Patents by Inventor Achille Cappiello

Achille Cappiello 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: 11092579
    Abstract: A chemical analysis machine comprising a liquid phase chromatograph comprising, in turn, a chromatography nano-column with an inner diameter that is smaller than or equal to 100 ?m, a mass spectrometer with an electronic ionization source, and a joining assembly interposed between the liquid phase chromatograph and the mass spectrometer. The joining assembly comprises a microcapillary tube having an inner diameter smaller than or equal to 50 ?m and having a first end, which is directly connected to an outlet end of the nano-column so as to receive the liquid phase, and a second end, which is housed inside a vaporization microcannula where an inert gas flows. The vaporization microcannula is partially engaged by the microcapillary tube and has an end facing the inside of an ionization chamber of the mass spectrometer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventors: Achille Cappiello, Giorgio Famiglini, Veronica Termopoli, Maurizio Piergiovanni
  • Publication number: 20200300822
    Abstract: A chemical analysis machine comprising a liquid phase chromatograph comprising, in turn, a chromatography nano-column with an inner diameter that is smaller than or equal to 100 ?m, a mass spectrometer with an electronic ionization source, and a joining assembly interposed between the liquid phase chromatograph and the mass spectrometer. The joining assembly comprises a microcapillary tube having an inner diameter smaller than or equal to 50 ?m and having a first end, which is directly connected to an outlet end of the nano-column so as to receive the liquid phase, and a second end, which is housed inside a vaporization microcannula where an inert gas flows. The vaporization microcannula is partially engaged by the microcapillary tube and has an end facing the inside of an ionization chamber of the mass spectrometer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Achille Cappiello, Giorgio Famiglini, Veronica Termopoli, Maurizio Piergiovanni
  • Patent number: 7959801
    Abstract: A device for generating micro- and nanoflow mobile phase gradients for high performance liquid chromatography includes a generator of micro- and nanoflows of at least two mobile phases in different percentage compositions; an n-position gradient distributor having inlet and outlet ports and n couples of ports for a like number of capillary loops, each selectively connectable at one end with the inlet port and at its other end to the outlet port, which in turn is connectable to an analytical circuit that includes a chromatographic column and a detector; a micro- and nanoflow meter connected to the analytical circuit; a flow deviator having an inlet connected to the outlet of the gradient distributor, one outlet connected to a discharge and another outlet connected to the micro- and nanoflow meter, and a control unit that includes means of control of the generator of micro- and nanoflows such to create the different mobile phase mixture compositions, means for controlling the gradient distributor, means for con
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Dani Instruments S.p.A.
    Inventor: Achille Cappiello
  • Publication number: 20110049031
    Abstract: A device for generating micro- and nanoflow mobile phase gradients for high performance liquid chromatography includes a generator of micro- and nanoflows of at least two mobile phases in different percentage compositions; an n-position gradient distributor having inlet and outlet ports and n couples of ports for a like number of capillary loops, each selectively connectable at one end with the inlet port and at its other end to the outlet port, which in turn is connectable to an analytical circuit that includes a chromatographic column and a detector; a micro- and nanoflow meter connected to the analytical circuit; a flow deviator having an inlet connected to the outlet of the gradient distributor, one outlet connected to a discharge and another outlet connected to the micro- and nanoflow meter, and a control unit that includes means of control of the generator of micro- and nanoflows such to create the different mobile phase mixture compositions, means for controlling the gradient distributor, means for con
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: DANI INSTRUMENTS S.P.A.
    Inventor: Achille Cappiello