Patents by Inventor Joseph A. LaBarbera

Joseph A. LaBarbera 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).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELF-DIAGNOSIS, SELF-CALIBRATION, OR BOTH IN AN AUTONOMOUS OR SEMI-AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20220048526
    Abstract: A number of illustrative variations may include a method of diagnosing and/or calibrating components in vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Clinton L. Schumann, Scott T. Sanford, Geoff Bauer, Joseph A. LaBarbera
  • METHOD AND PRODUCT FOR MONITORING AND RESPONDING TO COMPONENT CHANGES IN AN AUTONOMOUS DRIVING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210097786
    Abstract: A number of illustrative variations may include a method or product for monitoring and responding to component, system, or module changes in an autonomous driving system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. LaBarbera, Scott A. Millsap, Clinton L. Schumann, Scott T. Sanford, Geoff Bauer, Varunraj Arunrao Shedge, Jason Schwegler, Michael S. Wyciechowski
  • LANE CHANGE ASSISTANT
    Publication number: 20200269920
    Abstract: A number of illustrative variations may include a method of communication between a driver and an autonomous steering system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Scott A. Millsap, Joseph A. Labarbera
  • METHOD AND PRODUCT FOR HANDLING DRIVER INTERVENTION IN AN AUTONOMOUS STEERING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200070888
    Abstract: In a number of illustrative variations, an autonomous steering system may comprise a number of logic modules intended to autonomously address a number of areas of control within the realm of vehicle steering and travel including but not limited to vehicle acceleration, vehicle braking, and lateral control of the vehicle. The logic for the modules of the autonomous steering system may account for driver assistance or intervention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Scott A. Millsap, Joseph A. Labarbera, Scott T. Sanford
  • Compression/traction method for use with imaging machines
    Patent number: 5991651
    Abstract: Compression/traction device for use with internal imaging devices including a stabilizing member for engaging a portion of the thorax of a patient's body and a force generating device to apply a force to the patient's body remote from the thorax. A load simulation table for imaging devices such as X-ray, CAT scan, MRI or tomography instruments is also disclosed, which includes a thorax engaging member and a force generating device to apply a force to the patient's body remote from the thorax portion. A method for simulating a load on a patient's body during imaging procedures is also disclosed and includes the steps of positioning a patient on a flat surface to subject the patient to an imaging procedure, engaging a portion of the thorax of the patient's body, applying a force to a portion of the patient's body at a location remote from the thorax and performing an imaging procedure while applying the force to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Inventor: Joseph A. LaBarbera