Patents by Inventor Robert L. Fontichiaro

Robert L. Fontichiaro 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).

  • Electric vehicle battery enclosure
    Patent number: 12362423
    Abstract: A battery enclosure includes a tub defining an internal volume, a lid, a cross member within the internal volume, and a mounting bracket. The tub has a bottom and a wall integrally formed with the bottom. The lid is configured to couple to the wall to enclose the internal volume. The cross member is coupled to the tub. The mounting bracket is attached to the bottom of the tub and is configured to releasably secure a battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: FLEX-N-GATE ADVANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Geoffrey Brooks, Steve Perucca, Robert L Fontichiaro, John Chiang, Paul Martini, Derek Bezaire, Aaron Boyer
  • ENERGY ABSORBING SIDE RAIL
    Publication number: 20220363316
    Abstract: An energy absorbing side rail including an inner rail, an outer rail fixedly coupled to the inner rail defining a cavity, the outer rail defining triggers extending along at least a portion of the outer rail, and at least one energy absorber housed in the cavity, wherein at least one energy absorber is positioned in-line with the triggers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: FLEX-N-GATE ADVANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Geoffrey Brooks, Steve Perucca, Robert L. Fontichiaro, John Chiang, Paul Martini, Derek Bezaire, Aaron Boyer
  • ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY ENCLOSURE
    Publication number: 20220367957
    Abstract: A battery enclosure includes a tub defining an internal volume, a lid, a cross member within the internal volume, and a mounting bracket. The tub has a bottom and a wall integrally formed with the bottom. The lid is configured to couple to the wall to enclose the internal volume. The cross member is coupled to the tub. The mounting bracket is attached to the bottom of the tub and is configured to releasbly secure a battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: FLEX-N-GATE ADVANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Geoffrey Brooks, Steve Perucca, Robert L. Fontichiaro, John Chiang, Paul Martini, Derek Bezaire, Aaron Boyer