Patents by Inventor Luciano Iacopetti

Luciano Iacopetti 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).

  • Electrode for oxygen evolution in industrial electrochemical processes
    Patent number: 11643746
    Abstract: An electrode for electrolytic processes, in particular to an anode suitable for oxygen evolution having a valve metal substrate, a catalytic layer, a protection layer consisting of oxides of valve metals interposed between the substrate and the catalytic layer and an outer coating of oxides of valve metals. The electrode is particularly suitable for processes of cathodic electrodeposition of chromium from an aqueous solution containing Cr (III).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: INDUSTRIE DE NORA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Alice Calderara, Luciano Iacopetti, Fabio Timpano
  • ELECTRODE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL EVOLUTION OF HYDROGEN
    Publication number: 20220349074
    Abstract: An electrode, having a catalytic coating containing ruthenium and at least one other element selected from the group of alkaline earth metals, suitable to be used in industrial electrochemical processes for hydrogen evolution and to a method for the production of the same. The catalytic coating has 93-99 wt-% of ruthenium and 1-7 wt-% of alkaline earth metals, referred to the metals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Alice CALDERARA, Luciano IACOPETTI
  • ELECTRODE FOR OXYGEN EVOLUTION IN INDUSTRIAL ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20210324534
    Abstract: An electrode for electrolytic processes, in particular to an anode suitable for oxygen evolution having a valve metal substrate, a catalytic layer, a protection layer consisting of oxides of valve metals interposed between the substrate and the catalytic layer and an outer coating of oxides of valve metals. The electrode is particularly suitable for processes of cathodic electrodeposition of chromium from an aqueous solution containing Cr (III).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Alice CALDERARA, Luciano IACOPETTI, Fabio TIMPANO
  • Electrode for oxygen evolution in industrial electrochemical processes
    Patent number: 11098415
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode for electrolytic processes, in particular to an anode suitable for oxygen evolution comprising a valve metal substrate, a catalytic layer, a protection layer consisting of oxides of valve metals interposed between the substrate and the catalytic layer and an outer coating of oxides of valve metals. The electrode of the invention is particularly suitable for processes of cathodic electrodeposition of chromium from an aqueous solution containing Cr (III).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: INDUSTRIE DE NORA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Alice Calderara, Luciano Iacopetti, Fabio Timpano
  • ANODE FOR ELECTROLYTIC EVOLUTION OF CHLORINE
    Publication number: 20210238757
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for obtaining a electrode usable as a anode in electrolytic cells for the production of chlorine. The electrode thus obtained comprises a catalytic layer containing oxides of tin, ruthenium, iridium and titanium applied to a substrate of a valve metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Alice GARGIULO, Alice CALDERARA, Luciano IACOPETTI
  • Electrolysis cell of alkali solutions
    Patent number: 10968526
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrolysis cell of alkali solutions partitioned by an ion-exchange membrane into an anodic compartment in which an alkaline electrolyte is circulated and a cathodic compartment consisting of a gas chamber; the cathodic compartment contains a gas-diffusion cathode in whose interior an electrolyte film coming from the anodic compartment percolates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: INDUSTRIE DE NORA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Luciano Iacopetti, Antonio Lorenzo Antozzi
  • Method and apparatus for treatment of effluents from production plants of epoxy compounds
    Patent number: 10883184
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process of abatement of the organic content of a depleted brine coming from epoxy compound production involving a vapour stripping step and a mineralisation with hypochlorite in two steps, at distinct pH and temperature conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: INDUSTRIE DE NORA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Luciano Iacopetti, Giovanni Meneghini, Gaetano Porcino, Giuseppe Faita
  • Electrodic apparatus for the electrodeposition of non-ferrous metals
    Patent number: 10301730
    Abstract: This invention relates to electrodic apparatus suitable for the electrodeposition of nonferrous metals, for example for the electrolytic production of copper and other nonferrous metals from solutions of ions, comprising an electrode and at least one ionpermeable screen intended for protection of the said electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: INDUSTRIE DE NORA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Corrado Mojana, Luciano Iacopetti, Andrea Gozzo, Roberto Pagano
  • Electrolytic cell for metal electrowinning
    Patent number: 10301731
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cell for metal electrowinning equipped with a device useful for preventing the adverse effects of dendrite growth on the cathodic deposit. The cell comprises a porous conductive screen, positioned between the anode and the cathode, capable of stopping the growth of dendrites and avoiding that they reach the anode surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: INDUSTRIE DE NORA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Alessandro Fiorucci, Alice Calderara, Luciano Iacopetti
  • Electrode for electrochlorination processes and method of manufacturing thereof
    Patent number: 10287188
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode suitable for electrolytic treatments of dilute solutions of sodium chloride even at low temperatures. The electrode can be used in the generation of active chlorine-based biocidal agents in ballast water for marine applications. The electrode has a titanium substrate, an inner catalytic coating containing oxides of tantalum, ruthenium and iridium, and an outer catalytic coating containing oxides of titanium, ruthenium and of at least one of nickel, iron and cobalt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: INDUSTRIE DE NORA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Luciano Iacopetti, Alice Calderara
  • Electrolytic cell for metal electrowinning
    Patent number: 10221495
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cell for metal electrowinning equipped with a device useful for preventing the adverse effects of dendrite growth on the cathodic deposit. The cell comprises a porous conductive screen, positioned between the anode and the cathode, capable of stopping the growth of dendrites and preventing them from reaching the anode surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: INDUSTRIE DE NORA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Alessandro Fiorucci, Alice Calderara, Luciano Iacopetti, Giuseppe Faita
  • ELECTRODIC APPARATUS FOR THE ELECTRODEPOSITION OF NON-FERROUS METALS
    Publication number: 20180179651
    Abstract: This invention relates to electrodic apparatus suitable for the electrodeposition of nonferrous metals, for example for the electrolytic production of copper and other nonferrous metals from solutions of ions, comprising an electrode and at least one ionpermeable screen intended for protection of the said electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Corrado MOJANA, Luciano IACOPETTI, Andrea GOZZO, Roberto PAGANO
  • ELECTRODE FOR ELECTROCHLORINATION PROCESSES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170297928
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode suitable for electrolytic treatments of dilute solutions of sodium chloride even at low temperatures. The electrode can be used in the generation of active chlorine-based biocidal agents in ballast water for marine applications. The electrode has a titanium substrate, an inner catalytic coating containing oxides of tantalum, ruthenium and iridium, and an outer catalytic coating containing oxides of titanium, ruthenium and of at least one of nickel, iron and cobalt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Luciano IACOPETTI, Alice CALDERARA
  • CELL FOR METAL ELECTROWINNING
    Publication number: 20170211195
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyser for electrowinning of non-ferrous metals comprising a plurality of intercalated elementary cells, wherein each elementary cell is equipped with a device suitable for the detection of anomalies in the distribution of electric current to the respective anode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Industrie De Nora S.P.A.
    Inventors: Alessandro FIORUCCI, Luciano IACOPETTI, Giuseppe FAITA
  • ELECTROLYTIC CELL FOR METAL ELECTROWINNING
    Publication number: 20160068982
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cell for metal electrowinning equipped with a device useful for preventing the adverse effects of dendrite growth on the cathodic deposit. The cell comprises a porous conductive screen, positioned between the anode and the cathode, capable of stopping the growth of dendrites and preventing them from reaching the anode surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Alessandro FIORUCCI, Alice CALDERARA, Luciano IACOPETTI, Giuseppe FAITA
  • ELECTROLYTIC CELL FOR METAL ELECTROWINNING
    Publication number: 20160024670
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cell for metal electrowinning equipped with a device useful for preventing the adverse effects of dendrite growth on the cathodic deposit. The cell comprises a porous conductive screen, positioned between the anode and the cathode, capable of stopping the growth of dendrites and avoiding that they reach the anode surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Alessandro FIORUCCI, Alice CALDERARA, Luciano IACOPETTI
  • ELECTRODE FOR OXYGEN EVOLUTION IN INDUSTRIAL ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20150292106
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode for electrolytic processes, in particular to an anode suitable for oxygen evolution comprising a valve metal substrate, a catalytic layer, a protection layer consisting of oxides of valve metals interposed between the substrate and the catalytic layer and an outer coating of oxides of valve metals. The electrode of the invention is particularly suitable for processes of cathodic electrodeposition of chromium from an aqueous solution containing Cr (III).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: INDUSTRIE DE NORA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Alice Calderara, Luciano Iacopetti, Fabio Timpano
  • ELECTROLYSIS CELL OF ALKALI SOLUTIONS
    Publication number: 20150240368
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrolysis cell of alkali solutions partitioned by an ion-exchange membrane into an anodic compartment in which an alkaline electrolyte is circulated and a cathodic compartment consisting of a gas chamber; the cathodic compartment contains a gas-diffusion cathode in whose interior an electrolyte film coming from the anodic compartment percolates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Luciano Iacopetti, Antonio Lorenzo Antozzi
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF EFFLUENTS FROM PRODUCTION PLANTS OF EPOXY COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20150014181
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process of abatement of the organic content of a depleted brine coming from epoxy compound production involving a vapour stripping step and a mineralisation with hypochlorite in two steps, at distinct pH and temperature conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Luciano Iacopetti, Giovanni Meneghini, Gaetano Porcino, Giuseppe Faita
  • Cathode for electrolysis cell
    Patent number: 8425754
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cathode for diaphragm chlor-alkali cells delimited by a conductive foraminous surface and having an internal volume containing two juxtaposed elements aimed at improving the fluid and electrical current distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Industrie de Nora S.p.A.
    Inventors: Dario Oldani, Salvatore Peragine, Luciano Iacopetti