Michael E Welsh

US Patent:

7775311, Aug 17, 2010

Filed:

Jan 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/543871

Inventors:

David R. Hardy - Hephzibah GA, US
Christopher D. Cosby - Augusta GA, US
Duane E. Newman - Evans GA, US
Douglas T. Crow - Martinez GA, US
Gary L. Lewis - Evans GA, US
Paul E. Morgan - Appling GA, US
Gerald C. Skelton - Evans GA, US
Michael L. Welsh - Evans GA, US

Assignee:

Club Car, Inc. - Evans GA

International Classification:

B60R 16/04
B60K 1/00

US Classification:

180 685, 180291

Abstract:

A housing () is for containing an energy source (), such as a fuel tank, battery or fuel cell, and other power system components of a vehicle having a seat (). The housing includes a body (), preferably a generally rectangular box, connectable with the vehicle and configured to support the seat. The body has an interior space sized to receive the energy source and the other power system components, such that the energy source and other components are supported by the body, including when the body is unconnected with the vehicle.

US Patent:

20060230869, Oct 19, 2006

Filed:

Jan 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/543344

Inventors:

Christopher Cosby - Augusta GA, US
Douglas Crow - Martinez GA, US
David Hardy - Hephzibah GA, US
Paul Morgan - Appling GA, US
Duane Newman - Evans GA, US
Geoff Stewart - Evans GA, US
Michael Welsh - Evans GA, US

International Classification:

G05G 1/14

US Classification:

074512000

Abstract:

In some embodiments, a vehicle or utility vehicle pedal assembly and method are disclosed. The pedal assembly may be modular and readily adaptable for use on vehicles and utility vehicles having either an electric motor drive system or an internal combustion engine drive system. Thus, in some embodiments the module includes a base, a plurality of pedals coupled to the base, and an output regulator coupled to the base. Other embodiments disclose a parking brake engagement assembly comprising a toothed element, an engagement element selectively engageable with the toothed element, and an arm to the control the engagement between the toothed element and the engagement element. Yet other embodiments disclose a non-contact sensor coupled to the brake system to selectively illuminate the brake lamps of a vehicle or utility vehicle. Further embodiments disclose a timer coupled to the brake system to selectively illuminate the brake lamps.

US Patent:

20110023652, Feb 3, 2011

Filed:

Oct 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/903289

Inventors:

Christopher D. Cosby - Augusta GA, US
Douglas T. Crow - Evans GA, US
David R. Hardy - Hephzibah GA, US
Paul E. Morgan - Appling GA, US
Duane E. Newman - Evans GA, US
Geoff D. Stewart - Evans GA, US
Michael L. Welsh - Evans GA, US

International Classification:

G05G 1/36

US Classification:

74513

Abstract:

A modular pedal assembly for use with a vehicle that includes a prime mover, a control circuit, and a brake assembly. The modular pedal assembly including a base that is removably connectable with the vehicle, a brake pedal, an accelerator pedal that is displaceable between a first position and a second position, and a control output regulator that includes a first sensor and a second sensor. In a vehicle having an electric motor prime mover, the first sensor is a limit switch electrically connected to the control circuit, and the second sensor is a variable resistor. In a vehicle having an internal combustion engine prime mover, the first sensor is a limit switch operable to control a starter motor, and the second sensor is a limit switch operable to control a spark plug ignition.