Patents by Inventor Hugo V. Giannotti

Hugo V. Giannotti 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).

  • Transit refuse resource recovery and incineration system
    Patent number: 4852815
    Abstract: In transit refuse recovery and incineration system for processing refuse as it is collected including bag-ripping, sorting, shredding, pre-heating and pre-volatilization, classifying, incineration, gas clean-up, and bins for re-cyclable items and ash. Pre-heating and pre-volatilization, in conjunction with air classifying prior to incineration, leads to low air-flow usage, compactness and mobility, dioxin reduction, and high gas clean-up efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Inventor: Hugo V. Giannotti
  • Ballistic particle separator
    Patent number: 4699114
    Abstract: A device for the physical separation of particles from a gas stream consisting of a two-dimensional flow unit in which the flow is accelerated to the throat and then diffused so that the particles are inertially urged to the core and to the trap. It is unique in that a telescope two-stage nozzle-diffuser arrangement is used to obtain a compact, low pressure loss unit. The design is such that all inertal forces including the Magnus force within the boundary layer act in the direction of particle separation towards the core and a sharp particle size cutoff is obtained down to 2 micron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1987
    Inventor: Hugo V. Giannotti
  • Vortex particle separator
    Patent number: 4643158
    Abstract: A device for the physical separation of particles from a gas stream consisting of a vortex particle separator containing further downstream separation and pressure loss reduction means. The device is unique in that the primary gas, instead of turning abrubtly into the discharge tube, is guided into the discharge tube by an array of louvers which act to further separate the particles from the gas stream and also to reduce pressure loss, all within the original space envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Inventor: Hugo V. Giannotti
  • Apparatus for separating and re-circulating oversize fuel particles in spark-ignition engines
    Patent number: 4524748
    Abstract: There is disclosed a device for separating oversize fuel particles in an air fuel mixture in internal combustion engines and recirculating them to the fuel supply system for reinjection and atomization by the carburetor or fuel injector. An array of low loss venturi nozzles with central traps is utilized to inertially separate the oversize particles, resulting in a fine, more uniform fuel size distribution to the engine inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1985
    Inventor: Hugo V. Giannotti
  • Ski anti-crossing device
    Patent number: RE29366
    Abstract: A device for attachment to skis comprising a vertical member and a base plate on which said vertical member can move relative to the base plate. The vertical member may be springhinged to the base plate. The vertical member is preferably airfoil shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1977
    Assignee: Ski Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventor: Hugo V. Giannotti