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20100102775 | Retractable Overhead Charging Cord Dispenser - The present invention is generally directed to a retractable overhead charging cord dispenser which has multi-positioning capability to provide plug-in electric power to PHEVs parked at various positions in a garage or the like. An illustrative embodiment of the retractable overhead charging cord dispenser includes an arm assembly, a cord guide arm carried by the arm assembly, a cord storage device provided in the arm assembly and a retractable charging cord extendable from the cord storage device and extending through and protruding from the cord guide arm. | 04-29-2010 |
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20100238006 | CONCEALED DISPLAY FOR AN EXTERNAL SURFACE OF A VEHICLE - A panel assembly includes a body that is attachable to a vehicle and has an aperture. A display sub-assembly configured for illumination has a periphery configured to conform to the aperture. The display sub-assembly is mounted to the body within the aperture such that a surface of the display sub-assembly and a surface of the body are substantially flush. A translucent coating is disposed over both the surface of the body and the surface of the display sub-assembly. The translucent coating substantially conceals the display sub-assembly. | 09-23-2010 |
20100268401 | Vehicle Wireless Information System - A vehicle wireless information system includes a vehicle, an onboard vehicle computer provided in the vehicle and at least one external access point adapted to wirelessly access the onboard vehicle computer. | 10-21-2010 |
20100328965 | Automotive Exterior Lamp Assembly with Charge Port - An automotive vehicle capable of receiving power from a remote power source includes an exterior lamp assembly integrated with the vehicle. The lamp assembly includes an illumination source, and an electrical port configured to be electrically connected with the remote power source. | 12-30-2010 |
20120017870 | METHOD FOR DETECTION OF EMISSIONS LEVELS DURING EXTENDED ENGINE SPEED CONTROLLED OPERATION - A method for detection of emissions levels during extended engine speed controlled operation is provided. The method includes monitoring mass airflow passing through the engine while operating the engine. The method further includes adjusting mass airflow responsive to engine speed to maintain a desired engine speed. The method further includes shutting down the engine when engine mass airflow becomes higher than a predetermined mass airflow threshold. | 01-26-2012 |
20130260723 | Method and Apparatus for Recall Notification Handling - In a first illustrative embodiment, a computer implemented method includes receiving a recall message from a remote source. The method also includes comparing the recall to stored vehicle data to determine if a recall repair has already been completed. The method further includes delivering the recall message to at least one vehicle occupant through a vehicle system, contingent on the non-completion of the recall repair. | 10-03-2013 |