor-generator is low, and by adopting the rotation speed information from a north marker when the rotation speed thereof is high. If the gradient of change in the rotation speed thereof... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20080196953 - System and method of torque converter lockup state adjustment using an electric energy conversion device: A hybrid vehicle propulsion system including, an internal combustion engine, a torque converter including a lockup clutch the torque converter having an input and an output, the input coupled to the internal combustion engine, an electric energy conversion device coupled downstream of the torque converter output, and a control system... Agent: Alleman Hall Mccoy Russell & Tuttle, LLP

20080196954 - System and method of torque transmission using an electric energy conversion device: A hybrid vehicle propulsion system including, an internal combustion engine, a torque converter including a lockup clutch, the torque converter receiving torque from at least the internal combustion engine, a multiple fixed-ratio transmission having an input and an output, the input coupled to the torque converter, a electric energy conversion... Agent: Alleman Hall Mccoy Russell & Tuttle, LLP

20080196956 - Hv battery cooling with exhaust flow of fuel cell systems: A fuel cell system for a hybrid vehicle that includes a high voltage battery, where the system uses a cathode exhaust gas airflow from a fuel cell stack to draw air through a battery compartment in which the battery is mounted to provide battery cooling. An air intake line is... Agent: MillerIPGroup, PLC General Motors Corporation

20080196957 - Power source device and battery cooling structure for vehicle: A battery box housing a battery is mounted between left and right side frames extending in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle body so that the battery box is offset to a left side of the vehicle body, and an intake duct and an exhaust duct for cooling air for... Agent: Westerman, Hattori, Daniels & Adrian, LLP

20080196958 - Snowmobile footrest having foot gripping elements: A snowmobile footrest has a top surface, a first foot gripping element extending upwardly and forwardly from the top surface, and a second foot gripping element extending upwardly and rearwardly from the top surface. A snowmobile frame and a snowmobile having the footrest are also disclosed.... Agent: Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (brp)

20080196959 - Tracked bicycle: A tracked vehicle includes a track assembly with a bogie assembly for riding on snow, mud, sand, etc. The track assembly includes a continuous track movably disposed about a drive wheel and a bogie wheel disposed rearward of the drive wheel. The drive wheel and bogie wheel are pivotally coupled... Agent: Thorpe North & Western, LLP.

20080196960 - Swingarm assembly: A swingarm and swingarm assembly for a rear wheel suspension are provided for a motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicles, the swingarm having a pair of side spars attached to a cross member, the cross member having a seat formed therein to receive at least one of a plurality of mounting... Agent: Seed Intellectual Property Law Group PLLC

20080196961 - Device for selecting a hydraulic circuit overall capacity: A hydraulic circuit including a first motor set, and a second motor set for driving vehicle-moving means situated one behind the other. The circuit has first, second, third, and fourth main ducts for feeding the motor sets in parallel. The device includes a selector suitable for taking up a first... Agent: Ladas & Parry LLP

20080196962 - Electrohydraulic torque transfer device and temperature control system: A power transmission device includes a friction clutch operable to selectively transfer torque between an input member and an output member. An actuator is operable to provide an actuating force to the friction clutch. The actuator includes an electric motor having an output shaft drivingly coupled to a pump. The... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20080196963 - Method and device for controlling a car: An alco key for a car uses the immobiliser associated with the car's ignition system. A key is used for remote control of the immobiliser of a car, said key comprising an analysis device for determining the alcohol level of a person and, arranged to transmit a signal authorizing starting... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20080196964 - Method for stabilizing a vehicle combination: A method of stabilizing a vehicle combination including a towing vehicle and a trailer, includes determining at least one vehicle state variable describing the state of the vehicle from a comparison with an assigned nominal value. A correcting variable is produced, which is supplied to an actuator in the vehicle.... Agent: Jordan And Hamburg LLP

20080196965 - Transmission drive unit with a support tube, and method for manufacturing such a transmission drive unit: The invention relates to a transmission drive unit (10), especially for adjusting a mobile part in the motor vehicle. Said drive unit comprises a drive assembly (42) driving, by means of a drive element (40), a drive wheel (18) received on a spindle. The drive wheel (18) is rotatably received... Agent: Michael J. Striker

20080196966 - Steering system: A steering controller for an electric power steering device 110 includes a base signal computing part 51 for computing a base signal DT in accordance with at least the steering torque; a damper compensation signal computing part 52 for computing a damper compensation signal in accordance with an angular velocity... Agent: Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP

20080190673 - Power unit and straddle-type vehicle: An engine unit includes a crank shaft that receives a driving force of an engine and a moving pulley that is movable in an axial direction. Keyholes are formed on an outer peripheral surface of the crank shaft. Axially extending guide holes are formed on a boss portion of the... Agent: Hogan & Hartson L.l.p.

20080190674 - Discharging system and electric vehicle: The operation of a discharging apparatus for correcting variations in voltage and remaining capacity among battery blocks forming a battery pack is performed more reliably. When power supply from a battery pack to a motor/generator is not being performed and when a variation amount of remaining capacity among the battery... Agent: Christensen, O'connor, Johnson, Kindness, Pllc

20080190676 - Control device for power train: A control device is provided for a power train including: a differential mechanism having a first rotating element linked to a first rotary electric machine, a second rotating element linked to a second rotary electric machine and a third rotating element linked to an internal combustion engine; a switching mechanism... Agent: Kenyon & Kenyon LLP

20080190675 - Vehicle driving system: A 4WD CU 100 controls a motor 5 and engagement/disengagement of a clutch 4. After the clutch 4 is disengaged, the 4WD CU 100 matches a rotating speed of a section which drives the clutch, and a rotating speed of a section which is driven by the clutch. A speed-synchronizing... Agent: Crowell & Moring LLP Intellectual Property Group

20080190677 - Drive unit for a motor vehicle: In a drive unit for a motor vehicle having a vehicle body, an electric machine which is supported by the vehicle body, a sprung wheel suspension and a wheel supported thereby, and the wheel being drive-connected to a device for transmitting torque between the electric machine and the wheel, the... Agent: Klaus J. Bach

20080190678 - Heat exchanger plenums for go-karts: Heat exchanger systems for go-karts include a heat exchanger and a plenum that channels air to the heat exchanger to increase cooling efficiency while reducing drag. The plenum has an intake with an area less than a cross-sectional area of a portion of the plenum where the heat exchanger is... Agent: Withers & Keys, Llc

20080190679 - Structure for mounting batteries onto electric vehicles: A structure for mounting a battery onto an electric vehicle comprising: a body member, which is made from metal, forming a body of the electric vehicle a battery case, which is made from resin, containing the battery charging electric power for driving the electric vehicle; a framework member, which is... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20080190681 - Operator control device for a driver assistance system for a motor vehicle: An operator control device, which is intended for a driver assistance system of a motor vehicle and which exhibits a controller for controlling the acceleration of the motor vehicle as a function of a setpoint acceleration/setpoint deceleration, includes acceleration operator control element for inputting an additional acceleration, which can be... Agent: Crowell & Moring LLP Intellectual Property Group

20080190680 - Vehicle drive system and electronic circuit device used for the same: An object of the present invention is to further improve the running performance of the vehicle. This object can be solved by providing a rollback controller 150 used for controlling the operation of an inverter 400 to control an armature current of the motor 500 in a motor control equipment... Agent: Crowell & Moring LLP Intellectual Property Group

20080190682 - Vehicle: A vehicle for transporting a person has a chassis (103) and four wheels (105a, 105b, 150c, 105d) supporting the chassis above a ground surface. The wheels enable the vehicle to move along the ground surface. Each of the four wheels is adjustable in position to enable the wheelbase length and... Agent: Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP

20080190683 - Integrated frame and air box method and apparatus: The present teachings generally include a motorcycle having an engine with at least two cylinders. A first cylinder head has a first top portion and a first side portion. A second cylinder head has a second top portion and a second side portion. The first cylinder head and the second... Agent: Baker & Daniels LLP

20080190684 - Force and deceleration delimiting devices and methods for operating the same: Force and deceleration delimiting methods for operating the same in a vehicle generally include an open celled material expandable from a non-expanded to an expanded state, wherein the material is sandwiched between first and second end cap members; an optional support surface cooperatively positioned with the material to cover a... Agent: Slj, Llc

20080190685 - Exhaust system for motorcycle and motorcycle: An exhaust system for a motorcycle in which a bank angle is secured while a necessary passage area of exhaust gas is maintained. A connection pipe connecting left and right exhaust pipes is disposed in an area enclosed by a bottom surface of an engine and left and right bank... Agent: Hogan & Hartson L.l.p.

20080190686 - Drive unit for an industrial truck: A drive unit (1) for an industrial truck comprises a drive motor (2), an electronic steering mechanism (3) being arranged at the periphery thereof. In this way, the drive unit (1) is configured such that it is simpler to assemble and more reliable to operate due to less wiring.... Agent: Davis Bujold & Daniels, P.l.l.c.

20080190687 - Vehicle steering apparatus: A vehicle steering apparatus utilizing SBW capable of downsizing an expensive turning-power motor, in which a steering mechanism 20 provided with a steering wheel 21 maneuvered by a driver is mechanically separated from a turning mechanism 30 for turning road wheels 35, 35. A turning-power motor 45 of the turning... Agent: Arent Fox LLP

20080185197 - Electrical system, hybrid vehicle and method of controlling hybrid vehicle: During the communication with a house through an electric power line, a control device determines whether an engine is operating or not. If it is determined that the engine is operating, the control device stops the engine and a motor generator to stop the electric power generation by the motor... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20080185196 - Electrically propelled vehicle: A propulsion apparatus for a vehicle comprising an electric motor for rotationally actuating at least one driving wheel of the vehicle; a power source comprising a storage battery for supplying a current to the electric motor; an internal-combustion engine operationally connected to a reversible electric machine; the reversible electric machine... Agent: Cook, Alex, Mcfarron, Manzo, Cummings & Mehler Ltd

20080185195 - Hybrid drive chain and hybrid vehicle equipped with same: The invention concerns a hybrid drive chain of a vehicle (1) comprising a heat engine (2) connected to a mechanical assembly (4) including a gearbox (5) coupled with a differential (6) itself coupled with the driven wheels (7G, 7D) of the vehicle (1) by their respective axle shafts (8G, 8D),... Agent: Nicolas E. Seckel Patent Attorney

20080185194 - Hybrid vehicle with engine power cylinder deactivation: A hybrid vehicle includes a reciprocating internal combustion engine having intake and exhaust poppet valves which are controlled so as to minimize the amount of power required to motor the engine during regenerative braking, so as to maximize energy stored within an energy storage device recharged by a rotating reversible... Agent: Dickinson Wright PLLC

20080185198 - Next generation hybrid iii parallel/series hybrid system: By designing a cost effective no frills hybrid system, allows more trucks to be equipped with this technology and reap the rewards of higher fuel economy. There is minimum research and development funds needed to place this technology on line. This technology can be used in small cars to large... Agent: Steven Mark Jones

20080185199 - Vehicle and control method thereof, power output apparatus and control method thereof, and driving system and control method thereof: In response to a driver's braking request operation, for example, the driver's depression of a brake pedal 85, a hybrid vehicle 20 sets a fraction of a regenerative braking torque by a motor MG2 and a fraction of a braking torque by a brake unit 90 relative to a preset... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20080185200 - Adjustable mounting bracket and method for securing a part in place: The invention relates to a mounting bracket (10), in particular for mounting a radiator (100). The bracket (10) comprises a stationary member (20) to be attached to the vehicle and a movable member (30) slideably mounted on the stationary member (20), preferably using guide rails (24a, 24b). The movable member... Agent: Foley And Lardner LLP Suite 500

20080185201 - Spring hybrid drive: A power storage mechanism comprising an elastic element, one end of the spring being connected to a first shaft and the other end being connected to a second shaft whereby rotation of the shafts at different speeds can cause the storage of energy in the elastic element, the shafts being... Agent: Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP

20080185203 - Snow vehicle: A snow vehicle includes a track belt unit having an endless track belt, an engine arranged to drive the track belt unit, a steering mechanism to which a pair of steerable skis positioned in a forward direction of the track belt unit and being steerable to the left and right... Agent: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha C/o Keating & Bennett, LLP

20080185204 - Snow vehicle: A snow vehicle includes a track belt unit having an endless track belt, an engine arranged to drive the track belt unit, a steering mechanism to which a pair of steerable skis positioned in a forward direction of the track belt unit and being steerable to the left and right... Agent: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha C/o Keating & Bennett, LLP

20080185202 - Snowmobile and features thereof allowing for different tunnel widths: A family of snowmobiles having different tunnel widths is disclosed. A snowmobile having spacers between the tunnel and the sides of the engine compartment and a method of manufacturing such a snowmobile are also disclosed. A snowmobile having a countershaft which is disposed rearwardly of the engine, vertically higher than... Agent: Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (brp)

20080185205 - Engine with attached axial gap type rotating electric machine: A vehicle drive unit includes a crank case with a crank shaft operatively disposed therein and an attached axial gap type rotating machine. The crank shaft is driven via internal combustion to rotate about a center axis. The axial gap type rotating machine includes a rotor fixed to an end... Agent: Jones Day

20080185206 - Assembly for a motorized vehicle: An assembly for a motorized vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, a power source mounted to the frame, and a transmission connected to the power source. The assembly also includes a swing arm attached to the frame at a pivot point located between the power source and the transmission.... Agent: Wilhelm Law Service, S.c.

20080185207 - Vehicle travel control system: A vehicle travel control system includes a cruise control ECU, an engine control ECU and a brake control ECU. The cruise control ECU checks whether a driver's actual concentration degree is insufficient relative to a required concentration degree in terms of safety in surrounding environments of the subject vehicle. When... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20080185208 - Motorcycle cruise arm assembly: A motorcycle cruise arm assembly includes a pair of arm assemblies mountable to a motorcycle frame. Each arm assembly includes a mount block and an arm rotatably mountable to the mount block. The mount block includes a body and a head attached to the body, where the body defines a... Agent: John M. Weyrauch Dicke, Billig & Czaja, PLLC

20080185209 - Body frame: A body frame for a motorcycle includes a seat rail formed from a circular pipe that extends horizontally rearward from an upper rear end of a main frame. A backstay formed from a square pipe extends obliquely upward and rearward from a lower rear end of the main frame. A... Agent: Hogan & Hartson L.L.P.

20080185210 - Motor vehicle: A motor vehicle has a heat-radiating first component, in particular an exhaust system, and a temperature-sensitive second component disposed adjacently to the heat-radiating first component. At least one heat protection element is disposed between the two components and defines or separates a hot space lying between the first component and... Agent: Lerner Greenberg Stemer LLP

20080185211 - Crawler tractor: A crawler tractor comprises steering mechanisms (44) (45) for rotating a machine body by causing right and left crawler belts (9) to move differentially. The tractor is characterized in that the steering mechanism (44) is connected to a drive system located behind a reverser mechanism (21) that moves the machine... Agent: Jordan And Hamburg LLP

20080185212 - Vehicle steering system, vehicle including the same and method for turning wheel of vehicle: A vehicle steering system includes a steering wheel, a steering angle detector that detects a steering angle of the steering wheel, a steering angular speed calculator that calculates a steering angular speed of the steering wheel, a vehicle speed detector that detects a vehicle speed, a target rudder angle finding... Agent: Ditthavong Mori & Steiner, P.C.

20080185213 - Vehicle steering device and control method for vehicle steering device: In a vehicle steering device and control method, a selectively engageable clutch is positioned between a steering wheel and a turning mechanism for turning at least one wheel. The clutch has an engaged position where the steering wheel is mechanically connected to the turning mechanism and a disengaged position where... Agent: Young & Basile, P.C.