公开(公告)号：US08333036B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-18

申请号：US12802141

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: James M. Helms ,  Thomas G. Buckner ,  Michael L. Hafften

Inventor： James M. Helms ,  Thomas G. Buckner ,  Michael L. Hafften

IPC: E05B65/10

CPC classification number: B60J1/085 ,  B60J5/047 ,  E05B17/2023 ,  E05B65/006 ,  E05B65/1033 ,  E05B77/44 ,  E05B79/20 ,  E05B83/01 ,  E05C3/043

Abstract: A vehicle emergency egress assembly, including a vehicle door with an opening cut out or otherwise provided, to serve as an egress portal in case of emergency when the vehicle door is difficult to open using the ordinary latching and unlatching mechanism provided for routine entrance and exit from the vehicle. The opening is cut (or otherwise provided) where a transparent armor window would ordinarily be provided, but additional portions of the door are cut out as needed to allow for egress through the opening by a vehicle occupant. A windowed plug is then provided, for releasably plugging the opening. Finally, an interiorly accessible release mechanism is provided, including one or more handles for releasing the plug from the opening. The plug includes a body portion in addition to a window portion. The body portion has a stepped periphery that is held against a stepped periphery of the opening by latches coupled to the one or more handles and extending across the perimeter of the body portion of the plug onto corresponding latch receivers disposed around the opening on the inside surface of the vehicle door.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆紧急出口组件，包括具有开口或以其他方式设置的开口的车门，当紧急情况下当使用提供用于常规入口和出口的普通闭锁和解锁机构难以打开车门时用作出口门 从车上。 切割（或以其他方式提供）开口，其中通常将设置透明装甲窗，但是根据需要切除门的附加部分，以允许车辆乘客通过开口排出。 然后提供窗口插头，用于可释放地堵塞开口。 最后，提供了内部可接近的释放机构，包括用于从开口释放塞子的一个或多个手柄。 除了窗口部分之外，插头还包括主体部分。 主体部分具有阶梯状周边，其通过与一个或多个手柄相连的闩锁抵靠开口的台阶周边，并且延伸穿过插头主体部分的周边到相对于位于内表面上的开口周围设置的闩锁接收器 的车门。

公开(公告)号：US08171673B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-08

申请号：US12462845

申请日：2009-08-10

Applicant: James M. Helms

Inventor： James M. Helms

IPC: E05F11/24

CPC classification number: E05F15/622 ,  E05Y2201/11 ,  E05Y2201/214 ,  E05Y2201/244 ,  E05Y2201/636 ,  E05Y2600/40 ,  E05Y2900/504

Abstract: A motorized door opener for a vehicle (such as a military or security vehicle), featuring a sensor system that determines door position to prevent door damage while the opener is in operation. The opener features an offset gear system that effectively changes the door's rotation point. Mechanical advantage is gained by using a lengthened lever arm with the gear system, providing increased leverage and allowing the motor to provide enough force to open and close a heavily armored door. The opener can use existing door hinges, and can be provided so as not to protrude into the door space, in order to facilitate passenger and equipment entry/exit through the doors. A safety release mechanism is included in some embodiments, allowing the door to be manually opened or closed.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆（如军用或安全车辆）的电动开门器，具有确定门位置的传感器系统，以防止开启器运行时的门损坏。 开启器具有有效改变门旋转点的偏移齿轮系统。 通过使用加长的杠杆臂与齿轮系统获得机械优势，提供更大的杠杆作用，并允许电机提供足够的力来打开和关闭严重装甲的门。 开启器可以使用现有的门铰链，并且可以设置成不会突出到门空间中，以便于乘客和设备通过门进/出口。 在一些实施例中包括安全释放机构，允许门被手动打开或关闭。

公开(公告)号：US20100074625A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：US12584067

申请日：2009-08-28

Applicant: John C. Northcott ,  James M. Helms ,  Ricky A. Houghton ,  Chris Wieland ,  Xiaolu Chen ,  James A. Retter

Inventor： John C. Northcott ,  James M. Helms ,  Ricky A. Houghton ,  Chris Wieland ,  Xiaolu Chen ,  James A. Retter

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  G10L19/00

CPC classification number: H04B10/1141 ,  G10L19/00 ,  H04B10/1121 ,  H04B10/116 ,  H04K1/00 ,  H04K3/28 ,  H04K2203/14 ,  H04K2203/22

Abstract: A communication system for communicating spoken speech, based on switching on and off a visible or infrared light source in a pattern corresponding to the spoken speech. The communication system provides for rapid retransmission/rebroadcast of messages received from other communication systems, to allow communication over a longer range than would otherwise be possible, or between two points not along a line of sight. The system may include a light source also used (at the same time) for providing illumination, such as a light source that is part of a lightbar mounted on a vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种通信系统，用于基于以对应于所述语音的模式打开和关闭可见光或红外光源，来传达口语语音。 通信系统提供从其他通信系统接收的消息的快速重传/重新广播，以允许在比其他可能的更长的范围内或在不沿着视线的两个点之间进行通信。 该系统可以包括也用于（同时）用于提供照明的光源，例如作为安装在车辆上的灯条的一部分的光源。

公开(公告)号：US06246199B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-12

申请号：US09634436

申请日：2000-08-08

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: G05D300

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.

公开(公告)号：US08314559B1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12803008

申请日：2010-06-17

Applicant: James M. Helms ,  John-Kevin Trumbetas ,  John A. Lowrey, III ,  Mark R. Barie ,  Richard P. Lizotte

Inventor： James M. Helms ,  John-Kevin Trumbetas ,  John A. Lowrey, III ,  Mark R. Barie ,  Richard P. Lizotte

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/0094 ,  F21S41/141 ,  F21S41/147 ,  F21S43/14 ,  F21S45/47 ,  F21S45/60

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp using a high-power LED light source, receiving power regulated by a driver circuit, is mounted in a housing and covered at least in part by a light transmissive cover using a construction by which heat developed by the driver circuit (current regulator) is conducted to the light transmissive cover, thereby heating the transparent cover and so retarding the formation or accumulation of ice and snow on the light transmissive cover.

Abstract translation: 使用大功率LED光源的车辆前照灯，其接收由驱动电路调节的功率，安装在壳体中并且至少部分地由透光盖覆盖，所述结构通过驱动电路（电流调节器 ）被传导到透光盖，从而加热透明盖，从而延迟在透光罩上的冰雪的形成或积聚。

公开(公告)号：US20100175945A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：US12655693

申请日：2010-01-05

Applicant: James M. Helms

Inventor： James M. Helms

IPC: B60K28/12

CPC classification number: E05B17/106 ,  B60Q3/46 ,  E05B65/1033 ,  E05B77/00

Abstract: A vehicle emergency egress in which one or more components are provided with a luminescent coating, such as a phosphorescent coating. Exemplary vehicle emergency egress structures include a kick-out window, an emergency escape hatch, and a vehicle door, of which at least part of the emergency release structure, such as levers and handles, would be coated with a luminescent coating. Additionally, the perimeter of the emergency egress portal could be coated, to highlight the location of the emergency exit as well as its size.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆紧急出口，其中一个或多个部件设置有发光涂层，例如磷光涂层。 示例性车辆紧急出口结构包括踢出窗，紧急逃生舱和车门，其中紧急释放结构的至少一部分（例如杠杆和手柄）将被涂覆有发光涂层。 此外，紧急出口门户的周边可以被涂覆，以突出紧急出口的位置及其大小。

公开(公告)号：US20100171323A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-08

申请号：US12655302

申请日：2009-12-28

Applicant: James M. Helms

Inventor： James M. Helms

IPC: E05C3/12

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：US20100109531A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

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: B60Q1/02

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，以及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：US20100084876A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12586540

申请日：2009-09-23

Applicant: James M. Helms

Inventor： James M. Helms

IPC: E05C19/00

CPC classification number: E05B65/006 ,  E05B13/002 ,  E05B15/0086 ,  E05B83/01 ,  E05C3/08 ,  Y10T292/202

Abstract: A lever mechanism for holding an escape hatch onto a vehicle surface covering an opening in the vehicle surface, for enabling emergency escape through the escape hatch. The lever mechanism includes a base portion, a handle portion and a clamp portion, with the handle portion and clamp portion linked so that by pushing on the handle portion, and so placing the lever mechanism in its engaged state, the clamp portion is pushed against the vehicle surface, drawing the escape hatch against the vehicle surface. By pulling on the handle portion of the lever mechanism, and so placing the lever mechanism in its disengaged state, the clamp is pulled up and away from the vehicle surface and clear of the opening in the vehicle surface, thus allowing the escape hatch to be pushed out away from the vehicle surface, thereby enabling emergency egress.

Abstract translation: 一种杠杆机构，用于将逃生舱保持在覆盖车辆表面上的开口的车辆表面上，以便通过逃生舱进行紧急逃生。 杠杆机构包括基部，手柄部分和夹持部分，其中手柄部分和夹紧部分被连接，使得通过推动手柄部分，并且因此使杠杆机构处于其接合状态，夹紧部分被推压 车辆表面，将逃生舱盖对着车辆表面。 通过拉动杠杆机构的把手部分，并且使杠杆机构处于其分离状态，夹具被拉起并远离车辆表面并且从车辆表面中的开口脱离，从而允许逃生舱 推离车辆表面，从而实现紧急出口。

公开(公告)号：US20090242600A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12381917

申请日：2009-03-18

Applicant: James M. Helms ,  Mark R. Barie

Inventor： James M. Helms ,  Mark R. Barie

IPC: B62D43/02 ,  B60R19/48

CPC classification number: B62D43/002 ,  B60R19/48 ,  B62D43/02

Abstract: A protective rear accessory bumper and integrated spare tire carrier for use on a host land vehicle providing protective features designed to minimize vehicle damage in rear-end vehicular collisions, and also providing rapid access to, and stowage of, a spare tire, by means of a pivoting tire carrier assembly, allowing a single person to change a heavy tire too heavy for the person to lift by hand.

Abstract translation: 一种保护性后部附件保险杠和集成的备用轮胎载体，用于主机陆上车辆，提供保护功能，旨在最大限度地减少后端车辆碰撞中的车辆损坏，并通过以下方式提供备用轮胎的快速接入和存放 枢转的轮胎载体组件，允许单个人改变重的轮胎太重以使人用手抬起。