Patents by Inventor Carmine Carlo Ammirati

Carmine Carlo Ammirati 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: 11370194
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing a microfibrous multilayer composite material comprising: 1) realizing a non-woven microfibrous semi-finished product made up of microfibres of one or more polymers dispersed in a polyurethane matrix (semi-finished product IE); 2) cutting the semi-finished product lengthwise into two layers; 3) buffing at least one layer on one side (side N) so as to extract the microfibres and form the nap, thereby obtaining a semi-finished raw product; 4) cutting at least one semi-finished raw product lengthwise parallel to the surfaces, producing an non-woven intermediate product, containing the buffed side (side N) and a waste layer (containing the side that has not been buffed—side S); 5) coupling the non-woven intermediate product (on the side opposite side N) to a fabric made of polyethylene terephthalate fibres by means of the application of a thermoplastic polyurethane adhesive that can be cross-linked between the non-woven intermediate product and the fabric; 6)
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: ALCANTARA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Andrea Marchili, Walter Cardinali, Gianni Romani, Giovanni Lelli, Carmine Carlo Ammirati, Giovanni Palomba
  • Publication number: 20200256010
    Abstract: A high-quality artificial leather is described, having a suede appearance and colors within the grey-black range, the light fastness of the colors according to the method SAE J 1885 225.6 KJ/m2 being higher than or equal to 4; the lightfastness of the colors according to the method SAE J 1885 488.8 KJ/m2 being not lower than 3; said artificial leather having a tassel on the surface of the leather itself. The average length of the tassel is between 200 and 500 microns. The soft segments consist of at least one polycarbonate diol selected from polyalkylene carbonate diols and at least one polyester diol; the hard segments consist of urethane groups deriving from the reaction between free isocyanate groups and water; and the total content of carbon black is between 0.025 and 6% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Carmine Carlo Ammirati, Omar Teofrasti, Walter Cardinali
  • Publication number: 20200240076
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a microfibrous non-woven synthetic suede-like fabric, which does not require the use of organic solvents and which enables a soft finished product to be obtained that is provided with a good hand, that is elastic and with excellent resistance to yellowing and high durability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Giovanni BELLONI, Carmine Carlo AMMIRATI, Giovanni ADDINO, Walter CARDINALI, Andrea BELLUCCI, Francesco PANETTI, Roberto PUOTI, David ZOPPITELLI, Elena PATRUCCO, Giovanni PALOMBA, Mirco ROSSI, Valentina BIANCHI, Francesco CASCIOTTA, Massimo ANGELETTI, Roberto MARRI, Sergio PECORARI
  • Publication number: 20190389175
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing a microfibrous multilayer composite material comprising: 1) realizing a non-woven microfibrous semi-finished product made up of microfibres of one or more polymers dispersed in a polyurethane matrix (semi-finished product IE); 2) cutting the semi-finished product lengthwise into two layers; 3) buffing at least one layer on one side (side N) so as to extract the microfibres and form the nap, thereby obtaining a semi-finished raw product; 4) cutting at least one semi-finished raw product lengthwise parallel to the surfaces, producing an non-woven intermediate product, containing the buffed side (side N) and a waste layer (containing the side that has not been buffed—side S); 5) coupling the non-woven intermediate product (on the side opposite side N) to a fabric made of polyethylene terephthalate fibres by means of the application of a thermoplastic polyurethane adhesive that can be cross-linked between the non-woven intermediate product and the fabric; 6)
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Andrea MARCHILI, Walter CARDINALI, Gianni ROMANI, Giovanni LELLI, Carmine Carlo AMMIRATI, Giovanni PALOMBA
  • Publication number: 20190284754
    Abstract: A high-quality artificial leather is described, having a suede appearance and colors within the grey-black range, the light fastness of the colors according to the method SAE J 1885 225.6 KJ/m2 being higher than or equal to 4; the lightfastness of the colors according to the method SAE J 1885 488.8 KJ/m2 being not lower than 3; said artificial leather having a tassel on the surface of the leather itself. The average length of the tassel is between 200 and 500 microns. The soft segments consist of at least one polycarbonate diol selected from polyalkylene carbonate diols and at least one polyester diol; the hard segments consist of urethane groups deriving from the reaction between free isocyanate groups and water; and the total content of carbon black is between 0.025 and 6% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Carmine Carlo AMMIRATI, Omar TEOFRASTI, Walter CARDINALI
  • Patent number: 10351993
    Abstract: An artificial leather having a suede appearance and colors within the grey-black range and high color fastness comprising a microfibrous component and an elastomeric matrix; the microfibrous component consisting of polyester microfibers having a count of 0.01 to 0.50 dtex; the elastomeric matrix consisting of polyurethane consisting of soft and hard segments; the ratio between the elastomeric matrix and the microfibrous component ranging from 20/80 and 50/50 by mass; the microfibrous component containing carbon black pigment in a percentage of 0.05 to 2.00% by mass; the elastomeric matrix containing carbon black pigment in a percentage of 0 to 10% by weight; the carbon black always having an average dimension smaller than 0.4 microns. The average length of the tassel is between 200 and 500 microns. The soft segments consist of at least one polycarbonate diol selected from polyalkylene carbonate diols and at least one polyester diol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: ALCANTARA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Carmine Carlo Ammirati, Omar Teofrasti, Walter Cardinali
  • Patent number: 9970139
    Abstract: The invention refers to a process for the preparation of a microfibrous non-woven fabric based on polyester or polyamide microfibers immersed in a polyurethane matrix, and having a thickness equal to or less than 0.65 mm, a flat or slightly mottled appearance and a nap length of less than 350 ?m. The non-woven fabric is used for the preparation of coverings for consumer goods, particularly for the preparation of covers and cases for electronic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: ALCANTARA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Belloni, Carmine Carlo Ammirati, Giovanni Addino, Francesco Panetti, Walter Cardinali, Gianni Romani, Carlo Costa, Marcello Concezzi
  • Patent number: 9816213
    Abstract: The invention refers to a process for the preparation of a microfibrous non-woven fabric based on polyester or polyamide microfibers immersed in a polyurethane matrix, and having a thickness equal to or less than 0.65 mm, a flat or slightly mottled appearance and a nap length of less than 350 ?m. The non-woven fabric is used for the preparation of coverings for consumer goods, particularly for the preparation of covers and cases for electronic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: ALCANTARA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Belloni, Carmine Carlo Ammirati, Giovanni Addino, Francesco Panetti, Walter Cardinali, Gianni Romani, Carlo Costa, Marcello Concezzi
  • Publication number: 20170198431
    Abstract: An artificial leather having a suede appearance and colours within the grey-black range and high colour fastness comprising a microfibrous component and an elastomeric matrix; the microfibrous component consisting of polyester microfibres having a count of 0.01 to 0.50 dtex; the elastomeric matrix consisting of polyurethane consisting of soft and hard segments; the ratio between the elastomeric matrix and the microfibrous component ranging from 20/80 and 50/50 by mass; the microfibrous component containing carbon black pigment in a percentage of 0.05 to 2.00% by mass; the elastomeric matrix containing carbon black pigment in a percentage of 0 to 10% by weight; the carbon black always having an average dimension smaller than 0.4 microns. The average length of the tassel is between 200 and 500 microns. The soft segments consist of at least one polycarbonate diol selected from polyalkylene carbonate diols and at least one polyester diol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Carmine Carlo AMMIRATI, Omar TEOFRASTI, Walter CARDINALI
  • Publication number: 20170159215
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the preparation of a flocked material for coating surfaces and structures such as the interiors of automobiles, objects for interior decorating (walls, sofas, armchairs, etc.), handbags, suitcases or other accessories, covers or cases for weapons, musical instruments or electronic devices, or to make carpets and/or rugs, and that comprises the use of bicomponent fibres of the “island-in-the-sea” type of limited length (microfibres). The process of the invention comprises a step of partial and selective dissolution of the sea component by an alkaline removal agent, which makes it possible to obtain a flocked material characterized by improved resistance to abrasion and a more appealing appearance compared to flocked products of the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: ALCANTARA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Carmine Carlo AMMIRATI, Walter CARDINALI, David ZOPPITELLI
  • Publication number: 20160208423
    Abstract: The invention refers to a process for the preparation of a microfibrous non-woven fabric based on polyester or polyamide microfibers immersed in a polyurethane matrix, and having a thickness equal to or less than 0.65 mm, a flat or slightly mottled appearance and a nap length of less than 350 ?m. The non-woven fabric is used for the preparation of coverings for consumer goods, particularly for the preparation of covers and cases for electronic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: GIOVANNI BELLONI, CARMINE CARLO AMMIRATI, GIOVANNI ADDINO, FRANCESCO PANETTI, WALTER CARDINALI, GIANNI ROMANI, CARLO COSTA, MARCELLO CONCEZZI
  • Publication number: 20140322466
    Abstract: The invention refers to a process for the preparation of a microfibrous non-woven fabric based on polyester or polyamide microfibres immersed in a polyurethane matrix, and having a thickness equal to or less than 0.65 mm, a flat or slightly mottled appearance and a nap length of less than 350 ?m. The non-woven fabric is used for the preparation of coverings for consumer goods, particularly for the preparation of covers and cases for electronic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Giovanni Belloni, Carmine Carlo Ammirati, Giovanni Addino, Francesco Panetti, Walter Cardinali, Gianni Romani, Carlo Costa, Marcello Concezzi
  • Publication number: 20110070422
    Abstract: An artificial leather having a suede appearance and colours within the grey-black range and high colour fastness comprising a microfibrous component and an elastomeric matrix; the microfibrous component consisting of polyester microfibres having a count of 0.01 to 0.50 dtex; the elastomeric matrix consisting of polyurethane consisting of soft and hard segments; the ratio between the elastomeric matrix and the microfibrous component ranging from 20/80 and 50/50 by mass; the microfibrous component containing carbon black pigment in a percentage of 0.05 to 2.00% by mass; the elastomeric matrix containing carbon black pigment in a percentage of 0 to 10% by weight; the carbon black always having an average dimension smaller than 0.4 microns. The average length of the tassel is between 200 and 500 microns. The soft segments consist of at least one polycarbonate diol selected from polyalkylene carbonate diols and at least one polyester diol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: ALCANTARA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Carmine Carlo Ammirati, Omar Teofrasti, Walter Cardinali
  • Patent number: 7754292
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a process is disclosed for the preparation of a multilayer intermediate product impregnated with polyurethane that is useful for the production of soft synthetic leather having enhanced mechanical resistance. The process comprises the steps of: a. producing a microfibrous non-woven intermediate product that includes microfibers of one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, polyacrylonitrile, and polyamide; b. producing an intermediate multilayer product by adhesive coupling, the intermediate multilayer product including at least one layer of the non-woven microfibrous intermediate product and at least one layer of a reinforcing textile product; and c. impregnating the multilayer intermediate product with one or more polyurethane solutions, thereby obtaining a multilayer intermediate product impregnated with polyurethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Alcantara S.p.A.
    Inventors: Omar Teofrasti, Eraldo Spila, Carmine Carlo Ammirati