Patents by Inventor Thomas Piccardi

Thomas Piccardi 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).

  • Lateral hoist for electrode columns of electric arc melting furnaces
    Patent number: 9185750
    Abstract: A device for moving electrode columns of electric arc melting furnaces, characterised by consisting essentially of a lever the central fulcrum of which is connected to the hook of the overhead crane by an articulated ring, on one side a coupling mechanism being inserted into a tube and intended for coupling to the electrode column, while on the other side a counterweight of predetermined weight balances the device during its movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: PICCARDI S.R.L.
    Inventor: Thomas Piccardi
  • Lateral hoist for electrode columns of electric arc melting furnaces
    Publication number: 20110274137
    Abstract: A device for moving electrode columns of electric arc melting furnaces, characterised by consisting essentially of a lever the central fulcrum of which is connected to the hook of the overhead crane by an articulated ring, on one side a coupling mechanism being inserted into a tube and intended for coupling to the electrode column, while on the other side a counterweight of predetermined weight balances the device during its movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas Piccardi
  • Lateral hoist for electrode columns of electric arc melting furnaces
    Publication number: 20100272146
    Abstract: A device for moving electrode columns of electric arc melting furnaces, characterised by consisting essentially of a lever the central fulcrum of which is connected to the hook of the overhead crane by an articulated ring, on one side a coupling mechanism being inserted into a tube and intended for coupling to the electrode column, while on the other side a counterweight of predetermined weight balances the device during its movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas Piccardi