Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Damato

Joseph A. Damato 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: 7917081
    Abstract: A vehicle system interface, comprising: an antenna for receiving satellite or terrestrial broadcast of digital radio signals; a radio receiver circuit for demodulating and decoding the digital radio signals; a FM audio modulator and transmitter circuit, the FM audio modulator and transmitter circuit being configured to condition and re-transmit audio content of the digital radio signals as a first re-transmitted FM signal containing audio data capable of being transmitted wirelessly; a vehicle bus interface circuit configured to receive and transmit a plurality of operational signals; a housing for the FM audio modulator and transmitter circuit, the radio receiver circuit and the vehicle bus interface; a connector configured to interface with a diagnostic link connector of the vehicle, the connector being in operable communication with the vehicle bus interface circuit; and wherein the vehicle system interface receives and transmits the plurality of operational signals through the diagnostic link connector of
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Voto, Joseph A. Damato, Massimo Baldini
  • Publication number: 20090010448
    Abstract: A vehicle system interface, comprising: an antenna for receiving satellite or terrestrial broadcast of digital radio signals; a radio receiver circuit for demodulating and decoding the digital radio signals; a FM audio modulator and transmitter circuit, the FM audio modulator and transmitter circuit being configured to condition and re-transmit audio content of the digital radio signals as a first re-transmitted FM signal containing audio data capable of being transmitted wirelessly; a vehicle bus interface circuit configured to receive and transmit a plurality of operational signals; a housing for the FM audio modulator and transmitter circuit, the radio receiver circuit and the vehicle bus interface; a connector configured to interface with a diagnostic link connector of the vehicle, the connector being in operable communication with the vehicle bus interface circuit; and wherein the vehicle system interface receives and transmits the plurality of operational signals through the diagnostic link connector of
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Robert M. Voto, Joseph A. Damato, Massimo Baldini
  • Patent number: 5606624
    Abstract: Audio apparatus demonstrating includes audio apparatus to be demonstrated. A display structure supports the audio apparatus and a digital computer controller. A CD-ROM is coupled to the audio apparatus and the digital computer controller with recorded sound signals for audible reproduction by the audio apparatus in response to selection signals furnished by the digital computer controller. A start demonstration switch is coupled to the digital computer controller. A proximity sensor provides a proximity signal to the digital computer controller when a person enters a predetermined zone around the apparatus to cause the digital computer controller to select a change in the record signal reproduced by the audio system from a first signal to a second signal which second signal encourages the person within the zone to actuated the start demonstration switch and initiate a demonstration of the audio apparatus including audibly reproducing sound signals recorded on the CD-ROM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph A. Damato
  • Patent number: 5479516
    Abstract: An automated display demonstrates a loudspeaker in response to selections by a potential customer. The display permits accessible storage of the demonstrating loudspeakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Damato, Michael Crall