Patents by Inventor Maurice Rastoldo

Maurice Rastoldo 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).

  • Level Control Device, In Particular For Controlling Members Of A Motor Vehicle
    Publication number: 20080103613
    Abstract: The invention concerns a control device comprising a lever (12), having a globally circular shape about an axis of revolution (Z), articulated on a fixed support (14) and provided with a maneuvering proximale end (16). It also comprises an electrode (24) for detecting proximity of a user's hand relative to the end (16) for maneuvering the lever (12), and means (28) for electrically connecting said electrode (24) with a fixed electric circuit (26) borne by the support (14). The electrically connecting means (28) comprise an annular deformable conductive member (50) enclosing the lever (12) so as to contribute in masking said lever (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2005
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: DAV Societe Anonyme
    Inventors: Stephane Vanhelle, Patrice Laurent, Laurent Mounier, Guy Razurel, Gilles Pittion, Xavier Drounin, Maurice Rastoldo