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Pablo Daniel Zavattieri

from West Lafayette, IN
Age ~54

Pablo Zavattieri Phones & Addresses

  • 3301 Jasper St, West Lafayette, IN 47906 (765) 269-7613
  • 2851 Ashland St, West Lafayette, IN 47906 (765) 269-7531
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 2500 Antietam Ct, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 332-5608
  • 2302 Leslie Cir, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 332-5608
  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • W Lafayette, IN
  • 3301 Jasper St, West Lafayette, IN 47906 (734) 476-7083

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Position: Technicians and Related Support Occupations

Education

Degree: Graduate or professional degree

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Resumes

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Jerry M And Lynda T Engelhardt Professor Of Civil Engineering At Purdue University

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Location:
3301 Jasper St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Industry:
Higher Education
Work:
Purdue University since Aug 2009
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

Purdue University Aug 2009 - Jul 2011
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (by courtesy)

GM Research and Development Center Jun 2008 - Jul 2009
Staff Researcher

School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University Aug 2008 - May 2009
Adjunct Assistant Professor

GM Research and Development Center Jan 2001 - May 2008
Senior Researcher
Education:
Purdue University 1996 - 2000
Ph.D., AAE, Materials and Structures, CS&E, Computational Engineering
Instituto Balseiro 1991 - 1995
B.Sc, M.Sc., Nuclear Engineering
Skills:
Materials Science
Finite Element Analysis
Solid Mechanics
Matlab
Materials
Simulations
Composites
Fortran
Abaqus
Modeling
Interests:
Science and Technology
Education
Environment
Health
Awards:
NSF Faculty Early Career Development (NSF CAREER) award
National Science Foundation
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Assistant Professor At Purdue University

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Position:
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (by courtesy) at Purdue University
Location:
West Lafayette, Indiana
Industry:
Higher Education
Work:
Purdue University since Aug 2009
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

Purdue University since Aug 2009
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (by courtesy)

GM Research and Development Center Jun 2008 - Jul 2009
Staff Researcher

School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University Aug 2008 - May 2009
Adjunct Assistant Professor

GM Research and Development Center Jan 2001 - May 2008
Senior Researcher
Education:
Purdue University 1996 - 2000
Ph.D., AAE, Materials and Structures, CS&E, Computational Engineering
Instituto Balseiro 1991 - 1995
B.Sc, M.Sc., Nuclear Engineering
Skills:
Finite Element Analysis
Composites
Materials
Materials Science
Modeling
Matlab
Abaqus
Simulations
Fortran
Solid Mechanics
Awards:
NSF Faculty Early Career Development (NSF CAREER) award
National Science Foundation
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Pablo Zavattieri

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Publications

Us Patents

Active Material Actuated Headrest Assemblies

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US Patent:
7594697, Sep 29, 2009
Filed:
Sep 13, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/210188
Inventors:
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Adrian B. Chernoff - Boulder CO, US
Rainer A. Glaser - Washington MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
James Y. Khoury - Macomb MI, US
Ukpai I. Ukpai - Columbus IN, US
Pablo D. Zavattieri - Ann Arbor MI, US
International Classification:
B60N 2/42
B60R 21/055
A47C 7/38
US Classification:
29721612
Abstract:
A headrest assembly including active material drivenly coupled to a headrest component, such as for example, an interior frame member, bag, or gear device wherein the material is actuated upon receipt of an activation signal, and configured to morph, reposition, reduce the resistance of, change a modulus property of, or otherwise modify an engaging surface defined by the headrest when actuated, and autonomously restore the headrest upon the deactivation of the material.

Active Material Based Conformable And Reconfigurable Seats

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US Patent:
7758121, Jul 20, 2010
Filed:
Apr 12, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/734308
Inventors:
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Pablo D. Zavattieri - Ann Arbor MI, US
Ukpai I. Ukpai - West Bloomfield MI, US
John C. Ulicny - Oxford MI, US
John A. Cafeo - Farmington MI, US
Rainer A. Glaser - Washington MI, US
Gary L. Jones - Farmington Hills MI, US
James Y. Khoury - Macomb MI, US
Carol Ann Perelli - Rochester MI, US
William R. Rodgers - Bloomfield Township MI, US
Xiujie Gao - Troy MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI
International Classification:
B60N 2/427
US Classification:
29728411, 29745241, 2972161
Abstract:
A seat assembly includes an active material in operative communication with a seat surface configured to undergo a change in at least one property upon receipt of an activation signal, wherein the change in at least one property is effective to change at least one feature of the seat surface.

Systems For Detecting Animate Objects In A Vehicle Compartment

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US Patent:
8190331, May 29, 2012
Filed:
Nov 1, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/933682
Inventors:
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
James Y. Khoury - Macomb MI, US
Artie J Martin - Fraser MI, US
Pablo D. Zavattieri - Ann Arbor MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
B60R 22/00
E05F 15/00
G05D 1/00
G05D 3/00
G06F 7/00
G06F 17/00
US Classification:
701 45, 701 46, 701 49, 3404255, 340438, 340449, 180272, 180273, 280735
Abstract:
Systems for detecting animate objects in a vehicle compartment include active materials based sensors for detecting the presence of an animate object in the compartment. The systems produce a response if the sensors detect the presence of an animate object in the compartment and at least one other predetermined condition exists.

Apparatus For And Method Of Conditioning Shape Memory Alloy Wire

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US Patent:
8388773, Mar 5, 2013
Filed:
Mar 9, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/400500
Inventors:
Jonathan E. Luntz - Ann Arbor MI, US
John Andrew Shaw - Dexter MI, US
Diann Brei - Milford MI, US
Christopher Burton Churchill - Ann Arbor MI, US
Anupam Pathak - Ann Arbor MI, US
Nilesh D. Mankame - Ann Arbor MI, US
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Paul W. Alexander - Ypsilanti MI, US
Xiujie Gao - Troy MI, US
Pablo D. Zavattieri - Ann Arbor MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
C22F 1/00
C21D 11/00
C21D 1/54
C21D 1/55
US Classification:
148563, 148500, 148508
Abstract:
An apparatus for and method of conditioning a thermally activated shape memory alloy wire for use in an application, wherein the apparatus includes an adjustable hard-stop and the preferred method includes pre-determining a minimum activating current, allowable strain, and a loading magnitude and form based on the wire configuration and application, and further includes applying a double-exponential model to determine a final recoverable strain over fewer cycles.

Pinch Protection Mechanism Utilizing Active Material Actuation

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US Patent:
8627600, Jan 14, 2014
Filed:
Apr 21, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/764687
Inventors:
Xiujie Gao - Troy MI, US
Craig A. Kollar - Sterling Heights MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Pablo D. Zavattieri - West Lafayette IN, US
Nilesh D. Mankame - Ann Arbor MI, US
Paul W. Alexander - Ypsilanti MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
E05F 15/02
US Classification:
49 26
Abstract:
A pinch-protection mechanism adapted for use with a closure panel and method for use of the same, said mechanism comprising at least one structural component defining an adjustable edge section manipulable between first and second configurations and an active material element coupled to the component, such that the change causes or enables the edge section to be manipulated to one of said first and second configurations, and manipulating the edge section between said first and second configurations eliminates, warns of, or mitigates a pinch condition.

Method For Improving Adhesion Between A Shape Memory Alloy And A Polymer

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US Patent:
7993537, Aug 9, 2011
Filed:
Feb 23, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/678098
Inventors:
Andrew M. Mance - Royal Oak MI, US
William R. Rodgers - Bloomfield Township MI, US
Pablo D. Zavattieri - Ann Arbor MI, US
David A. Okonski - Lake Orion MI, US
Elena Sherman - Culver City CA, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
C03C 15/00
C22F 1/00
US Classification:
216 34, 148402
Abstract:
Methods for improving adhesion between a shape memory alloy and a polymeric material include functionalizing a surface of the shape memory polymer with a phosphorous containing compound or an organosilane coupling agent. Other methods include surface texturing the shape memory alloy surface, independently or in combination with the functionalization.

Active Material Actuated Headrest Assemblies

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US Patent:
20070246979, Oct 25, 2007
Filed:
Apr 17, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/736086
Inventors:
Alan Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Adrian Chernoff - Boulder CO, US
Rainer Glaser - Washington MI, US
Nancy Johnson - Northville MI, US
James Khoury - Macomb MI, US
Ukpai Ukpai - West Bloomfield MI, US
Pablo Zavattieri - Ann Arbor MI, US
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC. - DETROIT MI
International Classification:
B60N 2/42
B60R 21/055
A47C 7/38
US Classification:
297216120, 297404000, 297406000, 297407000
Abstract:
Active material actuated headrest assemblies and their methods of operation are described herein. The headrests include an active material incorporated in a frame member, a bag, gear device, or the like, wherein the active material actuates upon receipt of an activation signal.

Methods Of Forming Polymeric Articles Having Continuous Support Structures

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US Patent:
20080023871, Jan 31, 2008
Filed:
Jun 28, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/769763
Inventors:
DAVID A. OKONSKI - Lake Orion MI, US
Pablo D. Zavattieri - Ann Arbor MI, US
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC. - DETROIT MI
International Classification:
B29C 47/02
US Classification:
264148, 26417111, 26417113
Abstract:
A method of making a polymeric article includes embedding a continuous support structure into a polymeric material to form a reinforced sheet, and over-molding the reinforced sheet to form the polymeric article.
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