Motor vehicles – Miscellaneous
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-29
2005-11-29
English, Peter C. (Department: 3616)
Motor vehicles
Miscellaneous
C180S065100, C180S089100, C180S311000, C296S035300, C701S001000, C701S022000, C701S036000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06968918
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle includes a steering system, suspension system, braking system, and energy conversion system, wherein at least one of these systems is reprogrammable such that the vehicle's ride, response, or handling is selectively variable. The systems may be programmed automatically when a body is mated to a chassis to provide the desired performance characteristics. The invention enables increased vehicle functionality for vehicle users, retailers and manufacturers.
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Borroni-Bird Christopher E.
Chernoff Adrian B.
Shabana Mohsen D.
Vitale Robert Louis
English Peter C.
General Motors Corporation
Marra Kathryn A.
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