Patents by Inventor Francesco Chiarella
Francesco Chiarella 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).
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Patent number: 8172453Abstract: A method for preparing a froth from a milk-based liquid from an appliance which includes a tank for receiving liquid that is to be frothed, and in which liquid a rotatable stirrer is positioned, a stand associated with the tank, and a system for driving the stirrer. The stirrer drive system and the stirrer include magnetic elements allowing the stirrer to be rotationally driven magnetically in the tank. At least one disturbance member is also provided to break or prevent symmetric circulation of the liquid about the median vertical axis of the tank.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Christophe S. Boussemart, Alfred Yoakim, Francesco Chiarella
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Patent number: 7874862Abstract: A mechanism for electrically connecting a first electronic component to a second electronic component includes an actuating member disposed in the first electronic component including a first connector half and an actuation screw having a head and a threaded end. The actuation screw is located in the first electronic component wherein rotation of the actuation screw urges the actuating member in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of the actuation screw thereby engaging the first connector half to a second connector half disposed in the second electronic component.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Dennis R. Barringer, William L. Brodsky, Francesco Chiarella, John J. Loparco, Michael F. Scanlon, John G. Torok
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Publication number: 20100221944Abstract: A mechanism for electrically connecting a first electronic component to a second electronic component includes an actuating member disposed in the first electronic component including a first connector half and an actuation screw having a head and a threaded end. The actuation screw is located in the first electronic component wherein rotation of the actuation screw urges the actuating member in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of the actuation screw thereby engaging the first connector half to a second connector half disposed in the second electronic component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Dennis R. Barringer, William L. Brodsky, Francesco Chiarella, John J. Loparco, Michael F. Scanlon, John G. Torok
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Patent number: 7766684Abstract: A mechanism for electrically connecting a first electronic component to a second electronic component. The mechanism includes an actuating member disposed in the first electronic component including a first connector half and an actuation screw having a head and a threaded end. The actuation screw is located in the first electronic component wherein rotation of the actuation screw urges the actuating member in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of the actuation screw thereby engaging the first connector half to a second connector half disposed in the second electronic component. A method for electrically connecting a first electronic component to a second electronic component includes rotating an actuation screw disposed in the first electronic component and in operable communication with an actuating member disposed in the first electronic component, the actuating member including a first connector half.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Dennis R. Barringer, William L. Brodsky, Francesco Chiarella, John J. Loparco, Michael F. Scanlon, John G. Torok
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Publication number: 20100151101Abstract: A method for preparing a froth from a milk-based liquid from an appliance which includes a tank for receiving liquid that is to be frothed, and in which liquid a rotatable stirrer is positioned, a stand associated with the tank, and a system for driving the stirrer. The stirrer drive system and the stirrer include magnetic elements allowing the stirrer to be rotationally driven magnetically in the tank. At least one disturbance member is also provided to break or prevent symmetric circulation of the liquid about the median vertical axis of the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Christophe S. Boussemart, Alfred Yoakim, Francesco Chiarella
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Patent number: 7669517Abstract: Appliance for preparing a froth from a milk-based liquid which includes a tank for receiving liquid that is to be frothed, and in which liquid a rotatable stirrer is positioned, a stand associated with the tank, and a system for driving the stirrer. The stirrer drive system and the stirrer include magnetic elements allowing the stirrer to be rotationally driven magnetically in the tank. At least one disturbance member is also provided to break or prevent symmetric circulation of the liquid about the median vertical axis of the tank.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Christophe S. Boussemart, Alfred Yoakim, Francesco Chiarella
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Publication number: 20090215303Abstract: A mechanism for electrically connecting a first electronic component to a second electronic component. The mechanism includes an actuating member disposed in the first electronic component including a first connector half and an actuation screw having a head and a threaded end. The actuation screw is located in the first electronic component wherein rotation of the actuation screw urges the actuating member in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of the actuation screw thereby engaging the first connector half to a second connector half disposed in the second electronic component. A method for electrically connecting a first electronic component to a second electronic component includes rotating an actuation screw disposed in the first electronic component and in operable communication with an actuating member disposed in the first electronic component, the actuating member including a first connector half.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Dennis R. Barringer, William L. Brodsky, Francesco Chiarella, John J. Loparco, Michael F. Scanlon, John G. Torok
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Publication number: 20070221068Abstract: Appliance for preparing a froth from a milk-based liquid which includes a tank for receiving liquid that is to be frothed, and in which liquid a rotatable stirrer is positioned, a stand associated with the tank, and a system for driving the stirrer. The stirrer drive system and the stirrer include magnetic elements allowing the stirrer to be rotationally driven magnetically in the tank. At least one disturbance member is also provided to break or prevent symmetric circulation of the liquid about the median vertical axis of the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Christophe Boussemart, Alfred Yoakim, Francesco Chiarella
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Patent number: 6834779Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing canister that improves dosing consistency and powder evacuation, particularly when dry powdered beverage-forming or food-forming material having poor intrinsic flowing properties are to be dispensed. The canister includes a reservoir having two terminal walls and two side walls, a rotatable volumetric dosing device longitudinally extending in the reservoir, and a main agitating wheel arranged to gear on the rotatable volumetric dosing device to rotate in the reservoir upon actuation of the rotatable dosing device. The secondary agitating wheel is arranged to gear on the main agitating wheel and the two wheels are vertically offset so that the main wheel is arranged to act in a downward rotation closer to a first terminal wall whereas the secondary wheel is arranged to act in a downward rotation closer to the second terminal wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2002Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Gerhard Ufheil, Juan J. Gonzalez, Francesco Chiarella, Constance L. Whippie, Dinakar Panyam
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Publication number: 20030234261Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing canister that improves dosing consistency and powder evacuation, particularly when dry powdered beverage-forming or food-forming material having poor intrinsic flowing properties are to be dispensed. The canister includes a reservoir having two terminal walls and two side walls, a rotatable volumetric dosing device longitudinally extending in the reservoir, and a main agitating wheel arranged to gear on the rotatable volumetric dosing device to rotate in the reservoir upon actuation of the rotatable dosing device. The secondary agitating wheel is arranged to gear on the main agitating wheel and the two wheels are vertically offset so that the main wheel is arranged to act in a downward rotation closer to a first terminal wall whereas the secondary wheel is arranged to act in a downward rotation closer to the second terminal wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventors: Gerhard Ufheil, Juan J. Gonzalez, Francesco Chiarella, Constance L. Whippie, Dinakar Panyam