Patents by Inventor Pier Paolo Martelli

Pier Paolo Martelli 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).

  • Engine-gearbox assembly, in particular for motorcycles
    Patent number: 6348023
    Abstract: An engine-gearbox assembly includes manual control (17,22) for controlling the operation of a friction clutch (16) and the engagement of gears, and actuators (36, 38) for controlling, in a servo-assisted manner, the operation of the friction clutch (16) and the engagement of the gears independently from manual control (17, 22). An electronic control unit (32) is provided for controlling the actuators as a function of a command imparted by the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Magneti Marelli Spa
    Inventor: Pier Paolo Martelli