Patents by Inventor Vidhu Nagpal
Vidhu Nagpal 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).
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Patent number: 11905363Abstract: This disclosure provide new multilayer polyester (particularly PET) containers that have improved gas barrier properties over conventional monolayer PET containers. In particular, a 2,5-furandicarboxylate polyester (for example, poly(ethylene furan-2,5-dicarboxylate) (PEF)) barrier layer that has superior gas barrier and mechanical properties relative to PET, that is “sandwiched” between two PET layers, has been found to achieve a significantly higher barrier against gas permeation relative to conventional monolayer PET container of the same size and shape. Associated preforms, methods, and compositions are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Ronald D. Moffitt, Jasmeet Kaur, T. Edwin Freeman, Robert Kriegel, Yu Shi, Marlon Salvador Morales, Vidhu Nagpal
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Patent number: 11708454Abstract: This disclosure provides a process for removing acrolein or allyl alcohol from a polyester composition, the process comprising: combining a polyester composition derived from 1,3-propanediol with an amino amide or a primary amine; wherein the amino amide or the primary amine is combined in sufficient quantities to scavenge acrolein or allyl alcohol produced from degradation of the polyester composition. An analysis of reactions between anthranilamide (AAA) and acrolein demonstrates how amines or amino amides can scavenge acrolein from thermally processed poly(trimethylene terephthalate) and poly(trimethylene furan-2,5-dicarboxylate), and thermodynamic models are presented as guidance for matching targets with scavenging agent.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Robert M. Kriegel, Ronald D. Moffitt, Steven F. Sukits, Vidhu Nagpal, Jr., Christopher R. Mubarak, Marlon Salvador Morales
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Publication number: 20230038262Abstract: Shipping containers and methods of reducing packaging waste arising from shipping packaged products are disclosed. A shipping container comprises a body defining a receptacle, the body being formed of a shipping container material. A lid encloses the receptacle and is formed of the shipping container material. At least one surface ornamentation is disposed on at least one of the body and the lid and a product is disposed within the receptacle. The product may not include secondary packaging and the receptacle may not include protective shipping materials. In one example, the shipping container may have a shipping configuration and a display or dispensing configuration. The shipping container may be repurposed as a serving or dispensing bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2021Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventor: Vidhu NAGPAL
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Publication number: 20190330420Abstract: This disclosure provides a process for removing acrolein or allyl alcohol from a polyester composition, the process comprising: combining a polyester composition derived from 1,3-propanediol with an amino amide or a primary amine; wherein the amino amide or the primary amine is combined in sufficient quantities to scavenge acrolein or allyl alcohol produced from degradation of the polyester composition. An analysis of reactions between anthranilamide (AAA) and acrolein demonstrates how amines or amino amides can scavenge acrolein from thermally processed poly(trimethylene terephthalate) and poly(trimethylene furan-2,5-dicarboxylate), and thermodynamic models are presented as guidance for matching targets with scavenging agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2017Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Robert M. Kriegel, Ronald D. Moffitt, Steven F. Sukits, Vidhu Nagpal, Jr., Christopher R. Mubarak, Marlon Salvador Morales
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Publication number: 20180022866Abstract: This disclosure provide new multilayer polyester (particularly PET) containers that have improved gas barrier properties over conventional monolayer PET containers. In particular, a 2,5-furandicarboxylate polyester (for example, poly(ethylene furan-2,5-dicarboxylate) (PEF)) barrier layer that has superior gas barrier and mechanical properties relative to PET, that is “sandwiched” between two PET layers, has been found to achieve a significantly higher barrier against gas permeation relative to conventional monolayer PET container of the same size and shape. Associated preforms, methods, and compositions are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Ronald D. Moffitt, Jasmeet Kaur, T. Edwin Freeman, Robert Kriegel, Yu Shi, Marlon Salvador Morales, Vidhu Nagpal
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Publication number: 20160222200Abstract: Tomato and/or potato waste particle, flake and/or fiber reinforced composite material. Factory waste material from tomato or potato processing is dried, ground, optionally treated with a coupling agent and blended with a matrix material to form composite material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2014Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Vidhu Nagpal, Michael Okoroafor
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Patent number: 8445088Abstract: A flexible food package includes a laminate body defining an internal compartment. The laminate body includes an inner layer and an outer layer that are coupled together. At least one of the inner layer and the outer layer includes green polyethylene having a percent modern carbon value of at least 30 percent.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: H.J. Heinz CompanyInventors: Vidhu Nagpal, Michael Okoroafor, William Rasile
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Publication number: 20120074027Abstract: A flexible food package includes a laminate body defining an internal compartment. The laminate body includes an inner layer and an outer layer that are coupled together. At least one of the inner layer and the outer layer includes green polyethylene having a percent modern carbon value of at least 30 percent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: H.J. HEINZ COMPANYInventors: Vidhu Nagpal, Michael Okoroafor, William Rasile
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Publication number: 20070286969Abstract: Described is a method of preparing a cured, non-elastomeric polyurethane-containing film including: a) providing as a first component comprising a polyurethane material having isocyanate functional groups; b) providing as a second component a material having active hydrogen-containing functional groups that are reactive with isocyanate; c) combining the first and second components to form a reaction mixture; d) casting the reaction mixture onto a support substrate in a substantially uniform thickness to form a film thereon; e) heating the film on the support substrate to a temperature and for a time sufficient to yield a cured film; and f) removing the cured film from the support substrate to yield a non-elastomeric polyurethane-containing free film. The free film is non-birefringent. Optical elements and articles prepared from the films are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.Inventors: Vidhu Nagpal, Anil Kumar, Carol Knox, Yingchao Zhang, Peter Foller
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Publication number: 20070238848Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfur-containing polyureaurethane and a method of preparing said polyureaurethane. In an embodiment, the sulfur-containing polyureaurethane adapted to have a refractive index of at least 1.57, an Abbe number of at least 32 and a density of less than 1.3 grams/cm3, when at least partially cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2005Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventors: Nina Bojkova, Robert Smith, Robert Herold, Chandra Rao, William McDonald, Vidhu Nagpal, Marvin Graham, Phillip Yu, Suresh Sawant, Michael Okoroafor
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Publication number: 20070173582Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethane composition including: (a) at least one polyurethane including a reaction product of components comprising: (i) at least one polyisocyanate; (ii) at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (iii) at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms; and (b) at least one reinforcement material selected from the group consisting of polymeric inorganic materials, nonpolymeric inorganic materials, polymeric organic materials, nonpolymeric organic materials, composites thereof, and combinations thereof; coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventors: Thomas Rukavina, Robert Hunia, Chia-Cheng Lin, Kaliappa Ragunathan, Vidhu Nagpal
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Publication number: 20070155940Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyether-containing polyureaurethane lens. The polyureaurethane lens can include a prepolymer comprising a polyisocyanate and a polyether-containing polyol material that can be reacted with an amine-containing curing agent to produce the polyureaurethane lens of the present invention. The polyether-containing polyureaurethane lens can have a hard coating on both surfaces and a maximum center thickness of 2.2 mm in a piano configuration, with an impact resistance of at least 148 feet per second as defined by The High Impact Test.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2007Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.Inventors: Vidhu Nagpal, William McDonald, Robert Smith
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Publication number: 20060241273Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfur-containing polyureaurethane and a method of preparing said polyureaurethane. In an embodiment, the sulfur-containing polyureaurethane adapted to have a refractive index of at least 1.57,an Abbe number of at least 32 and a density of less than 1.3 grams/cm3, when at least partially cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventors: Nina Bojkova, Robert Smith, Robert Herold, Chandra Rao, William McDonald, Vidhu Nagpal, Marvin Graham, Phillip Yu, Suresh Sawant, Michael Okoroafor
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Publication number: 20050282991Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfur-containing polyureaurethane and a method of preparing said polyureaurethane. In an embodiment, the sulfur-containing polyureaurethane adapted to have a refractive index of at least 1.57, an Abbe number of at least 32 and a density of less than 1.3 grams/cm3, when at least partially cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Nina Bojkova, Robert Smith, Robert Herold, Chandra Rao, William McDonald, Vidhu Nagpal, Marvin Graham, Phillip Yu, Suresh Sawant, Michael Okoroafor