IBM Patents Cognitive System To Manage Self-Driving Vehicles
Invention expands IBM’s portfolio of patents on autonomous vehicles.
Spectro Scientific Wins Patent For Coolant And Diesel Exhaust Fluid Measurement Method Used In Its CoolCheck 2 Analyzer
The patent for “Multifunctional fluid meter and method for measuring coolant, bio-diesel, gas-ethanol and DEF” also has been granted in Australia.
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.
Valeo Ranks As France’s Leading Patent Filer
Valeo had 994 patents published in 2016. The company says its move up the industrial property institute rankings illustrates the importance of innovation in the group’s strategy, particularly in its drive to reduce CO2 emissions and develop intuitive driving.
XPEL, 3M Announce Settlement Of Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Under terms of the settlement, XPEL will acquire a license to the “263” patent. 3M and XPEL have agreed to dismiss the lawsuit without prejudice.
Spectra Premium Industries Receives Patent On Fuel Module Design For Secure Positioning In Fuel Tank
This inventive design eliminates the possibility of reservoir instability caused by the freely rotatable reservoir in the OE fuel module when installed and seated on the bottom of the tank.
STAR EnviroTech Awarded Patent For ‘Combination Smoke Machine And Nitrogen Generator’
The technology is designed for many purposes, including safer and easier automotive fuel evaporative emissions testing by eliminating the addition of oxygen into a vehicle’s fuel tank and ending the time and cost of changing nitrogen cylinders.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Receives 2nd Patent On Innovative MOOG Vertical Control Arm Bushing
The latest MOOG patent (US 9,327,570 B2) covers an improved design and a variety of enhanced methods associated with the manufacture of the Problem Solver part, including preparation of the housing and bearing, and final assembly.
Johnson Matthey And 3M Complete NMC Patent License Agreement
The patent license agreement aims to further expand the use of nickel-manganese-cobalt cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries for automotive applications.
USPTO Awarded Patent For IPDSteel Friction-Welded Piston
With this design, a precision friction-welding process unifies the piston crown and skirt with integral pin bosses, creating a box structure with integrated oil cavity for improved piston crown cooling and enhanced strength in the ring land area.
