Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Povinelli

Anthony J. Povinelli 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).

  • Patent number: 8118529
    Abstract: The present invention is a tolerance adjusting attachment which is part of a bracket member used for providing proper alignment between more than one externally visible component. The tolerance adjusting attachment has a support aperture formed as a portion of the bracket member, and an adjuster core at least partially extending through the support aperture, the adjuster core operably associated with at least one structural member for providing proper positioning of the bracket member in relation to the structural member. The present invention also includes an adjuster clip at least partially extending through and movable through a portion of the bracket member such that the position of the adjuster core is secured relative to the bracket member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Crane, Martin R. Matthews, Anthony J. Povinelli
  • Publication number: 20090272865
    Abstract: The present invention is a tolerance adjusting attachment which is part of a bracket member used for providing proper alignment between more than one externally visible component. The tolerance adjusting attachment has a support aperture formed as a portion of the bracket member, and an adjuster core at least partially extending through the support aperture, the adjuster core operably associated with at least one structural member for providing proper positioning of the bracket member in relation to the structural member. The present invention also includes an adjuster clip at least partially extending through and movable through a portion of the bracket member such that the position of the adjuster core is secured relative to the bracket member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Michael CRANE, Martin R. Matthews, Anthony J. Povinelli
  • Patent number: 7571957
    Abstract: A carrier for improving the strength of the front end of a vehicle, the carrier having an upper cross member which incorporates a closed box section, a composite integration panel connected to the upper cross member, and a lower cross member which also has a closed box section and is also connected to the composite integration panel. The closed box section of the upper cross member, and the closed box section of the lower cross member allow the component integration panel to be attached to the front end of a motor vehicle for supporting various vehicle components. The carrier improves strength and rigidity, as well as provides support for any particular vehicle component which needs to be attached to the front end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Magna International
    Inventors: Anthony J. Povinelli, Gari M. Schalte, Michael W. Crane
  • Publication number: 20080267428
    Abstract: A device for producing sound amplification having a control module operably associated with a digital sound device, and an amplifier connected to and supporting the digital sound device. The control module provides at least one input signal to the digital sound device, and the digital sound device receives an input signal from the control module, causing the digital sound device to produce a vibration, and causing the amplifier to increase the magnitude of the vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Pilette, Kimberly Knapp, Anthony J. Povinelli
  • Publication number: 20080185872
    Abstract: A carrier for improving the strength of the front end of a vehicle, the carrier having an upper cross member which incorporates a closed box section, a composite integration panel connected to the upper cross member, and a lower cross member which also has a closed box section and is also connected to the composite integration panel. The closed box section of the upper cross member, and the closed box section of the lower cross member allow the component integration panel to be attached to the front end of a motor vehicle for supporting various vehicle components. The carrier improves strength and rigidity, as well as provides support for any particular vehicle component which needs to be attached to the front end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Povinelli, Gari M. Schalte, Michael W. Crane
  • Publication number: 20080157563
    Abstract: A The present invention is a support system for a panel having a carrier member to which a component support structure is attached, at least one component support structure to which a first externally visible component and the contoured finish panel require attachment, a first attachment structure for providing fixed position attachment of the first externally visible component, and a support member having a contoured surface for supported the contoured finished panel in a fixed position. The present invention also includes a second attachment structure which provides adjustable positioning of the support member to the support structure such that a close tolerance fit can be facilitated between the first externally visible component and the contoured finish panel by selecting the position of the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Crane, Thomas M. Pilette, Martin R. Matthews, Anthony J. Povinelli