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Abhijit Ajit Patel, Madison, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150087535MEASUREMENT OF NUCLEIC ACID VARIANTS USING HIGHLY-MULTIPLEXED ERROR-SUPPRESSED DEEP SEQUENCING - Methods and compositions are disclosed for measuring low-abundance DNA variants from a complex mixture of DNA molecules. Embodiments of the methods allow for extremely sensitive detection and can distinguish true variants from sequencer misreads and PCR misincorporations.03-26-2015

Ash Patel, Newtown, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150028076ANCHOR ON A LOAD CARRIER FOR A BICYCLE THROUGH-AXLE - An anchor for releasably securing a bicycle through-axle, that is installed in a wheelless front fork of a bicycle, to a load carrier. The anchor is made up of an anchor body having a through-axle receiving space for receiving a bicycle through-axle therein. The anchor additionally has a movable wedge located within the anchor body and transitionable between a receiving configuration in which an interior of the receiving space is expanded for insertably receiving a bicycle through-axle therein, and a secured configuration in which the movable wedge is in lateral abutting engagement with a bicycle through-axle received within the interior of the receiving space.01-29-2015

Ash Patel, Newton, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150028072CONVERTIBLE MOUNTING BRACKET - A convertible mounting bracket (01-29-2015
20160039350VEHICULAR ROOF RACK MOUNTING BRACKET - A vehicular roof rack mounting bracket capable of securement onto load carrier bars of different dimensions is presented. The bracket can include an upper jaw, a bolt head receiver space defined within a portion of the upper jaw, and a lower jaw. The bracket can also include a rotary tightener configured to adjustably couple the upper jaw to the lower jaw.02-11-2016
20160039351LOAD CARRIER ASSEMBLIES FOR SECURING A LOAD TO A VEHICULAR CROSSBAR - A load carrier assembly for releasably securing a load to a crossbar of a vehicular roof rack is disclosed. The load carrier assembly may include a tightenable clamp configured to attach to an exterior of a crossbar, a rotary tightener coupled between two portions of the tightenable clamp, and an actuator coupled to the rotary tightener. The actuator can have an interference surface configured to contact a portion of a load carrier thereby obstructing rotation of the rotary tightener and preventing unauthorized removal of the load carrier from the crossbar.02-11-2016

Bhupendra A Patel, Canton, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100154308SLIDING DOOR CHUCKING AND STRENGTHENING DEVICE - A door chucking system includes a slidable door movable within a door opening and having a distal edge, the door being operable between opened and closed positions. A vertical column is proximate the distal edge of the door when the door is in the closed position. A chucking wedge is disposed on one of the vertical column and the distal edge, the chucking wedge including a retaining slot and a retaining flange. A receiver is disposed on the other of the vertical column and the distal edge, the receiver including a rigid tab, wherein the receiver receives a portion of the chucking wedge therein when the door is in the closed position, and wherein application of a force that is at least partially transverse to the planar extent of the door causes the rigid tab and the retaining slot to engage thereby preventing the door from leaving the closed position.06-24-2010
20120117886SLIDING DOOR CHUCKING AND STRENGTHENING DEVICE - A door chucking system includes a slidable door movable within a door opening and having a distal edge, the door being operable between opened and closed positions. A vertical column is proximate the distal edge of the door when the door is in the closed position. A chucking wedge is disposed on one of the vertical column and the distal edge, the chucking wedge including a retaining slot and a retaining flange. A receiver is disposed on the other of the vertical column and the distal edge, the receiver including a rigid tab, wherein the receiver receives a portion of the chucking wedge therein when the door is in the closed position, and wherein application of a force that is at least partially transverse to the planar extent of the door causes the rigid tab and the retaining slot to engage thereby preventing the door from leaving the closed position.05-17-2012
20140136021SYSTEM TO REMOTELY UNLATCH A PICKUP BOX TAILGATE - A pickup truck includes a tailgate that is movable between open and closed positions. A powered latch provides for remote release of the latches of the tailgate. The tailgate is biased from the closed position towards the open position such that release of the latch causes the tailgate to shift automatically from the closed position to the open position.05-15-2014
20140203587Integrated Step and Grab-Handle System for Tailgates - A deployable step and handle system for a tailgate. The handle is used to secure the deployable step in the stowed position that eliminates the need for a separate release system. The handle is placed adjacent a top edge of the tailgate to prevent debris from being trapped under the handle when the handle is closed. The ladder has a step surface disposed opposite and at an angle relative to a top surface of a spoiler that provides a step surface. The ladder rails are guided by rail guides as the ladder is moved between a stowed position and a deployed position. A unitary support bracket is used to connect both the handle and a ladder rail to the tailgate.07-24-2014
20150233144STRIKER COVER FOR A VEHICLE - Striker cover for use with a vehicle closure. The striker cover having two cover pieces with coaxial pivot edges, that when contacted by a latch, pivot into a cam and separate to provide access of the latch to the striker. When the vehicle closure is open, springs bias the cover pieces toward each other and into the cam, rotating the cover pieces back into a first position. In the first position the cover pieces cover the striker and obstruct the striker from view.08-20-2015
20150247348ADJUSTABLE STRIKER FOR A VEHICLE CLOSURE - An adjustable striker assembly for a vehicle closure. The striker assembly employs at least one threaded connector that when rotated moves a striker relative the vehicle in an axial direction of the threaded connector. A latch in combination with the striker define a gap between the closure and vehicle part proximate the two. Adjustment of the striker via the threaded connector allows for changing the distance of the gap between the closure and vehicle part.09-03-2015
20150337567VEHICLE DOOR CLOSURE SYSTEM INCLUDING SPEED-BASED LATCH RELEASE - A vehicle door includes a door structure and a movable door handle that is connected to a latch mechanism by a cable. A rotatably biased stop member is connected to the cable. The vehicle door further includes a housing having a channel that receives portion of the stop member. The channel includes first and second linear portions and a transverse stop portion that is engaged by the follower to prevent further lengthwise movement of the lock member and cable if a speed of the cable exceeds an allowable value.11-26-2015

Patent applications by Bhupendra A Patel, Canton, CT US

Bhupendra K. Patel, Danbury, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090148756Lithium cell - A primary electrochemical cell having an anode comprising lithium and a cathode comprising iron disulfide (FeS06-11-2009
20090297949Lithium Primary Cells - Primary lithium cells are provided, the cells having an anode comprising lithium and a cathode comprising iron disulfide. Features of the cells are optimized in order to enhance the cell performance within the constraints imposed by the maximum permitted level of lithium and standard cell dimensions.12-03-2009
20100086833Battery - A battery includes an anode having an alkali metal as the active material, a cathode having, for example, iron disulfide as the active material, and an increased electrolyte volume.04-08-2010
20100247993Battery Electrodes - A cathode includes a foil current collector including a coating containing iron disulfide on one side that covers less than 100% of the side.09-30-2010
20120180309Lithium Primary Cells - Primary lithium cells are provided, the cells having an anode comprising lithium and a cathode comprising iron disulfide. Features of the cells are optimized in order to enhance the cell performance within the constraints imposed by the maximum permitted level of lithium and standard cell dimensions.07-19-2012
20120315523ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS WITH IMPROVED SPIRAL-WOUND ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - A spiral-wound electrode assembly, an electrochemical cell with the spiral-wound electrode assembly, and a method of manufacturing an electrochemical cell with the spiral-wound electrode assembly are disclosed. The spiral-wound electrode assembly has a first electrode that has a first electrode active material, a leading edge and a trailing edge. The assembly has a second electrode that includes a second electrode active material, a leading edge and a trailing edge. A separator is located between the first electrode and the second electrode. The electrode assembly has an interfacial anode-to-cathode ratio of less than about 1.2. The first electrode, second electrode, and separator are wound so that the first electrode forms a layer at the outermost radius of the electrode assembly and so that the trailing edge of the second electrode extends past the trailing edge of the first electrode.12-13-2012
20130004816Battery Electrodes - A cathode includes a foil current collector including a coating containing iron disulfide on one side that covers less than 100% of the side.01-03-2013
20140125285Battery - A battery includes an anode having an alkali metal as the active material, a cathode having, for example, iron disulfide as the active material, and an increased electrolyte volume.05-08-2014

Patent applications by Bhupendra K. Patel, Danbury, CT US

Bhupendra Kanchanial Patel, Danbury, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140079972ANODE BALANCED LITHIUM-IRON DISULFIDE PRIMARY CELL - A primary electrochemical cell having an anode comprising lithium and a cathode comprising iron disulfide (FeS03-20-2014

Dipakkumar S. Patel, Glastonbury, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090061075METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING COATING THICKNESS WITH A LASER - A method of measuring a coating deposits a layer of coating on an object. A laser beam is projected on the layer of the coating. A reflection of the project laser beam is received by the laser sensor. From this information, the thickness of the layer of the coating on the object is determined. A value related to the thickness of the layer of the coating may then be compared to a desired value.03-05-2009

Gaurav M. Patel, Glastonbury, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120111521DIE CASTING OF COMPONENT HAVING INTEGRAL SEAL - A method of die casting a component having an integral seal includes defining a first portion of a die cavity of a die to include an open cell structure. A second portion of the die is defined without the open cell structure. Molten metal is injected into the die cavity, and the molten metal is solidified within the die cavity to form the component having the integral seal.05-10-2012
20120111522DIE CASTING SYSTEM MACHINE CONFIGURATIONS - A die casting system includes a die, a shot tube and a shot tube plunger. The die casting system is positioned relative to a surface. The die includes a plurality of die components that define a die cavity. The shot tube is in fluid communication with the die cavity. The shot tube plunger is moveable within the shot tube to communicate molten metal into the die cavity. Each of the die, the shot tube and the shot tube plunger are inclined at an angle relative to the surface during injection of the molten metal into the die cavity.05-10-2012
20160074933DIE CASTING OF COMPONENT HAVING INTEGRAL SEAL - A method of die casting a component with an integral sea according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, defining a first portion of a die cavity of a die to include an open cell structure and defining a second portion of the die cavity without the open cell structure. The first portion is located within an opening formed in a first die element of the die and the second portion is located within a void formed in a second die element of the die. The method further includes injecting molten metal into the die cavity and solidifying the molten metal within the die cavity to form the component with the integral seal.03-17-2016

Hemang Patel, Wallingford, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090008323Water Filter Materials And Water Filters Containing A Mixture Of Microporous And Mesoporous Carbon Particles - A filter and filter material for providing or treating potable water is provided. The filter includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, a filter material disposed within the housing, the filter material formed at least in part from a mixture of a plurality of mesoporous and microporous activated carbon particles. Preferably, at least some of the mesoporous activated carbon filter particles are coated with a cationic polymer, and even more preferably, at least some of the particles are coated with a cationic polymer and silver or a silver containing material. Kits comprising filters and information relating to the reduction, killing or removal of bacteria, viruses, microbials, and TTHM are also provided.01-08-2009
20090308800WATER FILTER MATERIALS AND WATER FILTERS CONTAINING A MIXTURE OF MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS CARBON PARTICLES - A filter and filter material for providing or treating potable water is provided. The filter includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, a filter material disposed within the housing, the filter material formed at least in part from a mixture of a plurality of mesoporous and microporous activated carbon particles. Preferably, at least some of the mesoporous activated carbon filter particles are coated with a cationic polymer, and even more preferably, at least some of the particles are coated with a cationic polymer and silver or a silver containing material. Kits comprising filters and information relating to the reduction, killing or removal of bacteria, viruses, microbials, and TTHM are also provided.12-17-2009
20100096302SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE PERFORMANCE OF FLUID TREATMENT CARTRIDGES - A fluid treatment system is provided, the system including a fluid treatment cartridge for treating fluid passing therethrough. The cartridge has an inlet through which untreated fluid enters the cartridge and an outlet from which treated fluid exits the cartridge. The cartridge also has a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag for storing data. The fluid treatment system also includes a connection manifold configured to detachably support the fluid treatment cartridge. The connection manifold has an inlet flow path for directing untreated fluid to the inlet of the cartridge and an outlet flow path for directing treated fluid from the outlet of the cartridge, and a data sensor for reading data stored on the RFID tag. The fluid treatment system further includes means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor, as well as means for deterring fluid treatment system use based upon the evaluation of the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor.04-22-2010
20110155661WATER FILTER MATERIALS AND WATER FILTERS CONTAINING A MIXTURE OF MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS CARBON PARTICLES - A filter and filter material for providing or treating potable water is provided. The filter includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, a filter material disposed within the housing, the filter material formed at least in part from a mixture of a plurality of mesoporous and microporous activated carbon particles. Preferably, at least some of the mesoporous activated carbon filter particles are coated with a cationic polymer, and even more preferably, at least some of the particles are coated with a cationic polymer and silver or a silver containing material. Kits comprising filters and information relating to the reduction, killing or removal of bacteria, viruses, microbials, and TTHM are also provided.06-30-2011

Patent applications by Hemang Patel, Wallingford, CT US

Hemang R. Patel, Middletown, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110006009ANTI-MICROBIAL MATRIX AND FILTRATION SYSTEM - Provided are an anti-microbial matrix and filtration systems containing the same. The matrix comprises a surface-modified inorganic component and a polymeric binder comprising particles having an irregular, convoluted surface. The surface-modified inorganic component comprises a reaction product of an anti-microbial component and an inorganic component. The anti-microbial component comprises a quaternary ammonium salt containing an epoxide group. A covalent bond is, for example, between the quaternary ammonium cation and a hydroxyl group of the inorganic component. The quaternary ammonium salt can be poly(methyldiallylamine epichlorohydrin). Further, the quaternary ammonium salt can have the formula according to I: (Formula I), wherein n is in the range of 5 to 24. The inorganic component can be diatomaceous earth. The polymeric binder can comprise ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW PE). Methods of making and using the same are also provided.01-13-2011
20130000735PRESSURE RELIEF APPARATUS FOR HYDROPNEUMATIC VESSEL - An accumulator with a bladder or a diaphragm separating a gas chamber from an incompressible liquid chamber, the accumulator having a pressure relief valve to release gas from the gas chamber in case of overpressure; a device for filling and releasing the gas from the gas chamber.01-03-2013
20140069869CROSS FLOW FILTRATION SYSTEM USING ATMOSPHERIC BLADDER TANK - A fluid treatment system is disclosed comprising a cross flow filter (03-13-2014

Patent applications by Hemang R. Patel, Middletown, CT US

Jessica Patel, Tolland, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140081415MICROVASCULAR ANASTOMOTIC COUPLER AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Disclosed herein are devices and methods for fast and simple generation of an anastomosis. In certain embodiments, the devices and methods involve the deployment of self-expanding stents without the use of a catheter. The devices and methods disclosed herein further utilize a sheath that allows an operator to deploy the stent without the use of an inter-lumen device.03-20-2014

Kalpesh Patel, Rocky Hill, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080313058Process And System For Identifying Demand For Inventory - A computer-implemented process for identifying demand for excess inventory includes the steps of determining an inventory level and a forecasted demand of at least one part at least one facility; determining a part interchangeability of a first part with a second part of the at least one part; inputting an inventory level reflecting the part interchangeability and a forecasted demand reflecting the part interchangeability of the at least one part into an inventory module embodied in a server in communication with the at least one facility; accumulating the inventory level reflecting the part interchangeability and the forecasted demand reflecting the part interchangeability in the inventory module embodied in the server; determining an inventory position reflecting the part interchangeability for the at least one part for all of the at least one facility; determining a real-time demand reflecting the part interchangeability for the at least one part for all of the at least one facility; and conveying the real-time demand reflecting the part interchangeability for the at least one part to all of the at least one facility.12-18-2008

Kamal D. Patel, Enfield, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130041693SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMOBILE TOTAL LOSS CALCULATIONS - Described are computer systems, methods, apparatus, and computer-readable data storage media storing instructions for performing a vehicle total loss calculation. In an embodiment, a computer system for performing total loss calculations includes a total loss engine computer and a storage device operatively coupled to the total loss engine computer. The storage device includes a total loss application program having instructions operative to instruct the total loss engine computer to receive a valid claim number and a state selection entered on a main menu of a total loss calculator application by a user for a vehicle that has been totaled. The instructions also instruct the total loss engine computer to provide access to the user to a plurality of total loss calculator data input fields, selection buttons, and a state guidelines viewer on the main menu, to receive an instruction to calculate a total loss amount based on data entered by the user in the main menu, to determine that all required data has been entered, to calculate a net total amount for the totaled vehicle, and to provide the net total amount to the user.02-14-2013
20140330595COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR INTERACTIONS WITH A USER DEVICE AND THIRD PARTY COMPUTERS - Described are computer systems for interactions with a user device and third party computers. In an embodiment, a computer system for determining and displaying total loss calculations includes accessing third party computer systems for a plurality of data items. The computer system may include data storage devices, computer processors, a communications device, and a memory coupled to the computer processors. The memory may store program instructions which are operative with the computer processors to provide to a user device for display a total loss calculator graphical interface, receive inputs from the user device, request data from third party computers based on the received inputs, determine whether the data needed to perform a total loss calculation has been received, and perform a total loss calculation based on the requested data from the third party computer and the user inputs received from the graphical interface provided to the user device.11-06-2014

Keyur K. Patel, Fairfield, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130024396Systems and Methods for Determining Cost of Capital for an Entity in a Bottom-Up, Fully Risk-Based Manner - The present invention relates generally to determining cost-of-capital in a bottom-up, fully risk based manner. In particular, the present invention relates to methods, systems, and software tools for calculating the cost-of-capital for a business entity. One or more risk drivers are provided by identifying one or more scenarios and quantifying the drivers for each scenario. Based on the risk drivers, one or more entity returns, and optionally one or more market returns, are determined, and based on the entity returns and optionally the market returns, one or more entity risk measures are determined. A cost-of-capital for the entity may be determined based on one or more of the entity risk measures.01-24-2013

Kirtikumar H. Patel, Berlin, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140322621FUEL CELL SYSTEM BLOWER CONFIGURATION - An exemplary fuel cell system includes a cell stack assembly having a plurality of cathode components and a plurality of anode components. A first reactant blower has an outlet situated to provide a first reactant to the cathode components. A second reactant blower has an outlet situated to provide a second reactant to the anode components. The second reactant blower includes a fan portion that moves the second reactant through the outlet. The second reactant blower also includes a motor portion that drives the fan portion and a bearing portion associated with the fan portion and the motor portion. The motor portion has a motor coolant inlet coupled with the outlet of the first reactant blower to receive some of the first reactant for cooling the motor portion.10-30-2014
20150303499SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL POWER PLANT WITH AN ANODE RECYCLE LOOP TURBOCHARGER - An anode exhaust recycle turbocharger (10-22-2015

Madhusudan Patel, Orange, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160051833KIT CONTAINING PHOTOSENSITIZING DYES - Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) dyes can be used as photosensitizing dyes in oral compositions to provide anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory efficacy. Embodiments include oral care compositions including photosensitizing dyes, methods of making the compositions, methods of using the compositions, and kits containing the compositions and light emitting devices.02-25-2016

Mahesh Z. Patel, Plantsville, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080237924FILTER CARTRIDGE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A filter cartridge includes a one-piece housing having a port and a filtration element disposed in the housing. The filtration element is a coherent filter block that can be, but is not necessarily, larger in cross dimension than the port. In one embodiment, the filtration element is a coherent filter block that generally conforms to the shape of the hollow interior, but is slightly smaller than the hollow interior so as to define a gap between the filtration element and the inner surface. One method for constructing a filter cartridge includes providing a housing having a hollow interior and at least one port, introducing a granular material into the hollow interior via the port, and transforming the granular material in the hollow material into a coherent filter block. Another method for constructing a filter cartridge includes providing a filtration element in the form of a coherent filter block, and overmolding a housing around the filtration element.10-02-2008
20080245720FLUID FILTER CARTRIDGE AND HOUSING - A filter housing and filter cartridge engagement structure comprising a housing having at least one ramp adapted to engage lugs of the at least one filter cartridge.10-09-2008
20080245725Fluid Filter - A diamond patterned tubular pleated filter element is disclosed. Also disclosed is a filter cartridge that comprises a core element having an inner diameter, two ends and apertures formed therein, a diamond patterned tubular pleated filter element having an inner and an outer diameter positioned about the core element wherein the ratio of the outer diameter to the inner diameter of the diamond patterned tubular pleated filter element is about 1.5 to about 2.5, an open end cap, for transferring fluid into or out of the core element, positioned at one end of the core, and a closed end cap, for preventing fluid from exiting therefrom, positioned at the other end of the core, the closed end cap including structure for positioning the open end cap in filtration housing. Systems and methods for manufacturing the filter cartridge and the diamond patterned tubular pleated filter media itself are also disclosed.10-09-2008
20080246182HIGH FLOW FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods of manufacturing filter cartridges are disclosed, the system including a tube of laminated and seamed filter media, a media unwind mechanism, a mandrel having a starting point operatively positioned proximate the media unwind mechanism, structure, operatively positioned proximate the mandrel, for feeding the tube of laminated and seamed filter media into the starting point of the mandrel, structure, operatively positioned in the mandrel, for pressurizing the tube of laminated and seamed filter media with a gas, structure, operatively positioned in the mandrel, for expanding the tube of laminated and seamed filter media into a substantially cylindrical shape as the tube of laminated and seamed filter media passes over the mandrel, a pleater mechanism, operatively positioned proximate the mandrel, a blade mechanism, operatively associated with the pleater mechanism, for alternately engaging the tube of laminated and seamed filter media with the blade mechanism, structure, operatively positioned proximate the pleater mechanism, for moving newly formed pleated filter media downstream; and structure for compressing the tube of laminated and seamed filter media radially toward the mandrel. Methods of manufacturing filter cartridges are also disclosed.10-09-2008
20100096302SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE PERFORMANCE OF FLUID TREATMENT CARTRIDGES - A fluid treatment system is provided, the system including a fluid treatment cartridge for treating fluid passing therethrough. The cartridge has an inlet through which untreated fluid enters the cartridge and an outlet from which treated fluid exits the cartridge. The cartridge also has a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag for storing data. The fluid treatment system also includes a connection manifold configured to detachably support the fluid treatment cartridge. The connection manifold has an inlet flow path for directing untreated fluid to the inlet of the cartridge and an outlet flow path for directing treated fluid from the outlet of the cartridge, and a data sensor for reading data stored on the RFID tag. The fluid treatment system further includes means for evaluating the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor, as well as means for deterring fluid treatment system use based upon the evaluation of the data stored on the RFID tag and read by the data sensor.04-22-2010
20110152054CIRCUMFERENTIALLY PLEATED FILTER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A method of forming a filter element is disclosed comprising the steps of preparing a plurality of upstanding pleats each having first and second pleat legs, wherein the first pleat leg of one pleat is joined to the second pleat leg of a preceding pleat by a medial pleat section; moving the upstanding pleats into an overlapped condition wherein each medial pleat section becomes part of the second leg of a preceding pleat; and forming the overlapped pleats into a cylindrical configuration.06-23-2011

Patent applications by Mahesh Z. Patel, Plantsville, CT US

Mihir K. Patel, Norwalk, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140274840LUBRICANT COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a lubricant composition Lubricant composition comprising at least one oil-soluble organic molybdenum compound, and at least one alkyl- or aryl-substituted ammonium tungstate, wherein the weight ratio of molybdenum to tungsten in the lubricant composition is at least 2.5:1, and the amount of molybdenum in the lubricant composition is at least 350 ppm based on the total weight of the lubricant composition. The compositions provide unexpected and substantially improved friction and abrasion properties over related compositions devoid of the invention. When using these lubricant compositions, for example in internal combustion engines, the engine power can be increased and the fuel consumption can be reduced.09-18-2014
20150075061METHOD OF REDUCING AQUEOUS SEPARATION IN AN EMULSION COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR ENGINE FUELED BY E85 FUEL - A method for reducing aqueous phase separation of an emulsion comprising ethanol-based fuel and a lubricating oil comprising molybdenum ester amide complex, comprising the step of adding to the lubricating oil a dispersant polyalkyl (meth) acrylate (DPMA) in an amount from about 0.01 to about 0.5% by weight of the lubricating oil, such that the weight ratio of molybdenum to DPMA is about 2.05 or less.03-19-2015

Nihir Patel, Stamford, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110042443SURGICAL STAPLER - A surgical stapler comprising a handle assembly, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, and a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The anvil assembly is movable in relation to the shell assembly between spaced and approximated positions. The shell assembly includes a pusher movable distally to advance staples from the shell assembly into contact with the anvil assembly. First and second alignment pins operatively associated with the pusher have distal ends positioned distally of the pusher, the alignment pins movable between a first non-engaged position spaced from the anvil assembly and a second position in engagement with the anvil assembly.02-24-2011
20110095068SURGICAL FASTENING APPARATUS - A surgical fastening apparatus having a fastener retaining frame including a first annular portion having a plurality of retainers circumferentially disposed thereon and a second annular portion having a plurality of circumferentially arranged perforations. The fastener retaining frame is detachably secured to a supporting structure. After the plurality of surgical fasteners have been mated with the plurality of retainers, an annular blade severs the perforations.04-28-2011
20110095069SURGICAL FASTENING APPARATUS - A surgical fastening apparatus including a fastener receiving frame including a plurality of spaced apart openings formed therein and a fastener supporting member containing a plurality of surgical fasteners extending therefrom. The surgical fasteners are engagable with the plurality of openings to mate with the fastener receiving frame to fasten tissue therebetween. The fasteners are engageable with the openings in a plurality of positions dependent on a tissue thickness between the fastener receiving frame and the fastener supporting member.04-28-2011
20110095070SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT - A surgical stapling instrument comprising a handle assembly having a proximal end, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The shell assembly includes a shell and a staple guide housing a plurality of staples. A flexible engagement structure attaches the staple guide to the shell.04-28-2011
20120253329HAND HELD SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY, SURGICAL ADAPTERS FOR USE BETWEEN SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY AND SURGICAL END EFFECTORS, AND METHODS OF USE - Adapter assemblies are provided for selectively interconnecting a surgical end effector that is configured to perform at least a pair of functions and a surgical device that is configured to actuate the end effector, wherein the end effector includes a first axially translatable drive member and a second axially translatable drive member, and wherein the surgical device includes a first rotatable drive shaft and a second rotatable drive shaft.10-04-2012
20120305625SURGICAL STAPLER - A surgical stapler includes a handle assembly, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, and a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The anvil assembly is movable in relation to the shell assembly between spaced and approximated positions. The shell assembly includes a pusher movable distally to advance staples from the shell assembly into contact with the anvil assembly. First and second alignment pins operatively associated with the pusher have distal ends positioned distally of the pusher, the alignment pins movable between a first non-engaged position spaced from the anvil assembly and a second position in engagement with the anvil assembly.12-06-2012
20130056517SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT - A surgical stapling instrument comprising a handle assembly having a proximal end, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The shell assembly includes a shell and a staple guide housing a plurality of staples. A flexible engagement structure attaches the staple guide to the shell.03-07-2013
20130193185SURGICAL FASTENING APPARATUS - A surgical fastening apparatus includes a fastener retaining frame having a first annular portion having a plurality of retainers circumferentially disposed thereon and a second annular portion having a plurality of circumferentially arranged perforations. The fastener retaining frame is detachably secured to a supporting structure. After the plurality of surgical fasteners has been mated with the plurality of retainers, an annular blade severs the perforations.08-01-2013
20130214028Surgical Fastening Apparatus - A surgical fastening apparatus including a fastener receiving frame including a plurality of spaced apart openings formed therein and a fastener supporting member containing a plurality of surgical fasteners extending therefrom. The surgical fasteners are engagable with the plurality of openings to mate with the fastener receiving frame to fasten tissue therebetween. The fasteners are engageable with the openings in a plurality of positions dependent on a tissue thickness between the fastener receiving frame and the fastener supporting member.08-22-2013
20130240597Surgical Stapler - A surgical stapler includes a handle assembly, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, and a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The anvil assembly is movable in relation to the shell assembly between spaced and approximated positions. The shell assembly includes a pusher movable distally to advance staples from the shell assembly into contact with the anvil assembly. First and second alignment pins operatively associated with the pusher have distal ends positioned distally of the pusher, the alignment pins movable between a first non-engaged position spaced from the anvil assembly and a second position in engagement with the anvil assembly.09-19-2013
20140158744SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT - A surgical stapling instrument comprising a handle assembly having a proximal end, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The shell assembly includes a shell and a staple guide housing a plurality of staples. A flexible engagement structure attaches the staple guide to the shell.06-12-2014
20150060523SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT - A surgical stapling instrument comprising a handle assembly having a proximal end, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The shell assembly includes a shell and a staple guide housing a plurality of staples. A flexible engagement structure attaches the staple guide to the shell.03-05-2015
20150272577HAND HELD SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY, SURGICAL ADAPTERS FOR USE BETWEEN SURGICAL HANDLE ASSEMBLY AND SURGICAL END EFFECTORS, AND METHODS OF USE - Adapter assemblies are provided for selectively interconnecting a surgical end effector that is configured to perform at least a pair of functions and a surgical device that is configured to actuate the end effector, wherein the end effector includes a first axially translatable drive member and a second axially translatable drive member, and wherein the surgical device includes a first rotatable drive shaft and a second rotatable drive shaft.10-01-2015
20150374371ADAPTER ASSEMBLIES FOR INTERCONNECTING SURGICAL LOADING UNITS AND HANDLE ASSEMBLIES - An adapter assembly includes an elongated body, a switch, a sensor link, and an annular member. The elongated body includes a proximal portion configured to couple to a handle assembly and a distal portion configured to couple to a surgical loading unit. The switch is configured to be toggled in response to the surgical loading unit being coupled to the distal portion of the adapter assembly. The sensor link is disposed within the distal portion of the adapter assembly and biased toward a distal position. The sensor link is longitudinally movable between a proximal position and the distal position. The annular member is disposed within the distal portion and is rotatable between a first orientation, in which the annular member prevents distal movement of the sensor link, and a second orientation, in which the sensor link moves distally to toggle the switch.12-31-2015

Patent applications by Nihir Patel, Stamford, CT US

Nirad Patel, New Hartford, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090146014Actuation System for a Lift Assisting Device and Roller Bearings Used Therein - An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a wing of an aircraft, is presented. The actuation system includes a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device, a shaft rotating in response to flight control signals to deploy or retract the lift assisting device, means for actuating the lift assisting device between a retracted position and a deployed position along an arcuate path, a plurality of track roller bearings and a plurality of side roller bearings. The roller bearings rotatably contact the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The track roller bearings are comprised of an outer ring, a split inner ring and liners disposed between bearing surfaces of the outer and the inner rings. The split inner ring is configured for accommodating deflection and bending of a mounting pin coupling the track roller bearing in proximity to the track.06-11-2009
20110220760Actuation System for a Lift Assisting Device and Roller Bearings Used Therein - An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a wing of an aircraft, is presented. The actuation system includes a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device, a shaft rotating in response to flight control signals to deploy or retract the lift assisting device, means for actuating the lift assisting device between a retracted position and a deployed position along an arcuate path, a plurality of track roller bearings and a plurality of side roller bearings. The roller bearings rotatably contact the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The track roller bearings are comprised of an outer ring, a split inner ring and liners disposed between bearing surfaces of the outer and the inner rings. The split inner ring is configured for accommodating deflection and bending of a mounting pin coupling the track roller bearing in proximity to the track.09-15-2011
20140061381ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR A LIFT ASSISTING DEVICE AND LINED TRACK ROLLERS USED THEREIN - An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a leading edge of a wing of an aircraft including a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device. The track has first and second outer surfaces and side surfaces. The actuation system includes a shaft rotationally coupled within the wing of the aircraft and operable, in response to flight control signals, to deploy or retract the lift assisting device. The actuation system includes an actuator for actuating the lift assisting device, coupled to the shaft, between a retracted position to a deployed position along an arcuate path. The actuation system includes a plurality of track roller bearings rotatably contacting the first and second outer surfaces of the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The plurality of track roller bearings includes one or more lined track roller assembly.03-06-2014

Patent applications by Nirad Patel, New Hartford, CT US

Nitinchandra Patel, Danbury, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150148322NOVEL PIPERIDINO-DIHYDROTHIENOPYRIMIDINE SULFOXIDES AND THEIR USE FOR TREATING COPD AND ASTHMA - The invention relates to novel piperidino-dihydrothienopyrimidine sulfoxides of formula I,05-28-2015

Nitinchandra D. Patel, Danbury, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090137815Process for Making Cytokine Inhibiting Compounds Containing 4- and 5-Imidazolyl Rings and the Intermediates Thereof - Disclosed are processes for making compounds containing 4- and 5-imidazolyl rings, also disclosed are the inter-mediates useful in the processes disclosed herein.05-28-2009
20120142929PROCESS FOR PREPARING SULFONYL QUINOLINES - Disclosed are highly convergent processes for preparing compounds of formula (I), which compounds are useful as intermediates in the preparation of potent active agents for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.06-07-2012
20120165534PROCESS FOR PREPARING BROMO-SUBSTITUTED QUINOLINES - Disclosed are methods for the preparation of bromo-substituted quinolines of the formula (I) where R is aryl, heteroaryl, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, which are useful as intermediates in the preparation of agents for the treatment of hepatitis C viral (HCV) infections: Formula (I).06-28-2012
20130059866NOVEL PIPERIDINO-DIHYDROTHIENOPYRIMIDINE SULFOXIDES AND THEIR USE FOR TREATING COPD AND ASTHMA - The invention relates to novel piperidino-dihydrothienopyrimidine sulfoxides of formula I,03-07-2013
20130079359NOVEL PIPERIDINO-DIHYDROTHIENOPYRIMIDINE SULFOXIDES AND THEIR USE FOR TREATING COPD AND ASTHMA - The invention relates to novel piperidino-dihydrothienopyrimidine sulfoxides of formula I,03-28-2013
20130211130PROCESS FOR PREPARING CARBOXAMIDINE COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to a process of making a compound of formula (I):08-15-2013
20150045376NOVEL PIPERIDINO-DIHYDROTHIENOPYRIMIDINE SULFOXIDES AND THEIR USE FOR TREATING COPD AND ASTHMA - Piperidino-dihydrothienopyrimidine sulfoxides of formula I02-12-2015

Patent applications by Nitinchandra D. Patel, Danbury, CT US

Pallavi J. Patel, Plantsville, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100088124SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AND DISPLAYING DYNAMIC COVERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS - A dynamic computer system assists users in selecting insurance coverage types and levels appropriate for their present financial circumstances. The computer system includes a graphical user interface (GUI) with dynamic sliders representative of a user's financial data. The system accesses third party data to validate and enrich coverage determinations.04-08-2010
20130268301SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS - A dynamic computer system assists users in selecting insurance coverage types and levels appropriate for their present financial circumstances. The computer system includes a graphical user interface (GUI) representative of a user's financial data and coverage recommendations. The system may further access third party data to validate and enrich coverage determinations.10-10-2013

Pinakin Patel, Danbury, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080261091REGENERATIVE OXIDIZER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN PEM FUEL CELL APPLICATIONS - An oxidizer assembly provided with a housing having a plurality of inlets each for receiving a different gas and a plurality of outlets each corresponding to a different one of the inlets and outputting gas resulting from the gas received from its corresponding inlet. A catalyst assembly able to support gas flow therethrough is disposed within the housing and includes a catalyst able to oxidize carbon monoxide gas and to be regenerated. The catalyst assembly is further adapted to be movable such that successive parts of the assembly are able to be brought repeatedly in communication with a first inlet and its corresponding first outlet and then a second inlet and its corresponding second outlet of the housing. In the preferred form of the invention, the catalyst assembly is additionally adapted so that each section is brought in communication with a third inlet and its corresponding third outlet after being in communication with the second inlet and its corresponding second outlet and prior to being brought back into communication with the first inlet and its corresponding outlet.10-23-2008
20090111002ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An assembly and associated method of manufacture are provided in which electrostatic deposition is used to directly apply and/or apply without solvents an electrode to one of an ion-conducting member, a member adapted to hold an ion-conducting member and a gas diffusion layer of the assembly.04-30-2009
20110008700FLUID DIVERTER FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell module including a fuel cell stack which includes a cathode compartment having cathode conduit extending from an inlet thereof. The cathode conduit conveys a fluid to at least one cathode positioned in the cathode compartment. An anode compartment having a fuel inlet conduit extending from an inlet of the anode compartment, supplies fuel to at least one anode positioned in the anode compartment. An anode exhaust conduit extends from an outlet of the anode compartment, for conveying an anode exhaust fluid. The fuel cell stack is positioned in an enclosure which as has a passage extending therethrough. At least a portion of the passage is in fluid communication with the anode exhaust conduit. The fuel cell module includes a diverter device having at least a portion thereof positioned in the passage and/or the anode exhaust conduit.01-13-2011
20110111313REGENERATIVE OXIDIZER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN PEM FUEL CELL APPLICATIONS - A method of using a catalyst body able to support gas flow therethrough and having a catalyst for promoting a catalytic reaction of a component of a first gas and being able to be regenerated by a second gas, comprising: providing at least the first gas and the second gas; and repeatedly moving successive parts of the catalyst body into communication with the first gas and then into communication with the second gas; wherein: the part of the catalyst body in communication with the first gas causes the component of the first gas to be reacted as the first gas passes though and exits the part of the catalyst body; and the part of the catalyst body in communication with the second gas has the catalyst of that part regenerated as the second gas passes through and exits the part.05-12-2011

Patent applications by Pinakin Patel, Danbury, CT US

Preeti Patel, Norwalk, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120012651ELECTRONIC MEDIA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH A DISPLAYED CODE - A method and apparatus for the distribution of electronic media content for distribution to employees of a subscriber. The system includes an electronic display for displaying selected electronic media content that may be selected, modified and/or generated by the subscriber. The system may further include a code, presented on the display that may be scanned and present additional information to the viewer. The additional information may be pushed to the scanning device, or the scanning device may be navigated to a website where the information may be presented.01-19-2012
20130185666System and Method for Controlling the Distribution of Electronic Media - Distribution of media data to multiple displays is managed by displaying a representation of the access relationships among users, administrators, data, and the displays in the form of a hierarchical tree diagram or corporate organizational chart. The representation can be organized as a number of linked data objects having specific levels of hierarchy, each data object expressing data distribution and access control relationships which are at least partly determined implicitly by their position within the hierarchy. By interacting graphically with the tree, a user can quickly and efficiently manage the distribution of data and the administrative access relationships among displays.07-18-2013
20140236975Configurable Electronic Media Distribution System - A method and system for the distribution of electronic media content to employees where the subscriber is presented with a media content library that is key word searchable such that the subscriber can quickly and easily identify media content associated with certain key words. The subscriber's key word searches may also be saved and the subscriber notified when additional media content is available associated with the previously searched key word.08-21-2014
20140289157NETWORKED ELECTRONIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - Generating and presenting electronic media content to employees of a subscriber are provided. An aspect includes a service provider computer having a network connection, a service provider storage accessible by the service provider computer, and software executing on the service provider computer providing a web page allowing a subscriber to log in to the service provider computer. The software provides a plurality of electronic media to the subscriber. The subscriber selects from among the electronic media to generate an electronic media collection that is saved on the service provider storage. The software allows the subscriber to set access to the electronic media collection by a user via the web page, and the software executing on the service provider computer provides a web page allowing a user to log in to the service provider computer. The software identifies the user and presents the electronic media collection to the user.09-25-2014
20140289364ELECTRONIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND MOBILE DEVICE - A method and system for the distribution of electronic media content to employees of a subscriber include an electronic display for displaying electronic media content that may be selected, modified and/or generated by the subscriber. The system allows for increased subscriber control of the media content presented as well as for increased security for any confidential media content to be presented on the customer display. The system further provides remote access for the subscriber to select, modify and/or generate electronic media content from any geographic location via a mobile device. In addition, the system provides for individual control of multiple displays that may be located in differing geographic locations while at the same time providing for ease of information management.09-25-2014

Patent applications by Preeti Patel, Norwalk, CT US

Preeti M. Patel, Norwalk, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140289811ELECTRONIC MEDIA CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION - An aspect of electronic media creation and distribution includes receiving an electronic media collection including pre-assembled media content generated by a service provider computer, modified pre-assembled media content generated by a subscriber entity, and custom generated media content from end user computers associated with the subscriber entity. A further aspect includes receiving a media content item, as the custom generated media content, from one of the end user computers, receiving a request from the end user computer to publish the media content item, determining a content channel selected by the subscriber entity, and determining a frame associated with the content channel. A further aspect includes integrating the media content item with the pre-assembled media content and the modified pre-assembled media content, and distributing the electronic media collection to at least one other end user computer for presentation on a display device.09-25-2014

Rimal K. Patel, Manchester, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150330222METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TURBINE ENGINE THRU BOLT STUD AND NUT RETENTION - Broken remnants of turbine engine rotor thru-bolt/nut interfaces are enveloped in a housing that is coupled to the rotor, so that the remnant does not migrate to other portions of the engine. In exemplary embodiments the housing directly mates with and engages the thru-bolt stud male threaded portion that projects outwardly from the nut, such as by a female threaded sleeve that is engaged with the male threads. The sleeve is in turn coupled to and/or supported by the rest of the housing. Some housing embodiments surround one or more of the threaded stud/nut interfaces. Housing embodiments of the invention are installed in situ without removing the rotor structure from the engine.11-19-2015

Samir V Patel, Rocky Hill, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160024925Turbine Disk Fatigue Rejuvenation - A process for rejuvenating a turbine disk having a plurality of slots includes the steps of determining a depth of a damaged layer containing M23C6 carbide dissolution; and removing the damaged layer from the slots in accordance with the determined depth.01-28-2016

Tejendra Patel, Ellington, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120266615ADAPTABLE EVAPORATOR DEFROST LOGIC - Adaptable evaporator defrost logic is employed in a refrigeration system to detect a build-up of ice on the evaporator. In response to the detected build-up of ice, a defrost operation is initiated that includes decreasing the speed of the compressor. At the end of the defrost operation, the adaptable evaporator defrost logic determines whether the defrost operation was a success. If the defrost operation was a success, then normal operation is resumed. If the defrost operation was not a success, then the defrost operation is modified by turning the compressor off and extending a duration of the defrost operation.10-25-2012
20120266623CONTROL ALGORITHM FOR ELECTRONIC EXPANSION VALVE MODULATION - An electronic expansion valve (EEV) is employed in refrigeration systems to regulate the flow of refrigerant through an evaporator. The position of the EEV is controlled through a first control loop that generates a first position signal based on superheat feedback associated with the refrigeration system, and a second control loop that generates a second position signal based on pressure feedback associated with the refrigeration system. The larger of the first position signal and the second position signal is selected to control the position of the EEV value, and the selected position signal is provided in feedback to both the first control loop and the second control loop.10-25-2012

Toral R. Patel, Bloomfield, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150118311Highly Penetrative Nanocarriers for Treatment of CNS Disease - Brain-penetrating polymeric nanoparticles that can be loaded with drugs and are optimized for intracranial convection-enhanced delivery (CED) have been developed. In the preferred embodiment, these are loaded with FDA-approved compounds, identified through library screening to target brain cancer stem cells (BSCSs). The particles are formed by emulsifying a polymer-drug solution, then removing solvent and centrifuging at a first force to remove the larger particles, then collecting the smaller particles using a second higher force to sediment the smaller particles having a diameter of less than 100 nm, more preferably less than 90 nanometers average diameter, able to penetrate brain interstitial spaces.04-30-2015

Vinay Namabhai Patel, Berlin, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140020298BI-PARTING, BI-DIRECTIONAL DOOR SYSTEM - A door system includes two bi-parting, center-opening, bi-directional door panels disposed for counter-rotating swinging movement in a doorway. An operator is coupled to the door panels via a synchronizing system such that the door panels may be selectively opened in either direction relative to the doorway, and closed in the opposite direction, and such that the door panels swing through substantially equal angular distances. The synchronizing system may include a linkage, among other systems, and the operator may include an electro-mechanical operator, a mechanical door closer with spring, or a hybrid of both. A person may effect an emergency breakout by manually using a single-motion, low-force push against one of the door panels to simultaneously open both door panels.01-23-2014
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