Patents by Inventor Antonio Proto

Antonio Proto 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: 20230167283
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tyre for vehicle wheels, in particular automobile wheels, characterised by a tread comprising at least one iso-styrene/trans-butadiene/terpene random terpolymer. Said tread is characterised by a greater tear resistance and a greater grip of the tyre to the roadbed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.
    Inventors: Luca GIANNINI, Silvia GUERRA, Antonio PROTO, Carmine CAPACCHIONE, David Hermann LAMPARELLI, Veronica PARADISO
  • Patent number: 10766306
    Abstract: An iso-styrene:diene-terminated copolymer is described which includes (i) a polymeric block of styrene and/or substituted styrene consisting of a sequence of styrene and/or substituted styrene in isotactic configuration, and (ii) a terminal polymeric block consisting of a sequence of one or more dienic monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Luca Castellani, Thomas Hanel, Enrico Albizzati, Antonio Proto, Carmine Capacchione
  • Patent number: 10759226
    Abstract: A tyre for wheels of vehicles, in particular motor vehicles, is described. The tyre has a tread with at least one iso-styrene/trans-butadiene elastomeric copolymer with a styrene content higher than 30% by weight with respect to the total weight of copolymer and a molecular weight higher than 500,000. The tread has improved dynamic-mechanical behaviour at high temperatures, with higher dynamic modulus and hysteresis values, and at the same time better properties at break, optimum elasticity at low temperature and higher abrasion resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Luca Castellani, Thomas Hanel, Davide Dall'abaco, Enrico Albizzati, Antonio Proto, Carmine Capacchione
  • Patent number: 10696824
    Abstract: A (iso-styrene/trans-butadiene): diene-terminated copolymer is described which includes (i) a polymeric block of styrene-butadiene consisting of a random sequence of butadiene in trans conformation and styrene in isotactic configuration, and (ii) a terminal polymeric block consisting of a sequence of one or more dienic monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Luca Castellani, Thomas Hanel, Enrico Albizzati, Antonio Proto, Carmine Capacchione, Maurizio Galimberti
  • Patent number: 10682885
    Abstract: A tyre for wheels of vehicles, in particular motor vehicles, is described. The tyre has a tread with at least one copolymer selected from iso-styrene: diene-terminated copolymers. The tread has less sensitivity to the effects of temperature, with less weakness, better consistency of performances, and improved characteristics in terms of grip and/or resistance to laceration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Luca Castellani, Thomas Hanel, Enrico Albizzati, Antonio Proto, Carmine Capacchione
  • Patent number: 10557022
    Abstract: A tyre for wheels of vehicles, in particular motor vehicles, is described. The tyre has a tread with at least one copolymer of (iso-styrene/trans-butadiene): diene-terminated copolymers. The tread has less sensitivity to the effects of temperature, with less weakness, better consistancy of performances, and improved characteristics in terms of grip and/or resistance to laceration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignees: PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A., POLITECNICO DI MILANO
    Inventors: Luca Castellani, Thomas Hanel, Enrico Albizzati, Antonio Proto, Carmine Capacchione, Maurizio Galimberti
  • Publication number: 20180215202
    Abstract: A tire for wheels of vehicles, in particular motor vehicles, is described. The tire has a tread with at least one iso-styrene/trans-butadiene elastomeric copolymer with a styrene content higher than 30% by weight with respect to the total weight of copolymer and a molecular weight higher than 500,000. The tread has improved dynamic-mechanical behaviour at high temperatures, with higher dynamic modulus and hysteresis values, and at the same time better properties at break, optimum elasticity at low temperature and higher abrasion resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Luca CASTELLANI, Thomas HANEL, Davide DALL'ABACO, Enrico ALBIZZATI, Antonio PROTO, Carmine CAPACCHIONE
  • Publication number: 20180079257
    Abstract: A tyre for wheels of vehicles, in particular motor vehicles, is described. The tyre has a tread with at least one copolymer selected from iso-styrene: diene-terminated copolymers. The tread has less sensitivity to the effects of temperature, with less weakness, better consistency of performances, and improved characteristics in terms of grip and/or resistance to laceration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Luca CASTELLANI, Thomas HANEL, Enrico ALBIZZATI, Antonio PROTO, Carmine CAPACCHIONE
  • Publication number: 20180057668
    Abstract: A tyre for wheels of vehicles, in particular motor vehicles, is described. The tyre has a tread with at least one copolymer of (iso-styrene/trans-butadiene):diene-terminated copolymers. The tread has less sensitivity to the effects of temperature, with less weakness, better consistency of performances, and improved characteristics in terms of grip and/or resistance to laceration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Luca CASTELLANI, Thomas HANEL, Enrico ALBIZZATI, Antonio PROTO, Carmine CAPACCHIONE, Maurizio GALIMBERTI
  • Publication number: 20180051118
    Abstract: A (iso-styrene/trans-butadiene):diene-terminated copolymer is described which includes (i) a polymeric block of styrene-butadiene consisting of a random sequence of butadiene in trans conformation and styrene in isotactic configuration, and (ii) a terminal polymeric block consisting of a sequence of one or more dienic monomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Luca CASTELLANI, Thomas HANEL, Enrico ALBIZZATI, Antonio PROTO, Carmine CAPACCHIONE, Maurizio GALIMBERTI
  • Publication number: 20180044455
    Abstract: An iso-styrene:diene-terminated copolymer is described which includes (i) a polymeric block of styrene and/or substituted styrene consisting of a sequence of styrene and/or substituted styrene in isotactic configuration, and (ii) a terminal polymeric block consisting of a sequence of one or more dienic monomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Luca CASTELLANI, Thomas HANEL, Enrico ALBIZZATI, Antonio PROTO, Carmine CAPACCHIONE
  • Publication number: 20150168565
    Abstract: A real time radiation dosimeter includes a first electrode and a second electrode, such as cathode and anode electrodes. The second electrode is based on carbon nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes bucky paper, carbon nanotubes forest and graphene film. The dosimeter is connected to an electrometer, able to apply a bias voltage between the electrodes and to measure the collected charge. The manufactured detectors display an excellent linear response to dose. The dosimeter with nanotubes forest is able to collect charge also to zero voltage, allowing in vivo applications. The use of nanomaterials allows a miniaturized version of dosimeters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI SALERNO
    Inventors: Claudia Altavilla, Paolo Ciambelli, Maria Funaro, Antonio Proto, Maria Sarno
  • Publication number: 20140303379
    Abstract: Luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) comprising at least one disubstituted benzoselenadiazole compound having general formula (I): R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5, equal to or different from each other, represent a hydrogen atom; or they are selected from linear or branched C1-C20, preferably C1-C10, alkyl groups, cycloalkyl groups optionally substituted, aryl groups optionally substituted, linear or branched C1-C20, preferably C1-C10, alkoxyl groups, optionally substituted; or R1 and R2, can be possibly bound to each other so as to form, together with the carbon atoms to which they are bound, a cycle or a polycyclic system containing from 3 to 14 carbon atoms, preferably from 4 to 6 carbon atoms, saturated, unsaturated, or aromatic, possibly containing one or more heteroatoms such as, for example, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, silicon, phosphorous, selenium; or R3 and R4, can be possibly bound to each other so as to form, together with the carbon atoms to which they are bound, a cycle or a polycyclic system containing fro
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Samuele Santarelli, Roberto Fusco, Antonio Proto, Luciano Caccianotti
  • Patent number: 7449528
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a supported catalyst containing titanium, its preparation and it use in the homo-, co-, and ter-polymerization of olefin-unsaturated compounds. The present invention also relates to a catalytic system comprising a supported catalyst based on titanium and a co-catalyst selected from organo-derivatives of aluminum. More specifically, the present invention relates to catalyst supported on silica, obtained by reacting a titanium halocarboxylate and a magnesium halocarboxylate with an aluminum chloroakylderivative, in the presence of a carrier consisting of high porosity silica. The above reaction essentially takes place in the pores of the silica itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Polimeri Europa S.p.A.
    Inventors: Francesco Masi, Maria Rivellini, legal representative, Stefano Santi, legal representative, Laura Santi, legal representative, Anna Sommazzi, Antonio Proto, Mario Polesello, Andrea Vallieri, Roberto Santi
  • Publication number: 20060014631
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a supported catalyst containing titanium, its preparation and it use in the homo-, co-, and ter-polymerization of olefin-unsaturated compounds. The present invention also relates to a catalytic system comprising a supported catalyst based on titanium and a co-catalyst selected from organo-derivatives of aluminum. More, specifically, the present invention relates to catalyst supported on silica, obtained by reacting a titanium halocarboxylate and a magnesium halocarboxylate with an aluminum chloroakylderivative, in the presente of a carrier consisting of high porosity silica. The above reaction essentially takes place in the pores of the silica itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Applicant: POLIMERI EUROPA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Francesco Masi, Roberto Santi, Maria Rivellini, Stefano Santi, Laura Santi, Anna Sommazzi, Antonio Proto, Mario Polesello, Andrea Vallieri
  • Publication number: 20050274928
    Abstract: Promoters are described for vanadium-based catalysts used in the (co)polymerization of olefins and, in particular, in the production of ethylene/propylene (EPR) or ethylene/propylene/diene (EPDM) elastomeric copolymers. The promoters of the present invention belong to the group of compounds having general formula I: wherein: “X” represents a (—CO—) carbonyl or (—SO2—) sulfonyl group; “n” is 0 or 1; R? is an alkyl or alkylaryl group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; R?=R?, H.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Applicant: POLIMERI EUROPA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Stefanio Bonsignore, Marco Ricci, Antonio Proto, Roberto Santi, Maria Rivellini, Laura Santi, Stefano Santi, Gian Ravanetti, Andrea Vallieri
  • Patent number: 6900155
    Abstract: Titanium complex having general formula (I) (RCOO)nTiXp wherein R is a monofunctional hydrocarbyl radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and a number of halogen atoms, selected from fluorine, chlorine and bromine, preferably chlorine, ranging from 1 to 6; X is chlorine, bromine or a beta-dicarbonyl group such as acetylacetone (AcAc), formylacetone, benzoylacetone, dibenzoylmethane; p+n=2, 3, 4, preferably p+n=3; n is greater than or equal to 1. The preparation of the above complex and its use in the co- and ter-polymerization of ?-olefins, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Polimer Europa S.p.A.
    Inventors: Francesco Masi, Roberto Santi, Stefano Ramello, Anna Sommazzi, Roberto Provera, Antonio Proto
  • Patent number: 6780947
    Abstract: Organometallic complex having the formula (IAP)M(X)n which can be used for die formation of catalytic systems wherein: M is a metal selected from transition metals and lanthanides, in oxidation state “s” positive and different from zero; each X is independently a group of an anionic nature bound to the metal as an anion in an ionic couple or with a convalent bond of the “&sgr;” type; “n” expresses the number of X groups sufficient for neutralizing the formal “+s” charge of the metal M, and (IAP) represents a neutral bond consisting of a mono-imine of 2,6-diacylpyridine. Said complex is prepared with relatively simple methods and can be used, combined with a suitable co-catalyst, such as for example, an aluminoxane, as a catalyst in normal (co)polymerization processes of &agr;-olefins, and especially ethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Enichem S.p.A.
    Inventors: Anna Sommazzi, Barbara Milani, Antonio Proto, Gianni Corso, Giovanni Mestroni, Francesco Masi
  • Publication number: 20040143127
    Abstract: Titanium complex having general formula (1) (RCOO)nTiXp wherein R is a monofunctional hydrocarbyl radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and a number of halogen atoms, selected from fluorine, chlorine and bromine, preferably chlorine, ranging from 1 to 6; X is chlorine, bromine or a beta-dicarbonyl group such as acetylacetone (AcAc), formylacetone, benzoylacetone, dibenzoylmethane; p+n=2, 3, 4, preferably p+n=3; n is greater than or equal to 1. The preparation of the above complex and its use in the co- and ter-polymerization of &agr;-olefins, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Francesco Masi, Roberto Santi, Stefano Ramello, Anna Sommazzi, Roberto Provera, Antonio Proto
  • Publication number: 20040082464
    Abstract: Complex catalysts based on a metal of group VIII complexed with suitable ligands, particularly active in the homopolymerization of ethylene and in its copolymerization with another unsaturated monomer of the vinylic and acrylic type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Anna Maria Romano, Manuela Grande, Roberto Santi, Antonio Proto, Anna Sommazzi