Patents by Inventor Maurizio Valle
Maurizio Valle 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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Publication number: 20240133618Abstract: A bottle support configured to interact with a shelf includes a brace, hooks, and resilient clips. The brace defines a notch configured to engage bottles disposed on the shelf. The hooks extend from the brace and are configured to engage an upper region of the shelf such that bottle holder slidably engages the shelf. The resilient clips extend downward from the hooks and are configured to snap onto a lower region of the shelf to connect the brace to the shelf. The engagement between the hooks and the shelf is configured to facilitate lateral movement of the brace. The engagement between the hooks and the shelf is configured to restrict forward and rearward movement of the brace. Engagement between the clips and the shelf is configured to restrict vertical movement of the brace.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Giuseppina Arresta, Jakub Brzezina, Nataša Rikalo, Piotr Rutkowski, Maurizio Valle, Cem Yilmaz
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Patent number: 11892230Abstract: A refrigerator shelving system includes a plate, an elongated support member, and a support brace. The plate has a front edge, a rear edge, and side edges extending between the front and rear edges. The elongated support member has a base secured to the rear edge of the plate. The elongated support member has a rail protruding upward from the base. The rail extends between the side edges of the plate. The support brace is disposed on a top of the plate. The support brace slidably engages the rail such that the support brace is slidable between the side edges. The support brace defines a notch configured to engage a bottle disposed on the top of the plate to restrict movement of the bottle.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Giuseppina Arresta, Jakub Brzezina, Nata{hacek over (s)}a Rikalo, Piotr Rutkowski, Maurizio Valle, Cem Yilmaz
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Patent number: 11703267Abstract: A refrigerator includes a crisper drawer, a frame, and a cover plate. The frame is configured to receive the crisper drawer. The frame defines at least one orifice that is configured to vent air from the crisper drawer to an exterior of the crisper drawer to control a humidity within the crisper drawer. The cover plate is secured to the frame and is at least partially disposed over the at least one orifice. The cover plate is configured to pivot relative to the frame between a first position and a second position. The cover plate restricts air flow out of the crisper drawer in the first position. The cover plate facilitates air flow out of the crisper drawer in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Piotr Rutkowski, Maurizio Valle
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Publication number: 20230009966Abstract: A refrigerator includes a crisper drawer, a frame, and a cover plate. The frame is configured to receive the crisper drawer. The frame defines at least one orifice that is configured to vent air from the crisper drawer to an exterior of the crisper drawer to control a humidity within the crisper drawer. The cover plate is secured to the frame and is at least partially disposed over the at least one orifice. The cover plate is configured to pivot relative to the frame between a first position and a second position. The cover plate restricts air flow out of the crisper drawer in the first position. The cover plate facilitates air flow out of the crisper drawer in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2021Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Piotr Rutkowski, Maurizio Valle
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Patent number: 11150010Abstract: A refrigerator shelf includes a frame having laterally spaced first and second side members, each with respective first ends. A first substrate is received between the first and second side members, defines a first edge, and is directly supported on the first and second side members so as to be moveable along the first and second side members between an extended position with the first edge adjacent to the first ends of the first and second side members and a tucked position with the front edge spaced away from the first ends.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Jakub Brzezina, Marek Gorzelanczyk, Maurizio Valle, Alberto Galizia, Karolina Rubaszewska
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Publication number: 20200340737Abstract: A refrigerator shelf includes a frame having laterally spaced first and second side members, each with respective first ends. A first substrate is received between the first and second side members, defines a first edge, and is directly supported on the first and second side members so as to be moveable along the first and second side members between an extended position with the first edge adjacent to the first ends of the first and second side members and a tucked position with the front edge spaced away from the first ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Jakub Brzezina, Marek Gorzelanczyk, Maurizio Valle, Alberto Galizia, Karolina Rubaszewska
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Patent number: 10753674Abstract: A refrigerator shelf includes a frame having laterally spaced-apart first and second side members, defining opposite first and second ends defining first and second portions of a front edge profile of the refrigerator shelf, respectively. A medial member extends between the first and second side members at respective locations between the first and second ends. A first substrate is received between the first and second side members, defines a first edge, and is moveable between an extended position with the first edge adjacent the first ends of the first and second members and a tucked position with the front edge spaced away from the first ends. A trim member extends along an edge of the second substrate and defines a third portion of the front edge profile that is aligned with and physically engages with the first and second portions when the second substrate is in the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Jakub Brzezina, Marek Gorzelanczyk, Maurizio Valle, Alberto Galizia, Karolina Rubaszewska
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Publication number: 20200263920Abstract: A refrigerator shelf includes a frame having laterally spaced-apart first and second side members, defining opposite first and second ends defining first and second portions of a front edge profile of the refrigerator shelf, respectively. A medial member extends between the first and second side members at respective locations between the first and second ends. A first substrate is received between the first and second side members, defines a first edge, and is moveable between an extended position with the first edge adjacent the first ends of the first and second members and a tucked position with the front edge spaced away from the first ends. A trim member extends along an edge of the second substrate and defines a third portion of the front edge profile that is aligned with and physically engages with the first and second portions when the second substrate is in the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Jakub Brzezina, Marek Gorzelanczyk, Maurizio Valle, Alberto Galizia, Karolina Rubaszewska
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Patent number: 10465971Abstract: A refrigerated appliance includes a guide track mounted on a door of the refrigerated appliance. A mounting plate slidably engages with the guide track. The mounting plate is equipped with tabs. The mounting plate is actuatable along the guide track. A storage bin is equipped with receivers that removably engage with the tabs on the mounting plate. The storage bin moves with the mounting plate when the mounting plate is actuated along the guide track.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Kamil El Sayed, Alberto Galizia, Marek Gorzelanczyk, Wojciech Klupa, Krzysztof Krawczyk, Maurizio Valle
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Patent number: 10458696Abstract: A storage bin assembly for a refrigerator is provided. The storage bin assembly includes a base portion having opposed outer end sidewalls upwardly extending from the base portion. A flap is pivotally coupled to the opposed outer end sidewalls where the flap is configured to rotate between a closed position and an open position where the flap is positioned beneath the base portion. A top cover is coupled to a receiving slot portion of the opposing outer end sidewalls where a first magnetic member is positioned in a holding member proximate the top cover. A second magnetic member positioned in a receiving member of the flap that selectively engages the first magnetic member to define a magnetic connection.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Szymon Matusiak, Krzysztof Krawczyk, Giuseppina Arresta, Maurizio Valle, Christine Nortey
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Publication number: 20190309568Abstract: A storage bin assembly for a refrigerator is provided. The storage bin assembly includes a base portion having opposed outer end sidewalls upwardly extending from the base portion. A flap is pivotally coupled to the opposed outer end sidewalls where the flap is configured to rotate between a closed position and an open position where the flap is positioned beneath the base portion. A top cover is coupled to a receiving slot portion of the opposing outer end sidewalls where a first magnetic member is positioned in a holding member proximate the top cover. A second magnetic member positioned in a receiving member of the flap that selectively engages the first magnetic member to define a magnetic connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Szymon Matusiak, Krzysztof Krawczyk, Giuseppina Arresta, Maurizio Valle, Christine Nortey
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Patent number: 9969459Abstract: A right crank arm assembly for a bicycle, comprises a right crank arm and at least one front sprocket coupled with the crank arm at at least one coupling portion of the crank arm. The front sprocket has an inner side adapted, in use, to face towards the frame of the bicycle and an outer side opposite the inner side. The assembly comprises at least one first crank arm element which acts in contact with the front sprocket on one of said sides and at least one second crank arm element which acts in contact with the front sprocket on the other of said sides. The contact action of the crank arm elements on the two opposite sides of the front sprocket prevents the twisting deformation of the front sprocket during pedaling. Such a deformation would cause a reduction in the transmission efficiency of the right crank arm assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Campagnolo S.r.l.Inventors: Maurizio Valle, Paolo Pasqua
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Patent number: 9958058Abstract: The bar-end electric actuation device of a bicycle gearshift, comprising a body suitable for being mounted at an end of handlebars facing forwards in the direction of travel (X) of the bicycle and a first and a second electric actuation member acting on respective electrical contacts which are mounted in the body and are suitable for controlling gearshifting, upwards and downwards respectively. The first and the second electric actuation member are faced by said body according to a respective facing direction, angularly spaced apart by an angle (?) that is between 60° and 130°. Moreover, the body is suitable for being positioned externally around the end of the handlebars, leaving free access to the inside of the end itself.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2013Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Campagnolo S.r.l.Inventors: Luca Burato, Maurizio Valle
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Patent number: 9850992Abstract: A sprocket assembly defining a sprocket assembly width. The assembly has at least eleven sprockets and the sprocket assembly mounts to a bicycle freewheel hub that rotates about a rotation axis which defines a predetermined axial distance on the hub between a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis. At least one point of the attachment seats for spokes closest to the freewheel body and a plane is substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis and defined in the fastening portion to the frame. The sprocket assembly width is lower than or equal to the predetermined axial distance. A chain that engages the sprockets has a maximum thickness in the direction of the rotation axis between and including 4.6 mm and 5.8 mm.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Campagnolo S.r.l.Inventor: Maurizio Valle
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Patent number: 9823681Abstract: An actuation device for bar-end bicycle gearshift comprises a mount adapted to be mounted to the end of handlebars facing forwards in the direction of travel. An actuation part is mounted on the mount in a neutral position with respect to the mount when no gearshifting is commanded. An adjuster is provided for adjusting the neutral position of the actuation part with respect to the mount. A cyclist can adjust the neutral position based on personal physical characteristics and preferences.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2012Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Campagnolo S.r.l.Inventors: Maurizio Valle, Massimo Dal Pozzo
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Patent number: 9719870Abstract: A read circuit of an electrical signal produced by a POSFET device comprising a transconductance amplifier connected at an inverting input thereof to the output of the POSFET device; and at least one neuron connected at the output to the transconductance amplifier. The transconductance amplifier is adapted to: receive a signal coming from the POSFET device representative of a force or pressure exerted on the POSFET device, and produce at the output at least one current signal representative of the force or the pressure. The at least one neuron is adapted to receive said at least one current signal and to produce at least one output signal, said at least one output signal being a pulse train having a frequency proportional to said at least one current signal produced by the transconductance amplifier.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIAInventors: Stefano Caviglia, Chiara Bartolozzi, Maurizio Valle
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Publication number: 20170190382Abstract: A bicycle freewheel body and sprocket assembly is provided. The freewheel body has a predetermined axial width. The sprocket assembly has at least eleven sprockets of various diameters that are arranged on the freewheel body with a largest diameter sprocket and a smallest diameter sprocket forming end sprockets of the sprocket assembly. Each of the end sprockets has an outer face and the respective outer face of each end sprocket faces in an opposite directions and the outer faces are spaced from each other along the freewheel body predetermined axial width. An assembly of at least eleven sprockets has an overall axial width measured between respective outer faces of end sprockets in the assembly that is no greater than 40.5 mm. A chain is comprised of an alternating succession of inner and outer links, connected to each other at respective connection ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Campagnolo S.r.l.Inventor: Maurizio Valle
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Publication number: 20170190383Abstract: A bicycle rear wheel sprocket assembly has twelve sprockets in a twelve sprocket assembly. The twelve sprocket assembly is configured to be mounted to a bicycle freewheel hub. The freewheel hub rotates about a rotation axis and has a spoke attachment portion and a frame fastening portion which are spaced apart by an axial distance. End sprockets of the twelve sprocket assembly are positioned within the axial distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Campagnolo S.r.l.Inventor: Maurizio Valle
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Publication number: 20170067786Abstract: A read circuit of an electrical signal produced by a POSFET device comprising a transconductance amplifier connected at an inverting input thereof to the output of the POSFET device; and at least one neuron connected at the output to the transconductance amplifier. The transconductance amplifier is adapted to: receive a signal coming from the POSFET device representative of a force or pressure exerted on the POSFET device, and produce at the output at least one current signal representative of the force or the pressure. The at least one neuron is adapted to receive said at least one current signal and to produce at least one output signal, said at least one output signal being a pulse train having a frequency proportional to said at least one current signal produced by the transconductance amplifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Stefano CAVIGLIA, Chiara BARTOLOZZI, Maurizio VALLE
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Patent number: 9550547Abstract: An assembly of toothed wheels of a bicycle has at least two toothed wheels of different diameter and at least one support member of at least one toothed wheel of the at least two toothed wheels on a component of a bicycle, like for example a free body of a hub for a rear bicycle wheel. The at least one support member is at least partially housed in at least one cavity of at least one other toothed wheel of the at least two toothed wheels. In this way, the distance between the toothed wheels is lower than the thickness of the support member of the toothed wheels themselves. The support member can thus maintain a strong resistant section at the attachment area to the respective toothed wheel. At the same time, it is possible to mount a greater number of sprockets on a free body of standard size.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2008Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Campagnolo S.r.l.Inventor: Maurizio Valle