Patents by Inventor Venkat Dyavanapalli

Venkat Dyavanapalli 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: 12091065
    Abstract: A disposable lubrication tank liner for a rail lubricating system, including an upper sidewall portion, a lower outlet portion, and an intermediate edge surface. The upper sidewall portion has a plurality of generally vertically disposed walls extending downwardly from an upper flange surface. The vertically disposed walls partially define a reservoir space for holding rail lubricant. The lower outlet portion includes a plurality of angled wall portions converging inwardly to a lower flange surface to further define the reservoir space. Further, the intermediate edge surface connects the upper sidewall portion and the lower outlet portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: LORAM MAINTENANCE OF WAY, INC.
    Inventor: Venkat Dyavanapalli
  • Patent number: 10994757
    Abstract: A gauge-face lubrication assembly and related methods of use in which a removable and replaceable applicator member is positioned proximate a gauge-face for lubrication of a rail member. Generally, the replaceable applicator member can be molded of a resilient polymeric material having shaped-memory properties. The replaceable applicator member includes one or more molded lubricant channels for delivering lubricant supplied by a lubrication system to the gauge-face. Each molded lubricant channel can include a molded seal for sealably engaging a lubrication bracket that retains the applicator member in position against the gauge-face. The removable applicator member can further include a liner for physically engaging the gauge-face and protecting removable applicator member. The applicator member can include a coupling portion that insertably interfaces with a bracket channel defined in the lubrication bracket, whereby the applicator member can be removed and replaced in the event of damage or wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
    Inventor: Venkat Dyavanapalli
  • Publication number: 20200108846
    Abstract: A gauge-face lubrication assembly and related methods of use in which a removable and replaceable applicator member is positioned proximate a gauge-face for lubrication of a rail member. Generally, the replaceable applicator member can be molded of a resilient polymeric material having shaped-memory properties. The replaceable applicator member includes one or more molded lubricant channels for delivering lubricant supplied by a lubrication system to the gauge-face. Each molded lubricant channel can include a molded seal for sealably engaging a lubrication bracket that retains the applicator member in position against the gauge-face. The removable applicator member can further include a liner for physically engaging the gauge-face and protecting removable applicator member. The applicator member can include a coupling portion that insertably interfaces with a bracket channel defined in the lubrication bracket, whereby the applicator member can be removed and replaced in the event of damage or wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: Venkat Dyavanapalli
  • Patent number: 10358152
    Abstract: A gauge-face lubrication assembly and related methods of use in which a removable and replacable applicator member is positioned proximate a gauge-face for lubrication of a rail member. Generally, the replaceable applicator member can be molded of a resilient polymeric material having shaped-memory properties. The replaceable applicator member includes one or more molded lubricant channels for delivering lubricant supplied by a lubrication system to the gauge-face. Each molded lubricant channel can include a molded seal for sealably engaging a lubrication bracket that retains the applicator member in position against the gauge-face. The removable applicator member can further include a liner for physically engaging the gauge-face and protecting removable applicator member. The applicator member can include a coupling portion that insertably interfaces with a bracket channel defined in the lubrication bracket, whereby the applicator member can be removed and replaced in the event of damage or wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
    Inventor: Venkat Dyavanapalli
  • Publication number: 20190016355
    Abstract: A disposable lubrication tank liner for a rail lubricating system, including an upper sidewall portion, a lower outlet portion, and an intermediate edge surface. The upper sidewall portion has a plurality of generally vertically disposed walls extending downwardly from an upper flange surface. The vertically disposed walls partially define a reservoir space for holding rail lubricant. The lower outlet portion includes a plurality of angled wall portions converging inwardly to a lower flange surface to further define the reservoir space. Further, the intermediate edge surface connects the upper sidewall portion and the lower outlet portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventor: Venkat Dyavanapalli
  • Publication number: 20170057524
    Abstract: A gauge-face lubrication assembly and related methods of use in which a removable and replacable applicator member is positioned proximate a gauge-face for lubrication of a rail member. Generally, the replaceable applicator member can be molded of a resilient polymeric material having shaped-memory properties. The replaceable applicator member includes one or more molded lubricant channels for delivering lubricant supplied by a lubrication system to the gauge-face. Each molded lubricant channel can include a molded seal for sealably engaging a lubrication bracket that retains the applicator member in position against the gauge-face. The removable applicator member can further include a liner for physically engaging the gauge-face and protecting removable applicator member. The applicator member can include a coupling portion that insertably interfaces with a bracket channel defined in the lubrication bracket, whereby the applicator member can be removed and replaced in the event of damage or wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: Venkat Dyavanapalli
  • Patent number: 7717004
    Abstract: A rail-mounted, wheel-sensing system is shown having a wheel sensor and a rail mounting platform. The system includes a rugged steel rail clamp including two blocks mounted on the base of the rail by a pair of bolt extending under the rail. One block is connected to a vertically adjustable mounting bracket for carrying a sensor or other device. The mounting bracket includes a platform for the sensor. Two shields on the platform protecting a sensor mounted between them. An adapter plate may be added between the mounting bracket and the clamp for installation on lighter or heavier rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Tranergy Corporation
    Inventors: Sudhir Kumar, Venkat Dyavanapalli
  • Publication number: 20070204705
    Abstract: A rail-mounted, wheel-sensing system is shown having a wheel sensor and a rail mounting platform. The system includes a rugged steel rail clamp including two blocks mounted on the base of the rail by a pair of bolt extending under the rail. One block is connected to a vertically adjustable mounting bracket for carrying a sensor or other device. The mounting bracket includes a platform for the sensor. Two shields on the platform protecting a sensor mounted between them. An adapter plate may be added between the mounting bracket and the clamp for installation on lighter or heavier rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Sudhir Kumar, Venkat Dyavanapalli
  • Patent number: 7216558
    Abstract: A rail-mounted, wheel-sensing system is shown having a wheel sensor and a rail mounting platform. The system includes a rugged steel rail clamp including two blocks mounted on the base of the rail by a pair of bolt extending under the rail. One block is connected to a vertically adjustable mounting bracket for carrying a sensor or other device. The mounting bracket includes a platform for the sensor. Two shields on the platform protecting a sensor mounted between them. An adapter plate may be added between the mounting bracket and the clamp for installation on lighter or heavier rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Tranergy Corporation
    Inventors: Sudhir Kumar, Venkat Dyavanapalli
  • Publication number: 20050072252
    Abstract: A rail-mounted, wheel-sensing system is shown having a wheel sensor and a rail mounting platform. The system includes a rugged steel rail clamp including two blocks mounted on the base of the rail by a pair of bolt extending under the rail. One block is connected to a vertically adjustable mounting bracket for carrying a sensor or other device. The mounting bracket includes a platform for the sensor. Two shields on the platform protecting a sensor mounted between them. An adapter plate may be added between the mounting bracket and the clamp for installation on lighter or heavier rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Sudhir Kumar, Venkat Dyavanapalli
  • Patent number: D721989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon T. Behrens, Venkat Dyavanapalli
  • Patent number: D800604
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
    Inventor: Venkat Dyavanapalli
  • Patent number: D801226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
    Inventor: Venkat Dyavanapalli