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	Accumulator for vehicle air conditioning system Accumulator with refrigerant processing cartridge for automotive air Active muffler transducer arrangement Active muffler with dynamic tuning Active noise control system with two stage conditioning Actively controlled suspension system and height sensor Adaptive air fuel control using hydrocarbon variability feedback Adaptive antenna receiver Adaptive control of camless valvetrain Adjacent channel controller for radio receiver Adjustable armrest for automobile console Adjustable kingpin assembly Adjustable steering column mounting Adjustable suspension stabilizer bar Adjustable tie rod assembly Air bag diverter Air cleaner for internal combustion engine Air filter element Air fuel ratio feedback control Air induction control system for variable displacement internal Air/fuel control system for an internal combustion engine Airconditioning system for a vehicle Alternator having improved rectifier cooling Alternator rectifier bridge and method of assembly Alternator rectifier bridge assembly Alternator with internal rectifier bridge assembly Angular and frontal energy absorbing vehicle frame structure ANTI-RATTLE BUSHING Anti-reflective transparent coating with gradient zone Apparatus for applying high frequency ultrasonic energy to cleaning and Apparatus for assembling body panels Apparatus for detecting the failure of a sensor Apparatus for preloading antifriction shaft bearings located in a casing Apparatus for scaleless induction heating Apparatus for sensing hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide Article coated with beta silicon carbide and silicon Asymmetrical beam structure for a vehicle Automated manual transmission shifter Automated manual transmission shifter with electronic control actuators Automatic driver system Automatic end play adjustment of motor armature assembly Automatic headlamp dimming system Automatic initiation system for regenerating a particulate filter trap Automatic retention adjustment of motor armature assembly Automatic transaxle driveline having four forward driving ratios and a Automatic transmission brake-neutral control circuit Automatically configured audio system Automotive alternator slip ring assembly Automotive EGR system Automotive fuel injector Automotive fuel pump housing with rotary pumping element Automotive fuel pump with convergent flow channel Automotive fuel pump with regenerative impeller having convexly curved Automotive returnless fuel system pressure valve Automotive type fuel feed system Axle wheel seal and bearing arrangement for a motor vehicle Balancing valve motion in an electrohydraulic camless valvetrain Battery state of charge gauge Bowden cable retainer and adjuster Brake rotor with flow through ventilation Brake wear indicator system Bus bar arrangement for uniformly heating a trapezoidally-shaped Cab tilting mechanism for trucks Cable clip Cable joining assembly and method for joining cables Cap assembly for a fuel tank in a motor vehicle Capacitive surface micromachine absolute pressure sensor and method for Capacitor discharge ignition system with controlled spark duration Carbon cell CARBURETOR ANTI-DIESELING AND DECELERATION CONTROL Carburetor throttle valve actuator Cast-in-place ceramic manifold and method of manufacturing same Catalyst monitor with direct prediction of hydrocarbon conversion CATALYTIC CONVERTER STRUCTURE Ceramic turbocharger Chain extended epoxy-ester polymeric compositions for cationic Child restraint system for a motor vehicle Circuit for constant voltage power source Circuit for controlling the operability of one or more cylinders of a Closed loop computer control for an automatic transmission Clutch driven front axle fourwheel drive system CO.sub.2 nozzle and method for cleaning pressure-sensitive surfaces Coated glass article as a new article of manufacture Coating composition comprising bis-diene oligomers and bis-dieneophile Combination seat frame and ventilation apparatus Combustion pressure sensor Compact engine air/cleaner with integrated components Compact integrated engine induction air/fuel system Composite internal combustion engine housing Composition with latent reactive catalyst Compound damper assembly for an automatic transmission Constant pressure fuel injector assembly Container for fluids for operating functions in motor vehicles Container for gas generating propellant Contaminant free backflow reducing insert for mass air flow sensors Contention interference detection by comparison of transmitted and Contention interference detection in data communication receiver Continually variable transmission having fixed ratio and variable ratio Control circuit for variable reluctance motor Control panel illumination Control system and method for a hybrid electric vehicle Control system and method for controlling actual fuel delivered by Control system for an automatic transmission having a neutral coast and Control valve for shock absorber pistons and the like CONTROLLED COLLAPSE VEHICLE FRONT END STRUCTURE Controlled stabilizer bar attachment apparatus for improved suspension Convertible floor console and auxiliary seat for an automotive vehicle Correction of systematic position-sensing errors in internal combustion Corrosion resistant primers Cover for a motor vehicle spare wheel Crankshaft position sensor circuitry for providing stable cyclical Critical liquid-level warning circuit Depositing metal onto a surface Deposition of magnesium fluoride films Device for reducing wind resistance of a vehicle Diagnostic system using pattern recognition for electronic automotive Directional antenna for vehicle entry system DISC-TYPE VARIABLE RELUCTANCE ROTATING MACHINE Displaceable lamp Domed accumulator for automotive air conditioning system Double surface mount technology for electronic packaging Dry sump crankcase Dual bandpass secondary source Dual clutch multiple countershaft transmission Dual purpose automatic transmission oil pan Ducted cooling system for an automotive vehicle Dust shield for disc brake EGR control system EGR ENRICHMENT VALVE Electric heater plate Electric heater plate Electric terminal for connecting a heating grid on a thermal window Electrical ignition device for regeneration of a particulate trap Electrical motor stator installation Electrical solder and method of manufacturing Electrically controllable valve etched from silicon substrates Electrically heatable vision unit Electrically heated backlite structure Electrically heated catalyst control Electrically heated, glass vision unit Electrochromic device and method of making an electrochromic layer Electrochromic, oxygen deficient metal oxide films provided by pyrolytic Electronic and hydraulic control system for automatic gear change Electronic governor control Electronic ignition system with modulated cylinder-to-cylinder timing Electronic module containing an internally ribbed, integral heat sink Electronic multichip module Electronic odometer Electrophoretic switch for a light pipe End cap for a propellant container Energy absorbing beam Energy absorbing vehicle doors Energy absorbing vehicle pillar structure Energy absorbing vehicle pillar structure Energy management system for hybrid vehicle Engine air cleaner - noise reducer Engine air/fuel control system and catalytic converter monitoring Engine control system Engine control system with adaptive cold-start air/fuel ratio control Engine controller with air meter compensation Engine cooling system Engine EGR cooler Engine exhaust gas recirculating control Engine ignition timing for a clutch engagement control system Enhanced vehicle charging system Evaporative emission system Evaporative purge monitoring strategy and system Exhaust gas recirculation system with improved altitude compensation Fail-safe vehicle suspension system including switched reluctance motor False failure detection prevention in an air bag diagnostic system Fast start hydraulic system for electrohydraulic valvetrain Fastener with resilient linking means Field emitter device with gated memory Filler pipe seal with fill control skirt Filtration system for diesel engine exhaust-II Finger follower rocker arm with engine valve deactivator Five-speed automatic transmission Fixed throttle torque demand strategy Flexible assembly cell Flexible axial compensating driver Flexible basecoat/two component clearcoat coating composition Flexible, solid electrolyte useful in electrochromic devices Floating ring fuel injector valve Fluid damped acceleration sensor Fluxless brazing of aluminum in inert gas Foam pattern assembly for use in evaporative casting process Folding seat mounting apparatus Force-operated suspension position sensor for automotive vehicle Four speed offset automatic overdrive transmission with lockup in direct Four speed ratio transaxle with overdrive Four speed ratio transverse automatic transmission Four-wheel drive clutch mechanism Front control panel for a vehicular compact disc player Front panel for a compact disc player Front panel for a compact disc player Fuel delivery system for an internal combustion engine Fuel delivery system for an internal combustion engine Fuel metering system for an internal combustion engine Fuel pump speed control by dc-dc converter Fuel tank FUEL VAPOR CONTROL DEVICE Fuel vapor management system Fuse terminal block with alternative means for connection to fuse blade GAS LIQUID SEPARATOR FOR USE IN A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Gaseous fuel injection control system using averaged fuel pressure Gaseous fuel supply module for automotive internal combustion engine Headlamp, particularly for motor vehicles Headlight unit for motor cars Headrest for a motor vehicle Heads-up display system with holographic dispersion correcting Heat exchange device Heat exchanger structure Heat exchanger tube and method of making the same Heat treatment for ball bearing steel to improve resistance to rolling Heated fuel injection system High solids coating composition adapted for use as automotive topcoat-#5 High solids coating composition adapted for use as automotive topcoat--#1 High solids coatings from new tetrahydroxy oligomers High solids paint composition comprising hydroxy functional oligoesters High temperature pressure sensor with low parasitic capacitance High transmittance green glass with improved UV absorption Hollow connecting rod Housing for reducing back air flow to mass air flow sensors Hybird vehicle cooling system Hybrid drive system Hybrid electric vehicle regenerative braking energy recovery system Hydraulic control system for electronic transmission control Hydraulic control system for electronic transmission control Hydrocarbon vapor control system for an internal combustion engine Hydroxyl terminated azomethines and high glass transition temperature Hydroxyl terminated azomethines and high glass transition temperature Ice with single intake valve and dual intake manifold runners Ignition system employing plasma spray Impeller for a regenerative turbine fuel pump Impeller for electric automotive fuel pump In-tank fuel pump for highly viscous fuels Independent rear wheel suspension with adjustable toe angle control Independent wheel suspension for a motor vehicle Indexable caster adjusting plate for motor vehicles Induction heating method for forming composite articles Infinitely variable transmission for automotive vehicle driveline Information handling system Instrument for on-line measurement of the absolute electrical Integrally formed fuel rail/injectors and method for producing Integrated PCV valve and oil filler cap Interaxle differential for full time all wheel drive system INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE DUAL INDUCTION SYSTEM Internal combustion engine fuel system with inverse model control of Internal combustion engine intake manifold with integral EGR cooler and Internal combustion engine with adaptive control of compression ratio Internal combustion engine with stratified charge and tumble motion Internal ported band pass enclosure for sound cancellation Internally vaporizing low emission combustor Lamination of semi-rigid material between glass Lead-free solder compositions Light manifold Light-off catalyst monitor Lightweight composite engine valve Lightweight rocker arm Liquid level measuring system Load condition preemption of scheduled gearshifts in an automatic Locking structure for electrical connectors Locking structure for electrical connectors Low cost cast-in place port liner LOW EMISSIONS CATALYTIC COMBUSTION SYSTEM Low energy regeneration system for particulate trap for an internal Low profile bumper Low refrigerant charge detection system Low voltage inhibiting circuit for a microcomputer Low wear resistor card for use in a liquid fuel sender circuit Lubrication and cooling system for a powertrain including an electric Magnetic fluid-based magnetorheological fluids Manifolds for internal combustion engines Mass air flow sensor Mass airflow sensor Mechanically interlocking rotor assembly Mechanism to engage part time drive system in a moving vehicle Metal articles having corrosion-resistant epoxy coatings Method and apparatus for controlling engine torque Method and apparatus for detecting ionic current in the ignition system Method and apparatus for detecting stall current in an energized Method and apparatus for diagnosing engine and/or vehicle system faults Method and apparatus for inferring engine torque Method and apparatus for modifying the combustion chamber of an engine Method and apparatus for monitoring external events during a Method and apparatus for testing integrated circuits in a mixed-signal Method and apparatus for varying the stiffness of a suspension bushing Method and structure for optimizing atomization quality of a low Method for coating and product Method for fabricating an undercoated chip electrically interconnected Method for improving the sinterability of iron powder derived from Method for making an electrically heatable windshield Method for manufacturing variable capacitance pressure transducers Method of assembling an improved electrical connector Method of controlling electric motor torque in an electric vehicle Method of densifying a reaction bonded silicon nitride article Method of densifying an article formed of reaction bonded silicon nitride METHOD OF FABRICATING A PRECONTOURED UNITIZED ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS Method of forming a densified silicon nitride article Method of forming a glass sheet with a ceramic paint thereon Method of forming a glass sheet with an oil-base ceramic paint thereon Method of forming fiber reinforced synthetic material wheel Method of forming interconnections on electronic modules Method of joining cylinder bore liners to an engine block Method of laser soldering Method of making a cast aluminum based engine block Method of making a laminated windshield Method of making a silicon carbide article of less than full density Method of making an electrically heated, glass vision unit Method of making infrared reflective glass sheet-I Method of making low cost cast-in-place port liner Method of making low friction finger follower rocker arms Method of making transparent anti-reflective coating METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF A DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE LAMINATED ARMATURE Method of mitigating electrostatic charge during cleaning of electronic Method of operating an engine with a high heat of vaporization fuel Method of producing customizable automotive electronic systems Method of reclaiming sand used in evaporative casting process Method of recycling powder coatings in a plural coating operation Method of reducing turbo lag in diesel engines having exhaust gas Method of resin transfer molding a composite article Method of welding galvanized steel Methods and apparatus for controlling operating subsystems of a motor Methods of monitoring a combustion system Micro-sequencer apparatus and method of combination state machine and Misfire detection in an internal combustion engine Misfire detection in an internal combustion engine using exhaust pressure Moldable mixture of sacrificial binder and sinterable particulate solids Molding particulate solids and sacrificial binders therefor Motor control circuit for motor driven power windows Motor vehicle anti-roll stabilizer system Motor vehicle fill pipe to fuel tank connector Motor vehicle front end with an adjustable airflow device Motor vehicle roof rack fastening arrangement Motor vehicle structure including a resilient mount Multi-axis linear motor positioner with Y-axis supported at single end Multi-mode child restraint system Multi-positional seat mounting apparatus Multi-stage digital RF translator Multiple mode cellular telephone control device Multiple ratio overdrive transmission Multiple speed nonsynchronous automatic transmission for motor vehicles Multiple stage expansion valve for an automotive air conditioning system Multiple unit automotive climate control system Multiple-speed automatic transmission for a motor vehicle Multiple-speed automatic transmission for motor vehicles Multiplex wiring system using varying duration pulse width modulation Network for minimizing current imbalances in a faradaic battery Neutral gray-green low transmittance heat absorbing glass Nickel ion-free blue glass composition Non-contact bonding of plastics Non-expulsive fuel filler assembly On-board detection of fuel pump malfunction On-board detection of pressure regulator malfunction Optical coupling arrangement between a lamp and a light guide Optical scanning apparatus incorporating counter-rotation of primary and Oscillatory mode oxygen sensor and method Patterning of insulator on electrochromic material as determinant for Pick-up box construction Piezoelectric fluid control valve Piezoelectric stack motor stroke amplifier Piston assembly for shock absorber Planar coil magnetic transducer Planar ZrO.sub.2 oxygen pumping sensor Plasma jet ignition engine and method Plate and fin heat exchanger Pneumatic spring and strut assembly Polyhydroxy oligomers for high solids coatings II Position sensing apparatus Powa--method for coating and product Powder coating composition with hydroxy functional copolymer and amino Powder coating compositions comprising a blend of coreactive polymers - Powder coating compositions containing glycidyl ester copolymers and Powder paint with epoxy and amide copolymer and mixture of dicarboxylic Powder paint with epoxy and hydroxy copolymer and mixture of Powder paints containing particulate metal I POWDERED COATING COMPOSITION OF UNSATURATED GLYCIDYL AND ANHYDRIDE Power coating blend of epoxy-functional copolymer and a carboxy and Power paint blend of an epoxy and hydroxy-functional copolymer and an Power steering system with vehicle speed-sensitive flow Power steering valve with chamfered lands Power transmission mechanism with a hydrokinetic torque converter having Powered vehicle seat Pre-assembled glass breakage detector applique Preparation of differential thickness coatings by dip coating where the Preparation of titanium nitride from organometallic precursors Pressure control for the fuel system of an internal combustion engine Process for coating automotive engine cylinders Process for forming anti-reflective coatings comprising light metal Process for producing Si.sub.3 N.sub.4 base articles by the cold press Process of depositing a carbon film having metallic properties Programmable key and improved lock assembly Proportional flow fuel vapor purge control device Quick connect fluid fitting Quick-connect tubing coupling Quick-connect tubular coupling Quick-connect tubular couplings Radiation polymerizable coating composition containing an unsaturated Read/write random access memory with data prefetch REAR SUSPENSION FOR MOTOR VEHICLES Rear wheel suspension with a transverse leaf spring Rechargeable zinc/manganese dioxide cell Reduction of cold-start emissions and catalyst warm-up time with direct Regulation of engine parameters in response to vapor recovery purge Remoldable, wood-filled acoustic sheet Replaceable lamp assembly and locking mechanism for a sealable reflector Replaceable lamp assembly for a sealable reflector housing Resilient bumper assembly Resin transfer molding core and preform Resin transfer molding core, preform and process Resin transfer molding method Retractable container holder Returnless fuel delivery system Road surface friction and hill slope estimator Roof rail mounted airbag assembly Rotating electrical machine with magnetic inserts Rotor assembly with molded fans and method for making the same Sacrificial binders for molding particulate solids and the molding Sandwich component for the bodywork of a motor vehicle Seat back latch mechanism SEAT RECLINE MECHANISM Secondary battery or cell with composite electrode Selective parametric self-calibrating control system Self-adjusting cryogenic thermal interface assembly Self-aligning rotor assembly Self-contained electric diesel engine fuel filter assembly heater Settable height adjusting fastener Shielded circuit module Side door intrusion protection Silicon accelerometer responsive to three orthogonal force components Silicon etch rate enhancement Silicon micromachined CO.sub.2 cleaning nozzle and method Silicon valve Single shift rail manual transmission with overdrive speed ratio Six speed automatic transmission for automotive vehicles Sliding radiator grill Slipping bypass clutch construction for a hydrokinetic torque converter Slipping bypass clutch for hydrokinetic torque converter Snap lock connector Solar load reduction panel with controllable light transparency Solenoid duty cycle modulation for dynamic control of refueling vapor Solenoid operated clutch engagement Space frame construction Space frame joint construction Space frame joint construction Space frame torque box Speed-sensitive power steering system Spool valve control of an electrohydraulic camless valvetrain Steering column for a motor vehicle Steering column support Steering column support for a collapsible steering column Step gradient anti-iridescent coatings Stowable seat with outboard pivotal latch Synchronized manually controlled multiple speed ratio transmission System and method for synchronously activating cylinders within a System for computer controlled shifting of an automatic transmission System for controlling lighting in an illuminating indicating device Tandem field alternator having an improved coil and slip ring connection Temperature compensated resistive exhaust gas sensor construction TEST DUMMY SUBMARINING INDICATOR SYSTEM Thermoplastic compositions with modified electrical conductivity Thick-film non-step resistor with accurate resistance characteristic Threadless connector Throttle valve for an internal combustion engine Tilt cab truck Torsion beam accelerometer Transient mode oxygen sensor and method Transmission kickdown cable adjuster Transmission lubrication and motor cooling system Transparent anti-reflective coating Trim panel attaching pin with water seal Trim panel mounting assembly TUBE-TO-HOSE CONNECTION Turbulator radiator tube and radiator construction derived therefrom Ultrasonic flip chip bonding process and apparatus Universal electric vehicle charging adapter Universal joint seal Upper track roller mechanism for sliding door VACUUM MOTOR ADAPTED FOR USE IN A VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL MECHANISM Vapor purge control system Variable camshaft phasing mechanism Variable rate purge control for refueling vapor recovery system Variable reluctance motor pump Variable valve timing operated engine Vehicle bumper system Vehicle door with pre-deployed air bag VEHICLE INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR Vehicle roof with a movable panel Vehicle track lighting system Vehicle traction controller with torque and slip control Vehicle wheel cover and assembly Vehicular data transfer communication system Ventilation duct with integrated electronics enclosure Vibrating body mounting assembly Vortex shedding device for use in measuring air flow rate into an Water pump for window washer unit Welding of parts separated by a gap using a laser welding beam Wheel housing lining for motor vehicles WHEEL MANUFACTURE Wheel spin control using electronically controlled clutches and engine Window guide and seal for lowerable vehicle window