David E Schnelker

US Patent:

6633090, Oct 14, 2003

Filed:

Sep 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/949462

Inventors:

Joseph E. Harter - Kokomo IN
Gregory K. Scharenbroch - Kokomo IN
Gerald J. Witt - Carmel IN
David E. Schnelker - Agoura Hills CA

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 2200

US Classification:

307 106, 307 103, 340 52, 340 553

Abstract:

A starting system for an engine of an automotive vehicle having an ignition system includes a fingerprint sensor ( ) that generates a fingerprint signal. A memory has a plurality of authorized fingerprint signals stored therein. A switch ( ) is used to generate a start signal. A controller is coupled to the ignition system ( ), the fingerprint sensor ( ), the memory ( ), and switch ( ). The controller compares the fingerprint signal with the authorized fingerprint signal stored in the memory and enables the ignition system in response to the start signal and the fingerprint signal being substantially equal to an authorized fingerprint signal.

US Patent:

55587305, Sep 24, 1996

Filed:

May 17, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/442608

Inventors:

Ross D. Olney - West Hills CA
David E. Schnelker - Agoura CA
William S. Griffin - Manhattan Beach CA

Assignee:

Hughes Aircraft Company - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

B60C 2312
F04B 3100

US Classification:

152418

Abstract:

A self-inflating tire pump is integrally fixed to a wheel of a vehicle for automatically pumping air into an inflation region of a tire which is mounted on the wheel. The pump includes a piston which is movable radially outward in a cylinder by centrifugal force to draw air from the atmosphere into a compression chamber and is movable radially inward by a biasing element to compress the air in the compression chamber and pump it into the inflation region. The biasing element includes a surface of the piston which is exposed to air pressure in the inflation region, and prevents the piston from moving outward until the wheel rotates above a certain speed, thereby preventing contaminants such as water and dirt from entering the compression chamber during low speed operation of the vehicle in adverse terrain. A stopper mechanism prevents the piston from moving when the tire pressure is above a normal value, thereby reducing frictional wear of the pump.

US Patent:

58568115, Jan 5, 1999

Filed:

Jan 31, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/594159

Inventors:

Ning Wu - Rancho Palos Verdes CA
David E. Schnelker - Agoura Hills CA
Jerome Robert Laskowski - Newbury Park CA
Ronald Kent Reger - Carmel IN
Francine Harriet Landau - Los Angeles CA
Eddie Gean Rothrock - Whittier CA

Assignee:

Delco Electronics Corp. - Kokomo IN
Hughes Electronics - Los Angeles CA
Bell Sports, Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

A42B 300

US Classification:

345 8

Abstract:

A visual display and helmet assembly is configured to function in the presence of a harsh environment, e. g. , high wind, vibration and shock and strong ambient light. The visual display preferably includes a transmissive liquid-crystal display to reduce the display's size and to enhance the intensity of a virtual image. In addition, the display is preferably reconfigurable so that different display indicia can be programmed as desired. To reduce probability of injury to a user, the visual display is carried on the exterior of the helmet with its center of mass positioned substantially on the midsagittal plane of the user. In addition, a mount permits the visual display to detach from the helmet when it is subjected to forces above a predetermined threshold. The mount is also permits yielding movement between the visual display and the helmet to enhance viewing of the image.