Patents by Inventor James C. Loria

James C. Loria 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).

  • Electrically assisted power steering system with anti-theft capability
    Patent number: 6889792
    Abstract: An electrically assisted power steering system includes an anti-theft feature. Upon detection of an event that is indicative of a vehicle theft situation, the drive circuit for the electric assist motor is selectively actuated to excite the motor windings to either prevent or oppose movement of the steering system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventors: Abbas A. Fardoun, Joseph D. Miller, James C. Loria, Hemant Sardar