Patents by Inventor Marcella Ercoli

Marcella Ercoli 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).

  • Ink-jet recording medium comprising a microporous layer on a support
    Publication number: 20030228429
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink-jet recording medium having an ink-receiving layer comprising a solution of alumina hydrate, polyvinyl alcohol with saponification degree lower than 90%, boric acid or a borate, and at least a surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Ferrania, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Marcella Ercoli, Alessandro Gunnella, Danilo Ferraro
  • Ink jet recording sheet with modified gelatin
    Publication number: 20030118792
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a recording medium having an ink-receiving layer comprising an alumina hydrate and an acid-processed gelatin, wherein the acid-processed gelatin is a modified gelatin with at least some blocked carboxylic groups. The viscosity of the dispersion doesn't abruptly increase and the dispersing state remains good. In addition, the use of said dispersion provides the advantage to obtain an ink-receiving layer with proper thickness, with a glossy surface and free of defects, such as cracks or microcoagulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: Ferrania, S.p.A
    Inventors: Paola Franceschini, Marcella Ercoli
  • X-ray intensifying screen
    Patent number: 6162553
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an X-ray intensifying screen and to the method of manufacturing thereof. The X-ray intensifying screen comprises a support having deposited thereon a phosphorescent layer comprising a phosphor dispersed in a photocurable binder, wherein said binder comprises a photopolymerizable mixture of at least one urethane (meth)acrylate prepolymer, at least one photopolymerizable monomer and/or oligomer, and a photoinitiator, and said phosphorescent layer is cured by radiation after deposition onto said support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Marcella Ercoli, Carlo Morozzo della Rocca