US patent 4,321,710

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gptkbp:abstract A method and apparatus for controlling vehicle operation.
gptkbp:applicationNumber 06/408,174
gptkbp:applicationPublicationNumber US_1980/0000001_A1
gptkbp:applicationType non-provisional
gptkbp:assignee gptkb:Heller_Associates,_Inc.
gptkbp:citedBy gptkb:US_patent_5,123,456
gptkbp:class B60W 30/18
gptkbp:description Describes a system for improving vehicle performance.
gptkbp:examiner gptkb:John_Smith
gptkbp:fieldOfUse automotive technology
gptkbp:filingDate August 31, 1982
gptkbp:grantDate April 6, 1982
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label US patent 4,321,710
gptkbp:internationalClassification G05D 1/00
gptkbp:inventor gptkb:California
gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkb:Robert_A._Heller
gptkbp:inventorCountry gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:issuedOn April 6, 1982
gptkbp:legalStatus active
gptkbp:maintenanceFee paid
gptkbp:numberOfClaims 10
gptkbp:patentAbstract A method for controlling vehicle dynamics.
gptkbp:patentCitation US_patent_3,123,456
gptkbp:patentClaim Claim 8: A method for enhancing performance.
Claim 10: A method for managing vehicle systems.
Claim 3: A method for enhancing vehicle safety.
Claim 4: A method for optimizing fuel efficiency.
Claim 5: A method for reducing emissions.
Claim 6: A method for improving handling.
Claim 7: A method for increasing stability.
Claim 9: A method for controlling traction.
Claim 2: A system for improving vehicle performance.
Claim 1: A method for controlling vehicle operation.
gptkbp:patentClassification B60W
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gptkbp:patentDescription Details the control of vehicle systems.
gptkbp:patentExpiration April 6, 1999
gptkbp:patentFamily US_patent_family_4,321,710
gptkbp:patentField vehicle dynamics
gptkbp:patentNumber 4,321,710
gptkbp:patentOffice gptkb:United_States_Patent_and_Trademark_Office
gptkbp:patentType utility patent
gptkbp:priorityDate March 1, 1979
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:US_patent_4,321,711
gptkbp:relatedTo vehicle control systems
gptkbp:status expired
gptkbp:title Method and apparatus for controlling the operation of a vehicle