Patents by Inventor Amedeo Conti

Amedeo Conti 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).

  • Patent number: 11682782
    Abstract: A modular fuel cell includes a membrane electrode assembly interposed between a pair of bipolar plates, and the membrane electrode assembly has a total active area measured in an x-y plane that is generally perpendicular to the z-axis. Each bipolar plate includes a plurality of common passages extending generally parallel to the z-axis. The total active area of the membrane electrode assembly includes a plurality of base active areas arranged co-planar in the x-y plane along an x-axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC
    Inventors: Filippo Gambini, Amedeo Conti, Scott Blanchet
  • Publication number: 20210320313
    Abstract: A modular fuel cell includes a membrane electrode assembly interposed between a pair of bipolar plates, and the membrane electrode assembly has a total active area measured in an x-y plane that is generally perpendicular to the z-axis. Each bipolar plate includes a plurality of common passages extending generally parallel to the z-axis. The total active area of the membrane electrode assembly includes a plurality of base active areas arranged co-planar in the x-y plane along an x-axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Filippo GAMBINI, Amedeo CONTI, Scott BLANCHET
  • Patent number: 10868321
    Abstract: A modular fuel cell includes a membrane electrode assembly interposed between a pair of bipolar plates, and the membrane electrode assembly has a total active area measured in an x-y plane that is generally perpendicular to the z-axis. Each bipolar plate includes a plurality of common passages extending generally parallel to the z-axis. The total active area of the membrane electrode assembly includes a plurality of base active areas arranged co-planar in the x-y plane along an x-axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC
    Inventors: Filippo Gambini, Amedeo Conti, Scott Blanchet
  • Publication number: 20180323460
    Abstract: A modular fuel cell includes a membrane electrode assembly interposed between a pair of bipolar plates, and the membrane electrode assembly has a total active area measured in an x-y plane that is generally perpendicular to the z-axis. Each bipolar plate includes a plurality of common passages extending generally parallel to the z-axis. The total active area of the membrane electrode assembly includes a plurality of base active areas arranged co-planar in the x-y plane along an x-axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC
    Inventors: Filippo GAMBINI, Amedeo CONTI, Scott BLANCHET
  • Patent number: 10056637
    Abstract: A fuel cell stack includes a plurality of fuel cells arranged in a stack configuration extending along a z-axis, wherein each fuel cell includes a membrane electrode assembly interposed between a pair of bipolar plates, and each membrane electrode assembly has a total active area measured in an x-y plane that is generally perpendicular to the z-axis. Each bipolar plate includes a plurality of common passages extending generally parallel to the z-axis. The total active area of each membrane electrode assembly includes a plurality of base active areas arranged co-planar in the x-y plane along an x-axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC
    Inventors: Filippo Gambini, Amedeo Conti, Scott Blanchet
  • Publication number: 20160242449
    Abstract: The subject-matter of the invention is a food composition derived from ass's milk, which is useful in the feeding of premature babies, weak and/or delicate and/or convalescent subjects and/or the elderly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicants: Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche, Universita ' Degli Studi di Torino
    Inventors: Amedeo Conti, Guido Moro, Laura Cavallarin, Enrico Bertino
  • Publication number: 20150333340
    Abstract: A flow field for use in an electrochemical cell is disclosed. The flow field includes a porous metallic structure including an inlet port and an outlet port. The flow field further includes a plurality of first channels formed in the structure. Each of the plurality of first channels extends from a first proximal end in fluid communication with the inlet port and terminates at a first distal end within the structure. The flow field also includes a plurality of second channels formed in the structure. Each of the plurality of second channels extends from a second distal end in fluid communication with an outlet port and terminates at a second proximal end within the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Lunt, Filippo Gambini, Amedeo Conti
  • Patent number: 9005835
    Abstract: This disclosure related to polymer electrolyte member fuel cells and components thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott C. Blanchet, Amedeo Conti, James C. Cross, III
  • Publication number: 20140220471
    Abstract: A fuel cell stack includes a plurality of fuel cells arranged in a stack configuration extending along a z-axis, wherein each fuel cell includes a membrane electrode assembly interposed between a pair of bipolar plates, and each membrane electrode assembly has a total active area measured in an x-y plane that is generally perpendicular to the z-axis. Each bipolar plate includes a plurality of common passages extending generally parallel to the z-axis. The total active area of each membrane electrode assembly includes a plurality of base active areas arranged co-planar in the x-y plane along an x-axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: NUVERA FUEL CELLS, INC.
    Inventors: Filippo GAMBINI, Amedeo CONTI
  • Patent number: 8673849
    Abstract: The present invention relates to monomeric and multimeric peptidic compounds which have antiviral activity, particularly against integrin-using viruses, more particularly against rotavirus. Further, the present invention refers to compositions comprising said peptidic compounds for medical use or for use as food additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: ROTALACTIS Srl
    Inventors: Amedeo Conti, David Lembo, Claudio Fabris, Enrico Bertino, Santo Landolfo
  • Patent number: 8450023
    Abstract: This disclosure related to polymer electrolyte member fuel cells and components thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc.
    Inventors: Amedeo Conti, Scott C. Blanchet, Filippo Gambini
  • Publication number: 20130130970
    Abstract: The present invention relates to monomeric and multimeric peptidic compounds which have antiviral activity, particularly against integrin-using viruses, more particularly against rotavirus. Further, the present invention refers to compositions comprising said peptidic compounds for medical use or for use as food additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: ROTALACTIS SRL
    Inventors: Amedeo Conti, David Lembo, Claudio Fabris, Enrico Bertino, Santo Landolfo
  • Publication number: 20120128821
    Abstract: Probiotic lactic bacteria of the Lactobacillus genus, isolated from Donkey milk, are disclosed, as well as their use in food or beverage compositions such as fermented milk products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: EUROLACTIS GROUP SA
    Inventors: Filomena Nazzaro, Pierangelo Orlando, Amedeo Conti
  • Patent number: 8025920
    Abstract: The invention describes a bipolar unit consisting of a pair of metal plates at least one of which is corrugated, fixed by continuous and hydraulically impervious connections, and provided on the external surfaces thereof with porous electric current collectors also suitable for the distribution of the gaseous reactants. The collector facing the plate corrugations is interpenetrated therein, thereby achieving a continuous contact. Two bipolar units of the invention and one interposed MEA element are assembled to form an elementary fuel cell with an improved electric current distribution. Furthermore the channels formed between the mutually contacting surfaces of the plate pair by the corrugations of at least one of the plates of each bipolar unit, are crossed by a coolant allowing to optimally adjust the cell operative temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Nuvera Fuel Cells Europe S.R.L.
    Inventors: Amedeo Conti, Antonino Toro
  • Patent number: 7955753
    Abstract: A bipolar unit comprising a pair of metal plates, at least one of which is corrugated, fixed by continuous and hydraulically impervious connections, and provided on the external surfaces thereof with porous electric current collectors suitable for the distribution of the gaseous reactants, the collector facing the plate corrugations is interpenetrated therein, thereby achieving a continuous contact and two bipolar units of the invention and one interposed MEA element being assembled to form an elementary fuel cell with an improved electric current distribution and the channels formed between the mutually contacting surfaces of the plate pair by the corrugations of at least one of the plates of each bipolar unit, are crossed by a coolant allowing to optimally adjust the cell operative temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Nuvera Fuel Cells Europe S.R.L.
    Inventors: Amedeo Conti, Antonino Toro
  • Publication number: 20100281682
    Abstract: The invention describes a bipolar unit consisting of a pair of metal plates at least one of which is corrugated, fixed by continuous and hydraulically impervious connections, and provided on the external surfaces thereof with porous electric current collectors also suitable for the distribution of the gaseous reactants. The collector facing the plate corrugations is interpenetrated therein, thereby achieving a continuous contact. Two bipolar units of the invention and one interposed MEA element are assembled to form an elementary fuel cell with an improved electric current distribution. Furthermore the channels formed between the mutually contacting surfaces of the plate pair by the corrugations of at least one of the plates of each bipolar unit, are crossed by a coolant allowing to optimally adjust the cell operative temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Amedeo CONTI, Antonino Toro
  • Publication number: 20100015485
    Abstract: This disclosure related to polymer electrolyte member fuel cells and components thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: AMEDEO CONTI, SCOTT BLANCHET, FILIPPO GAMBINI
  • Publication number: 20100009233
    Abstract: This disclosure related to polymer electrolyte member fuel cells and components thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Scott C. Blanchet, Amedeo Conti, James C. Cross, III
  • Publication number: 20090087710
    Abstract: The invention describes a bipolar unit consisting of a pair of metal plates at least one of which is corrugated, fixed by continuous and hydraulically impervious connections, and provided on the external surfaces thereof with porous electric current collectors also suitable for the distribution of the gaseous reactants. The collector facing the plate corrugations is interpenetrated therein, thereby achieving a continuous contact. Two bipolar units of the invention and one interposed MEA element are assembled to form an elementary fuel cell with an improved electric current distribution. Furthermore the channels formed between the mutually contacting surfaces of the plate pair by the corrugations of at least one of the plates of each bipolar unit, are crossed by a coolant allowing to optimally adjust the cell operative temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Amedeo Conti, Antonino Toro
  • Publication number: 20090023024
    Abstract: A membrane fuel cell stack comprising metal current-collecting plates of high electrical conductivity made of aluminum or copper, having a reduced planform with respect to the one of the elementary cells, the galvanic-type corrosion phenomena affecting the current-collecting plates of the prior art and the consequent metal ion release in the circulating water are overcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: NUVERA FUEL CELLS EUROPE S.R.L.
    Inventors: Amedeo Conti, Antonino Toro