Patents by Inventor Massimo CUCCO

Massimo CUCCO 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 for applying a reinforcement of metal material to a component of metal material, particularly in the construction of a motor-vehicle body or a sub-assembly thereof
    Patent number: 11911836
    Abstract: A structural joint between two components of metal material is obtained by carrying out an electrical resistance welding spot between said components and subsequently performing a step of applying a cladding of metal material by an additive manufacturing technology. In one example, after a first step of applying a coarse base cladding, a second step of applying a fine cladding is carried out, again by additive manufacturing technology. The fine cladding can include a distribution of stiffening micro-ribs above the base cladding. The same method can also be applied to a single sheet metal component, rather than to a welded joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: C.R.F. Societa Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Daniele Pullini, Massimo Cucco, Gabriele Ciaccio, Fabio D'Aiuto, Michele Maria Tedesco
  • Method for applying a reinforcement of metal material to a component of metal material, particularly in the construction of a motor-vehicle body or a sub-assembly thereof
    Publication number: 20220258239
    Abstract: A structural joint between two components of metal material is obtained by carrying out an electrical resistance welding spot between said components and subsequently performing a step of applying a cladding of metal material by an additive manufacturing technology. In one example, after a first step of applying a coarse base cladding, a second step of applying a fine cladding is carried out, again by additive manufacturing technology. The fine cladding can include a distribution of stiffening micro-ribs above the base cladding. The same method can also be applied to a single sheet metal component, rather than to a welded joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Daniele Pullini, Massimo CUCCO, Gabriele CIACCIO, Fabio D'AIUTO, Michele Maria TEDESCO
  • Method for applying a reinforcement of metal material to a component of metal material, particularly in the construction of a motor-vehicle body or a sub-assembly thereof
    Patent number: 11351611
    Abstract: A structural joint between two components of metal material is obtained by carrying out an electrical resistance welding spot between said components and subsequently performing a step of applying a cladding of metal material by an additive manufacturing technology. In one example, after a first step of applying a coarse base cladding, a second step of applying a fine cladding is carried out, again by additive manufacturing technology. The fine cladding can include a distribution of stiffening micro-ribs above the base cladding. The same method can also be applied to a single sheet metal component, rather than to a welded joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: C.R.F. Societa Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Daniele Pullini, Massimo Cucco, Gabriele Ciaccio, Fabio D'Aiuto, Michele Maria Tedesco
  • Method for obtaining a joint between elements of different materials
    Patent number: 10994523
    Abstract: A joint between at least one element of metal material and at least one element of plastic material is obtained by pressing these elements in contact against each other, with a simultaneous application of heat. A cladding of metal material and/or of plastic material is applied above the joint by additive manufacturing technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: C.R.F. SOCIETA CONSORTILE PER AZIONI
    Inventors: Daniele Pullini, Massimo Cucco, Gabriele Ciaccio, Fabio D'Aiuto, Michele Maria Tedesco
  • METHOD FOR OBTAINING A JOINT BETWEEN ELEMENTS OF DIFFERENT MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20200147948
    Abstract: A joint between at least one element of metal material and at least one element of plastic material is obtained by pressing these elements in contact against each other, with a simultaneous application of heat. A cladding of metal material and/or of plastic material is applied above the joint by additive manufacturing technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: C.R.F. Società Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Daniele PULLINI, Massimo CUCCO, Gabriele CIACCIO, Fabio D'AIUTO, Michele Maria TEDESCO
  • Method for applying a reinforcement of metal material to a component of metal material, particularly in the construction of a motor-vehicle body or a sub-assembly thereof
    Publication number: 20190184462
    Abstract: A structural joint between two components of metal material is obtained by carrying out an electrical resistance welding spot between said components and subsequently performing a step of applying a cladding of metal material by an additive manufacturing technology. In one example, after a first step of applying a coarse base cladding, a second step of applying a fine cladding is carried out, again by additive manufacturing technology. The fine cladding can include a distribution of stiffening micro-ribs above the base cladding. The same method can also be applied to a single sheet metal component, rather than to a welded joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Daniele Pullini, Massimo CUCCO, Gabriele CIACCIO, Fabio D'AIUTO, Michele Maria TEDESCO