Patents by Inventor Stefano Ferrari

Stefano Ferrari 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).

  • Publication number: 20160340990
    Abstract: A collector circuit and associated circulation process, for intercepting and selectively diverting, at least partially, a fluid flow continuously flowing in a fluid circulation system, for drilling rigs. The collector includes a first sub-circuit with a first duct, with a first valve, and a second duct with a second valve; and; a second sub-circuit; The first sub-circuit, depending on the operating configurations of the first valve and the second valve, is adapted to allow the transit of the fluid flow in the first duct, and selectively divert fluid flow towards the second duct. The second sub-circuit is fluid-dynamically connected to the second duct of the first sub-circuit for receiving fluid flow, diverted by the first sub-circuit, and directing it towards a first outlet of the second sub-circuit. The second sub-circuit and the first sub-circuit are independent, and the second sub-circuit is removable from the collector circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Stefano FERRARI
  • Patent number: 9249635
    Abstract: A method for automatic handling of drilling rods includes a step of handling at least one drilling rod (30) by a handler (40) designed for simultaneously clamping and moving the drilling rod (30), and wherein the handler (40) moves the drilling rod (30) from an auxiliary retainer (200) to a main well (100). The handling step takes place automatically and is controlled by a data processing unit, and includes automatic handling of a drill head (20) fitted with a chuck susceptible to being screwed to the drilling rod (30); the automatic handling occurring among a plurality of heights (q1-q6) stored in the data processing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: DRILLMEC S.P.A.
    Inventor: Stefano Ferrari
  • Patent number: 9181765
    Abstract: Parking and automatic handling equipment of drilling rods (10) includes a carousel (20) of containers (30) of drilling rods (40); and a rod handling system (100), positioned on a drilling machine. A handling arm (101) transfers the drilling rods (40) out of the carousel (20). The carousel (20) defines a closed path around which are arranged the containers (30) of drilling rods (40); the carousel (20) includes an internal structure (22) for supporting the containers (30) movable on a closed path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: DRILLMEC S.P.A.
    Inventor: Stefano Ferrari
  • Patent number: 9149514
    Abstract: A composition of lysozyme and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is active against the papilloma virus in both humans and animals. The composition can be used to treat women suffering from cervical cancer. The composition can also be used to treat cows and horses suffering sarcoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: MURAMI PHARMA, INC
    Inventor: Stefano Ferrari
  • Publication number: 20150240562
    Abstract: A mobile drilling rig (1) includes a mast (3), a drilling head (5) for sliding in use along the mast (3), and at least one hoist (4). The drilling head (5) is supported by at least two hoisting wire cables (24). The mast (3) is telescopic and includes a main load carrying member (31), for extending the telescopic mast (3), at whose end a plurality of pulleys (26) are provided, on which the hoisting wire cables (24) slide. The main load carrying member (31) is adapted to bring the mast (3) from a closed operating configuration to an extended operating configuration and vice versa. The movement of the drilling head (5), when the mast (3) is in the extended operating configuration, takes place by the hoisting wire cables (24), which are pulled and released by the at least one hoist (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventor: Stefano Ferrari
  • Publication number: 20150135607
    Abstract: A well drilling apparatus (2) and method associated therewith is able to shift between a first assembly operating configuration and a second use operating configuration. The apparatus (2) includes a sub-structure (21), which supports the apparatus (2), a mast (23), which is pivoted to the sub-structure (21), around which it rotates to shift between the assembly operating configuration, which is substantially horizontal, and the use operating configuration. A drill floor (22) is liftable and connected to the mast (23). An actuating device (3) allows the drilling apparatus (2) to shift between the two operating configurations. The actuating device (3) is hydraulic and directly connected to the mast (23). The drill floor (22) includes a first portion (22a), projects with respect to the mast (23), and a second portion (22b) constrained to and rotating with the mast (23. A draw-works (58) is permanently installed on the sub-structure (21).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Stefano Ferrari
  • Patent number: 8991107
    Abstract: A reclosable mast (2) for drilling rig includes two opposed latticed structures (22), constrained at one end to the base structure (10) placed in the drilling site “P” and to each other, defining side faces (2b) of the mast (2). U-shaped structures, each include a rear bar (40), adapted to get compressed when closing the mast (2), and two side shoulders (41) parallel to each other and perpendicular to the an associated bar (40). The U-shaped structures are arranged at preset intervals between the two latticed structures (22), the rear bars defining the rear face or back (2a) of the mast (2). The mast (2) includes a diagonal members (3) located on the rear face 2a of the mast and constrained, between two superimposed U-shaped structures, the diagonal members (3) being adapted to split into at least two portions; reducing their longitudinal extension, and to allow reducing the dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Drillmec S.p.A.
    Inventor: Stefano Ferrari
  • Patent number: 8820719
    Abstract: A draw-works (10) is for maneuvering drilling devices that includes a winder (11) for winding at least one rope (12), which is centered on a shaft (13) having one first end and one second end and rotating in one first direction and in one second direction opposite to the first. The winder (11) is at least partially substantially cylindrical in shape. One or more supports (14) rotatably support the shaft (13). Motors (19) are designed to enable rotation in the first direction and in the second direction of the shaft (13) and of the winder (11). The supports (14) and the motors (19) are fixed to a frame base (16). The motors (19) are set on both sides of the winder (11) and connect to them without speed-reducing elements, with direct drive on the shaft (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Drillmec S.p.A.
    Inventor: Stefano Ferrari
  • Publication number: 20130259852
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations of gelled lysozyme achieved by the addition of water to a lysozyme suspension in a solvent, such as an alcohol, with retention of enzymatic activity. It was surprisingly discovered that lysozyme itself is a gelling substance (self-gel) and, therefore, it can be advantageously formulated into topical compositions without the addition of other gelling substances such as cellulose, starch or other polysaccharides. The activity of the lysozyme is enhanced as compared to other formulations of comprising lysozyme. The formulations contained in the present invention are useful in methods in the fields of therapeutics, disinfectants, sanitizers, personal hygiene, and cosmetics for human and veterinary use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Michele Giuseppe DI SCHIENA, Stefano FERRARI, Roelof RONGEN
  • Publication number: 20130220601
    Abstract: A method for automatic handling of drilling rods includes a step of handling at least one drilling rod (30) by a handler (40) designed for simultaneously clamping and moving the drilling rod (30), and wherein the handler (40) moves the drilling rod (30) from an auxiliary retainer (200) to a main well (100). The handling step takes place automatically and is controlled by a data processing unit, and includes automatic handling of a drill head (20) fitted with a chuck susceptible to being screwed to the drilling rod (30); the automatic handling occurring among a plurality of heights (q1-q6) stored in the data processing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: DRILLMEC S.P.A.
    Inventor: Stefano Ferrari
  • Publication number: 20130213715
    Abstract: Parking and automatic handling equipment of drilling rods (10) includes a carousel (20) of containers (30) of drilling rods (40); and a rod handling system (100), positioned on a drilling machine. A handling arm (101) transfers the drilling rods (40) out of the carousel (20). The carousel (20) defines a closed path around which are arranged the containers (30) of drilling rods (40); the carousel (20) includes an internal structure (22) for supporting the containers (30) movable on a closed path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: DRILLMEC S.P.A.
    Inventor: Stefano Ferrari
  • Patent number: 8119600
    Abstract: A composition comprising a content of a lysozyme and a content of a C-1/C-4 polysaccharide is useful in oral care, cosmetology and dermatology, contraception, urology and gynecology. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader quickly to ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the appended issued claims. 37 CFR §1.72(b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Stefano Ferrari
  • Patent number: 8114623
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for determining the glucose concentration in tissue fluid whereby test values for glucose and for an endogenous reference substance are detected in a sample liquid obtained by microdialysis, microperfusion or ultrafiltration, and the glucose value is corrected in accordance with the test value for the reference substance. The recovery rate for glucose is determined from a non-linear relationship with the recovery rate for the ionic reference substance, and the test value for glucose is corrected therewith. In addition, the concentration of lactate and/or pyruvate is used as a further reference substance in the sample liquid to make further corrections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ortrud Quarder, Stefano Ferrari, Peter Stephan
  • Publication number: 20110174540
    Abstract: A draw-works (10) is for maneuvering drilling devices that includes a winder (11) for winding at least one rope (12), which is centered on a shaft (13) having one first end and one second end and rotating in one first direction and in one second direction opposite to the first. The winder (11) is at least partially substantially cylindrical in shape. One or more supports (14) rotatably support the shaft (13). Motors (19) are designed to enable rotation in the first direction and in the second direction of the shaft (13) and of the winder (11). The supports (14) and the motors (19) are fixed to a frame base (16). The motors (19) are set on both sides of the winder (11) and connect to them without speed-reducing elements, with direct drive on the shaft (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: DRILLMEC S. p. A.
    Inventor: Stefano Ferrari
  • Publication number: 20110027255
    Abstract: A composition of lysozyme and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is active against the papilloma virus in both humans and animals. The composition can be used to treat women suffering from cervical cancer. The composition can also be used to treat cows and horses suffering sarcoids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: SAINT SIMEON LDA
    Inventor: Stefano FERRARI
  • Patent number: 7846430
    Abstract: A composition of lysozyme and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is active against the papilloma virus in both humans and animals. The composition can be used to treat women suffering from cervical cancer. The composition can also be used to treat cows and horses suffering sarcoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Inventor: Stefano Ferrari
  • Publication number: 20080254079
    Abstract: A composition comprising a content of a lysozyme and a content of a C-1/C-4 polysaccharide is useful in oral care, cosmetology and dermatology, contraception, urology and gynecology. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader quickly to ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the appended issued claims. 37 CFR § 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: SAINT SIMEON LDA
    Inventor: Stefano Ferrari
  • Publication number: 20080213188
    Abstract: An ophthalmic solution comprising: a) a human recombinant lysozyme; b) one or more natural lacrophyl substances; c) water; and d) optionally one or more therapeutic substances. The ophthalmic solution is useful to treat dry eye conditions and eye inflammation and also to condition and/or cleanse contact lenses. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader quickly to ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the appended issued claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: SAINT SIMEON LDA
    Inventor: STEFANO FERRARI
  • Publication number: 20080213242
    Abstract: A composition of lysozyme and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is active against the papilloma virus in both humans and animals. The composition can be used to treat women suffering from cervical cancer. The composition can also be used to treat cows and horses suffering sarcoids. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader quickly to ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the appended issued claims. 37 CFR §1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: ST. SIMEON LDA
    Inventor: STEFANO FERRARI
  • Publication number: 20080153118
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for determining the glucose concentration in tissue fluid whereby test values for glucose and for an endogenous reference substance are detected in a sample liquid obtained by microdialysis, microperfusion or ultrafiltration, and the glucose value is corrected in accordance with the test value for the reference substance. The recovery rate for glucose is determined from a non-linear relationship with the recovery rate for the ionic reference substance, and the test value for glucose is corrected therewith. In addition, the concentration of lactate and/or pyruvate is used as a further reference substance in the sample liquid to make further corrections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ortrud Quarder, Stefano Ferrari, Peter Stephan