Patents by Inventor Nicola Boaretto

Nicola Boaretto 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).

  • Hybrid membranes containing titanium dioxide doped with fluorine
    Patent number: 9577278
    Abstract: Hybrid membranes based on crystalline titanium dioxide containing fluorine atoms within the crystalline lattice comprising atoms of titanium and oxygen are described; these hybrid membranes are particularly suitable for the production of fuel cells and electrolysers. A process for producing the aforesaid hybrid membranes is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: BRETON SPA
    Inventors: Vito Di Noto, Nicola Boaretto, Enrico Negro, Mauro Bettiol, Fabio Bassetto
  • HYBRID MEMBRANCES CONTAINING TITANIUM DIOXIDE DOPED WITH FLUORINE
    Publication number: 20160087302
    Abstract: Hybrid membranes based on crystalline titanium dioxide containing fluorine atoms within the crystalline lattice comprising atoms of titanium and oxygen are described; these hybrid membranes are particularly suitable for the production of fuel cells and electrolysers. The titanium dioxide contained in them may be produced by a process comprising the following stages: (a) a titanium ore is reacted with a NH4HF2 aqueous solution of; (b) the aqueous dispersion so obtained is filtered with subsequent separation of a solid residue and an aqueous solution containing titanium salts; (c) the aqueous solution so obtained is subjected to hydrolysis, said hydrolysis comprising a first stage at pH 6.5-8.0 and a second stage at pH 9-11; the aqueous dispersion thus obtained is filtered and the solid residue is subjected to pyrohydrolysis at a maximum temperature of approximately 500° C., preferably approximately 450° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Vito Di Noto, Nicola Boaretto, Enrico Negro, Mauro Bettiol, Fabio Bassetto
  • Hybrid membranes containing titanium dioxide doped with fluorine
    Patent number: 9184460
    Abstract: Hybrid membranes based on crystalline titanium dioxide containing fluorine atoms within the crystalline lattice comprising atoms of titanium and oxygen are described; these hybrid membranes are particularly suitable for the production of fuel cells and electrolyzers. A process for producing the aforesaid hybrid membranes is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: BRETON SPA
    Inventors: Vito Di Noto, Nicola Boaretto, Enrico Negro, Mauro Bettiol, Fabio Bassetto
  • HYBRID MEMBRANES CONTAINING TITANIUM DIOXIDE DOPED WITH FLUORINE
    Publication number: 20130196251
    Abstract: Hybrid membranes based on crystalline titanium dioxide containing fluorine atoms within the crystalline lattice comprising atoms of titanium and oxygen are described; these hybrid membranes are particularly suitable for the production of fuel cells and electrolysers. The titanium dioxide contained in them may be produced by a process comprising the following stages: (a) a titanium ore is reacted with a NH4HF2 aqueous solution of; (b) the aqueous dispersion so obtained is filtered with subsequent separation of a solid residue and an aqueous solution containing titanium salts; (c) the aqueous solution so obtained is subjected to hydrolysis, said hydrolysis comprising a first stage at pH 6.5-8.0 and a second stage at pH 9-11; (d) the aqueous dispersion thus obtained is filtered and the solid residue is subjected to pyrohydrolysis at a maximum temperature of approximately 500° C., preferably approximately 450° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: BRETON SPA
    Inventors: Vito Di Noto, Nicola Boaretto, Enrico Negro, Mauro Bettiol, Fabio Bassetto