Patents by Inventor Ritesh Patel

Ritesh 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).

  • SOLID, HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSTS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20110185625
    Abstract: Solid mixed catalysts and methods for use in conversion of triglycerides and free fatty acids to biodiesel are described. A batch or continuous process may be used with the catalysts for transesterification of triglycerides with an alkyl alcohol to produce corresponding mono carboxylic acid esters and glycerol in high yields and purity. Similarly, alkyl and aryl carboxylic acids and free fatty acids are also converted to corresponding alkyl esters. The described catalysts are thermostable, long lasting, and highly active.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: SBI Fine Chemicals Inc.
    Inventors: Inder Pal Singh, Shradha Singh, Ritesh Patel, Bharat Mistry, Manish Mehta, Peter Omolo Otieno