Patents by Inventor Mauro Odori
Mauro Odori 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).
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Publication number: 20240044436Abstract: The device (1) allows the locking of a plug (2) to a fitting (3) and comprises: two locking blades (10), having the outer edge (10B) in an arc of circumference, arranged symmetrically opposite and coplanar to a annular groove (31) of the plug (2), sliding parallel to the latter; actuation means (4) defined by a toothed pinion (13) with which two racks (120) provided in the locking blades (10) are engaged, determining for the same corresponding and synchronized translations in opposite directions, so that the arched edges (10B) are displaced outwards to engage said annular groove (31), locking the plug (2) to the fitting (3). The toothed pinion (13) has a hexagonal head (130) at the top which is engaged by an operating member (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2021Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventor: Mauro Odori
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Publication number: 20240011577Abstract: The method includes periodical controlled operation of line valves (Vs) installed in fluid distribution networks to prevent them from blocking due to long periods of inactivity. The operation includes one or more partial rotations of closing and subsequent reopening, necessary to avoid blocking. In the system (1) that implements the method, each line valve (Vs) is provided with a gear motor assembly (2), capable of manipulating, in one direction or the other, the corresponding rotation driver (Cr). A functional check of the line valve (Vs) and of the geared motor group (2) is also provided together with the controlled manipulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Mauro Odori
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Patent number: 10969062Abstract: A system for monitoring a section or a component of a line for the transport of hydrocarbons, for example a methane pipeline, installed in a hazard and/or limited access site, includes: a detector for detecting deformation (102,2) of the section (1) of the line or component in their installation area; a computerized central unit (3), provided with an interface for the deformation detector and connected thereto to receive data about possible deformations; a transmitter for remote transmission of data (4), connected to the computerized central unit (3) and a remote communication line (5) to transmit the data to one or more operating central stations or remote users authorized to control the methane pipeline; a stand-alone solar electric generator (10), connected to the detector, to the central unit (3) and to the transmitter for providing power needed for operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventor: Mauro Odori
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Patent number: 10746309Abstract: This invention relates to a plugging machine and a rigid tube provided with a stationary disc integral with the bottom of the tube and oriented almost orthogonal to the tube, with a movable disc paired with the stationary disc. A sealing ring of a resilient material is located between the discs and compressed when the movable disc is pressed against the stationary disc to adhere to an inner surface of the pipeline. The sealing ring is coaxial with respect to the pipeline. The movement of the movable disc is determined by raising or lowering a control rod within the tube by means of sloping sliders made in the lower portion of the rod which engage in respective grooves, likewise sloping, made in an axial shank associated with the movable disc and sliding inside an axial opening of the stationary disc. A component of a force is generated which is parallel to the axis of the discs. The axis is raised or lowered by rotation of a threaded ring engaging in a threading mate at the top of the rod.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: TDW Delaware, Inc.Inventor: Mauro Odori
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Publication number: 20190136986Abstract: This invention relates to a plugging machine and a rigid tube provided with a stationary disc integral with the bottom of the tube and oriented almost orthogonal to the tube, with a movable disc paired with the stationary disc. A sealing ring of a resilient material is located between the discs and compressed when the movable disc is pressed against the stationary disc to adhere to an inner surface of the pipeline. The sealing ring is coaxial with respect to the pipeline. The movement of the movable disc is determined by raising or lowering a control rod within the tube by means of sloping sliders made in the lower portion of the rod which engage in respective grooves, likewise sloping, made in an axial shank associated with the movable disc and sliding inside an axial opening of the stationary disc. A component of a force is generated which is parallel to the axis of the discs. The axis is raised or lowered by rotation of a threaded ring engaging in a threading mate at the top of the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventor: Mauro Odori
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Patent number: 10094479Abstract: This inventions relates to a plugging machine and a rigid tube provided with a stationary disc integral with the bottom of the tube and oriented almost orthogonal to the tube, with a movable disc paired with the stationary disc. A sealing ring of a resilient material is located between the discs and compressed when the movable disc is pressed against the stationary disc to adhere to an inner surface of the pipeline. The sealing ring is coaxial with respect to the pipeline. The movement of the movable disc is determined by raising or lowering a control rod within the tube by means of sloping sliders made in the lower portion of the rod which engage in respective grooves, likewise sloping, made in an axial shank associated with the movable disc and sliding inside an axial opening of the stationary disc. A component of a force is generated which is parallel to the axis of the discs. The axis is raised or lowered by rotation of a threaded ring engaging in a threading mate at the top of the rod.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: TDW Delaware, Inc.Inventor: Mauro Odori
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Publication number: 20180087679Abstract: This inventions relates to a plugging machine and a rigid tube provided with a stationary disc integral with the bottom of the tube and oriented almost orthogonal to the tube, with a movable disc paired with the stationary disc. A sealing ring of a resilient material is located between the discs and compressed when the movable disc is pressed against the stationary disc to adhere to an inner surface of the pipeline. The sealing ring is coaxial with respect to the pipeline. The movement of the movable disc is determined by raising or lowering a control rod within the tube by means of sloping sliders made in the lower portion of the rod which engage in respective grooves, likewise sloping, made in an axial shank associated with the movable disc and sliding inside an axial opening of the stationary disc. A component of a force is generated which is parallel to the axis of the discs. The axis is raised or lowered by rotation of a threaded ring engaging in a threading mate at the top of the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventor: Mauro Odori
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Patent number: 9746088Abstract: This inventions relates to a plugging machine and a rigid tube provided with a stationary disc integral with the bottom of the tube and oriented almost orthogonal to the tube, with a movable disc paired with the stationary disc. A sealing ring of a resilient material is located between the discs and compressed when the movable disc is pressed against the stationary disc to adhere to an inner surface of the pipeline. The sealing ring is coaxial with respect to the pipeline. The movement of the movable disc is determined by raising or lowering a control rod within the tube by means of sloping sliders made in the lower portion of the rod which engage in respective grooves, likewise sloping, made in an axial shank associated with the movable disc and sliding inside an axial opening of the stationary disc. A component of a force is generated which is parallel to the axis of the discs. The axis is raised or lowered by rotation of a threaded ring engaging in a threading mate at the top of the rod.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: TDW Delaware, Inc.Inventor: Mauro Odori
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Publication number: 20170191573Abstract: This inventions relates to a plugging machine and a rigid tube provided with a stationary disc integral with the bottom of the tube and oriented almost orthogonal to the tube, with a movable disc paired with the stationary disc. A sealing ring of a resilient material is located between the discs and compressed when the movable disc is pressed against the stationary disc to adhere to an inner surface of the pipeline. The sealing ring is coaxial with respect to the pipeline. The movement of the movable disc is determined by raising or lowering a control rod within the tube by means of sloping sliders made in the lower portion of the rod which engage in respective grooves, likewise sloping, made in an axial shank associated with the movable disc and sliding inside an axial opening of the stationary disc. A component of a force is generated which is parallel to the axis of the discs. The axis is raised or lowered by rotation of a threaded ring engaging in a threading mate at the top of the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Mauro Odori