Patents by Inventor Roberto Pizzoni

Roberto Pizzoni 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: 7343830
    Abstract: An adjustable pedal unit for a motor vehicle includes a first plate onto which are mounted at least the accelerator pedal (2) and the footbrake pedal (3). The plate is mounted slidingly onto longitudinal guides inclined upwardly and forwardly, so that in the most withdrawn position (referring to motor vehicle driving direction) of the pedal unit, the pedals are placed in a lower position. Conversely, in the most forward position of the pedal unit, the pedals are paced in a higher position. The driver's heels rest on a second plate (2) moving longitudinally together with the first plate (1) when the latter is adjusted in position, however always on a basically horizontal plane. An auxiliary footboard may be provided for resting the foot that does not actuate the accelerator and footbrake pedal (2, 3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: CRF Societa Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Enrico Rinero, Roberto Pizzoni
  • Publication number: 20050115354
    Abstract: An adjustable pedal unit for a motor vehicle comprises a first plate onto which are mounted at least the accelerator pedal (2) and the footbrake pedal (3), said plate being mounted slidingly onto longitudinal guides inclined forwards upwards, so that in the most withdrawn position (referring to motor vehicle driving direction) of the pedal unit, the pedals are placed in a lower position, and conversely, in the most forward position of the pedal unit, the pedals are placed in a higher position. The driver's heels rest on a second plate (2) moving longitudinally together with the first plate (1) when the latter is adjusted in position, however always on a basically horizontal plane. It is preferably provided for an auxiliary footboard for resting the foot that does not actuate the accelerator and footbrake pedal (2, 3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Enrico Rinero, Roberto Pizzoni