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Nicholas W. Pinto, Iv
Also filed as: PINTO IV NICHOLAS W · PINTO NICHOLAS W · PINTO NICHOLAS WILLIAM
46 granted patents·10 pending applications·134 citations·filing 2002–2023
97Inventor score
Files withGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC26PINTO IV NICHOLAS W10GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC7BROWNE ALAN L3ALEXANDER PAUL W1
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56 records- 0196US10501064B2Method and apparatus for monitoring a vehicle brakeGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Dec 10, 2019·8 cites·19 claims
- 0294US9347609B2Activation of safety mechanisms using smart materialsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Granted May 24, 2016·10 cites·23 claims
- 0394US8689771B2Shape memory alloy-based device for controlling or monitoring pressure in a systemJOHNSON NANCY L·Filed 2011·Granted Apr 8, 2014·18 cites·13 claims
- 0490US10500765B2Online die face monitoringGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Dec 10, 2019·4 cites·14 claims
- 0589US11045897B2Method and apparatus to form a workpiece employing vibration weldingGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Jun 29, 2021·2 cites·17 claims
- 0688US8661810B2Shape memory alloy actuator with enhanced heat transfer characteristicsBROWNE ALAN L·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 4, 2014·9 cites·19 claims
- 0788US8640455B2Controlling heat in a system using smart materialsPINTO IV NICHOLAS W·Filed 2011·Granted Feb 4, 2014·6 cites·17 claims
- 0886US9746044B1Resettable sensor assembly and systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Aug 29, 2017·4 cites·20 claims
- 0986US9748062B2Surface temperature-responsive switch using smart material actuatorsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 29, 2017·4 cites·20 claims
- 1083US8109087B2Overheating protection for shape memory alloy actuatorsUSORO PATRICK B·Filed 2009·Granted Feb 7, 2012·11 cites·11 claims
- 1181US8733097B2Multi-stage actuation for an active materials-based actuatorMANKAME NILESH D·Filed 2011·Granted May 27, 2014·5 cites·18 claims
- 1280US10632561B2Weld electrode plugs with polymeric inserts for loss-of-cooling detection in welding systemsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Apr 28, 2020·1 cites·20 claims
- 1379US12243988B2Battery pressure active controlGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Mar 4, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 1478US8754740B2Circuit implement utilizing active material actuationPINTO NICHOLAS WILLIAM·Filed 2009·Granted Jun 17, 2014·11 cites·10 claims
- 1577US8217629B2Battery and hydrogen fuel cell charging regulatorPINTO IV NICHOLAS W·Filed 2010·Granted Jul 10, 2012·2 cites·20 claims
- 1677US8188757B2Method of controlling a shape memory alloy actuator utilizing resistance changeHERRERA GUILLERMO A·Filed 2009·Granted May 29, 2012·7 cites·17 claims
- 1775US8819912B2Method of assembling workpieces utilizing shape memory polymer activation to facilitate alignment and retentionBROWNE ALAN L·Filed 2012·Granted Sep 2, 2014·4 cites·15 claims
- 1875US8629375B2Self-actuated defogger systemPINTO IV NICHOLAS W·Filed 2011·Granted Jan 14, 2014·3 cites·20 claims
- 1974US8764092B2Protective device for vehicle wiper assemblyWEBB SCOTT R·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 1, 2014·4 cites·11 claims
- 2074US8281585B2Controlling heat transfer in active material actuators using external elementsGAO XIUJIE·Filed 2009·Granted Oct 9, 2012·4 cites·17 claims
- 2172US9358956B2Enhanced vehicle wiper blade using active materialsPINTO IV NICHOLAS W·Filed 2011·Granted Jun 7, 2016·2 cites·11 claims
- 2272US8656714B2Methods of activating thermally responsive active materials using wireless transmissionPINTO IV NICHOLAS W·Filed 2012·Granted Feb 25, 2014·2 cites·18 claims
- 2370US9022682B2Active material wire actuators having reinforced structural connectorsSKURKIS RICHARD J·Filed 2012·Granted May 5, 2015·3 cites·19 claims
- 2470US8707693B2Vehicle energy harvesting device having a continuous loop of shape memory alloyALEXANDER PAUL W·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 29, 2014·2 cites·12 claims
- 2569US11820206B2Climate control deviceGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Nov 21, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
- 2668US10317918B2Thermal bypass valveGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 11, 2019·2 cites·13 claims
- 2768US8319596B2Active material circuit protectorPINTO IV NICHOLAS W·Filed 2010·Granted Nov 27, 2012·2 cites·8 claims
- 2867US8203818B2Temperature protection system for electronic devicesPINTO IV NICHOLAS W·Filed 2010·Granted Jun 19, 2012·2 cites·15 claims
- 2966US11725337B2Flame retardant material and systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 15, 2023·0 cites·18 claims
- 3066US11718271B2System and method to defrost a windshieldGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 8, 2023·0 cites·14 claims
- 3164US9097593B2Spring-bodied device for in-situ overheat alert for equipmentGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 4, 2015·2 cites·26 claims
- 3262US9539986B2Enhanced vehicle wiper blade using active materialsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 10, 2017·0 cites·12 claims
- 3359US2017334016A1Method and apparatus to form a workpiece employing vibration weldingGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Application pending·0 cites
- 3458US2025125647A1Battery heating using plug-in battery chargerGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 3557US2024429481A1Battery electric system with alternating current self-heating modeGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 3653US11602077B2Heat dissipation device with sorbent material immersed in liquidGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 7, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
- 3752US11800684B2Heat pipe with multiple stages of coolingGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 24, 2023·0 cites·18 claims
- 3850US2015343548A1Method for joining wireGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 3949US11479148B2Personalization settings based on body measurementsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 25, 2022·0 cites·20 claims
- 4049US8776515B2Pumping assembly using active materialsPINTO IV NICHOLAS W·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 15, 2014·0 cites·8 claims
- 4148US8997563B2Vehicle sensor systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 7, 2015·0 cites·19 claims
- 4247US9543103B2Activation of human-protecting safety mechanisms using smart materialsPINTO IV NICHOLAS W·Filed 2011·Granted Jan 10, 2017·0 cites·20 claims
- 4347US2011153242A1Thermocouple measurement in a current carrying pathGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 4446US11167769B2Method and apparatus for managing operator-selectable settings on-vehicleGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Nov 9, 2021·0 cites·13 claims
- 4546US8677550B2Vehicle wiper blade including active material de-icerPINTO IV NICHOLAS W·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 25, 2014·0 cites·8 claims
- 4645US8687340B2Actuation and protection utilizing active material activation during lightning strikes and similar eventsBROWNE ALAN L·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 1, 2014·0 cites·17 claims
- 4744US10260958B2Resettable sensor assembly and systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 16, 2019·0 cites·20 claims
- 4844US9775252B2Method for soldering shape memory alloysGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 26, 2017·0 cites·19 claims
- 4943US10008342B2Method and apparatus for supplying regulated electric powerGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jun 26, 2018·0 cites·20 claims
- 5043US2018036832A1Vibration welding system and methodGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Application pending·0 cites
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