Patents by Inventor Roman Zlotnikov

Roman Zlotnikov 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).

  • Active vehicle hood system and method
    Patent number: 7303040
    Abstract: A novel active hood system is disclosed. The active hood system is designed such that in the event of a pedestrian/vehicle accident, the active hood system will soften the impact between the pedestrian and the vehicle by moving the vehicle hood into an elevated position. In some embodiments, the active hood system is constructed such that during a pedestrian/vehicle collision, the active hood system will raise the vehicle hood into an elevated position by having the hood move through a first travel distance and a second travel distance. The active hood system includes an actuator and a hinge. The actuator may be attached to the hinge. The actuator is designed such that if it is deployed, the actuator will raise the hood into the elevated position. Additional embodiments may also be made in which the actuator is vented during deployment. A dampener is also added to the active hood system. The dampener is designed to dampen the movement of the hood as the hood is moved through the second travel distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Autolive ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Green, Guy R. Letendre, Brent A. Parks, Michael Schramm, Roman Zlotnikov, Bradley W. Smith, Michael P. Jordan, Michael J. Ravenberg
  • Active vehicle hood system and method
    Publication number: 20050257980
    Abstract: A novel active hood system is disclosed. The active hood system is designed such that in the event of a pedestrian/vehicle accident, the active hood system will soften the impact between the pedestrian and the vehicle by moving the vehicle hood into an elevated position. In some embodiments, the active hood system is constructed such that during a pedestrian/vehicle collision, the active hood system will raise the vehicle hood into an elevated position by having the hood move through a first travel distance and a second travel distance. The active hood system includes an actuator and a hinge. The actuator may be attached to the hinge. The actuator is designed such that if it is deployed, the actuator will raise the hood into the elevated position. Additional embodiments may also be made in which the actuator is vented during deployment. A dampener is also added to the active hood system. The dampener is designed to dampen the movement of the hood as the hood is moved through the second travel distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: David Green, Guy Letendre, Brent Parks, Michael Schramm, Roman Zlotnikov, Bradley Smith, Michael Jordan, Michael Ravenberg