Patents by Inventor Antonio FODERARO

Antonio FODERARO 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: 12704169
    Abstract: An apparatus with a dual-clutch gearbox for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus can comprise an input shaft, a first shaft, a second shaft, and a double clutch controllable to selectively connect one of the first and second shafts with the input shaft. The apparatus further comprises an output shaft and a plurality of engagement devices operable to selectively connect one of the first and second shafts with the output shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2025
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2026
    Assignee: FERRARI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Carlo Cavallino, Antonio Foderaro
  • Patent number: 12704170
    Abstract: An apparatus with a dual-clutch gearbox for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus can comprise an input shaft, a first shaft, a second shaft, and a double clutch controllable to selectively connect one of the first and second shafts with the input shaft. The apparatus further comprises an output shaft and a plurality of engagement devices operable to selectively connect one of the first and second shafts with the output shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2025
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2026
    Assignee: FERRARI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Carlo Cavallino, Antonio Foderaro
  • Publication number: 20260085642
    Abstract: A road vehicle with an endothermic engine comprising an air intake duct for introducing air into at least one combustion chamber; wherein there is provided in the air intake duct a device for selectively generating a tumble of air in the combustion chamber; wherein the device for selectively generating a tumble consists of a single fin arranged within the air intake duct; in which the fin is shaped as a corresponding portion of the inner surface of the intake duct and is movable between a rest position, in which it is substantially entirely in contact with the corresponding portion of the inner surface of the intake duct and does not interfere with the flow of air passing through the intake duct, and a plurality of working positions in which it progressively penetrates the intake duct to convey the flow of air passing through only at a portion of the intake duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2025
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Applicant: FERRARI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Antonio FODERARO, Stefano PALTRINIERI
  • Publication number: 20260071676
    Abstract: A transmission is disclosed that comprises a gearbox comprising at least one input shaft, one output shaft, and at least one engagement device operable to engage a relative gear ratio between the input shaft and the output shaft, a drive assembly comprising a rod coupled to the engagement device and an actuator device configured to translate the rod along an axis between a first position, where the rod leads the engagement device to engage the gear ratio, and a second position, a parking brake comprising a first member and a second member movable between a locking position, in which the second member engages the first member to lock the transmission, and a release position, in which the first and second members are spaced apart, the drive assembly comprising a locking mechanism that leads the second member into the locking position in response to the rod translating into the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2025
    Publication date: March 12, 2026
    Applicant: FERRARI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Carlo CAVALLINO, Antonio FODERARO
  • Publication number: 20250222759
    Abstract: An apparatus with a dual-clutch gearbox for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus can comprise an input shaft, a first shaft, a second shaft, and a double clutch controllable to selectively connect one of the first and second shafts with the input shaft. The apparatus further comprises an output shaft and a plurality of engagement devices operable to selectively engage gearwheels with the first shaft, the second shaft, and the output shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2025
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Applicant: FERRARI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Carlo CAVALLINO, Antonio FODERARO
  • Publication number: 20250224021
    Abstract: An apparatus with a dual-clutch gearbox for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus can comprise an input shaft, a first shaft, a second shaft, and a double clutch controllable to selectively connect one of the first and second shafts with the input shaft. The apparatus further comprises an output shaft and a plurality of engagement devices operable to selectively connect one of the first and second shafts with the output shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2025
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Applicant: FERRARI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Carlo CAVALLINO, Antonio FODERARO
  • Publication number: 20250224020
    Abstract: An apparatus with a dual-clutch gearbox for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus can comprise an input shaft, a first shaft, a second shaft, and a double clutch controllable to selectively connect one of the first and second shafts with the input shaft. The apparatus further comprises an output shaft and a plurality of engagement devices operable to selectively connect one of the first and second shafts with the output shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2025
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Applicant: FERRARI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Carlo CAVALLINO, Antonio FODERARO