Patents by Inventor Antonello Cogotti

Antonello Cogotti 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).

  • System for simulating the ground effect for testing vehicles or their simulacra in wind tunnels
    Patent number: 7841233
    Abstract: A system for simulating the ground effect for testing vehicles or their simulacra in wind tunnels includes a resting surface for the vehicle incorporating a moving belt for simulation of the ground, extending between the wheels of the vehicle, at least from one end to the other of the vehicle, as well as two auxiliary moving belts set immediately adjacent to the two sides of the front portion of the main moving belt, for simulating the ground in areas in front of the front wheels of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Pininfarina S.p.A.
    Inventor: Antonello Cogotti
  • SYSTEM FOR SIMULATING THE GROUND EFFECT FOR TESTING VEHICLES OR THEIR SIMULACRA IN WIND TUNNELS
    Publication number: 20100170334
    Abstract: A system for simulating the ground effect for testing vehicles or their simulacra in wind tunnels includes a resting surface for the vehicle incorporating a moving belt for simulation of the ground, extending between the wheels of the vehicle, at least from one end to the other of the vehicle, as well as two auxiliary moving belts set immediately adjacent to the two sides of the front portion of the main moving belt, for simulating the ground in areas in front of the front wheels of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: PININFARINA S.p.A.
    Inventor: Antonello Cogotti