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20080229602 | TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE DIPSTICK - A fluid level indicator for determining the level of fluid in a container includes a dipstick that is entered into the fluid in the container and withdrawn from the fluid, a billet of thermochromic material having a reference temperature, a billet length extending along a portion of the dipstick, and a fluid level range marking on the dipstick along the length of the billet. | 09-25-2008 |
20100264348 | Dynamic Bore Plug Assembly - The present disclosure relates to a hydraulic control valve assembly with a dynamic bore plug assembly that flexibly dampens valve operation. The disclosure teaches various bore plug assemblies for control valve body that can include a dynamic plug configured to restrict fluid flow out of a control valve bore. The bore plug assemblies are configured to selectively alter compressibility in the control valve bore during operation. | 10-21-2010 |
20100300828 | Dual-Stage Regulator Valve Assembly - The present disclosure relates to dual-stage regulator valve assemblies for use with vehicle transmissions and methods of manufacturing the same. A dual-stage regulator valve is configured to increase a flow area in the valve during clutch fill thereby reducing transmission shift time. Transition between a clutch fill and a pressure control state is automated. | 12-02-2010 |
20120324873 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR - A hydraulic accumulator system for providing pressurized oil to a transmission in a vehicle. The system includes a transmission oil storage chamber to store oil at a predetermined level; and a hydraulic accumulator mounted in the oil storage chamber and including an accumulator piston mounted below the level of oil, separating an accumulator oil area from a remainder of the oil storage area and movable to increase and decrease the oil in the accumulator oil area, and a spring biasing the piston toward the accumulator oil area. The system also has a hydraulic assembly including a first oil passage for removing the oil from the remainder of the oil storage area, a second oil passage for directing oil into and out of the accumulator oil area below the predetermined oil level and a hydraulic circuit directing the oil from the first oil passage into the second oil passage. | 12-27-2012 |
20130014498 | Variable Displacement Hydraulic Pump ControlAANM Kinch; DerekAACI YpsilantiAAST MIAACO USAAGP Kinch; Derek Ypsilanti MI USAANM Dobson; Mark R.AACI HowellAAST MIAACO USAAGP Dobson; Mark R. Howell MI USAANM Pekarsky; LevAACI W. BloomfieldAAST MIAACO USAAGP Pekarsky; Lev W. Bloomfield MI USAANM Mahapatro; HrudayaAACI CantonAAST MIAACO USAAGP Mahapatro; Hrudaya Canton MI US - A system controlling pressure in a transmission including a variable displacement pump, a circuit carrying fluid from the pump to the transmission, a valve using fluid in said circuit to regulate pressure that controls displacement of the pump, a source of control pressure including an accumulator, a first spring acting with said source causing the valve to change the regulated pressure, and a second spring acting with feedback pressure from said circuit to oppose said change. | 01-17-2013 |
20130019479 | Casting-Integrated Control Body Processing - A method for forming a valve includes forming a valve body; machining a bore by passing a tool having cutting edges along an axis into the valve body; machining a groove and face in the bore at axially spaced locations by revolving the tool about a circular circumference whose center is aligned with the bore; and supplying lubricant in a pneumatic stream through the tool to the cutting edges. | 01-24-2013 |
20130026401 | REGULATOR VALVE WITH INTEGRATED DIRECT ACTING SOLENOID - A control valve for an automatic transmission includes a valve body including a chamber and a control pressure port, metering edges formed in the valve body at the control pressure port, a reference surface formed in the valve body, a spool displaceable along the chamber, and a solenoid module including a pin for displacing the spool, and located in the chamber by contact with the reference surface. | 01-31-2013 |
20130056657 | LATCH VALVE FOR ACTUATING A TRANSMISSION CONTROL ELEMENT - A latch valve includes a first port containing line pressure, a second port containing control pressure, a third port located between the first and second ports, alternately connecting the first and second ports to a transmission control element, and a fourth port containing control pressure that tends to close the second port and open the first port in opposition to a spring force. | 03-07-2013 |
20140161641 | Accumulator for Maintaining Hydraulic Pressure Following an Engine Restart - A system for pressurizing transmission control elements includes an accumulator for containing pressurized fluid, first and second check valves, a booster valve supplied with accumulator pressure, and an actuator that causes the booster valve to open a fluidic connection between the accumulator and the control elements through the check valves in response to an engine restart signal | 06-12-2014 |
20140182693 | Hydraulic Gain of Transmission Control Elements - A system controlling gain in a control element includes a source of line pressure, a source of signal pressure, a control valve that controls communication between line pressure and the control element, including a first differential area communicating with control element pressure, and a second differential area, and a gain control valve that opens and closes communication between control element pressure and the second differential area in response to signal pressure. | 07-03-2014 |
20140284170 | SHIFT-BY-WIRE ACTUATION OF A TRANSMISSION PARK BRAKE - A transmission park-brake system includes a transmission park brake, a solenoid, first, second and third pressure sources, and a servo valve for disengaging the park-brake using the first and second pressure sources, holding the park-brake disengaged using a force produced by the solenoid and one of the first and second pressure sources, and engaging the park-brake using the third pressure source. | 09-25-2014 |
20150184741 | REGULATOR VALVE WITH INTEGRATED DIRECT ACTING SOLENOID - A control valve for an automatic transmission includes a valve body including a chamber and a control pressure port, metering edges formed in the valve body at the control pressure port, a reference surface formed in the valve body, a spool displaceable along the chamber, and a solenoid module including a pin for displacing the spool, and located in the chamber by contact with the reference surface. | 07-02-2015 |
20150260269 | Control Valve and Method of Controlling Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch - A motor vehicle includes a transmission having a control valve and a torque converter with a lock-up clutch. The control valve is configured to control both a mode and an apply pressure of the lock-up clutch. The control valve includes a valve body and a plunger moveable within the valve body. When the plunger is in a first position, the lock-up clutch is in a release mode and, when the plunger is in a second position, the lock-up clutch is in an apply mode and movement of the plunger relative to the second position controls the apply pressure. | 09-17-2015 |
20150316143 | METHOD FOR SHIFTING A SHIFT-BY-WIRE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT ENGINE POWER - A vehicle according to the present disclosure includes a shift-by-wire transmission, a pressure source configured to selectively provide hydraulic pressure in the absence of engine power, an internal combustion engine, and a controller. The shift-by-wire transmission includes a hydraulic actuator, and the electric pump is in fluid communication with the actuator. The controller is configured to, in response to a driver input and the engine being off, control the pressure source to provide hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic actuator. | 11-05-2015 |
20150337955 | TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM INCLUDING THERMAL VALVE - A hydraulic control system provides lubrication fluid to a gearbox via two flow paths in parallel. One of the flow paths includes a passive thermal valve in series with a heat exchanger. When the fluid temperature is elevated, the thermal valve opens such that fluid flows through the heat exchanger for cooling. The thermal valve restricts flow to the heat exchanger when transmission fluid is in a normal operating temperature range, reducing flow demands. When the flow demands are reduced, a variable displacement pump requires less torque improving fuel economy. The thermal valve may also open when the fluid is below the normal operating temperature such that the heat exchanger heats the fluid. The parallel path may include a regulator valve. When the pressure of fluid in the lubrication circuit is elevated, the regulator valve reduces flow through the parallel path and may also divert flow to a sump. | 11-26-2015 |
20150344004 | SHIFT-BY-WIRE VEHICLE AND METHOD TO VERIFY SECUREMENT - A vehicle includes both a transmission park mechanism and an electronic parking brake. As a failure management strategy, a controller monitors vehicle movement to verify that the park mechanism is successfully restraining the vehicle against movement. Specifically, when the driver releases the brake pedal with the transmission park mechanism commanded to restrain the vehicle, the controller waits for a predetermined amount of time. If the vehicle moves during this time, the controller commands application of the electronic parking brake. The controller may also command application of the electronic parking brake if the vehicle does not come to a stop after the transmission park mechanism is commanded to restrain the vehicle. | 12-03-2015 |
20150354697 | DUAL SUMP TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM - A hydraulic control system includes a primary sump and an auxiliary sump. When the transmission fluid is warm, fluid remains in the auxiliary sump reducing the volume of oil in circulation throughout the transmission to reduce parasitic losses. An oil control valve is designed to block flow of oil from the auxiliary sump to the primary sump when the fluid is warm and to allow flow when the fluid is cold. The oil control valve also responds to transmission line pressure. At moderate temperatures, fluid is held in the auxiliary sump when the engine is running but drains back to the primary sump when the engine is off. | 12-10-2015 |
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20100077813 | SECURITY CONTAINER WITH REARWARD FACING LOCK - A security container for retaining an item of merchandise therein; said security container comprising a base, a lid, a slider within the lid, a lid hole, a slider tab extending from the slider through the lid hole, and a locking mechanism unlocked through magnetic manipulation. The slider tab is located proximate the hinged side of the lid. As a user positions a key to magnetically unlock the locking mechanism, a protrusion on the key simultaneously pushes the slider tab which unlocks internal L-shaped lock tabs from hook tabs. The slider tab is located on the hinged side of the lid for aesthetic as well as safety purposes. By hiding the security features, potential customers focus on the product within the box. Likewise, a casual thief observing from the front and sides of the container is presented with no immediate means for entry. Thus, the invention provides a more secure container for displaying upscale merchandise. | 04-01-2010 |
20110100992 | SECURITY CONTAINER WITH REARWARD FACING LOCK - A security container for retaining an item of merchandise. The security container includes a base, a lid, a slider within the lid, a lid hole, a slider tab extending from the slider through the lid hole, and a locking mechanism. The slider tab is located proximate the hinged side of the lid. As a user positions a key to magnetically unlock the locking mechanism, a protrusion on the key simultaneously pushes the slider tab which unlocks internal L-shaped lock tabs from hook tabs. The slider tab is located on the hinged side of the lid for aesthetic as well as safety purposes. By hiding the security features, potential customers focus on the product within the box. Likewise, a casual thief observing from the front and sides of the container is presented with no immediate means for entry. Thus, the invention provides a more secure container for displaying upscale merchandise. | 05-05-2011 |
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20090170890 | METHOHDS OF INHIBITING VIRAL INFECTION - A method of inhibiting viral infection in a mammal in need of same, includes administering an effective amount of at least one of the compounds of FGI-103 which are represented by 273, 365 and 510 either prophylactically to prevent viral infection, or therapeutically following viral infection. These compounds appear to selectively inhibit Caspase 8 as a method of preventing infective viral particle release. They can be administered IV, IP, orally or via other conventional administration routes. The compounds are highly effective, requiring relatively low dosages on the order of 1 ng/kg-200 mg/kg of body weight. | 07-02-2009 |
20090186041 | ANTI-TSG101 ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USES FOR TREATMENT OF VIRAL INFECTIONS - The present invention provides antibodies that bind to the C-terminal region of TSG101. The invention also provides methods of using the TSG101 antibodies for the treatment of viral infections, including HIV and Ebola virus infection. | 07-23-2009 |
20090220527 | AFFINITY OPTIMIZED EPHA2 AGONISTIC ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to antibodies with increased affinities that preferentially bind an EphA2 epitope exposed on cancer cells but not non-cancer cells. The present invention further relates to methods and compositions designed for the treatment, management, or prevention of cancer, particularly, metastatic cancer. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more EphA2 antibodies of the invention either alone or in combination with one or more other agents useful for cancer therapy. | 09-03-2009 |
20090285819 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING INFLUENZA - Genes relating to resistance to infection by influenza virus are identified. The genes and the gene products (i.e., the polynucleotides transcribed from and polypeptides encoded by the genes) can be used for the prevention and treatment of influenza. The genes and the gene products can also be used to screen agents that modulate the gene expression or the activities of the gene products. | 11-19-2009 |
20100286248 | HUMAN FG01 GENE AND ITS APPLICATIONS - A human gene, fg01, on chromosome 8, is identified. This gene, and its expression product, human fg01, shares a homology under 70% with the corresponding murine gene, which has been linked to presentation of the Alzheimer's phenotype of Aβ plaques and hyperphosphorylated tau tangles. Upregulation appears to suppress the Alzheimer's phenotype, which may be effective in preventing the onset of symptoms or progression of symptoms associated with AD. Screening methods are also set forth. | 11-11-2010 |
20100286252 | HUMAN FG01 GENE AND ITS APPLICATIONS - A human gene, fg01, on chromosome 8, is identified, as well as a truncated form on chromosome 5. Upregulation appears to suppress the Alzheimer's phenotype, (AB plaques and hyperphosphorylated tau tangles) which may address the onset of symptoms or progression of symptoms associated with AD. Screening methods are also set forth. | 11-11-2010 |
20110152343 | PROTEASE INHIBITORS AND BROAD-SPECTRUM ANTIVIRAL - Caspace inhibition provides inhibition of viral infection across a wide collection of caspaces and viruses. Caspace inhibition, the prevention of the formation of active caspaces, can be achieved either through gene therapy, protein binding an inhibition, or through small molecule administration. Examples for small molecule inhibition allow the formation of a pharmacaphore to identify more and more active small molecules. | 06-23-2011 |
20110206695 | ANTIBODIES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER - XMRV appears to be related to both prostate cancer if it infects a male germ cell and chronic fatigue syndrome in both sexes. (If the virus does not infect a germ cell). Prostate cancer cells exhibit TSG101 on the surface only upon infection with a virus like XMRV. Antibodies to TSG101 can be effective diagnostics to identify individuals with a predisposition to prostate. They can also be used in place of current diagnostics to confirm the presence of prostate cancer. TSG101 antibodies, when administered in vivo, exhibit the ability to reduce tumor size, suppress metastatic transformation and extend survival. | 08-25-2011 |
20110287019 | THERAPEUTIC TARGETING OF ESCORT PROTEINS - The invention provides for inhibition of viral disease by the provision to a mammalian host of antibodies directed against an escort protein like Tsg101. These proteins appear on the surface of a cell, and thus can be bound by circulating antibodies thereto. By binding escort proteins on the cell surface, budding of viral particles is inhibited. The virus infects the initial cells, but cannot escape that cell to infect the body en masse. | 11-24-2011 |
20120142731 | METHODS OF INHIBITING VIRAL INFECTION - Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of inhibiting viral infection in a mammal in need of same, are provided, which employ compounds of the formula | 06-07-2012 |