Patents by Inventor David M. Failla

David M. Failla has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and system for testing and charging a vehicle battery
    Patent number: 11740295
    Abstract: A system and method for performing a vehicle battery test includes a battery tester having a controller programed to obtain a first battery parameter and a second battery parameter of a primary battery from a vehicle controller, compare the first battery parameter to a first threshold, compare the second battery parameter to a second threshold and perform a reserve charge test on the battery using the battery tester or generating a display indicative of high corrosion or a bad cell in response to the compare the first battery parameter and compare the second battery parameter steps being performed by the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: James M Burcar, Rohith Seelam, Ralph S Barthel, David M Failla
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TESTING AND CHARGING A VEHICLE BATTERY
    Publication number: 20220334188
    Abstract: A system and method for performing a vehicle battery test includes a battery tester having a controller programed to obtain a first battery parameter and a second battery parameter of a primary battery from a vehicle controller, compare the first battery parameter to a first threshold, compare the second battery parameter to a second threshold and perform a reserve charge test on the battery using the battery tester or generating a display indicative of high corrosion or a bad cell in response to the compare the first battery parameter and compare the second battery parameter steps being performed by the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: James M. Burcar, Rohith Seelam, Ralph S. Barthel, David M. Failla
  • Vehicle interior storage compartment
    Publication number: 20080100081
    Abstract: A vehicle interior storage compartment includes a recess formed in a vehicle headliner. The recess has a peripheral edge, and a surface of the headliner within the recess defines at least one wall of a storage compartment. A storage compartment cover is attached about a portion of the peripheral edge of the recess. An edge of the storage compartment cover and a portion of the peripheral edge of the recess are spaced apart and define a storage compartment opening therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Brian Begg, David M. Failla, John L. Adams, Steve Gage, Herb Stables, Michael P. Schoemann
  • GRAB HANDLE SYSTEMS FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20070267884
    Abstract: A grab handle assembly (10) includes a grab handle (12) that is configured for vehicle occupant gripping and a single bracket (14). The grab handle (12) has a first set of attachment points (110). The bracket (14) has a second set of attachment points (114), which are configured to mechanically couple to the first set of attachment points (110). A first set of fasteners (19) is configured to attach the bracket (14) to the grab handle (12). A second set of fasteners (30) is configured to attach the bracket (14) to a vehicle structural member (28).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: David M. Failla, Steven J. Gage, John L. Adams, Herbert O. Stables, Kenneth D. Gmoser