Patents by Inventor Franco Stefani
Franco Stefani 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: 8857327Abstract: A structure for presses, a resistant structure of which includes at least a resistant element which, in turn, includes an annular element or arch, internally of which are predisposed two facing surfaces, between which at least a power organ is insertable, which power organ is suitable for compressing an object or material to be pressed between two bodies. Full-thickness cuts are symmetrically arranged at ends of the facing surfaces, each cut, starting from the end of the relative facing surface, develops over an arc of a polycentric curve which exhibits at least a first tract, the most external surface of which connects with the lateral surface of the vertical portion of the annular element or arch, and at least a second tract which is connected to the first tract and extends over a portion of not less than a quarter of an arc of circumference.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: System S.p.A.Inventors: Franco Stefani, Franco Gozzi
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Publication number: 20130206024Abstract: The invention relates to a structure for presses, a resistant structure of which comprises at least a resistant element (1) which, in turn, comprises an annular element or arch (2), internally of which are predisposed two facing surfaces (20), diametrically opposite one another, between which at least a power organ (5) is insertable, which power organ (5) is suitable for compressing an object or material to be pressed between two bodies, such as to unload, on the facing surfaces (20), equal and opposite reactions of the pressing action.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: SYSTEM S.P.A.Inventors: Franco Stefani, Franco Gozzi
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Publication number: 20120328396Abstract: A plant for storing products comprising at least a pair of vertical stores (40) facing one another, each being provided with opposite flanks (4) which are provided with pluralities of guides (6) located such that a pair of opposite guides (6) which face one another on the same horizontal plane define end rests for single drawers or trays (5). Housings for the drawers or trays (5) are defined between the pairs of guides (6) and the contiguous pairs of guides, each of which is transferable between a load/unload configuration of the products and a storage configuration in which the drawer or tray (5) is inserted with ends thereof on a pair of opposite guides (6) and vice versa. An elevator (9) is provided, associated to the frame (2) and mobile along a development direction (A) of the vertical stores (40) such as to move the drawers or trays (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: SYSTEM LOGISTICS S.P.A.Inventors: Franco Stefani, Stefano Cassani, Federico Calzini
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Publication number: 20100218799Abstract: A process for series connection of two photovoltaic cells (1a, 1b) in series, comprising following stages: predisposing a first photovoltaic cell (1a) and a second photovoltaic cell (1b), both of a type comprising a photosensitive semiconductor layer (2) provided with front contacts (3a, 3b) and back contacts (4) arranged on opposite surfaces of the cell; partially superposing the two photovoltaic cells (1a, 1b), causing at least a partial superposing of the back contact (4) of the first photovoltaic cell (1a) on the front contact (3a, 3b) of the second photovoltaic cell (1b) and consequently establishing an electrical contact between the back contact (4) and the front contact (3a, 3b).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2007Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: SYSTEM S.P.A.Inventor: Franco Stefani
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Publication number: 20100116313Abstract: A photovoltaic module (1) comprises a plurality of photovoltaic cells (100), electrically interconnected to define a photo-active surface (2). The photovoltaic cells (100) being closed between a front covering layer (3a) and a back covering layer (3b) which are electrically insulating, the front covering layer (3a) being frontally covered by a frontal covering element (4) having a mechanical protection function for the photovoltaic cells (100). The back covering layer (3b) being posteriorly supported by a support element, the support element being a ceramic slab of a limited thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2007Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: SYSTEM S.P.A.Inventor: Franco Stefani
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Patent number: 7178459Abstract: An apparatus for distributing powders on a support in a predetermined pattern, includes: a belt conveyor (2) for transporting the support (3); a head for applying the powders (1), located above the conveyor (2), which head (1) includes a ring-wound closed continuous belt (4) exhibiting a plurality of perforations arranged according to a predetermined pattern, the perforations being of a size which enables passage of predetermined quantities of powders; a mechanism for controlling a supply and delivery of powders through the perforations and for keeping the continuous belt (4) clean. The head also includes a mechanism for controlling a movement of the continuous belt (4) in synchrony with a movement of the conveyor (2).Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: System S.p.A.Inventor: Franco Stefani
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Patent number: 7160092Abstract: A structure for presses includes: a resistant structure having at least one resistance element having a flat annular element internally of which and in diametrically opposite positions two facing surfaces are arranged, between which facing surfaces at least one tool can be inserted, for exerting a pressing action and compressing between two bodies, the two facing surfaces receiving equal and opposite reactions to the pressing action. Cuts at ends of the facing surfaces involve a total thickness of the facing surface. Each cut includes a first tract parallel to a pressing direction and a second circular part; the circular second part constituting a snug seating for discs. Interpositioning elements are provided for being interpositioned between ends of the facing surfaces so that two resultants, parallel to the pressing direction, of action exerted on each facing surface are located externally to centers of corresponding circular second parts.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2001Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: System S.p.A.Inventor: Franco Stefani
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Patent number: 7108499Abstract: On a mobile rest plane on which tiles are translated in a predetermined direction, the following operate: a matrix-bearing cylinder, mobile in rotation about an axis thereof, and at least a doctor predisposed to operate contactingly with an external surface of the cylinder. The apparatus comprises: a vertically-developing frame; a first slide constrained on the vertical frame and slidable vertically with respect thereto; the matrix-bearing cylinder being supported on the first slide, together with organs for supporting the matrix-bearing cylinder and organs for controlling rotation thereof about a rotation axis thereof; a second slide, with at least one doctor being supported thereon, together with organs for supporting the doctor and organs for controlling movements thereof, is constrained on the frame and can slide vertically with respect thereto.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: SYFAL S.p.A.Inventor: Franco Stefani
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Publication number: 20060099055Abstract: The automatic store comprises: at least two walls (20) which delimit an internal space in which a plurality of objects (30) is arranged, which plurality of objects (30) is arranged on supports. At least one of the walls (20) has at least one opening (21) for introduction and extraction of the objects (30) from the space delimited by the walls (20). A vector (2) is slidable at least along a vertical direction (y) internally of the space delimited by the walls (20) and is provided with a transport organ (4) predisposed to remove/replace the objects (30) from or onto respective supports. The transport organ (4) is mobile with respect to the vector (2) by an amount which is sufficient to enable transport of the objects (30) between the supports and the outside of the space delimited by the walls (20) through the opening (21).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Applicant: SYSTEM S.P.A.Inventor: Franco Stefani
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Publication number: 20060000373Abstract: An apparatus for distributing powders on a support in a predetermined pattern, includes: a belt conveyor (2) for transporting the support (3); a head for applying the powders (1), located above the conveyor (2), which head (1) includes a ring-wound closed continuous belt (4) exhibiting a plurality of perforations arranged according to a predetermined pattern, the perforations being of a size which enables passage of predetermined quantities of powders; a mechanism for controlling a supply and delivery of powders through the perforations and for keeping the continuous belt (4) clean. The head also includes a mechanism for controlling a movement of the continuous belt (4) in synchrony with a movement of the conveyor (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: System S.P.A.Inventor: Franco Stefani
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Patent number: 6957820Abstract: In a wheel assembly of a motorcycle having a swing arm including a chain guard, positioned axially outwardly of a sprocket and an axle assembly locking element and further including a rear wheel hub bearing mounted upon an axle, a chain and sprocket secured to an outer radial face of the hub, and a chain drive mounted in rotational relationship to an engine of the motorcycle. Rearward of the assembly, the novel license plate relocating bracket includes an elongate bracket arm having a plane substantially parallel with the plane of the swing arm and an aperture in a forward end. The aperture is proportioned for engagement about the axle of the wheel assembly. A locking element secures an area of the bracket arm about the aperture of the wheel assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Inventor: Franco Stefani
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Publication number: 20040261489Abstract: A structure for presses includes: a resistant structure having at least one resistance element having a flat annular element internally of which and in diametrically opposite positions two facing surfaces are arranged, between which facing surfaces at least one tool can be inserted, for exerting a pressing action and compressing between two bodies, the two facing surfaces receiving equal and opposite reactions to the pressing action. Cuts at ends of the facing surfaces involve a total thickness of the facing surface. Each cut includes a first tract parallel to a pressing direction and a second circular part; the circular second part constituting a snug seating for discs. Interpositioning elements are provided for being interpositioned between ends of the facing surfaces so that two resultants, parallel to the pressing direction, of action exerted on each facing surface are located externally to centers of corresponding circular second parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventor: Franco Stefani
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Patent number: 6805526Abstract: At least one vertical structure is constituted by plurality of planes, set one upon another, each of which can house at least one container. A lift truck is able to transport at least one of the containers and can move in a vertical direction in a vertical work space parallel to the vertical surface on which the planes are aligned. The lift truck on command can be positioned facing one of the planes, and can interact with the planes in order to remove or insert a single container. The invention comprises a plurality of the vertical structures which are arranged parallel and afford a plurality of the work spaces for movement of the lift truck and are conformed to enable transfer of the lift truck at least from one of the work spaces to another of the work spaces. Means are provided to operate a transfer of the lift truck from one of the work spaces to another as well as to displace of the lift truck at least in a vertical direction along a single work space.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: System SpAInventor: Franco Stefani
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Patent number: 6733588Abstract: On a mobile rest plane, the following operate: a matrix-bearing cylinder, rotatable about an axis thereof, and at least a doctor predisposed to operate contactingly with an external surface of the matrix-bearing cylinder. A supply of glaze is directed into a chamber delimited between the doctor and a portion of external cylindrical surface of the cylinder facing the doctor, at a position in which the doctor and the surface are in contact, via a flexible conduit terminating at a discharge end thereof which is positioned superiorly of the chamber and which is commanded to perform an alternating motion. The flexible conduit is supported by an articulated chain which is commanded to slide axially in two directions along a guide.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Syfal SpAInventor: Franco Stefani
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Publication number: 20040081718Abstract: On a mobile rest plane on which tiles are translated in a predetermined direction, the following operate: a matrix-bearing cylinder, mobile in rotation about an axis thereof, and at least a doctor predisposed to operate contactingly with an external surface of the cylinder. The apparatus comprises: a vertically-developing frame; a first slide constrained on the vertical frame and slidable vertically with respect thereto; the matrix-bearing cylinder being supported on the first slide, together with organs for supporting the matrix-bearing cylinder and organs for controlling rotation thereof about a rotation axis thereof; a second slide, with at least one doctor being supported thereon, together with organs for supporting the doctor and organs for controlling movements thereof, is constrained on the frame and can slide vertically with respect thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: SYFAL S.P.A.Inventor: Franco Stefani
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Publication number: 20040060507Abstract: On a mobile rest plane, the following operate: a matrix-bearing cylinder, rotatable about an axis thereof, and at least a doctor predisposed to operate contactingly with an external surface of the matrix-bearing cylinder. A supply of glaze is directed into a chamber delimited between the doctor and a portion of external cylindrical surface of the cylinder facing the doctor, at a position in which the doctor and the surface are in contact, via a flexible conduit terminating at a discharge end thereof which is positioned superiorly of the chamber and which is commanded to perform an alternating motion. The flexible conduit is supported by an articulated chain which is commanded to slide axially in two directions along a guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Applicant: SYFAL S.P.A.Inventor: Franco Stefani
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Publication number: 20030185657Abstract: At least one vertical structure is constituted by plurality of planes, set one upon another, each of which can house at least one container. A lift truck is able to transport at least one of the containers and can move in a vertical direction in a vertical work space parallel to the vertical surface on which the planes are aligned. The lift truck on command can be positioned facing one of the planes, and can interact with the planes in order to remove or insert a single container. The invention comprises a plurality of the vertical structures which are arranged parallel and afford a plurality of the work spaces for movement of the lift truck and are conformed to enable transfer of the lift truck at least from one of the work spaces to another of the work spaces. Means are provided to operate a transfer of the lift truck from one of the work spaces to another as well as to displace of the lift truck at least in a vertical direction along a single work space.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Ronflette S.A.Inventor: Franco Stefani
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Patent number: 6554901Abstract: The machine comprises: a mobile rest plane for tiles on which the tiles transit in a predetermined advancement direction; a decorating apparatus which comprises a plurality of cylinders, located above the mobile rest plane; means for setting the plurality of cylinders in rotation each about an axis thereof, and with a predetermined stagger of one of the plurality of cylinders with respect to others of the plurality of cylinders. The means for setting the plurality of cylinders in rotation employ a mechanical transmission of drive to the plurality of cylinders which comprises a driven gear coaxially and solidly associated to each of the plurality of cylinders. The driven gears are drawn in rotation, with couplings allowing no relative dragging, by a chain and have diameters which are different from diameters of the plurality of cylinders to which they are solidly constrained.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Syfal S.p.A.Inventor: Franco Stefani
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Publication number: 20020043211Abstract: The machine comprises: a mobile rest plane for tiles on which the tiles transit in a predetermined advancement direction; a decorating apparatus which comprises a plurality of cylinders, located above the mobile rest plane; means for setting the plurality of cylinders in rotation each about an axis thereof, and with a predetermined stagger of one of the plurality of cylinders with respect to others of the plurality of cylinders. The means for setting the plurality of cylinders in rotation employ a mechanical transmission of drive to the plurality of cylinders which comprises a driven gear coaxially and solidly associated to each of the plurality of cylinders. The driven gears are drawn in rotation, with couplings allowing no relative dragging, by a chain and have diameters which are different from diameters of the plurality of cylinders to which they are solidly constrained.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Applicant: Ronflette S.A.Inventor: Franco Stefani
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Patent number: D512363Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2004Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Inventor: Franco Stefani