Patents by Inventor Alberto Rigo

Alberto Rigo 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).

  • Rolling-mill stand which can be disassembled into interchangeable modular elements
    Patent number: 6460390
    Abstract: A rolling-mill stand comprises, in combination: at least two rolls (15) supported by respective mounts (16, 17) with adjustment and blocking tie rods (18, 19), supporting feet (20), and supports (20a). According to the invention, the said rolls (15) are mounted on a central module (11), whilst the corresponding mounts (16, 17), tie rods (18, 19), feet (20), and supports (20a) are mounted together in the form of two side modules (12, 13). A fast-clamping and fast-release system (21) is moreover provided for the stable but releasable connection between the said central module (11) and the said two side modules (12, 13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Techint Compagnia Technica Internazionale S.p.A.
    Inventors: Bruno Monzio Compagnoni, Alberto Rigo