Patents by Inventor William Ricks

William Ricks 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).

  • Air rinsing apparatus and systems for rinsing containers
    Patent number: 11919055
    Abstract: Air rinsing apparatus and systems for rinsing containers are disclosed. An example air rinsing apparatus includes: a first enclosure having a first inlet port and a first output port; a second enclosure within the first enclosure, the second enclosure comprising a second inlet port and a second output port, the second output port disposed on a same face of the first enclosure as the first inlet port; and one or more air movers configured to: urge first air into the second inlet port, the second enclosure configured to direct the first air from the second inlet port to the second output port; and pull second air from the first output port, the first enclosure configured to direct the second air from the first inlet port to the first output port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: William Mark Feldmann, William Rick Immell, Stanley Coley, Barbara Stefl, James Steven Prows
  • AIR RINSING APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR RINSING CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20190366397
    Abstract: Air rinsing apparatus and systems for rinsing containers are disclosed. An example air rinsing apparatus includes: a first enclosure having a first inlet port and a first output port; a second enclosure within the first enclosure, the second enclosure comprising a second inlet port and a second output port, the second output port disposed on a same face of the first enclosure as the first inlet port; and one or more air movers configured to: urge first air into the second inlet port, the second enclosure configured to direct the first air from the second inlet port to the second output port; and pull second air from the first output port, the first enclosure configured to direct the second air from the first inlet port to the first output port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: William Mark Feldmann, William Rick Immell, Stanley Coley, Barbara Stefl, James Steven Prows
  • Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids
    Patent number: 8906251
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of glycerol-containing by-products of triglyceride processing processes are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: MLI Associates, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids
    Patent number: 8858826
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: MLI Associates, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids
    Patent number: 8440096
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: MLI Associates, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids
    Patent number: 8377328
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of glycerol-containing by-products of triglyceride processing processes are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: MLI Associates, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGN ANTI-ICING OR DEICING FLUIDS
    Publication number: 20120292557
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: MLI Associates, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids employing triglyceride processing by-products
    Patent number: 8313667
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of glycerol-containing by-products of triglyceride processing processes are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: MLI Associates, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids
    Patent number: 8241520
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: MLI Associates, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGN ANTI-ICING OR DEICING FLUIDS
    Publication number: 20120104305
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of glycerol-containing by-products of triglyceride processing processes are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: MLI Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids
    Patent number: 8062544
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: MLI Associates, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGN ANTI-ICING OR DEICING FLUIDS EMPLOYING TRIGLYCERIDE PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20110163257
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of glycerol-containing by-products of triglyceride processing processes are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: MLI Associates, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGN ANTI-ICING OR DEICING FLUIDS
    Publication number: 20110024673
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: MLI Associates, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard SAPIENZA, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids employing triglyceride processing by-products
    Patent number: 7854856
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of glycerol-containing by-products of triglyceride processing processes are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: MLI Associates, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids
    Publication number: 20090314983
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGN ANTI-ICING OR DEICING FLUIDS EMPLOYING INDUSTRIAL STREAMS COMPRISING HYDROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID SALTS AND/OR OTHER EFFECTIVE DEICING/ANTI-ICING AGENTS
    Publication number: 20090283713
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for use of novel deicing and anti-icing compositions based on by-produce of off-specification materials from biodegradable and renewable sources and which also can be used in a variety of other services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids
    Publication number: 20090261290
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids employing industrial streams comprising hydroxycarboxylic acid salts and/or other effective deicing/anti-icing agents
    Patent number: 7442322
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel deicing and anti-icing compositions and methods based on by-produce of off-specification materials from biodegradable and renewable sources and which also can be used in a variety of other services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks
  • BARN DOOR ROLLER/ADJUSTMENT
    Publication number: 20080203261
    Abstract: An adjustable door hanger bolt assembly for tubular tracks that uses a wheel trolley truck assembly that has a pair of rollers in a wheel trolley frame and a hanger bolt assembly hanging down from the trolley frame within an adjustment device. Preferably, the adjustment device is an adjustment bolt from the front to move the hanger bolt towards or away from the building to accommodate for variability in building framing so that a hung door, for example a barn door, can close tightly and be bird and critter proof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: MWI COMPONENTS
    Inventor: WILLIAM (Rick) F. MEYER
  • Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids
    Publication number: 20080006174
    Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Sapienza, Axel Johnson, William Ricks