Patents by Inventor CARLO FERRARO

CARLO FERRARO 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: 10344972
    Abstract: A device for plasma treatment of solid waste includes: a casing defining a treatment volume; a plasma torch including a first electrode and a second electrode that face into the treatment volume; an inlet port for intake of solid waste to be treated; an outlet port for disposal of inert solid products of reaction; a supply port for intake of a gas for supplying the aforesaid plasma torch; and a discharge port for discharge of gaseous products of reaction. The first electrode and the second electrode are arranged opposed to one another, and the casing is mounted rotatable about an axis of rotation. A treatment system is also provided incorporating the treatment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignees: IRIS S.R.L., LASERLAM S.R.L.
    Inventors: Manuel Lai, Carlo Ferraro, Simona Tusacciu, Ilaria Schiavi
  • Publication number: 20160146461
    Abstract: A device for plasma treatment of solid waste includes: a casing defining a treatment volume; a plasma torch including a first electrode and a second electrode that face into the treatment volume; an inlet port for intake of solid waste to be treated; an outlet port for disposal of inert solid products of reaction; a supply port for intake of a gas for supplying the aforesaid plasma torch; and a discharge port for discharge of gaseous products of reaction. The first electrode and the second electrode are arranged opposed to one another, and the casing is mounted rotatable about an axis of rotation. A treatment system is also provided incorporating the treatment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: MANUEL LAI, CARLO FERRARO, SIMONA TUSACCIU, ILARIA SCHIAVI