Patents by Inventor Mauro Fresia

Mauro Fresia 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).

  • Tractor for towing aircraft through its central front steering wheels, which may be lifted or not
    Patent number: 5549436
    Abstract: Tractor (1) with driver's cab (2) at the rear, featuring a recess (3) in the front part of which the front steering wheels (4) of the aircraft are entering and are blocked by idle front rollers (28) which may be moved inwards or outwards and an idle rear roller (36) driven by hydraulic fluid powered pistons (31, 34). According to one solution, an apron (32) is mounted on the tractor framework (1) on which apron (32) the wheels (4) of the aircraft will rest. This apron is lifted and lowered by hydraulic fluid powered pistons (7) connected to the articulated upper arm (9) of each tractor wheel (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Fresia S.p.A.
    Inventor: Mauro Fresia