Patents by Inventor Alessandro Testori

Alessandro Testori has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Top mounted faucet assembly
    Patent number: 6328059
    Abstract: A faucet apparatus for mounting on sanitary fixtures such as sinks, washbasins or the like, provides simple and quick installation. The apparatus comprises a block portion inserted into a through hole made in the sanitary fixture and is adapted to protrude with a portion thereof above the sanitary fixture. A couple of passages extend through the block and are adapted to be connected below the sanitary fixture to water intake ducts, and above the sanitary fixture for supplying the faucet. The portion of the block portion protruding above the sanitary fixture is fully housed within the body of the faucet. The apparatus comprises also means for fixing the block portion to the sanitary fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Inventors: Alessandro Testori, Scott Brown
  • Senescence responsive transcriptional element
    Patent number: 5965543
    Abstract: Recombinant polynucleotides have expression control sequences that have a senescence responsive element and a minimal promoter, and which are operatively linked to a heterologous nucleotide sequence. The molecules are useful for achieving high levels of expression of genes in senescent cells. Methods of inhibiting expression of genes in senescent cells also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Geron Corporation
    Inventors: Judith Campisi, Alessandro Testori