Patents by Inventor Antonio Aldini

Antonio Aldini 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).

  • Aseptic filler for flowable products
    Patent number: 10059476
    Abstract: An aseptic filler apparatus (30) includes an actuatable fitment plug assembly (500) that may be placed against the bottom of a fitment collar, which is in communication with a flexible bag to be filled with flowable food products, thereby to prevent steam or other gasses or liquids from entering the fill bag when undesirable to do so. The plug assembly (500) includes a plug (502) mounted on a distal end portion of a pivot arm (504). The opposite end of the pivot arm is rotatably axled on a cross pin. A linear actuator (518) is connected to the distal end of a lug (512) projecting transversely from the pivot arm. The opposite end of the linear actuator (518) is pinned to a stationary location, enabling the actuator to pivot the plug (502) from an engaged position against the fitment collar and a retracted position away from the fitment collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: John Bean Technologies S.p.A.
    Inventors: Gianluca Parisini, Glenna Matthews, Davide Ghiretti, Michele Queirollo, Antonio Aldini, Dave Hoeppner
  • Carotenoid extraction from plant material
    Patent number: 9469843
    Abstract: A method of extracting carotenoids from plant material generally includes acquiring plant material including carotenoids, treating the carotenoids with a first enzyme to create a first enzyme treated mixture, wherein the first enzyme includes cellulase, and separating the first enzyme extracted carotenoids from the first enzyme treated mixture. Natural carotenoid concentrate obtained from plant material are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: John Bean Technologies S.p.A.
    Inventors: Davide Ferrari, Antonio Aldini, Stefano Cuccolini
  • ASEPTIC FILLER FOR FLOWABLE PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20140345233
    Abstract: An aseptic filler apparatus (30) includes an actuatable fitment plug assembly (500) that may be placed against the bottom of a fitment collar, which is in communication with a flexible bag to be filled with flowable food products, thereby to prevent steam or other gasses or liquids from entering the fill bag when undesirable to do so. The plug assembly (500) includes a plug (502) mounted on a distal end portion of a pivot arm (504). The opposite end of the pivot arm is rotatably axled on a cross pin. A linear actuator (518) is connected to the distal end of a lug (512) projecting transversely from the pivot arm. The opposite end of the linear actuator (518) is pinned to a stationary location, enabling the actuator to pivot the plug (502) from an engaged position against the fitment collar and a retracted position away from the fitment collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Gianluca Parisini, Glenna Matthews, Davide Ghiretti, Michele Queirolo, Antonio Aldini, Dave Hoeppner
  • CAROTENOID EXTRACTION FROM PLANT MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20130085309
    Abstract: A method of extracting carotenoids from plant material generally includes acquiring plant material including carotenoids, treating the carotenoids with a first enzyme to create a first enzyme treated mixture, wherein the first enzyme includes cellulase, and separating the first enzyme extracted carotenoids from the first enzyme treated mixture. Natural carotenoid concentrate obtained from plant material are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Davide Ferrari, Antonio Aldini, Stefano Cuccolini