Patents by Inventor Robert E. Pierfelice

Robert E. Pierfelice 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).

  • Patent number: 5617480
    Abstract: A DSP-based vehicle equalization design system has been described, which allows the audio engineer to quickly and efficiently design an equalizer from an easy-to-use Graphic User Interface (GUI) computer interface. Vehicle equalizations, with high precision and parameter variability can be developed in a short period of time. The system and method of design provide DSP filter coefficients for use as-is in actual DSP-based production vehicle equalization hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Bradley A. Ballard, John W. Whikehart, Henry F. Blind, Robert E. Pierfelice
  • Patent number: 4793343
    Abstract: A face mask for use in cold weather to supply warm air for inhalation by normal breathing to persons having respiratory and heart ailments to avoid the discomfort, pain and limited mobility caused by breathing cold air and to healthy people engaged in strenuous cold weather activities. The face mask has inlet and outlet check valves and a cold air intake chamber with an electric heater element therein which heats the cold air to supply warm air for inhalation. The heater element is preferably powered by a portable battery pack and controlled by electronic circuitry to maintain the heated air in a predetermined temperature range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1988
    Inventors: James M. Cummins, Jr., George Morrison, Jr., Robert E. Pierfelice