Patents by Inventor Luca Merlo
Luca Merlo 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: 11933379Abstract: Various braking devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the braking device includes a support element, a block of friction material supported by the support element, at least one piezoceramic sensor supported by the support element and interposed between the block of friction material (and the support element, and a protective element located at the piezoceramic sensor and embedding the latter. The protective element can have one or more layers of resin-based material applied to protect the piezoceramic sensor and direct a predetermined part of the external compression force onto an area of the support element surrounding the piezoceramic sensor. In some embodiments, a signal transduction device is provided and includes at least one piezoceramic sensor supported on a support element and has an integral protective coating having properties of mechanical and temperature resistance.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: ITT Italia S.R.L.Inventors: Stefano Serra, Luca Martinotto, Augusti Sin Xicola, Fabrizio Merlo, Paolo Galimberti
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Publication number: 20230275258Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid composite electrolyte comprising i) at least one polymer; ii) at least one sulfide-based solid ionic conducting inorganic particle; and iii) at least one lithium salt, wherein the i) at least one polymer is selected from the group consisting of (co)polymers having recurring units derived from vinylidene fluoride (VDF), alkylene carbonate, acrylonitrile, silane, fluorosilane, acrylate, caprolactone and blends thereof, and wherein an amount of the ii) at least one sulfide-based solid ionic conducting inorganic particle is from 40.0 to 98.0% by weight (wt %), preferably from 60.0 to 97.0 wt %, and more preferably from 70.0 to 96.0 wt %, based on the total weight of the solid composite electrolyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: Solvay SAInventors: Vincent Finsy, Luca Merlo
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Patent number: 11591430Abstract: The invention pertains to a method of making fluoropolymer dispersions using certain polymeric derivatives including a plurality of ionisable groups selected from the group consisting of —SO3Xa, —PO3Xa and —COOXa, whereas Xa is H, an ammonium group or a monovalent metal, and to fluoropolymer dispersions therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Luca Merlo, Claudio Oldani
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Publication number: 20220278362Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a free-standing solid composite electrolyte film, comprising the steps of a) mixing (i) at least one sulfide-based solid ionic conducting inorganic particle and (ii) at least one tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) (co)polymer to form a paste and b) calendaring or extruding the paste to produce a film. The invention also relates to a free-standing solid composite electrolyte film comprising (i) at least one sulfide-based solid ionic conducting inorganic particle and (ii) at least one TFE (co)polymer, wherein an amount of the (ii) at least one TFE (co)polymer is from 1.0 to 20.0 wt %, preferably from 2.0 to 15.0 wt % and more preferably from 3.0 to 10.0 wt %, based on the total weight of the film.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2020Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Vincent FINSY, Fernand GAUTHY, Luca MERLO, Marc-David BRAIDA
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Publication number: 20220278366Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid electrolyte film comprising sulfide-based solid electrolyte particles dispersed into an amorphous fluorinated binder, said solid electrolyte film being characterized by improved ionic conductivity, improved resistance to oxidation and good mechanical properties. The invention further relates to a process for the manufacture of said solid electrolyte film and to its use in solid state batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2020Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Maurizio BISO, Francesco LIBERALE, Vincent FINSY, Luca MERLO
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Patent number: 11254816Abstract: The invention pertains to composition of fluoroplastic and poly(aryletherketone), to method of making the same, and to shaped products therefrom, including notably wire sheaths, which combine advantageous performances of both ingredients, which can be easily manufactured through conventional equipment's, and which notably deliver room temperature toughness, in combination with notably chemical resistance and dielectric properties of fluoroplastics and with mechanical performances of poly(aryl ether ketone)s.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLCInventors: Chantal Louis, Ryan Hammonds, Mattia Bassi, Luca Merlo
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Publication number: 20220029193Abstract: The invention relates to a solid composite electrolyte comprising : i) at least one solid inorganic particle, ii) at least one ionic liquid electrolyte, and iii) at least one ionically non-conductive polymer, wherein the at least one solid inorganic particle i) is ionic conductive and is blended with the at least one ionic liquid electrolyte ii). The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing the solid composite electrolyte, to a solid state battery comprising the solid composite electrolyte, and to the use of said solid composite electrolyte in a solid state battery for improving ionic conductivity and mechanical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Vincent FINSY, Luca MERLO, Marc-David BRAIDA, Laure BERTRY
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Publication number: 20210380741Abstract: The present invention relates to certain dispersible ionomer powders made of particles consisting in quasi-spherical hollow agglomerates of elementary particles, to a method for their manufacture involving spray-drying of a latex of said ionomer, and to methods of using the same, notably for coating applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Luca MERLO, Claudio OLDANI
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Patent number: 10766218Abstract: Process for manufacturing a tyre, includes the following steps: (a) winding at least one metal wire so as to form a plurality of coils, the coils being radially superimposed and axially arranged side-by-side with respect to one another, so as to obtain a bead core; (b) applying at least one layer of a crosslinkable elastomeric material to the bead core obtained in step (a), so as to obtain a coated bead core; (c) partially crosslinking the at least one layer of crosslinkable elastomeric material, so as to obtain an amount of free sulfur of 30% by weight to 70% by weight, preferably of 40% by weight to 65% by weight, more preferably of 50% by weight to 60% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the sulfur present in the crosslinkable elastomeric material; and (d) applying a bead filler to the radial outer surface of the bead core obtained in step (c), so as to obtain a bead structure for a green tyre.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.p.A.Inventors: Giuseppe Cereda, Luca Merlo
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Publication number: 20200032053Abstract: The invention pertains to composition of fluoroplastic and poly(aryletherketone), to method of making the same, and to shaped products therefrom, including notably wire sheaths, which combine advantageous performances of both ingredients, which can be easily manufactured through conventional equipment's, and which notably deliver room temperature toughness, in combination with notably chemical resistance and dielectric properties of fluoroplastics and with mechanical performances of poly(aryl ether ketone)s.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Chantal LOUIS, Ryan HAMMONDS, Mattia BASSI, Luca MERLO
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Publication number: 20200017620Abstract: The invention pertains to a method of making fluoropolymer dispersions using certain reactive oligomeric dispersing agents, of given molecular weight, comprising I and/or Br, and a plurality of ionisable groups selected from the group consisting of —SO3Xa, —PO3Xa and —COOXa, whereas Xa is H, an ammonium group or a monovalent metal, and to fluoropolymer dispersions therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Luca MERLO, Claudio OLDANI, Alessio MARRANI, Fiorenza D'APRILE, Valeriy KAPELYUSHKO
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Publication number: 20200017621Abstract: The invention pertains to a method of making fluoropolymer dispersions using certain polymeric derivatives including a plurality of ionisable groups selected from the group consisting of —SO3Xa, —PO3Xa and —COOXa, whereas Xa is H, an ammonium group or a monovalent metal, and to fluoropolymer dispersions therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Luca MERLO, Claudio OLDANI
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Patent number: 10446865Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition comprising a polymer bearing —SO3H groups and a perfluoroelastomer, a method for manufacturing said liquid composition and an article manufactured by using said composition. Preferably, said article is a proton exchange membrane, which shows at the same time good mechanical resistance and electrochemical properties and is useful for example as separator in fuel cells.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Luca Merlo, Stefano Tonella, Martina Corasaniti, Claudio Oldani
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Publication number: 20190273287Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayer assembly comprising a metallic layer, that is coated at least on one side with a polymeric composition, a method for the preparation of said assembly and an electrochemical cell comprising said multilayer assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2017Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.p.A.Inventors: Luca MERLO, Christine HAMON, Claudio OLDANI
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Patent number: 10040875Abstract: A liquid composition comprising at least one aprotic organic solvent and at least one fluorinated ion exchange polymer which consists of recurring units derived from a chlorofluoroolefin of formula CF2?CCIY, wherein Y is F or CI, and from at least one fluorinated functional monomer selected among those of formula CF2?CF—O—(CF2CF(CF3)O)m—(CF2)nSO2X, wherein m is an integer equal to 0 or 1, n is an integer from 0 to 10 and X is chosen among halogens (CI, F, Br, I), —O?M+, wherein M+ is a cation selected among H+, NH4+, K+, Li+, Na+, or mixtures thereof is disclosed. The liquid composition is suitable for the preparation of ion exchange membranes, in particular composite membranes, for use in fuel cell applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Luca Merlo, Claudio Oldani, Vincenzo Arcella
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Publication number: 20180179342Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-sticking treatment for particles of fluoropolymers having low crystallinity that comprises deposition at least a partial coating of elementary particles of high crystallinity fluoropolymer on a core of the low crystallinity fluoropolymer particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Luca MERLO, Martina CORASANITI, Michele DEL GAUDIO
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Patent number: 9944571Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the one-pot hydrogenation and dehydration or isomerization of an organic compound, and to a catalyst composition for this process comprising transition metal particles having particle size below 50 nm supported on a material comprising at least one fluorinated polymer (P), wherein polymer (P) bears —SO2X functional groups, X being selected from X? and OM, X? being selected from the groups consisting of F, Cl, Br and I; and M being selected from the group consisting of H, and alkaline metal and NH4.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Claudio Oldani, Luca Merlo, Pierluigi Barbaro, Carmen Moreno-Marrodan, Francesca Liguori
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Fluoroionomers dispersions having a low surface tension, low liquid viscosity and high solid content
Patent number: 9947952Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for manufacturing certain (per)fluoroionomer liquid compositions, comprising, inter alia, at least one of fluorination and treatment with a polar solvent, to the liquid compositions therefrom having an improved solids content/surface tension/liquid viscosity compromise, to the use of the same for manufacturing composite membranes and to composite membranes obtainable therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Luca Merlo, Alessandro Ghielmi, Vincenzo Arcella -
Patent number: 9884799Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing at least one ether compound, comprising reacting at least one alcohol (I) with at least one polyol (II) in the presence of a functional polymer [polymer (F)] as a catalyst (X), wherein: the alcohol (I) is represented by the general formula (1): R1-OH (1) wherein R1 is a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 36 carbon atoms, the polyol (II) is represented by the general formula (2): R2-(OH) m (2) wherein R2 represents the skeleton moiety of the polyol and m is an integer of from 2 to 20, and polymer (F) is a polymer comprising recurring units derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer [monomer (M)] and bearing at least one cation exchange group. Further disclosed is a surfactant composition obtained by said process, and featuring an excellent detergency performance.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignees: Rhodia Operations, Centre National De La Recherche ScientifiqueInventors: Xiaoshuang Feng, Floryan Decampo, Yan Zhao, Zhaoyu Fan, Luca Merlo, Claudio Oldani
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Patent number: 9819041Abstract: A mixed oxide of Si and at least one metal M comprising inorganic groups —SO3H. The addition of the mixed oxide to fluorinated polymers containing sulfonic acid functional groups increases their stability towards radical degradation when used in fuel cell applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Claudio Oldani, Luca Merlo, Antonio Salvatore Arico, Claudia D'Urso, Vincenzo Baglio