Patents by Inventor Stefano Berton

Stefano Berton 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).

  • Displacement amplification method and apparatus for passive energy dissipation in seismic applications
    Patent number: 6672573
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of dissipating inter floor seismic energy within buildings and other large structures which are subject mechanical deformation in response to seismic activity, wind shear, vibration, and so forth. The present invention provides displacement amplification methods and apparatus which increase the dissipation of seismic energy that is coupled from the building under deformation to a seismic damper. By way of example, the displacement amplifier is exemplified in a number of embodiments that utilize mechanical lever arms, gear sets, and combination amplifier/dampers to amplify energy dissipation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventor: Stefano Berton
  • Displacement amplification method and apparatus for passive energy dissipation in seismic applications
    Publication number: 20010054785
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of dissipating inter floor seismic energy within buildings and other large structures which are subject mechanical deformation in response to seismic activity, wind shear, vibration, and so forth. The present invention provides displacement amplification methods and apparatus which increase the dissipation of seismic energy that is coupled from the building under deformation to a seismic damper. By way of example, the displacement amplifier is exemplified in a number of embodiments that utilize mechanical lever arms, gear sets, and combination amplifier/dampers to amplify energy dissipation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventor: Stefano Berton