Patents by Inventor Franco Torterolo

Franco Torterolo 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).

  • Foldable element for use in a case housing a roll of photosensitive material
    Patent number: 5533620
    Abstract: A foldable element (1) for use in a case (20) for a roll (21) of photosensitive material, in particular for graphic arts films, which can be used to obtain both a support (22) for holding the roll (21) in the case (20) and a spacer (23) for filling free space in the case (20) between the case itself and supports (22). Folding lines (7), two flaps (8, 9) and at least three slits (14, 15, 16) are formed in the element (1), which permit to have a solid structure after bending.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Franco Torterolo