Patents by Inventor Nihal Kanbargi

Nihal Kanbargi 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).

  • Methods For Modification Of Aramid Fibers
    Publication number: 20200370237
    Abstract: Methods are described for treatment of aramid fibers to modify the surface of the fibers. The treated fibers have improved adhesion to elastomer materials as compared to untreated fibers. Modification methods include irradiating the fibers, compressing and straining the fibers under a constant pull force and immersing the fibers in a coupling agent fluid. The treated fibers can be used with elastomers and provide reinforcement elements in products such as tires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Nihal Kanbargi, Alan J. Lesser, Wei Zhao, Sheel P. Agarwal, Mindaugas Rackaitis
  • Methods for modification of aramid fibers
    Patent number: 10738418
    Abstract: Methods are described for treatment of aramid fibers to modify the surface of the fibers. The treated fibers have improved adhesion to elastomer materials as compared to untreated fibers. Modification methods include irradiating the fibers, compressing and straining the fibers under a constant pull force and immersing the fibers in a coupling agent fluid. The treated fibers can be used with elastomers and provide reinforcement elements in products such as tires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Inventors: Nihal Kanbargi, Alan J. Lesser, Wei Zhao, Sheel P. Agarwal, Mindaugas Rackaitis
  • Methods For Modification Of Aramid Fibers
    Publication number: 20180237982
    Abstract: Methods are described for treatment of aramid fibers to modify the surface of the fibers. The treated fibers have improved adhesion to elastomer materials as compared to untreated fibers. Modification methods include irradiating the fibers, compressing and straining the fibers under a constant pull force and immersing the fibers in a coupling agent fluid. The treated fibers can be used with elastomers and provide reinforcement elements in products such as tires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Nihal Kanbargi, Alan J. Lesser, Wei Zhao, Sheel P. Agarwal, Mindaugas Rackaitis