Patents by Inventor Amanda Sistilli

Amanda Sistilli 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: 9926824
    Abstract: A catalytic converter apparatus for use in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, and at least one catalytic substrate element disposed in the housing. The at least one substrate element is divided into a plurality of zones or sections, the zones at least partially separated from one another to inhibit heat flow. The zones can be at least partially separated with walls. The walls can include insulating material for reducing the mobility of heat radially outwardly. Each of the zones defines a generally separate flow passage connecting the inlet and outlet in fluid communication. The apparatus can heat more rapidly from a cold start compared with conventional catalytic converters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Vida Fresh Air Corp.
    Inventors: Stefano Plati, Michael Decesare, Sarry Al-Turk, Amanda Sistilli, Gregory Kiyoshi Koyanagi, Voislav Blagojevic
  • Publication number: 20150337711
    Abstract: A catalytic converter apparatus for use in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, and at least one catalytic substrate element disposed in the housing. The at least one substrate element is divided into a plurality of zones or sections, the zones at least partially separated from one another to inhibit heat flow. The zones can be at least partially separated with walls. The walls can include insulating material for reducing the mobility of heat radially outwardly. Each of the zones defines a generally separate flow passage connecting the inlet and outlet in fluid communication. The apparatus can heat more rapidly from a cold start compared with conventional catalytic converters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Stefano Plati, Michael Decesare, Sarry Al-Turk, Amanda Sistilli, Gregory Kiyoshi Koyanagi, Voislav Blagojevic
  • Patent number: 9108156
    Abstract: A catalytic converter apparatus for use in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, and at least one catalytic substrate element disposed in the housing. The at least one substrate element is divided into a plurality of zones or sections, the zones at least partially separated from one another to inhibit heat flow. The zones can be at least partially separated with walls. The walls can include insulating material for reducing the mobility of heat radially outwardly. Each of the zones defines a generally separate flow passage connecting the inlet and outlet in fluid communication. The apparatus can heat more rapidly from a cold start compared with conventional catalytic converters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Vida Holdings Ltd.
    Inventors: Stefano Plati, Michael Decesare, Sarry Al-Turk, Amanda Sistilli, Gregory Kiyoshi Koyanagi, Voislav Blagajevic
  • Patent number: 9101881
    Abstract: A catalytic converter apparatus for use in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, and at least one catalytic substrate element disposed in the housing. The at least one substrate element is divided into a plurality of zones or sections, the zones at least partially separated from one another to inhibit heat flow. The zones can be at least partially separated with walls. The walls can include insulating material for reducing the mobility of heat radially outwardly. Each of the zones defines a generally separate flow passage connecting the inlet and outlet in fluid communication. The apparatus can heat more rapidly from a cold start compared with conventional catalytic converters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Vida Holdings Ltd.
    Inventors: Stefano Plati, Michael Decesare, Sarry Al-Turk, Amanda Sistilli, Gregory Kiyoshi Koyanagi, Voislav Blagojevic
  • Patent number: 9101878
    Abstract: A catalytic converter apparatus for use in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, and at least one catalytic substrate element disposed in the housing. The at least one substrate element is divided into a plurality of zones or sections, the zones at least partially separated from one another to inhibit heat flow. The zones can be at least partially separated with walls. The walls can include insulating material for reducing the mobility of heat radially outwardly. Each of the zones defines a generally separate flow passage connecting the inlet and outlet in fluid communication. The apparatus can heat more rapidly from a cold start compared with conventional catalytic converters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Vida Holdings Ltd.
    Inventors: Stefano Plati, Michael Decesare, Sarry Al-Turk, Amanda Sistilli, Gregory Kiyoshi Koyanagi, Voislav Blagojevic
  • Publication number: 20150086454
    Abstract: A catalytic converter apparatus for use in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, and at least one catalytic substrate element disposed in the housing. The at least one substrate element is divided into a plurality of zones or sections, the zones at least partially separated from one another to inhibit heat flow. The zones can be at least partially separated with walls. The walls can include insulating material for reducing the mobility of heat radially outwardly. Each of the zones defines a generally separate flow passage connecting the inlet and outlet in fluid communication. The apparatus can heat more rapidly from a cold start compared with conventional catalytic converters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Stefano Plati, Michael Decesare, Sarry Al-Turk, Amanda Sistilli, Gregory Kiyoshi Koyanagi, Voislav Blagojevic
  • Publication number: 20140099246
    Abstract: A catalytic converter apparatus for use in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, and at least one catalytic substrate element disposed in the housing. The at least one substrate element is divided into a plurality of zones or sections, the zones at least partially separated from one another to inhibit heat flow. The zones can be at least partially separated with walls. The walls can include insulating material for reducing the mobility of heat radially outwardly. Each of the zones defines a generally separate flow passage connecting the inlet and outlet in fluid communication. The apparatus can heat more rapidly from a cold start compared with conventional catalytic converters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Vida Holdings Ltd.
    Inventors: Stefano Plati, Michael Decesare, Sarry Al-Turk, Amanda Sistilli, Gregory Kiyoshi Koyanagi, Voislav Blagajevic
  • Publication number: 20140072491
    Abstract: A catalytic converter apparatus for use in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, and at least one catalytic substrate element disposed in the housing. The at least one substrate element is divided into a plurality of zones or sections, the zones at least partially separated from one another to inhibit heat flow. The zones can be at least partially separated with walls. The walls can include insulating material for reducing the mobility of heat radially outwardly. Each of the zones defines a generally separate flow passage connecting the inlet and outlet in fluid communication. The apparatus can heat more rapidly from a cold start compared with conventional catalytic converters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Vida Holdings Ltd.
    Inventors: Stefano Plati, Michael Decesare, Sarry Al-Turk, Amanda Sistilli, Gregory Kiyoshi Koyanagi, Voislav Blagojevic
  • Patent number: 8309032
    Abstract: A catalytic converter apparatus for use in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, and at least one catalytic substrate element disposed in the housing. The at least one substrate element is divided into a plurality of zones or sections, the zones at least partially separated from one another to inhibit heat flow. The zones can be at least partially separated with walls. The walls can include insulating material for reducing the mobility of heat radially outwardly. Each of the zones defines a generally separate flow passage connecting the inlet and outlet in fluid communication. The apparatus can heat more rapidly from a cold start compared with conventional catalytic converters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Vida Holdings Ltd.
    Inventors: Stefano Plati, Michael Decesare, Sarry Al-Turk, Amanda Sistilli, Gregory Kiyoshi Koyanagi, Voislav Blagojevic
  • Publication number: 20100050598
    Abstract: A catalytic converter apparatus for use in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, and at least one catalytic substrate element disposed in the housing. The at least one substrate element is divided into a plurality of zones or sections, the zones at least partially separated from one another to inhibit heat flow. The zones can be at least partially separated with walls. The walls can include insulating material for reducing the mobility of heat radially outwardly. Each of the zones defines a generally separate flow passage connecting the inlet and outlet in fluid communication. The apparatus can heat more rapidly from a cold start compared with conventional catalytic converters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Stefano Plati, Michael Decesare, Sarry Al-Turk, Amanda Sistilli, Gregory Kiyoshi Koyanagi, Voislav Blagojevic