Patents by Inventor Davide Drocco

Davide Drocco 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: 20210386075
    Abstract: A kneading tool of a type prearranged for being mounted rotatable about an axis of rotation of a kneading machine includes: a central shaft defining a main axis; and plurality of arms transverse to said shaft, which are positioned in different orientations about the main axis and/or in different positions along said axis so as to be staggered and not overlying with respect to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventor: Davide DROCCO
  • Patent number: 10631545
    Abstract: A mixing system includes a mixing machine and a device for collecting material of the mixture that remains adherent to the implement of the machine, at the end of a mixing step. The collecting device has a collecting surface that is associated to movement means designed to guide the surface in a first direction and a second direction, so that this can pass, as a result of the movement in both directions, from a first condition, where the surface extends at least prevalently in the first direction, to a second condition, where the surface extends at least prevalently in the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: SANCASSIANO S.P.A.
    Inventor: Davide Drocco
  • Patent number: 10458528
    Abstract: A system for overturning tanks of kneading machines includes an overturning unit provided with means for fixing a tank to itself. The means for fixing has an elastic actuation member, which is loaded by exploiting the downward movement of the overturning unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: SANCASSIANO S.P.A.
    Inventor: Davide Drocco
  • Patent number: 9907313
    Abstract: A system for overturning tanks, in particular tanks of kneading machines, includes a vertical supporting structure, an overturning unit, which is mobile along the structure between a lowered position and a raised position and can turn about an axis transverse to the vertical direction, and a system for driving the movement of said unit between said lowered position and said raised position. A further actuation system is provided for governing the movement of rotation of said unit independently of said movement between said lowered position and said raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Sancassiano S.p.A.
    Inventor: Davide Drocco
  • Publication number: 20170280732
    Abstract: A mixing system includes a mixing machine and a device for collecting material of the mixture that remains adherent to the implement of the machine, at the end of a mixing step. The collecting device has a collecting surface that is associated to movement means designed to guide the surface in a first direction and a second direction, so that this can pass, as a result of the movement in both directions, from a first condition, where the surface extends at least prevalently in the first direction, to a second condition, where the surface extends at least prevalently in the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: Sancassiano S.p.A.
    Inventor: Davide DROCCO
  • Publication number: 20170172157
    Abstract: A method for dispensing a mixture to a forming line includes using a hopper to produce individual batches that are fed to the forming line. A given amount of mixture is uploaded in succession, and the hopper is actuated so as to produce from the aforesaid given amount of mixture a maximum number of batches less than or equal to four.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Sancassiano S.p.A.
    Inventor: Davide DROCCO
  • Publication number: 20170055536
    Abstract: A system for overturning tanks, in particular tanks of kneading machines, includes a vertical supporting structure, an overturning unit, which is mobile along the structure between a lowered position and a raised position and can turn about an axis transverse to the vertical direction, and a system for driving the movement of said unit between said lowered position and said raised position. A further actuation system is provided for governing the movement of rotation of said unit independently of said movement between said lowered position and said raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Sancassiano S.p.A.
    Inventor: Davide DROCCO
  • Publication number: 20170059018
    Abstract: A system for overturning tanks of kneading machines includes an overturning unit provided with means for fixing a tank to itself. The means for fixing has an elastic actuation member, which is loaded by exploiting the downward movement of the overturning unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Sancassiano S.p.A.
    Inventor: Davide DROCCO
  • Patent number: 9516884
    Abstract: A bowl for a kneading machine includes a bottom provided with an opening, a discharge device equipped with a plug, and an actuator configured for moving the plug between a position for closing the opening, in which the latter is engaged by the plug, and a position of discharge of the bowl, in which the opening is disengaged from the plug so as to be able to discharge through it the dough prepared in the machine. The actuator is a linear actuator configured for moving the plug, and cam means are configured for guiding movement of the plug along a path comprising a horizontal rectilinear stretch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: SANCASSIANO S.P.A.
    Inventor: Davide Drocco
  • Publication number: 20150063055
    Abstract: A bowl for a kneading machine includes a bottom provided with an opening, a discharge device equipped with a plug, and an actuator configured for moving the plug between a position for closing the opening, in which the latter is engaged by the plug, and a position of discharge of the bowl, in which the opening is disengaged from the plug so as to be able to discharge through it the dough prepared in the machine. The actuator is a linear actuator configured for moving the plug, and cam means are configured for guiding movement of the plug along a path comprising a horizontal rectilinear stretch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Davide DROCCO
  • Patent number: 8322912
    Abstract: A machine for the production of dough mixes for foodstuffs includes a fixed tank and at least two kneading implements with fixed axes of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Sancassiano S.p.A.
    Inventor: Davide Drocco
  • Publication number: 20110273953
    Abstract: A tank comprising a vessel wall and a bottom fixed to said vessel wall. The bottom comprises a portion obtained by chip-removing machining. The tank can be used for a machine for kneading foodstuff substances in which the tank can be driven in rotation by driving means of driving said machine. The aforesaid portion is prearranged for direct engagement with the aforesaid driving means of the kneading machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Davide DROCCO
  • Publication number: 20080225633
    Abstract: A machine for the production of dough mixes for foodstuffs includes a fixed tank and at least two kneading implements with fixed axes of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: SANCASSIANO S.P.A.
    Inventors: Davide DROCCO, Giuseppe SITIA
  • Publication number: 20080226785
    Abstract: A machine for the production of dough mixes, in particular dough mixes for foodstuffs, includes a plurality of chambers, set in succession and communicating with one another via respective passages for enabling a flow of dough from each chamber to the next one; and at least one kneading implement provided in each chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: SANCASSIANO S.P.A.
    Inventors: Davide DROCCO, Giuseppe SITIA
  • Patent number: 7073934
    Abstract: The invention relates to a kneading machine which comprises a substantially cylindrical bowl for containing a mass to be kneaded and a pair of kneading tools rotatable within the bowl with the same direction of rotation, around two axes parallel to the axis of the bowl, so as to define two theoretical cylinders which are substantially tangent both to each other and to the circumferential wall of bowl. Each kneading tool comprises at least one arm which extends substantially on the periphery of the respective theoretical cylinder, so that each arm has an orbital movement around the respective axis of rotation. Each kneading arm is substantially straight for at least one part of its length and is parallel or slightly incline with respect to a generatrix of the respective theoretical cylinder. Preferably the rotations of the two arms are synchronize with each other so that the two arms pass substantially simultaneously at the area where the two respectively theoretical cylinders are tangent to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Sancassiano
    Inventors: Giovanni Mazza, Davide Drocco
  • Patent number: 6997597
    Abstract: A kneading machine for flour-based mixes, particularly for bakery products, comprises two kneading implements turning within a rotating tank having a cylindrical shape, with concordant directions of rotation, about two axes, which are parallel to the axis of the tank and are set at a distance from the axis of the tank so as to describe two theoretical cylinders that are substantially tangential both with respect to one another and with respect to the circumferential wall of the tank. Each arm describes an orbital movement about the respective axis of rotation and is set inclined with respect to a straight line generatrix of its theoretical cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Sancassiano S.p.A.
    Inventor: Davide Drocco
  • Publication number: 20050111295
    Abstract: A horizontal kneading machine is described herein, having a tank and two kneading tools rotatable with concurrent directions of rotation around two horizontal and parallel axes inside the tank in such a way as to define two mutually tangential theoretical cylinders. Each kneading tool comprise a kneading arm substantially rectilinear and positioned along a direction that substantially coincides with a generatrix of the respective theoretical cylinder, or is slightly inclined relative thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventor: Davide Drocco
  • Publication number: 20040213078
    Abstract: A kneading machine for flour-based mixes, particularly for bakery products, comprises two kneading implements turning within a rotating tank having a cylindrical shape, with concordant directions of rotation, about two axes, which are parallel to the axis of the tank and are set at a distance from the axis of the tank so as to describe two theoretical cylinders that are substantially tangential both with respect to one another and with respect to the circumferential wall of the tank. Each arm describes an orbital movement about the respective axis of rotation and is set inclined with respect to a straight line generatrix of its theoretical cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: SANCASSIANO S.P.A
    Inventor: Davide Drocco
  • Publication number: 20030167931
    Abstract: The invention relates to a kneading machine which comprises a substantially cylindrical bowl for containing a mass to be kneaded and a pair of kneading tools rotatable within the bowl with the same direction of rotation, around two axes parallel to the axis of the bowl, so as to define two theoretical cylinders which are substantially tangent both to each other and to the circumferential wall of bowl. Each kneading tool comprises at least one arm which extends substantially on the periphery of the respective theoretical cylinder, so that each arm has an orbital movement around the respective axis of rotation. Each kneading arm is substantially straight for at least one part of its length and is parallel or slightly incline with respect to a generatrix of the respective theoretical cylinder. Preferably the rotations of the two arms are synchronize with each other so that the two arms pass substantially simultaneously at the area where the two respectively theoretical cylinders are tangent to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: SANCASSIANO SPA
    Inventors: Giovanni Mazza, Davide Drocco
  • Publication number: 20030053368
    Abstract: A spiral-type kneading machine for the preparation of flour-based mixtures comprises a non-rotating circular bowl and a spiral-shaped kneading tool rotatable inside the bowl. The spiral-shaped kneading tool has its axis substantially coincident with the axis of the bowl and occupies substantially the entire space contained within the bowl. The tool cooperates with a fixed member projecting upwardly from the bottom of the bowl and spaced from the central axis thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: SANCASSIANO SPA
    Inventor: Davide Drocco