Patents by Inventor Sudhir Bafna

Sudhir Bafna 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).

  • Separable component assembly having reduced seal stiction
    Patent number: 11253963
    Abstract: A separable component assembly is disclosed. The separable component assembly can include a first component having a first interface portion. The separable component assembly can also include a second component coupled to the first component. The second component can have a second interface portion. In addition, the separable component assembly can include a seal disposed between the first and second interface portions. The seal can have a first interface surface associated with the first interface portion. The seal can also have a second interface surface in contact with the second interface portion. Additionally, the seal can have a peel initiator defining a discontinuity in a portion of the second interface surface. Upon separation of the first and second components from one another, the discontinuity can create a stress concentration in the second interface surface that initiates peeling of the second interface surface away from the second interface portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Sudhir Bafna, David R. Smith, Kohl Leger, Read L. Bryant
  • Separable Component Assembly Having Reduced Seal Stiction
    Publication number: 20220048147
    Abstract: A separable component assembly is disclosed. The separable component assembly can include a first component having a first interface portion. The separable component assembly can also include a second component coupled to the first component. The second component can have a second interface portion. In addition, the separable component assembly can include a seal disposed between the first and second interface portions. The seal can have a first interface surface associated with the first interface portion. The seal can also have a second interface surface in contact with the second interface portion. Additionally, the seal can have a peel initiator defining a discontinuity in a portion of the second interface surface. Upon separation of the first and second components from one another, the discontinuity can create a stress concentration in the second interface surface that initiates peeling of the second interface surface away from the second interface portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Sudhir Bafna, David R. Smith, Kohl Leger, Read L. Bryant