Patents by Inventor Giovanni Natalis
Giovanni Natalis 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: 11072190Abstract: The invention relates to an ink-jet printer including: a support structure including two side walls; a transfer apparatus slidable for advancing the substrate in a direction x, the transfer apparatus comprising a conveyor belt and a stationary support plane; a print device including a print head operating along a direction y, perpendicular to the direction x; retaining means for maintaining the substrate adhering to the conveyor belt; and adjusting means of the transfer apparatus. The support plane includes two side ends which rest on the side walls. The adjusting means of the transfer apparatus include at least one side adjusting assembly positioned between a side wall and the respective side end of the support plane.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Aleph S.R.L.Inventors: Roberto Manes, Alessandro Manes, Giovanni Natalis
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Publication number: 20200198372Abstract: The invention relates to an ink-jet printer including: a support structure including two side walls; a transfer apparatus slidable for advancing the substrate in a direction x, the transfer apparatus comprising a conveyor belt and a stationary support plane; a print device including a print head operating along a direction y, perpendicular to the direction x; retaining means for maintaining the substrate adhering to the conveyor belt; and adjusting means of the transfer apparatus. The support plane includes two side ends which rest on the side walls. The adjusting means of the transfer apparatus include at least one side adjusting assembly positioned between a side wall and the respective side end of the support plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Roberto MANES, Alessandro MANES, Giovanni NATALIS
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Patent number: 10682869Abstract: A substrate in the form of a continuous sheet is fed towards a belt conveyor and is lied out on the conveyor itself. By means of the belt conveyor, the substrate is moved along a feed direction, while a printing unit operating above the belt conveyor realizes a print pattern on the substrate. The printed substrate is withdrawn by a traction unit operating downstream of the belt conveyor. In a section of its longitudinal extension between the belt conveyor and the traction unit, the substrate is subjected to a braking action to retain the substrate in contrast to traction actions induced on the same by the traction unit. A drying group operates on the substrate in the area affected by the braking action, with a combined action of radiation and ventilation.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: ALEPH S.R.L.Inventors: Giovanni Natalis, Roberto Manes, Alessandro Manes
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Patent number: 10664736Abstract: An apparatus for the application of antennas comprises an applicator slidably guided relative to a support bracket parallel to a vertical movement axis, and operating in an elastic thrust relationship against a laying plane bearing a laminar support. Guiding members lead an terminal portion of an elongated element made of conductive material in an application position between the applicator and the laying plane. Movement devices translate the applicator according to respectively orthogonal movement axes, including said vertical movement axis, for depositing the elongated element according to a desired path on the laminar support. Translations along the vertical movement axis determine the selective activation/deactivation of a braking element and a cutting member carried by a rocker arm associated to the applicator and operating on the terminal portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: AUTOMATION 4 INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS S.R.L.Inventors: Giovanni Natalis, Paolo Stefanelli
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Publication number: 20190126642Abstract: A substrate in the form of a continuous sheet is fed towards a belt conveyor and is lied out on the conveyor itself. By means of the belt conveyor, the substrate is moved along a feed direction, while a printing unit operating above the belt conveyor realizes a print pattern on the substrate. The printed substrate is withdrawn by a traction unit operating downstream of the belt conveyor. In a section of its longitudinal extension between the belt conveyor and the traction unit, the substrate is subjected to a braking action to retain the substrate in contrast to traction actions induced on the same by the traction unit. A drying group operates on the substrate in the area affected by the braking action, with a combined action of radiation and ventilation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Giovanni NATALIS, Roberto MANES, Alessandro MANES
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Publication number: 20190114523Abstract: An apparatus for the application of antennas comprises an applicator slidably guided relative to a support bracket parallel to a vertical movement axis, and operating in an elastic thrust relationship against a laying plane bearing a laminar support. Guiding members lead an terminal portion of an elongated element made of conductive material in an application position between the applicator and the laying plane. Movement devices translate the applicator according to respectively orthogonal movement axes, including said vertical movement axis, for depositing the elongated element according to a desired path on the laminar support. Translations along the vertical movement axis determine the selective activation/deactivation of a braking element and a cutting member carried by a rocker arm associated to the applicator and operating on the terminal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Giovanni NATALIS, Paolo STEFANELLI
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Publication number: 20180293479Abstract: A continuous laminar support is driven in accordance with successive handling steps, mutually interspersed with stop phases, along a processing line including a plurality of work stations each carrying at least one applicator of a constructive component of an RFID device on the laminar support. In conjunction with each handling step, at least one RFID module in correspondence of at least a module application station and at least one antenna in correspondence of at least one antenna application station are applied on the laminar support. In conjunction with each of the stop phases, at least in one of the work stations the position of a reference index arranged on the laminar support is detected, and the constructive component of the RFID device is applied in a predetermined position with respect to said reference index.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2016Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: AUTOMATION 4 INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS S.R.L.Inventors: Paolo STEFANELLI, Giovanni NATALIS
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Patent number: 6796156Abstract: A support and holding structure (2) houses a fluid-operated actuator (17) controlling movement of a tool (7) close to and away from an object being marked (“A”) and movement means causing shifting of same on the surface (“S”) to be marked. The marking tool (7) comprises a ball or other engraving rolling element (7a) rotatably housed in a rolling seating (10) by interposition of small sliding balls (13). The rolling seating (10) has a rolling portion (10a) concentric with the engraving ball (7a), at which the efforts transmitted through the ball itself are discharged, and a recirculation portion (10b) spreading away from the rolling portion (10a) to ensure recirculation of the small sliding balls (13) during marking.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Sitel, S.p.A.Inventors: Giovanni Natalis, Paolo Stefanelli
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Publication number: 20030097865Abstract: A support and holding structure (2) houses a fluid-operated actuator (17) controlling movement of a tool (7) close to and away from an object being marked (“A”) and movement means causing shifting of same on the surface (“S”) to be marked. The marking tool (7) comprises a ball or other engraving rolling element (7a) rotatably housed in a rolling seating (10) by interposition of small sliding balls (13). The rolling seating (10) has a rolling portion (10a) concentric with the engraving ball (7a), at which the efforts transmitted through the ball itself are discharged, and a recirculation portion (10b) spreading away from the rolling portion (10a) to ensure recirculation of the small sliding balls (13) during marking.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2002Publication date: May 29, 2003Inventors: Giovanni Natalis, Paolo Stefanelli
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Patent number: 6435742Abstract: An apparatus for impact marking comprises a marking unit (2) able to be gripped manually, an electronic control unit (3) mounted directly on the marking unit (2) and a power supply unit (4) situated in a transportable auxiliary containment structure (4a) and connected to the marking unit by means of an extensible cable (25) and an extensible hose (26). The marking unit (2) presents elements (7) for bearing onto a piece to be marked, and a punch (15) movable on two axes by means of motors (10, 13) controlled by the electronic control unit (3). The punch (15) can be actuated with vibratory motion by means of a solenoid valve (21) controlled by the electronic control unit (3), mounted directly on the punch head (14).Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1999Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Sitel, S.P.A.Inventor: Giovanni Natalis