Patents by Inventor Ramesh Hernlem

Ramesh Hernlem 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).

  • Silica gel based animal litter
    Patent number: 7343874
    Abstract: A litter composition comprising a substantially particulate primary absorbent material and a binding agent, the binding agent comprising approximately 0.01%-40% of the litter composition. In one embodiment, the primary absorbent material comprises silica gel and the binding agent comprises a galactomannan. In additional embodiments, the litter composition also includes at least one of the following components: fixing agent, colorant agent, anti-bacterial agent, fragrance and/or supplemental absorbent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: David DeLeeuw, Roger V. Lee, Charles F. Fritter, Dennis B. Jenkins, Ananth N. Shenoy, Ramesh Hernlem
  • Silica gel based animal litter
    Publication number: 20040025798
    Abstract: A litter composition comprising a substantially particulate primary absorbent material and a binding agent, the binding agent comprising approximately 0.01%-40% of the litter composition. In one embodiment, the primary absorbent material comprises silica gel and the binding agent comprises a galactomannan. In additional embodiments, the litter composition also includes at least one of the following components: fixing agent, colorant agent, anti-bacterial agent, fragrance and/or supplemental absorbent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Roger V. Lee, Charles F. Fritter, Dennis B. Jenkins, Ananth N. Shenoy, Ramesh Hernlem