Patents by Inventor Derek H. Shih

Derek H. Shih 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).

  • Clip for supporting vessel internals, assembly and method of assembly
    Patent number: 10953342
    Abstract: An assembly for supporting a member in a vessel comprises a clip comprising an arm with a first end attached to a panel and a second end opposed to the panel. The panel is secured in the vessel. The assembly also comprises a plate slidably disposed between the second end of the arm and the panel. The subject matter also pertains to the clip itself and the method of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Behm, Derek H. Shih, Peter J. Wantuck, John R. Ulmer
  • Clip for securing vessel internals and method of assembly
    Patent number: 10589186
    Abstract: A clip assembly for holding down a member in a vessel comprising a clip comprising a first panel comprising a tab extending from the first panel and a protrusion extending from the first panel, and a second panel integral with and normal to the first panel for engaging the member. A wall in the vessel comprises a cut-out adapted to receive the tab and a recess disposed laterally to the cut-out and adapted to receive the protrusion upon inserting the tab into the cut-out and sliding the tab in the cut-out laterally with respect to the recess. The subject matter also pertains to the clip itself and the method of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Derek H. Shih, Michael J. Behm, Shawn D. Sheedy, Peter J. Wantuck, John R. Ulmer
  • CLIP FOR SUPPORTING VESSEL INTERNALS, ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190262741
    Abstract: An assembly for supporting a member in a vessel comprises a clip comprising an arm with a first end attached to a panel and a second end opposed to the panel. The panel is secured in the vessel. The assembly also comprises a plate slidably disposed between the second end of the arm and the panel. The subject matter also pertains to the clip itself and the method of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Michael J. Behm, Derek H. Shih, Peter J. Wantuck, John R. Ulmer
  • CLIP FOR SECURING VESSEL INTERNALS AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180133618
    Abstract: A clip assembly for holding down a member in a vessel comprising a clip comprising a first panel comprising a tab extending from the first panel and a protrusion extending from the first panel, and a second panel integral with and normal to the first panel for engaging the member. A wall in the vessel comprises a cut-out adapted to receive the tab and a recess disposed laterally to the cut-out and adapted to receive the protrusion upon inserting the tab into the cut-out and sliding the tab in the cut-out laterally with respect to the recess. The subject matter also pertains to the clip itself and the method of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Derek H. Shih, Michael J. Behm, Shawn D. Sheedy, Peter J. Wantuck, John R. Ulmer