Inventor · disambiguated record
Pietro Buttolo
Also filed as: BUTTOLO PIETRO
256 granted patents·55 pending applications·1,926 citations·filing 1994–2024
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311 records- 0199US11024139B1Capacitive sensor system for cargo bed cap tampering detectionFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Jun 1, 2021·8 cites·19 claims
- 0299US10435924B1Vehicle door handle having ice handlingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Oct 8, 2019·32 cites·17 claims
- 0398US11062582B1Pick-up cargo bed capacitive sensor systems and methodsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Jul 13, 2021·10 cites·20 claims
- 0498US10821937B1Active approach detection with macro capacitive sensingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 3, 2020·9 cites·20 claims
- 0598US10059161B1Capacitive monitoring of vehicle hitchesFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Aug 28, 2018·25 cites·20 claims
- 0698US9863171B1Vehicle compartmentFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 9, 2018·34 cites·19 claims
- 0798US9849830B1Tailgate illuminationFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Dec 26, 2017·25 cites·18 claims
- 0898US9604568B1Vehicle light systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 28, 2017·27 cites·20 claims
- 0998US8922340B2Proximity switch based door latch releaseSALTER STUART C·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 30, 2014·45 cites·17 claims
- 1097US11804207B1Motor vehicle workspace with enhanced privacyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Oct 31, 2023·8 cites·20 claims
- 1197US11267396B2Vehicle puddle lamp controlFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Mar 8, 2022·7 cites·18 claims
- 1297US10128836B1Proximity sensor assembly and method of detecting failure thereofFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 13, 2018·19 cites·20 claims
- 1397US9967717B2Efficient tracking of personal device locationsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted May 8, 2018·22 cites·20 claims
- 1497US9875589B1Vehicle access authenticationFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 23, 2018·58 cites·20 claims
- 1597US9656598B1Vehicle badgeFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted May 23, 2017·27 cites·14 claims
- 1697US9622159B2Plug-and-play interactive vehicle interior component architectureFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Apr 11, 2017·20 cites·18 claims
- 1797US9481297B2Illuminated steering assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 1, 2016·22 cites·20 claims
- 1897US9065447B2Proximity switch assembly and method having adaptive time delayBUTTOLO PIETRO·Filed 2012·Granted Jun 23, 2015·213 cites·20 claims
- 1997US8933708B2Proximity switch assembly and activation method with exploration modeBUTTOLO PIETRO·Filed 2012·Granted Jan 13, 2015·30 cites·20 claims
- 2096US10928239B1Wheel depth water capacitive fender moldingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Feb 23, 2021·8 cites·20 claims
- 2196US10046637B2In-vehicle component control user interfaceFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 14, 2018·18 cites·10 claims
- 2296US9987962B1Vehicle haptic feedback as a function of sensed capacitanceFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 5, 2018·26 cites·20 claims
- 2396US9809161B1Illuminated cup holderFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 7, 2017·12 cites·20 claims
- 2496US8866604B2System and method for a human machine interfaceFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 21, 2014·23 cites·20 claims
- 2596US5642469ADirect-drive manipulator for pen-based force displayUNIV WASHINGTON·Filed 1994·Granted Jun 24, 1997·257 cites·14 claims
- 2695US12077059B2Systems and methods for assisting a battery electric vehicle execute a charging operation at a battery charging lotFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 3, 2024·5 cites·15 claims
- 2795US11370280B1Closure panel with increased weather-blocking capacityFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 28, 2022·4 cites·20 claims
- 2895US10146226B1Autonomous vehicle sequential railcar loading and alignmentFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Dec 4, 2018·7 cites·18 claims
- 2995US8975903B2Proximity switch having learned sensitivity and method thereforSALTER STUART C·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 10, 2015·21 cites·13 claims
- 3094US11679709B2Slidable vehicle crossbars and cargo holding methodFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 20, 2023·3 cites·18 claims
- 3194US9744852B2Integration of add-on interior modules into driver user interfaceFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 29, 2017·13 cites·18 claims
- 3294US9731657B1Vehicle hanger and illumination assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Aug 15, 2017·12 cites·19 claims
- 3394US8796575B2Proximity switch assembly having ground layerFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2012·Granted Aug 5, 2014·14 cites·20 claims
- 3493US11904794B2Pet restraint system for a vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 20, 2024·3 cites·15 claims
- 3593US10189414B1Vehicle storage assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 29, 2019·10 cites·16 claims
- 3693US10086751B2Vehicle lighting system having a spotlightFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Oct 2, 2018·10 cites·17 claims
- 3793US10023110B1Vehicle badge sensor assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jul 17, 2018·7 cites·19 claims
- 3893US9896020B2Vehicle lighting assemblyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Feb 20, 2018·11 cites·19 claims
- 3993US9654103B2Proximity switch assembly having haptic feedback and methodFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted May 16, 2017·11 cites·20 claims
- 4093US9605471B2Method and system for controlling vehicle rear doorFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Mar 28, 2017·11 cites·20 claims
- 4192US11951854B2Portable power systems for vehiclesFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Apr 9, 2024·3 cites·18 claims
- 4292US11546754B1Vehicle messagingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Jan 3, 2023·2 cites·19 claims
- 4392US11358510B1Lift assembly for a delivery vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 14, 2022·4 cites·16 claims
- 4492US9914415B2Connectionless communication with interior vehicle componentsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 13, 2018·10 cites·20 claims
- 4592US9860710B2Symmetrical reference personal device location trackingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 2, 2018·12 cites·15 claims
- 4692US9831872B1Stationary control knob having proximity sensorsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 28, 2017·7 cites·18 claims
- 4791US11860004B2Method of manufacturing multi-layer electrode for a capacitive pressure sensor and multi-layer electrodes formed therefromFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Jan 2, 2024·1 cites·20 claims
- 4891US10564261B2Autonomous vehicle LIDAR mirrorFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Feb 18, 2020·10 cites·14 claims
- 4991US10082877B2Orientation-independent air gesture detection service for in-vehicle environmentsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 25, 2018·8 cites·19 claims
- 5091US9447613B2Proximity switch based door latch releaseFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Sep 20, 2016·14 cites·19 claims
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