Shields, IL
Craig J. Shields, Chicago, IL US
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20110007109 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR COOLING AND HEATING - The present disclosure is generally directed towards an apparatus for use in printing systems. The apparatus may include an ink filter having an ink chamber configured to allow ink to flow therethrough and a coolant chamber configured to allow coolant to flow therethrough. The coolant chamber may be further configured to cool ink in the ink chamber. Numerous other embodiments are also within the scope of the present disclosure. | 01-13-2011 |
Dale J. Shields, Grayslake, IL US
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20080242904 | INTEGRATED ALKYLATION-ISOMERIZATION PROCESS - An integrated isomerization-alkylation process is disclosed that uses a common distillation zone. The process can comprise halogen removal. The process is suitable for the production of motor fuels from isoparaffins and olefins using solid alkylation and isomerization catalysts. | 10-02-2008 |
20090069617 | Processes for the Isomerization of Normal Butane to Isobutane - In a normal butane isomerization process where the isomerization effluent ( | 03-12-2009 |
20090304465 | L-Valve Construction for Controlling Solids Flow in a Liquid Medium Using Standard Pipe Fittings - A new valve is designed for the transport of solids using a motive fluid. The valve includes an inlet conduit for carrying solids, where the solids are fed through gravity. The solids are carried by fluid transport out an outlet where the outlet conduit has a smaller diameter than the inlet conduit carrying the solids. The conduit should be sufficiently smaller to prevent instability in the flow. A second inlet provides the source of motive fluid to drive the transport of solids. | 12-10-2009 |
20100080739 | Processes for the Isomerization of Normal Butane to Isobutane - In a normal butane isomerization process where the isomerization effluent ( | 04-01-2010 |
20100316536 | Process and Apparatus for Oligomerization in Multiple Stages with Single Fractionation Column - In an oligomerization process comprising at least two oligomerization reactors, at least portions of product streams from two reactors are separated in the same separator vessel. In an embodiment, a liquid product stream from the first oligomerization reactor is fed to a fractionation column and a side cut from the fractionation column feeds the second oligomerization reactor. | 12-16-2010 |
Dale Jame Shields, Grayslake, IL US
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20120136188 | ALKYLATION UNIT AND METHOD OF MODIFYING - One exemplary embodiment can be a method of modifying an alkylation unit to increase capacity. The method may include combining a first alkylation zone with a second alkylation zone. Generally, the first alkylation zone includes a first settler having a height and a width. Typically, the width is greater than the height. In addition, the second alkylation zone may have a second settler having a height and a width. Usually, the height is greater than the width. | 05-31-2012 |
Dale James Shields, Des Plaines, IL US
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20100331598 | ACID ALKYLATION SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE IN A SETTLER - One exemplary embodiment can be an acid alkylation system. The system can include a cooler-reactor and a settler. The settler can have a height and a width. Usually, the height exceeds the width. Generally, the cooler-reactor receives a feed of at least one of a stream including an olefin and a stream including an isobutane. Typically, at least a portion of one of the streams is bypassed around the cooler-reactor to the settler to control the temperature within the settler. | 12-30-2010 |
Dale James Shields, Grayslake, IL US
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20100312034 | METHOD FOR ALTERING AN OPERATION OF AN ALKYLATION UNIT - One exemplary embodiment can be a method for altering an operation of an alkylation unit during a process upset. The method may include blocking an outlet of a settler to a separation zone, and recycling at least a portion of a hydrocarbon stream to the separation zone to prevent an uncontrolled pressure rise in one or more distillation columns during shutdown of an alkylation reactor. | 12-09-2010 |
20100329945 | ALKYLATION UNIT AND METHOD OF MODIFYING - One exemplary embodiment can be a method of modifying an alkylation unit to increase capacity. The method may include combining a first alkylation zone with a second alkylation zone. Generally, the first alkylation zone includes a first settler having a height and a width. Typically, the width is greater than the height. In addition, the second alkylation zone may have a second settler having a height and a width. Usually, the height is greater than the width. | 12-30-2010 |
David R. Shields, Aurora, IL US
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20130313806 | Ground Engaging Machine Having Articulation Hitch, And Method - A ground engaging machine includes a first and a second frame unit, and an articulation hitch coupling together the first and second frame units. The articulation hitch includes a pin, a first and a second bearing positioned about the pin, and abutting a first and a second axial side of an annular protrusion of a hitch plate in one of the first and second frame units. A clamping mechanism of the articulation hitch clamps the first and second bearings between first and second clamping components, such that they are preloaded against the annular protrusion. | 11-28-2013 |
Kevin Anthony Shields, Morton, IL US
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20100241120 | INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING LONG BONE - The present invention describes a intramedullary nail that is useful in the repair of long bone fractures, wherein the nail has a flexible state, which allows for the insertion of the nail through any number of incisions that may be off center of the intramedullary canal, and a rigid state, which allows the nail to provide adequate support to mend the long bone. Several embodiments of an intramedullary nail are described, including a nail comprising a shape memory nickel-titanium alloy, which has an austenite start temperature of about 15° C. and an austenite finish temperature of about 35° C., and a nail comprising loosely fitting multiple links that can be tightened to provide rigidity when properly set in the intramedullary canal. | 09-23-2010 |
Matthew Robert Shields, Chicago, IL US
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20150125670 | COMPOSITE LAMINATE ASSEMBLY USED TO FORM PLURAL INDIVIDUAL CARDS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A laminated core stock sheet for use in a composite laminate assembly configured for being separated into plural individual cards is provided. The laminated core stock sheet includes a core substrate layer and an intermediate filmic layer coupled to the core substrate layer. The intermediate filmic layer includes plural conductive bodies spaced apart from each other that provide at least one of a security feature, a decorative feature, or other functional feature of the individual cards. The core substrate layer and the intermediate filmic layer are configured to be coupled with another laminated core stock sheet that may or may not include the intermediate filmic layer to form the composite laminate assembly configured for being separated into the individual cards. | 05-07-2015 |
Michelle Shields, Palos Park, IL US
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20080311676 | IMMUNOASSAYS EXHIBITING REDUCED CROSS-REACTIVITY WITH HYDROPHOBIC DRUG ANALYTE METABOLITES - The present disclosure provides among other things immunoassays exhibiting reduced cross-reactivity with analyte metabolites. Additionally, the present disclosure provides diagnostic immunoassays to determine the concentration or level in a test sample of a hydrophobic drug that metabolizes in vivo or in vitro to form cross-reacting metabolites wherein cross-reactivity with such metabolites of the drug analyte is reduced. In particular, the disclosure provides such immunoassays where the hydrophobic drug is an immunosuppressant drug such as cyclosporine A. | 12-18-2008 |
Nicholas Shields, Carpentersville, IL US
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20090159518 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A REDUCED-CALORIE FOOD PRODUCT - Calories in a juice can be reduced by selectively removing more sucrose than primary sugars, for example, glucose and fructose. An acceptable flavor profile can be achieved since the primary sugars have a higher perceived sweetness than sucrose. The food product processing system for reducing calories can include multiple stages for filtering the juice to produce a clarified low-calorie juice having an acceptable flavor profile. | 06-25-2009 |
20090162490 | CALCIUM-FORTIFIED BEVERAGES AND METHOD OF MAKING THEREOF - A calcium-fortified beverage and method of making the beverage is provided. A calcium source is included that provides about 40% to about 65% of the calcium from calcium lactate and about 35% to about 60% of the calcium is provided from hydroxyapatite. A component may be included for at least substantially masking the aftertaste of the calcium source. | 06-25-2009 |
20100196578 | Calcium-Fortified Beverages and Method of Making Thereof - A calcium-fortified beverage and method of making the beverage is provided. A calcium source is included that provides about 40% to about 65% of the calcium from calcium lactate and about 35% to about 60% of the calcium is provided from hydroxyapatite. A component may be included for at least substantially masking the aftertaste of the calcium source. | 08-05-2010 |
20150037465 | Calcium-Fortified Beverages and Method of Making Thereof - A calcium-fortified beverage and method of making the beverage is provided. A calcium source is included that provides about 40% to about 65% of the calcium from calcium lactate and about 35% to about 60% of the calcium is provided from hydroxyapatite. A component may be included for at least substantially masking the aftertaste of the calcium source. | 02-05-2015 |
Nicholas C. Shields, Carpentersville, IL US
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20090162524 | FOOD PRODUCT INCLUDING ONE OR MORE OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS AND ONE OR MORE FRUIT FLAVORS - A food product is provided which includes at least one fruit juice, at least one omega-3 fatty acid and a supplemental amount of at least one fruit flavor. The fruit juice includes a not-from-concentrate (NFC) fruit juice. The at least one omega-3 fatty acid may be encapsulated and may include docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). The supplemental amount of at least one fruit flavor includes an orange flavor. The one or more omega-3 fatty acids and/or one or more fruit flavors can be added to the food product in a desired amount and blended sufficiently by mixing. | 06-25-2009 |
20090162525 | FOOD PRODUCT INCLUDING ONE OR MORE ENCAPSULATED OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS AND ONE OR MORE FRUIT FLAVORS - A food product is provided which includes at least one fruit juice, at least one omega-3 fatty acid and a supplemental amount of at least one fruit flavor. The at least one omega-3 fatty acid may be encapsulated and may include docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). The supplemental amount of at least one fruit flavor includes an orange flavor. The one or more omega-3 fatty acids and/or one or more fruit flavors can be added to the food product in a desired amount and blended sufficiently by mixing. | 06-25-2009 |
T. Russell Shields, Chicago, IL US
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20090204400 | System and method for processing a spoken request from a user - A system and method are described for processing a spoken request from a user. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed for attempting to recognize a spoken request from a user with a speech recognition engine above a predetermined level of accuracy. If the spoken request is not recognized above the predetermined level of accuracy, the spoken request is provided to a level one agent. If the level one agent does not recognize the request, a voice connection is established between the user and a level two agent. In another embodiment, a method is disclosed for determining whether a silent response system recognizes a spoken request from a user above a predetermined level of accuracy. A response is provided to the user if the silent response system recognizes the spoken request. Otherwise, a voice connection is established between the user and a call center. | 08-13-2009 |
20090204407 | System and method for processing a spoken request from a user - A system and method are described for processing a spoken request from a user. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed for attempting to recognize a spoken request from a user with a speech recognition engine above a predetermined level of accuracy. If the spoken request is not recognized above the predetermined level of accuracy, the spoken request is provided to a level one agent. If the level one agent does not recognize the request, a voice connection is established between the user and a level two agent. In another embodiment, a method is disclosed for determining whether a silent response system recognizes a spoken request from a user above a predetermined level of accuracy. A response is provided to the user if the silent response system recognizes the spoken request. Otherwise, a voice connection is established between the user and a call center. | 08-13-2009 |