Patents by Inventor Christopher Trombetta

Christopher Trombetta 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).

  • Hose clamp tool
    Patent number: 7165476
    Abstract: A tool for installing a hose clamp. The tool includes a tab, an engagement surface that engages the clamp, and a sensor. The sensor provides a signal indicative of the shifting of the clamp from an open position to a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: James Panyard, Christopher Trombetta, Richard Williford, Larry Peterson, Shannon Mullane
  • HOSE CLAMP TOOL
    Publication number: 20050262969
    Abstract: A tool for installing a hose clamp. The tool includes a tab, an engagement surface that engages the clamp, and a sensor. The sensor provides a signal indicative of the shifting of the clamp from an open position to a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: James Panyard, Christopher Trombetta, Richard Williford, Larry Peterson, Shannon Mullane
  • HOSE CLAMP TOOL
    Publication number: 20050178242
    Abstract: A hose clamp installation tool and a method for installing a hose assembly. A first rod engages the clamp and releases the clamp from an open position to a closed position. A sensor indicates release of the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Williford, George MacDonald, Thomas Pearson, James Panyard, Christopher Trombetta
  • HOSE CLAMP TOOL
    Publication number: 20050044992
    Abstract: A hose clamp installation tool and a method for installing a hose assembly. The hose clamp installation tool includes a hook that engages a clamp. A first rod engages the clamp and releases the clamp from an open position to a closed position. A sensor indicates release of the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard Williford, George MacDonald, Thomas Pearson, James Panyard, Christopher Trombetta