Patents by Inventor Thoram Charanda

Thoram Charanda 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: 10913095
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for combining ozone and water to deliver ozonated water in a rinse stream. The ozone rain pan finds particular use for rinsing food products traveling along a conveyor line with ozonated water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: GUARDIAN MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Smith, Thoram Charanda
  • Publication number: 20190234011
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to methods and systems for bleaching textiles using ozone gas. Embodiments also incorporate a color removal step. In one example, there is provided a hybrid machine that incorporates certain features of a washer, but that also includes an integrated blower for gas distribution inside the machine. There is also provided an ozone dosing control system that allows for maintenance of a constant concentration of ozone in the machine. In one embodiment, the ozone output measured in grams/hour at this constant concentration in conjunction with the weight of product measured being treated may be referred to as the “bleaching factor.” There is further provided a drain sump design that helps minimize water volume in the presence of fabric lint, various added materials, and other processing chemicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas R. Allen, Charles Smith, Thoram Charanda
  • Patent number: 10227720
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for bleaching textiles using ozone gas that incorporates a color removal step. In one example, there is provided a hybrid machine that incorporates certain features of a washer, but that also includes an integrated blower for gas distribution inside the machine. There is also provided an ozone dosing control system that allows for maintenance of a constant concentration of ozone in the machine. In one embodiment, the ozone output measured in grams/hour at this constant concentration in conjunction with the weight of product measured being treated may be referred to as the “bleaching factor.” There is further provided a wastewater dye removal step, in which ozone is used to clean the water and remove dyes and other colors that may be deposited via denim or other garments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: GUARDIAN MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Allen, Charles Smith, Thoram Charanda
  • Publication number: 20190060964
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for combing ozone and water to deliver ozonated water in a rinse stream. The ozone rain pan finds particular use for rinsing food products traveling along a conveyor line with ozonated water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: GUARDIAN MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: CHARLES SMITH, THORAM CHARANDA
  • Patent number: 10123559
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for combing ozone and water to deliver ozonated water in a rinse stream. The ozone rain pan finds particular use for rinsing food products traveling along a conveyor line with ozonated water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: GUARDIAN MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Smith, Thoram Charanda
  • Publication number: 20180007948
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for combing ozone and water to deliver ozonated water in a rinse stream. The ozone rain pan finds particular use for rinsing food products traveling along a conveyor line with ozonated water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: GUARDIAN MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Smith, Thoram Charanda
  • Publication number: 20170016175
    Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for bleaching textiles using ozone gas that incorporates a color removal step. In one example, there is provided a hybrid machine that incorporates certain features of a washer, but that also includes an integrated blower for gas distribution inside the machine. There is also provided an ozone dosing control system that allows for maintenance of a constant concentration of ozone in the machine. In one embodiment, the ozone output measured in grams/hour at this constant concentration in conjunction with the weight of product measured being treated may be referred to as the “bleaching factor.” There is further provided a wastewater dye removal step, in which ozone is used to clean the water and remove dyes and other colors that may be deposited via denim or other garments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: THOMAS R. ALLEN, CHARLES SMITH, THORAM CHARANDA
  • Patent number: 9493896
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described herein provide systems and methods for bleaching textiles that are more reliable and reproducible. This disclosure provides for process control that allows a particular dosage rate or concentration of ozone to be held throughout the process. This disclosure also provides a hybrid washing machine that includes a blowing system for recirculating ozonated air during the bleaching process. The hybrid washing machine may incorporate features of a sealed vessel, a washing machine, and the air circulation volume typically associated with commercial dryers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Guardian Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Allen, Charles Smith, Thoram Charanda, David Tubert
  • Publication number: 20150308030
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described herein provide systems and methods for bleaching textiles that are more reliable and reproducible. This disclosure provides for process control that allows a particular dosage rate or concentration of ozone to be held throughout the process. This disclosure also provides a hybrid washing machine that includes a blowing system for recirculating ozonated air during the bleaching process. The hybrid washing machine may incorporate features of a sealed vessel, a washing machine, and the air circulation volume typically associated with commercial dryers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: THOMAS R. ALLEN, CHARLES SMITH, THORAM CHARANDA, DAVID TUBERT
  • Patent number: 7686962
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a system and method that intensely oxidizes water as it navigates through a system and accurately, controllably neutralizes the oxidation by-products before the water exits the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivey Burns, Thoram Charanda, Thomas J. Nicodemo, Richard Davis, Janell Crowder
  • Patent number: 7514008
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a system and method that intensely oxidizes water as it navigates through a system and accurately, controllably neutralizes the oxidation by-products before the water exits the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivey Burnes, Thoram Charanda, Thomas J. Nicodemo, Richard Davis, Janell Crowder
  • Publication number: 20080296233
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a system and method that intensely oxidizes water as it navigates through a system and accurately, controllably neutralizes the oxidation by-products before the water exits the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivey Burns, Thoram Charanda, Thomas J. Nicodemo, Richard Davis, Janell Crowder
  • Patent number: 7459075
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a system and method that intensely oxidizes water as it navigates through a system and accurately, controllably neutralizes the oxidation by-products before the water exits the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivey Burns, Thoram Charanda, Thomas J. Nicodemo, Richard Davis, Janell Crowder
  • Publication number: 20060254987
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a system and method that intensely oxidizes water as it navigates through a system and accurately, controllably neutralizes the oxidation by-products before the water exits the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Ivey Burns, Thoram Charanda, Thomas Nicodemo, Richard Davis, Janell Crowder
  • Publication number: 20060006122
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a system and method that intensely oxidizes water as it navigates through a system and accurately, controllably neutralizes the oxidation by-products before the water exits the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Ivey Burns, Thoram Charanda, Thomas Nicodemo, Richard Davis, Janell Crowder