Patents by Inventor Claudio Adolfo Pietro Tonelli
Claudio Adolfo Pietro Tonelli 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).
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Patent number: 11725082Abstract: The invention relates to a method for attenuating vibrations and/or shocks, said method comprising providing a damper assembly which comprises a moving part and a supramolecular polymer in contact with said moving part, and exposing said moving part to said vibrations and/or shocks, wherein said supramolecular polymer is obtained by reacting: at least one first polymer [polymer (P1)] comprising a polymer chain [chain (R)] consisting of a plurality of non-ionisable recurring units [units (U)], said polymer (P1) having two chain ends (E1, E1?), each end comprising at least one ionisable acid group, and at least one second polymer [polymer (P2)] comprising a polymer chain [chain (R)] consisting of a plurality of recurring units [units (U)], said chain (R) being equal to or different from that of polymer (P1), and said polymer (P2) having two chain ends (E2, E2?), each end comprising at least one ionisable amino group.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignees: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A., POLITECNICO DI MILANOInventors: Claudio Adolfo Pietro Tonelli, Floryan De Campo, Antonio Mattia Grande
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Publication number: 20220251308Abstract: The invention relates to a method for attenuating vibrations and/or shocks, said method comprising providing a damper assembly which comprises a moving part and a supramolecular polymer in contact with said moving part, and exposing said moving part to said vibrations and/or shocks, wherein said supramolecular polymer is obtained by reacting: at least one first polymer [polymer (P1)] comprising a polymer chain [chain (R)] consisting of a plurality of non-ionisable recurring units [units (U)], said polymer (P1) having two chain ends (E1, E1?), each end comprising at least one ionisable acid group, and at least one second polymer [polymer (P2)] comprising a polymer chain [chain (R)] consisting of a plurality of recurring units [units (U)], said chain (R) being equal to or different from that of polymer (P1), and said polymer (P2) having two chain ends (E2, E2?), each end comprising at least one ionisable amino group.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Claudio Adolfo Pietro TONELLI, Floryan DE CAMPO, Antonio Mattia GRANDE
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Patent number: 10723839Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a (per)fluoropolyether amine comprising reacting a sulfonic ester of a (per)fluoropolyether alcohol with an excess of ammonia or organic amine at selected temperature is herein disclosed. The process allows obtaining (per)fluoropolyether amines, in particular primary, secondary and tertiary (per)fluoropolyether amines with high yields and selectivity and can be conveniently applied on an industrial scale.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Claudio Adolfo Pietro Tonelli, Ivan Diego Wlassics, Giuseppe Marchionni
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Patent number: 10696768Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a crosslinkable fluoropolymer, to said crosslinkable fluoropolymer and the crosslinked fluoropolymer obtainable therefrom, to a film comprising said crosslinkable fluoropolymer or said crosslinked fluoropolymer and to uses of said crosslinked fluoropolymer film in various applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2015Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALITY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Marco Apostolo, Francesco Maria Triulzi, Paula Cojocaru, Ivan Wlassics, Giuseppe Marchionni, Claudio Adolfo Pietro Tonelli
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Patent number: 10689472Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a crosslinkable fluoropolymer, to said crosslinkable fluoropolymer and the crosslinked fluoropolymer obtainable therefrom, to a film comprising said crosslinkable fluoropolymer or said crosslinked fluoropolymer and to uses of said crosslinked fluoropolymer film in various applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2015Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALITY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Claudio Adolfo Pietro Tonelli, Ivan Wlassics, Alessio Marrani, Ivan Falco, Giuseppe Marchionni
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Publication number: 20200165392Abstract: A fluorinated aromatic sulfone polymer [polymer (F-PS)] comprising: recurring units [units (A)] derived from at least one dihalo-diaryl sulfone [monomer (A)]; recurring units [units (B)] derived from at least one aromatic diol [monomer (B)]; at least one unit [units (PFPE)] derived from at least one fully or partially fluorinated polyether alcohol (PFPE alcohol), said polymer (F-PS) having a fluorine content ranging from 0.1% to 10% wt, is herein disclosed. Films and membranes obtained from (F-PS) are also disclosed, as well as their use in filtration methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2018Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Ritu AHUJA, Trupti NALAWADE, Emanuele DI NICOLO', Giovanni FONTANA, Ivan Diego WLASSICS, Giuseppe MARCHIONNI, Claudio Adolfo Pietro TONELLI
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Patent number: 10533071Abstract: Disclosed are mixtures containing: mono- and bi-functional polymers [polymers (P-A) and (P—B)] comprising a plurality of (per)fluoropolyether segments [segments (SRF)] joined together by hydrogenated (poly)ether segments [segments (SH)], said polymers having two ends, wherein one or both ends comprises a hydroxy or a leaving group; a non-functional polymer comprising a plurality of (per)fluoropolyether segments (SRF) joined together by hydrogenated (poly)ether segments (SH), with the proviso that the hydrogenated (poly)ether segments (SH) are not segments of formula —CH2OCH2OCH2—. Disclosed are also monofunctional polymers (P-A) that can be isolated from such mixtures. Methods for the obtainment of the mixtures and for separating the polymers therein contained are also provided, as well as methods of using the mixtures or each polymer therein contained as intermediates or building blocks for the synthesis of other polymers or as ingredients of compositions.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Claudio Adolfo Pietro Tonelli, Ivan Wlassics, Giuseppe Marchionni, Letanzio Bragante
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Patent number: 10377857Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic polyamides (PA) comprising recurring units derived from a PFPE dicarboxylic acid (PFPA-DA) or a PFPE diamine (PFPE-NN) in a defined weight amount with respect to other units derived from the other monomers used in the course of polymerization. Polyamides (PA) are endowed with improved surface properties, chemical resistance and reduced brittleness and do not require the addiction of impact modifiers.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Claudio Adolfo Pietro Tonelli, Ivan Wlassics, Giuseppe Marchionni, Sanjay Gurbasappa Charati, Ritu Ahuja, Gourav Upadhyay
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Publication number: 20190194455Abstract: Thermoplastic polyamides [polyamides (PA)] comprising (per)fluoropolyether and polyorganosiloxane recurring units are herein disclosed. Thanks to the use of appropriate amounts and ratios of (per)fluoropolyether and polyorganosiloxane monomers in the polymerization, polyamides (PA) are endowed with high hydro- and oleo-repellence, favourable mechanical properties and resistance to stain, which makes them suitable for a variety applications, including the manufacture and/or surface treatment of medical articles, fuel line hoses, miniature circuit breakers, electrical switches, smart devices, devices for printers, and food packagings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Ritu AHUJA, Chinmay NARDELE, Claudio Adolfo Pietro TONELLI, Ivan Diego WLASSICS
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Patent number: 10280247Abstract: The present invention relates to non-aqueous fluoropolymer compositions useful for the preparation of polymeric materials.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Claudio Adolfo Pietro Tonelli, Solange Barbieri, Giuseppe Marchionni
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Publication number: 20190100619Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a (per)fluoropolyether amine comprising reacting a sulfonic ester of a (per)fluoropolyether alcohol with an excess of ammonia or organic amine at selected temperature is herein disclosed. The process allows obtaining (per)fluoropolyether amines, in particular primary, secondary and tertiary (per)fluoropolyether amines with high yields and selectivity and can be conveniently applied on an industrial scale.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2016Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Claudio Adolfo Pietro TONELLI, Ivan Diego WLASSICS, Giuseppe MARCHIONNI
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Publication number: 20190062496Abstract: A method for the manufacture of fluorinated polymers and polymers obtainable therefrom are herein disclosed. The method envisages the reaction of a) first reagent [reagent (R1)] which is an alcohol selected from a (per)fluoropolyether (PFPE) alcohol a fluoroalkylene diol and a mixture thereof; b) a second reagent [reagent (R2)] which is a sulfonic ester of a PFPE, a sulfonic diester of a fluoroalkylene diol or a mixture thereof and, optionally, c) a third reagent which is a mono-functional (per)haloalkyl alcohol or a sulfonic ester thereof in the presence of an organic or inorganic base. At least reagent (R1) is a PFPE alcohol (A) or at least reagent (R2) is a PFPE sulfonic ester (B) and the overall equivalents of alcohols are the same as the overall equivalents of sulfonic esters. The method allows to obtain in a convenient way non-functional polymers comprising at least a PFPE segment and having high molecular weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy S.p.A.Inventors: Claudio Adolfo Pietro TONELLI, Ivan Diego WLASSICS, Stefano MILLEFANTI, Letanzio BRAGANTE, Solange BARBIERI, Giuseppe MARCHIONNI
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Patent number: 10179836Abstract: A polymer [polymer (P)] comprising a plurality of (per)fluoropolyether (PFPE) segments [segments (SRF)] joined together by hydrogenated (poly)ether segments [segments (SH)], said polymers (P) having two end groups [groups (E)], each group (E) comprising a hydroxy or a leaving group, with the proviso that the hydrogenated (poly)ether segment (SH) is not a segment of formula —CH2OCH2 OCH2— is herein disclosed. Disclosed is also a method for the manufacture of polymer (P) and a polymer obtainable by full or partial fluorination of polymer (P). Polymer (P) and polymers obtainable therefrom by full or partial fluorination can be conveniently used in the manufacture of lubricant compositions or of compositions for imparting hydro-/oleo-repellence to substrates. Said polymers can also be used as intermediates for the manufacture of other polymers or block copolymers.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Claudio Adolfo Pietro Tonelli, Solange Barbieri, Ivan Wlassics, Letanzio Bragante, Giuseppe Marchionni
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Publication number: 20180319982Abstract: A method for providing a fluorinated polyamide is herein provided. The method envisages the copolymerization of a (per)fluoropolyether comprising amino or acid functional groups with a mixture of a hydrogenated dicarboxylic acid and a diamine and/or an aminoacid or lactam in the presence of a hydrogenated monocarboxylic acid and/or a hydrogenated monoamine. By appropriate selection of the functionality of the reaction mixture, fluorinated polyamides having an average molecular weight (Mw) lower than 16,000 and a content of PFPE segments ranging from 5% to 50% wt are obtained. These polyamides can be advantageously used as additives for other polyamides, in particular for non-fluorinated polyamides to provide blends that can be formed into shaped articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Claudio Adolfo Pietro TONELLI, Ritu AHUJA, Giuseppe MARCHIONNI, Ivan Diego WLASSICS, Sibdas SINGHAMAHAPATRA
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Publication number: 20180079850Abstract: The present invention relates to non-aqueous fluoropolymer compositions useful for the preparation of polymeric materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Claudio Adolfo Pietro TONELLI, Solange BARBIERI, Giuseppe MARCHIONNI
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Publication number: 20170369645Abstract: A polymer [polymer (P)] comprising a plurality of (per)fluoropolyether (PFPE) segments [segments (SRF)] joined together by hydrogenated (poly)ether segments [segments (SH)], said polymers (P) having two end groups [groups (E)], each group (E) comprising a hydroxy or a leaving group, with the proviso that the hydrogenated (polytether segment (SH) is not a segment of formula —CH2OCH2 2 OCH2— is herein disclosed. Disclosed is also a method for the manufacture of polymer (P) and a polymer obtainable by full or partial fluorination of polymer (P). Polymer (P) and polymers obtainable therefrom by full or partial fluorination can be conveniently used in the manufacture of lubricant compositions or of compositions for imparting hydro-/oleo-repellence to substrates. Said polymers can also be used as intermediates for the manufacture of other polymers or block copolymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Claudio Adolfo Pietro TONELLI, Solange BARBIERI, Ivan WLASSICS, Letanzio BRAGANTE, Giuseppe MARCHIONNI
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Patent number: 9828444Abstract: A poly-[1-4]-D-glucosamine derivative comprising [1-4]-D-glucosamine recurring units and comprising a fluoropolyether chain bound to the nitrogen atom in the C-2 position of at least one of the [1-4]-D-glucosamine recurring units.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2013Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Ivan Wlassics, Claudio Adolfo Pietro Tonelli, Giuseppe Marchionni
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Publication number: 20170327641Abstract: Disclosed are mixtures containing: mono- and bi-functional polymers [polymers (P-A) and (P-B)] comprising a plurality of (per)fluoropolyether segments [segments (SRF)] joined together by hydrogenated (poly)ether segments [segments (SH)], said polymers having two ends, wherein one or both ends comprises a hydroxy or a leaving group; a non-functional polymer comprising a plurality of (per)fluoropolyether segments (S) joined together by hydrogenated (poly)ether segments (SB), with the proviso that the hydrogenated (poly)ether segments (SRF) are not segments of formula —CH2OCH2OCH2—. Disclosed are also monofunctional polymers (P-A) that can be isolated from such mixtures. Methods for the obtainment of the mixtures and for separating the polymers therein contained are also provided, as well as methods of using the mixtures or each polymer therein contained as intermediates or building blocks for the synthesis of other polymers or as ingredients of compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Claudio Adolfo Pietro TONELLI, Ivan WLASSICS, Giuseppe MARCHIONNI, Letanzio BRAGANTE
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Patent number: 9683151Abstract: The invention relates to a non-aqueous fluoropolymer composition comprising: a) at least one fluorinated ionizable polymer [polymer (A)] as defined in the description, and b) at least one fluorinated ionizable polymer [polymer (B)] as defined in the description; c) at least one fluorinated solvent; and d) at least one alcohol. The invention further relates to a process for manufacturing the composition and to the use of the composition for preparing polymeric materials.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2013Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Silvia Rita Petricci, Solange Barbieri, Claudio Adolfo Pietro Tonelli, Giuseppe Marchionni
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Patent number: 9676909Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a grafted fluoropolymer [polymer (Fg)], said process comprising reacting: A) at least one fluoropolymer comprising at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group and a carboxylic acid group [polymer (F)], B) at least one polyoxyalkylene (POA) of formula (I): RB—(CH2—O)x—(CH2CHRAO)n—(CH2—O)x?—RC, wherein at least one of RB and RC is a reactive group comprising at least one heteroatom selected from oxygen and nitrogen different from the hydroxyl group, the remaining, if any, being a —[O]z—CH3 alkyl group, wherein z is 0 or 1, RA is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C5 alkyl group, x and x?, equal to or different from each other, are independently 0 or 1, and n is an integer comprised between 2 and 1000, preferably between 5 and 200, C) optionally, in the presence of at least one catalyst, and D) optionally, in the presence of at least one organic solvent (S).Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Ivan Wlassics, Roberto Biancardi, Pasquale Campanelli, Emanuele Di Nicolo', Aldo Sanguineti, Claudio Adolfo Pietro Tonelli