Patents by Inventor Bhupendra A Patel
Bhupendra A Patel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 6798934Abstract: An optical data throughput protection switch is provided which provides access to a data-carrying first optical path in a manner which protects the data from interference from equipment utilizing said access, and eliminates optical connectors along the first optical path. The protection switch includes a controlling means and a controllable switch which is optically coupled to the first optical path the termination of a second optical path. The controllable switch is controlled by the controlling means and functions to enable and disable optical coupling between the termination, of the second optical path and the first optical path. This may be effected in a manner that allows access to the first optical path when there is no data traffic thereon, and denies access thereto when data is present, resulting in data throughput on the first optical path being protected from signals of the second optical path.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2001Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Nortel Networks LimitedInventors: Simon P. Parry, David W. Brown, Bhupendra Patel
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Patent number: 6786647Abstract: An optical connector is secured to a body member which can be rotated away from the outer surface faceplate of the circuit pack for inspection, cleaning or repair. The body member is otherwise constrained to move along the outer surface of the circuit pack in a fixed path such that the connector of one module can mate through an adapter with a corresponding connector on another module.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Nortel Networks LimitedInventors: Mark R. Hinds, Richard J. Glover, David J. Pell, Bhupendra Patel, Vincent E. Somoza
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Patent number: 6748154Abstract: An optical module includes an optical amplifier to amplify optical signals received over optical fiber and an access tray that slides into and out of the optical module. The access tray provides access to optical fiber connections to and from the optical amplifier. The access tray includes a housing that slides into and out of the optical module, a first connection to mate to the optical fiber coming from the amplifier, a second connection to mate to optical fiber going to the amplifier, and a door, attached to the housing, which restricts access to the first connector and the second connector when closed.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Nortel Networks LimitedInventors: Mitchell J. O'Leary, Cindy Lee, Jon Bulman-Fleming, Bhupendra Patel
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Publication number: 20030185537Abstract: An optical module includes an optical amplifier to amplify optical signals received over optical fiber and an access tray that slides into and out of the optical module. The access tray provides access to optical fiber connections to and from the optical amplifier. The access tray includes a housing that slides into and out of the optical module, a first connection to mate to optical fiber coming from the amplifier, a second connection to mate to optical fiber going to the amplifier, and a door, attached to the housing, which restricts access to the first connector and the second connector when closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Mitchell J. O'Leary, Cindy Lee, Jon Bulman-Fleming, Bhupendra Patel
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Publication number: 20030108271Abstract: An optical data throughput protection switch is provided. The optical data throughput protection switch provides access to a data-carrying first optical path in a manner which also protects the data from interference from equipment utilizing said access, and provides for the elimination of optical connectors along the first optical path. The optical data throughput protection switch consists of a controllable switch and a controlling means, the controllable switch optically coupled to a first optical path carrying data throughput, and also optically coupled to the termination of a second optical path. The controllable switch is controlled by the controlling means and functions to enable and disable optical coupling between the termination of the second optical path and the first optical path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2001Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Simon P. Parry, David W. Brown, Bhupendra Patel
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Patent number: 6394511Abstract: A truck latch system has a handle presented from the decklid within the trunk in substantially vertical fashion and is operative to move a trunk latch to an unlatched position when grasped and pulled in a generally downward direction to prevent the decklid from latching to a rear trunk wall and to unlatch the decklid from the trunk wall when latched thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1999Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael King Lam, James Joseph Loschiavo, Bhupendra Patel
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Patent number: 6037071Abstract: A current interrupt mechanism for electrochemical cells is disclosed. A thermally activated current interrupt mechanism is integrated into an end cap assembly for an electrochemical cell. The thermally responsive mechanism preferably includes a free floating bimetallic disk or shape memory alloy member which deforms when exposed to elevated temperature causing a break in an electrical pathway within the end cap assembly. This prevents current from flowing through the cell and effectively shuts down an operating cell. The thermally responsive mechanism may include a heat producing electrical resistance means, preferably a Zener diode, to enhance thermal sensitivity. The end cap assembly may include a pressure responsive mechanism which ruptures when there is extreme gas pressure buildup. Gas is allowed to escape from the cell interior to the external environment through a series of vent apertures within the end cap assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1997Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: Duracell IncInventors: Jeffrey Poirier, Paul Cheeseman, Michael McDermott, Jane A. Blasi, Reynald Cantave, Jeffrey Hewes, Yelena Kouznetsova, Bhupendra Patel, Alex Kaplan, Viet Vu, William T. McHugh, Lucien P. Fontaine, Robert J. Pinault
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Patent number: 5998051Abstract: A current interrupt assembly for electrochemical cells is disclosed. The current interrupter assembly may be a self-contained, sealed unit which may be separately inserted into the cell during cell construction. Several current interrupt assemblies may be inserted in the cell. The current interrupter assembly has particular utility for thin rechargeable cells and when inserted in the cell forms a portion of the electrical pathway between a cell electrode and corresponding terminal. The current interrupt mechanism comprises a thin thermally responsive member preferably comprising a disk of a shape memory metal alloy having a curved surface. The current interrupt mechanism may include a heat producing electrical resistance means, preferably a Zener diode in proximity to the thermally responsive member. When cell temperature exceeds a predetermined value the disk deflects to cause a break in the electrical pathway within the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1997Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Duracell Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Poirier, Paul Cheeseman, Michael McDermott, Jane A. Blasi, Reynald Cantave, Jeffrey Hewes, Yelena Kouznetsova, Bhupendra Patel, Alex Kaplan, Viet Vu, William T. McHugh, Lucien P. Fontaine, Robert J. Pinault
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Patent number: 5708047Abstract: A method for decorating a substrate with hot stamping foil comprising the steps of:a) applying an ink composition comprised of a cationically radiation cured cycloaliphatic epoxide to the substrate in a predetermined design, said ink being operable when cured to bond to the substrate,b) curing the ink on the substrate by exposing to the radiation by which it is curable, thereby bonding the ink composition to the substrate,c) pressing a sheet of hot stamping foil against the substrate with a die heated to a temperature sufficient to cause a portion of the hot stamping foil to adhere to the heated, cured ink design but not to the ink-free areas of the substrate, andd) removing the die, thereby leaving behind a portion of the foil adhered to the ink design.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1994Date of Patent: January 13, 1998Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products CorporationInventors: Melvin Edwin Kamen, Bhupendra Patel
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Patent number: 5667856Abstract: A pigmented ink composition comprising a radiation curable component and a pyrrolopyrrol or isoindolinone pigment; a method for decorating a substrate with the pigmented ink compositions; and a method for decorating a substrate with hot stamping foil and the pigmented ink compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1994Date of Patent: September 16, 1997Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products CorporationInventors: Melvin Edwin Kamen, Bhupendra Patel
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Patent number: 5585153Abstract: A method for applying a decorative coating to glass and the resulting glass products.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1995Date of Patent: December 17, 1996Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products CorporationInventors: Melvin E. Kamen, Bhupendra Patel, Phillip Bernstein
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Patent number: 5571359Abstract: A pigmented ink composition comprising a radiation curable component and a pyrrolopyrrol or isoindolinone pigment; a method for decorating a substrate with the pigmented ink compositions; and a method for decorating a substrate with hot stamping foil and the pigmented ink compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1994Date of Patent: November 5, 1996Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products CorporationInventors: Melvin E. Kamen, Bhupendra Patel
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Patent number: 5520973Abstract: A method for decorating a substrate with hot stamping foil comprising the steps of:a) applying an ink composition comprised of a cationically radiation cured cycloaliphatic epoxide to the substrate in a predetermined design, said ink being operable when cured to bond to the substrate,b) curing the ink on the substrate by exposing to the radiation by which it is curable, thereby bonding the ink composition to the substrate,c) pressing a sheet of hot stamping foil against the substrate with a die heated to a temperature sufficient to cause a portion of the hot stamping foil to adhere to the heated, cured ink design but not to the ink-free areas of the substrate, andd) removing the die, thereby leaving behind a portion of the foil adhered to the ink design.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1995Date of Patent: May 28, 1996Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products CorporationInventors: Melvin E. Kamen, Bhupendra Patel
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Patent number: 5487927Abstract: A method for decorating a substrate with hot stamping foil comprising the steps of:a) applying an ink composition comprised of a cationically radiation cured cycloaliphatic epoxide to the substrate in a predetermined design, said ink being operable when cured to bond to the substrate,b) curing the ink on the substrate by exposing to the radiation by which it is curable, thereby bonding the ink composition to the substrate,c) pressing a sheet of hot stamping foil against the substrate with a die heated to a temperature sufficient to cause a portion of the hot stamping foil to adhere to the heated, cured ink design but not to the ink-free areas of the substrate, andd) removing the die, thereby leaving behind a portion of the foil adhered to the ink design.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1994Date of Patent: January 30, 1996Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products CorporationInventors: Melvin E. Kamen, Bhupendra Patel
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Patent number: 5391247Abstract: A method for applying a decorative coating to glass and the resulting glass products.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1994Date of Patent: February 21, 1995Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products CorporationInventors: Melvin E. Kamen, Bhupendra Patel, Phillip Bernstein
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Patent number: 5104719Abstract: A decal which is adapted to decorate bottles, containers and similar devices of the type having surfaces with high wetting angles is fabricated without the use of wax. The decal can be printed upon utilizing various inks to provide aesthetic container surfaces as for example utilized in the cosmetic industry. The decal is free of wax and consists of a carrier layer as a plastic or paper having impressed thereon a base and a release layer which typically is a suitable plastic type material. The plastic type material as secured to the base layer has imprinted thereon a suitable pattern employing an ink which can contain metallic pigments or other piggments. The printed pattern has deposited thereon an adhesive layer which is relatively thin and which layer is secured to a desired surface of the container at low temperatures. After securing the decal to the surface of the container the release and base layers are removed thereby leaving the printed matter on the surface of the container.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1989Date of Patent: April 14, 1992Assignee: Revlon, Inc.Inventors: Melvin E. Kamen, Bhupendra Patel, Augustine DeFazio
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Patent number: 4648502Abstract: A transport conveyor for empty conical winding tubes includes a recirculating band system to drive jammed tubes for rotation in a direction causing them to remain mutually parallel along the chute of the conveyor. Every alternate tube is reversed by means of a holding pin and a rotating shoe. A fin upstanding from the conveyor floor supports all the tubes with their axes parallel.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1985Date of Patent: March 10, 1987Assignee: 501 Hollingsworth (U.K.) Ltd.Inventors: Alan Smith, Bhupendra Patel
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Patent number: 4622277Abstract: This invention provides a design for spirally wound electrochemical cells which improves their safety during abuse such as voltage reversal. The invention comprises coupling a first segment of inert conductive metal to the cathode and a dendrite target comprised of an inert conductive metal to the anode. When these electrodes are spirally wound together the two segments of inert conductive metal face each other, held in physical separation by the separator, whereby during voltage reversal a dendrite grows from said first segment to said dendrite target.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1985Date of Patent: November 11, 1986Assignee: Duracell Inc.Inventors: Paul L. Bedder, Peter R. Moses, Bhupendra Patel, Terrence F. Reise, Alwyn H. Taylor