Patents by Inventor Gianluca Brotto

Gianluca Brotto 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).

  • Strapless respiratory face mask
    Patent number: 7152601
    Abstract: The present invention relates to face masks to control and improve the quality of inhaled air. Claimed and described is a respiratory face mask comprising a flange and a filter layer, the flange having an inner periphery and an outer periphery and a first and a second width measured perpendicular to the inner periphery between the inner periphery and the outer periphery, characterised in that the first width is greater than the second width. Preferably, such face masks are strapless and rely on a hydrogel adhesive for attachment and sealing. Further claimed and described is an improved cover layer for an adhesive of such a face mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Inventors: Mohamed Ali Barakat, Gianluca Brotto, Rainer Link, Gianfranco Palumbo
  • Strapless respiratory face mask
    Publication number: 20040089304
    Abstract: The present invention relates to face masks to control and improve the quality of inhaled air. Claimed and described is a respiratory face mask comprising a flange and a filter layer, the flange having an inner periphery and an outer periphery and a first and a second width measured perpendicular to the inner periphery between the inner periphery and the outer periphery, characterised in that the first width is greater than the second width. Preferably, such face masks are strapless and rely on a hydrogel adhesive for attachment and sealing. Further claimed and described is an improved cover layer for an adhesive of such a face mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Mohamed Ali Barakat, Gianluca Brotto, Rainer Link, Gianfranco Palumbo