Abstract

A handheld pneumatic tire pressure gauge includes a substantially hollow tubular body section having a gauge head at one end and an open end opposite the gauge head. The gauge head is configured to operatively connect to a pneumatic tire. An elongated measurement scale is slidable positioned within the body section and is configured to be forced out of the body section through the open end. The measurement scale extends outwardly though the open end a distance proportional with a measured air pressure. The measurement scale includes a series of rectangular markers spaced apart at intervals and arranged in groups of common hue along its length.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 7/16 - Measuring the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by mechanical or fluid pressure-sensitive elements in the form of pistons

Abstract

An in-tire vehicle tire sensor assembly is adapted for residing inside a pneumatic tire mounted on a wheel rim of a motor vehicle. A flexible mounting cable is secured to the sensor assembly, and adapted for extending circumferentially within an annular space formed between the tire and wheel rim. A counterweight is secured to the mounting cable a spaced distance from the sensor assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
• F16F 15/36 - Correcting- or balancing-weights or equivalent means for balancing rotating bodies, e.g. vehicle wheels operating automatically
• F16F 15/32 - Correcting- or balancing-weights or equivalent means for balancing rotating bodies, e.g. vehicle wheels

Abstract

A direct tire data collection and communication device is adapted for use in a pneumatic vehicle tire. The device incorporates a tire-mounted electronics module comprising a microcontroller, and at least one tire property sensor in electronic communication with the microcontroller and capable of measuring at least one operational property of the vehicle tire. The threshold operational property value defines a positive tire safety condition and a negative tire safety condition. The electronics module calculates accumulated travel data of the vehicle tire while in the negative tire safety condition. A transmitter transmits the travel data to an electronic remote terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre

Abstract

A wireless vehicle data communications device is adapted for mounting on a wheel hub assembly of a vehicle. The vehicle data communications device includes a housing, a microprocessor located inside the housing, a signal transmitting device, and a signal receiving device. A self-generating electrical power supply is located within the housing and functions to supply electrical power to components of the vehicle data communications device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
• G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
• B60C 23/20 - Devices for measuring or signalling tyre temperature
• G01S 19/13 - Receivers
• G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips

Abstract

An in-tire vehicle tire sensor assembly is adapted for residing inside a pneumatic tire mounted on a wheel rim of a motor vehicle. A flexible mounting cable is secured to the sensor assembly, and adapted for extending circumferentially within an annular space formed between the tire and wheel rim. A counterweight is secured to the mounting cable a spaced distance from the sensor assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
• F16F 15/36 - Correcting- or balancing-weights or equivalent means for balancing rotating bodies, e.g. vehicle wheels operating automatically
• F16F 15/32 - Correcting- or balancing-weights or equivalent means for balancing rotating bodies, e.g. vehicle wheels

Abstract

A mechanical gauge includes a stock panel with a first measurement scale, and a slide movably arranged relative to the stock panel. The first measurement scale has a series of marks spaced apart at regular intervals within a region of interest. The slide includes a second measurement scale adapted to selectively overlie the first measurement scale within the region of interest. The second measurement scale has a second series of marks spaced apart at regular intervals corresponding to the first series of marks of the first measurement scale. An elongated measurement probe is affixed to the slide and adapted for selectively extending into a groove formed in the tread of the vehicle tire.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 17/02 - Tyres
• G01B 5/18 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring depth

Abstract

A wireless vehicle data communications device is adapted for mounting on a wheel hub assembly of a vehicle. The vehicle data communications device includes a housing, a microprocessor located inside the housing, a signal transmitting device, and a signal receiving device. A self-generating electrical power supply is located within the housing and functions to supply electrical power to components of the vehicle data communications device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
• G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
• B60C 23/20 - Devices for measuring or signalling tyre temperature
• G01S 19/13 - Receivers
• G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips

Abstract

A mechanical gauge includes a stock panel with a first measurement scale, and a slide movably arranged relative to the stock panel. The first measurement scale has a series of marks spaced apart at regular intervals within a region of interest. The slide includes a second measurement scale adapted to selectively overlie the first measurement scale within the region of interest. The second measurement scale has a second series of marks spaced apart at regular intervals corresponding to the first series of marks of the first measurement scale. An elongated measurement probe is affixed to the slide and adapted for selectively extending into a groove formed in the tread of the vehicle tire.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 17/02 - Tyres
• G01B 5/18 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring depth

Abstract

A wireless vehicle data communications device is adapted for mounting on a wheel hub assembly of a vehicle and incorporates a self-generating electrical power supply. The vehicle data communications device includes a housing, a microprocessor located inside the housing, a signal transmitting device, a signal receiving device, an electric generator, and an energy storage and supply medium. The housing is adapted to rotate simultaneously with the wheel hub assembly when the vehicle is in motion. Rotation of the housing relative to the components carrier induces an electric current.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
• G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
• B60C 23/20 - Devices for measuring or signalling tyre temperature
• G01S 19/13 - Receivers
• G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips

Abstract

A combination vehicle tire sensor assembly and in-tire wheel balancer is adapted for residing inside a pneumatic tire mounted on a wheel rim of a motor vehicle. The combination includes a flexible mounting cable secured to the sensor assembly, and adapted for extending circumferentially within an annular space formed between the tire and wheel rim. A counterweight is secured to the mounting cable inside the pneumatic tire a spaced distance from the sensor assembly. A substantially hollow balancer belt resides inside the pneumatic tire adjacent the sensor assembly and counterweight, and defines a circumferentially-extending exterior groove designed for receiving and locating the mounting cable, and a circumferentially-extending interior cavity adapted for loosely containing a wheel-balancing medium.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
• F16F 15/36 - Correcting- or balancing-weights or equivalent means for balancing rotating bodies, e.g. vehicle wheels operating automatically
• F16F 15/32 - Correcting- or balancing-weights or equivalent means for balancing rotating bodies, e.g. vehicle wheels

Abstract

A wireless vehicle data communications device is adapted for mounting on a wheel hub assembly of a vehicle and incorporates a self-generating electrical power supply. The vehicle data communications device includes a housing, a microprocessor located inside the housing, a signal transmitting device, a signal receiving device, an electric generator, and an energy storage and supply medium. The housing is adapted to rotate simultaneously with the wheel hub assembly when the vehicle is in motion. The electric generator include a plurality of wire coils and magnets. One of the wire coils and magnets is attached to an independently influenced components carrier, and the other of the wire coils and magnets is designed to rotate substantially simultaneously with the housing. The wire coils and magnets are arranged such that rotation of the housing relative to the components carrier generates a magnetic field and induces an electric current.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• B60C 23/20 - Devices for measuring or signalling tyre temperature
• G01S 19/13 - Receivers
• G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
• G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled

Abstract

A mechanical gauge includes a stock panel with a first measurement scale, and a slide movably arranged relative to the stock panel. The first measurement scale has a series of marks spaced apart at regular intervals within a region of interest. The slide includes a second measurement scale adapted to selectively overlie the first measurement scale within the region of interest. The second measurement scale has a second series of marks spaced apart at regular intervals corresponding to the first series of marks of the first measurement scale. An elongated measurement probe is affixed to the slide and adapted for selectively extending into a groove formed in the tread of the vehicle tire.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 5/18 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring depth
• G01B 5/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
• G01B 3/28 - Depth gauges
• G01B 3/20 - Slide gauges
• G01B 3/08 - Rulers with scales or marks for direct reading rigid extensible
• G01M 17/02 - Tyres
• G01D 13/16 - Graduation with staggered markings
• G01D 11/26 - WindowsCover glassesSealings therefor

Abstract

A wireless vehicle data communications device is adapted for mounting on a wheel hub assembly of a vehicle and incorporates a self-generating electrical power supply. The vehicle data communications device includes a housing, a microprocessor located inside the housing, a signal transmitting device, a signal receiving device, an electric generator, and an energy storage and supply medium. The housing is adapted to rotate simultaneously with the wheel hub assembly when the vehicle is in motion. The electric generator include a plurality of wire coils and magnets. One of the wire coils and magnets is attached to an independently influenced components carrier, and the other of the wire coils and magnets is designed to rotate substantially simultaneously with the housing. The wire coils and magnets are arranged such that rotation of the housing relative to the components carrier generates a magnetic field and induces an electric current.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehiclesArrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanksTyre cooling arrangements
• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
• B60C 23/12 - Arrangement of tyre-inflating pumps mounted on vehicles operated by a running wheel
• G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
• G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

Abstract

A combination vehicle tire sensor assembly and in-tire wheel balancer is adapted for residing inside a pneumatic tire mounted on a wheel rim of a motor vehicle. The combination includes a flexible mounting cable secured to the sensor assembly, and adapted for extending circumferentially within an annular space formed between the tire and wheel rim. A counterweight is secured to the mounting cable inside the pneumatic tire a spaced distance from the sensor assembly. A substantially hollow balancer belt resides inside the pneumatic tire adjacent the sensor assembly and counterweight, and defines a circumferentially-extending exterior groove designed for receiving and locating said mounting cable, and a circumferentially-extending interior cavity adapted for loosely containing a wheel-balancing medium.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
• F16F 15/36 - Correcting- or balancing-weights or equivalent means for balancing rotating bodies, e.g. vehicle wheels operating automatically
• F16F 15/32 - Correcting- or balancing-weights or equivalent means for balancing rotating bodies, e.g. vehicle wheels

Abstract

A smart tag assembly is designed for mounting on an object to be tracked. The smart tag assembly comprises a multiple layer RFID laminate adapted for electronically storing and processing data, and wireless communicating data when interrogated by an RFID reader. The laminate comprises an RFID inlay including a microchip and antenna formed with a substrate, and laminated between an outside label cover and backing. A low-profile tag carrier defines a recessed pocket designed for receiving and holding the RFID laminate, and has a generally concave outside surface adapted for residing against a generally convex surface of the object to be tracked.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine
• B60C 19/00 - Tyre parts or constructions not otherwise provided for
• G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
• B60C 23/20 - Devices for measuring or signalling tyre temperature
• B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehiclesArrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanksTyre cooling arrangements
• G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
• H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up

Abstract

A method for communicating data between a vehicle and a mobile computing device includes locating at least one NFC-enabled device on the vehicle. Vehicle user data is wirelessly transferred between the NFC-enabled device and the mobile computing device. Using the vehicle user data, the NFC-enabled device on the vehicle and the mobile computing device are paired.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine
• B60C 19/00 - Tyre parts or constructions not otherwise provided for
• G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
• B60C 23/20 - Devices for measuring or signalling tyre temperature
• B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehiclesArrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanksTyre cooling arrangements
• G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
• H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up

Abstract

A combination vehicle tire sensor assembly and in-tire wheel balancer is adapted for residing inside a pneumatic tire mounted on a wheel rim of a motor vehicle. The combination comprises a flexible mounting cable secured to the sensor assembly, and adapted for extending circumferentially within an annular space formed between the tire and wheel rim. A counterweight is secured to the mounting cable inside the pneumatic tire a spaced distance from the sensor assembly. A substantially hollow balancer belt resides inside the pneumatic tire adjacent the sensor assembly and counterweight, and defines a circumferentially-extending exterior groove designed for receiving and locating said mounting cable, and a circumferentially-extending interior cavity adapted for loosely containing a wheel-balancing medium.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre

Abstract

A smart tag assembly is designed for mounting on an object to be tracked. The smart tag assembly comprises a multiple layer RFID laminate adapted for electronically storing and processing data, and wireless communicating data when interrogated by an RFID reader. The laminate comprises an RFID inlay including a microchip and antenna formed with a substrate, and laminated between an outside label cover and backing. A low-profile tag carrier defines a recessed pocket designed for receiving and holding the RFID laminate.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field

Abstract

A direct tire data collection and communication device is adapted for use in a pneumatic vehicle tire. The device incorporates a tire-mounted electronics module comprising a microcontroller, and at least one tire property sensor in electronic communication with the microcontroller and capable of measuring at least one operational property of the vehicle tire. The threshold operational property value defines a positive tire safety condition and a negative tire safety condition. The electronics module calculates accumulated travel data of the vehicle tire while in the negative tire safety condition. A transmitter transmits the travel data to an electronic remote terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 17/02 - Tyres