Gianfranco

Gianfranco Alpini, Temple, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140079680	MELATONIN-BASED TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF BILE DUCT DISEASE - Methods and composition for a melatonin signaling modulator-based diagnosis and therapy are described. For example, in certain aspects methods for administering an anti-tumor therapy using a melatonin signaling modulator are described. Furthermore, the invention provides compositions and methods for detecting biliary tract disease such as cholangiocarcinoma.	03-20-2014

Gianfranco Azzena, Ferrara IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110035128	Electronic device for prevention and control of the street accidents risks attributable to the use of alcohol and/or their associated substances - An electronic device related to the air composition in the car's compartment in general, purposed for the prevention and control of the street accident risks attributable to the use of alcohol and/or of associated substance taking one or more environment sensors (S	02-10-2011

Gianfranco Bacelli, Jesi (an) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100175433	Tub for washing machine or washer-drier - A tub for washing machine or washer-drier has a back and a front adapted to be mutually fixed to house a rotary drum where laundry is loaded. The front of the tub defines a loading mouth to provide access to the drum. The front of the tub has at least one stiffening structure, integrally obtained with the front, and adapted to avoid the deformation of the front of the tub and consequent ovalization of the loading mouth.	07-15-2010

Gianfranco Bacelli, Jesi IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100287995	WASHING MACHINE TANK PROVIDED WTIH EXTERNAL REINFORCING CAP ON BOTTOM WALL - The present invention relates to a washing machine tank (	11-18-2010
20110000265	ANCHORING SYSTEM OF COUNTERWEIGHTS FOR WASHERS AND WASHER/DRYER COMBOS - The present invention relates to an anchoring system of counterweights for washers and washer/dryer combos based on the presence of a plurality of tubular divaricable pins (	01-06-2011

Gianfranco Battistuzzi, Rome IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080207729	Indole Derivatives Having Antitumor Activity - Indole derivatives of Formula (I+A) having antitumour and chemosensitizing activity are described. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions containing the above-mentioned compounds, for the treatment of tumours.	08-28-2008
20110312965	RETINOID DERIVATIVES ENDOWED WITH CYTOTOXIC AND/OR ANTIANGIOGENIC PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to new retinoid derivatives of formula I and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them for the treatment of patients affected by pathologies such as arthritic conditions, tumours, metastatic cancer, diabetic retinopathy, psoriasis, chronic inflammatory diseases or atherosclerosis.	12-22-2011
20140200205	NEW THIO DERIVATIVES BEARING LACTAMS AS POTENT HDAC INHIBITORS AND THEIR USES AS MEDICAMENTS - The present invention relates to novel amide compounds of Formula (I), and their use as anti-tumoral and pro-apoptotic agents. The invention includes the use of such compounds in medicine, in relation to cancer disease as well as other diseases where an inhibition of HDAC is responsive, and the pharmaceutical composition containing such compounds.	07-17-2014

Gianfranco Bedetti, Milano IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080299305	Fluid Bed Granulation Process - A fluid bed granulation process of a predetermined substance comprises the steps of: forming, through a fluidification. air flow of predetermined flow rate, a fluid bed of granules of said substance to be granulated fed to it in the form of seeds, —feeding said fluid bed with a continuous flow of a growth substance (or liquid).	12-04-2008
20090053128	Process and Burner for Hydrocarbon Partial Oxidation - A hydrocarbon partial oxidation process for obtaining gaseous mixtures comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide is carried out through a burner (	02-26-2009
20100095886	Fluid Bed Granulation Process - A fluid bed granulation process of a predetermined substance comprises the steps of: forming, through a fluidification. air flow of predetermined flow rate, a fluid bed of granules of said substance to be granulated fed to it in the form of seeds,—feeding said fluid bed with a continuous flow of a growth substance (or liquid).	04-22-2010
20100140827	Fluid Bed Granulation Process - Fluid bed granulation process comprising the steps of: -forming a fluid bed of seeds (S	06-10-2010
20110192910	Spraying Method and Nozzle for Atomization of a Liquid - A method for atomizing a liquid (L) in a spraying nozzle (	08-11-2011
20110265379	Process and Burner for Production of Syngas from Hydrocarbons	11-03-2011
20140283739	Fluid Bed Granulation Process - A fluid bed granulation process of a predetermined substance comprises the steps of: forming, through a fluidification. air flow of predetermined flow rate, a fluid bed of granules of said substance to be granulated fed to it in the form of seeds,—feeding said fluid bed with a continuous flow of a growth substance (or liquid).	09-25-2014
20140318444	Fluid Bed Granulation Process - A fluid bed granulation process of a predetermined substance comprises the steps of: forming, through a fluidification, air flow of predetermined flow rate, a fluid bed of granules of said substance to be granulated fed to it in the form of seeds,—feeding said fluid bed with a continuous flow of a growth substance (or liquid).	10-30-2014
20150174544	Spraying Method and Nozzle for Atomization of a Liquid - A method for atomizing a liquid (L) in a spraying nozzle (	06-25-2015

Gianfranco Bedetti, Lugano-Besso CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130316078	Fluid Bed Granulation of Urea and Related Apparatus - A process for preparation of a granular urea product by granulating a urea solution in a fluidized bed, where the granulation process takes place along a substantially longitudinal growth path, from a granulation starting end (1	11-28-2013
20130344239	Process and Apparatus for Production of a Granular Urea Product - A process for production of a granular urea product in a fluidized-bed where: small droplets (	12-26-2013

Gianfranco Beltrami, Stradella (pv) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090196119	Containing device for containing and holding in a removable manner a closed container for fluid products inside a mixing machine - Containing device for containing and correctly holding closed container (	08-06-2009

Gianfranco Bidoia, Padova IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080319379	Surgical irrigator - A surgical irrigator for washing body regions subjected to a procedure, provided with a containment shell inside which there are elements for supplying a washing liquid that arrives from an associable reservoir, such containment shell being constituted substantially by two distinct portions, respectively a grip portion for the hand of the user and a portion for ejecting the washing liquid toward the region to be washed, wherein the irrigator is powered by a transformer connected to the mains.	12-25-2008

Gianfranco Bringhenti, Venaria (to) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090235484	GROMMET - The present invention relates to a grommet for sealing a conduit to be passed through an opening against said opening. The grommet comprises a sealing body defining an opening therethrough for receiving the conduit as well as at least one sealing collar radially surrounding said sealing body in an unfolded state. The grommet further comprises a retaining means, which is configured for fixing said sealing collar in a folded state.	09-24-2009

Gianfranco Capetti, Concorezzo (mi) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130235654	METHOD, SYSTEM, AND DEVICE FOR BASE CONTACT LAYOUT, SUCH AS FOR MEMORY - Embodiments disclosed herein may relate to forming a base contact layout in a memory device.	09-12-2013

Gianfranco Capetti, Concorezzo IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140003114	COMPACT SOCKET CONNECTION TO CROSS-POINT ARRAY	01-02-2014

Gianfranco Cappuzzo, Torino IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100034668	VACUUM PUMPING SYSTEM WITH A PLURALITY OF SPUTTER ION PUMPS - In a vacuum pumping system with a plurality of sputter ion pumps the considerable reduction in its overall axial size and weight is achieved by utilizing a plurality of axially superimposed sputter ion pumps and a common magnetic circuit, which comprises a pair of external magnets located at opposite axial ends of the pumping system, one or more intermediate magnets arranged alternated with the sputter ion pumps and a ferromagnetic yoke, internally enclosing the external magnets and the one or more intermediate magnets.	02-11-2010

Gianfranco Caputo, Torino IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110134781	MOBILE COMMUNICATION AND LOCALIZATION DEVICE - A mobile communication and localization device cooperating with a plurality of mobile network devices includes a processing unit; a data structure containing a plurality of entries, each entry containing information about a corresponding mobile network device and a corresponding time stamp; a unit for sending data packets at respective transmission instants, each data packet containing position data indicating the position of corresponding mobile network devices; a unit for receiving data packets sent by sender mobile devices belonging to the plurality of mobile network devices; and a unit for determining the relative position of corresponding mobile network devices based on position data contained in the data packets.	06-09-2011

Gianfranco Ceccolini, Sao Paulo BR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140090546	SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FOOT-OPERATED EFFECTS - A foot-operated pedal for programming audio and other effects, including an HMI or Human-Machine Interface that digitally communicates with a CPU, providing the parameters of effects set by the user, where a PC Interface is responsible for the mediation of the communication between the CPU and an external computer used to program the settings and adjustments of the device, with the audio interface having the function of promoting the compatibility between the electrical signal from the musical instrument and the CPU.	04-03-2014

Gianfranco Chicarella, North Providence, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090022919	LIGHTER THAN AIR BALLOON MADE FROM A BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYESTER FILM - A long life balloon formed from a lamination. The lamination includes a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 μm to 12 μm. The polyester film includes a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The lamination also includes a sealant layer and a gas barrier layer on an opposite side of the polyester film from the sealant layer. The oxygen transmission rate of the balloon is less than 0.1 cc/100 sqin/day, a bonding strength of the gas barrier layer to the surface of the polyester film is more than 300 g/in at dry conditions, a sealing strength of the balloon is more than 3.5 kg/in, and a floating time of the balloon is more than 20 days.	01-22-2009
20100159795	Low conductivity balloons and methods of producing same - The present invention relates to articles and methods for producing non-latex balloons with low surface electrical conductivities and an extended product life. In a preferred embodiment, a multilayer composite film having an exposed metallized layer is coated with an elastomeric sealant layer that increases electrical resistivity of the balloon product to greater than 1.0	06-24-2010
20110223828	LOW CONDUCTIVITY BALLOONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME - The present invention relates to articles and methods for producing non-latex balloons with low surface electrical conductivities and an extended product life. In a preferred embodiment, a multilayer composite film having an exposed metallized layer is coated with an elastomeric sealant layer that increases electrical resistivity of the balloon product to greater than 1.0	09-15-2011
20110287199	LIGHTER THAN AIR BALLOON MADE FROM A BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYESTER FILM - A long life balloon formed from a lamination. The lamination includes a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 μm to 12 μm. The polyester film includes a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The lamination also includes a sealant layer and a gas barrier layer on an opposite side of the polyester film from the sealant layer. The oxygen transmission rate of the balloon is less than 0.1 cc/100 sqin/day, a bonding strength of the gas barrier layer to the surface of the polyester film is more than 300 g/in at dry conditions, a sealing strength of the balloon is more than 3.5 kg/in, and a floating time of the balloon is more than 20 days.	11-24-2011
20110287200	LIGHTER THAN AIR BALLOON MADE FROM A BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYESTER FILM - A long life balloon formed from a lamination. The lamination includes a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 μm to 12 μm. The polyester film includes a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The lamination also includes a sealant layer and a gas barrier layer on an opposite side of the polyester film from the sealant layer. The oxygen transmission rate of the balloon is less than 0.1 cc/100 sqin/day, a bonding strength of the gas barrier layer to the surface of the polyester film is more than 300 g/in at dry conditions, a sealing strength of the balloon is more than 3.5 kg/in, and a floating time of the balloon is more than 20 days.	11-24-2011
20120035034	LOW CONDUCTIVITY BALLOONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME - The present invention relates to articles and methods for producing non-latex balloons with low surface electrical conductivities and an extended product life. In a preferred embodiment, a multilayer composite film having an exposed metalized layer is coated with an elastomeric sealant layer that increases electrical resistivity of the balloon product to greater than 1.0	02-09-2012
20130344264	STRETCHABLE AND FORMABLE LIGHTER THAN AIR BALLOONS MADE FROM A BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYESTER FILM - Described are stretchable and formable lighter than air balloons including a high barrier lamination. The stretchable and formable balloons stretch when overinflated instead of failing. The balloons are formed from a lamination including a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 μm to 12 μm including a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The polyester film has an Elongation % in the transverse direction (TD) or machine direction (MD) of greater than 125%.	12-26-2013

Gianfranco Ciccarelli, Oytier St. Oblas. FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110265414	FOLDABLE FORM PANEL BLOCK FOR BUILDING WALLS - The invention relates to a block that comprises two longitudinal and vertical walls connected by hinges including two elements hinged about vertical axes. According to the invention, each of the two side walls is made of a rigid plastic material, is surrounded by a bent return oriented towards the inside, and includes, in the lower and upper longitudinal portions thereof, as well as on the vertical edge of one end thereof, respectively, a rebate oriented towards the outside, said rebate being capable, when the block is in the functional position, of covering the bent return of another block that has already been laid in order to provide a connection with said other block, independently from said block being in a same row or in an underlying row.	11-03-2011

Gianfranco Cirri, Sesto Fiorentino IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100209290	STERILIZATION SYSTEM FOR PET CONTAINERS AND BOTTLES - A sterilization system for PET containers and bottles including at least one electron flow generator	08-19-2010

Gianfranco Coccoli, Brescia IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090092708	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRESERVING FOOD - The present invention includes a method for extending the shelf-life of one or more foods by exposure to one or more pulses of microwave radiation for at least seven (7) seconds. The present invention may also be used to reduce pathogenic organisms in food. The one or more foods may be packaged within a container, sealed and stored.	04-09-2009

Gianfranco Cocozza, Milano IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090175129	ULTRASOUND EMISSION DERATIZATION METHOD AND DEVICE - An ultrasound emission deratization device is described, comprising generation means (A, B, D) of a first ultrasound frequency (P1) and a second ultrasound frequency (P2) which are alternated, with a predetermined mean emission time for each of the two, and randomly variable time range pauses between a minimum and a maximum between one and the other.	07-09-2009

Gianfranco De Lillo, Asti IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120168268	FLOW-CONTROL PASSIVE VALVE AND DAMPING-ADJUSTABLE SHOCK ABSORBER COMPRISING SAME - A flow-control passive valve controls flow of fluid between an upstream space at high pressure and downstream space at low pressure. The valve comprises a valve body in fluid communication with the upstream and downstream spaces and within which are defined first and second spaces. A movable member is slidably received in a body chamber, and a force is applied to the member tending to keep it in a given “non-working” position. Metering discs meter the flow from the upstream to downstream space through the body and comprise first, second, and third fixed restrictors and first and second variable restrictors. Pressure in the first space is lower than that in the upstream space via a pressure drop through the first fixed restrictor while pressure in the second space is variable between the pressure in the first space and that in the downstream space depending on the position of the member.	07-05-2012
20130126282	PISTON FOR A DAMPING-ADJUSTABLE SHOCK-ABSORBER, PARTICULARLY FOR A VEHICLE SUSPENSION, PROVIDED WITH FOUR PASSIVE FLOW-CONTROL VALVES AND WITH A FLOW-DIVIDING SOLENOID VALVE	05-23-2013

Gianfranco Del Nero, Torino IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140341676	CONNECTING DEVICE PROVIDED WITH A GUARD FOR COVERING THE END OF A THREADED STEM - A connecting device has a nut and a guard adapted to cover the end of a threaded stem which, in use, protrudes from the nut; the guard forms part of a plate, which is obtained in one piece and has a base which carries the nut.	11-20-2014
20140360798	MOTOR VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH A RELEASE SYSTEM TO UNCOUPLE A CROSS MEMBER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN THE EVENT OF A FRONT CRASH - A motor vehicle has two upper struts, which project forward from a passenger compartment and are arranged above two lower struts, which extend along respective substantially rectilinear axes inclined from the bottom upwards, going forward; the lower struts have respective intermediate portions with such a variation in cross section to define a preferential bending zone; the rear ends of the lower struts are fixed to a cross member connected to the upper struts by means of two connection members, which are substantially vertical and have respective breakable zones designed so as to break when a given load threshold is exceeded; the motor vehicle also has a powertrain connected to the cross member and to the upper struts by means of supports which are distinct from the connection members and are breakable in the event of a front crash.	12-11-2014

Gianfranco Deltredici, Sesto Calende IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080214724	PROCESS FOR FORMING BIODEGRADEABLE POLYESTERS BY REACTIVE EXTRUSION - Described is a process for increasing the molecular weight of a composition of one or more biodegradable aliphatic and/or aliphatic-aromatic thermoplastic polyesters of the dicarboxylic acid/diol type, comprising the reactive extrusion of said polyesters with organic peroxides; and a composition obtained by the process.	09-04-2008

Gianfranco De Paoli Ambrosi, Salo' (brescia) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080286031	Device for Dispensing Doses of Fluid Substances of Variable Viscosity and Density - The invention concerns a device for dispensing doses of fluid substances with different viscosities or densities, comprising a container (	11-20-2008
20080287377	Composition Based on Triethyl Citrate for the Prevention of Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Triglycerides - The invention concerns a composition for topical use for the protection of triglycerides against enzymatic hydrolysis, which contains triethyl citrate as an active ingredient either pure or in combination with some synergists. The triethyl citrate is in a quantity in weight expressed as a percentage from 0.1 to 99.9, preferably from 0.2 to 50 percent or even better a weight expressed as a percentage from 1.0 to 25.0. The claims are also directed to the use of triethylcitrate for the treatment of acne and seborrheic dermatitis, for the protection of triglycerides in alimentary products and for treatment of aesthetic cutaneous effects in the cosmic field.	11-20-2008
20100069490	COMPOSITION FOR A PHARMACEUTICAL TREATMENT BASED ON TRIETHYL CITRATE AND ADAPALENE - The invention proposes a composition for pharmaceutical use containing as active principles triethyl citrate and adapalene in quantities efficacious for use in the treatment of cutaneous pathologies of inflammatory origin, caused by bacterial infections or altered lipid metabolism, both in the treatment of chronologic and photo induced cutaneous ageing,	03-18-2010
20100261794	COMPOSITION FOR TOPICAL USE TO ACHIEVE A RAPID AND INTENSE LIFTING EFFECT - This invention concerns a cosmetic composition for topical use containing as an active principle a blend of arginine and taurine designed to carry out an immediate “lifting” effect and able to improve in a short time the aesthetic characteristics of the cutis. The composition contains a quantity in weight of arginine of 0.05% p/p at 90% p/p, preferably from 0.5% p/p to 5% p/p, and a quantity in weight of taurine from 0.05% p/p to 90% p/p, preferably from 0.5% p/p to 5% p/p.	10-14-2010
20100267663	A COMPOSITION FOR CICATRISATION PROCESSES IN THE TREATMENT OF HYPERTROPHIC SCARS AND FOR IMPROVING THE BIOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF THE CUTIS - This invention concerns a composition for pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic and/or in the form of medical device, in particular for the prevention and treatment of hypertrophic scars and/or cheloids, to inhibit any fibrosclerotic process and to improve the biomechanical properties of the skin and to obstruct retraction to cicatrisation of the skin, as it contains, as an active ingredient, at least one of the active principles chosen between fucose (and/or Fucose rich polysaccharides—FROPs), Dimethyl sulfone and acetyl glucosamine.	10-21-2010

Gianfranco De Paoli Ambrosi, San Felice Del Benaco IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120094965	Method and Formulation for Chemical Peeling - A chemical peeling formulation and a formulation able to increase the efficacy and the tolerability of preparations based on the use of compounds used to carry out chemical peeling, comprising at least one keratolytic agent and dimethyl isosorbide. The composition may additionally comprise dimethyl sulphone.	04-19-2012
20140221474	Method and Formulation for Chemical Peeling - A chemical peeling formulation and a formulation able to increase the efficacy and the tolerability of preparations based on the use of compounds used to carry out chemical peeling, comprising at least one keratolytic agent and dimethyl isosorbide. The composition may additionally comprise dimethyl sulphone.	08-07-2014

Gianfranco De Paoli Ambrosi, Salo (bs) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140303116	CARNOSINE HYALURONIC ACID MIXTURES AND THEIR USE - A novel compound is disclosed, said compound comprising hyaluronic acid, optionally cross-linked, or an oligomer, optionally cross-linked, dimer or monomer thereof, which is salified or at least partially salified with carnosine, wherein the carnosine is in the form of an L- or D-enantiomer or a racemate; a process for producing this compound, its cosmetic and therapeutic use as well as pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing the same are also disclosed.	10-09-2014
20150110725	MIXTURE FOR THE INHIBITION OF MELANIN BIOSYNTHESIS - The present invention relates to a mixture comprising acetylglucosamine and 4-(1-phenylethyl)-1,3-benzenediol for use as a cosmetic and/or medicament, and particularly for the inhibition of melanin biosynthesis, and to a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical formulation comprising such a mixture for the treatment of hyperpigmented lesions of the skin such as, for example but without limitation, lentigo solaris, age spots, melasma and chloasma, for rendering uniform the color of the skin, for counteracting the formation of free radicals, and for counteracting or preventing signs of skin aging such as wrinkles and lack of skin tone, and generally for improving the aesthetic conditions of the skin.	04-23-2015
20150148393	COSMETIC AND/OR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF SKIN INFLAMMATION AND RELATED SYNDROMES - The invention relates to a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition in combination with suitable carriers for topical use, comprising a mixture consisting of methyl sulfonyl methane and at least one compound belonging to the class of 4-alkyl cyclohexanols, which is useful in the treatment of various inflammatory conditions such as rosacea. The composition can act to simultaneously hinder both the release of chemical mediators which are up-regulated in rosacea and their action of causing the activation of TRPV receptors. The composition can reduce the effect of ultraviolet radiations on a skin already affected by an inflammatory process, and particularly, it can reduce the erythema induced by ultraviolet radiations on a skin already affected by an inflammatory process.	05-28-2015
20150209405	ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOSITION FOR TOPICAL USE - The present invention relates to an antibacterial composition, preferably for topical use, comprising triethyl citrate and a peptide consisting of 15 amino acids of sequence FAKALKALLKALKAL-NH2, wherein F is phenylalanine, A is alanine, K is lysine and L is leucine, particularly for the treatment of acne, suppurative or non-suppurative hidradenitis, atopic dermatitis characterized by colonization by	07-30-2015

Gianfranco Donadon, Campodarsego (pd) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140014011	CALIBRATION DEVICE FOR AGRICULTURAL (PNEUMATIC) SEED DRILL - A device for calibrating the product dispensed by a distributor (	01-16-2014

Gianfranco Ferraccioli, Roma IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150073030	TCR/MHCII-COLLAGEN INTERACTION INHIBITORS USEFUL FOR THE TREATMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS - The T cells specific to human collagen type II, one of the possible autoantigens, have a crucial role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis in the context of HLA-DR4. The protein-protein interactions between the T cell receptor (TCR) and the type II collagen linked to the allele MHC of class II HLA-DR4 may thus represent the target for the development of new drugs against rheumatoid arthritis. Using computational virtual screening techniques, families of pharmacologically active molecules have been identified that interfere with the TCR/collagen ll-MHCII interaction. The compounds identified here open up new possibilities in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.	03-12-2015

Gianfranco Gardanini, Lainate (mi) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080282530	Laminar article for electrical use and a method and machine for producing said article - The laminar article for electrical use comprises a plurality of superposed first metal laminations fixed together. Each of the first laminations is provided with at least one fastener projecting from a first surface thereof and defining a recess in its opposite side. Each fastener of one lamination is arranged to fit into a recess of an adjacent lamination. The article presents second laminations interposed between at least two adjacent first laminations fixed together. The second laminations are provided with through apertures which are traversed by the fasteners which fix the adjacent first laminations together. The method consists of die-cutting a plurality of laminations from a metal sheet, rotating the die-cut laminations and superposing them, to then fix them together in predetermined manner. The laminations can be die-cut with a reference axis thereof rotated through a predetermined angle about a reference axis of the sheet metal, to limit the rotations to be imposed on the laminations during their mutual fixing.	11-20-2008

Gianfranco Gardanini, Milano IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090152977	ELECTRICAL MACHINE CIRCUIT ELEMENT - An electrical machine circuit element (	06-18-2009

Gianfranco Garusi, Brescia IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100206815	Method and apparatus for disinfecting hot water - A method for disinfecting hot water, in recirculating systems, includes producing monochloramine directly in hot water, at a temperature higher than 30° C. in a hot water circulating system The method is implemented by an apparatus for disinfecting hot water, in recirculating systems, having a main hot water circuit, one or more water delivery points and a water feed point, adapted to maintain the circulating water volume constant, a drawing point, where a portion of water of the main circuit is drawn and an intake point where water added with monochloramine is reintroduced into the main circuit; and an adding circuit formed between the drawing point and the intake point; the adding circuit has a control and adding system, adapted to add monochloramine producing reagents to the hot water.	08-19-2010

Gianfranco Gasparro, Hermosa Beach, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150217839	SURFBOARD WITH A CAMERA MOUNT - A surfboard with a forward curved fin that extends forwardly of the nose of the surfboard. The curved fin supports a platform for an action camera usually pointed at a board user. At least one adjustable strut between the platform and curved fin can provide a desired elevation or angle to the platform and camera for action filming of a user of the surfboard.	08-06-2015

Gianfranco Gasparro, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090264034	SPORT BOARDS WITH TUBULAR CARBON FIBER STRINGERS - One or more tubular carbon fiber stringers are axially aligned with the lengthwise dimension of a water sport board, such as a surfboard. A tubular carbon fiber stringer may have vertical shaping tabs reaching opposed major surfaces of the board and laterally extending tabs that register the stringer position inside of a board by fitting in Channels that tightly nest the stringer in the board. Tublar carbon fiber stringers, designed to extend more than half the length of a board, may be made by molding symmetric halves, then joining the halves together, or by winding carbon fiber around a mandrel, epoxying the fiber in place and removing the mandrel. Board blanks have openings to seat the tubular stringers, such as by seating in board halves, or a tubular stringer may be seated in an empty board blank mold with foam blown around the stringer.	10-22-2009

Gianfranco Gassino, Torino IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100105007	Plate element for the manufacture of a dental prosthesis - The curved plate is used to position and model a malleable material capable of temporarily supporting the incisor and pinless teeth according to positions and orientations that will then be fixed permanently in the prosthesis. The plate has a general U shape, delimited by two parabola-shaped contours: an outer edge and an inner edge, respectively corresponding to the contour of the vestibular walls of the incisor and pinless teeth of the prosthesis to be built. The plate features a flat surface on its lower face, and an appendix defining a visible reference point that must correspond to the position of the interincisive papilla. The distance between the reference point and an average central point of the outer edge indicating a position situated between the more vestibular walls of the upper central incisor teeth, is between 8 and 10 mm.	04-29-2010
20100304130	Composite product for taking the impression of an edentulous arch - The layered composite product (	12-02-2010
20100304331	Device for Positioning Artificial Teeth - The positioning device has two rows of seats, namely an upper row (	12-02-2010

Gianfranco Giannini, Berlin DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110240410	ELEVATOR BRAKE ACTUATOR HAVING A SHAPE-CHANGING MATERIAL FOR BRAKE CONTROL - An elevator machine (	10-06-2011
20130270045	Elevator Control Systems - An elevator control system includes a control power supply, a computing core in communication with the control power supply, a communication power supply in communication with the computing core, and a sleep monitor in communication with the control power supply, the computing core, and the communication power supply. The sleep monitor is disposed to selectively turn on/off the control power supply and the computing core, and the sleep monitor is disposed to selectively change an operating state of the communication power supply to a low voltage state.	10-17-2013

Gianfranco Giraudi, Torino IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090246340	Synthetic Ligands Able to Bind Ochratoxin A and Uses Thereof - The present invention concerns synthetic ligands, in particular peptides, able to bind to the mycotoxin ochratoxin A and the uses thereof for the determination and the separation of the ochratoxin A from a food matrix, preferably wine.	10-01-2009

Gianfranco Giudati, Zurich CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100146984	Gas turbine with water injection - Reliable, low-NOx-emission operation of a gas turbine plant with hydrogen-rich fuel gas, and a gas turbine plant with a device for water injection into hydrogen-rich fuels in a gas turbine, involves suitable water injection (	06-17-2010

Gianfranco Grompone, Paris FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110059058	Strain of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus - The invention relates to a novel strain of	03-10-2011
20110150852	Novel Strain of Lactobacillus Paracasei Subspecies Paracasei Having Antimicrobial and Immunomodulatory Properties - The invention relates to a novel strain of	06-23-2011
20110262409	COMPOSITION COMPRISING A COMBINATION OF AN ELDER EXTRACT AND A STRAIN OF L. PARACASEI, L. CASEI, L. BULGARICUS OR S. THERMOPHILUS - The invention relates to a composition comprising a combination of an elder extract (	10-27-2011
20130078187	Method for Selecting Bacteria with Anti-Oxidant Action - The present invention relates to a method using	03-28-2013
20130171117	Lactobacilli with Anti-Oxidant Action - The present invention relates to specific	07-04-2013
20130195822	Probiotic Strains for Use in Improving the Enteric Nervous System - The invention relates to the use of lactic acid bacteria, for use in modifying the enteric nervous system and more particularly in treating and/or preventing intestinal disorders such as constipation and/or irritable bowel disease.	08-01-2013
20130216510	Probiotic Strains for Use in Improving Transepithelial Resistance - The invention relates to the use of lactic acid bacteria, for use in improving transepithelial resistance and more particularly in treating and/or preventing constipation and/or irritable bowel disease.	08-22-2013
20140294791	Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei, as an agent for inhibiting listeria monocytogenes in vivo infection - The present invention relates to the use of the probiotic strain of	10-02-2014

Gianfranco Guderzo, Arzignano (vicenza) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080238367	RECHARGEABLE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY UNIT FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE OF A BICYCLE - A rechargeable electrical power supply unit for an electronic device of a bicycle, comprising three battery elements with a positive pole and a negative pole is provided. The battery elements are arranged in such a way that through switching means it is possible to realize a first operating configuration wherein the battery elements are connected in series for the delivery of energy to the electronic device, and a second operating configuration wherein the battery elements are individually recharged by a respective source of a recharging device.	10-02-2008

Gianfranco Guidati, Zurich CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090173073	METHOD OF SEPARATING CO2 FROM A GAS FLOW, CO2 SEPARATING DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD, SWIRL NOZZLE FOR A CO2 SEPARATING DEVICE - A method is provided for separating CO	07-09-2009
20100319354	LOW CARBON EMISSIONS COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT AND PROCESS - A low carbon emissions, combined cycle power plant utilizes vortex nozzles (	12-23-2010

Gianfranco Guidati, Zuerich CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090037029	METHOD FOR OPERATING A FIRING PLANT - A method for operating a firing plant with at least one combustion chamber and with at least one burner for producing hot gas, especially a gas turbine, preferably of a power generating plant, includes an operating characteristic for operating the combustion chamber close to the lean extinction limit defined in the form of a burner group staging ratio (BGV	02-05-2009
20130019605	METHOD FOR OPERATING A FIRING PLANT - A method for operating a firing plant with at least one combustion chamber and at least one burner, especially a gas turbine, includes an operating characteristic for operating the combustion chamber close to the lean extinction limit defined as a burner group staging ratio (BGV	01-24-2013

Gianfranco Liguri, Firenze IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100240147	HIGH SENSITIVITY NANOTECHNOLOGY-BASED MULTIPLEXED BIOASSAY METHOD AND DEVICE - In a method and device for high sensitivity analysis of multiple bioassays plurality of nanoparticles (N) is dispersed in a fluid sample, at least one probe (C) of a first type having affinity for at least one analyte being attached to each nanoparticle; a plurality of probes of at least a second type having affinity for the analyte is attached to the internal surface (S) of the container; means are provided for detecting the signal generated by the adhesion of the nanoparticles to the internal surface of the reactor, brought about by the interaction of the analyte with the nanoparticle-bound probes and that of the analyte with the probes attached to the internal surface. The method and the device are particularly effective for detecting different genotypes of human papilloma virus (HPV).	09-23-2010

Gianfranco Maracani, Rodengo Saiano (brescia) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080230574	Device for Collecting Molten Metal From a Crucible and Feeding it to a Pressure Die-Casting Machine - The subject of the invention is a device for collecting, transferring and pouring molten metal into a pouring channel of a die-casting machine or the like starting from a crucible under controlled atmosphere, covered by a hood. The device comprises a support standard (	09-25-2008

Gianfranco Maris, Rivoli IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130137786	PROCESS FOR RECYCLING AND DE-VULCANIZING RUBBER - The process for recycling and de-vulcanizing vulcanized rubber comprises the steps of: grinding said rubber in a mill in order to shred it into particles having a size substantially comprised between 5 and 15 mm; introducing the particles in an initial section of a two-screw co-rotating extruder having a length 64 times or more the external diameter of the screws, mixing the particles within the extruder, which is kept at a temperature comprised between 35 and 350° C., due to the screw rotation at a speed comprised between 15 and 300 rpm; and obtaining an extruded product formed by de-vulcanized rubber.	05-30-2013

Gianfranco Monteduro, Morciano Di Leuca IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120124094	CUSTOM WEB SERVICES DATA LINK LAYER - A data interface efficiently transports, manages, and provides data transfer. The data transfer may happen between a data storage layer and a presentation layer, as examples. The presentation layers may be graphical user interfaces that display or report complex data sets, with the data storage layer providing the source data for the presentation layers. The data interface implements a data link layer that efficiently caches, stores, and locates query results, while simultaneously handling security. The data link layer may include load balancing, efficient cache refresh, and other features.	05-17-2012
20140122463	CUSTOM WEB SERVICES DATA LINK LAYER - A data interface efficiently transports, manages, and provides data transfer. The data transfer may happen between a data storage layer and a presentation layer, as examples. The presentation layers may be graphical user interfaces that display or report complex data sets, with the data storage layer providing the source data for the presentation layers. The data interface implements a data link layer that efficiently caches, stores, and locates query results, while simultaneously handling security. The data link layer may include load balancing, efficient cache refresh, and other features.	05-01-2014

Gianfranco Musoni, Brescia IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090014193	Impact Mechanism for an Impact Wrench - An impact mechanism (	01-15-2009

Gianfranco Nardetto, Abano Terme (pd) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130291610	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING THE BENDING ANGLE OF A SHEET - An apparatus (	11-07-2013

Gianfranco Niso, Luxembourg LU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140331691	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOADING, STORING AND OFFLOADING NATURAL GAS FROM A BARGE - A system for loading and storing CNG onboard of a barge and for unloading it therefrom comprises CNG loading facilities for loading CNG on board of the barge, CNG storage facilities for storing the loaded CNG on board of the barge at nominal storage pressure and temperature, and CNG unloading facilities for unloading CNG to a delivery point. The delivery point requires the unloaded CNG to be at delivery pressure and temperature generally different from the storage pressure and temperature. Thus, the CNG unloading facilities comprise a CNG heater for heating the to-be-unloaded CNG prior to unloading, and a lamination valve for allowing the to-be-unloaded CNG to expand from its storage pressure to the delivery pressure. A compressor may also be provided to compress CNG that would not otherwise be spontaneously delivered.	11-13-2014
20140332540	ROTATIONAL MOULDING METHOD - The present invention relates to a method of rotational moulding where a heating structure is incorporated into the mould. Further aspects of the invention relate to a mould for rotational moulding comprising a heating element. In an embodiment, the mould is a pressure vessel for transporting and storing compressed natural gas. The heating element may be incorporated into the pressure vessel, or may be placed in contact with the pressure vessel for the duration of the rotational moulding process.	11-13-2014
20150135733	Inspectable Containers for the Transport by Sea of Compressed Natural Gas, Fitted with a Manhole for Internal Access - A CNG transportation vehicle comprising at least one vernally oriented, generally cylindrical, pressure vessel (	05-21-2015
20150176766	System and Method for Loading, Storing and Offloading Natural Gas from Ships - A system for loading and storing CNG onboard of a ship and for unloading it therefrom comprises CNG loading facilities for loading CNG on board of the ship, CNG storage facilities for storing the loaded CNG on board of the ship at nominal storage pressure and temperature, and CNG unloading facilities for unloading CNG to a delivery point. The delivery point requires the unloaded CNG to be at delivery pressure and temperature generally different from the storage pressure and temperature. Thus, the CNG unloading facilities comprise a CNG heater for heating the to-be-unloaded CNG prior to unloading, and a lamination valve for allowing the to-be-unloaded CNG to expand from its storage pressure to the delivery pressure. A compressor may also be provided to compress CNG that would not otherwise be spontaneously delivered.	06-25-2015

Gianfranco Panarello, Montreal CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140276618	Boosting Catheter and Related Systems and Methods - The various embodiments herein relate to a boosting catheter for positioning through a conventional guiding catheter into the vasculature of a patient, the boosting catheter having a distal tubular member and a proximal elongated shaft coupled to the distal tubular member.	09-18-2014

Gianfranco Panarotto, Torino IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100158200	METHOD FOR THE STATUS ANALYSIS OF A SUBSCRIBER LOOP TO SUPPORT BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - A method for analysing the status of a subscriber loop belonging to an access network portion of a fixed network infrastructure, the subscriber loop not supporting a broadband service wherein the access network portion includes further subscriber loops, a set of which support broadband services. The method includes the steps of collecting attenuation measures associated with said set of subscriber loops supporting said broadband services; and processing said attenuation measures to obtain an estimation of a maximum bit rate that can be offered on the subscriber loop to be analysed.	06-24-2010

Gianfranco Pasqualin, Spresiano IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120216691	BLADE FOR SILK-SCREEN PRINTING ON A PRINT SUPPORT - An apparatus for screen printing a surface of a substrate includes a screen printing net, a print extremity element, and a supporting structure supporting the print extremity element. The supporting structure includes a slider coupled to the print extremity element and adapted to guide the movement of the print extremity element in a first direction, a support frame having a housing that is associated with a portion of the slider so as to allow movement of the slider relative to the support frame, and an actuation member coupled to the slider. The print extremity element urges a print material through the screen printing net onto the surface of the substrate. The actuation member positions the print extremity element relative to the screen printing net in the first direction, and includes magnets disposed within the housing of the support frame, and an electric coil disposed proximate to the magnets.	08-30-2012
20120216694	Method For Centering A Print Track - A method for depositing a material on a surface of a substrate includes depositing a first print material and a second print material on the surface of the substrate using a printing apparatus, and depositing a marker element on a portion of the substrate surface. The deposited first print material forms a plurality of first print tracks in a pattern and the deposited second print material forms one or more second print tracks on the surface of the substrate. In addition, the second print tracks includes a centering feature, where there is no second print material within the centering feature and at least a portion of the centering feature is disposed on the portion of the surface of the substrate having the marker element. Further, at least a portion of the second print tracks cover at least a portion of the plurality of first print tracks.	08-30-2012
20120219725	Substrate Processing Apparatus And Method - An apparatus for processing a substrate includes an inspection system disposed in a first position to detect the location and orientation of the substrate supported on a supporting surface of a processing nest positioned in the first position and one or more processing heads disposed in the second and third positions and configured to perform a first and a second process on the substrate when the processing nest is moved to the second and third positions by an actuator assembly. A method for processing a substrate includes detecting the location and orientation of the substrate disposed on the processing nest which is positioned in the first position and aligning one or more processing heads to the substrate when the processing nest is positioned in the second and third positions and under the processing heads using data detected by an inspection system positioned in the first position.	08-30-2012
20120223046	PRINTING METHOD FOR PRINTING ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND RELATIVE CONTROL APPARATUS - Embodiments of the invention may provide a method of printing one or more print tracks on a print support, or substrate, comprising two or more printing steps in each of which a layer of material is deposited on the print support according to a predetermined print profile. In each printing step, subsequent to the first step, each layer of material is deposited at least partially on top of the layer of material printed in the preceding printing step, so that each layer of printed material has an identical or different print profile with respect to at least a layer of material underneath. The method may further comprise depositing material in each printing step that is equivalent to or different from the material deposited in at least one of other the print layers.	09-06-2012
20120225188	Multiple Control Method for Printing a Multilayer Pattern and Relative Plant - A method for multi-layer printing on a support, comprising a first printing step performed in a printing station in a system, one or more subsequent printing steps that are performed in one or more subsequent printing stations in the system and a plurality of alignment steps performed in the system, wherein the alignment steps are used to effect the correct positioning of a material printed in a subsequent printing step. The method comprises, downstream of each printing step and upstream of each alignment step, a control step in which detection devices detect the position of a layer printed on a support and/or the position of the support in the system by use of a control unit that compares at least one of the positions detected with predefined positions and/or with the positions detected in the previous control step, and wherein the results of the comparison are used in the alignment step.	09-06-2012
20120225518	Method and Apparatus to Detect the Alignment of a Substrate - A method of detecting the alignment of a substrate during a sequence of printing steps, comprises detecting in a detection unit a position of at least one printing track that forms a printed pattern onto a surface of the substrate in a first printing station, determining a reference point in at least a portion of the printing track, comparing the actual position of the reference point with an expected or previously detected position of the reference point, determining an offset between the actual position and the expected or previously detected position of the reference point, adjusting the reciprocal position between the printing head of a second printing station and the substrate to account for the determined offset, and then printing a second pattern over the first pattern.	09-06-2012
20120315825	DEVICE FOR HOUSING A SUBSTRATE, AND RELATIVE METHOD - A device for supporting a substrate is provided. The device includes a base body having two or more layers of an insulating material, a substrate support surface formed by the upper layer of the insulating material, one or more cavities formed in a thickness of the base body, and one or more metal elements disposed in the one or more cavities. The substrate support surface of the base body supports the substrate thereon in a processing nest of a printing apparatus. In addition, each metal element comprises one or more features that are used to couple the base body to the processing nest. The metal elements are also provided for magnetically or electromagnetically positioning the base body on a magnetic work plane of a grinding tool. A method is also provided to make the device and attach the device to a planar surface of a processing nest.	12-13-2012
20130048608	SUPPORT AND TRANSPORT UNIT FOR A PRINT SUBSTRATE FOR A PLANT FOR DEPOSITING PRINT TRACKS, AND RELATIVE DEPOSITION METHOD - A unit to support and transport a print substrate (	02-28-2013

Gianfranco Passuello, Rovereto IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130077051	OPHTHALMIC ILLUMINATION DEVICE - An ophthalmic illumination device has an illuminating body. The illuminating body has a through-opening whose side wall is formed by a member made of an opalescent material. A light source is housed inside the illuminating body and a light guide adapted to radially convey light beams emitted by the light source towards an axis of the through-opening is positioned between the light source and the opalescent member. The ophthalmic illumination device can generate extremely homogenous shafts of light, while minimizing occurrences of dark portions.	03-28-2013

Gianfranco Pasut, Abano Terme IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120114602	PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF CONJUGATES OF GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANES (GAG) WITH BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE MOLECULES, POLYMERIC CONJUGATES AND RELATIVE USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of conjugates of glycosaminoglycanes (GAG) with biologically active molecules of varying nature, comprising small molecules and macro-molecules. In particular, the present invention relates to the conjugation of hyaluronic acid (HA) and its derivatives with polypeptides and proteins with a biological action, such as, for example, interferons, erythropoietins, growth factors, insulin, cytokines, antibodies and hormones.	05-10-2012

Gianfranco Pasut, Fiume Vento IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090185998	NEW ACTIVATED POLY(ETHYLENE GLYCOLS) AND RELATED POLYMERS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS - There are disclosed chemically active poly(ethylene glycols) and other hydrophilic polymers that are suitable for coupling to pharmaceutically or diagnostically active agents such as peptides, oligonucleotides, proteins or non-peptide molecules. The compounds are represented by the formula Poly-(X—NH—CO-A)	07-23-2009

Gianfranco Pasut, Padova IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140271483	TARGETED POLYMERIC CONJUGATES AND USES THEREOF - Polymeric conjugates comprising a polymeric backbone having attached thereto a bone targeting moiety and a therapeutically active agent, wherein the bone targeting moiety is attached to one end of the polymeric backbone via a branching unit such that a molar ratio of the bone targeting moiety to the polymer is at least 2:1, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these conjugates and uses thereof in the treatment of bone related disorders are also disclosed.	09-18-2014

Gianfranco Pellacani, Correggio (reggio Emilia) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100288445	Tool for tire uninstalling and installing machines - A tool for tire uninstalling and installing machines includes an element for connection to a movable bearing member of the tire uninstalling and installing machine, which has a longitudinal axis, and a round contact element which is freely and rotatably supported by said connection member about a rotation axis and which has an external outline in contact with a contact portion of a side of a tire installed to a rim, the round element having a flared contacting and lifting surface suitable to contact and lift the tire from the rim, which has a base facing toward the rim and defining a first opposed vertex, touching means extending from the base toward the rim for touching a portion of the rim.	11-18-2010
20110114209	Fluid-Dynamic Circuit - The fluid-dynamic circuit comprises: a source of a pressurized fluid; distributor valve means for distributing said pressurized fluid to transport lines; a feeding line for feeding said pressurized fluid, which is interposed between said source and said valve means; at least one main user apparatus, which is reciprocatingly operated by actuator means that comprise a slider slideably and sealably fitted in a sliding seat of a containing element divided thereby into a first chamber and a second chamber in opposite positions and having variable volumes; and at least one second and one third transport lines for said pressurized fluid, which are interposed between said distributor valve means and said first chamber and second chamber respectively, a first derived transport line being interposed between said valve means and at least one of said second and third transport lines, and having normally closed quick discharge means mounted thereto, whose opening is designed to be controlled by actuator means.	05-19-2011

Gianfranco Pellacani, Correggio (re) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120061028	Working tool orienting device in tire demounting machine - A working tool orienting device in a tire demounting machine includes a base which supports a rotary apparatus, rotating about an axis of rotation and designed to bear and lock wheel rims thereon; a column rising from the base and having an end secured to the base and an end opposite thereto facing upward; a moving arm, which is moved between positions close to and away from the rotary apparatus; a support arrangement for supporting working tools, which is coupled with the upward facing end, and joint means interposed between the support arrangement and the upward facing end, which are configured to make the support arrangement movable relative to the arm.	03-15-2012
20140119854	Apparatus for vertical balanced movement - A balanced vertical moving apparatus for moving a body having a first weight toward, or from, a selected elevation includes a loading device, on which the body is designed to be loaded; a moving system powered by a power source; a first detection unit detecting the first weight, which is interposed between the loading device and the moving system; a storage system storing a reference weight in a storage device; and a drive system driving the moving system, which is connected to the first detection unit and the storage system and is designed to actuate the moving system, the drive system having at least two alternately selectable operating states, a first lifted state and a second lowered state, which are both designed to be selected by an external control system, a third automatic actuation state being selectable when an additional external force is applied to the loading device.	05-01-2014

Gianfranco Pelligrini, Santa Rosa, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080319535	Vascular Stent and Method of Making Vascular Stent - A stent and method of forming a stent include a wire bent into a waveform spirally wrapped into a hollow cylindrical shape. The waveform includes a first end portion, a middle portion, and a second end portion. The middle portion of the waveform includes a first amplitude and a first period. The first end portion of the waveform includes a first plurality of amplitudes and a first plurality of periods, wherein the first plurality of amplitudes decrease from adjacent the middle portion to a first end of the wire and first plurality of frequencies increase from adjacent the middle portion to the first end of the wire. The waveform may also include a second end portion with a second plurality of amplitudes and a second plurality of periods, wherein the second plurality of amplitudes decrease from adjacent the middle portion to a second end of the wire and the second plurality of frequencies increase from adjacent the middle portion to the second end of the wire.	12-25-2008

Gianfranco Pelligrini, Torino IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140196482	HEAT PUMP SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COOLING AND/OR HEATING BY MEANS OF SAID SYSTEM - A heat pump system (	07-17-2014

Gianfranco Ruggerini, Roma IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100207833	Multibeam Active Discrete Lens Antenna - A multibeam antenna comprising: a plurality of primary radiating elements, each associated to a respective beam; and an active radiating structure comprising a first planar array of radiating elements, a second planar array composed by a same number of radiating elements, a set of connections between each radiating element of the first planar array and one corresponding element of the second planar array, and a set of power amplifiers for amplifying signals transmitted through said connections; wherein: the relative positions of the radiating elements of the first and second planar arrays and phase delays introduced by said connections are such that the radiating structure forms an active discrete converging lens; and said primary radiating elements are clustered on a focal surface of said lens, facing the first planar array; characterized in that said first and second planar arrays are both aperiodic. A method of manufacturing such an antenna.	08-19-2010

Gianfranco Scribano, Noventa Padovana IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100291495	BURNER, SPECIFICALLY A PREMIX BURNER - A burner is provided and includes a cylindrical burner head housed in a combustion chamber of a heating apparatus, on which an air and gas mixture is burnt, the head including a cylindrical shell with through apertures, fixed at a first axial end by a connecting flange to a shutter element intended to seal the combustion chamber, while its opposite axial end has a solid end wall which seals the head, an element for distributing the air and gas mixture, positioned inside the burner head and intended to distribute the flow of combustible mixture reaching the burner on to the burner head. The distributor element includes a plate-like portion extending as a continuation of the connecting flange and extending substantially in an orthogonal direction to the axial direction of extension of the cylindrical head, the plate-like portion having through apertures for distributing the mixture to the burner head.	11-18-2010
20100316967	BURNER, SPECIFICALLY A PREMIX GAS BURNER - What is described is a burner, specifically for gas fuels with premixing, comprising a burner body designed to be housed in a combustion chamber of a heating apparatus, the burner body being provided with a burner head on which an air and gas mixture supplied to the combustion chamber is burnt, in which the burner head has a surface profile in the form of a dome-shaped spherical segment, the height of the dome being less than half of the diameter of the sphere to which the segment belongs.	12-16-2010

Gianfranco Stratico, Siena IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080216310	Apparatus and methods for wire coil lead placement - Apparatus and methods for forming wire coil leads that depart from wire coils inserted into a dynamo-electric machine component are provided. A plurality of wire coils may be received on an insertion tool. A wire lead may be anchored at a location on the insertion tool. A wire coil corresponding to the wire lead may encircle the location in a plane of the insertion tool. In accordance with the present invention, none of the plurality of wire coils may surmount a first portion of the wire lead anchored at the location. In some embodiments, a template for winding the wire coils may be provided that has a seat portion on the underside of the template. The seat portion may receive a wire lead such that the lead is aligned with the anchoring location on the insertion tool.	09-11-2008
20090001209	Apparatus and Methods for Winding Wire Coils of Dynamoelectric Machine Cores - An apparatus and a method for winding wire coils (W) in cores (	01-01-2009
20090064483	Dynamo-electric machine component winding methods and apparatus - Stator designs have wide-mouth slots between adjacent poles. Wire coils with high slot fill conductivity are formed around the poles. In some designs, the wire coils are wave wound around the poles. Thick bar conductors can be used for making the wire coils. The wire coils may be inserted using nozzle dispensers or transferred from a pre-form mandrel. In other designs, the wire coils are pre-formed on transferable pockets that are then mounted on the poles. Optional pole extensions or shoes can be attached to the stator poles after the wire coils are formed around the poles.	03-12-2009
20100043205	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TERMINATING LEADS OF PLURAL WIRES IN DYNAMO ELECTRIC MACHINE CORE - Method and Apparatus are provided for automatically disposing plural wires along predetermined trajectories, wherein the plural wires extend from coils wound in slots of dynamoelectric machine cores. Plural wires forming leads (	02-25-2010
20100269331	DYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINE COMPONENT WINDING METHODS AND APPARATUS - Stator designs have wide-mouth slots between adjacent poles. Wire coils with high slot fill conductivity are formed around the poles. In some designs, the wire coils are wave wound around the poles. Thick bar conductors can be used for making the wire coils. The wire coils may be inserted using nozzle dispensers or transferred from a pre-form mandrel. In other designs, the wire coils are pre-formed on transferable pockets that are then mounted on the poles. Optional pole extensions or shoes can be attached to the stator poles after the wire coils are formed around the poles.	10-28-2010
20100325875	APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR WINDING SUPPORTS FOR COILS AND SINGLE POLES OF CORES OF DYNAMO ELECTRIC MACHINES - Apparatus and method for winding at least one electric wire W on a coil support (	12-30-2010
20110248113	APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR WINDING WIRE COILS OF DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE CORES - An apparatus and a method for winding wire coils in cores of dynamo electric machine using needles that are relatively movable with respect to the cores. Wire guides are provided that are also relatively movable with respect to the needle and the core so that the wire leaving the needle can be delivered to predetermined positions around the poles of the core to wind the wire coils. The wire guides are supported adjacent to the ends of the core by support means which have portions occupying positions of the needle trajectory during winding. The portion of the support means are movable as a function of the position occupied by the needle around the poles so that the needle can move without being obstructed. The arrangement enhances accuracy of guiding and positioning of the wire to form the wire coils and is suitable for compactly sized cores.	10-13-2011
20120112597	DYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINE COMPONENT WINDING METHODS AND APPARATUS - Stator designs have wide-mouth slots between adjacent poles. Wire coils with high slot fill conductivity are formed around the poles. In some designs, the wire coils are wave wound around the poles. Thick bar conductors can be used for making the wire coils. The wire coils may be inserted using nozzle dispensers or transferred from a pre-form mandrel. In other designs, the wire coils are pre-formed on transferable pockets that are then mounted on the poles. Optional pole extensions or shoes can be attached to the stator poles after the wire coils are formed around the poles.	05-10-2012
20140000095	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TERMINATING LEADS OF PLURAL WIRES IN DYNAMO ELECTRIC MACHINE CORE	01-02-2014

Gianfranco Tudico, Bourg-Les-Valence FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090209886	Device for Treating, in Particular Massaging, the Connective Tissue of the Skin - This device (	08-20-2009
20100010401	Device for Treating, in Particular Massaging, the Connective Tissue of the Skin - This device (	01-14-2010
20100222187	Apparatus for Global Corporal Mobilization and Use Thereof - The invention concerns an apparatus (	09-02-2010
20110281702	Apparatus for Global Corporal Mobilization and Use Thereof - An apparatus for overall bodily mobilization of a human subject may include a frame for resting fixed on the ground, a platform for supporting the subject that can be moved relative to the frame, and motorized operating means for operating the platform relative to the frame. The operating means may be configured to both (1) throw the platform offcenter relative to a fixed axis substantially vertical and (2) rotate the platform about the fixed axis when the platform is offcenter. The platform may be provided with movable peripheral bearing means on corresponding supporting means that are secured to the frame. The bearing means may enable the platform to rest on the frame while tilting it in an adjustable manner relative to the horizontal in a plane passing through the fixed axis and a central zone of the platform when the operating means throw the platform offcenter relative to this axis.	11-17-2011

Gianfranco Zaccai, Needham, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140360412	TABLE - A table includes a vertical support column and a base. The base includes a first floor engaging portion disposed on a first side of a vertical axis and a second floor engaging portion disposed on an opposite second side of the vertical axis. The first and second floor engaging portions are weighted such that the base has a center of gravity spaced from the vertical axis on the second side of the vertical axis. A worksurface member is supported by the vertical support column and is vertically spaced from the base. The worksurface member is rotatable relative to the base. In one aspect, the worksurface member has an overall length greater than the overall length of the base. In another aspect, a stop limits rotation of the worksurface member.	12-11-2014

Gianfranco Zocco, Trieste IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130319083	Device for Analysing the Internal Atmosphere of the Casing of an Electric Rotating Machine - The present invention relates to a device for analysing the internal atmosphere of the casing of an electric rotating machine comprising a housing with an atmosphere inlet opening, a suction pump for drawing the atmosphere within the casing of the electric machine, a pump inlet conduit for placing the atmosphere inlet opening in fluid communication with the suction pump, an atmosphere inlet conduit adapted to place the interior of the casing in fluid communication with the atmosphere inlet opening, transducer means adapted to measure the percentage volume of at least one explosive compound present in the atmosphere drawn by the pump and adapted to generate an electric signal proportional to the percentage volume of the explosive compound. The device also comprises comparison means adapted to compare the percentage volume of at least one explosive compound with a predetermined threshold value of percentage volume. The comparison means are also adapted to generate an electric alarm signal when the predetermined threshold value is exceeded.	12-05-2013

Gianfranco Zuliani, Basiliano IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120097150	Movement Mechanism and Solar Plant Using Said Mechanism - Movement mechanism for at least an interception element assembled mobile on a support frame to assume an optimized interception condition. The movement mechanism is suitable to be assembled on the support frame and to be constrained to the interception element, in order to allow the movement thereof with respect to the support frame, and comprises a fixed body suitable to be assembled on the support frame, a rotating body assembled rotatable inside the fixed body around an axis of rotation and suitable to be constrained to the interception element, and a plurality of rolling members disposed rotating between relative sliding tracks made both on the fixed body and also on the rotating body. The mechanism movement comprises at least a compensation seating made on the fixed body and/or on the rotating body which extends with respect to said sliding tracks in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation, to define a controlled play of axial displacement controlled by the rolling members.	04-26-2012
20120192666	MOVEMENT MECHANISM AND SOLAR PLANT USING SAID MECHANISM - A movement mechanism for moving an interception element of a solar plant. The mechanism is mounted on a support frame and is constrained to the interception element to allow the movement thereof with respect to the support frame. The mechanism comprises a drive member which generates a motion, and a transmission kinematism which transmits the motion to a rotation shaft constrained to the interception element. The transmission kinematism comprises a first mechanical member with gears mounted rotatable on a first support and mechanically connected to the drive member, and a second mechanical member with gears engaged on the first mechanical member, mounted on a second support, and keyed to the rotation shaft. The first and the second support are pivoted to each other with respect to a determinate pivoting axis, in order to rotate around the pivoting axis, so as to bring together/distance the first and the second mechanical member.	08-02-2012