Patents by Inventor Carlo Alberti

Carlo Alberti 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: 11441781
    Abstract: The present device relates to a system of gas burners, in particular for a cooking top for household use and including a pair of substantially concentric burners. The pair of burners including an outer burner equipped with a first base, a first burner body and a first flame divider, and an inner burner equipped with a second base, a second burner body and a second flame divider. The present device is characterized in that the first base of the outer burner and the second base of the inner burner are made from a metallic sheet that is shaped by deep drawing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: WHIRLPOOL EMEA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Carlo Alberti, Alberto Gasparini, Tiziano Lacchè
  • Patent number: 11333362
    Abstract: An ignitor assembly for an appliance includes first and second taps coupled with a conduit. Each tap has a shaft extending upward from a body. A first support is coupled with the first tap, and a second support is coupled with the second tap. Each of the first and second supports includes a body portion positioned about the shaft of the respective tap and a protrusion extending from the body portion and defining a channel. The second support further includes a switch portion. A cross-member is rotatably coupled with each of the first and second supports and includes a switch lever positioned proximate the second support. Actuation of either of the first and second taps rotates the cross-member. A switch is coupled with the switch portion of the second support and configured to be actuated by the switch lever of the cross-member during rotation of the cross-member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Carlo Alberti
  • Publication number: 20220090792
    Abstract: An ignitor assembly for an appliance includes first and second taps coupled with a conduit. Each tap has a shaft extending upward from a body. A first support is coupled with the first tap, and a second support is coupled with the second tap. Each of the first and second supports includes a body portion positioned about the shaft of the respective tap and a protrusion extending from the body portion and defining a channel. The second support further includes a switch portion. A cross-member is rotatably coupled with each of the first and second supports and includes a switch lever positioned proximate the second support. Actuation of either of the first and second taps rotates the cross-member. A switch is coupled with the switch portion of the second support and configured to be actuated by the switch lever of the cross-member during rotation of the cross-member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Carlo Alberti
  • Publication number: 20200158345
    Abstract: The present device relates to a system of gas burners, in particular for a cooking top for household use and including a pair of substantially concentric burners. The pair of burners including an outer burner equipped with a first base, a first burner body and a first flame divider, and an inner burner equipped with a second base, a second burner body and a second flame divider. The present device is characterized in that the first base of the outer burner and the second base of the inner burner are made from a metallic sheet that is shaped by deep drawing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL EMEA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Carlo Alberti, Alberto Gasparini, Tiziano Lacchè
  • Patent number: 10578308
    Abstract: The present device relates to a system of gas burners, in particular for a cooking top for household use and including a pair of substantially concentric burners. The pair of burners including an outer burner equipped with a first base, a first burner body and a first flame divider, and an inner burner equipped with a second base, a second burner body and a second flame divider. The present device is characterized in that the first base of the outer burner and the second base of the inner burner are made from a metallic sheet that is shaped by deep drawing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: WHIRLPOOL EMEA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Carlo Alberti, Alberto Gasparini, Tiziano Lacchè
  • Publication number: 20170038076
    Abstract: A gas burner is provided herein. The gas burner includes a base having a Venturi element adapted to receive a gas from an injector and a duct configured to supply an air-gas mixture to said burner. A burner body is associated with the base and has a hole for passage of the air-gas mixture from the duct. A flame divider is associated with the burner body and includes a plurality of apertures to allow the air-gas mixture to exit. The base is made from a sheet that is shaped by deep drawing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Carlo Alberti, Alberto Gasparini, Tiziano Lacché
  • Publication number: 20170038078
    Abstract: The present device relates to a system of gas burners, in particular for a cooking top for household use and including a pair of substantially concentric burners. The pair of burners including an outer burner equipped with a first base, a first burner body and a first flame divider, and an inner burner equipped with a second base, a second burner body and a second flame divider. The present device is characterized in that the first base of the outer burner and the second base of the inner burner are made from a metallic sheet that is shaped by deep drawing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Carlo Alberti, Alberto Gasparini, Tiziano Lacchè
  • Patent number: 6405505
    Abstract: A modular interlock wall form for providing a sturdy wall structure that is easily assembled and disassembled. The modular interlock wall form includes a base frame for resting on a surface, and which includes a pair of elongate base rails extending in the longitudinal direction of the base frame. The base rails are laterally spaced, and at least one lateral member extends laterally across the base rails. The lateral member has a fascia support portion extending substantially perpendicular to an axis of a central portion of the lateral member, A face panel is provided for forming a face of the modular interlock wall form. The face panel has opposite surfaces and a perimeter edge. The perimeter edge comprises opposite end edges and opposite first and second edges. The first edge is adapted for being oriented downwardly and the second edge is adapted for being oriented upwardly. The second edge has a tongue extending along the length of the second edge with at least one pocket recessed in the tongue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventor: Carlo Alberti