Patents by Inventor Fabio Nardini

Fabio Nardini 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).

  • Gas sensor chamber and odor detection method
    Patent number: 7051573
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chamber (2) for gas sensors (9) to be used in a device (1) for detecting aromas or odors. The chamber (2) comprises three portions (5, 6, 7) in which there is a uniform, turbulence-free flow (F) of gas or vapors to be analyzed, and at least one gas sensor (9) positioned in the central portion in such a way as to be immersed in and to laterally and tangentially interact with the flow (F). The chamber (2) also comprises a heating and temperature regulating device (16, 17). The invention also relates to an odor detection method which comprises a step in which a uniform, turbulence-free flow (F) of gas or vapor interacts with a gas sensor (9) laterally and tangentially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Sacmi Cooperativā Meccanici Imola Societa' Cooperativā
    Inventors: Andrea Bresciani, Andrea Ravagnani, Fabio Nardini
  • Gas sensor chamber and odor detection method
    Publication number: 20040244465
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chamber (2) for gas sensors (9) to be used in a device (1) for detecting aromas or odors. The chamber (2) comprises three portions (5, 6, 7) in which there is a uniform, turbulence-free flow (F) of gas or vapors to be analyzed, and at least one gas sensor (9) positioned in the central portion in such a way as to be immersed in and to laterally and tangentially interact with the flow (F). The chamber (2) also comprises a heating and temperature regulating device (16, 17). The invention also relates to an odor detection method which comprises a step in which a uniform, turbulence-free flow (F) of gas or vapor interacts with a gas sensor (9) laterally and tangentially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: Sacmi Cooperativa Meccanici Imola Soc. Coop. a.r.l .
    Inventors: Andrea Bresciani, Andrea Ravagnani, Fabio Nardini