Patents by Inventor Giovanni Baldi

Giovanni Baldi 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).

  • Functionalised nanoparticles, their production and use
    Patent number: 8816107
    Abstract: Stable complexes are described, formed by mono- and di-functional compounds bound to nanoparticles composed of various types of transition metal oxides and of metals useful in the production processes of different types of new materials (such as for example some types of hydrophile plastics, fibers); processes for the production of the complexes are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Colorobbia Italia S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Baldi, Alfredo Ricci, Mauro Comes Franchini, Daniele Bonacchi, Marco Bitossi
  • Magnetic nanoparticles for the application in hyperthermia, preparation thereof and use in constructs having a pharmacological application
    Patent number: 8501159
    Abstract: There are described nanoparticles of magnetic metal oxides employable in constructs consisting in polymer particles possibly also incorporating pharmacologically active substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Colorobbia Italia S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Baldi, Daniele Bonacchi, Franco Innocenti, Giada Lorenzi, Marco Bitossi, Paolo Ferruti, Elisabetta Ranucci, Alfredo Ricci, Mauro Comes Franchini
  • Method for the preparation of aqueous dispersions of TiOin the form of nanoparticles, and dispersions obtainable with this method
    Patent number: 8431621
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of aqueous dispersions of TiO2 in the crystalline form anatase, as well as the dispersions obtained with said method, useful for the preparation of photocatalytic coatings for surfaces, and for the photocatalytic decontamination of gases and liquids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Colorobbia Italia S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Baldi, Marco Bitossi, Andrea Barzanti
  • MAGNETITE IN NANOPARTICULATE FORM
    Publication number: 20120251437
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the polyol-type synthesis of nanoparticulate magnetite starting from mixtures of Fe0 and FelIII in the presence of a mineral acid. The magnetite particles obtainable from the process have uniform size characteristics and have even presented higher SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) values than those of magnetosomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: COLOROBBIA ITALIA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Marco Bitossi, Giovanni Baldi, Franco Innocenti
  • Process for functionalizing titanium metal surfaces with nanometric particles of titanium and products thus functionalized
    Patent number: 8118923
    Abstract: A method is described which enables antibacterial properties to be attributed to a titanium surface by applying titanium dioxide suspensions of nanometric dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Colorobbia Italia S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Baldi, Marco Bitossi, Andrea Barzanti
  • PROCESS FOR PREPARING STABLE SUSPENSIONS OF METAL NANOPARTICLES AND THE STABLE COLLOIDAL SUSPENSIONS OBTAINED THEREBY
    Publication number: 20110313059
    Abstract: A process is described for preparing stable suspensions of metal nanoparticles by means of a microwave-assisted metal nanoparticle synthesis undertaken in an aqueous environment at low temperature and at ambient pressure and atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Magda Blosi, Stefania Albonetti, Michele Dondi, Giovanni Baldi, Andrea Barzanti, Marco Bitossi
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF CERAMIC GLASS MATERIAL IN THE FORM OF SHEETS, SHEETS THUS OBTAINED AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100069218
    Abstract: A process allowing to obtain ceramic glass material in the form of sheets of large dimensions usable in constructions for panelling or for flooring is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: COLOROBBIA ITALIA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Baldi, Gaudenzio Borelli, Alessio Antonini, Marco Bitossi
  • Magnetic Nanoparticles for the Application in Hyperthermia, Preparation Thereof and Use in Constructs Having a Pharmacological Application
    Publication number: 20100015060
    Abstract: There are described nanoparticles of magnetic metal oxides employable in constructs consisting in polymer particles possibly also incorporating pharmacologically active substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: COLOROBBIA ITALIA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Baldi, Daniele Bonacchi, Franco Innocenti, Giada Lorenzi, Marco Bitossi, Paolo Ferruti, Elisabetta Ranucci, Alfredo Ricci, Mauro Comes Franchini
  • Process For Preparing Dispersions Of TiO2 In The Form Of Nanoparticles, And Dispersions Obtainable With This Process And Functionalization Of Surfaces By Application Of TiO2 Dispersions
    Publication number: 20090252693
    Abstract: A process for preparing nanoparticulate dispersions of TiO2 in crystalline anatase form and the dispersions obtained with the process, useful for preparing photocatalytic coatings on surface and the photocatalytic decontamination of gas and liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Giovanni Baldi, Marco Bitossi, Andrea Barzanti
  • Process for Functionalizing Titanium Metal Surfaces with Nanometric Particles of Titanium and Products Thus Functionalized
    Publication number: 20090114124
    Abstract: A method is described which enables antibacterial properties to be attributed to a titanium surface by applying titanium dioxide suspensions of nanometric dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: COLOROBBIA ITALIA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Baldi, Marco Bitossi, Andrea Barzanti
  • Functionalised Nanoparticles, Their Production and Use
    Publication number: 20090054555
    Abstract: Stable complexes are described, formed by mono- and di-functional compounds bound to nanoparticles composed of various types of transition metal oxides and of metals useful in the production processes of different types of new materials (such as for example some types of hydrophile plastics, fibres); processes for the production of the complexes are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: COLOROBBIA ITALIA S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Baldi, Alfredo Ricci, Mauro Comes Franchini, Daniele Bonacchi, Marco Bitossi
  • Method For the Preparation of Aqueous Dispersions of TIO2 in the Form of Nanoparticles, and Dispersions Obtainable With This Method
    Publication number: 20080317959
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of aqueous dispersions of TiO2 in the crystalline form anatase, as well as the dispersions obtained with said method, useful for the preparation of photocatalytic coatings for surfaces, and for the photocatalytic decontamination of gases and liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: COLOROBBIA ITALIA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Baldi, Marco Bitossi, Andrea Barzanti
  • Ceramic colorants in the form of nanometric suspensions
    Patent number: 7316741
    Abstract: Described herein are ceramic colorants consisting of suspensions of particles of nanometric dimensions, their production and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Colorobbia Italia S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Baldi, Marco Bitossi, Andrea Barzanti
  • Embedded pigments for ceramic products and oxides in the form of nanometric particles
    Patent number: 7141111
    Abstract: Described herein are embedded pigments consisting of a labile chromophore englobed in a coating of refractory and transparent material formed by nanomolecular particles, also described are oxides of refractory and transparent materials in the form of nanoparticles and their use for coating labile chromophores or ceramic surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Colorobbia Italia S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giovanni Baldi, Andrea Barzanti, Marco Bitossi
  • Glass-ceramics, process for the their preparation and use
    Patent number: 6946414
    Abstract: Glass-ceramic consisting of: SiO2: ?30-70 wt %; A12O3: 8-45 wt %; M2O:8-30 wt %; MO: 0-30 wt %; B2O3: 0-15 wt %; P2O5: 0-15 wt %; Zr2O: 0-12 wt %; TiO2: 0-12 wt %, wherein M is chosen in the group consisting of: Li, NA, K or mixture thereof; M? is chosen in the group consisting of: Be, Mg, Ca, Ba, Sr, Zn, Pb or mixture thereof are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Colorbbia Italia S.p.A.
    Inventors: Marco Bitossi, Giovanni Baldi, Enrico Generali, Davide Settembre Blundo
  • Embedded pigments for ceramic products and oxides in the form of nanometric particles
    Publication number: 20050126440
    Abstract: Described herein are embedded pigments consisting of a labile chromophore englobed in a coating of refractory and transparent material formed by nanomolecular particles, also described are oxides of refractory and transparent materials in the form of nanoparticles and their use for coating labile chromophores or ceramic surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Giovanni Baldi, Andrea Barzanti, Marco Bitossi
  • Glass-ceramics process for their preparation and use
    Patent number: 6897171
    Abstract: The present invention refers to glass-ceramics consisting of the mixtures (I): ZrO2—SiO2—MeIIO, or (II) SiO2—MeIIIO2—MeIIO, wherein: MeII is chosen in the group consisting of: Ca, Ba, Mg, Zn or mixture thereof; MeIII is chosen in the group consisting of Al, B or mixtures thereof; each of the above said constituents being present in determined quantities; the invention refers also to a process for preparing the glass-ceramics above defined; porcelain stonewares and glazes containing them and their use for preparing ceramic items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Colorobbia Italia S.p.A.
    Inventors: Marco Bitossi, Giovanni Baldi, Davide Settembre Blundo, Enrico Generali
  • Ceramic colorants in the form of nanometric suspensions
    Publication number: 20050103230
    Abstract: Described herein are ceramic colorants consisting of suspensions of particles of nanometric dimensions, their production and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Giovanni Baldi, Marco Bitossi, Andrea Barzanti
  • Glass-ceramics, process for the their preparation and use
    Publication number: 20040048729
    Abstract: Glass-ceramic consisting of: SiO3: 30-70%; Al2O3: 8-45%; M2O: 8-30%; MO: 0-30%; B2O3: 0-15%: P2O5: 0-15%; Zr2O: 0-12%; TiO2: 0-12%, wherein: M is chosen in the group consisting, of: Li, Na, K or mixture thereof; M′ is chosen in the group consisting of: Be, Mg, Ca, Ba, Sr, Zn, Pb or mixture thereof are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Marco Bitossi, Giovanni Baldi, Enrico Generali, Davide Settembre Blundo
  • Glass-ceramics process for their preparation and use
    Publication number: 20030228967
    Abstract: The present invention refers to glass-ceramics consisting of the mixtures (I): ZrO2—SiO2—MeIIO, or (II) SiO2—MeIIIO2—MeIIO, wherein: MeII is chosen in the group consisting of: Ca, Ba, Mg, Zn or mixture thereof; MeIII is chosen in the group consisting of Al, B or mixtures thereof; each of the above said constituents being present in determined quantities; the invention refers also to a process for preparing the glass-ceramics above defined; porcelain stonewares and glazes containing them and their use for preparing ceramic items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Marco Bitossi, Giovanni Baldi, Davide Settembre Blundo, Enrico Generali