Patents by Inventor Darrell Ferraiuolo

Darrell Ferraiuolo 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).

  • Active vehicle front structure for energy management
    Patent number: 6773044
    Abstract: An active vehicle front structure for energy management including a bumper movable from a retracted position during low speed maneuvering and parking to an extended position during operation of the vehicle over a pre-defined threshold speed. The bumper in the extended position serves to extend the crumple zone, reducing overall vehicle damage, and to increase the time over which vehicle decelerates during a collision, reducing the likelihood and severity of injuries to occupants of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: John E Schambre, L Guy Montford, Darrell Ferraiuolo, David L Garber, Michael O Forker