Patents by Inventor Donald T. Ireland

Donald T. Ireland 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).

  • Publication number: 20120005866
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pipe joint restraint system for restraining two coupled pipe ends or a pipe end and at least one fitting. The device is used in conjunction with a hubless coupling or a No-Hub® coupling designed for drainage and sewer pipes of no pressure or low pressure. At least two adjustable circumferential bands with an abrasive grit material adhesively attached to the interior contact portion of the bands are situated one on each side of the hubless coupling, and are fixedly joined by a plurality of spread restrictor braces. The spread restrictor braces contain 45 degree upward bends to create a space between the adjustable circumferential bands and the pipe for the coupling which serve to prevent separation of the pipe connection under pressure conditions. The pipe joint restraint assembly may be tightened by a fastener assembly containing fully threaded bolts, a barrel nut, and a trunnion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Donald T. Ireland, Jack R. Laney
  • Publication number: 20090008598
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence L. Micek, Donald T. Ireland
  • Patent number: 7461969
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence L. Micek, Donald T. Ireland
  • Patent number: 7461971
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence L. Micek, Donald T. Ireland
  • Patent number: 7438827
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence L. Micek, Donald T. Ireland
  • Patent number: 7168844
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Cargill, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence L. Micek, Donald T. Ireland
  • Publication number: 20040129829
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer is disclosed. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Hoerle, Lawrence L. Micek, Donald T. Ireland
  • Patent number: 6379418
    Abstract: A salt flux composition comprising a high purity salt and additives is used in the recycle of scrap aluminum to increase the recovery of aluminum. The additives include an alkaline agent and a fluoride source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventor: Donald T. Ireland
  • Publication number: 20010008095
    Abstract: A salt flux composition comprising a high purity salt and additives is used in the recycle of scrap aluminum to increase the recovery of aluminum. The additives include an alkaline agent and a fluoride source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: July 19, 2001
    Applicant: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventor: Donald T. Ireland
  • Patent number: 6206950
    Abstract: A salt flux composition comprising a high purity salt and additives is used in the recycle of scrap aluminum to increase the recovery of aluminum. The additives include an alkaline agent and a fluoride source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventor: Donald T. Ireland
  • Patent number: 6053959
    Abstract: A salt flux composition comprising a standard purity salt and additives is used in the recycle of scrap aluminum to increase the recovery of aluminum. The additives include a carbon source, an alkaline agent and a fluoride source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventor: Donald T. Ireland
  • Patent number: 5302307
    Abstract: A liquid deicing composition comprising MgCl.sub.2 or bittern and an organic inhibitor selected from the group consisting of triethanolamine, triethanolamine acid salts, citric acid, metal salts of citric acid and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventor: Donald T. Ireland
  • Patent number: 5211868
    Abstract: A deicing composition which includes NaCl, a water soluble magnesium salt and a water soluble dihydrogen orthophosphate is described. A method for deicing utilizing the composition also is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Donald T. Ireland, Nancy L. Lucas
  • Patent number: 4992208
    Abstract: A method and composition are described for the prevention of the mushing or the disintegration of solid sodium chloride in an aqueous medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventor: Donald T. Ireland
  • Patent number: 4548614
    Abstract: A low boiling, water soluble organic solvent is added to a saturated brine to thereby reduce the salt solubility of the brine and cause precipitation of the salt. The precipitated salt is filtered out and dried. The remaining brine-solvent mixture is distilled to remove the solvent which is reused. Unsaturated brine that is generally free of solvent is returned for resaturation with salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1985
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventor: Donald T. Ireland