Patents by Inventor Sudhir S. Kulkami

Sudhir S. Kulkami 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: 11441694
    Abstract: A proportional solenoid-controlled fluid valve assembly having a fluid pressure balancing arrangement includes a poppet and diaphragm. The valve assembly also includes a solenoid coil assembly having a cylindrical conduit and a magnetic orifice piece positioned within the conduit. A plunger is positioned within the conduit and is movable within the conduit between a de-actuated position and an actuated position. A valve poppet is provided having a top cylindrical upstanding portion and a poppet face configured to abut the valve seat. Further, a diaphragm is positioned within the valve base with the top cylindrical upstanding portion of the poppet extending through a diaphragm opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventors: Viraraghavan S. Kumar, Sudhir S. Kulkami, Shailesh Pradhananga
  • Publication number: 20190032809
    Abstract: A proportional solenoid-controlled fluid valve assembly having a fluid pressure balancing arrangement includes a poppet and diaphragm. The valve assembly also includes a solenoid coil assembly having a cylindrical conduit and a magnetic orifice piece positioned within the conduit. A plunger is positioned within the conduit and is movable within the conduit between a de-actuated position and an actuated position. A valve poppet is provided having a top cylindrical upstanding portion and a poppet face configured to abut the valve seat. Further, a diaphragm is positioned within the valve base with the top cylindrical upstanding portion of the poppet extending through a diaphragm opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: iQ Valves
    Inventors: Viraraghavan S. Kumar, Sudhir S. Kulkami, Shailesh Pradhananga
  • Publication number: 20180172176
    Abstract: A proportional solenoid-controlled fluid valve assembly having a fluid pressure balancing diaphragm. The valve assembly also includes a solenoid coil assembly having a cylindrical conduit and a magnetic orifice piece positioned within the conduit. A plunger is positioned within the conduit and is movable within the conduit between a de-actuated position and an actuated position. A pressure balancing diaphragm is provided having a top side, a bottom side, an outer annular flange portion, a U-shaped portion, and an inner annular flange terminating at a diaphragm opening, with the diaphragm being positioned within valve base with the outer annular flange portion abutting the ledge of the valve base and the U-shaped portion abutting the valve seat. A retainer is also provided having a top cylindrical upstanding portion extending through the diaphragm opening and an aperture formed in the plunger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: iQ Valves
    Inventors: Viraraghavan S. Kumar, Sudhir S. Kulkami, Shailesh Pradhananga