Patents by Inventor Atul Patel

Atul 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).

  • Publication number: 20170019468
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a memory comprising instructions, an interface, and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and the interface. The processor is configured, when executing the instructions, to receive a request to perform a first function of an application and a second function of the application and transmit the portion of the request to perform the first function to a remotely-located first common function module and the portion of the request to perform the second function to a remotely-located second common function module. The processor is further configured, when executing the instructions, to receive, in response to transmitting the respective portions of the request to the remotely-located common function modules, first information from the first common function module and second information from the second common function module, and aggregate, based on the received request, the received first information and second information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Roy E. Charlton, III, Rafal J. Sitkowski, Atul Patel, John A. Lozes, David W. Miller, Raghuram Vudathu, Peter Tavormina
  • Patent number: 9522111
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising an antibacterial agent and a dissolvable film comprising a pigment which provide a color change signal after a sufficient period of brushing, wherein the dentifrice base has water activity less than 0.78 and comprises anionic polymer in free or salt form 10-25% by weight of the dentifrice base, and anionic surfactant less than 3% by weight; together with methods of making and using the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Neeta Atul Patel, Suzanne Jogun, Michael Prencipe
  • Patent number: 9498418
    Abstract: The present invention relates to abradable films useful, e.g., in dentifrice formulations, wherein the film is stable in formulation, but abrades to release pigment or oral care active components upon brushing. The invention provides, e.g., an orally acceptable, water insoluble film which does not dissolve under formulation conditions but disintegrates upon brushing, comprising a polymer matrix, plasticizer (e.g., propylene glycol), releasable material (e.g., color or pigment) incorporated therein; and (optionally) nonionic surfactant (e.g. polysorbate), wherein the polymer matrix comprises at least 50%, e.g., at least 75%, of poly(vinyl alcohol), and 50% or less, e.g. 25% or less, of a water-soluble cellulose ether, for example hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose; together with dentifrice comprising such films, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Neeta Atul Patel, Suzanne Jogun
  • Patent number: 9495659
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention pertain to an apparatus and a method that are configured to receive a request to generate a form identification number for a particular form and generate a form identification number for the particular form in response to the request. The apparatus and method also configured to transmit a message comprising the form identification number to a form generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventors: Ross Shanken, Atul Patel
  • Publication number: 20150366767
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dentifrice which does not excessively stain toothbrush bristles, for example, a pigmented toothpaste formulations having a pigment system which comprises (i) a dissolvable or disintegratable film comprising one or more releasable pigments which are released during brushing, and (ii) titanium dioxide, wherein the level of titanium dioxide is 0.01-0.375% by weight of the toothpaste; together with methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Neeta Atul Patel, Suzanne Jogun
  • Publication number: 20150328125
    Abstract: The present invention relates to abradable films useful, e.g., in dentifrice formulations, wherein the film is stable in formulation, but abrades to release pigment or oral care active components upon brushing. The invention provides, e.g., an orally acceptable, water insoluble film which does not dissolve under formulation conditions but disintegrates upon brushing, comprising a polymer matrix, plasticizer (e.g., propylene glycol), releasable material (e.g., color or pigment) incorporated therein; and (optionally) nonionic surfactant (e.g. polysorbate), wherein the polymer matrix comprises at least 50%, e.g., at least 75%, of poly(vinyl alcohol), and 50% or less, e.g. 25% or less, of a water-soluble cellulose ether, for example hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose; together with dentifrice comprising such films, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Neeta Atul Patel, Suzanne Jogun
  • Publication number: 20150314080
    Abstract: In one aspect, a medical injector is provided herein having a body and an overcap releasably attached to the body configured to prevent mounting of a needle prior to mixing of components within the body. In a further aspect, a slidable collet may be provided useable to urge resilient members from an outward disrupted state inwardly to collectively define a needle mount. Advantageously, a medical injector is provided which ensures proper sequence in preparation of the device, particularly with respect to the step of allowing mounting of a medical needle to the device subsequent to preparation of the medicament to be administered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Richard Cronenberg, Asif Fayyaz, Atul Patel, Matthew Dylan Sweeney, Lionel Vedrine
  • Publication number: 20150292743
    Abstract: An aft heat shield for a fuel nozzle tip includes: an annular shield wall; an annular shield flange extending radially outward from an aft end of the shield wall; an annular baffle flange surrounding the conical section, and disposed such that an axial gap is defined between the shield flange and the baffle flange, the baffle flange including a radially outer rim extending axially forward therefrom; and a plurality of impingement cooling holes passing through the baffle flange and oriented to as to direct air flow towards the shield wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Joshua Tyler Mook, Michael Anthony Benjamin, David Richard Barnhart, Sean James Henderson, Ramon Martinez, Neerav Atul Patel, Mark Richard Shaw
  • Patent number: 9061107
    Abstract: In one aspect, a medical injector is provided herein having a body and an overcap releasably attached to the body configured to prevent mounting of a needle prior to mixing of components within the body. In a further aspect, a slidable collet may be provided useable to urge resilient members from an outward disrupted state inwardly to collectively define a needle mount. Advantageously, a medical injector is provided which ensures proper sequence in preparation of the device, particularly with respect to the step of allowing mounting of a medical needle to the device subsequent to preparation of the medicament to be administered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Comapany
    Inventors: Richard A. Cronenberg, Asif Fayyaz, Atul Patel, Matthew Dylan Sweeney, Lionel Vedrine
  • Publication number: 20150094652
    Abstract: In one aspect, a medical injector is provided herein having a body and an overcap releasably attached to the body configured to prevent mounting of a needle prior to mixing of components within the body. In a further aspect, a slidable collet may be provided useable to urge resilient members from an outward disrupted state inwardly to collectively define a needle mount. Advantageously, a medical injector is provided which ensures proper sequence in preparation of the device, particularly with respect to the step of allowing mounting of a medical needle to the device subsequent to preparation of the medicament to be administered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: RICHARD A. CRONENBERG, ASIF FAYYAZ, ATUL PATEL, MATTHEW DYLAN SWEENEY, LIONEL VEDRINE
  • Publication number: 20150086486
    Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising an antibacterial agent and a dissolvable film comprising a pigment which provide a color change signal after a sufficient period of brushing, wherein the dentifrice base has water activity less than 0.78 and comprises anionic polymer in free or salt form 10-25% by weight of the dentifrice base, and anionic surfactant less than 3% by weight; together with methods of making and using the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Neeta Atul Patel, Suzanne Jogun, Michael Prencipe
  • Publication number: 20140341816
    Abstract: Described herein are dentifrices comprising a first formulation and a second formulation, wherein the formulations are coaxially extruded, so that the first formulation enrobes the second formulation, wherein the first formulation is opaque and wherein the second formulation comprises dissolvable film fragments, together with methods of making and using the same and containers for providing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Neeta Atul Patel, Suzanne Jogun, Michael Prencipe
  • Patent number: 8892604
    Abstract: A pre-audit system, apparatus, and method is provided to perform a pre-audit of form data. Form data is received from a supplier prior to the form data being delivered to one or more purchasers. The form data is compared with rules or conditions set by the one or more purchasers. A response message is transmitted to the supplier, where the response message includes one or more results and one or more descriptions related to the one or more results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventors: Ross Shanken, Atul Patel, Emanuel I Wald
  • Publication number: 20140322141
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising a film, wherein the film comprises a pigment, and is adapted to release the pigment at a specific point in time during use; and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Neeta Atul Patel, Suzanne Jogun, Michael Prencipe
  • Publication number: 20140251847
    Abstract: With the subject invention, a container for an injection device with an injection needle is provided. The container includes a body having a compartment formed therein to accommodate the injection device in both a pre-use and a post-use condition. The body defines a first opening through which the injection device in its pre-use condition may be accessed, and the body defines a second opening into which the injection device may be directed in its post-use condition. A closure is provided for closing the first opening. The container also includes a retainer for retaining the injection device in the container in its post-use condition preventing access to the injection needle after the injection device has been used to administer an injection. Advantageously, the container of the subject invention provides not only a pre-use packaging for the injection device, but also a post-use sharps container for the injection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Ruane S. Jeter, Richard A. Cronenberg, Lionel Vedrine, Atul Patel, Dnyanesh Talpade
  • Patent number: 8728028
    Abstract: With the subject invention, a container for an injection device with an injection needle is provided. The container includes a body having a compartment formed therein to accommodate the injection device in both a pre-use and a post-use condition. The body defines a first opening through which the injection device in its pre-use condition may be accessed, and the body defines a second opening into which the injection device may be directed in its post-use condition. A closure is provided for closing the first opening. The container also includes a retainer proximate the second opening for retaining the injection device in the container in its post-use condition preventing access to the injection needle after the injection device has been used to administer an injection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Ruane S. Jeter, Richard A. Cronenberg, Lionel Vedrine, Atul Patel, Dnyanesh Talpade
  • Publication number: 20140074039
    Abstract: A medical injector is provided herein which includes first and second body portions each having a longitudinal axis and configured to couple at a coupling. The medical injector also includes an axially-displaceable plunger; biasing element for advancing the plunger a predetermined distance; and, a releasable retainer for releasably retaining the plunger in a first state against the force of the biasing element. In an initial state, the axes of the first and second body portions are not aligned and the plunger is in the first state. In a coupled state, the axes of the first and second body portions are axially aligned, and the releasable retainer releases the plunger, thereby allowing the biasing element to advance the plunger the predetermined distance. Advantageously, the subject invention provides a medical injector having an automated plunger drive which is triggered upon assembly of the pen injector, thereby minimizing premature or failed activations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: RUANE S. JETER, RICHARD A. CRONENBERG, LIONEL VEDRINE, ATUL PATEL
  • Publication number: 20140046970
    Abstract: System, apparatuses, and methods for matching and fulfilling orders between at least two parties are provided. For example, one or more embodiments of the present invention pertain to a system that allows producers, publishers, and advertisers to create orders and match the orders, such that producers, publishers, and advertisers can easily connect with one another. The system also fulfills orders, such that production of a content video and an ad video can be easily attained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Atul Patel, Patrick Ting
  • Patent number: 8597245
    Abstract: A medical injector is provided herein which includes first and second body portions each having a longitudinal axis and configured to couple at a coupling. The first and second body portions are complementarily formed so as to be movable about the coupling. The medical injector also includes an axially-displaceable plunger; biasing element for advancing the plunger a predetermined distance; and, a releasable retainer for releasably retaining the plunger in a first state against the force of the biasing element. In an initial state, the axes of the first and second body portions are not aligned and the plunger is in the first state. In a coupled state, the axes of the first and second body portions are axially aligned, and the releasable retainer releases the plunger, thereby allowing the biasing element to advance the plunger the predetermined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Ruane S. Jeter, Richard A. Cronenberg, Lionel Vedrine, Atul Patel
  • Publication number: 20130290152
    Abstract: A pre-audit system, apparatus, and method is provided to perform a pre-audit of form data. Form data is received from a supplier prior to the form data being delivered to one or more purchasers. The form data is compared with rules or conditions set by the one or more purchasers. A response message is transmitted to the supplier, where the response message includes one or more results and one or more descriptions related to the one or more results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Ross Shanken, Atul Patel, Emanuel I. Wald