Patents by Inventor Franco A. Cisternino

Franco A. Cisternino 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: 11702553
    Abstract: A method to prevent corrosion of a susceptible article of a two-article system, in which first and second articles of the two-article system have surfaces facing one another and in which the two articles have different anodic indices includes applying a coating material to the surface of the first article and curing the coating material on the surface of the first article. The method further includes contacting and securing the surface of the first article with the surface of the second article. The two articles exhibit substantially no corrosion following exposure to a corrosive environment under standard GMW17026 for a 15 year simulated test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Nylok LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Stupar, Franco A. Cisternino, Eugene D. Sessa, Robin F. Monahan
  • Publication number: 20220228007
    Abstract: A method to prevent corrosion of a susceptible article of a two-article system, in which first and second articles of the two-article system have surfaces facing one another and in which the two articles have different anodic indices includes applying a coating material to the surface of the first article and curing the coating material on the surface of the first article. The method further includes contacting and securing the surface of the first article with the surface of the second article. The two articles exhibit substantially no corrosion following exposure to a corrosive environment under standard GMW17026 for a 15 year simulated test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Stupar, Franco A. Cisternino, Eugene D. Sessa, Robin F. Monahan
  • Patent number: 11186728
    Abstract: A method to prevent corrosion of a susceptible article of a two-article system, in which first and second articles of the two-article system have surfaces facing one another and in which the two articles have different anodic indices includes applying a coating material to the surface of the first article and curing the coating material on the surface of the first article. The method further includes contacting and securing the surface of the first article with the surface of the second article. The two articles exhibit substantially no corrosion following exposure to a corrosive environment under standard GMW17026 for a 15 year simulated test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Nylok LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Stupar, Franco A. Cisternino, Eugene D. Sessa, Robin F. Monahan
  • Publication number: 20200062971
    Abstract: A method to prevent corrosion of a susceptible article of a two-article system, in which first and second articles of the two-article system have surfaces facing one another and in which the two articles have different anodic indices includes applying a coating material to the surface of the first article and curing the coating material on the surface of the first article. The method further includes contacting and securing the surface of the first article with the surface of the second article. The two articles exhibit substantially no corrosion following exposure to a corrosive environment under standard GMW17026 for a 15 year simulated test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Stupar, Franco A. Cisternino, Eugene D. Sessa, Robin F. Monahan
  • Patent number: 10465077
    Abstract: A method to prevent corrosion of a susceptible article of a two-article system, in which first and second articles of the two-article system have surfaces facing one another and in which the two articles have different anodic indices includes applying a coating material to the surface of the first article and curing the coating material on the surface of the first article. The method further includes contacting and securing the surface of the first article with the surface of the second article. The two articles exhibit substantially no corrosion following exposure to a corrosive environment under standard GMW17026 for a 15 year simulated test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Nylok LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Stupar, Franco A. Cisternino, Eugene D. Sessa, Robin F. Monahan
  • Publication number: 20170327697
    Abstract: A method to prevent corrosion of a susceptible article of a two-article system, in which first and second articles of the two-article system have surfaces facing one another and in which the two articles have different anodic indices includes applying a coating material to the surface of the first article and curing the coating material on the surface of the first article. The method further includes contacting and securing the surface of the first article with the surface of the second article. The two articles exhibit substantially no corrosion following exposure to a corrosive environment under standard GMW17026 for a 15 year simulated test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Stupar, Franco A. Cisternino, Eugene D. Sessa, Robin F. Monahan
  • Patent number: 9738792
    Abstract: A method to prevent corrosion of a susceptible article of a two-article system, in which first and second articles of the two-article system have surfaces facing one another and in which the two articles have different anodic indices includes applying a coating material to the surface of the first article and curing the coating material on the surface of the first article. The method further includes contacting and securing the surface of the first article with the surface of the second article. The two articles exhibit substantially no corrosion following exposure to a corrosive environment under standard GMW17026 for a 15 year simulated test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: NYLOK LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Stupar, Franco A. Cisternino, Eugene D. Sessa, Robin F. Monahan
  • Patent number: 9662972
    Abstract: A fuel nozzle-receiving assembly may include a main housing having an inlet configured to receive a fuel nozzle, a drain opening formed through a portion of the main housing, and a drain cover configured to be moved between a plugged position in which the drain opening is closed, and an unplugged position in which the drain opening is opened. The drain cover is configured to be in the plugged position when the fuel nozzle is inserted into the inlet so that any leaked fuel passes into the inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Franco A. Cisternino, Paul M. Sutenbach, Stephen M. Sperando
  • Publication number: 20160222222
    Abstract: A method to prevent corrosion of a susceptible article of a two-article system, in which first and second articles of the two-article system have surfaces facing one another and in which the two articles have different anodic indices includes applying a coating material to the surface of the first article and curing the coating material on the surface of the first article. The method further includes contacting and securing the surface of the first article with the surface of the second article. The two articles exhibit substantially no corrosion following exposure to a corrosive environment under standard GMW17026 for a 15 year simulated test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Stupar, Franco A. Cisternino, Eugene D. Sessa, Robin F. Monahan
  • Publication number: 20160001653
    Abstract: A fuel nozzle-receiving assembly may include a main housing having an inlet configured to receive a fuel nozzle, a drain opening formed through a portion of the main housing, and a drain cover configured to be moved between a plugged position in which the drain opening is closed, and an unplugged position in which the drain opening is opened. The drain cover is configured to be in the plugged position when the fuel nozzle is inserted into the inlet so that any leaked fuel passes into the inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Franco A. CISTERNINO, Paul M. SUTENBACH, Stephen M. SPERANDO
  • Patent number: 8910678
    Abstract: A fuel intake assembly may include a main tube (24, 56, 98, 122) defining a fuel channel (25, 57, 99) at least one flapper (30, 94, 126, 166) pivotally secured within the main tube (24, 56, 98, 122), and a selective nozzle inhibitor (160) proximate the at least one flapper (30, 94, 126, 166). The least one flapper closes the fuel channel (25, 57, 99) in a closed position. The selective nozzle inhibitor (160) allows a first nozzle having a first diameter to move the at least one flapper into an open position. The selective nozzle inhibitor (160) allows a second nozzle having a second diameter to move the at least one-flapper into the open position, wherein the second diameter is greater than the first diameter. The selective nozzle inhibitor (160) prevents a third nozzle having a third diameter to open the at least one flapper, wherein the third diameter is less than the first diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Franco A. Cisternino, Michael J. Hall, Joseph L. Rodawold, Paul M. Sutenbach
  • Patent number: 8726950
    Abstract: A mis-fuel inhibitor in an inlet neck assembly of a vehicle fuel system discriminates between nozzle diameters, allowing entrance of nozzle diameters at or greater than a predetermined minimum diameter while inhibiting entrance of nozzles having diameters less than the predetermined minimum diameter. An actuator responsive to nozzle diameters opens and closes shutters blocking nozzle entrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Miller, Franco A. Cisternino, Paul M. Sutenbach
  • Patent number: 8720721
    Abstract: A capless refueling system is provided which utilizes snap-in attachment of a multi-stage valve assembly within a fuel pipe. The valve assembly includes a lower body portion and a cover independent from the lower body portion. The lower body portion and the cover are configured to be lockingly adjoined to one another. The cover is adapted to be adjoined to the fuel pipe. The system is sealed at a position above the primary shutoff valve thereby eliminating the need for a spring pin support bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Dutzi, Bryan M. Miller, William A. Purdy, Stephen M. Sperando, Paul M. Sutenbach, Franco A. Cisternino
  • Patent number: 8714214
    Abstract: A mis-fuel inhibitor in an inlet neck assembly of a vehicle fuel system discriminates between nozzle diameters, allowing entrance of nozzle diameters at or greater than a predetermined minimum diameter while inhibiting entrance of nozzles having diameters less than the predetermined minimum diameter. An actuator responsive to nozzle diameters engages and disengages locking arms that are associated with a primary shutoff valve flapper door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works
    Inventor: Franco A. Cisternino
  • Patent number: 8651151
    Abstract: A vehicle fuel inlet shut-off valve assembly includes a two-piece housing having inner and outer housing components secured to each other. The housing components can be provided of different materials, with a surface coating. A flapper door assembly is secured in the outer housing component and includes directionally biased interlocking components that facilitate installation and inhibit disconnection after assembly with redundant connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: William Berghorst, Kirk J. Bush, Franco A. Cisternino, Michael Payne
  • Publication number: 20120217240
    Abstract: A capless refueling system is provided which utilizes snap-in attachment of a multi-stage valve assembly within a fuel pipe. The valve assembly includes a lower body portion and a cover independent from the lower body portion. The lower body portion and the cover are configured to be lockingly adjoined to one another. The cover is adapted to be adjoined to the fuel pipe. The system is sealed at a position above the primary shutoff valve thereby eliminating the need for a spring pin support bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Robert K. Dutzi, Bryan M. Miller, William A. Purdy, Stephen M. Sperando, Paul M. Sutenbach, Franco A. Cisternino
  • Publication number: 20120024422
    Abstract: A mis-fuel inhibitor in an inlet neck assembly of a vehicle fuel system discriminates between nozzle diameters, allowing entrance of nozzle diameters at or greater than a predetermined minimum diameter while inhibiting entrance of nozzles having diameters less than the predetermined minimum diameter. An actuator responsive to nozzle diameters engages and disengages locking arms that are associated with a primary shutoff valve flapper door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Franco A. Cisternino
  • Publication number: 20110132906
    Abstract: A mis-fuel inhibitor in an inlet neck assembly of a vehicle fuel system discriminates between nozzle diameters, allowing entrance of nozzle diameters at or greater than a predetermined minimum diameter while inhibiting entrance of nozzles having diameters less than the predetermined minimum diameter. An actuator responsive to nozzle diameters opens and closes shutters blocking nozzle entrance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Miller, Franco A. Cisternino, Paul M. Sutenbach
  • Publication number: 20100132838
    Abstract: A fuel intake assembly may include a main tube (24, 56, 98, 122) defining a fuel channel (25, 57, 99) at least one flapper (30, 94, 126, 166) pivotally secured within the main tube (24, 56, 98, 122), and a selective nozzle inhibitor (160) proximate the at least one flapper (30, 94, 126, 166). The least one flapper closes the fuel channel (25, 57, 99) in a closed position. The selective nozzle inhibitor (160) allows a first nozzle having a first diameter to move the at least one flapper into an open position. The selective nozzle inhibitor (160) allows a second nozzle having a second diameter to move the at least one-flapper into the open position, wherein the second diameter is greater than the first diameter. The selective nozzle inhibitor (160) prevents a third nozzle having a third diameter to open the at least one flapper, wherein the third diameter is less than the first diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Franco A. Cisternino, Michael J. Hall, Joseph L. Rodawold, Paul M. Sutenbach
  • Publication number: 20100126625
    Abstract: A vehicle fuel inlet shut-off valve assembly (300) includes a two-piece housing having inner and outer housing components (302, 304) secured to each other. The housing components can be provided of different materials, with a surface coating. A flapper door assembly (306) is secured in the outer housing component (304) and includes directionally biased interlocking components that facilitate installation and inhibit disconnection after assembly with redundant connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: William Berghorst, Kirk J. Bush, Franco A. Cisternino, Michael Payne