Patents by Inventor Diego Nini

Diego Nini 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: 12589915
    Abstract: A tap (1) for dispensing liquids from a container is described, comprising a main body (3) adapted to be placed at the dispensing end of the container and comprising an integrated tamper-evident guarantee ring (3.1) which can be removed in a first opening step of the tap (1), a valve (5) inserted between a lower fixing body (4) and the main body (3), including slits (5.2) for the penetration of a dispensing dart (6), the lower fixing body (4) designed to block the valve (5) and allow the correct opening and closing and sealing of the slots (5.2) of the valve (5), and an upper cap (2) mounted on the main body (3) and anchored to the security ring (3.1) integrated in the main body (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: VITOP MOULDING S.R.L.
    Inventor: Diego Nini
  • Publication number: 20260022007
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing tap (1, 1B, 1C) is described, comprising: a containment body (4); an internal valve or elastic dome membrane (5) contained within the body (4); a driving element (3) partially contained within the body (4) and operatively coupled to the internal valve or membrane (5) to enable/disable a supply of liquid from the tap (1, 1B, 1C); and a cap (2, 2B) placed above the body (4) to cover the tap (1, 1B, 1C), the cap (2, 2B) being composed of a main body (2.13) equipped with a movable seal (2.1) with automatic opening fixed to the fixed main body (2.13) due to hinges (2.2) and jumpers/teeth (2.8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Inventor: Diego NINI
  • Patent number: 12428286
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a liquid dispensing tap, comprising: a containment body; an internal valve or elastic dome membrane contained within the body; a driving element partially contained within the body and operatively coupled to the internal valve or membrane to enable/disable a supply of liquid from the tap; and a cap placed above the body to cover the tap, the cap being composed of a main body equipped with a movable seal with automatic opening fixed to the fixed main body due to hinges and jumpers/teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2025
    Assignee: VITOP MOULDING S.R.L.
    Inventor: Diego Nini
  • Publication number: 20250289706
    Abstract: A dispensing tap for liquids containers includes a main containing body equipped on one side with a liquid dispensing end and on the opposite side with an end designed to perform a connection with a container of liquids; a cap for actuating dispensing operations placed above the liquid dispensing end; and a stem for opening and closing the dispensing of liquids, placed inside the dispensing end and operatively coupled to the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2024
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventor: Diego NINI
  • Publication number: 20250115469
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing tap (1, 1B, 1C) is described, comprising: a containment body (4); an internal valve or elastic dome membrane (5) contained within the body (4); a driving element (3) partially contained within the body (4) and operatively coupled to the internal valve or membrane (5) to enable/disable a supply of liquid from the tap (1, 1B, 1C); and a cap (2, 2B) placed above the body (4) to cover the tap (1, 1B, 1C), the cap (2, 2B) being composed of a main body (2.13) equipped with a movable seal (2.1) with automatic opening fixed to the fixed main body (2.13) due to hinges (2.2) and jumpers/teeth (2.8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2022
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventor: Diego NINI
  • Publication number: 20250011045
    Abstract: A tap (1) for dispensing liquids from a container is described, comprising a main body (3) adapted to be placed at the dispensing end of the container and comprising an integrated tamper-evident guarantee ring (3.1) which can be removed in a first opening step of the tap (1), a valve (5) inserted between a lower fixing body (4) and the main body (3), including slits (5.2) for the penetration of a dispensing dart (6), the lower fixing body (4) designed to block the valve (5) and allow the correct opening and closing and sealing of the slots (5.2) of the valve (5), and an upper cap (2) mounted on the main body (3) and anchored to the security ring (3.1) integrated in the main body (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventor: Diego NINI
  • Patent number: 12145835
    Abstract: A dispensing tap (1) is described, including: a support and containment body (2) equipped with an elongated neck (I); a locking ring (3A, 3B) located externally around the elongated neck (I) of the body (2); and a cap (4) inserted inside the elongated neck (I) of the body (2). The body further includes a second central part (II), connected to the elongated neck (I), designed to operatively couple with the locking ring; and a third base zone (III), connected to the second central zone (II).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: VITOP MOULDING S.R.L.
    Inventor: Diego Nini
  • Publication number: 20240367963
    Abstract: A dispensing tap for container fluids includes a support body; an elastic actuating button designed to allow and stop a fluid delivery, the elastic button being operatively connected to the support body; and a first stem or a second stem designed to allow and interrupt the delivery of fluid, the first stem or the second stem being contained in the support body and being operatively connected and activated by the elastic button, the first stem or the second stem having one of its ends in operative coupling with a fluid outlet end of the support body, the first stem or the second stem being equipped with closing lips at the fluid outlet end of the support body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventor: Diego NINI
  • Patent number: 12134553
    Abstract: A tamper-preventing liquid-dispensing tap (1, 1B) with automatic opening includes a first body (4, 4B) having a removal-preventing and tamper-preventing element with sharped edge (4.5, 4B.5); an internal valve or membrane with elastic dome (5) contained in the first body (4); a second driving element (3) contained in and operatively coupled with the valve or membrane (5); and a cap (2, 2B) having integrated sealing elements (2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 2.8; 2B.1, 2B.2, 2B.6, 2B.8) which remain fastened to the cap (2, 2B), which is stably constrained with the first body (4, 4B) forming a single component which cannot be divided, the cap (2, 2B) further operatively coupled with the second driving element (3); wherein the second driving element (3) is designed to be driven by the cap (2) to allow opening and simultaneously breaking the seal elements (2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 2.8; 2B.1, 2B.2, 2B.6, 2B.8) of the tap (1, 1B).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: VITOP MOULDING S.R.L.
    Inventor: Diego Nini
  • Patent number: 11958737
    Abstract: A dispensing tap for liquids containers includes a main containing body equipped on one side with a liquid dispensing end and on the opposite side with an end designed to perform a connection with a container of liquids; a cap for actuating dispensing operations placed above the liquid dispensing end; and a stem for opening and closing the dispensing of liquids, placed inside the dispensing end and operatively coupled to the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Vitop Moulding S.R.L.
    Inventor: Diego Nini
  • Publication number: 20230278851
    Abstract: A dispensing tap (1) is described, comprising: a support and containment body (2) equipped with an elongated neck (I); a locking ring (3A, 3B) located externally around the elongated neck (I) of the body (2); and a cap (4) inserted inside the elongated neck (I) of the body (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventor: Diego NINI
  • Publication number: 20220411252
    Abstract: A tamper-preventing liquid-dispensing tap (1, 1B) with automatic opening includes a first body (4, 4B) having a removal-preventing and tamper-preventing element with sharped edge (4.5, 4B.5); an internal valve or membrane with elastic dome (5) contained in the first body (4); a second driving element (3) contained in and operatively coupled with the valve or membrane (5); and a cap (2, 2B) having integrated sealing elements (2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 2.8; 2B.1, 2B.2, 2B.6, 2B.8) which remain fastened to the cap (2, 2B), which is stably constrained with the first body (4, 4B) forming a single component which cannot be divided, the cap (2, 2B) further operatively coupled with the second driving element (3); wherein the second driving element (3) is designed to be driven by the cap (2) to allow opening and simultaneously breaking the seal elements (2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 2.8; 2B.1, 2B.2, 2B.6, 2B.8) of the tap (1, 1B).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventor: Diego NINI
  • Publication number: 20220411253
    Abstract: A dispensing tap for liquids containers includes a main containing body equipped on one side with a liquid dispensing end and on the opposite side with an end designed to perform a connection with a container of liquids; a cap for actuating dispensing operations placed above the liquid dispensing end; and a stem for opening and closing the dispensing of liquids, placed inside the dispensing end and operatively coupled to the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventor: Diego NINI
  • Patent number: 11390442
    Abstract: A tap is described for delivering liquids from a container: including: a main body to be placed at the delivery end of the container; a valve inserted between a lower fastening body and the main body, which includes slits to ensure the air-tightness allowing liquids to pass only when opening the tap; the lower fastening body to be placed on the delivery end of the container; and an upper plug placed over the main body; the main body includes a tamper evident warranty ring integrated and removable when first opening the tap; and the upper plug is assembled on the main body and anchored to the warranty ring integrated in the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: VITOP MOULDING S.R.L.
    Inventor: Diego Nini
  • Patent number: 11365112
    Abstract: A delivering tap is described, for delivering liquids from a container including a main body with a connecting element that includes a fitting component for fitting with the container, and a supporting body adapted to be closed by a plug including an upper plug, an internal sealing valve and a stem, the supporting body including an outlet opening, an internal sealing surface and an external guiding component; the upper plug including the internal guiding component, a first fastening component and an upper sealing component; the stem including a second fastening component to the first fastening component of the upper plug, a stem sealing component, and the lower sealing component; the internal valve including a second valve sealing component and the first valve sealing component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: VITOP MOULDING S.R.L.
    Inventor: Diego Nini
  • Publication number: 20220041426
    Abstract: A delivering tap is described, for delivering liquids from a container comprising a main body with a connecting element comprising fitting means with the container, and a supporting body adapted to be closed by a plug comprising an upper plug, an internal sealing valve and a stem, the supporting body comprising an outlet opening, an internal sealing surface and external guiding means; the upper plug comprising the internal guiding means, first fastening means and upper sealing means; the stem comprising second fastening means to the first fastening means of the upper plug, stem sealing means, and the lower sealing means; the internal valve comprising second valve sealing means and the first valve sealing means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: VITOP MOULDING S.R.L.
    Inventor: Diego NINI
  • Publication number: 20200369449
    Abstract: A tap is described for delivering liquids from a container comprising: a main body to be placed at the delivery end of the container; a valve inserted between a lower fastening body and the main body, which comprises slits to ensure the air-tightness allowing liquids to pass only when opening the tap; the lower fastening body to be placed on the delivery end of the container; and an upper plug placed over the main body; the main body comprises a tamper evident warranty ring integrated and removable when first opening the tap; and the upper plug is assembled on the main body and anchored to the warranty ring integrated in the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: VITOP MOULDING S.R.L.
    Inventor: Diego NINI
  • Patent number: 10752411
    Abstract: A container for liquids equipped with delivering plug comprises: a main body placed at the delivery end of the container, a lower closing piston inside the main body, from the side oriented towards inside the container, and an upper cover with collapsible membrane/push-button placed inside the main body, from the side oriented towards outside the container; the upper cover with collapsible membrane/push-button fastened to the main body comprises a central push-button equipped with internal weakening points, to allow deforming the central push-button passing from a closing position to a stable using/opening position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Vitop Moulding S.R.L.
    Inventor: Diego Nini
  • Patent number: 10696536
    Abstract: A delivering tap for delivering liquids from a container includes a main body with a connecting element having fitting means with the container, and a supporting body adapted to be closed by a plug associated with a cam seal, the supporting body comprising a first opening for exiting liquid, and sealing means associated with the first opening and plug, the supporting body comprising external guiding means obtained on its external surface to guide the plug in the opening and closing of the plug cooperating with a cam profile, the plug comprising a central cylinder having lower sealing means obtained at its lower end and adapted to be coupled with the sealing means of the main body to determine the seal of the plug next to the first opening, the cam profile being made of two parts, the first part on the plug and the second part on the cam seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Vitop Moulding S.R.L.
    Inventor: Diego Nini
  • Publication number: 20200180825
    Abstract: A container for liquids equipped with delivering plug comprises: a main body placed at the delivery end of the container, a lower closing piston inside the main body, from the side oriented towards inside the container, and an upper cover with collapsible membrane/push-button placed inside the main body, from the side oriented towards outside the container; the upper cover with collapsible membrane/push-button fastened to the main body comprises a central push-button equipped with internal weakening points, to allow deforming the central push-button passing from a closing position to a stable using/opening position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventor: Diego NINI