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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6688222 | Multiple-color flexographic rotary printing machine A rotary printing machine comprising two supporting shoulders, a central drum or cylinder being rotatably mounted on the supporting shoulders, at least one printing unit being arranged around the drum and comprising a printing plate cylinder and an anilox... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6685507 | Electrical connector An electrical connector comprising a body made of plastics in which there are multiple side-by-side cavities, which in turn form seats that accommodate electrical terminals and ends of cables wired to the terminals; a cover is coupled to the body by way o... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6609470 | Sewing machine for forming running-stitch seams with high sewing reliability A sewing machine for forming running-stitch seams, comprises a needle provided with an open eye and orientated with the axis substantially perpendicular to a surface for supporting the sewn item and is actuated with a reciprocating motion to pass cyclical... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6609310 | Method and apparatus for safety control of the drying cycle in hydrocarbon-solvent dry-cleaning machines The method for safety control of the drying cycle in hydrocarbon-solvent dry-cleaning machines, comprising, in the first step of the drying cycle, when the temperature of the mixture of hot air and solvent at the outlet of the drying drum reaches values w... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6607126 | Method for collecting data from electronic voting units A method for collecting data from electronic voting units standing by to receive enabling commands, comprising: sending in parallel a vote opening/control command from a central logic unit to a plurality of peripheral logic units by way of first connectio... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6606964 | Modular cage A modular cage comprising a bottom surmounted by, and associated with, grille-like walls which are mutually connected by connecting means; the connecting means comprise a first corner joint constituted by a first component that has a hollow corner body in... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6604280 | Device for adjusting the clamping pressure in applicators for clamping terminals onto electrical cables A device for adjusting the clamping pressure in applicators for clamping terminals onto electrical cables comprising a composite pivot interposed between an actuation hammer and a supporting element to which the tools for clamping the terminal respectivel... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6604476 | Sewing machine for forming running-stitch seams, with highly regular stitch forming A sewing machine for forming running-stitch seams, comprises a needle provided, proximate to its tip, with an open eye and orientated so that its axis is substantially perpendicular to a surface for supporting the item being sewn. The needle is actuated w... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6604442 | Twin-head beveling machine for high-precision machining on heads of large-and medium-diameter pipes A twin-head beveling machine for high-precision machining on heads of pipes, comprising two mutually opposite pressers and machining heads with a rotating disk; the pressers are rigidly connected to each other by a central fixed shaft and the heads are mo... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6601317 | High-efficiency drying kiln particularly for wood-like material A high-efficiency drying kiln, particularly for wood-like material, constituted by an internal chamber, which is covered with thermally insulating material and is provided with at least one opening for loading and extracting the material to be treated; tw... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6602120 | Edge grinding unit for edge working machines An edge grinding unit for machines for working the edges of plates in general and of glass sheets in particular comprising at least at one rim of a plate being worked, a grinding wheel which is accommodated in a carousel element provided with a rotatable ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6595552 | Device for coupling multiple connectors A device for coupling multiple connectors, comprising two connector supporting plates, one fixed and one movable, and two threaded members which are supported by the two plates; one of the members has a combined rotary and translatory motion for the coupl... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6595553 | Accessory component for piping An accessory component for piping, such as a valve, filter or the like, comprising a hollow body that can be connected to sections of piping and is provided with elements for coupling the component to a supporting structure, the coupling elements being fo... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6596064 | Biocidal-antifouling agents with low ecotoxicity index A use of tetralin derivatives as biocidal and antifouling agents for preventing and slowing the growth of algae, molds and microorganisms. In particular, the vitamin derivatives are constituted by salts of menadione bisulfite with the heterocyclic bases t... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6592130 | Frame particularly for in-line skates A frame particularly usable for in-line or ice skates, comprising two mutually facing approximately vertical walls, transversely to which there are, along the same longitudinal axis, multiple holes for placing the hubs of respective wheels. The frame has,... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6593546 | Arc welding generator with input voltage adapting regulator stage A welding generator comprising an input rectifier stage, a bank of leveling capacitors, an inverter block, a transformer, a rectifier stage and an inductor downstream of which the arc forms and an input voltage adapting regulator stage having, in series a... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6591676 | Device for detecting the level of liquid, particularly for submersed pumps A liquid level detection device (10), particularly for submersed pumps, characterized in that it comprises means (13, 14) for detecting variation of electric and/or magnetic field in relation to the variation of the level of the liquid; the means are asso... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6585415 | Expendable garbage bag The bag is made from a polyethylene sheet and has a mouth with at least one sheath along its edge, the sheath containing an inextensible ribbon which is graspable from outside through a hole cut in the sheath, in order to close the bag after filling. An e... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6585389 | Luminaire, particularly of the ceiling-mounted type or of the type for recessed fitting in ceilings and walls A luminaire, of the ceiling-mounted type or of the type for recessed fitting in ceilings and walls for interior lighting, comprising a hollow body which is shaped like a paraboloid and forms a back on an upper part and an opening on a lower part, the body... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6585508 | Carousel-type apparatus for manufacturing caps made of plastics by compression molding An apparatus for manufacturing threaded caps comprises a plurality of compression molding assemblies which are arranged on a rotating carousel and comprise an upper male mold half and a lower female mold half. The male mold half comprises a tubular elemen... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6573468 | Actuation and control device for high-and medium-voltage circuit breakers An actuation and control device for opening and/or closing high- and medium-voltage circuit breakers having at least one fixed contact and at least one moving contact, comprising actuation means which are operatively connected to the moving contact and su... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6574458 | Method for generating a frequency-modulated signal with improved receivability by a radio receiver A method for generating a frequency-modulated signal with high receivability quality, comprising the steps of: before sending an input modulating signal to a modulator, modifying the input modulating signal so as to compensate for distortions which will be ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6570128 | Generator for arc welding machines A generator for arc welding machines provided with an input rectifier stage which has a unit power factor and comprises an inductor, on the mains side, two diodes and two electronic switches, one for each diode, which are driven by a driver which renders ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6557708 | Cardboard pallet-type container/exhibitor The present invention relates to a cardboard pallet-like container which also acts as an exhibitor. The container is obtained from a single sheet of die-cut and folded cardboard by means of which the entire structure is obtained. The container is a parallelepi... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6550520 | Insulating glazing unit provided with a blind An insulating glazing unit internally provided with a blind which is adapted to be moved from a fully gathered condition to an unfolded condition, and vice versa. The blind, in the gathered configuration, is arranged in the lower part and interacts with a... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6552791 | Nondestructive apparatus and method for detecting molecular orientation in thin films A method and an apparatus for nondestructively detecting the orientation of anisotropic molecules in thin films and in molecular layers in general. The present invention is based on a single measurement of the non-polarized photoluminescence spectrum, in ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6549428 | Device for supporting and fixing bus-bars A device for supporting and fixing bus-bars in cabinets for switchboards, comprising: a first element, constituted by a body made of insulating material, which has a first side provided with means for direct engagement to a supporting frame and a second s... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6547261 | Adjustment device, particularly for adjusting the size of an in-line roller skate An adjustment device, particularly for adjusting the size of an in-line roller skate composed of a frame connected to the wheels and to the heel unit of a shell to which a cuff is articulated. A toe unit for containing an innerboot is slidingly connected ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6536278 | Transducer protection device, particularly for hemodialysis processes A transducer protection device, particularly for hemodialysis processes, which comprises a first element and a second element made of plastics which are coupled coaxially with respect to a common axis and respectively comprise a first tubular connector an... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6538041 | Apparatus and method for forming stabilized atomized microemulsions An apparatus and a method for forming stabilized atomized microemulsions from different liquids which are normally immiscible; the apparatus according to the invention comprises a primary chamber and a sequence of at least two cavitation chambers arranged... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6538353 | Permanent-magnet electric motor for circulation pumps of heating systems A permanent-magnet electric motor for circulation pumps of heating systems, comprising a stator (10) composed of a pack of metallic laminations (11) which form pole shoes (12) to which electrical windings (14) are coupled. A permanent-magnet rotor is arra... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6536642 | Apparatus for separating the bearing cap of a connecting rod by fracture A frame (10) carries two fixtures (16, 20), of which at least one (20) is movable, and which have respective crescents (18, 22) adapted to be brought together to form a circular profile engageable with the big end of a connecting rod and separable by open... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6536783 | Braking device particularly for skates A braking device, particularly usable for skates comprising a shoe composed of a quarter which is articulated to a shell associated with a supporting frame for two or more wheels, and comprising at least one traction element which is connected at one end ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6524177 | Device for connecting a meat portioning-filling machine to a clipping machine A device for connecting a meat portioning-filling machine to a clipping machine, comprising a tube which is adapted to convey the meat and to support the tubular casing to be filled; the tube has, at its output section, a fixed contrast cutter which is ad... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6520662 | Projector particularly for projecting light in infinite colors, with high-power beam A projector particularly for projecting light in infinite colors, comprising a pair of light sources arranged side by side and inserted in a single luminaire, a single dimmer element, a single color changer and a single diffuser element being arranged aft... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6519783 | Dispenser for sanitizing/deodorant surfactant liquids, particularly for toilet bowls A dispenser for sanitizing/deodorant surfactant liquids, particularly for toilet bowls, including a container, which is provided at an end thereof with a tray element having at least one cavity in continuous communication with the container; the cavity is... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6522950 | Method for off-line programming an industrial robot A method for performing the off-line programming of the movement of an industrial robot, which is dedicated to an industrial apparatus for processing. The method allows performing the off-line programming of the movement of a robot by using sequences of i... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6517160 | Extensible footrest, particularly for armchairs, sofas and the like An extensible footrest, particularly for armchairs, sofas and the like, which comprises a frame adapted to be hinged to a frame of a seat of an armchair, sofa or the like, the footrest frame being constituted by a first pair of lateral arms and by a secon... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6517780 | Container for liquids, particularly for analysis of biological liquids A container for liquids, particularly for analysis of biological liquids, comprising a main body which is constituted by a cylindrical chamber and by a plurality of cup-shaped parts for containing the liquids which protrude axially from the bottom of the ... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6514509 | Method for production on the spot of a disinfectant peracetic acid system A method for preparing a disinfectant and sterilizing peracetic acid solution, comprising the production just before use of peracetic acid by mixing an activator (HP) with a parent mixture.... | 02/04/2003 |
