Patents by Inventor Gianluca GAUDIO

Gianluca GAUDIO 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).

  • Device for the ignition/re-ignition of the flame for a gas burner, for example in a cooktop, and corresponding method
    Patent number: 10520190
    Abstract: A device for igniting/re-igniting the flame for a gas burner, for example for a cooktop, is capable of receiving a supply voltage from a supply source. The device is furthermore configured for receiving a signal representing the presence of the flame. The flame ignition/re-ignition device is configured for activating a spark activation circuit (70) configured for generating sparks for igniting the flame when the signal representing the presence of the flame indicates absence of flame, and interrupting the generation of sparks when the signal indicates presence of flame. Furthermore, the flame ignition/re-ignition device comprises an anti-inversion circuit (40) configured for uncoupling the flame ignition/re-ignition device from the direction of insertion of a supply plug for the device into a domestic power outlet, making the device insensitive to the polarity adopted in the connection between the plug and the power outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Nicola Maino, Daniele Pianezze, Gianluca Gaudio, Daniele Turetta, Bruno Luca
  • Device for the Ignition/Re-Ignition of the Flame for a Gas Burner, for Example in a Cooktop, and Corresponding Method
    Publication number: 20170248310
    Abstract: A device for igniting/re-igniting the flame for a gas burner, for example for a cooktop, is capable of receiving a supply voltage from a supply source. The device is furthermore configured for receiving a signal representing the presence of the flame. The flame ignition/re-ignition device is configured for activating a spark activation circuit (70) configured for generating sparks for igniting the flame when the signal representing the presence of the flame indicates absence of flame, and interrupting the generation of sparks when the signal indicates presence of flame. Furthermore, the flame ignition/re-ignition device comprises an anti-inversion circuit (40) configured for uncoupling the flame ignition/re-ignition device from the direction of insertion of a supply plug for the device into a domestic power outlet, making the device insensitive to the polarity adopted in the connection between the plug and the power outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Nicola MAINO, Daniele PIANEZZE, Gianluca GAUDIO, Daniele TURETTA, Bruno LUCA