U of I gives design for emergency ventilator to manufacturers for free Apr 1, 2020 11:00 am by Chicago Sun TimesIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Chicago Sun Times (April 1) U of I will not receive royalties from the design or production of the ventilators, says Dean Rashid Bashir. 'We’ve had many potential partners reach out to us...even internationally.' Share on Facebook Tweet Email