Abstract:
A vehicle has a frame, at least two wheels, at least one front and one rear suspension assembly, at least one of the suspension assemblies including an air spring, an air compressor, at least one air spring valve selectively fluidly communicating the air compressor with the at least one air spring, an auxiliary air output, an auxiliary valve selectively fluidly communicating the auxiliary air output with the air compressor, a control unit electrically connected to the air compressor, the at least one air spring valve, the auxiliary valve, and a vehicle condition sensor. The condition sensor senses an operating condition of the vehicle. The control unit only opens the auxiliary valve to fluidly communicate the auxiliary air output with the air compressor when a predetermined operating condition of the vehicle is sensed by the condition sensor. A method of controlling a pneumatic system of a vehicle is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A vehicle has a frame, at least one front wheel, at least one front suspension assembly, at least one rear wheel, and at least one rear suspension assembly, a seat, a steering assembly, an engine, and an air intake system fluidly communicating with the engine. At least one of the front and rear suspension assemblies includes an air spring. An air compressor selectively supplies air to the at least one air spring. An inlet of the air compressor fluidly communicates with the air intake system. During operation of the air compressor to supply air to the at least one air spring, the air compressor draws air from the air intake system and simultaneously supplies the air to the at least one air spring. A control unit is electrically connected to the air compressor for controlling an operation of the air compressor.
Abstract:
A vehicle has a frame, at least one front wheel connected to the frame, at least one front suspension assembly connecting the at least one front wheel to the frame, at least one rear wheel connected to the frame, and at least one rear suspension assembly connecting the at least one rear wheel to the frame. At least one of the at least one front and at least one rear suspension assemblies includes an air spring. A seat is connected to the frame. An engine is connected to the frame and is operatively connected to at least one of the wheels. An air compressor is connected to the frame and fluidly communicates with the at least one air spring for supplying air to the at least one air spring. A control unit is electrically connected to the air compressor for controlling an operation of the air compressor.
Abstract:
The invention features a novel gene encoding methionine synthase reductase. The invention also features a method for detecting an increased likelihood of hyperhomocysteinemia and, in turn, an increased or decreased likelihood of neural tube defects, cardiovascular disease, Down's Syndrome or cancer. The invention also features therapeutic methods for treating and/or reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, Down's Syndrome, cancer, or neural tube defects. Also provided are the sequences of the human methionine synthase reductase gene and protein and compounds and kits for performing the methods of the invention.
Abstract:
The invention features a novel gene encoding methionine synthase reductase. The invention also features a method for detecting an increased likelihood of hyperhomocysteinemia and, in turn, an increased or decreased likelihood of neural tube defects, cardiovascular disease, or cancer. The invention also features therapeutic methods for treating and/or reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, or neural tube defects. Also provided are the sequences of the human methionine synthase reductase gene and protein and compounds and kits for performing the methods of the invention.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a microstrip antenna for transmitting and receiving waves of wave length &lgr;. It comprises a first insulating plate and a first metallization effected on a face of said plate in order to form a ground plane; a second insulating plate and at least one second metallization effected on a face of said second plate and presenting dimensions smaller than those of the first metallization; at least one feedline connected to said first and second metallization; and spacer means fastened with the two plates in order to maintain the two plates in a predetermined relative position so that the two metallizations face each other and the second metallization is opposite the first.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an antenna of colinear type. It comprises a radiating portion comprising: three substantially rectilinear conductive wire elements that are mutually parallel, comprising a central conductor and two lateral conductors; and 2N radiating zones constituted by alternating first radiating zones and second radiating zones: each first radiating zone further comprising a cylindrical conductive element whose axis coincides with said central wire element and which is electrically connected to both of said lateral wire elements; and each second radiating zone further comprises two cylindrical conductive elements whose axes coincide substantially respectively with the lateral wire elements, said cylindrical elements being electrically connected to said central wire element.
Abstract:
An internal antenna of small volume comprising: a conductive ground plane; a first conductive surface placed in an antenna plane substantially parallel to the ground plane and partially surrounding a portion of the antenna plane, and presenting first and second ends; a second conductive surface forming a main radiating assembly disposed essentially in said portion of the antenna plane, said two conductive surfaces not being connected together by any conductive electrical connection; an antenna conductor connected to said second conductive surface; first electrical connection means for connecting a first end of the first conductive surface to a first zone of the ground plane; and second electrical connection means for connecting said first surface at least in the vicinity of the second end of the first conductive surface to a second zone of the ground plane that is distinct from the first zone; the assembly constituted by said first conductive surface, the portion of the ground plane electrically interconnecting the first and second zones, and the two connection means presenting an opening.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an internal antenna element of the patch type for a portable device. The element comprises a body of dielectric material, a conductive plate covering the top face of the dielectric, and a conductive strip covering one of the side faces of the dielectric, the strip being electrically connected along its top edge to one of the edges of said plate and being provided with electrical connection means for connecting said conductive strip to a ground plane that is to be placed against the bottom face of the dielectric body, the other three side faces having no metallization, means passing through the dielectric body for electrically connecting the hot point of an antenna conductor to said plate, and capacitor-forming means for providing capacitance between the plate and the ground plane when the antenna element is mounted on the ground plane, and located close to the side face of the dielectric body that is remote from its side face covered by said conductive strip.
Abstract:
A vehicle has a frame, at least one front wheel, at least one front suspension assembly, at least one rear wheel, and at least one rear suspension assembly, a seat, a steering assembly, an engine, and an air intake system fluidly communicating with the engine. At least one of the front and rear suspension assemblies includes an air spring. An air compressor selectively supplies air to the at least one air spring. An inlet of the air compressor fluidly communicates with the air intake system. During operation of the air compressor to supply air to the at least one air spring, the air compressor draws air from the air intake system and simultaneously supplies the air to the at least one air spring. A control unit is electrically connected to the air compressor for controlling an operation of the air compressor.