Anthony John Povinelli

US Patent:

8118529, Feb 21, 2012

Filed:

May 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/434790

Inventors:

Michael Crane - Oakland Township MI, US
Martin R. Matthews - Troy MI, US
Anthony J. Povinelli - Romeo MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

F16B 43/02

US Classification:

411546, 411 99

Abstract:

The present invention is a tolerance adjusting attachment which is part of a bracket member used for providing proper alignment between more than one externally visible component. The tolerance adjusting attachment has a support aperture formed as a portion of the bracket member, and an adjuster core at least partially extending through the support aperture, the adjuster core operably associated with at least one structural member for providing proper positioning of the bracket member in relation to the structural member. The present invention also includes an adjuster clip at least partially extending through and movable through a portion of the bracket member such that the position of the adjuster core is secured relative to the bracket member.

US Patent:

20080157563, Jul 3, 2008

Filed:

Dec 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/645853

Inventors:

Michael Crane - Oakland Township MI, US
Thomas M. Pilette - Lake Orion MI, US
Martin R. Matthews - Troy MI, US
Anthony J. Povinelli - Romeo MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

B60R 27/00

US Classification:

29618701

Abstract:

A The present invention is a support system for a panel having a carrier member to which a component support structure is attached, at least one component support structure to which a first externally visible component and the contoured finish panel require attachment, a first attachment structure for providing fixed position attachment of the first externally visible component, and a support member having a contoured surface for supported the contoured finished panel in a fixed position. The present invention also includes a second attachment structure which provides adjustable positioning of the support member to the support structure such that a close tolerance fit can be facilitated between the first externally visible component and the contoured finish panel by selecting the position of the support member.

US Patent:

20080185872, Aug 7, 2008

Filed:

Feb 1, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/701252

Inventors:

Anthony J. Povinelli - Romeo MI, US
Gari M. Schalte - Oakland Township MI, US
Michael W. Crane - Oakland Township MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

B60R 27/00

US Classification:

29619309, 29620302

Abstract:

A carrier for improving the strength of the front end of a vehicle, the carrier having an upper cross member which incorporates a closed box section, a composite integration panel connected to the upper cross member, and a lower cross member which also has a closed box section and is also connected to the composite integration panel. The closed box section of the upper cross member, and the closed box section of the lower cross member allow the component integration panel to be attached to the front end of a motor vehicle for supporting various vehicle components. The carrier improves strength and rigidity, as well as provides support for any particular vehicle component which needs to be attached to the front end.

US Patent:

20080267428, Oct 30, 2008

Filed:

Apr 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/789357

Inventors:

Thomas Pilette - Lake Orion MI, US
Kimberly Knapp - Windsor, CA
Anthony J. Povinelli - Romeo MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

H03F 21/00

US Classification:

381120

Abstract:

A device for producing sound amplification having a control module operably associated with a digital sound device, and an amplifier connected to and supporting the digital sound device. The control module provides at least one input signal to the digital sound device, and the digital sound device receives an input signal from the control module, causing the digital sound device to produce a vibration, and causing the amplifier to increase the magnitude of the vibration.

US Patent:

20100140378, Jun 10, 2010

Filed:

Mar 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/532427

Inventors:

Thomas Mark Pilette - Lake Orion MI, US
Kimberly Catherine Knapp - Windsor, CA
Anthony John Povinelli - Romeo MI, US

Assignee:

MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC. - Aurora ON

International Classification:

B60S 1/50
B60S 1/48

US Classification:

239309, 239302

Abstract:

An automotive fluid distribution system is provided which has a reservoir for holding fluid. The reservoir has a fill aperture Encircling the fill aperture is a grommet seal A bracket is provided that is generally positionally adjustable with respect to the fill aperture to hold a bottle adjacent to the reservoir

US Patent:

20120119059, May 17, 2012

Filed:

Nov 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/373493

Inventors:

Michael W. Crane - Oakland Township MI, US
Thomas Cobb - Harrison Township MI, US
Anthony J. Povinelli - Romeo MI, US
James J. Kowalski - Lake Orion MI, US
Steven R. Roddy - Harrison Township MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

F16M 13/02

US Classification:

248674

Abstract:

A modular a bracket which forms a cavity such that the bracket surrounds and supports an actuator. In one embodiment, the bracket is made of multiple pieces and also connects together without the use of fasteners. The pieces are connected together through the use of several attachment features, with a portion of each of the attachment features integrally formed as part of each half. The bracket also includes a plurality of alignment features integrally formed as part of the bracket. The alignment features support and properly position the actuator within the cavity. The design of the bracket reduces and simplifies design and tooling, and also has minimal components and fasteners, which also simplifies and reduces labor time.

US Patent:

20130153612, Jun 20, 2013

Filed:

Jan 18, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/744813

Inventors:

Timothy F. O'Brien - White Lake MI, US
Bradley R. Hamilton - Canton MI, US
Jeffrey B. Manhire - Rochester Hills MI, US
Anthony J. Povinelli - Romeo MI, US

Assignee:

MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC. - Aurora

International Classification:

B62D 43/00

US Classification:

224 422

Abstract:

A spare tire assembly which includes a spare tire or under mount frame, a spare tire, and a cover. The assembly may optionally include an electric winch, and a jack. The cover is connected to the under mount frame when assembled to the vehicle, and is disconnected from the under mount frame when the spare tire is needed. The cover has dimples which improve air flow underneath the vehicle. The cover is made of different sizes to be used with different size spare tires for different types of vehicles, such as trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans.

US Patent:

20140076646, Mar 20, 2014

Filed:

May 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/114970

Inventors:

Anthony J. Povinelli - Romeo MI, US
Thomas F. Cobb - Savannah GA, US

Assignee:

MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC. - Aurora ON

International Classification:

B60K 11/08

US Classification:

180 681

Abstract:

An active grille system which is mounted to a fascia, grille, or carrier, or is part of the carrier of an automobile. Two sets of louvers are rotatably mounted to a frame, and a camming mechanism provides selective actuation of both sets of louvers, and an actuator controls the camming mechanism such that the actuator moves the camming mechanism between a first position, a second position, and a third position. When the camming mechanism is in the first position, both the first set and second set of louvers are in a closed position, when the camming mechanism is in the second position, the first set of louvers are in an open position and the second set of louvers are in a closed position, and when the camming mechanism is in the third position both the first set and second set of louvers are in an open position.