Patents by Inventor Roberto Zini

Roberto Zini 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).

  • Patent number: 7479092
    Abstract: An exercise machine (1) comprises means (10) for performing an exercise, allowing a user to perform at least one predetermined gymnastic exercise, and adjusting means (20), for adjusting the operation of the means (10) for performing an exercise. The exercise machine (1) also has a predetermined number of sensors (30), for detecting at least one exercise machine (1) operating parameter (100). A processing unit (40) receives the operating parameter (100) and generates one or more web pages (110) incorporating the operating parameter (100). Connecting means (60) create a permanent connection between the Internet network (150) and the processing unit (40). A receiver-transmitter block (50) receives a request signal (120) from a remote processor (70) by means of the permanent connection, and transmits a transmission signal (130) incorporating one or more web pages (110) to the remote processor (70).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventors: Nerio Alessandri, Roberto Zini
  • Publication number: 20040072652
    Abstract: An exercise machine (1) comprises means (10) for performing an exercise, allowing a user to perform at least one predetermined gymnastic exercise, and adjusting means (20), for adjusting the operation of the means (10) for performing an exercise. The exercise machine (1) also has a predetermined number of sensors (30), for detecting at least one exercise machine (1) operating parameter (100). A processing unit (40) receives the operating parameter (100) and generates one or more web pages (110) incorporating the operating parameter (100). Connecting means (60) create a permanent connection between the Internet network (150) and the processing unit (40). A receiver-transmitter block (50) receives a request signal (120) from a remote processor (70) by means of the permanent connection, and transmits a transmission signal (130) incorporating one or more web pages (110) to the remote processor (70).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventors: Nerio Alessandri, Roberto Zini
  • Publication number: 20030032529
    Abstract: A device for measuring at least one current mechanical state parameter of a mobile counterweight on an exercise machine with counterweights, in which the counterweight comprises a plurality of weights placed one on top of another, whose number can be selected using a selection pin, which can be attached as required to one of the weights, so as to define a counterweight with a predetermined weight. The device comprises means for generating a signal that indicates the instantaneous position of the pin relative to a predetermined reference part and means for detecting the signal. The generation means and the detector means are directly opposite one another and separated by the distance which the signal covers only once so that the length of the signal path is minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventors: Nerio Alessandri, Roberto Zini
  • Patent number: 5203720
    Abstract: A connecting cable uses a multiple-core, multiple-screen strap which is provided at one end with a terminal (6) within which are dischargers (12) for protection against excess voltages and with a connector (13) for removable connection to the electrocardiograph. At two intermediate points, with a suitable distance between them, the strap is provided with clamps (7-8) from which are branched separate leads for the peripheral and precodial branches. The leads are provided at their free ends with plugs (9) for connection to measuring electrodes, and electrical resistors for protection against excess voltages are preferably housed in the bodies of the plugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Mortara Rangoni Europe S.r.l.
    Inventor: Roberto Zini
  • Patent number: 4257562
    Abstract: Apparatus for feeding liquid adhesive to a nozzle applicator composed of a degasifying device, which expels the gas bubbles from the liquid adhesive, and which consists of a narrow horizontal slit to which the liquid adhesive under pressure is fed. The horizontal slit opens at the interior of a gastight buffer chamber into which there are discharged the degasified liquid adhesive and the gases expelled from the liquid adhesive. The bottom of the gas-tight chamber is connected to the nozzle applicator. A venting aperture, controlled by a plug, is provided at the top of the gastight chamber, in order to relieve the gas pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1981
    Assignee: CIR S.p.A. Divisione ASAIB
    Inventor: Roberto Zini