Patents by Inventor Stefano Mantellassi

Stefano Mantellassi 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: 10563540
    Abstract: A casing for a rotating machine includes an inner surface delimiting an inner volume for housing a rotor of the rotating machine; a first and a second shell that are joined together in a dividable manner, the first and second shell respectively comprising a first and a second split flange having a first and a second split surface contacting each other when the shells are joined together; a plurality of holes on the first and second split flange passing through the first and second split surface for housing a plurality of bolts; a first groove connecting the plurality of holes; a second groove between the first groove and the inner surface of the casing; a first duct and a second duct for circulating a fluid to and from the first and second grooves, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Nuovo Pignone SRL
    Inventors: Paolo Romanello, Stefano Mantellassi, Alberto Guglielmo, Giuseppe Sassanelli
  • Publication number: 20160245121
    Abstract: A casing for a rotating machine includes an inner surface delimiting an inner volume for housing a rotor of the rotating machine; a first and a second shell that are joined together in a dividable manner, the first and second shell respectively comprising a first and a second split flange having a first and a second split surface contacting each other when the shells are joined together; a plurality of holes on the first and second split flange passing through the first and second split surface for housing a plurality of bolts; a first groove connecting the plurality of holes; a second groove between the first groove and the inner surface of the casing; a first duct and a second duct for circulating a fluid to and from the first and second grooves, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Paolo ROMANELLO, Stefano MANTELLASSI, Alberto GUGLIELMO, Giuseppe SASSANELLI
  • Patent number: 7520716
    Abstract: A vane system for a centrifugal compressor (10), comprising two rows (15, 20) of vanes (15?, 20?) installed in series inside a suction duct (14), the first row (15) of fixed vanes (15?) being suitable for homogenizing the gas flow that passes through them and sending it to the second row (20) of adjustable vanes (20?) equipped with a guiding mechanism comprising a mechanical system (30) suitable for varying the orientation of the vanes (20?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Nuovo Pignone Holding S.p.A.
    Inventors: Remo Tacconelli, Stefano Mantellassi
  • Publication number: 20070166149
    Abstract: A vane system for a centrifugal compressor (10), comprising two rows (15, 20) of vanes (15?, 20?) installed in series inside a suction duct (14), the first row (15) of fixed vanes (15?) being suitable for homogenizing the gas flow that passes through them and sending it to the second row (20) of adjustable vanes (20?) equipped with a guiding mechanism comprising a mechanical system (30) suitable for varying the orientation of the vanes (20?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Remo Tacconelli, Stefano Mantellassi
  • Patent number: 6974304
    Abstract: A centrifugal compressor for high pressure (10) with improved efficiency, of the type comprising a rotor (12), an inner case (14), diffusers (16) and diaphragms (18), wherein the surfaces which are subjected to passage of the flow of gas have been subjected to burnishing working.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Nuovo Pignone Holding S.p.A.
    Inventors: Stefano Mantellassi, Stefano Franchi, Giovanni Mellone
  • Patent number: 6969229
    Abstract: A sealing system (10) which ensures the safe operation of very high pressure centrifugal compressors which process lethal gases. The system comprises sealing means (18, 19) separated by an annular chamber (12), and a discharge line (32) for collecting and eliminating any gases that may be released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Nuovo Pignone Holding S.p.A.
    Inventors: Riccardo Beccaluva, Stefano Mantellassi, Antonio Pumo
  • Publication number: 20040120812
    Abstract: A centrifugal compressor for high pressure (10) with improved efficiency, of the type comprising a rotor (12), an inner case (14), diffusers (16) and diaphragms (18), wherein the surfaces which are subjected to passage of the flow of gas have been subjected to burnishing working.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Applicant: NUOVO PIGNONE HOLDING S.p.A.
    Inventors: Stefano Mantellassi, Stefano Franchi, Giovanni Mellone
  • Publication number: 20030231954
    Abstract: A sealing system (10) which ensures the safe operation of very high pressure centrifugal compressors which process lethal gases. The system comprises sealing means (18, 19) separated by an annular chamber (12), and a discharge line (32) for collecting and eliminating any gases that may be released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: NUOVO PIGNONE HOLDING SPA
    Inventors: Riccardo Beccaluva, Stefano Mantellassi, Antonio Pumo