Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Gallo

Thomas A. Gallo 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: 11929512
    Abstract: An electrode catalyst for an Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) is provided that includes a transition metal nitride layer on a substrate, an ORR surface oxide layer deposited on the transition metal nitride layer, where the ORR surface oxide layer includes from sub-monolayer to 20 surface oxide monolayers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Melissa E. Kreider, Michaela Burke Stevens, Alessandro Gallo, Hadi Abroshan, Seoin Back, Samira Siahrostami, Jens K. Nørskov, Laurie A. King, Thomas Francisco Jaramillo
  • Publication number: 20230103310
    Abstract: Method of coating a substrate comprising the steps of: i) applying to the substrate a radiation curable aqueous composition comprising a dispersed polymeric binder, ii) thermally drying the aqueous coating composition and iii) electron beam curing the coating composition, the method being characterized by the fact that the aqueous coating composition is a physically drying, film-forming aqueous composition and that the curing is performed in air atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Silvia MANSI, Domenico VETRI, Thomas GALLO, Daria DIAMANTE, Mariuccia DE LUCA, Stefano FUMAGALLI, Giovanni FLORIDI, Giuseppe LI BASSI
  • Patent number: 10549549
    Abstract: Aqueous inkjet ink for textile inkjet printing comprising dispersed pigments and a binder which is a carboxylated polyurethane having blocked isocyanate groups and method for using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Lamberti SPA
    Inventors: Karine Coget, Thomas Gallo, Simona Esposito, Lorenza Mariani, Alan Nappa, Giovanni Floridi, Giuseppe Li Bassi
  • Publication number: 20190031896
    Abstract: Carboxylated polyurethane having blocked isocyanate groups for use as binder in aqueous pigmented inkjet inks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Lamberti SPA
    Inventors: Karine Coget, Thomas Gallo, Simona Esposito, Lorenza Mariani, Alan Nappa, Giovanni Floridi, Giuseppe Li Bassi
  • Publication number: 20190016908
    Abstract: Aqueous inkjet ink for textile inkjet printing comprising dispersed pigments and a binder which is a carboxylated polyurethane having blocked isocyanate groups and method for using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Applicant: Lamberti SPA
    Inventors: Karine Coget, Thomas Gallo, Simona Esposito, Lorenza Mariani, Alan Nappa, Giovanni Floridi, Giuseppe Li Bassi
  • Publication number: 20170183524
    Abstract: A carboxylated polyurethane useful as milling and dispersing agent for ceramic inkjet inks and a method for decorating glass substrates and green or fired ceramic bodies by the use of inkjet printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Karine COGET, Simona ESPOSITO, Thomas GALLO, Alan NAPPA, Stefano FUMAGALLI, Giovanni FLORIDI, Giuseppe LI BASSI
  • Patent number: 9253962
    Abstract: A pet pocket bed/pad comprising of a hollow flexible shell, top wall, bottom wall, surrounding walls which interconnect the top and bottom wall, fill material is disposed inside, to create a pet bed/pad. Additional compartment is added underneath comprising of three side walls, bottom wall, interconnecting the bottom wall of the upper pet bed, to create a pocket compartment, which is equal or greater, with an opening on one end or side, to allow a solid planar flat surface to be inserted inside, working in combination with the bed/pad, secured with closure to keep the flat surface inside the pocket, which prevents bunching up. Padded inserts comprising of a top and bottom wall, surrounding walls interconnected, will create a pillow of similar size and perimeter, to be inserted inside the interior underneath pocket of the bed/pad, to customize the plushness for additional comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Inventors: Sandra Marie Gallo, Michael Thomas Gallo
  • Publication number: 20140373792
    Abstract: A pet pocket bed/pad comprising of a hollow flexible shell, top wall, bottom wall, surrounding walls which interconnect the top and bottom wall, fill material is disposed inside, to create a pet bed/pad. Additional compartment is added underneath comprising of three side walls, bottom wall, interconnecting the bottom wall of the upper pet bed, to create a pocket compartment, which is equal or greater, with an opening on one end or side, to allow a solid planar flat surface to be inserted inside, working in combination with the bed/pad, secured with closure to keep the flat surface inside the pocket, which prevents bunching up. Padded inserts comprising of a top and bottom wall, surrounding walls interconnected, will create a pillow of similar size and perimeter, to be inserted inside the interior underneath pocket of the bed/pad, to customize the plushness for additional comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Sandra Marie Gallo, Michael Thomas Gallo
  • Publication number: 20140087032
    Abstract: There is a provided a pizza kit and a method for making a pizza from a kit. A package of powdered dough mix from the kit is opened. The powdered dough mix is poured into a bowl. The dough mix is mixed with an amount of liquid in the bowl. A dough ball is formed. The dough ball is pressed on a non-stick paper from the kit into the shape of a pizza crust. An amount of pizza sauce from the kit is added to the top of the pizza crust and the pizza is cooked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: GALLO LEA ORGANICS LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Gallo, Susan Devitt
  • Publication number: 20110262590
    Abstract: There is a provided a pizza kit and a method for making a pizza from a kit. A package of powdered dough mix from the kit is opened. The powdered dough mix is poured into a bowl. The dough mix is mixed with an amount of liquid in the bowl. A dough ball is formed. The dough ball is pressed on a non-stick paper from the kit into the shape of a pizza crust. An amount of pizza sauce from the kit is added to the top of the pizza crust and the pizza is cooked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: GALLO LEA ORGANICS LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Gallo, Susan Devitt
  • Patent number: 7914750
    Abstract: A continuous process and related system for producing high purity silica are disclosed. The process and system utilize a unique high temperature rotary reactor which excludes oxygen. The use of one or more anoxic gases is described, that upon administration into the system promote the exclusion of oxygen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Unimin Corporation
    Inventors: Scott D. Goldblatt, Chris Capobianco, Thomas A. Gallo
  • Patent number: 7837955
    Abstract: A continuous process and related system for producing high purity silica are disclosed. The process and system utilize a unique high temperature rotary reactor which excludes oxygen. The use of one or more anoxic gases is described, that upon administration into the system promote the exclusion of oxygen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Unimin Corporation
    Inventors: Scott D. Goldblatt, Chris Capobianco, Thomas A. Gallo
  • Patent number: 7837783
    Abstract: A filler material that includes a metal fluoride compound which is coated with silica. The filler material can be used in various types of covering agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Unimin Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Capobianco, Scott VanRemortel, Thomas A. Gallo
  • Publication number: 20100028239
    Abstract: A continuous process and related system for producing high purity silica are disclosed. The process and system utilize a unique high temperature rotary reactor which excludes oxygen. The use of one or more anoxic gases is described, that upon administration into the system promote the exclusion of oxygen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: SCOTT D. GOLDBLATT, CHRIS CAPOBIANCO, THOMAS A. GALLO
  • Publication number: 20100021358
    Abstract: A continuous process and related system for producing high purity silica are disclosed. The process and system utilize a unique high temperature rotary reactor which excludes oxygen. The use of one or more anoxic gases is described, that upon administration into the system promote the exclusion of oxygen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: SCOTT D. GOLDBLATT, Chris Capobianco, Thomas A. Gallo
  • Publication number: 20100006004
    Abstract: A filler material that includes a metal fluoride compound which is coated with silica. The filler material can be used in various types of covering agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Chris Capobianco, Scott VanRemortal, Thomas A. Gallo
  • Patent number: 7618488
    Abstract: A filler material that includes a metal fluoride compound which is coated with silica. The filler material can be used in various types of covering agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Unimin Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Capobianco, Scott VanRemortel, Thomas A. Gallo
  • Patent number: 7618487
    Abstract: A filler material that includes a metal fluoride compound which is coated with silica. The filler material can be used in various types of covering agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Unimin Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Capobianco, Scott VanRemortel, Thomas A. Gallo
  • Patent number: 7582157
    Abstract: A pigment extender that can be used in a covering agent such as paint to improve the properties of the paint. The pigment extender can improve the hiding power of many types of paint formulations. The pigment extender is particularly useful in flat paints that require relatively low sheen values. A pigment extender that includes microcrystalline silica, nepheline syenite and/or metal fluoride. The metal fluoride typically includes a silica coated metal fluoride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: The Unimin Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Van Remortel, Christopher Capobianco, Thomas Gallo
  • Patent number: 7498377
    Abstract: A filler material that includes a metal fluoride compound which is coated with silica. The filler material can be used in various types of covering agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Unimin Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Capobianco, Scott VanRemortel, Thomas A. Gallo