Patents by Inventor Mario Giovannini

Mario Giovannini 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).

  • Hood assembly for a machine and a method of use thereof
    Patent number: 7992665
    Abstract: A hood assembly includes a first hood and a second hood. The second hood is selectively rotatable with respect to the first hood to provide rapid access to components enclosed by the second hood, such as a radiator. The first and second hoods are selectively rotatable together to provide access to components enclosed by the first and second hoods, such as an engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mario Giovannini, Rahul S. Visal, Gerald W. Gavin, Daniel A. Hatfield
  • Hood Assembly For A Machine And A Method Of Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20110024213
    Abstract: A hood assembly includes a first hood and a second hood. The second hood is selectively rotatable with respect to the first hood to provide rapid access to components enclosed by the second hood, such as a radiator. The first and second hoods are selectively rotatable together to provide access to components enclosed by the first and second hoods, such as an engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Mario Giovannini, Rahul S. Visal, Gerald W. Gavin, Daniel A. Hatfield
  • Hood assembly for a machine and a method of use thereof
    Publication number: 20080006460
    Abstract: A hood assembly includes a first hood and a second hood. The second hood is selectively rotatable with respect to the first hood to provide rapid access to components enclosed by the second hood, such as a radiator. The first and second hoods are selectively rotatable together to provide access to components enclosed by the first and second hoods, such as an engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Mario Giovannini, Rahul S. Visal, Gerald W. Gavin, Daniel A. Hatfield