Patents by Inventor Umang Shukla

Umang Shukla 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).

  • Publication number: 20250042629
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a venting system including a lid or base comprising a center wall that defines a central longitudinal axis, and a total radius measured from the longitudinal axis to an outermost surface of the lid or base. The venting system includes a pressure relief feature disposed along the lid or base. The pressure relief feature includes at least a first venting feature defining a thinned region of the lid or base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Umang Shukla, Jeremy Mead, Elizabeth Dietrich, Vishwatej Mane, Brennen Auerbach, Fiorella McNamara
  • Publication number: 20240421416
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a valve assembly for a battery pack. The valve assembly incudes a body having a flange extending from an outer sidewall at a first end, an inner sidewall that defines a chamber, and a plate disposed between the first end and a second end. The plate includes a plurality of vents formed therethrough. The valve assembly further includes a valve element that is operably coupled to the first end of the body, a sealing element that is disposed between a portion of the valve element and the body, a retainer, and a biasing element. The body is a unitary component formed of a metal material. The retainer is centrally disposed in the body and is configured to connect the valve element with the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: UMANG SHUKLA, KENNETH DOBSON, DAVID A. PRYMULA, THOMAS J. KOFLER, DANIEL BENNETT
  • Patent number: 12162658
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a venting system that includes a lid or base with a center wall that defines a central longitudinal axis, and a total radius that is measured from the longitudinal axis to an outermost surface of the lid or base. The venting system further includes a pressure relief feature that is disposed along the lid or base. The pressure relief feature includes at least a first venting feature defining a thinned region of the lid or base, a venting radius is measured from the longitudinal axis to an outermost extent of the first venting feature, and the venting radius is between about 5% and about 25% of the total radius of the lid or base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Umang Shukla, Jeremy Mead, Elizabeth Dietrich, Vishwatej Mane, Brennen Auerbach, Fiorella McNamara
  • Publication number: 20240204282
    Abstract: A cell enclosure includes an inner enclosure configured to include a battery cell, an outer enclosure, and a pocket between the inner enclosure and the outer enclosure. The pocket includes a phase change material to control a temperature of the battery cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Umang Shukla, Vishwatej Mane, Vinayak Vishvanath Chettier, Randall Joseph Schoenborn, Kenneth S. Dobson, III
  • Patent number: 11964803
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a venting system that includes a wall of a lid or a container. The lid or container defines a central longitudinal axis, and a line segment that is measured from the longitudinal axis to an outermost surface of the lid or container, and a pressure relief feature that is disposed along the lid or container. The pressure relief feature includes a thinned region of the lid or container that defines a minimum thickness that is less than 40% of a maximum thickness of the respective lid or container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: David A. Prymula, Randall J. Schoenborn, Bradley Hazard, Umang Shukla
  • Publication number: 20230211929
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a venting system that includes a wall of a lid or a container. The lid or container defines a central longitudinal axis, and a line segment that is measured from the longitudinal axis to an outermost surface of the lid or container, and a pressure relief feature that is disposed along the lid or container. The pressure relief feature includes a thinned region of the lid or container that defines a minimum thickness that is less than 40% of a maximum thickness of the respective lid or container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: David A. Prymula, Randall J. Schoenborn, Bradley Hazard, Umang Shukla
  • Publication number: 20230159237
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a venting system that includes a lid or base with a center wall that defines a central longitudinal axis, and a total radius that is measured from the longitudinal axis to an outermost surface of the lid or base. The venting system further includes a pressure relief feature that is disposed along the lid or base. The pressure relief feature includes at least a first venting feature defining a thinned region of the lid or base, a venting radius is measured from the longitudinal axis to an outermost extent of the first venting feature, and the venting radius is between about 5% and about 25% of the total radius of the lid or base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Umang Shukla, Jeremy Mead, Elizabeth Dietrich, Vishwatej Mane, Brennen Auerbach, Fiorella McNamara
  • Patent number: 11628991
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a venting system that includes a wall of a lid or a container, the lid or container defining a central longitudinal axis, and a line segment that is measured from the longitudinal axis to an outermost surface of the lid or container, and a pressure relief feature that is disposed along the lid or container. The pressure relief feature includes a thinned region of the lid or container that defines a minimum thickness that is less than 40% of a maximum thickness of the respective lid or container. The pressure relief feature extends at least 180 degrees about the longitudinal axis, and the pressure relief feature is located at a distance from the longitudinal axis of more than 80% of the line segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Prymula, Randall J. Schoenborn, Bradley Hazard, Umang Shukla
  • Publication number: 20230075496
    Abstract: An electrical contact assembly includes a first component and a second component having a stem with a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A flange extends from the first end and defines an electrical contact surface area. The second end is permanently joined to the first component at a mating surface. The mating surface defines a first surface area at the second end and the electrical surface area is equal to or greater than the first surface area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Umang Shukla, Vishwatej Mane, David A. Prymula, Bradley Hazard, Kenneth S. Dobson
  • Publication number: 20220041352
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a venting system that includes a wall of a lid or a container, the lid or container defining a central longitudinal axis, and a line segment that is measured from the longitudinal axis to an outermost surface of the lid or container, and a pressure relief feature that is disposed along the lid or container. The pressure relief feature includes a thinned region of the lid or container that defines a minimum thickness that is less than 40% of a maximum thickness of the respective lid or container. The pressure relief feature extends at least 180 degrees about the longitudinal axis, and the pressure relief feature is located at a distance from the longitudinal axis of more than 80% of the line segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: David A. Prymula, Randall J. Schoenborn, Bradley Hazard, Umang Shukla