Continental Enforces REDI-Sensor TPMS Patents
Hamaton and JohnDow will discontinue the manufacture and sale of their current multi-application TPMS sensors by March 30, and will pay Continental an undisclosed sum of money.
ITC To Investigate Infringement Of Toyo Tire Design Patents
On Aug. 14, Toyo filed a formal complaint against 22 tiremakers and tire importers, accusing them of violating the company’s U.S. design patents held on various passenger and light truck/SUV tires.
Johnson Controls Gains U.S. Patents for Wireless Automotive Communication System
Product creates in-vehicle, wireless connection to a mobile phone using Bluetooth technology.
Bosch Registers Largest Number of Patents in Company History
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Last year, Bosch researchers and developers registered more patents than ever before. The number of first-filed patents rose by seven percent to a total of 3,281, including 569 in the United States. This adds up to an average of 14 developments submitted by Bosch to the patent offices every working day.
Eaton Awarded U.S. Patents for Hybrid Electric Power System
KALAMAZOO, MI — Eaton Corp. has been awarded several U.S. patents for the company’s hybrid electric power system. The system will be commercially available through several major OEMs in 2007. The patents are focused on controls and systems related to Eaton’s hybrid technology for commercial vehicles. In applications where a truck operates from an off-highway
WIX Filters Awarded Two Patents for Technological Innovations
WIX Filters recently received two U.S. patents for advancements in filtration technology. U.S. patent No. 7,041,158, issued for a pre-molded air filter end cap and method of manufacturing an air filter, protects an invention that can lower manufacturing costs and improve filter reliability and sealing characteristics. Although they may be used in any filter system, the patented end caps are designed primarily for use on air filters in heavy-duty applications such as power generators, stationary engines, earth movers and over the road trucks.
FirstElement Fuel Selected as a Top 40 US GreenTech Co.
Time Magazine, in partnership with Statista, listed FirstElement Fuel 36th out of 250 companies named for reducing environmental impact in its inaugural list of America’s Top GreenTech Companies.
Premier Manufacturing Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Oregon-based manufacturer has produced trailer safety components for over a century.
Commentary: Right to Repair with LKQ’s Ian Musselman
Musselman says passing right to repair legislation is vital – for consumer choice, for independent businesses, for American jobs and for healthy market competition.
Phillips Connect Expands Executive Sales Team
Joining the company are Brett Jackson, VP of sales engineering, as well as four sales executives.
