Patents by Inventor Manfredo AGRESTI

Manfredo AGRESTI 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).

  • Charging cable system for an electric vehicle, electric vehicle, and methods for charging an electric vehicle
    Patent number: 10950974
    Abstract: An electric vehicle charging cable system is provided. The system includes a charging cable assembly having an electric cable and a connector device coupled thereto. The connector device includes a connector housing and a first electric contact arrangement therein. A cable storage device stores the electric cable, and a retainer device includes a retainer housing having a first receiving opening for receiving the connector device and a socket portion arranged adjacent to the first receiving opening for receiving a DC-charging plug of a charging plug. The first receiving opening defines a cross-section corresponding to an outer contact surface of the connector housing. The connector device is positionable in a stowage position in which the connector housing is received within the first receiving opening, and in a detached position to clear the first receiving opening. The socket portion defines a second receiving opening which accommodates a second electric contact arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Schreiber, Stefan Hoffmann, Frank Wolf, Manfredo Agresti, Johannes Heichel, Humayun Yousofzy, Uwe Meinz, Balaji Sevanan Kari, Marco Favilli, Ingmar Langer, Eduardo Rates Garcia, Dennis Fleischmann
  • CHARGING CABLE SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND METHODS FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20210006010
    Abstract: An electric vehicle charging cable system is provided. The system includes a charging cable assembly having an electric cable and a connector device coupled thereto. The connector device includes a connector housing and a first electric contact arrangement therein. A cable storage device stores the electric cable, and a retainer device includes a retainer housing having a first receiving opening for receiving the connector device and a socket portion arranged adjacent to the first receiving opening for receiving a DC-charging plug of a charging plug. The first receiving opening defines a cross-section corresponding to an outer contact surface of the connector housing. The connector device is positionable in a stowage position in which the connector housing is received within the first receiving opening, and in a detached position to clear the first receiving opening. The socket portion defines a second receiving opening which accommodates a second electric contact arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Schreiber, Stefan Hoffmann, Frank Wolf, Manfredo Agresti, Johannes Heichel, Humayun Yousofzy, Uwe Meinz, Balaji Sevanan Kari, Marco Favilli, Ingmar Langer, Eduardo Rates Garcia, Dennis Fleischmann
  • Cup holder for a vehicle
    Patent number: 10479252
    Abstract: A cup holder may include a cup-shaped, substantially cylindrical or conical receiving portion having an open upper surface and a closed lower surface when disposed in the vehicle, the cup-shaped receiving portion being configured to receive a beverage container through the open upper face, and an elastic insert being attached to the cup-shaped receiving portion, the elastic insert being configured to hold respective beverage containers having a plurality of shapes and sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Manfredo Agresti
  • CUP HOLDER FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20190168654
    Abstract: A cup holder may include a cup-shaped, substantially cylindrical or conical receiving portion having an open upper surface and a closed lower surface when disposed in the vehicle, the cup-shaped receiving portion being configured to receive a beverage container through the open upper face, and an elastic insert being attached to the cup-shaped receiving portion, the elastic insert being configured to hold respective beverage containers having a plurality of shapes and sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Manfredo Agresti
  • Composite sheet metal component and body panel
    Patent number: 10297912
    Abstract: A composite sheet metal component for an automobile comprises an inner metal sheet, an outer metal sheet and an intermediate polymer sheet arranged between the inner and the outer metal sheet. The intermediate polymer sheet comprises a semiconductor device and the outer metal sheet comprises at least one functional area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GmbH, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Vladimir Supik, Carsten Hoefer, Volker Prescher, Michael Schreiber, George Bedenian, Stefan Lessmann, Judith Hirsch, Manfredo Agresti, Pawel Kwasniak
  • COMPOSITE SHEET METAL COMPONENT AND BODY PANEL
    Publication number: 20170346172
    Abstract: A composite sheet metal component for an automobile comprises an inner metal sheet, an outer metal sheet and an intermediate polymer sheet arranged between the inner and the outer metal sheet. The intermediate polymer sheet comprises a semiconductor device and the outer metal sheet comprises at least one functional area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Vladimir SUPIK, Carsten HOEFER, Volker PRESCHER, Michael SCHREIBER, George BEDENIAN, Stefan LESSMANN, Judith HIRSCH, Manfredo AGRESTI, Pawel KWASNIAK