US patent 4,321,690

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gptkbp:instanceOf patent
gptkbp:abstract A method and apparatus for controlling vehicle operation.
gptkbp:applicationDate August 31, 1982
gptkbp:applicationNumber 06/408,174
gptkbp:applicationType non-provisional.
gptkbp:assignee gptkb:Heller_Associates,_Inc.
gptkbp:citedBy gptkb:US_patent_5,123,456
gptkbp:claims 10 claims.
gptkbp:class 701/1
gptkbp:examiner gptkb:John_Smith
gptkbp:fieldOfUse automotive technology
gptkbp:filedIn gptkb:Robert_A._Heller
gptkbp:filingDate August 31, 1982.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label US patent 4,321,690
gptkbp:internationalClassification B60W 30/18
gptkbp:inventiveStep yes
gptkbp:inventor gptkb:Robert_A._Heller
gptkbp:issueDate March 30, 1982
gptkbp:issuedOn March 30, 1982
gptkbp:legalStatus lapsed
gptkbp:maintenanceFee not paid.
gptkbp:novelty yes
gptkbp:patentAbstract Describes a method for controlling vehicle operation.
gptkbp:patentCitation cited in 15 other patents.
gptkbp:patentClaim Claim 10: A method for integrating vehicle systems.
Claim 4: A method for enhancing vehicle safety.
Claim 5: A method for improving fuel efficiency.
Claim 6: A method for reducing emissions.
Claim 7: A method for optimizing vehicle speed.
Claim 8: A method for controlling braking.
Claim 9: A method for controlling acceleration.
Claim 1: A method for controlling vehicle operation.
Claim 2: An apparatus for controlling vehicle operation.
Claim 3: A system for monitoring vehicle performance.
gptkbp:patentDescription Detailed description of the invention.
gptkbp:patentExpiration March 30, 1999.
gptkbp:patentFamily Heller_patent_family.
gptkbp:patentField automotive engineering.
gptkbp:patentImage image_url_here.
gptkbp:patentLink https://patents.google.com/patent/US4321690A/en
gptkbp:patentNumber 4,321,690.
4321690
gptkbp:patentOffice United_States_Patent_and_Trademark_Office.
gptkbp:patentStatus expired.
gptkbp:patentType utility
granted.
gptkbp:priorityDate April 1, 1980
gptkbp:relatedApplication US_patent_4,321,691.
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:US_patent_4,321,691
gptkbp:status expired
gptkbp:subclass 701/2
gptkbp:technicalField vehicle control systems.
gptkbp:title Method and apparatus for controlling the operation of a vehicle
gptkbp:USClassification 701/1