Parallel Loop Intermodal Container
A solution to use environmentally friendly refrigerants in transport refrigeration units — using a parallel dual-loop vapor compression system that reduces environmental impact while maintaining performance.
Intellectual Property
Patents &
Patents &
Publications
17 inventions generated, spanning transport refrigeration, residential HVAC, hybrid power systems, and IoT cargo monitoring — plus landmark publications with the United Nations Environment Programme and the International Institute of Refrigeration.
17
Total Inventions
10+
Granted
3
UN Assessment Reports
2001
First Patent Granted
Patents
Inventions
Controlling a Refrigeration Unit in Response to a Specific Cargo Load
A method and system that ensures correct cargo temperature in a transport refrigeration unit while simultaneously minimizing energy use — balancing cargo safety with operational efficiency.
Flexible Cooling System for Vehicles
A very low cost and highly flexible solution for transport refrigeration — using flexible ducting to connect an evaporator directly with cargo space, simplifying installation and reducing cost.
Series Loop Intermodal Container
A solution to implement environmentally friendly refrigerants in transport refrigeration using an indirect cycle and secondary loop — isolating flammable refrigerants from the cargo compartment.
Methods and Systems for Checking Proper Airflow Within a Container
Addresses improper air distribution in refrigerated container transport — a common cause of cargo damage. Provides sensor-based detection and automated alerts when airflow criteria are not met.
Flexible Sensor Device
A multi-functional wireless sensor device for transport refrigeration containers — ensuring safety, functionality, reliability, and energy efficiency when transporting critical temperature-sensitive cargo.
Methods and Systems for Monitoring Power Supply for a Container
A smart system that detects whether a refrigerated container has experienced power loss that may have compromised cargo preservation — with methods to alert operators and mitigate risk.
Refrigerated Transport System with Refrigerant Dilution
Enables environmentally friendly refrigerants in transport refrigeration by detecting leaks of flammable or mildly flammable refrigerants and automatically mitigating the hazard.
Transport Refrigeration System Having Electric Fans
A transport refrigeration unit with a special DC fan power configuration that enables maximum reliability, energy savings, and ease of maintenance across evaporator, condenser, and ventilation fans.
Transport Refrigeration System and Method for Operating
A hybrid refrigeration system capable of running on battery power and a traditional engine-driven system — optimizing energy use during both peak and low demand conditions.
Embedded Cargo Sensors for a Refrigeration System
A novel method to control cargo temperature in transport refrigeration by modeling the thermal mass of the cargo itself — maximizing cargo quality while minimizing energy consumption.
Semi-Electric Mobile Refrigerated System
A hybrid transport refrigeration unit with a shared drive shaft architecture — simplifying construction, maximizing reliability, and minimizing maintenance requirements across the system.
Method and System for Remote Acquisition of Refrigerated Vehicle Data via Telematics
A telematics-based method to remotely monitor and control a fleet of transport refrigeration units — transferring operational data from the vehicle to multiple remote locations in real time.
Ceiling Mounted Apparatus for Heating and Cooling
A novel ceiling-mounted air conditioning unit featuring an innovative air discharge structure that surrounds the heat exchange elements and optimizes airflow for both heating and cooling modes.
Air Conditioning Console — Design Patent
A novel ornamental design for a floor-mounted air conditioning console unit — recognized as a distinct and original design for residential and commercial applications.
Ceiling Mounted Air Conditioning Apparatus — Design Patent
A novel ornamental design for a ceiling-type air conditioning unit — an early contribution to the visual design language of modern cassette-style HVAC systems.
Micro-Channel Heat Exchanger Suitable for Bending
A method of implementing high-efficiency micro-channel heat exchangers in air conditioning and heat pump units with complex geometry — enabling bending without damage to heat exchanger components.
Peer-Reviewed & International Publications
Publications
Giorgio has contributed to landmark international publications on refrigerant policy, transport refrigeration, and residential HVAC efficiency — including three United Nations assessment reports used by governments worldwide to set refrigerant regulations and best practices.
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Technical Options Committee — Assessment Report 2022
The 2022 RTOC assessment report provides the United Nations with current best-practice guidance on refrigerant selection across all HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) applications. Used by nations globally to set refrigerant policies, regulations, and transition roadmaps away from high-GWP substances.
Download Report (PDF) →Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Technical Options Committee — Assessment Report 2018
The 2018 RTOC report updated international best-practice guidance on refrigerant transitions — addressing HFC phase-downs under the Kigali Amendment and providing technically grounded recommendations across all HVACR sectors for policymakers worldwide.
Download Report (PDF) →Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Technical Options Committee — Assessment Report 2014
The foundational 2014 RTOC assessment established the international framework for evaluating refrigerant alternatives across HVACR applications — directly informing the global shift away from ozone-depleting and high-GWP substances.
Download Report (PDF) →Low GWP Refrigerants in Transport Refrigeration: Risk and Benefit Assessment of Flammable and Mildly Flammable Alternatives
A peer-reviewed technical paper evaluating the risks and benefits of transitioning transport refrigeration to low-GWP refrigerants — including flammable and mildly flammable alternatives — providing safety and performance guidance for the industry.
View Publication →Energy Efficiency of Residential Split Systems: Evolutions and Recent Innovations
A technical paper examining efficiency evolution in residential split air conditioning systems — covering refrigerant selection, compressor technology, heat exchanger design, and the emerging benefits of variable speed compression.
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