公开(公告)号：US5825147A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-20

申请号：US524541

申请日：1995-09-07

Applicant: Michael A. Porter ,  Richard H. Kruse ,  Samuel DiCesare ,  Kerry S. Berland ,  James M. Helms ,  George A. Alderton, IV

Inventor： Michael A. Porter ,  Richard H. Kruse ,  Samuel DiCesare ,  Kerry S. Berland ,  James M. Helms ,  George A. Alderton, IV

IPC: B60J7/12 ,  B60J7/057 ,  B60J7/08 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/037 ,  G05B5/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  H02H7/08 ,  H02P1/04 ,  H02P3/00 ,  H02P7/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/037 ,  B60J7/0573 ,  B60J7/1265

Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for monitoring and controlling the operation of a motorized convertible top such that it may be extended and retracted automatically. The system and method of the present invention monitors the movement of the various components to provide fluid, simultaneous motion. It further detects and corrects improper alignments that may result in damage to the top due to overlapping elements or binding elements, and stores error information useful in diagnosing and repairing unrecoverable errors.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于监测和控制电动敞篷车顶部的操作的系统和方法，使得其可以自动地伸缩。 本发明的系统和方法监测各种部件的移动以提供流体，同时运动。 它进一步检测和纠正可能导致由于重叠元素或绑定元素而损坏顶部的不正确对齐，并存储有用于诊断和修复不可恢复错误的错误信息。

公开(公告)号：US08354921B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-15

申请号：US12802135

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: James M. Helms ,  Michael L. Hafften

Inventor： James M. Helms ,  Michael L. Hafften

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: E05B13/106 ,  B60Q3/267 ,  B60Q3/80 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/0027 ,  E05B17/10 ,  E05B65/1033 ,  E05B83/01 ,  E05C3/043 ,  F41H5/226 ,  F41H5/263

Abstract: A self-illuminating handle assembly for a release mechanism of an emergency egress system for a vehicle. The handle assembly includes a sensor for sensing a predetermined condition and providing a sensor signal in response thereto, and a sensor-activated switch assembly for causing the handle assembly to self-illuminate in response to the sensor signal. The sensor could be a so-called tilt sensor for sensing when the vehicle orientation is tilted beyond a threshold tilt orientation, or an acceleration sensor (accelerometer) for sensing when the vehicle has undergone an acceleration or deceleration beyond a threshold, indicative of a crash or the vehicle having been exposed to an explosion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的紧急出口系统的释放机构的自照明手柄组件。 手柄组件包括用于感测预定条件并响应于此而提供传感器信号的传感器，以及用于响应于传感器信号使手柄组件自发照亮的传感器激活的开关组件。 传感器可以是所谓的倾斜传感器，用于在车辆方向倾斜超过阈值倾斜方向时感测，或加速度传感器（加速度计），用于感测车辆经过超过阈值的加速或减速，表示碰撞 或车辆已经暴露于爆炸。

公开(公告)号：US08313127B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12655302

申请日：2009-12-28

Applicant: James M. Helms

Inventor： James M. Helms

IPC: E05C19/00

CPC classification number: E05B77/00 ,  E05B83/01 ,  E05C3/124 ,  E05C9/1875 ,  F41H5/226 ,  F41H5/26 ,  Y10T292/0969 ,  Y10T292/243

Abstract: A latch for latching closed a door of a vehicle, especially designed to minimize the force required to latch closed the door by pushing the door to its closed position. A tongue, having a strike face and a catch face, is resiliently mounted in the latch so as to be urged to a latch-engaged position by a torsion spring pushing against a surface of the tongue and against a cover plate of the latch. A slider block is coupled to a door handle and to the tongue so that the tongue can be swiveled to a disengaged state by use of the door handle, in order to open the vehicle door.

Abstract translation: 用于闩锁的闩锁闭合车辆的门，特别设计成通过将门推到其关闭位置来最小化闩锁闭合门所需的力。 具有撞击面和卡合面的舌片弹性地安装在闩锁中，以便通过扭转弹簧推压到闩锁接合位置，扭力弹簧抵靠舌头的表面并抵靠闩锁的盖板。 滑动块联接到门把手和舌部，使得舌头可以通过使用门把手而旋转到脱离状态，以便打开车门。

公开(公告)号：US08251558B1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12803442

申请日：2010-06-25

Applicant: David E. Hubert ,  James M. Helms ,  Mark R. Barie ,  Richard P. Lizotte

Inventor： David E. Hubert ,  James M. Helms ,  Mark R. Barie ,  Richard P. Lizotte

IPC: F21V19/02 ,  F21V21/14

CPC classification number: F21S43/00

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp system and corresponding kit, including (left and right) headlamps and a mode switch (control mechanism) responsive to inputs from a mode switch console or other user interface arrangements, the combination of headlamps and mode switch providing high and low beam on-road illumination and a higher level of illumination for off-road illumination using the same light source in each headlamp as is used for the on-road illumination. Cooperation between a light source driver circuit in each headlamp and the mode switch results in the light source in each headlamp being driven by more or less current, as required by the selected mode. A (daytime) running lights mode of operation may also be provided using the same light source.

Abstract translation: 一种车载前照灯系统和相应的套件，包括（左和右）前照灯和响应于来自模式开关控制台或其他用户界面布置的输入的模式开关（控制机构），前照灯和模式开关的组合提供高和低光束 道路照明和更高级别的照明，用于在道路照明中使用的每个前照灯中使用相同的光源的越野照明。 每个前照灯中的光源驱动电路和模式开关之间的合作导致每个前照灯中的光源由所选择的模式所要求的或多或少的电流驱动。 也可以使用相同的光源来提供A（白天）行车灯操作模式。

公开(公告)号：US20110291849A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US12802135

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: James M. Helms ,  Michael L. Hafften

Inventor： James M. Helms ,  Michael L. Hafften

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: E05B13/106 ,  B60Q3/267 ,  B60Q3/80 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/0027 ,  E05B17/10 ,  E05B65/1033 ,  E05B83/01 ,  E05C3/043 ,  F41H5/226 ,  F41H5/263

Abstract: A self-illuminating handle assembly for a release mechanism of an emergency egress system for a vehicle. The handle assembly includes a sensor for sensing a predetermined condition and providing a sensor signal in response thereto, and a sensor-activated switch assembly for causing the handle assembly to self-illuminate in response to the sensor signal. The sensor could be a so-called tilt sensor for sensing when the vehicle orientation is tilted beyond a threshold tilt orientation, or an acceleration sensor (accelerometer) for sensing when the vehicle has undergone an acceleration or deceleration beyond a threshold, indicative of a crash or the vehicle having been exposed to an explosion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的紧急出口系统的释放机构的自照明手柄组件。 手柄组件包括用于感测预定条件并响应于此而提供传感器信号的传感器，以及用于响应于传感器信号使手柄组件自发照亮的传感器激活的开关组件。 传感器可以是所谓的倾斜传感器，用于在车辆方向倾斜超过阈值倾斜方向时感测，或加速度传感器（加速度计），用于感测车辆经过超过阈值的加速或减速，表示碰撞 或车辆已经暴露于爆炸。

公开(公告)号：US07988346B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-02

申请号：US12383065

申请日：2009-03-19

Applicant: James M. Helms ,  Mark R. Barie ,  John A. Lowrey, III

Inventor： James M. Helms ,  Mark R. Barie ,  John A. Lowrey, III

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/04 ,  F21S41/143 ,  F21S45/47 ,  F21S45/48 ,  F21V5/007 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V29/74 ,  F21V29/75 ,  F21V29/763 ,  F21V29/773 ,  F21V29/89 ,  F21W2102/00 ,  F21Y2105/00 ,  F21Y2105/10 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: A headlamp for a vehicle (air, land or sea) providing a planar array of infrared (IR) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and visible light LEDs, and arranged and mounted within a housing so as to provide for cooling of the LEDs without forced convection, by conducting heat from the LEDs to protruding cooling fins. A switch system is also provided, for enabling either the visible light or the infrared light, and for selecting a high-beam or low-beam pattern. The beam pattern is provided in some embodiments so as to meet US Federal Motor Vehicle standards.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆（空气，陆地或海洋）的前照灯，其提供红外（IR）发光二极管（LED）和可见光LED的平面阵列，并且布置并安装在壳体内，以便提供LED的冷却而无需 强制对流，通过将LED从LED传导到突出的散热片。 还提供了一种开关系统，用于启用可见光或红外光，并且用于选择远光束或近光束图案。 在一些实施例中提供了波束图案，以便符合美国联邦机动车辆标准。

公开(公告)号：US20110115192A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US12622328

申请日：2009-11-19

Applicant: James M. Helms ,  Mark R. Barie

Inventor： James M. Helms ,  Mark R. Barie

IPC: B62K3/04

CPC classification number: B62K19/06 ,  B62K3/02 ,  B62K19/30

Abstract: A frame for a bicycle where at least either the so-called top tube or the so-called down tube has a webbed interior space, i.e. has interior walls running along its length creating separately two or more enclosed subspaces spanning at least some of the length of the tube. Such a webbed frame is made, typically, by extruding a material such as aluminum or an alloy.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自行车的框架，其中至少一个所谓的顶管或所谓的下管具有网状内部空间，即具有沿其长度延伸的内壁，分开产生跨越至少一些长度的两个或更多个封闭子空间 的管。 这种网状框架通常通过挤出诸如铝或合金的材料制成。

公开(公告)号：US20090116258A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US12284411

申请日：2008-09-22

Applicant: James M. Helms

Inventor： James M. Helms

IPC: B60Q1/04

CPC classification number: B60Q1/0052 ,  F21S41/13 ,  F21S41/143 ,  F21S41/17 ,  F21S41/18

Abstract: A headlamp for a vehicle or other application, including a circular arrangement of groupings of IR LEDs in a retaining ring, each grouping of IR LED providing a different beam pattern of infrared illumination, and a HID lamp surrounded by the retaining ring, for providing visible light. A switch system is also provided, for enabling either the visible light or the infrared light, and for selecting a beam pattern.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆或其他应用的前照灯，包括在保持环中的IR LED的分组的圆形排列，每组红外LED提供不同的红外照明束图案，以及由保持环包围的HID灯，用于提供可见光 光。 还提供开关系统，用于启用可见光或红外光，以及用于选择光束图案。

公开(公告)号：US20090116257A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US12284747

申请日：2008-09-24

Applicant: William E. Rosemeyer ,  James M. Helms

Inventor： William E. Rosemeyer ,  James M. Helms

IPC: B60Q1/26 ,  G01J3/10

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2611

Abstract: A low-profile aerodynamic automotive lightbar including integrated arrangements of visible and infrared light sources, providing visible light and infrared illumination. The visible light sources can be visible light LEDs, or HID lights, or halogen lights, for use in conducting routine policing activities. The infrared light sources are infrared LEDs, for use in covert operations or surveillance. The invention is of use, for example, as an accessory for utility vehicles, including police or security vehicles (such as the Ford Crown Victoria police cruiser) and tactical military vehicles (such as the HMMWV).

Abstract translation: 低调的气动汽车灯条，包括可见光和红外光源的集成布置，提供可见光和红外照明。 可见光源可以是可见光LED或HID灯或卤素灯，用于进行日常警务活动。 红外光源是红外LED，用于隐蔽操作或监视。 本发明例如用作多用途车辆的附件，包括警察或保安车辆（例如福特维多利亚警察巡洋舰）和战术军事车辆（例如HMMWV）。

公开(公告)号：US20090047108A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US12228557

申请日：2008-08-13

Applicant: Mark R. Barie ,  James M. Helms

Inventor： Mark R. Barie ,  James M. Helms

IPC: B60B29/00

CPC classification number: B60S9/12 ,  B62D43/002 ,  B62D43/02

Abstract: A spare tire carrier featuring an integrated automotive jack, the jack used for manipulating the carrier into and out of a configuration suitable for transit. The jack may also be removed from the carrier, and used to elevate the vehicle. A strap and ratchet mechanism is also provided, helpful for securing the tire upon the carrier and also for leveraging the tire into place upon the carrier.

Abstract translation: 具有集成汽车千斤顶的备用轮胎载体，该千斤顶用于操纵承载件进出适合运输的构造。 千斤顶也可以从载体上移除，并用于提升车辆。 还提供了带和棘轮机构，有助于将轮胎固定在载体上，并且还用于将轮胎用于载体上的适当位置。