Butterfield, US
Andrew Butterfield, Riverview, FL US
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20100103308 | POSITIONING WAFER LENSES ON ELECTRONIC IMAGERS - A low cost manufacturing method ( | 04-29-2010 |
20120098080 | METHOD AND PACKAGE FOR AN ELECTRO-OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - An electro-optical semiconductor device having a semiconductor die including an active region for detecting light which is covered by a cover. The cover has a transparent pane over the active region, and is supported by a standoff. The standoff sits on the die on a perimeter region between the active region and a plurality of bond pads disposed around the periphery of the die. | 04-26-2012 |
Anthony Butterfield, Sandy, UT US
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20130121373 | ULTRASONIC TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - An ultrasonic thermometer for measuring a temperature profile along a measurement axis of a solid structure, comprising a continuous measurement pathway of a solid structure ( | 05-16-2013 |
Anthony Butterfield, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20150030050 | ULTRASONIC TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - An ultrasonic thermometer for measuring a temperature profile along a measurement axis of a structure, comprising a continuous measurement pathway of a structure ( | 01-29-2015 |
Benjamin R. Butterfield, Greer, SC US
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20150322384 | LAUNDRY CARE COMPOSITIONS - A laundry care composition comprises a laundry care ingredient or adjunct and at least one compound that is capable of changing from a first color state (i.e., the initial color state in the composition) to a second color state that is perceptibly different from the first color state. A method for treating textile articles comprises the steps of: (a) providing a laundry care composition as described above; (b) adding the laundry care composition to a liquid medium; and (c) placing the textile articles in the liquid medium. | 11-12-2015 |
Charles Butterfield, Cypress, TX US
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20090014172 | Apparatus and Methods for Drilling and Lining a Wellbore - A method of drilling and lining a wellbore includes operably coupling a support member to a drilling device, an expansion cone configured to expand a tubular member, an actuator configured to pull the expansion cone through the tubular member, a releasable locking device configured to limit displacement of the tubular member relative to the actuator during actuation. The drilling device is disposed below the expansion cone and the expansion cone is disposed at a lower end of the tubular member. The method further includes locking the locking device. After locking the locking device, a wellbore is drilled to have a diameter greater than an outside diameter of the tubular member. After the drilling, the actuator is actuated to pull the expansion cone towards the locking device to expand at least a portion of the tubular member into contact with the drilled wellbore. The method further includes releasing the locking device and removing the drilling device through the expanded tubular member. | 01-15-2009 |
Charles Perry Butterfield, Boulder, CO US
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20130119802 | AIR GAP CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first member that supports a magnetic flux carrying member and a second member that supports a magnetic flux generating member disposed for movement relative to the first member. An air gap control system is coupled to at least one of the first member or the second member and includes an air gap control device that is separate from a primary magnetic flux circuit formed between the first member and the second member. The air gap control device is configured to exert a force on one of the first and second members in response to movement of the other of the first and second members in a direction that reduces a distance between the first and second members to maintain a minimum distance between the first and second members and/or substantially center the one of the first and second members within the other. | 05-16-2013 |
Christopher Butterfield, Broomfield, CO US
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20120304810 | FLEXIBLE BICYCLE CRANK - Spindles and cranks for bicycles are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a spindle comprises a first spindle portion comprising a first end and a second end. The first end is substantially opposite the second end, wherein a first bicycle crank arm is attachable to the first end. A second spindle portion comprises a first end and a second end. The first end is substantially opposite the second end, wherein a second bicycle crank arm is attachable to the first end. A spring device is connected between the first spindle portion and the second spindle portion. The first spindle portion second end is located proximate the second spindle portion second end. | 12-06-2012 |
Cristina Butterfield, Hillsboro, OR US
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20140273152 | RECOMBINANT MANGANESE OXIDASE - Disclosed herein is a recombinant | 09-18-2014 |
Daniel J. Butterfield, Flower Mound, TX US
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20100222084 | URGENT COMMUNICATIONS THAT OVERCOME RECEIVING DEVICE IMPEDIMENTS - A communication attempt directed towards a recipient device can be identified. At least one proximate device geographically proximate to the recipient device can be automatically detected. Responsive to the determining of the proximate devices, a digitally encoded message can be wirelessly conveyed to one or more of the determined proximate devices. In various embodiments the message can be a text message, an instant message, and/or a voice message. The digitally encoded message can direct a user of the proximate device to inform a user of the recipient device of the communication attempt. | 09-02-2010 |
20130012175 | COMMUNICATING MESSAGES TO PROXIMATE DEVICES ON A CONTACT LIST RESPONSIVE TO AN UNSUCCESSFUL CALL - An unsuccessful communication attempt to a mobile receiving device is detected. A contact list associated with the mobile receiving device is accessed. One or more proximate devices to the mobile recipient device are determined. Each of the one or more proximate devices are communication devices of a contact of the contact list. A digitally encoded message is conveyed to at least one of the one or more proximate devices. The digitally encoded message indicates that a communication attempt with the mobile receiving device was unsuccessful and requests a recipient of the digitally encoded message inform a holder of the mobile receiving device of the unsuccessful communication attempt. | 01-10-2013 |
Daniel S. Butterfield US
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20120317110 | INTERESTINGNESS RANKING OF MEDIA OBJECTS - Media objects, such as images or soundtracks, may be ranked according to a new class of metrics known as “interestingness.” These rankings may be based at least in part on the quantity of user-entered metadata concerning the media object, the number of users who have assigned metadata to the media object, access patterns related to the media object, and/or a lapse of time related to the media object. | 12-13-2012 |
Donal Butterfield, New York City, NY US
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20130318769 | System and Method for an Engineered Joint - A system and method for an engineered joint according to one example embodiment includes a hinge pin and loops that extend from membranes around the hinge pin. Multiple embodiments include loops that extend from an upper module membrane and cross to attach to a second upper module membrane and loops that extend from a first lower module membrane and cross to attach to a second lower module membrane. | 12-05-2013 |
20140079466 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ENGINEERED JOINT - A system and method for an engineered joint according to one example embodiment includes a hinge pin and loops that extend from membranes around the hinge pin. Multiple embodiments include loops that extend from an upper module membrane and cross to attach to a second upper module membrane and loops that extend from a first lower module membrane and cross to attach to a second lower module membrane. | 03-20-2014 |
Doug Butterfield, Auburn, MI US
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20130263786 | Compositing apparatus and method - A composting apparatus and method utilizing a vessel for receiving organic material which is rotatably supported. In a preferred embodiment, the vessel has a two corrugated conduits of different diameters and the one of smaller diameter is axially aligned inside the larger conduit to move and agitate the material in two different lateral directions. The worm vermicompositing takes place in the inside of the smaller diameter conduit, dropped into the outlet larger conduit where it is dried and collected. In another embodiment, the vessel is fabricated from secured end-to-end at their top ends. The vessel is rotated by an electric motor with a gear reduction drive sprocket engaging a peripheral track on the exterior of the larger diameter conduit. Water can be added during the vermicompositing to make and collect worm tea. | 10-10-2013 |
Eric Gardner Butterfield, Watervliet, NY US
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20110012086 | NANOSTRUCTURED FUNCTIONAL COATINGS AND DEVICES - In one aspect of the present invention, an article including a nanostructured functional coating disposed on a substrate is described. The functional coating is characterized by both anti-reflection properties and down-converting properties. Related optoelectronic devices are also described. | 01-20-2011 |
20150160531 | Nanostructured Functional Coatings and Devices - In one aspect of the present invention, an article including a nanostructured functional coating disposed on a substrate is described. The functional coating is characterized by both anti-reflection properties and down-converting properties. Related optoelectronic devices are also described. | 06-11-2015 |
Jeremy W. Butterfield, Boise, ID US
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20120233380 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, MEMORY CONTROLLERS, AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING MEMORY - Systems, devices, memory controllers, and methods for controlling memory are described. One such method includes activating a memory unit of a memory device; after activating the memory unit, providing a command to the memory device; and returning the memory unit to a previous state if the command does not indicate a target memory volume, wherein the memory unit remains active if the command indicates a target memory volume associated with the memory unit. | 09-13-2012 |
John Michael Butterfield, Hoboken, NJ US
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20150036928 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INITIATING ACTIONS ACROSS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS USING HAND-WRITTEN COMMANDS - A method and system for providing hand-written command processing includes a network-connected application server receiving from a user device data storing hand-written information. The hand-written information is processed to identify one or more hand-written characters included in the data. A determination is made as to whether the identified characters include a command for initiating an action across the communication network. Upon determining that the characters include a command, the application server automatically performs the action identified by the command across the communication network. The action can include generating and sending a messaging service message or an e-mail, creating a scheduled reminder, creating and storing a checklist or note, or retrieving a previously stored checklist or note, based on information included in the hand-written characters. The user device may be a tablet-type user device. | 02-05-2015 |
Keith Butterfield, Raymond, ME US
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20090099583 | Pleurabrade device - An abrading device for use in irritating and blotting a surgical area, preferably the area between the chest wall and lung of a patient, to allow the user to more easily insert and remove the surgical device reducing contact with surrounding tissue and wound edges. The device is primarily comprised of a cannula, a plurality of radial springs, an abrasive tip, an actuator and an adjuster. The actuator is configured to selectively move the abrasive tip and plurality of radial springs into and out of the cannula. The adjuster allows the user to selectively expand or collapse the abrasive tip. | 04-16-2009 |
Kevin Butterfield, Portland, ME US
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20090099583 | Pleurabrade device - An abrading device for use in irritating and blotting a surgical area, preferably the area between the chest wall and lung of a patient, to allow the user to more easily insert and remove the surgical device reducing contact with surrounding tissue and wound edges. The device is primarily comprised of a cannula, a plurality of radial springs, an abrasive tip, an actuator and an adjuster. The actuator is configured to selectively move the abrasive tip and plurality of radial springs into and out of the cannula. The adjuster allows the user to selectively expand or collapse the abrasive tip. | 04-16-2009 |
Kevin Butterfield, Noblesville, IN US
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20160100794 | REAL TIME BRAIN TRAUMA TREATMENT - Systems and methods are provided for rapidly introducing treatment to patients suffering traumatic brain injuries. A wearable map of the brain electroencephalography (EEG) points is worn in a headscarf, helmet, or other headgear for providing real-time information on a wearer's brain condition. The overall system includes an application (app) or program software that may run on a tablet, portable communication device, or computing device that processes the data from the EEG sensors and interprets the data in real time. If there is an accident or other stress forces experienced by the wearer that mimics a concussion, the system initiates the real-time ejection of a cooling agent within the headgear to provide a reduction in the victim's brain temperature with the helmet cooling system. A drug intervention system and injury detection app for expedited treatment of a potential brain injury during the critical early phases of the injury is also provided. | 04-14-2016 |
Kyle William Butterfield, Boulder, CO US
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20130337291 | CELLULAR FUSIBLE LINK AND BATTERY MODULE CONFIGURATION - Implementations described and claimed herein provide a battery unit having a first plurality of cells oriented in a first direction and a second plurality of cells oriented in a second direction. The first plurality of cells have a corresponding first plurality of terminals with a first polarity, and the second plurality of cells have a corresponding second plurality of terminals having a second polarity that is an opposite polarity of the first polarity. A conducting surface electrically connects the first and second pluralities of terminals and has a plurality of fuses, each fuse associated with one of the second plurality of terminals. Each fuse has an elongated perforation defining an enclosed surface having a resistive aperture. In general, each resistive aperture is oriented relative to resistive apertures of at least one adjacent fuse such that a substantially even current path is provided to each of the second plurality of terminals. | 12-19-2013 |
20130337307 | FOLDING CELL HOLDER - A battery cell holder that may be used to form interconnection of cells in series and/or parallel arrangements. The cell holder includes slots for receiving battery cells, conductive apertures within the slots for attaching a conductor to the cells, and a hinge. The cell holder is foldable about the hinge and includes a keying system that allows multiple cell holders to be interconnected to form battery packs of multiple sizes and arrangements. | 12-19-2013 |
Larry Butterfield, Clay Center, KS US
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20100028114 | MOVING HEADBOARD TRAILER EJECTOR AND FLOOR CLEANING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a detachably attachable moving headboard trailer ejector and floor cleaning apparatus for use with a self-unloading trailer having a front end, a rear end, side walls, and either a reciprocating slat conveyor floor or a conveyor belt floor. The invention comprises, in one embodiment, a base, a panel sweeper, one or more panel sweeper support members, a means for traversing the panel sweeper, a tether bar, side flanges, and a base flange. In use, the invention is placed in the front end of a self-unloading trailer and the trailer is loaded with material; when material is ejected from the trailer, the invention “rides” along the moving floor and pushes the material out of the trailer's back end. The rubber flanges ensure a snug fit within the trailer and keep post ejection residual material at a minimum. | 02-04-2010 |
Larry D. Butterfield, Clay Center, KS US
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20120219393 | MOVING HEADBOARD TRAILER EJECTOR AND FLOOR CLEANING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a detachably attachable moving headboard trailer ejector and floor cleaning apparatus for use with a self-unloading trailer having a front end, a rear end, side walls, and either a reciprocating slat conveyor floor or a conveyor belt floor. The invention comprises, in one embodiment, a base, a panel sweeper, one or more panel sweeper support members, a means for traversing the panel sweeper, a tether bar, side flanges, and a base flange. In use, the invention is placed in the front end of a self-unloading trailer and the trailer is loaded with material; when material is ejected from the trailer, the invention transverses or “travels” along the top of the moving floor and pushes the material out of the trailer's back end. The rubber flanges ensure a snug fit within the trailer and keep post ejection residual material at a minimum. | 08-30-2012 |
Larry D. Butterfield, Bellevue, NE US
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20150375661 | MOVING HEADBOARD TRAILER EJECTOR AND FLOOR CLEANING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a detachably attachable moving headboard trailer ejector and floor cleaning apparatus for use with a self-unloading trailer having a front end, a rear end, side walls, and either a reciprocating slat conveyor floor or a conveyor belt floor. The invention comprises, in one embodiment, a base, a panel sweeper, one or more panel sweeper support members, a means for traversing the panel sweeper, a tether bar, side flanges, and a base flange. In use, the invention is placed in the front end of a self-unloading trailer and the trailer is loaded with material; when material is ejected from the trailer, the invention transverses or “travels” along the top of the moving floor and pushes the material out of the trailer's back end. The rubber flanges ensure a snug fit within the trailer and keep post ejection residual material at a minimum. | 12-31-2015 |
Melissa Rae Butterfield, Post Falls, ID US
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20100088238 | Method and system utilizing an interactive, descending, sale-price meter used to optimize negotiation-free, sales offers - A method and system to determine a fair sales price for items displayed on an advertising space with connectivity to the internet. This method and system facilitates negotiation free, transactions (like, but not limited to, real-estate sales) regulated by a unique fluctuating, regressive, digitally displayed sale price in an interactive, electronic advertising space utilizing a database. The system includes algorithms that are hosted on a server such that space is provided for property owners and prospective buyers to determine an acceptable offer on advertised property. Set parameters, which regulate the sale price amount displayed on the property's advertisement. This interactive, digital/graphic, sale-price display which regressively descends at varying rates, as manipulated by the property listing representative registered with the system, until the displayed sale price is selected by a buyer. Once the buyer offer is submitted, the host application stops further price deductions and accepts the offer for closing. | 04-08-2010 |
Ordie D. Butterfield, Bonney Lake, WA US
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20120060491 | REMOTELY ACTUATED WIND TUNNEL MODEL RUDDER USING SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY - A rotational actuator assembly employs a first torsion actuator having a shape memory alloy (SMA) tube with a first trained twist direction and a second torsion actuator having a SMA tube with an opposite trained twist direction collinear with the first torsion actuator with abutting proximal ends. A central fitting joins the proximal ends. A control system for temperature control of the first torsion actuator and second torsion actuator about an average temperature provides combined antagonistic rotation of the central fitting. | 03-15-2012 |
Ordie Dean Butterfield, Bonney Lake, WA US
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20130201052 | Object Detection System for Mobile Platforms - A method and apparatus comprising a group of passive sensor systems, an active sensor system, and a processor unit. The group of passive sensor systems is configured to generate first sensor information from light in an environment around the group of passive sensor systems. The active sensor system is configured to send signals, receive responses from the signals, and generate second sensor information from the responses. The processor unit is configured to control the active sensor system to send the signals in a direction toward an object using the first sensor information and generate information about the object using the second sensor information. | 08-08-2013 |
20160075450 | Cradle System for Shaping Fuselage Sections - A method and apparatus for shaping fuselage sections. A first fuselage section is held in a holding structure in a cradle in a cradle system. Force are applied to the first fuselage section with an actuator system to a portion of the first fuselage section such that a first current shape of the first fuselage section changes towards a first desired shape for the first fuselage section to join the first the fuselage section to a second fuselage section. | 03-17-2016 |
Paul M. Butterfield, Ontario, NY US
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20100322701 | NOVEL MODIFICATION OF PLASTIC LAY-FLAT BINDING COMB - This is a sheet binder or comb configured for use in lay-flat binding technology. This comb allows two- or three-ring binding of finished comb-bound booklets by the addition of a like number of round holes stamped into the comb. Obviously, any number of round holes can be used to accommodate two or more ring binders. | 12-23-2010 |
Peter J. Butterfield, Kershaw, SC US
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20120311776 | SWIMMING POOL LANE LINE SUPPORT APPARATUS - A swimming pool lane line support apparatus includes a first end portion, defining a first guide member, a second end portion, defining a second guide member, and a central portion including a smooth, curved surface. The first guide member, second guide member and curved surface define a lane line channel adapted to support and contain a swimming pool lane line. Furthermore, the swimming pool lane line support apparatus is adapted to securely fit in a peripheral gutter system of a swimming pool. | 12-13-2012 |
Robert Butterfield, Reston, VA US
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20150073790 | AUTO TRANSCRIPTION OF VOICE NETWORKS - The systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable a transcription of voice communications to be provided in parallel with an audio recording of the voice communications. | 03-12-2015 |
Roger P. Butterfield, Trumansburg, NY US
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20100186699 | VARIABLE CAM TIMING CONTROLS MOUNTED IN THE CAMSHAFT - An internal combustion engine in which the variable cam timing controls for a variable cam timing mechanism include a variable force solenoid mounted within a hollow portion of the camshaft. The variable force solenoid is maintained in place within the hollow camshaft by a tubular shaft fixed to the engine and a bearing between the solenoid and the variable cam timing mechanism. | 07-29-2010 |
20120285406 | PHASER WITH OIL PRESSURE ASSIST - A variable cam timing phaser for adjusting phase between a first shaft and a second shaft using oil pressure from an oil pressure source including a housing assembly and a rotor assembly together defining a plurality of segments. The segments include at least one operating segment including an advance chamber and a retard chamber, the advance chamber and the retard chamber being oppositely switchable between at least a source of oil pressure and a drain, the vane being movable by oil pressure from the oil source applied to either the advance chamber or the retard chamber with the other of the advance chamber and the retard chamber being coupled to the drain and at least one assist segment including an assist chamber and a vent chamber, the vent chamber being vented to atmosphere; such that oil supplied to the assist chamber assists the motion of the vane in a direction. | 11-15-2012 |
Ronald Butterfield, Jackson, NJ US
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20100058879 | MATERIAL WITHDRAWAL APPARATUS AND METHODS OF REGULATING MATERIAL INVENTORY IN ONE OR MORE UNITS - Material withdrawal apparatus and methods and systems of regulating material inventory in one or more units are provided. A material withdrawal apparatus includes a heat exchanger and a sensor. The heat exchanger includes a material inlet, material outlet, cooling fluid inlet, and cooling fluid outlet. The material inlet is coupled to the unit and the sensor is coupled to the heat exchanger to provide a metric indicative of the temperature at the material inlet; material outlet; cooling fluid inlet and cooling fluid outlet. Another embodiment of a material withdrawal apparatus includes a vessel having an outer wall, liner, fill port, and a discharge port. The liner at least partially covers the inner surface of the outer wall. The fill port and discharge port are defined in the vessel and the fill port is configured to receive withdrawn material from at least a unit. Other embodiments provide methods of withdrawing or regulating material in a unit. | 03-11-2010 |
20100154891 | MATERIAL WITHDRAWAL APPARATUS AND METHODS OF REGULATING MATERIAL INVENTORY IN ONE OR MORE UNITS - Material withdrawal apparatus, methods, and systems of regulating material inventory in one or more units are provided. A material withdrawal apparatus includes a heat exchanger and transport medium junction configured to provide transport medium to transport the withdrawn material from the unit to the heat exchanger. Another material withdrawal apparatus includes a heat exchanger and shock coolant junction configured to provide shock coolant to the material withdrawn from the unit. Another material withdrawal apparatus includes a heat exchanger, shock coolant junction, and transport medium junction. Another embodiment of a material withdrawal apparatus includes a vessel and shock coolant junction. Another material withdrawal apparatus includes a vessel and transport medium junction. The vessel includes a wall, liner with heat insulating refractory material, fill port, and a discharge port. Other embodiments provide methods of withdrawing or regulating material in a unit and systems coupled to a material withdrawal apparatus. | 06-24-2010 |
Sandy Butterfield, Golden, CO US
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20110041617 | BASE EXCITATION TESTING SYSTEM USING SPRING ELEMENTS TO PIVOTALLY MOUNT WIND TURBINE BLADES | 02-24-2011 |
Timothy A. Butterfield, Lexington, KY US
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20120302924 | TONGUE STRENGTH EVALUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus for evaluating the tongue strength of a subject during a sucking event includes an insert positioned within a nipple element to provide an output in response to deformation of the nipple element during a sucking event. The output is at least one of resistive force exerted against the subject's tongue and movement measurement of deformation force exerted on the nipple element during the sucking event. The apparatus is configurable to evaluate nutritive sucking (NS) or non-nutritive sucking (NNS) capabilities of the subject. The insert may be a sensing device, a compliance element, an intermediate device or a combination of these. A coupling device is configured to position the insert relative to the nipple element and/or to receive output from the insert. A method includes evaluating tongue strength of a subject during NS or NNS and using inserts providing increasing levels of resistive force to exercise the subject's tongue. | 11-29-2012 |
20140142415 | TONGUE STRENGTH EVALUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus for evaluating the tongue strength of a subject during a sucking event includes an insert positioned within a nipple element to provide an output in response to deformation of the nipple element during a sucking event. The output is at least one of resistive force exerted against the subject's tongue and movement measurement of deformation force exerted on the nipple element during the sucking event. The apparatus is configurable to evaluate nutritive sucking (NS) or non-nutritive sucking (NNS) capabilities of the subject. The insert may be a sensing device, a compliance element, an intermediate device or a combination of these. A coupling device is configured to position the insert relative to the nipple element and/or to receive output from the insert. A method includes evaluating tongue strength of a subject during NS or NNS and using inserts providing increasing levels of resistive force to exercise the subject's tongue. | 05-22-2014 |
Tony Butterfield, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20150299633 | PERIODIC SYMMETRY DEFINED BIOREACTOR - A bioreactor can include a plurality of unit cells. Each unit cell can include a floor configured to support a volume of liquid, the floor being symmetric across at least one axis of symmetry, and an injection port oriented at a center point of at least one axis of symmetry and configured to inject a fluid into the volume of liquid. The bioreactor can also include a peripheral side wall surrounding the plurality of unit cells such that the volume of liquid is retained in the bioreactor. | 10-22-2015 |
William S. Butterfield, Stevens City, VA US
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20090205817 | DOWNWELL SYSTEM WITH DIFFERENTIALLY SWELLABLE PACKER - A packer assembly comprises a tubular member and a packer system that circumferentially overlies the tubular member. The packer system includes end portions and a central portion disposed between the end portions. The central portion and the end portions are formed of material that swells when contacted with a swelling fluid. The central and end portions are constructed to swell upon contact with the swelling fluid so that the central portion swells to a diameter defined by a wall of the wellbore more rapidly than the end portions. In such a configuration, the central portion of the packer system can be fully swollen prior to the full swelling of the end portions. | 08-20-2009 |
20150308045 | SEAMED PAPERMAKER'S PRESS FELT WITH REINFORCED BATT LAYER - A papermaker's felt includes: a base fabric having a seam; and at least one batt layer overlying the base fabric, wherein the batt layer includes a flap that overlies the seam. The batt layer comprises multiple batt sublayers and at least one scrim layer, the scrim layer comprising a polyamide elastomer or a polyolefin elastomer. | 10-29-2015 |
William S. Butterfield, Stephens City, VA US
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20090205816 | DOWNWELL SYSTEM WITH SWELLABLE PACKER ELEMENT AND COMPOSITION FOR SAME - A composition suitable for use in a packer element for a wellbore includes: a hydrocarbon-swellable polymer, the hydrocarbon-swellable polymer present in the composition in an amount between about 10 and 30 percent by weight; an oil-resistant polymer, the oil-resistant polymer present in the composition in an amount between about 10 and 30 percent by weight; and a hydrocarbon swelling agent, the hydrocarbon swelling agent present in the composition in an amount between about 15 and 60 percent by weight. A composition as described may have a good balance of the swelling properties of the hydrocarbon-swellable polymer and the mechanical properties of the oil-resistant polymer. These properties may be useful in a packer element for a wellbore. | 08-20-2009 |
20090205841 | DOWNWELL SYSTEM WITH ACTIVATABLE SWELLABLE PACKER - A packer system for a wellbore includes a tubular member and a packer element having an inner layer that circumferentially overlies the tubular member and an outer layer that circumferentially overlies the inner layer. The inner layer includes an elastomer that swells upon contact with a swelling fluid. The outer layer includes a material that provides at least a partial barrier to the swelling fluid. | 08-20-2009 |
20120310596 | NIP WIDTH SENSING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL ROLLS - A method of determining the width of a nip formed by an industrial roll and a mating structure includes the steps of: providing an industrial roll having a cylindrical core and a polymeric cover surrounding the core, the industrial roll further comprising a plurality of pressure sensors mounted in the roll (optionally distributed in a helical pattern on the roll about a longitudinal axis of the roll); positioning the industrial roll in contact with the mating structure to form a nip; rotating the industrial roll; receiving pressure signals from the plurality of pressure sensors at a controller; and in the controller, utilizing the pressure signals from the pressure sensors to determine the width of the nip at locations on the roll associated with the pressure sensors. | 12-06-2012 |
Yvonne Marie Butterfield, Plymouth, MN US
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20090261606 | Easy Release Corn Cob Holder - The Easy Release Corn Cob Holder comprises: an exterior shell having a hollow core, said hollow core extending the full length of said exterior shell, an interior Plunger, and a plurality of Tines. | 10-22-2009 |