Patents by Inventor Nicolo' MANCA

Nicolo' MANCA 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).

  • Patent number: 11448871
    Abstract: A micromechanical device includes a fixed structure, a mobile portion rotatable about a first rotation axis, and a first actuation structure arranged between the fixed structure and the mobile portion to enable rotation of the mobile portion about the first rotation axis. The mobile portion includes a supporting structure, a tiltable platform rotatable about a second rotation axis, transverse to the first rotation axis, and a second actuation structure coupled between the tiltable platform and the supporting structure. Stiffening elements are arranged between the supporting structure and the fixed structure. The micromechanical device may be used within a pico-projector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.
    Inventors: Nicolo′ Boni, Roberto Carminati, Massimiliano Merli
  • Publication number: 20220287541
    Abstract: A compact counter manual use tableware hydro-cleaning apparatus (10, 10?) comprising two operating units defined by a first unit (12, 12?) and by a second unit (14) not rigidly connected to each other, separable, movable and positionable/repositionable independently with respect to each other, the first unit (12, 12?) defining a control unit which houses the components/devices required for the operation of the hydro-cleaning apparatus and the second unit (14) defining a tableware washing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Nicolo Petrone, Raimondo Raffi, Simone Peronaci
  • Patent number: 11441855
    Abstract: A thermal interface material is disclosed. The material includes: a sheet extending between a first major surface and a second major surface, the sheet including: a base material; and a filler material embedded in the base material. The base material may include anisotropically oriented thermally conductive elements. In some embodiments, the thermally conductive elements are preferentially oriented along a primary direction from the first major surface towards the second major surface to promote thermal conduction though the sheet along the primary direction. In some embodiments, the base material is substantially free of silicone. In some embodiments, the thermal conductivity of the sheet along the primary direction is at least 20 W/mK, 30 W/mK, 40 W/mK, 50 W/mK, 60 W/mK, 70 W/mK, 80 W/mK, 90 W/mK, 100 W/mK, or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yong Joon Lee, William J. Scimeca, Nicolo Brambilla, Daniel Rich
  • Patent number: 11440519
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a brake assist system (1) for cyclist on a bicycle (100) including a braking system (101) having a braking member (105) capable of exerting a braking force (FB) on a front wheel (101) of the bicycle (100) by the effect of a force (Fc) applied by the cyclist on a lever (103). The system (1) includes a sensor (2) for measuring the angular speed (?1) of the front wheel (101) of the bicycle (100); an actuator (3) capable of exerting an actuator force (FA), connectable to said braking system of the bicycle so that the actuator force (FA) opposes the force (Fc) applied by the cyclist on the lever (103), in order to reduce the braking force (FB); and a control module (4) configured for receiving, as an input, the signal representative of the angular speed (?1) of the front wheel (101) and for determining from this a deceleration (?) of the front wheel (101).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignees: Blubrake s.r.l., Politecnico di Milano
    Inventors: Matteo Corno, Giulio Panzani, Sergio Matteo Savaresi, Fabio Todeschini, Luca D'Avico, Simone Fiorenti, Alessio Nicolò Cota
  • Patent number: 11432987
    Abstract: An ambulation assistance wearable device, and related method, includes a support to be removably attached to the body of a person; a power supply anchored to the support; a light source mounted on the support and electrically connected to the power supply, which is configured to emit a beam of visible light toward the ground; a front stepping point where the person moves the foot to generate a bright spot in that point and move forward along an ambulation direction; a sensor that detects at least one control parameter identifying the ambulation condition; and a processing unit connected to the power supply, the light source and the sensor, which controls the activation-deactivation of the light source as a function of the at least one control parameter. The control parameter corresponds to an angle or a displacement measurement related to the instant position of a part of the body during ambulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventors: Nicoló Sala, Francesco Rusnati, Manuel Rocco
  • Publication number: 20220274447
    Abstract: Bicycle tyre (100) which comprises a pair of bead cores (8), a carcass structure (2) turned around the pair of bead cores (8) and a tread band (4) radially outer to the carcass structure (2); at each bead core (8) being provided: an elastomeric material filler (12) which extends in a radial direction for a first length (HI) starting from the bead core (8), a loop (15) interposed between the carcass structure (2) and the elastomeric material filler (12), turned around the bead core (8) so as to define a first flap (15a) axially outer to the elastomeric material filler (12) and a second flap (15b) axially inner to the elastomeric material filler (12), wherein the first flap (15a) extends in a radial direction for a second length (H2) and the second flap (15b) extends in a radial direction for a third length (H3); preferably, the second (H2) and third (H3) lengths are less than or equal to the first length (H1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.
    Inventors: Filippo GALLI, Nicolò TOMIATI, Giuseppe MATRACIA
  • Publication number: 20220274448
    Abstract: Bicycle tyre (100) comprises a pair of bead cores (8), a carcass structure (2) turned around the pair of bead cores (8) and a tread band (4) radially outer to the carcass structure (2); at each bead core (8) being provided: an elastomeric material filler (12) which extends in a radial direction for a first length (H1) starting from the bead core (8), wherein the first length (H1) is at least 20% of the distance (H4) measured in the radial direction between the bead core (8) and the radially outermost portion of the carcass structure (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.
    Inventors: Filippo GALLI, Nicolò TOMIATI, Giuseppe MATRACIA
  • Patent number: 11428285
    Abstract: A brake actuation assembly comprising a thrust and support element comprising a first thrust end adapted to cooperate with a first jaw of a brake; the thrust and support element comprising a second thrust and support element end; a lever rotatably supported to the thrust and support element for rotating at least along a rotation thrust direction; the lever comprising a first lever end adapted to cooperate with a second jaw of the brake; the lever comprising a second lever end, wherein the second lever end comprises a hooking seat; and wherein the hooking seat is adapted to firmly receive a connecting portion of a coupling end of a traction cable, the traction cable having a cable body capable of an elastic flexural deformation; the hooking seat being arranged undercut with respect to the rectilinear development direction of the cable body; the lever being adapted to oscillate; wherein the lever comprises a lever abutment surface which cooperates with a stop abutment counter-surface provided in the thrust and
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Freni Brembo S.p.A.
    Inventors: Tomasz Woloszyn, Alessandro Galassi, Nicolò Mazzarini, Italo Pirovano
  • Publication number: 20220267497
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel co-polymers and their use in the manufacture of porous membranes for haemodialysis application. In particular, such a co-polymer comprises a first segment comprising recurring units poly(aryl ether sulfone) [PAES recurring units], and a second segment comprising-recurring units poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) [PVP recurring units], wherein said first segment and said second segment are linked together via a group of formula —O-Ph-NH—C(?O)—C(CH3)2—CH2—.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Kamlesh NAIR, Emanuele DI NICOLO', Joel POLLINO
  • Publication number: 20220265214
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to a portable biometric monitoring device having a central pod, sensor electrodes, and a wearable band. The central pod can be removably coupled to the wearable band. The sensor electrodes can transfer data to an circuit on a printed circuit board (PCB) in the central pod. The circuit can be housed in the central pod and can be configured to process data transferred from the sensor electrodes. The central pod can be electrically coupled to the sensor electrodes via one or more conductive wires while the wearable band is coupled to the central pod. In some embodiments, the central pod can be electronically isolated from the sensor electrodes when the wearable band is not coupled to the central pod. In some embodiments, the one or more conductive wires are substantially encased in the wearable band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Parth JARIWALA, Matteo LAI, Simone TOGNETTI, Daniele RESNATI, Nicolo BONACINA, Chris LOUGHNANE, Ivan CENCI
  • Publication number: 20220267587
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the manufacturing of a porous article, notably a membrane, which comprises a semi-crystalline polymer, an amorphous polymer and at least one water-soluble salt. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing said porous article and to its use for purifying fluid(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Dario AURILIA, Emanuele DI NICOLO', Kelly D. BRANHAM, Vida KOMER
  • Publication number: 20220265195
    Abstract: A system including a medical device is provided. The medical device includes at least one sensor configured to acquire first data descriptive of a patient, first memory storing a plurality of templates, and at least one processor coupled to the at least one sensor and the first memory. The at least one processor is configured to identify a first template of the plurality of templates that is similar to the first data, to determine first difference data based on the first template and the first data, and to store the first difference data in association with the first template. The system may further include the programmable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Steven J. Szymkiewicz, Francesco Nicolo, Gary A. Freeman, Timothy F. Stever, Shane S. Volpe
  • Publication number: 20220264206
    Abstract: A sound reproduction system (10) comprises a supporting structure (2) that includes a distribution circuit (23); a loudspeaker box (1) that is removably connected to the supporting structure (2) and includes a cabinet (11) and a sound transducer (12) associated with the cabinet (11); a connection circuit (13), which is connected electrically to the distribution circuit (23) of the supporting structure (2) and is configured to receive a signal from the distribution circuit (23) and to transmit it to the sound transducer (12), the connection circuit (13) of the loudspeaker box (1) being connectable to the distribution circuit (23) of the supporting structure (2) at a plurality of angular positions, rotated relative to each other about the longitudinal axis (A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Leonardo BRACCIOTTI, Claudio LASTRUCCI, Nicolò ZUCCHERINI MARTELLO
  • Publication number: 20220254576
    Abstract: A solid state polymer electrolyte is disclosed for use in an ultracapacitor. The electrolyte includes an ionic liquid and a polymer and may include other additives, wherein an ultracapacitor that utilizes the solid state electrolyte is configured to output electrical energy at temperatures between about ?40° C. and about 250° C. or more.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Nicolò Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini
  • Publication number: 20220254575
    Abstract: A solid state polymer electrolyte is disclosed for use in an ultracapacitor. The electrolyte includes an ionic liquid and a polymer and may include other additives, wherein an ultracapacitor that utilizes the solid state electrolyte is configured to output electrical energy at temperatures between about ?40° C. and about 250° C. or more.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Nicolò Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini
  • Publication number: 20220250367
    Abstract: Disclosed is a non-flammable thermal insulating composite substrate for motor vehicles including: a textile component constituted by a layer of needle-sewn non-woven fabric composed of a percentage of pre-oxidized polyacrylonitrile fiber included between 40% and 70%, preferably 58% and of the remaining percentage of polyethylene glycol-terephthalate fiber, the textile component having weight preferably 400 gr/m2; and a barrier fixed to the textile component using a spreading process, constituted by a thermoplastic resin based on low density polyethylene added with non-halogen flame retardants, the barrier having weight preferably 100 gr/m2. The composite substrate has the following features: a thickness included between 2 mm and 5 mm, preferably 3.8 mm; a weight included between 300 gr/m2 and 700 gr/m2, preferably 500 gr/m2; odorless; no emission of fumes; dimensionally stable, even at heatstroke, with a maximum variation of 1%; and non-flammability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventor: Nicolò MOSCA
  • Patent number: 11410820
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that includes an active storage layer including: a network of carbon nanotubes defining void spaces; and a carbonaceous material located in the void spaces and bound by the network of carbon nanotubes. In some cases, the active layer provides energy storage, e.g., in an ultracapacitor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nicolò Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini, Daniel Rich
  • Publication number: 20220245444
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a system for optimizing an artificial neural network by configuring a model, based on a plurality of training parameters, to execute a training process, monitoring a plurality of statistics produced upon execution of the training process, and adjusting one or more of the training parameters, based on one or more of the statistics, to maintain at least one of the statistics within a predetermined range. In some embodiments, artificial intelligence (AI) processors may execute a training process on a model, the training process having an associated set of training parameters. Execution of the training process may produce a plurality of statistics. Control processor(s) coupled to the AI processor(s) may receive the statistics, and in accordance therewith, adjust one or more of the training parameters to maintain at least one of the statistics within a predetermined range during execution of the training process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Maximilian Golub, Ritchie Zhao, Eric Chung, Douglas Burger, Bita Darvish Rouhani, Ge Yang, Nicolo Fusi
  • Publication number: 20220246364
    Abstract: An electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) is disclosed including: a first electrode including a first current collector and first plurality of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) disposed substantially directly upon the first current collector; a second electrode comprising a second current collector and second plurality of CNTs disposed substantially directly upon the second current collector; and an electrolyte disposed between and in contact with (e.g., wetting) the first and second electrodes. In some embodiments, the EDLC is configured to have a capacitive frequency window comprising about 1 Hz to about 50 Hz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventor: Nicolo Brambilla
  • Patent number: 11405027
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment a circuit includes: a plurality of delay elements coupled in series, each delay element including an input node and an output node; a multiplexer having inputs coupled to the output node of each delay element of the plurality of delay elements; and a time measurement circuit including a time amplifier having an input coupled to an output of the multiplexer, and a counter coupled to an output of the time amplifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Stefano Bonomi, Nicolo Zilio