Sethna

Behram Sethna, Mumbai IN

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120026328	System and Method for Classification of Moving Object During Video Surveillance - A system for classifying moving objects during video-based surveillance comprising: capturing a silhouette image of a moving object, resizing the captured image, computing an average height to width ratio and a center of gravity for the object in the resized image, dividing the resized image, comparing the average height to average width of the object and further comparing the variance of center of gravity with a predetermined threshold value to classify the object in the captured silhouette into predetermined classes.	02-02-2012

Dorab N. Sethna, Valencia, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090270956	IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEAD CONFIGURED FOR IMPROVED MRI SAFETY - Disclosed herein is an implantable medical lead for coupling to an implantable pulse generator and configured for improved MRI safety. In one embodiment, the lead includes a tubular body, an electrode, an electrical conductor, and a shield layer. The tubular body includes a proximal end and a distal end. The electrode is operably coupled to the tubular body near the distal end. The electrical conductor extends distally through the body from the proximal end and electrically connects to the electrode. The shield layer extends through the tubular body between the proximal and distal ends. The shield layer is configured to reduce an amount of current induced in the electrical conductor when present in an electromagnetic field as compared to the current that would be induced in the electrical conductor absent the shield layer.	10-29-2009
20110071607	IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEAD AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An implantable medical lead is disclosed herein. The lead may include a longitudinally extending body, an electrical conductor, a tube and an electrical component, such as, for example, an electrode for sensing or pacing, a defibrillation coil, a strain gage, a pressure sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, an integrated chip, an inductor, etc. The body may include a distal end and a proximal end. The electrical conductor may extend through the body between the proximal end and the distal end. The tube may be swaged about an outer circumferential portion of the electrical conductor. The electrical component may be on the body and electrically connected to the tube.	03-24-2011

Dorab N. Sethna, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110218602	BRAIDED IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEAD AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An implantable medical lead disclosed herein may include a longitudinally extending body, a helical anchor and a lead connector end. The longitudinally extending body may include a distal end, a proximal end, a braid-reinforced inner tubular layer extending between the proximal and distal ends, and an outer tubular layer extending between the proximal and distal ends. The braid-reinforced inner tubular layer may extend through the outer tubular layer in a coaxial arrangement. The helical anchor electrode may be operably coupled to a distal end of the braid-reinforced inner tubular layer. The lead connector end may be operably coupled to the proximal end of the body and include a pin contact operably coupled to a proximal end of the braid-reinforced tubular layer. Rotation of the pin contact relative to the lead connector end may cause rotation of the braid-reinforced inner tubular layer within the outer tubular layer, and the resulting rotation of the braid-reinforced inner tubular layer may cause rotation of the helical anchor electrode.	09-08-2011
20110218603	CRIMP TERMINATIONS FOR CONDUCTORS IN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEAD AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method of manufacturing an implantable medical lead is disclosed herein. The method may include: providing a lead body including a proximal end, a distal end, and an electrode near the distal end; provide a conductor extending between the proximal and distal ends; providing a crimp including a ribbon-like member and extending the ribbon-like member around the conductor; and mechanically and electrically connecting the ribbon-like member to the electrode.	09-08-2011
20120197141	IMPLANTABLE ECHO DOPPLER FLOW SENSOR FOR MONITORING OF HEMODYNAMICS - Systems, devices and methods of monitoring blood flow velocity are disclosed herein. For example, one method of monitoring blood flow velocity includes: locating a blood flow velocity sensor near the ostium in the coronary sinus; and sensing towards a portion of the aorta. A second example method includes: locating a blood flow velocity sensor in a vein; and sensing towards an adjacent artery. A third example method includes: locating a blood flow velocity sensor near the tricuspid valve; and sensing towards a tricuspid valve annulus. A fourth example method includes: locating a blood flow velocity sensor right ventricular outflow tract; and sensing towards a portion of the aorta. A fifth example method includes: locating a blood flow velocity sensor in the great cardiac vein; and sensing towards a left anterior descending artery. A sixth example method includes: locating a blood flow velocity sensor in the right atrial appendage; and sensing towards a portion of the aorta.	08-02-2012

Rustam Sethna, Clinton, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110185896	GAS PURIFICATION PROCESSES - A method for removing contaminants from a natural gas stream such as a biogas/landfill gas stream. The natural gas stream is fed to a first adsorption unit for removal of certain contaminants and then to a second adsorption unit for the removal of additional contaminants. Alternatively, a membrane stage may be employed between the adsorption units. The method utilizes the external purge to enhance pressure swing adsorption working capacity so that the vacuum level required for regeneration is not as high.	08-04-2011

Rustam H. Sethna, Clinton, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090071190	CLOSED CYCLE MIXED REFRIGERANT SYSTEMS - The present invention provides for a process for providing cooling and controlling the refrigeration in a cooling loop used in the production of liquefied natural gas. A cooling loop in contact with a heat exchanger contains a refrigerant composition and by controlling the amount of a component in the refrigerant composition, the necessary level of cooling provided to the heat exchanger can be maintained.	03-19-2009
20120058045	GAS FROM LANDFILL FOR USE IN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION - Methane collected from a landfill is used as a feedstock for the production of hydrogen in a steam methane reformer. This invention provides a green energy feed stock for the hydrogen production that benefits the environment.	03-08-2012
20120067079	NITROGEN REJECTION AND LIQUIFIER SYSTEM FOR LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION - A method for recovering liquefied natural gas from a gas mixture containing natural gas and impurities by subjecting the natural gas to a series of steps beginning with feeding a natural gas stream containing impurities to a nitrogen rejection unit; feeding the purified natural gas stream to a liquefier heat exchanger; expanding the liquefied natural gas and feeding the expanded liquefied natural gas to a flash vessel; flashing the liquid natural gas and separating the liquefied natural gas from the flash gas; and feeding the liquefied natural gas to storage and the flash gas to the nitrogen rejection unit.	03-22-2012
20120085232	METHODS FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM NATURAL GAS - A method for removing contaminants from natural gas streams. The natural gas stream is fed to a dryer, then a membrane module and a multibed, multilayer vacuum swing adsorption process for removal of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide from the natural gas stream. Alternatively when carbon dioxide is in relatively low concentration in the natural gas stream, the membrane module step is not employed.	04-12-2012
20120231127	FOAMING BEVERAGES CONTAINING LIPIDS - A method for making a foaming beverage includes providing a beverage having at least one lipid-based ingredient therein and mixing nitrous oxide with said beverage. A beverage having a foam composition includes a liquid having at least one lipid-based ingredient therein and nitrous oxide mixed into the liquid. The nitrous oxide may be in gas phase.	09-13-2012
20130205828	INTEGRATION OF A LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS LIQUEFIER WITH THE PRODUCTION OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS - A method for integrating a liquefied natural gas liquefier system with production of liquefied natural gas from a methane-containing gas stream. The liquefied natural gas is produced by feeding a methane-containing gas stream through a heat exchanger to a distillation column and liquefying the natural gas while capturing the gaseous nitrogen. The liquefied natural gas is captured and the nitrogen gas is recovered, fed through the heat exchanger to recover cold and purified.	08-15-2013
20140262285	METHODS FOR FRACCING OIL AND GAS WELLS - A method for stimulating or fraccing an oil or a natural gas well by adding a liquefied hydrocarbon such as liquid petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas, a proppant and a diluent such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen or mixtures thereof to the well. The order of addition is typically liquefied hydrocarbon then diluent but this order can be reversed and in other circumstances the liquefied hydrocarbon and diluent can be mixed together and fed to the well as a mixture.	09-18-2014
20140318177	INTEGRATION OF A LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS LIQUEFIER WITH THE PRODUCTION OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS - A method for integrating a liquefied natural gas liquefier system with production of liquefied natural gas from a methane-containing gas stream. The liquefied natural gas is produced by feeding a methane-containing gas stream through a heat exchanger to a distillation column and liquefying the natural gas while capturing the gaseous nitrogen. The liquefied natural gas is captured and the nitrogen gas is recovered, fed through the heat exchanger to recover cold.	10-30-2014
20140338393	METHODS FOR BLENDING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS - A method for producing a blended mixture of liquefied natural gases to meet the particular requirements of an operator at a production facility, application site or a fueling station by blending together a lean liquefied natural gas and a rich liquefied natural gas. The operator can control through a device such as a heat exchange blending system the composition of the end product mixed liquefied natural gas for its intended end use.	11-20-2014

Shaun B. Sethna, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110166899	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BOARDING PASSENGERS BASED ON BIDS - Systems and methods for boarding passengers on flights or other transportation according to bids received from the passengers are provided. Passengers seeking to fly standby on an undersold flight can submit a bid representing the amount the passengers are willing to pay to board the flight. The airline can determine the number of seats available on the flight, and board the highest bidding passengers until the flight is full. Similarly, passengers willing to be bumped from an oversold flight can submit a bid representing the incentive the passengers are willing to accept to be bumped from the flight. The airline can determine the number of passengers that must be bumped from the flight, and bump the lowest bidding passengers (i.e., those willing to accept the least costly incentive) until a sufficient number of passengers have been bumped from the flight.	07-07-2011
20120278252	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOMMENDING ESTABLISHMENTS AND ITEMS BASED ON CONSUMPTION HISTORY OF SIMILAR CONSUMERS - Systems and methods for recommending establishments and/or items from establishments based on a consumption history of similar consumers are provided. Ratings data can be received from each of a plurality of consumers via an automated process. For example, consumers can take a picture of a receipt after patronizing a restaurant or other establishment. Optical character recognition can then be performed on the receipt to identify, for example, the establishment patronized, items ordered, and the price of each item ordered. The ratings data obtained by the automated process can then be associated with each consumer to create a ratings history. Establishment and/or item recommendations then can be provided to consumers based on their history and that of consumers with similar histories.	11-01-2012

Shaun Beheruz Sethna, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110137692	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BOARDING PASSENGERS BASED ON VALUATION DATA - Systems and methods for boarding passengers on flights or other transportation according to bids and/or locations received from the passengers are provided. Passengers seeking to fly standby on an undersold flight can submit a bid representing the amount they are willing to pay to board the flight. The airline can determine the number of seats available on the flight, and board the highest bidding passengers until the flight is full. Similarly, passengers willing to be bumped from an oversold flight can submit a bid representing the incentive the passengers are willing to accept to be bumped from the flight. The airline can then bump the lowest bidding passengers until a sufficient number of passengers have been bumped from the flight. Airlines also can determine the locations of passengers and transmit offers or counter-offers for standby fares or bump incentives based on the locations.	06-09-2011
20130018681	System and Method for Boarding Passengers Based on Bids - Systems and methods for boarding passengers on flights or other transportation according to bids received from the passengers are provided. Passengers seeking to fly standby on an undersold flight can submit a bid representing the amount the passengers are willing to pay to board the flight. The airline can determine the number of seats available on the flight, and board the highest bidding passengers until the flight is full. Similarly, passengers willing to be bumped from an oversold flight can submit a bid representing the incentive the passengers are willing to accept to be bumped from the flight. The airline can determine the number of passengers that must be bumped from the flight, and bump the lowest bidding passengers (i.e., those willing to accept the least costly incentive) until a sufficient number of passengers have been bumped from the flight.	01-17-2013

Shaun Beheruz Sethna, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100036688	System and method for boarding passangers based on bids - Systems and methods for boarding passengers on flights or other transportation according to bids received from the passengers are provided. Passengers seeking to fly standby on an undersold flight can submit a bid representing the amount the passengers are willing to pay to board the flight. The airline can determine the number of seats available on the flight, and board the highest bidding passengers until the flight is full. Similarly, passengers willing to be bumped from an oversold flight can submit a bid representing the incentive the passengers are willing to accept to be bumped from the flight. The airline can determine the number of passengers that must be bumped from the flight, and bump the lowest bidding passengers (i.e., those willing to accept the least costly incentive) until a sufficient number of passengers have been bumped from the flight.	02-11-2010