James P Robillard

US Patent:

7084749, Aug 1, 2006

Filed:

Jul 26, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/361449

Inventors:

Brian S. Honeck - Holland MI, US
James P. Robillard - Zeeland MI, US

Assignee:

Prince Technology Corporation - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60C 23/00

US Classification:

340445, 340442, 340447, 3405391, 731465

Abstract:

A display apparatus for indicating tire pressure or other information about a vehicle. The display apparatus includes an independent power source, having no connection to the electrical power system of the vehicle, for powering the display apparatus, and a receiver for receiving electromagnetic radiation containing the information from at least one transmitter coupled the vehicle, the information being indicated on a display of the display apparatus.

US Patent:

7532965, May 12, 2009

Filed:

Jan 24, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/338430

Inventors:

James P. Robillard - Holland MI, US
Michael J. Sims - Zeeland MI, US

Assignee:

Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
G01C 21/00

US Classification:

701 36, 701207

Abstract:

A system for providing user interface functionality based on a location of a vehicle including a first vehicle electronic system and a second vehicle electronic system includes a user interface having at least one configurable input device, the user interface coupled to the first vehicle electronic system and the second vehicle electronic system, a control circuit coupled to the user interface and configured to determine a functionality of the at least one configurable input device, a navigation data source coupled to the control circuit and configured to provide location data for the vehicle and a memory coupled to the control circuit and the navigation data source, the memory configured to store location data associated with the first vehicle electronic system, wherein the control circuit determines the functionality of the at least one configurable input device based on the location of the vehicle and the location associated with the first vehicle electronic system.

US Patent:

62593617, Jul 10, 2001

Filed:

Jul 13, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/114539

Inventors:

James P. Robillard - Zeeland MI
Brian S. Honeck - Holland MI
James R. Geschke - Holland MI
Michael J. Suman - Holland MI

Assignee:

Prince Corporation - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60C 2300

US Classification:

340447

Abstract:

A tire pressure monitoring system identifies tire locations by recognizing that certain characteristics are unique to front-located tires verses rear-located tires as well as left-side tires and right-side tires. A control circuit is coupled to a temperature sensor and an accelerometer for each tire to receive information processed to discriminate between left and right and front and rear tires, respectively. With this information and a pressure signal, the monitoring system provides the operator with tire location and pressure information without reprogramming upon tire rotation. The system also alerts the operator to run-flat tire operational constraints.

US Patent:

59260874, Jul 20, 1999

Filed:

Dec 22, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/995450

Inventors:

David B. Busch - Holland MI
Mark L. Zeinstra - Holland MI
James P. Robillard - Zeeland MI
William J. Fluharty - Holland MI

Assignee:

Prince Corporation - Holland MI

International Classification:

B60Q 100

US Classification:

340438

Abstract:

A tire pressure monitor is incorporated in a module mounted within a vehicle visor for ready accessibility and visibility by the vehicle operator. The monitor includes a light display extending on a first side of the visor which faces the vehicle operator when the visor is in a raised stored position against the vehicle headliner. A more detailed display is located on the opposite side of the visor for providing an indication to the vehicle operator as to which tire is low in pressure and the pressure of each of the tires.