Patents by Inventor Giambattista Besana
Giambattista Besana 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).
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Publication number: 20240110051Abstract: The invention pertains to a fluoropolymer composition comprising certain thermoprocessable tetrafluoroethylene copolymers, certain amounts of graphite particles, to the use of this latter for manufacturing shaped articles, and to shaped articles therefrom, including components for heat exchangers, e.g. conduits used for cooling and/or heating fluids, e.g. gas flows in flue gas desulphurization units.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Pasqua Colaianna, Giambattista Besana, Giorgio Canil, Luigi Giraldi
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Patent number: 11820889Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a film comprising said fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite and to uses of said film in various applications, especially in electrochemical and in photo-electrochemical applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Solvay SAInventors: Alberto Frache, Julio A. Abusleme, Alberto Cisternino, Christine Hamon, Giambattista Besana, Ségolène Brusseau, Matteo Lavaselli, Giovanni Camino
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Publication number: 20220282012Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a polymer electrolyte membrane based on a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a polymer electrolyte obtained thereof and to uses of said polymer electrolyte and membranes obtained therefrom in various applications, especially in electrochemical and in photo-electrochemical applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2020Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Daniele BATTEGAZZORE, Alberto FRACHE, Julio A. ABUSLEME, Giambattista BESANA
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Patent number: 11427662Abstract: The invention pertains to a fluoropolymer composition comprising certain tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoromethyvinylether copolymers having well-defined TFE/MVE monomer composition and possessing low molecular weight and a white pigment, to the use of this latter for manufacturing shaped articles, and to shaped articles therefrom, including components of light emitting apparatuses, e.g. LED assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Pasqua Colaianna, Mattia Bassi, Giambattista Besana, Claudia Manzoni, Luca Colombo, Mehdi Emad
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Patent number: 11370906Abstract: The invention pertains to a fluoropolymer composition comprising: —at least one polymer comprising recurring units derived from ethylene (E) and from chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) [ECTFE polymer]; —at least one water-soluble polyelectrolyte [polyelectrolyte (E)]; and—at least one antioxidant compound [compound (P)], said composition having improved thermal resistance.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Serena Carella, Giambattista Besana, Suneel Bandi, Bradley Lane Kent
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Patent number: 11250971Abstract: The present invention pertains to a cable comprising: —at least one conductor coated by an insulation coating layer, —a first protective layer surrounding said insulation coating layer, said first protective layer at least comprising, but preferably being made of a tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) copolymer comprising from 0.8% to 2.5% by weight of recurring units derived from at least one perfluorinated alkyl vinyl ether having formula (I) here below: CF2?CF—O—Rf, wherein Rf is a linear or branched C3-C5 perfluorinated alkyl group or a linear or branched C3-C12 perfluorinated alkyl group comprising one or more ether oxygen atoms, said TFE copolymer having a melt flow index comprised between 1.0 and 6.0 g/10 min, as measured according to ASTM D1238 at 372° C. under a load of 5 Kg [polymer (F)]; —optionally, a second protective layer surrounding said first protective layer, and —an armor shell surrounding said first or second protective layer. The invention also pertains to use of the cable in downhole wells.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Pasqua Colaianna, Marco Mirenda, Giambattista Besana, Giulio Brinati
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Publication number: 20220017669Abstract: The invention pertains to a fluoropolymer composition comprising certain tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoromethyvinylether copolymers having well-defined TFE/MVE monomer composition and possessing low molecular weight and a white pigment, to the use of this latter for manufacturing shaped articles, and to shaped articles therefrom, including components of light emitting apparatuses, e.g. LED assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Pasqua COLAIANNA, Mattia BASSI, Giambattista BESANA, Claudia MANZONI, Luca COLOMBO, Mehdi EMAD
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Publication number: 20210408574Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a polymer electrolyte based on a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a polymer electrolyte obtained thereof and to uses of said polymer electrolyte and membranes obtained therefrom in various applications, especially in electrochemical and in photo-electrochemical applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2019Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Alberto FRACHE, Silvia SANTANGELETTA, Daniele BATTEGAZZORE, Julio A. ABUSLEME, Christine HAMON, Giambattista BESANA, Ségolène BRUSSEAU
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Publication number: 20210171681Abstract: The present invention pertains to vinylidene fluoride copolymers having improved flexibility, said copolymers comprising recurring units derived from hydrophilic (meth)acrylic monomers and from perhalogenated monomers, to a process for the manufacture of said copolymers, and to their use in applications where outstanding flexibility is required.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2018Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Ségolène BRUSSEAU, Julio A. ABUSLEME, Giambattista BESANA
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Patent number: 10982062Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a film comprising said fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite and to uses of said film in various applications, in particular in electrochemical and in photo-electrochemical applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2016Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Solvay SAInventors: Julio A. Abusleme, Matteo Lavaselli, Christine Hamon, Alberto Frache, Giambattista Besana, Giovanni Camino, Ségolène Brusseau
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Publication number: 20210087381Abstract: The invention pertains to a white pigmented fluoropolymer composition comprising certain thermoprocessable tetrafluoroethylene copolymers, certain amounts of specific PTFE micropowders, which possesses advantageous properties for being used for manufacturing shaped articles, and to shaped articles therefrom, including components of light emitting apparatuses, e.g. LED assemblies, including those having junctions emitting in the UV region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2019Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy S.p.A.Inventors: Pasqua COLAIANNA, Giambattista BESANA, Giorgio CANIL, Marco AVATANEO
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Publication number: 20210008828Abstract: The present invention pertains to a pipe comprising at least one layer at least comprising, preferably consisting essentially of (or being made of), a tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) copolymer comprising from 0.8% to 2.5% by weight of recurring units derived from at least one perfluorinated alkyl vinyl ether having formula (I) here below: CF2?CF—O—Rf (I) wherein Rf is a linear or branched C3-C5 perfluorinated alkyl group or a linear or branched C3-C12 perfluorinated oxyalkyl group comprising one or more ether oxygen atoms, said TFE copolymer having a melt flow index comprised between 0.5 and 6.0 g/10 min, as measured according to ASTM D1238 at 372° C. under a load of 5 Kg [polymer (F)]. The invention also pertains to use of said pipe in heat exchangers and in downhole operations including drilling operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicants: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A., TECHNIP FRANCEInventors: Pasqua Colaianna, Giambattista Besana, Marco Mirenda, Nicasio Messina
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Publication number: 20210008827Abstract: The present invention pertains to a pipe comprising at least one layer at least comprising, preferably consisting essentially of (or being made of), a tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) copolymer comprising from 0.8% to 2.5% by weight of recurring units derived from at least one perfluorinated alkyl vinyl ether having formula (I) here below: CF2=CF—O—Rf (I) wherein Rf is a linear or branched C3-C5 perfluorinated alkyl group or a linear or branched C3-C12 perfluorinated oxyalkyl group comprising one or more ether oxygen atoms, said TFE copolymer having a melt flow index comprised between 0.5 and 6.0 g/10 min, as measured according to ASTM D1238 at 372° C. under a load of 5 Kg [polymer (F)]. The invention also pertains to use of said pipe in heat exchangers and in downhole operations including drilling operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicants: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A., TECHNIP FRANCEInventors: Pasqua Colaianna, Giambattista Besana, Marco Mirenda, Nicasio Messina
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Publication number: 20200172728Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a film comprising said fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite and to uses of said film in various applications, especially in electrochemical and in photo-electrochemical applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Alberto FRACHE, Julio A. ABUSLEME, Alberto CISTERNINO, Christine HAMON, Giambattista BESANA, Ségolène BRUSSEAU, Matteo LAVASELLI, Giovanni CAMINO
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Patent number: 10364514Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for manufacturing one or more fluoropolymer fibers, said process comprising the following steps: (i) providing a liquid composition [composition (C1)] comprising: —at least one fluoropolymer comprising at least one hydroxyl end group [polymer (FOH)L and —a liquid medium comprising at least one organic solvent [solvent (S)]; (ii) contacting the composition (C1) provided in step (i) with at least one metal compound [compound (M)] of formula (I) here below: X4?mAYm (I) wherein X is a hydrocarbon group, optionally comprising one or more functional groups, m is an integer from 1 to 4, A is a metal selected from the group consisting of Si, Ti and Zr, and Y is a hydrolysable group selected from the group consisting of an alkoxy group, an acyloxy group and a hydroxyl group, thereby providing a liquid composition [composition (C2)]; (iii) submitting to at least partial hydrolysis and/or polycondensation the composition (C2) provided in step (ii) thereby providing a liquid coType: GrantFiled: July 15, 2014Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: SOLVAY SAInventors: Julio A. Abusleme, Giambattista Besana, Mattia Bassi, Christine Hamon, Chiara Gualandi, Maria Letizia Focarete, Andrea Zucchelli
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Publication number: 20190143628Abstract: The present invention pertains to a pipe comprising at least one layer at least comprising, preferably consisting essentially of (or being made of), a tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) copolymer comprising from 0.8% to 2.5% by weight of recurring units derived from at least one perfluorinated alkyl vinyl ether having formula (I) here below: CF2?CF—O—Rf??(I) wherein Rf is a linear or branched C3-C5 perfluorinated alkyl group or a linear or branched C3-C12 perfluorinated oxyalkyl group comprising one or more ether oxygen atoms, said TFE copolymer having a melt flow index comprised between 0.5 and 6.0 g/10 min, as measured according to ASTM D1238 at 372° C. under a load of 5 Kg [polymer (F)]. The invention also pertains to use of said pipe in heat exchangers and in downhole operations including drilling operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicants: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A., TECHNIP FRANCEInventors: Pasqua Colaianna, Giambattista Besana, Marco Mirenda, Nicasio Messina
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Publication number: 20190134939Abstract: The present invention pertains to a pipe comprising at least one layer at least comprising, preferably consisting essentially of (or being made of), a tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) copolymer comprising from 0.8% to 2.5% by weight of recurring units derived from at least one perfluorinated alkyl vinyl ether having formula (I) here below: CF2?CF—O—Rf ??(I) wherein Rf is a linear or branched C3-C5 perfluorinated alkyl group or a linear or branched C3-C12 perfluorinated oxyalkyl group comprising one or more ether oxygen atoms, said TFE copolymer having a melt flow index comprised between 0.5 and 6.0 g/10 min, as measured according to ASTM D1238 at 372° C. under a load of 5 Kg [polymer (F)]. The invention also pertains to use of said pipe in heat exchangers and in downhole operations including drilling operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2019Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicants: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A., TECHNIP FRANCEInventors: Pasqua Colaianna, Giambattista Besana, Marco Mirenda, Nicasio Messina
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Patent number: 10246572Abstract: The invention pertains to foamable thermoplastic fluoropolymer composition comprising: at least one fluoropolymer [polymer (A)]; and at least one perfluoroalkoxysulphonic derivative of either of formulae: (Xn+)1/n?O3S—CF2CF2O—Rdf—OCF2CF2—SO3?(Xn+)1/n and Rmf—OCF2CF2—SO3?(Xn+)1/n wherein Rdf is a divalent C1-C12 perfluorocarbon group, possibly comprising one or more ethereal oxygen atom; Rmf is a monovalent C1-C12 perfluorocarbon group, possibly comprising one or more ethereal oxygen atom, optionally comprising heteroatoms, generally selected from S, N, P; X=H, a metal cation, or an ammonium group; n is the valence of the cation X, preferably 1 or 2.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Pasqua Colaianna, Giambattista Besana, Emanuele Di Nicolo, Letanzio Bragante, Giuseppe Marchionni, Giulio Brinati
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Publication number: 20180371194Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite, to a film comprising said fluoropolymer hybrid organic/inorganic composite and to uses of said film in various applications, in particular in electrochemical and in photo-electrochemical applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2016Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: SOLVAY SAInventors: Julio A. ABUSLEME, Matteo LAVASELLI, Christine HAMON, Alberto FRACHE, Giambattista BESANA, Giovanni CAMINO, Ségolène BRUSSEAU
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Patent number: 10082236Abstract: The present invention pertains to a multilayer assembly, to a process for the manufacture of said multilayer assembly, to a pipe comprising said multilayer assembly and to uses of said pipe in various applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Serena Carella, Amelia Mennella, Marco Colladon, Giambattista Besana, Ségolène Brusseau, Giulio Brinati, Stephen J. Edmondson