Patents by Inventor Sai Sumant Kalidindi

Sai Sumant Kalidindi 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).

  • Casting apparatus, cast zirconia ceramic bodies and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 11731312
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for increasing the rate of casting ceramic bodies from a slurry or suspension. Methods and apparatus are successfully used for casting ceramic bodies from micron-sized zirconia ceramic at an accelerated rate. Methods described herein may also be used for casting ceramic bodies from nano-sized zirconia ceramic. The casting apparatus may be configured for use in a plurality of operational modes. Ceramic bodies produced by the methods and apparatus are suitable for use in dental applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: James R. Glidewell Dental Ceramics, Inc.
    Inventors: Dongkyu Kim, Sai Sumant Kalidindi
  • Casting Apparatus, Cast Zirconia Ceramic Bodies and Methods for Making the Same
    Publication number: 20210229314
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for increasing the rate of casting ceramic bodies from a slurry or suspension. Methods and apparatus are successfully used for casting ceramic bodies from micron-sized zirconia ceramic at an accelerated rate. Methods described herein may also be used for casting ceramic bodies from nano-sized zirconia ceramic. The casting apparatus may be configured for use in a plurality of operational modes. Ceramic bodies produced by the methods and apparatus are suitable for use in dental applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Dongkyu Kim, Sai Sumant Kalidindi