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New Providence, NJ, United States of America

Akhilesh Kapoor

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: The Boc Group, Inc.. Active years: 1993-2001.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Akhilesh Kapoor. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/akhilesh-kapoor

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 169(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Clark, NJ (US) (1993)
  • South Orange, NJ (US) (1996 - 1999)
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (US) (2000)
  • New Providence, NJ (US) (1999 - 2001)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 1,024 
 
The Boc Group, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1993-2001

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6214084 - Iron manufacturing process (2001-04-10),
2. 6113672 - Multiple equalization pressure swing adsorption process (2000-09-05),
3. 6083299 - High pressure purge pressure swing adsorption process (2000-07-04),
4. 6045603 - Two phase pressure swing adsorption process (2000-04-04),
5. 5993517 - Two stage pressure swing adsorption process (1999-11-30),
6. 5980857 - Production of carbon monoxide from syngas (1999-11-09),
7. 5925326 - Process for the production of high purity carbon dioxide (1999-07-20),
8. 5743929 - Process for the production of high purity carbon dioxide (1998-04-28),
9. 5714132 - Production of hydrogen and carbon monoxide from oxyfuel furnace off-gas (1998-02-03),
10. 5538706 - Hydrogen and carbon monoxide production by partial oxidation of (1996-07-23),
11. 5232473 - Pressure swing adsorption with countercurrent feed pressurization (1993-08-03),
12. 5186008 - Cryogenic freezer apparatus and method (1993-02-16),

Title: Akhilesh Kapoor: Innovator in Iron Manufacturing and Gas Separation Technologies

Introduction

Akhilesh Kapoor is a prominent inventor based in New Providence, NJ (US). He has made significant contributions to the fields of iron manufacturing and gas separation technologies. With a total of 12 patents to his name, Kapoor continues to push the boundaries of innovation in his industry.

Latest Patents

One of Kapoor's latest patents is an innovative iron manufacturing process. In this process, iron ore is reduced to molten iron by introducing the ore into a reactor while combusting coal with pure oxygen. The molten iron phase, which forms at the bottom of the reactor, is stirred by injecting carbon monoxide into the molten iron. In a preferred embodiment, finely pulverized iron ore is injected with pure oxygen tangentially into a cyclone section of the furnace, causing melting and preliminary reduction of the ore to take place in the cyclone section. The primary reduction of the iron oxide occurs in the converter section of the furnace.

Another notable patent is the multiple equalization pressure swing adsorption process. This process enhances the purity and yield of the strongly adsorbed component of a gas mixture through novel PSA cycles. The basic steps of the cycles include an adsorption vessel prepressurization step, a cocurrent nonadsorbed gas production step, a cocurrent purge step with strongly adsorbed gas product, and a countercurrent depressurization step. This innovative cycle also includes optional depressurization and pressurization equalization steps to further optimize the process.

Career Highlights

Akhilesh Kapoor is currently employed at The Boc Group, Inc., where he applies his expertise in developing cutting-edge technologies. His work has significantly impacted the efficiency and effectiveness of iron manufacturing and gas separation processes.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kapoor has collaborated with talented individuals such as YuDong Chen and Ramachandran Krish Krishnamurthy. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment that encourages innovation and the development of new technologies.

Conclusion

Akhilesh Kapoor is a remarkable inventor whose contributions to iron manufacturing and gas separation technologies have made a lasting impact. His innovative patents and collaborative efforts continue to drive advancements in these fields.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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