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Francesco Butera
Also filed as: BUTERA FRANCESCO
55 granted patents·5 pending applications·769 citations·filing 1999–2024
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60 records- 0197US7585006B2Household appliance, namely a machine for washing and/or drying laundry, with a door block/release device that can be actuated electricallyFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2005·Granted Sep 8, 2009·39 cites·21 claims
- 0296US6835083B1Actuator device with shape-memory flexible cableFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 28, 2004·40 cites·2 claims
- 0394US10471404B2Valve for dosing and mixing fluids and relative Brix degrees optical sensorDOLPHIN FLUIDICS S R L·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 12, 2019·12 cites·10 claims
- 0494US7625019B2Lock device with shape memory actuating meansFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2008·Granted Dec 1, 2009·29 cites·9 claims
- 0594US7380843B2Lock device with shape memory actuating meansFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2004·Granted Jun 3, 2008·60 cites·10 claims
- 0693US8899829B1Temperature-sensitive labelGETTERS SPA·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 2, 2014·13 cites·9 claims
- 0791US9512829B2Shape memory actuator with multistable driven elementGETTERS SPA·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 6, 2016·14 cites·18 claims
- 0890US9171686B2Bistable electric switch with shape memory actuatorGETTERS SPA·Filed 2012·Granted Oct 27, 2015·8 cites·5 claims
- 0990US7232180B2Suspension system for a truck cabFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 19, 2007·17 cites·13 claims
- 1089US8870082B2Temperature-sensitive labelCATTANEO LORENA·Filed 2012·Granted Oct 28, 2014·14 cites·12 claims
- 1189US8109183B2Impact resistant tool bit and tool bit holderSANTAMARINA ALAND·Filed 2009·Granted Feb 7, 2012·28 cites·16 claims
- 1288US11730308B2Proportional emulsion valve for fluid treatment machines, in particular for the production and delivery of beveragesDOLPHIN FLUIDICS S R L·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 22, 2023·4 cites·15 claims
- 1388US9630560B2Shape memory actuator with bistable driven elementGETTERS SPA·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 25, 2017·12 cites·9 claims
- 1487US7764159B2Shape-memory actuator device with protection against over-stressesFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2005·Granted Jul 27, 2010·19 cites·15 claims
- 1587US6871519B2Lock for doorsFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2002·Granted Mar 29, 2005·64 cites·8 claims
- 1687US6732516B2Actuator device with a flexible cable incorporating a shape-memory elementFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2002·Granted May 11, 2004·54 cites·5 claims
- 1782US7176413B2Method and system for controlling one or more shape mercury actuatorsFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2005·Granted Feb 13, 2007·13 cites·14 claims
- 1881US8443600B2Actuator comprising elements made of shape memory alloy with broadened range of working temperaturesBUTERA FRANCESCO·Filed 2008·Granted May 21, 2013·13 cites·4 claims
- 1980US7182101B2Device for controlling the flow of a fluid in one or more conduits in an electrical appliance, particularly in a dishwasher machineFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 27, 2007·34 cites·3 claims
- 2078US9254060B2Multi-beverage vending machineGETTERS SPA·Filed 2012·Granted Feb 9, 2016·6 cites·14 claims
- 2177US7497491B2Multi-function motor-vehicle bumperFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2005·Granted Mar 3, 2009·10 cites·5 claims
- 2275US7198248B2Valve for fluids, liquids or powder material having a diaphragm shutter controlled by shape memory meansFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2005·Granted Apr 3, 2007·7 cites·7 claims
- 2375US6941967B2Air-distribution systemFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2002·Granted Sep 13, 2005·19 cites·10 claims
- 2474US6955249B2Controlled oscillating damperFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 18, 2005·15 cites·6 claims
- 2573US6762669B2Shape memory actuator with bi-stable operationFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2002·Granted Jul 13, 2004·22 cites·4 claims
- 2673US6659631B2Vehicle headlamp with shape memory adjusting meansFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2002·Granted Dec 9, 2003·12 cites·7 claims
- 2772US7282838B2Electrical energy generator device with micro-fan arrayFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2003·Granted Oct 16, 2007·12 cites·2 claims
- 2872US7073332B2Stop device with shape memory actuatorFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2004·Granted Jul 11, 2006·18 cites·10 claims
- 2972US6669444B2Fan or propeller, with shape memoryFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2002·Granted Dec 30, 2003·17 cites·5 claims
- 3071US6439356B1Controlled oscillating damperFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2000·Granted Aug 27, 2002·14 cites·2 claims
- 3170US7523585B2Motor-vehicle door provided with a device for moving the window pane when the door is opened and closedFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2005·Granted Apr 28, 2009·7 cites·6 claims
- 3270US6887148B2Air-distribution device for motor vehiclesFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2003·Granted May 3, 2005·14 cites·7 claims
- 3368US6792976B2Fluid distribution device having improved deviating meansFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2002·Granted Sep 21, 2004·12 cites·10 claims
- 3468US6582294B2Air-mixing system using a fluid deflector device of an analogical typeFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2002·Granted Jun 24, 2003·14 cites·6 claims
- 3567US2024237847A1Sensorized accessory for pumps, particularly for coffee machinesFLUID O TECH SRL·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3666US9694884B2Buoyancy compensator device and related overpressure or relief valveDOLPHIN FLUIDICS S R L·Filed 2016·Granted Jul 4, 2017·1 cites·11 claims
- 3765USRE40303EActuator device with shape-memory flexible cableFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2005·Granted May 6, 2008·3 cites·7 claims
- 3864US9481432B2Boat sail comprising shape memory material elements, apparatus and method for its operationGETTERS SPA·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 1, 2016·2 cites·24 claims
- 3964US7422192B2Valve for fluids having a diaphragm shutter controlled by shape memory means acting also as defrosting meansFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 9, 2008·1 cites·3 claims
- 4064US7076951B2Discrete step rotary actuatorFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2004·Granted Jul 18, 2006·10 cites·21 claims
- 4164US6843716B2Air distribution system for a motor vehicleFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2002·Granted Jan 18, 2005·11 cites·4 claims
- 4261US8262443B2Air distribution system with contactless activation of air openingsBUTERA FRANCESCO·Filed 2005·Granted Sep 11, 2012·1 cites·5 claims
- 4358US12290203B2Pressure profiling device, particularly for dispensing units of pressurized liquidsDOLPHIN FLUIDICS S R L·Filed 2021·Granted May 6, 2025·0 cites·10 claims
- 4458US7232367B2Air-distribution system for the dashboard of a motor vehicle and the dashboard of a motor vehicle comprising said systemFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2004·Granted Jun 19, 2007·8 cites·13 claims
- 4556US7318649B2Outer rear-view mirror unit for a motor-vehicle with shape memory actuating meansFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2006·Granted Jan 15, 2008·1 cites·4 claims
- 4656US7037187B2System for distributing air to a row of seats in the passenger compartment of a means of transport or inside the room of a buildingFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2004·Granted May 2, 2006·7 cites·10 claims
- 4755US12038102B2Fluid-dynamic device with integrated sensor elementDOLPHIN FLUIDICS S R L·Filed 2022·Granted Jul 16, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 4855US7000639B2Air-distribution device based on the Coanda effect with means for imparting a circulatory motion on the flow of air not properly orientedFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 21, 2006·5 cites·3 claims
- 4955US2024307836A1Liquid pumpFLUID O TECH SRL·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 5053US6907968B2Automotive suspension with a rotational shock-absorberFIAT RICERCHE·Filed 2003·Granted Jun 21, 2005·4 cites·6 claims
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