Patents by Inventor Andrea Novello

Andrea Novello 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: 11655661
    Abstract: An anti-pinch method for an apparatus for automatic movement of sliding windows including the steps of: receiving at least one electrical quantity (ea, ia) of the motor (M); counting (Rc) oscillation periods (Rd) of the at least one electrical quantity (ea, ia); calculating an angular position (?(t)) of the motor (M) as a function of the number of periods (Rc) of the electrical quantity (ea, ia); calculating a position of the window (F) as a function of said angular position (?(t)) of the motor (M); and reversing the direction of rotation of the motor (M) if the position of the window (F) falls within an anti-pinch zone (APZ) and the movement of the motor (M) is at least partially blocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Automotive Lighting Italia S.p.A.
    Inventors: Alessio Pellegrinetti, Andrea Novello, Andrea Bussi, Carlo Vai, Carlo Gallo
  • Patent number: 11173787
    Abstract: A virtual human-machine interface system for a vehicle including at least one projection surface disposed within the vehicle and a corresponding virtual human-machine interface method for a vehicle are provided. The virtual human-machine interface system comprises at least one micro-mirror projection device for projecting an image on the at least one projection surface, at least one sensor for detecting commands given by a user by determining the position of a part of the user's body within the vehicle, and a control unit for controlling the human-machine interface system. The position of the image projected by the at least one projection device within the vehicle may be modified by a specific command given by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: MARELLI AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING ITALY S.p.A.
    Inventors: Carlo Vai, Carlo Gallo, Andrea Novello, Sebastiano Cicciarella
  • Publication number: 20210212957
    Abstract: A medical device and an activating method thereof, wherein the medical device is suitable for preventing and/or treating an infection of a skin lesion and includes: (i) a substrate consisting essentially of cellulose, (ii) at least one cationic copolymer obtained by reaction of at least one polyamine, at least one polyamidoamine or a mixture thereof with at least one polyisocyanate, wherein the copolymer is anchored to the substrate, and optionally (iii) at least one dermatologically acceptable amphoteric surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Marco PINNA, Ornella FORMA, Alberto TONANI, Andrea NOVELLO
  • Patent number: 10851576
    Abstract: An apparatus for automatic movement of sliding windows in a motor vehicle, comprising a d.c. electric motor that moves a window (F) so that it slides along guides, including an electronic control module for controlling the d.c. electric motor, in particular a microprocessor. The electronic control module measures a current (I) of the motor and a position (X) of the window (F), and drives reversal of operation of the electric motor if it is verified that the current (I) is higher than a threshold current (Ith) and the position (X) of the window (F) falls within a given zone (APZ) of a path (P) of movement of the window (F). The anti-pinch circuit device measures a back electromotive force (E; Em) of the motor, and the electronic control module calculates the position of the window (F) as a function of the back electromotive force (E; Em) of the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING ITALIA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Andrea Novello, Andrea Bussi, Carlo Vai, Carlo Gallo
  • Publication number: 20200192466
    Abstract: A virtual human-machine interface system for a vehicle including at least one projection surface disposed within the vehicle and a corresponding virtual human-machine interface method for a vehicle are provided. The virtual human-machine interface system comprises at least one micro-mirror projection device for projecting an image on the at least one projection surface, at least one sensor for detecting commands given by a user by determining the position of a part of the user's body within the vehicle, and a control unit for controlling the human-machine interface system. The position of the image projected by the at least one projection device within the vehicle may be modified by a specific command given by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: MARELLI AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING ITALY S.P.A.
    Inventors: Carlo Vai, Carlo Gallo, Andrea Novello, Sebastiano Cicciarella
  • Publication number: 20190390500
    Abstract: An anti-pinch method for an apparatus for automatic movement of sliding windows including the steps of: receiving at least one electrical quantity (ea, ia) of the motor (M); counting (Rc) oscillation periods (Rd) of the at least one electrical quantity (ea, ia); calculating an angular position (?(t)) of the motor (M) as a function of the number of periods (Rc) of the electrical quantity (ea, ia); calculating a position of the window (F) as a function of said angular position (?(t)) of the motor (M); and reversing the direction of rotation of the motor (M) if the position of the window (F) falls within an anti-pinch zone (APZ) and the movement of the motor (M) is at least partially blocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: Automotive Lighting Italia S.p.A.
    Inventors: Alessio Pellegrinetti, Andrea Novello, Andrea Bussi, Carlo Vai, Carlo Gallo
  • Publication number: 20180298668
    Abstract: An apparatus for automatic movement of sliding windows in a motor vehicle, comprising a d.c. electric motor that moves a window (F) so that it slides along guides, including an electronic control module for controlling the d.c. electric motor, in particular a microprocessor. The electronic control module measures a current (I) of the motor and a position (X) of the window (F), and drives reversal of operation of the electric motor if it is verified that the current (I) is higher than a threshold current (Ith) and the position (X) of the window (F) falls within a given zone (APZ) of a path (P) of movement of the window (F). The anti-pinch circuit device measures a back electromotive force (E; Em) of the motor, and the electronic control module calculates the position of the window (F) as a function of the back electromotive force (E; Em) of the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING ITALIA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Andrea Novello, Andrea Bussi, Carlo Vai, Carlo Gallo
  • Patent number: 10069358
    Abstract: A rotor of an electric motor with permanent magnets includes a pack of laminations made of ferromagnetic material with slots for the permanent magnets which are arranged radially with respect to the rotation axis and are extended parallel thereto. The permanent magnets are magnetized along a direction that is perpendicular to the radius of the rotor. Each lamination of the lamination pack further includes poles between the permanent magnets that are rotated in a given direction and by a given angle with respect to the corresponding poles of the adjacent laminations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: LAFERT S.P.A.
    Inventor: Andrea Novello
  • Publication number: 20180021975
    Abstract: A method for sulphation and phosphorylation of a wooden body to impart anti-flame properties to the substrate wherein at least one phosphonic acid of the formula (I) is used PO(OH)2—R—PO(OH)2 as a catalyst for sulphation and phosphorylating agent, and the relative wooden body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Alberto TONANI, Andrea NOVELLO, Calogero SIRNA, Simona PESARO
  • Patent number: 9790639
    Abstract: Method for sulphation and phosphorylation of a cellulose substrate for imparting anti-flame properties to the substrate in which at least one phosphonic acid of formula (I): PO(OH)2—R—PO(OH)2, ??(I) is used as a catalyst of sulphation and a phosphorylating agent and relative substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignees: Torcitura Padana S.p.A., Zanolo S.p.A.
    Inventors: Alberto Tonani, Andrea Novello, Calogero Sirna, Simone Giannatempo
  • Patent number: 9668947
    Abstract: Dry wipe for application of at least one active principle on the skin, including: an inert laminar support; a plurality of microcapsules applied to the inert laminar support, the microcapsules containing at least one active principle; at least one surfactant applied to the inert laminar support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignees: Zanolo S.p.A., Turati Idrofilo S.p.A.
    Inventors: Alberto Tonani, Andrea Novello, Erika Favero, Valerio Favero
  • Publication number: 20160201257
    Abstract: Method for sulphation and phosphorylation of a cellulose substrate for imparting anti-flame properties to the substrate in which at least one phosphonic acid of formula (I): PO(OH)2—R—PO(OH)2 (I), is used as a catalyst of sulphation and a phosphorylating agent and relative substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Alberto TONANI, Andrea NOVELLO, Calogero SIRNA, Simone GIANNATEMPO
  • Publication number: 20160099620
    Abstract: A rotor of an electric motor with permanent magnets includes a pack of laminations made of ferromagnetic material with slots—for the permanent magnets which are arranged radially with respect to the rotation axis and are extended parallel thereto. The permanent magnets are magnetized along a direction that is perpendicular to the radius of the rotor. Each lamination of the lamination pack further includes poles between the permanent magnets that are rotated in a given direction and by a given angle with respect to the corresponding poles of the adjacent laminations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventor: Andrea NOVELLO
  • Publication number: 20130266624
    Abstract: Dry wipe for application of at least one active principle on the skin, including: an inert laminar support; a plurality of microcapsules applied to the inert laminar support, the microcapsules containing at least one active principle; at least one surfactant applied to the inert laminar support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicants: ZANOLO S.P.A., TURATI IDROFILO S.P.A.
    Inventors: Alberto Tonani, Andrea Novello, Erika Favero, Valerio Favero
  • Publication number: 20110034099
    Abstract: New polymers of formula (I) useful for capturing dyes dispersed in an aqueous environment for washing dyed textile articles, fibre-based support impregnated with the polymers of formula (I) and/or copolymers containing said polymers, related use of such polymer compounds and such support during a step for washing dyed textile articles, and process for producing such support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Carlo Dionisi, Martina Barison, Andrea Novello, Alberto Tonani