Patents by Inventor Cristoforo Fanti

Cristoforo Fanti 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).

  • Control device for a vehicle with disengageable four-wheel drive
    Patent number: 4718515
    Abstract: A control device for a vehicle with a disengageable four-wheel drive which has two differentials. The control device has a number of sensor means and a comparator means by which the speed of the vehicle; position of the accelerator and brake pedals; and a predetermined value are compared. In response to the comparison, the control device selectively and automatically engages and disengages the vehicle's four-wheel drive mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: Alfa Romeo Auto S.p.A.
    Inventors: Cristoforo Fanti, Gianclaudio Travaglio, Luciano Ferrario, Saverio Moscatelli
  • Control apparatus for a vehicle with disengageable four-wheel drive
    Patent number: 4714127
    Abstract: A control device for a vehicle with a disengageable four-wheel drive which has two differentials. The control device has a number of sensor means and a comparator means by which the speed of the vehicle; position of the accelerator and brake pedals; and a predetermined value are compared. In response to the comparison, the control device selectively and automatically engages and disengages the vehicle's four-wheel drive mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1987
    Assignee: Alfa Romeo Auto S.p.A.
    Inventors: Cristoforo Fanti, Gianclaudio Travaglio, Luciano Ferrario, Saverio Moscatelli