Patents by Inventor Luigi B. Buti

Luigi B. Buti 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).

  • Automatic transmission control system for cars comprising a variable-speed drive
    Patent number: 5142928
    Abstract: A variable-speed drive is activated by an actuator controlled by an electronic control system on the basis of engine and vehicle operating parameters. The control system according to the present invention is characterized by the fact that it comprises an actuating member located and operated manually on the gear lever; a detector for detecting the position of the actuating member and generating electric signals proportional to the same; and at least an electric circuit for generating electric signals for controlling and setting the actuator to predetermined positions corresponding to velocity ratios of the variable-speed drive proportional to the aforementioned electric control signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Fiat Auto S.p.A.
    Inventors: Luigi B. Buti, Enrica Fubini