Patents by Inventor Naresh B. Patel

Naresh B. 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).

  • Patent number: 10982099
    Abstract: A surface marker resin formulation is provided that includes a linear aromatic polyester or a co-polymer thereof. The resin is dissolved or dispersed in a solvent exclusive of naphtha. An inorganic particulate having an average maximal linear extent of between 10 and 130 microns present from 22 to 41 total weight percent. A process of marking a surface includes two articles being brought into a pre-selected alignment to define a surface. A continuous bead is applied to the surface. The solvent evaporates to a state of dry-to-touch in a time of between less than 60 seconds to mark the surface. The formulation is readily applied from a pen to achieve a controlled bead width. The drying of the formulation by solvent evaporation yields full hardness in 24 hours under standard temperature and pressure as measured at 0% humidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Naresh B. Patel
  • Patent number: 10934452
    Abstract: A surface marker resin formulation is provided that includes a linear aromatic polyester or a co-polymer thereof present in an amount of 10 to 45 total weight percent. The resin is dissolved or dispersed in a solvent. A colorant package is also dissolved or dispersed in the solvent. Upon drying of the solvent a mark is provided on a surface that can alert a user as to relative movement between articles defining the surface. A process of marking a surface includes two articles being brought into a pre-selected alignment to define a surface. A continuous bead is applied to the surface. The solvent evaporates to a state of dry-to-touch in a time of between 1 and 30 minutes to mark the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Naresh B. Patel, Michael J. Cherpinsky
  • Publication number: 20190106578
    Abstract: A surface marker resin formulation is provided that includes a linear aromatic polyester or a co-polymer thereof. The resin is dissolved or dispersed in a solvent exclusive of naphtha. An inorganic particulate having an average maximal linear extent of between 10 and 130 microns present from 22 to 41 total weight percent. A process of marking a surface includes two articles being brought into a pre-selected alignment to define a surface. A continuous bead is applied to the surface. The solvent evaporates to a state of dry-to-touch in a time of between less than 60 seconds to mark the surface. The formulation is readily applied from a pen to achieve a controlled bead width. The drying of the formulation by solvent evaporation yields full hardness in 24 hours under standard temperature and pressure as measured at 0% humidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventor: NARESH B. PATEL
  • Publication number: 20180134914
    Abstract: A surface marker resin formulation is provided that includes a linear aromatic polyester or a co-polymer thereof present in an amount of 10 to 45 total weight percent. The resin is dissolved or dispersed in a solvent. A colorant package is also dissolved or dispersed in the solvent. Upon drying of the solvent a mark is provided on a surface that can alert a user as to relative movement between articles defining the surface. A process of marking a surface includes two articles being brought into a pre-selected alignment to define a surface. A continuous bead is applied to the surface. The solvent evaporates to a state of dry-to-touch in a time of between 1 and 30 minutes to mark the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: NARESH B. PATEL, MICHAEL J. CHERPINSKY
  • Patent number: 8772403
    Abstract: A food-grade marking composition useful for marking and labeling surfaces of food processing equipment includes a food grade base polymer, a coloring agent, and a volatile organic solvent. A marker pen is also provided which includes the food grade marking composition in combination with a delivery instrument. The food grade base polymer meets the regulatory requirements of 21 C.F.R. §175.300 for incidental food contact applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Naresh B. Patel, William J. Zumdome, John P. Keating
  • Patent number: 7820755
    Abstract: A resin based fluorescent paint with decreased drying time and improved fluorescent durability is formulated from a resin present in a concentration of about 55 percent to about 65 percent, by weight, an active solvent, for and compatible with the resin, present in a concentration of about 5 percent to about 10 percent, by weight, a gelative additive present in a concentration of about 1 percent to about 5 percent, by weight, a rheological additive present in a concentration of about 1 percent to about 5 percent, by weight, an anti-skinning additive present in a concentration of about 1 percent to about 5 percent, by weight, a fluorescent pigment present in a concentration of about 20 percent to about 30 percent, by weight, a synthetic drier in a concentration of less than 1 percent, by weight, and a wetting agent in a concentration of about less than 1 percent, by weight. The paint of the present invention is particularly suited for the purpose of detection of vibration loosening or tampering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Naresh B. Patel
  • Publication number: 20100221440
    Abstract: A food-grade marking composition useful for marking and labeling surfaces of food processing equipment includes a food grade base polymer, a coloring agent, and a volatile organic solvent. A marker pen is also provided which includes the food grade marking composition in combination with a delivery instrument. The food grade base polymer meets the regulatory requirements of 21 C.F.R. §175.300 for incidental food contact applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: NARESH B. PATEL, William J. Zumdome, John P. Keating
  • Publication number: 20080058453
    Abstract: A resin based fluorescent paint with decreased drying time and improved fluorescent durability is formulated from a resin present in a concentration of about 55 percent to about 65 percent, by weight, an active solvent, for and compatible with the resin, present in a concentration of about 5 percent to about 10 percent, by weight, a gelative additive present in a concentration of about 1 percent to about 5 percent, by weight, a rheological additive present in a concentration of about 1 percent to about 5 percent, by weight, an anti-skinning additive present in a concentration of about 1 percent to about 5 percent, by weight, a fluorescent pigment present in a concentration of about 20 percent to about 30 percent, by weight, a synthetic drier in a concentration of less than 1 percent, by weight, and a wetting agent in a concentration of about less than 1 percent, by weight. The paint of the present invention is particularly suited for the purpose of detection of vibration loosening or tampering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Naresh B. Patel