A jump starter unit for starting vehicles and other equipment. The jump starter includes DC-to-DC converter and one or more large capacitors (500 Farad or more). The DC-to-DC converter maintains the capacitor's charge when a jump charge is not needed. The DC-to-DC converter and capacitor(s) are integrated into an electrical system that includes an electronic control and a plurality of relays that provide the various charging and jump functions of the unit. The jump starter unit may take the form of a portable or mobile self-contained apparatus having its own lithium battery to provide power to the DC-to-DC converter. The jump starter unit may be integrated into a device with another DC power source to provide power to the jump starter.
Methods and systems for powering and/or charging auxiliary systems of a vehicle. Such methods and systems utilize a welding system having power conversion circuitry that receives power from at least a first power source on the vehicle and generates different output powers of the welding system characterized by different output voltages. At least two different auxiliary systems receive at least two of the different output powers of the welding system.
A system and method for controlling flow of air into an air compressor of an air compressor system includes a proportional solenoid valve configured to control flow of supply air into the air compressor in proportional response to sensed air pressure generated by the air compressor system.
F15B 13/044 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by electrically-controlled means, e.g. solenoids, torque-motors
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Electromechanical starting equipment for internal combustion engines, namely, lithium-ion cobalt battery and jump start cables inside a case that incorporates a handle
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Electromechanical starting equipment for internal combustion engines, namely, lithium-ion cobalt battery and jump start cables inside a case that incorporates a handle
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Electromechanical starting equipment for internal combustion engines, namely, lithium-ion cobalt battery and jump start cables inside a case that incorporates a handle; Battery chargers, activators in the nature of battery chargers and booster battery chargers
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Power driven equipment, namely, generators and pneumatic compressors as parts of machines, motors and engines; Electromechanical equipment, namely, electric, power-driven generators, for facilitating the starting of internal combustion engines and parts therefor Portable battery powered unit for jump starting automobile and truck engines; Battery chargers, activators and booster chargers; Electromechanical starting equipment for internal combustion engines, namely, lithium-ion cobalt battery and jump start cables inside a case that incorporates a handle
Power driven equipment, namely, generators, welders and pneumatic compressors as parts of machines, motors and engines; Electromechanical equipment, namely, electric, power-driven generators, for facilitating the starting of internal combustion engines and parts therefor
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ELECTRIC AIR COMPRESSOR SYSTEM AND POWER REGULATOR THEREFOR
An electric air compressor system includes an air compressor and an electric motor configured for driving the air compressor. An electric power storage device provides electric power to the electric motor. An electric generator provides electric power to the electric power storage device and/or to the electric motor. A power regulator including a processor controls operation of the electric generator. The power regulator controls operation of the electric generator based on at least one of an on/off operational state of the electric generator, the temperature of the electric generator, the temperature of the electric power storage device, the electrical current output of the electric generator, and the speed of the electric generator.
F04B 35/04 - Piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and characterised by the driving means to their working members, or by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors, not otherwise provided for the means being electric
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Gas-liquid separator and method and air compressor system equipped therewith
A gas-liquid separator and method and air compressor system. The gas-liquid separator includes a separator tank having wet side and dry side chambers. The wet side chamber separates and collects liquids from pressurized air that enters through a tank inlet. A separation valve inlet port connects the wet side chamber with the dry side chamber and allows moist air to pass from the wet side chamber to the dry side chamber and prevents collected liquids from passing from the wet side chamber to the dry side chamber. A separation valve assembly opens the separation valve inlet port when pressurized air is forced into the wet side chamber and a pressure is met and/or exceeded and to close the separation valve inlet port when pressurized air is not being forced into the wet side chamber and pressure falls below the pressure.
A driveline system for connecting an on-vehicle PTO shaft to on-vehicle auxiliary equipment installed on a vehicle. The driveline system is adapted for mounting to an undercarriage of a vehicle that includes a transmission, a PTO shaft connected to the transmission near a forward end of the transmission, and auxiliary equipment mounted to the undercarriage aft of the transmission. The driveline system includes a first shaft connected to the PTO shaft via a first U-joint, a second shaft connected to the auxiliary equipment via a second U-joint and to the first shaft via a third U-joint, a bearing installed on the first shaft for supporting the first and second shafts adjacent the third U-joint, and a bracket that is attached to the transmission rearward of the PTO shaft.
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Redundant power supply systems comprised of redundant sensors for thermistors and transducers for the purpose of the providing highly reliable and accurate sensor data and reconfiguring sensor network systems if some sensors fail
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Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for sharing and synchronizing data between electrified power equipment components, namely, electric generators and electric air compressors; Diagnostic tool, namely, cloud computing featuring software for communicating between electrified power equipment components; Software as a service (SAAS) services, namely, hosting software for use by customers, via an online portal, for use in the monitoring, sharing and synchronization of data between electrified power components, namely, electric generators and electric air compressors
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Compressor control systems and air compressor systems and vehicles equipped therewith
Compressor control systems capable of increasing the reliability and uptime of air compressor systems that operate in harsh corrosive outdoor environments by redundantly sensing one or more operating parameters of the air compressor systems. Such a compressor control system includes a controller adapted to monitor at least a first operating parameter of a component of the air compressor system, at least first and second sensors that are physically separate and spaced apart from each other and that redundantly sense the first operating parameter of a component of the air compressor system, and separate and independent wiring harnesses electrically connecting the first and second sensors to the controller.
A pneumatic system installed on a vehicle and method of using the system to preheat compressor oil and/or components of the system to promote operation in cold weather conditions. The pneumatic system includes a compressor that generates compressed air in which oil is entrained, a separation tank that separates the oil from the air prior to the oil being returned to the compressor, and a heating element located within the separation tank and contacting the oil within the separation tank. Engine coolant of an engine cooling system of the vehicle flows through the heating element and the heating element transferring heat from the engine coolant to the oil within the separation tank to increase the temperature of the oil.
B01D 17/00 - Separation of liquids, not provided for elsewhere, e.g. by thermal diffusion
F01P 3/20 - Cooling circuits not specific to a single part of engine or machine
B60K 25/06 - Auxiliary drives from the transmission power take-off
F02D 29/04 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving pumps
F02G 5/00 - Profiting from waste heat of combustion engines, not otherwise provided for
B04C 3/02 - Apparatus in which the axial direction of the vortex remains unchanged with heating or cooling, e.g. quenching, means
B01D 45/16 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by centrifugal forces generated by the winding course of the gas stream
F02B 63/06 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generators; Portable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for pumps
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Non-downloadable cloud-based software utilizing QR (quick response) codes for accessing information pertaining to product inventory, product manuals and product videos; troubleshooting of computer software problems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Electromechanical starting equipment for internal combustion engines, namely, lithium-ion cobalt battery and jump start cables inside a case that incorporates a handle
The present concept is method of controlling a vehicles engine idle and includes the steps of monitoring a vehicles operating parameters with a controller and comparing parameters to preselected shutdown conditions. In the event shutdown conditions are met and the key is not in the ignition, the controller warns operator of impending shutdown. The controller intercepts the ignition key signal and simulates the vehicle key to be in the run position such that vehicle functions are operable as if key is in run position. The controller shuts down engine. The method may also include the steps of: the controller intercepting the ignition key signal and simulating the vehicle key to be in the accessory position such that vehicle functions are operable as if key is in accessory position.
B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60W 30/00 - Purposes of road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. of systems using conjoint control of vehicle sub-units
Online retail store services provided via a global computer network featuring Power-driven equipment, namely, electric generators, alternators and pneumatic compressors as parts of machines, motors and engines, electromechanical equipment, namely, electric, power driven generators for facilitating the starting of internal combustion engines and parts therefor, pneumatic air compressors and air compressor systems consisting of air compressors, electric arc welders, portable battery powered unit for jump starting automobile and truck engines, Battery chargers and activators and booster chargers in the nature of electric circuits, power generation equipment, namely, power to take off and hydraulically driven generators for installation on vehicles, super capacitor engine starters
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Power-driven equipment, namely, electric generators, alternators and pneumatic compressors as parts of machines, motors and engines; electric, power driven generators, pneumatic air compressors and air compressor systems consisting of air compressors battery chargers, activators and boosters
The present concept is method of controlling a vehicle's engine idle and includes the steps of monitoring a vehicles operating parameters with a controller and comparing parameters to preselected shutdown conditions. In the event shutdown conditions are met and the key is not in the ignition, the controller warns operator of impending shutdown. The controller intercepts the ignition key signal and simulates the vehicle key to be in the run position such that vehicle functions are operable as if key is in run position. The controller shuts down engine. The method may also include the steps of: the controller intercepting the ignition key signal and simulating the vehicle key to be in the accessory position such that vehicle functions are operable as if key is in accessory position.
B60W 10/10 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of change-speed gearings
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
F02D 29/02 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving variable-pitch propellers
Power-driven equipment, namely, electric generators and pneumatic compressors as parts of machines, motors and engines; electric, power-driven generators, pneumatic air compressors and air compressor systems consisting of air compressors; electric arc welders
Power-driven equipment, namely, electric generators and pneumatic compressors as parts of machines, motors and engines; Electromechanical equipment, namely, electric, power-driven generators, for facilitating the starting of internal combustion engines and parts therefor portable electric power plants
A jump starter unit for starting large vehicles and other equipment using jumper cable at lengths up to fifty (50) feet. The jump starter includes a high output (200-300 amp) alternator and a large (2000 Farad) capacitor. The alternator is also used to maintain the capacitor's charge when the boost charge is not needed. The alternator and capacitor are integrated into an electrical system that includes an electronic control and a plurality of relays that provide the various charging and boost functions of the unit. In certain embodiments, the jump starter unit may take the form of a portable or mobile self contained apparatus having its own combustion to drive the high output alternator. In other embodiments, the jump starter unit may be integrated into a service vehicle, such as a tow truck or utility vehicle, and utilize the vehicle's engine to drive the jump starter's high output alternator.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
B60L 11/00 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle (B60L 8/00, B60L 13/00 take precedence;arrangements or mounting of prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines for mutual or common propulsion B60K 6/20)
H02J 7/32 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering
H02J 1/00 - Circuit arrangements for dc mains or dc distribution networks
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Gas-liquid separation method and separator therefor
Methods and separator suitable for separating a gas from a liquid within a gas-liquid mixture. The separator includes a tank having a sidewall and oppositely-disposed endwalls that enclose an interior of the tank. An inlet to the tank directs a gas-liquid mixture against the sidewall of the tank within a first primary separation section to impart a circumferential flow direction to the mixture along the sidewall and initiate separation of a gas and liquid from the mixture. A reservoir located in a lower region of the tank collects the liquid separated from the mixture. A passage within a second primary separation section receives the gas separated from the gas-liquid mixture through an entrance thereof located in an upper region of the tank, and the passage directs flow of the gas into a secondary separation section, from which the gas exits the tank through an outlet.
B01D 45/16 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by centrifugal forces generated by the winding course of the gas stream
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 50/00 - Combinations of methods or devices for separating particles from gases or vapours
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Pressurized fluid delivery system and method of use
A pressurized fluid delivery system and method that can be used to interrogate objects, such as the interrogation and detonation of IEDs. The system and method entail pressurizing a liquid within a vessel with a compressed gas source so that the liquid within the vessel is at a pressure above atmospheric pressure. The pressurized liquid, the compressed gas, or a mixture thereof is then selectively delivered to an outlet, and then discharged from the outlet to physically interrogate the object.
B63G 7/02 - Mine-sweeping means; Means for destroying mines
F41H 11/20 - Self-propelled mine-clearing vehicles; Mine-clearing devices attachable to vehicles with ground-penetrating elements, e.g. with means for removing buried landmines from the soil
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Transfer cases of vehicle transmissions, namely, transfer cases equipped to directly connect a power take-off shaft to a driven rotary unit via a shaft through the transfer case
The present concept is method of controlling a vehicle's engine idle and includes the steps of monitoring a vehicles operating parameters with a controller and comparing parameters to preselected shutdown conditions. In the event shutdown conditions are met and the key is not in the ignition, the controller warns operator of impending shutdown. The controller intercepts the ignition key signal and simulates the vehicle key to be in the run position such that vehicle functions are operable as if key is in run position. The controller shuts down engine. The method may also include the steps of: the controller intercepting the ignition key signal and simulating the vehicle key to be in the accessory position such that vehicle functions are operable as if key is in accessory position.
B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
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Pressurized fluid delivery system and method of use
A pressurized fluid delivery system and method that can be used to interrogate objects, such as the interrogation and detonation of IEDs. The system and method entail pressurizing a liquid within a vessel with a compressed gas source so that the liquid within the vessel is at a pressure above atmospheric pressure. The pressurized liquid, the compressed gas, or a mixture thereof is then selectively delivered to an outlet, and then discharged from the outlet to physically interrogate the object.
A pilot valve assembly for regulating the output of a first pressure source relative to a second pressure source, a fluid system equipped with the valve assembly, and a method of operating the valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a valve body with inlet and outlet ports and first and second sensing ports. The first and second sensing ports are adapted to sense, respectively, the fluid pressures of the first and second pressure sources. The inlet port is adapted for fluidically connecting to the first pressure source. The valve assembly defines a flow path between the inlet and outlet ports, and has components for allowing fluid flow from the inlet port, through the flow path, and to the outlet port only if the fluid pressure of the first pressure source exceeds the fluid pressure of the second pressure source by a differential by the flow-allowing components.
An integrated compressor and pump unit suitable for installation on a vehicle and draw rotary power from a power source of the vehicle. The unit includes a compressor unit and a separate pump unit. The compressor unit has a rotary input shaft coupled to a rotary compressing device of the compressor unit. The pump unit is mounted to the compressor unit and has a rotary input shaft coupled to a rotary pumping device of the pump unit. The pump unit is secured to the compressor unit and rotary motion is transferred from the rotary input shaft of the compressor unit to the rotary input shaft of the pump unit such that the rotary compressing and rotary pumping devices operate in unison and in series.
A pilot valve assembly for regulating the output of a first pressure source relative to a second pressure source, a fluid system equipped with the valve assembly, and a method of operating the valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a valve body with inlet and outlet ports and first and second sensing ports. The first and second sensing ports are adapted to sense, respectively, the fluid pressures of the first and second pressure sources. The inlet port is adapted for fluidically connecting to the first pressure source. The valve assembly defines a flow path between the inlet and outlet ports, and has components for allowing fluid flow from the inlet port, through the flow path, and to the outlet port only if the fluid pressure of the first pressure source exceeds the fluid pressure of the second pressure source by a differential by the flow-allowing components.
A combination integrates a power take-off unit, a gear box and air compressor into a single component that is mounted to and suspended from the side mount PTO provision of a vehicle transmission. The combination eliminates the need for a separate drive line and provides a reduced footprint for underdeck applications. The combination also reduces the installation difficulties by reducing fluid lines and consolidating component location.
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(1) Automotive battery accessories, namely voltage surge protectors, battery terminals, battery cables, jumber cable leads and battery chargers; electric powered soldering irons; automotive electronic memory retention devices, namely a plug adapter that connects a vehicle power system to an external power source to maintain continuous power to a vehicle's electronic devices in the event of primary batter power loss.
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(1) Electric powered soldering irons.
(2) Automotive battery accessories, namely voltage surge protectors, battery terminals, battery cables, jumper cable leads and battery chargers; automotive electronic memory retention devices, namely a plug adapter that connects a vehicle power system to an external power source to maintain continuous power to a vehicle's electronic devices in the event of primary battery power loss.
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(1) Machines, namely fuel transfer machines, coolant handling machines, machines designed to receive, store and dispense gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene and other flammable fuels, and machines for flushing, filtering, storing, recycling and refilling oils, transmission fluids, antifreeze and other related fluids used in automotive and truck applications.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) Portable compressed air supply tanks; portable electric power plants; engine starting equipment, namely apparatus for the automation lubrication of air starters for diesel engines, and engine-driven DC generators for the starting of internal combustion engines, and parts therefor; fluid handling equipment, namely rotary pumps and metal containers for the storage, siphoning and dispensing of gasoline; mechanical parts washers; battery jumper cables, cable adapters and booster clamps.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
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(1) Portable compressed air supply tanks; portable electric power plants; mechanical parts washers; battery jumper cables, cable adapters and booster clamps; engine starting equipment, namely apparatus for the automatic lubrication of air starters for diesel engines, and engine driven DC generators for facilitating the starting of internal combustion engines and parts therefor; and fluid handling equipment, namely rotary pumps and metal containers for the storage, siphoning and dispensing of gasoline.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
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PORTABLE COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY TANKS PORTABLE ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS, [ PORTABLE LIQUID PUMPS, AUTOMATIC DRAINING VALVE DEVICES FOR COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS, ] AUTOMATIC LUBRICATING DEVICES FOR AIR STARTERS FOR DIESEL ENGINES, MECHANICAL PARTS WASHERS, AND PUMPING AND STORAGE APPARATUS FOR DRAINING AND REFILLING GASOLINE TANKS ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIPMENT FOR FACILITATING THE STARTING OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES AND PARTS THEREFOR, AND BATTERY JUMPER CABLES, CABLE ADAPTERS AND BOOSTER CLAMPS
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
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[ PORTABLE COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY TANKS ] PORTABLE ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS, [ PORTABLE LIQUID PUMPS, AUTOMATIC DRAINING VALVE DEVICES FOR COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS, ] AUTOMATIC LUBRICATING DEVICES FOR AIR STARTERS FOR DIESEL ENGINES, MECHANICAL PARTS WASHERS, AND PUMPING AND STORAGE APPARATUS FOR DRAINING AND REFILLING GASOLINE TANKS ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIPMENT FOR FACILITATING THE STARTING OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES AND PARTS THEREFOR, AND BATTERY JUMPER CABLES, CABLE ADAPTERS AND BOOSTER CLAMPS