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Andrew Butler, Jilin CN
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20100320532 | TRENCH GATE MOSFET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A Trench gate MOS field-effect transistor having a narrow, lightly doped, region extending from a channel accommodating region ( | 12-23-2010 |
Andy Butler, Chester CA
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20100230521 | Micro-erosion Recovery System for Tire Materials - The present invention is Micro-erosion Recovery System for separating recyclable tire materials (rubber, steel and fiber) and complying with quality standards governing the use of recovered tire materials. It is also a highly efficient apparatus and system for producing large amounts of high quality crumb rubber and steel. | 09-16-2010 |
20120223167 | Micro-Erosion Process for Controlling Variable Crumb Rubber Mesh Size - The present invention is Micro-erosion Recovery System for separating recyclable tire materials (rubber, steel and fiber) and complying with quality standards governing the use of recovered tire materials. It is also a highly efficient apparatus and system for producing large amounts of high quality crumb rubber and steel. The system is controlled by selecting a micro erosion water jet nozzle with a specific cross-sectional area of the inlet and continually taking measurements of the inlet pressure until ideal mesh size of crumb rubber is met. Using the inlet pressure and cross-sectional area of the inlet, the remaining variables are able to be calculated by using an equation known in the art. | 09-06-2012 |
Arch W. Butler, Minneapolis, MN US
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20110282225 | TECHNIQUES FOR REVIEWING AND ANALYZING IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM DATA - A computing device includes a memory device, a communication module, an interface, a processor, a display controller, and an input device. The communication module wirelessly receives a stream of first electrogram waveforms (EGMs) from an implantable medical device (IMD). The interface receives a stream of second EGMs. The processor stores the first and second EGMs and retrieves the stored first and second EGMs. The display controller displays the first and second EGMs together when the first and second EGMs are received. The input device is configured to receive a selection command from a user. The processor retrieves a portion of at least one of the first and second stored EGMs in response to the selection command. The display controller displays the retrieved portion of the at least one of the first and second stored EGMs while the processor concurrently stores the streams of the first and second EGMs. | 11-17-2011 |
Beat Butler, Streinhausen CH
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20090248027 | INSTRUMENT FOR HANDLING A JOINT COMPONENT OF A JOINT PROSTHESIS - Instrument ( | 10-01-2009 |
Ben Butler, Mesa, AZ US
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20110258217 | DETECTING AND MITIGATING UNDELIVERABLE EMAIL - Systems and methods of the present invention provide for detecting and mitigating abuse of undeliverable email or “bounced” emails. An administrator may import a list of email addresses for one or more contacts. The opt-in software may determine if each email address in the list of email addresses is opted in to receive an email distribution, and if so, a bounce detection software may determine if each email address is found in a database of known undeliverable or “bounced” email addresses. If so, an abuse-mitigation software may defer importing the list of email addresses and display an alert referring the administrator to an abuse department for review of the account. A message-delivery software may deliver the email distribution, and the bounce detection software may then determine whether undeliverable emails in the email distribution exceed one or more “bounce limit rules,” and if so, the abuse mitigation software may delay delivery of the email distribution and display an alert referring the administrator to the abuse department for review of the account. Otherwise, delivery may continue to completion. | 10-20-2011 |
20110258218 | DETECTING AND MITIGATING UNSOLICITED EMAIL ABUSE - Systems and methods of the present invention provide for detecting and mitigating abuse of unsolicited email or “spam.” An administrator may select one or more contacts from a list of contacts to opt in to receive an email distribution. An abuse detection software may then determine for each contact in the contact list whether the contact has read the email distribution and reported the email distribution as an unsolicited email message. If so, an abuse department may place a hold on the email distribution (possibly using abuse mitigation software) and display an alert referring the administrator to the abuse department for review of the account. Otherwise, the email distribution may continue to completion. | 10-20-2011 |
Brian Butler, Gretna, NE US
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20120160592 | Utility Vehicle - A utility vehicle includes a vehicle body frame including a main frame to which an engine is mounted, the main frame including a round pipe having a circular cross-section and a rectangular pipe having a rectangular cross-section. | 06-28-2012 |
20130087395 | Utility Vehicle - A utility vehicle comprises a driver seat; a passenger seat positioned such that the passenger seat and the driver seat are arranged side by side in a rightward and leftward direction; a console box provided between the driver seat and the passenger seat; a shift lever operated by a driver to perform a shifting operation; and a grab member provided in the vicinity of the passenger seat and secured to the vehicle body frame; wherein the shift lever is provided between the driver seat and the passenger seat and is positioned closer to the driver seat than a center of the console box in the rightward and leftward direction; and the grab member is provided between the driver seat and the passenger seat and is positioned closer to the passenger seat than the center of the console box in the rightward and leftward direction. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088003 | Utility Vehicle - A utility vehicle includes a vehicle body, a seat mounted onto the vehicle body, a seat belt configured to be fastened by a person seated on the seat, a retractor for winding in the seat belt, and a retractor mounting device mounted to the vehicle body. The retractor mounting device includes a retractor bracket, and a cover disposed outward relative to the retractor bracket to cover the retractor bracket from an outward direction, and the retractor is mounted to an inner surface of the retractor bracket in the vehicle width direction. | 04-11-2013 |
Brock Butler, Ocean, NJ US
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20130338958 | HYBRID LOCATION TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD - The technology disclosed relates to testing hybrid positioning systems, including systems that rely on MEMS sensors. In particular, it relates to methods and devices for configuring and running tests of hybrid positioning systems. | 12-19-2013 |
20140253372 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING REAL WORLD A-GNSS PERFORMANCE OF A DEVICE - The technology disclosed relates to implementing a novel-testing framework that combines playback of captured GNSS signals with real-time emulation of assisted global navigation satellite system telemetry (abbreviated A-GNSS) in a test session with a mobile device. In particular, it can be used for testing A-GNSS performance of communication devices, navigation systems, telematics and tracking applications. | 09-11-2014 |
Bruce Edward Butler, Maple Ridge CA
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20080231430 | Smoke Alarm Test Reminder Device - A small, self-contained device that regularly reminds people to test their smoke alarms is provided. This reminder device has internal electronics with a power supply, and includes an electronic timer that periodically activates a visual reminder indicator ( | 09-25-2008 |
Colleen M. Butler, Camarillo, CA US
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20130140579 | METHOD OF INTEGRATING A PLURALITY OF BENZOCYCLOBUTENE LAYERS WITH A SUBSTRATE AND AN ASSOCIATED DEVICE - A method of integrating benzocyclobutene (BCB) layers with a substrate is provided along with a corresponding device. A method includes forming a first BCB layer on the substrate and depositing a first metal layer on the first BCB layer and within vias defined by the first metal layer. The method also forms a second BCB layer on the first metal layer and deposits a second metal layer on the second BCB layer and within vias defined by the second metal layer. The second metal layer extends through the vias defined by the second metal layer to establish an operable connection with the first metal layer. The first and second metal layers are independent of an electrical connection to any circuit element carried by the substrate, but the first and second metal layers secure the second BCB layer to the underlying structure and reduce the likelihood of delamination. | 06-06-2013 |
Daniel Earl Butler, Overland Park, KS US
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20120311710 | COMPUTER PROGRAM, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING EXECUTION OF VIRUSES AND MALWARE - Preventing execution of viruses or malware on a computing device includes compiling an inventory recordation of legitimate applications while in a training mode and terminating execution of any application not on the inventory recordation while in a protected mode. A user may train the computer program to identify legitimate applications routinely accessed by the user and to be updated to the inventory recordation, such that the inventory recordation is personal to the user. After training, the protected mode is activated. While an Internet browser or e-mail client application is activated while in the protected mode, execution of any accessed application that is not uniquely identified on the inventory recordation is terminated. | 12-06-2012 |
20140150106 | COMPUTER PROGRAM, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING EXECUTION OF VIRUSES AND MALWARE - Preventing execution of viruses or malware on a computing device includes compiling an inventory recordation of legitimate applications and terminating execution of any application not on the inventory recordation while in a protected mode. An instantaneous and unprompted inventory recordation known as a “snapshot” can be performed by the computer program. A user may further train the computer program to identify legitimate applications routinely accessed by the user and to be updated to the inventory recordation, such that the inventory recordation is personal to the user. After training, the protected mode can be activated. A smart icon graphical user interface is utilized, that automatically toggles between locked and unlocked depending on if the computing device is at risk or not, to place the computing device in a protected or unprotected mode. | 05-29-2014 |
20140173735 | COMPUTER PROGRAM, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING EXECUTION OF VIRUSES AND MALWARE - Preventing execution of viruses or malware on a computing device includes compiling an inventory recordation of legitimate applications and terminating execution of any application not on the inventory recordation while in a protected mode. An instantaneous and unprompted inventory recordation known as a “snapshot” can be performed by the computer program. A user may further train the computer program to identify legitimate applications routinely accessed by the user and to be updated to the inventory recordation, such that the inventory recordation is personal to the user. After training, the protected mode can be activated. A smart icon graphical user interface is utilized, that automatically toggles between locked and unlocked depending on if the computing device is at risk or not, to place the computing device in a protected or unprotected mode. | 06-19-2014 |
David G. Butler, Eagle, ID US
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20130004066 | DETERMINING A BACKGROUND COLOR OF A DOCUMENT - A media reproduction device determines a background color of a document. | 01-03-2013 |
20130031304 | DATA STORAGE IN NONVOLATILE MEMORY - A method for data storage in a nonvolatile memory device includes compressing current data. The compressed current data is written to a space of the nonvolatile memory device that does not include a most recently written data. If the compressed current data is successfully written, identification data is stored on the nonvolatile memory device. The identification data identifies the written compressed current data as a currently valid version. | 01-31-2013 |
20130060918 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTROL USING A UNIFORM RESOURCE IDENTIFIER - An electronic device and control method. A uniform resource identifier from a controller defines a parameter setting or value for the electronic device. The parameter setting or value is applied to the electronic device. | 03-07-2013 |
20130110796 | RECEIVING A DOCUMENT UPDATE TO TRANSMIT A CHANGE | 05-02-2013 |
20130262314 | ENCRYPTED PAYMENT IMAGE - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an encrypted payment image. In one embodiment, a processor of a mobile computing device encrypts a binary version of an invoice image with a payment information encryption key. The processor may generate a payment image of the encrypted binary of the invoice image and display the payment image. | 10-03-2013 |
20140002851 | PATH INDEPENDENT PRINT QUEUES | 01-02-2014 |
David James Butler, Veldhoven NL
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20110216297 | Lithographic Apparatus and Method - A lithographic apparatus includes an illumination system configured to provide a first beam of radiation, which forms a first mask illumination region, and configured to substantially simultaneously provide a second beam of radiation, which forms a second mask illumination region. The first and second illumination regions being configured to substantially simultaneously illuminate a same mask. The lithographic apparatus also includes a projection system configured to project the first radiation beam such that it forms a first substrate illumination region and configured to simultaneously project the second radiation beam such that it forms a second substrate illumination region. | 09-08-2011 |
Dean Butler, Adelaide AU
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20090152123 | Methods and Apparatus for Generating Oxidizing Agents - Contemplated devices and methods include an electrolytic cell having a cathode and a carbon felt anode, wherein the carbon felt anode is configured as a flow-through anode for an aqueous solution in which a contaminant is dissolved or dispersed. The cell is operated at a current density that promotes formation of oxidizing species in neutral pH to thus destroy the contaminant and at a flow rate sufficient to prevent oxidative damage of the carbon felt. | 06-18-2009 |
Dean R. Butler, South Australia AU
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20120067169 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING PRECIOUS METAL SOURCE MATERIALS - A method is disclosed for recovering precious metals from source materials containing precious metals which involves leaching the source material in aqueous reducing liquor to provide a treated solid residue and processing the treated residue to recover precious metals. | 03-22-2012 |
Dean R. Butler, Hahndorf AU
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20120067170 | EXTRACTION OF GOLD FROM CATHODE ASSOCIATED GOLD CONCENTRATES - The invention involves a method for recovering gold from a gold concentrate comprising: dissolving gold from the concentrate in an aqueous liquor to provide a gold liquor; subjecting the gold liquor to electrolysis in an electrowinning cell to provide cathode-associated gold material; leaching the cathode associated gold material in an aqueous liquor under reducing conditions to provide a treated solid residue; and smelting the treated solid residue to recover gold. | 03-22-2012 |
20120090433 | ENHANCED RECOVERY OF GOLD - An improved method for recovering refractory gold from a material comprising treating the material to at least partially remove nitric acid-insoluble lead moieties. | 04-19-2012 |
Dean Robert Butler, Hahndorf AU
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20120144959 | SMELTING METHOD - A method of recovering gold from a gold containing source material comprising: forming a molten pool comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of copper, silver, gold and platinum group metals; and adding at least part of the source material into the molten pool of metal. | 06-14-2012 |
Deon R. Butler, New Orleans, LA US
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20110308446 | EXPANDABLE TRAFFIC CONE - An expandable traffic cone that can be opened and expanded to create a barrier or barricade, lessening the number of cones needed for any situation. The expandable traffic cone is split vertically with a first and second half, joined together by clamps, that when undone, allow the first and second half to be separated horizontally to expose a set of pivoting arms that create a barricade when the cone halves are separated. Arm extensions are also provided to expand the width of the barricade. | 12-22-2011 |
Donncha R. Butler, Co. Mayo IE
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20100010460 | DEODORIZING GAS FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR A BODY WASTE COLLECTION POUCH, AND METHOD OF MAKING - A high performance flatus gas filter assembly, and a body waste collection pouch with which it may be used, along with a method for making such an assembly, are disclosed. The assembly includes a filter pad having first and second layers of deodorizing filter media with an imperforate gas and odor barrier layer sandwiched therebetween for blocking the direct flow of gases between the opposing inner faces of the filter layers. An envelope of liquid and gas impermeable material defines a chamber for enclosing the pad. The envelope has walls with first and second openings communicating with central portions of the first and second filter layers, and defines a peripheral space about the pad to permit the outward flow of flatus gases from the peripheral edge surface of one of the filter layers inwardly into the peripheral edge surface of the other of the filter layers. | 01-14-2010 |
Ed Butler, Tulsa, OK US
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20130342054 | MULTI-PHASE MODULAR COIL ELEMENT FOR ELECTRIC MOTOR AND GENERATOR - Aspects and embodiments disclosed herein include a highly efficient electric motor which can be embodied in several configurations, including a standard motor, a hub motor, a linear motor, or other motor configuration. In one example, there is provided a motor comprising a rotor including a plurality of magnets and a stator including at least one coil module, the at least one coil module including a plurality of coils of conductive material, the plurality of coils arranged horizontally displaced to from one another and retained in a matrix material of the at least one coil module. | 12-26-2013 |
Eric Butler, Middleville, MI US
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20120312766 | ADJUSTABLE SHELVING ASSEMBLY - A shelving assembly including a frame including a plurality of support columns. A shelf unit includes a plurality of sides disposed inside the frame. A gear assembly is disposed adjacent to one of the plurality of sides of the shelf unit. The gear assembly includes a drive shaft. A translational shaft includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is operably connected with the drive shaft. A translational gear is disposed on the distal end of the translational shaft. A vertically-extending toothed rack is positioned on one of the first and second end members. The vertically-extending toothed rack is operably engaged with the translational gear such that rotation of the drive shaft causes rotation of the translational shaft and rotation of the translational gear, which results in vertical translation of the shelf. | 12-13-2012 |
Erik Theodorus Maria Butler, Bijlaart NL
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20110001942 | LITHOGRAPHIC APPARATUS AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A lithographic projection apparatus is disclosed in which a space between the projection system and the substrate is filled with a liquid. An edge seal member at least partly surrounds the substrate or other object on a substrate table to prevent liquid loss when edge portions of the substrate or other object are, for example, imaged or illuminated. | 01-06-2011 |
Gary Butler, Silver Lake, MN US
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20120230014 | Fireplace with Lighting and Heating Arrangement - A fireplace assembly includes an outer enclosure and an inner enclosure partitioned into first and second compartments. The inner enclosure is positioned within the outer enclosure. A light source is arranged within one of the first compartment and the second compartment and at least one of a lighting element and a heating element is included. Light emitted from the light source is emitted into portions of the lighting element and heating element to luminate portions of the same positioned within the first chamber. | 09-13-2012 |
Gary D. Butler, Starkville, MS US
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20130326589 | Event Centric Network Application - A system and method implementing an event centric network application including software controlled processes on one or more servers, and client applications or user side software processes controlling user hardware to implement social networking capabilities specifically aimed at and around multiuser attended events. A portal or server side software process serves event related communications between, the system hardware that is controlled by event organizers, advertisers, and individuals attending the event from user devices such as phones or other communications enabled computing devices. The system implements a single virtual environment or event centric electronic portal hosted on a system server and communicated to a user device through a communications interface on a user device. | 12-05-2013 |
Gideon D.h. Butler, Portsmouth, NH US
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20120203296 | Monitoring Physiological Signals During External Electrical Stimulation - Electrodes and circuitry for monitoring and stimulating the exterior of the human body, comprising delivering stimulation pulses to stimulation electrodes applied to the exterior of the body, detecting an electrical potential at monitoring electrodes applied to the exterior of the body, positioning at least a first and second monitoring electrode at locations at which an electrical artifact caused by the electrical stimulation pulses is substantially cancelled in a signal formed from the electrical potentials detected at the first and second monitoring electrodes. | 08-09-2012 |
Graham Butler US
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20120144051 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF DATA TRAFFIC ON A NETWORK - Systems and methods are described for detecting data traffic of a specific type, such as voice-over-IP traffic, on a network. A detector connected to the network is used to identify a set of data packets traveling across the network that conform to at least one signature describing data complying with a data transmission protocol. The detector is used to manipulate the set of data packets or create a record of data associated with the set of data packets. Such record can be analyzed or transferred to an external billing system to capture revenue for the transmission of the data. | 06-07-2012 |
Greg Butler, Canning CA
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20120243754 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING - A method of distributing an image study to a chosen image reader is disclosed having steps of receiving an image study from an image producer at a third party communication module, sending a receive notification message to a messaging layer, sending a study available notification message from the messaging layer to a workload distribution engine wherein the available notification message includes extracted image study information pulled from study headers of the image study, identifying image study rules from the extracted image study information, applying an image study complexity to the image study based on the image study rules, calculating image reader complexities for a plurality of image readers subscribed to receive image studies from the image producer, each of the image reader complexities calculated using the image study complexity and an Image reader profile assigned to each of the plurality of accredited image readers, selecting the chosen image reader from the plurality of image readers based on the image reader complexities, assigning the image study to the chosen image reader, and displaying the image study on a user interface to the chosen image reader. | 09-27-2012 |
Gregory Butler, Arlington, VA US
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20110259377 | PORTABLE VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE WASHING DEVICE - A portable, storable undercarriage cleaning device is disclosed. The cleaning device two ramps, a restriction bar, and perforated fluid conduit. A first ramp and second ramp include a fluid channel transversely spanning the interiors. A hose may be connected to the first ramp, which connects to the fluid conduit that spans the fluid channels of the ramps as they are spaced apart. The restriction bar maintains the spacing of the ramps during use. | 10-27-2011 |
Heather Butler, Montreal CA
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20100183630 | Tat-005 and Methods of Assessing and Treating Cancer - Surprisingly, the present inventors have discovered that expression of TAT-005 protein in human patients is associated with cancer, and that the over-expressed protein is present in plasma membrane fractions. Thus, the present inventors have discovered that TAT-005 is associated with abnormal development and growth, and may be useful as a target for the identification of anti-cancer com\ pounds, including antibodies for use in immunotherapy. Accordingly, the present invention provides methods for the identification of compounds that inhibit TAT-005 expression or activity, comprising: contacting a candidate compound with a TAT-005 and detecting the presence or absence of binding between said compound and said TAT-005, or detecting a change in TAT-005 expression or activity. Methods are also included for the identification of compounds that modulate TAT-005 expression or activity, comprising: administering a compound to a cell or cell population, and detecting a change in TAT-005 expression or activity. The methods of the invention are useful for the identification of anti-cancer compounds. | 07-22-2010 |
Ian P. Butler, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20120069742 | Method and Apparatus for Network OAM Interworking - Network service providers have largely addressed the growth in demand for communications networks in two ways: employing faster and more robust communications protocols through equipment upgrades and increasing use of Operations, Administrations, and Management (OAM) procedures for improved network performance. Typically, OAM operations procedures used by a network protocol are unique to that protocol and are not compatible with other network protocols. Service providers with networks that use multiple communications protocols, such as networks using legacy and newly installed equipment, can have difficulty ensuring optimal performance due to non-compatible OAM operations. A method, and corresponding apparatus, for supporting OAM interworking between first and second communications protocols used in an interworking circuit of a communications network is disclosed. The method, or corresponding apparatus, allows network service providers to ensure optimal network performance in a manner that does not affect customer traffic, is transparent to customers, and can be seamlessly integrated into existing interworking network nodes. | 03-22-2012 |
Jackie Butler, Athlone IE
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20090246233 | Treatment of Gastroparesis and Nonulcer Dyspepsia With GABAB Agonists - The present invention relates to formulations comprising a therapeutically effective amount of baclofen or (R)-baclofen, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and methods of their use. The present formulations and methods are designed to release a therapeutic amount of baclofen in a manner that maximizes its therapeutic effect. The methods and formulations are especially suitable for treating gastroparesis and nonulcer dyspepsia. | 10-01-2009 |
20120070472 | CHRONOTHERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - Chronotherapeutic formulations of cardiovascular drugs are disclosed. The formulations comprise at least one cardiovascular drug that exhibits an in vivo elimination half-life of less than about 8 hours; wherein the formulation exhibits the following in vivo profile following administration to a subject: | 03-22-2012 |
Jackie Butler, Glasson IE
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20100278917 | Formulations and Methods of Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Methods and formulations for treating inflammatory bowel disease are disclosed. The methods and formulations include, but are not limited to, methods and formulations for delivering effective concentrations of 4-aminosalicylic acid and/or 5-aminosalicylic acid to affected areas of the intestine. The methods and formulations comprise modified-release elements, providing for drug delivery to the affected or desired area. Diseases and conditions treatable with the present invention include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. | 11-04-2010 |
James Charles Butler, Cherry Hill, NJ US
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20110272501 | Controlled Bubble Collapse Milling - A system for processing ores is provided. The system includes a bubble collapse mill and a control system that interacts with an external system to evaluate and manipulate the processing of an ore. | 11-10-2011 |
20120070315 | Chemical Reactor System and Methods to Create Plasma Hot Spots in a Pumped Media - Methods and apparatus are disclosed to produce gas vapor bubbles in a liquid media and collapsing the bubble to create a plasma hot spot. Generated bubbles are introduced and collapsing the bubbles results in the partial or total conversion of the internal and boundary layer gas and liquid phase content of the bubble to plasma, ionized gas and ionized liquid. Consequently, a change or increase in the reactivity of the elements and compounds in the gas or liquid phases of the bubble and the surrounding liquid media occurs. | 03-22-2012 |
20120071702 | Chemical Reactor System and Method Using Regenerative Turbine Pump to Produce Fuel Gas - A pump system and controller for a chemical reactor for converting water and carbon dioxide into a fuel gas is provided. Carbon dioxide gas bubbles are created and introduced into pumped water and delivered to a regenerative turbine pump where bubbles are collapsed to produce an ionized gas and ionized liquid mixture containing hydrogen, hydroxyl radicals and hydroxide, which subsequently react with the carbon dioxide gas present in the bubble, reducing it to carbon monoxide, with further reactions yielding methane. | 03-22-2012 |
20130052105 | System and Method for Processing Aqueous Solutions - A system and method for processing aqueous solutions is provided. A method for controlled bubble collapse is provided, which catalyzes chemical reactions in aqueous solutions that cause metal and other ions and compounds in solution to form hydroxide, oxide, protonated, polyatomic and other stable precipitate species, compounds or complexes. The reactions convert metal ions in solution into stable metal hydroxide, oxide and other precipitates or solid complexes. Further processing including recirculation, detention, precipitate formation and detection can be utilized. Pressure and flow modulated and regulated recirculation of precipitate laden aqueous solution through a hydrocyclone particle or precipitate separation circuit can also be utilized. | 02-28-2013 |
James J. Butler, Tucson, AZ US
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20120159760 | Novel Reinforcement System - A novel reinforcement system for maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity per ply for composite systems has one or more pockets with a first pocket edge, a second pocket edge, a pocket front surface, and a pocket rear surface. The pocket front surface and the pocket rear surface each have a pocket cross-stitch that perpendicularly traverses the pocket. The pocket traverses the fabric parallel and adjacent to the first fabric edge and the second fabric edge in a warp, or 0 degree, or x-axis direction. The pockets contain one or more fiber tows with a plurality of filaments in a stack. | 06-28-2012 |
20140165268 | NOVEL REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM - A novel reinforcement system for maximizing tensile strength and modulus of elasticity per ply for composite systems has one or more pockets with a first pocket edge, a second pocket edge, a pocket front surface, and a pocket rear surface. The pocket front surface and the pocket rear surface each have a pocket cross-stitch that perpendicularly traverses the pocket. The pocket traverses the fabric parallel and adjacent to the first fabric edge and the second fabric edge in a warp, or 0 degree, or x-axis direction. The pockets contain one or more fiber tows with a plurality of filaments in a stack. | 06-19-2014 |
Jeffrey Butler, Sewickley, PA US
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20110246491 | Method and apparatus for tiered storage - A system for storing file data and directory data received over a network includes a network interface in communication with the network which receives NAS requests containing data to be written to files from the network. The system includes a first type of storage. The system includes a second type of storage different from the first type of storage. The system includes a policy specification n which specifies a first portion of one or more files' data which is less than all of the files' data is stored in the first type of storage and a second portion of the data which is less than all of the data of the files is stored in the second type of store. The system comprises a processing unit which executes the policy and causes the first portion to be stored in the first type of storage and a second portion to be stored in the second type of storage. A method for storing file data and directory data received over a network. | 10-06-2011 |
Jerome K. Butler, Kaohsiung City TW
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20120194892 | LIGHT EXTRACTING DEVICE AND LIGHT EXTRACTING METHOD - A light extracting device includes a dual light generating unit and a first order Bragg grating unit. The dual light generating unit is for receiving an input optical signal and a control signal, and for generating from the input optical signal first and second optical signals that have a phase difference there between. The phase difference is associated with the control signal. The first order Bragg grating unit is for receiving the first and second optical signals from the dual light generating unit, and for causing optical interference to occur between the first and second optical signals within a predetermined wavelength range to result in first and second output optical signals. | 08-02-2012 |
20130287408 | OPTICAL RADIATION SIGNAL GENERATING DEVICE AND TRANCEIVING SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF GENERATING AN OPTICAL RADIATION SIGNAL - A method of generating an optical radiation signal is to be implemented by an optical radiation signal generating device including a dual beam generating unit for receiving an original optical input signal, and a second-order fiber Bragg grating (FBG). The dual-beam generating unit is configured to generate, from the original optical input signal, first and second optical input signals having a phase difference therebetween. The second-order FBG is configured to receive the first and second optical input signals, and to radiate an optical radiation signal by interference between the first and second optical input signals. | 10-31-2013 |
John M. Butler, Charlotte, NC US
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20110276467 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR FACILITATING PRODUCT TRANSACTIONS - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for facilitating financing of a product transaction. A method may include determining a maximum available back-end product for the product transaction as a function of one or more of a target payment limit or a total advance limit. The method may also include determining a maximum available back-end spread for the product transaction as a function of the target payment limit. The method may further include presenting the maximum available back-end product and the maximum available back-end spread. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also provided. | 11-10-2011 |
John Robert Butler, Lafayette, LA US
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20130112322 | Sterling Silver Alloy and Articles Made from Same - An improved sterling silver alloy. Like all sterlings, the improved alloy is at least 92.5 percent silver by weight. It has less copper than traditional sterlings: 3.0 percent versus the traditional 7.5 percent. Additionally, the improved alloy includes about 2.75 percent palladium, about 1.0 percent tin, and about 0.75 percent zinc, all by weight. A grain refiner, such as ruthenium, may also be provided. The components of the preferred alloy are melted, degassed, remelted, and then formed into casting grains, wire, and etc. The resulting alloy is significantly harder, as cast, than traditional sterlings: 95-120 Vickers versus 65 Vickers for traditional sterlings. The improved alloy also exhibits improved corrosion resistance. Other than a slightly higher (<200° F.) liquidus temperature, the improved alloy may be worked in substantially the same manner as traditional sterlings. Pieces cast from the improved alloy may be age hardened to about 160 Vickers, if desired. | 05-09-2013 |
Jon Butler, Kanata CA
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20120254293 | APPLICATION SERVER FOR PROVISIONING A CONTROLLED COMMUNCIATIONS SYSTEM IN A CLOUD-BASED ENVIRONMENT - An application server provides a portal application for provisioning one or more controlled communication systems, such as a virtual PBX's hosted on a server in a network environment through a portal application. The virtual PBXs are provisioned in response to data input in a particular PBX language. The portal application includes a viewer-and-controller module for presenting a graphical user interface (GUI) to a client containing fields for accepting user input pertaining to PBX provisioning requirements. An API interface module for communicating with the virtual PBXs includes a wrapper module which translates between normalized data for use by the viewer-and-controller module and data in the particular PBX language for any virtual PBX, and a provisioning module for communicating with the wrapper module. The viewer- and controller-module further comprises a controller module for generating the GUI, and a transaction module responsive to user input to query the API interface module to obtain data required to implement user provisioning requests in the viewer-and-controller module to create a new or modified user profile. The transaction module further includes a command module for sending commands as normalized data to the provisioning module to implement the new or modified user profile in the one or more virtual PBX's via the wrapper module. | 10-04-2012 |
Jon Edward Butler, Oakdale, MN US
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20130221668 | MICRO COMBINED HEAT AND POWER UNIT - A unit for producing energy comprising an enclosed housing, a heat producing gas driven engine mounted within the housing, a rotatable device for producing electrical energy mounted within the housing and coupled to the engine for rotatably driving the device, the water-carrying piping coiled around the interior of the housing, the engine, the rotatable device and the piping immersed in oil within the housing, and including a means for circulating the oil in a prescribed path within the housing. | 08-29-2013 |
Joseph Butler, Galway IE
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20120219000 | NETWORK SWITCH WITH MUTUALLY COUPLED LOOK-UP ENGINE AND NETWORK PROCESSOR - A network switch includes a look-up engine for obtaining associated data in response to a header portion of a packet and an interlinked network processor such as a RISC for performing a processing function on the header portion or the associated data. Both look-up engine and the network processor may modify a destination port bitmask. The network processor may implement additional packet header processing required for replication or server load balancing. | 08-30-2012 |
Joseph Butler, Warwickshire DE
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20130267911 | Injection Device with Dose Setting Mechanism Having Maximum Dose Stop - A dose setting mechanism for a drug delivery device is provided comprising a dose setting member and a further element. Maximum dose stop features are provided on a housing and on the further element. | 10-10-2013 |
Joseph N. Butler, Galway IE
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20100158028 | NETWORK SWITCH WITH MUTUALLY COUPLED LOOK-UP ENGINE AND NETWORK PROCESSOR - A network switch includes a look-up engine for obtaining associated data in response to a header portion of a packet and an interlinked network processor such as a RISC for performing a processing function on the header portion or the associated data. Both look-up engine and the network processor may modify a destination port bitmask. The network processor may implement additional packet header processing required for replication or server load balancing. | 06-24-2010 |
Judd G. Butler, Sioux City, IA US
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20120173152 | GLUCOSE MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A glucose management device and method of managing glucose using the same. The glucose management device has a housing with an input device and receives a vitro test element that determines a user's glucose level. Glucose measurement circuitry is electrically connected to the vitro test element to communicate data received from the vitro test element to a processor. The processor then prompts a user to input user information regarding units of insulin taken, other medication taken, and activity level into the input device so that the processor records the information for later downloading. | 07-05-2012 |
Karl Butler, Aukland NZ
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20130229418 | CUSTOM ANIMATION APPLICATION TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES - A machine-controlled method can include an electronic device display visually presenting to a user a digital character, multiple vector cutters positioned over corresponding portions of the digital character, and at least one joint option feature positioned within overlapping sub-portions of at least two vector cutters. The method can also include the display visually presenting a movement of the digital character based on the vector cutters and joint option feature. | 09-05-2013 |
20130232449 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE MECHANISMS - A machine-controlled method can include a display of an electronic device visually presenting to a user a graphical user interface having a trigger mechanism component. The method can also include the display visually presenting to the user a rotational interface mechanism having multiple toolset icons responsive to the user interacting with the trigger mechanism component. The method can also include the display visually presenting to the user individual tool icons that correspond to a certain toolset icon. | 09-05-2013 |
20140155159 | TAP-SWIPE INTERACTIONS TO RELEASE ACTION SEQUENCES FOR DIGITAL CHARACTERS - A machine-controlled method can include a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device visually presenting to a user a digital character, and a processor of the electronic device causing the digital character to perform action sequences responsive to tap-swipe operations performed by the user on the touch-sensitive display. | 06-05-2014 |
20140300611 | WEB AND NATIVE CODE ENVIRONMENT MODULAR PLAYER AND MODULAR RENDERING SYSTEM - A system can include a modular player configured to receive input data, analyze the input data, and provide first output data. The system can further include a scene graph module configured to receive the first output data from the modular player, allocate a hierarchy structure based on the first output data, and provide second output data. The system can further include a modular renderer configured to receive the second output data and provide third output data as a visual representation. | 10-09-2014 |
Kenneth Butler, Louisville, MS US
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20130078065 | Cargo Lift Apparatus - The present invention comprises a cargo lift designed to allow an individual to lift heavy objects from the ground, onto the back of an all-terrain vehicle, without other mechanical assistance. The invention comprises a novel lifting mechanism based on an unconventional use of dampers that can be lowered into position using a small amount of force and can raise a heavy object without the use of hydraulic pumps, electricity, or other energy sources that may be impractical in remote areas. The lift stores the user's downward force as potential energy and releases that force as kinetic energy to lift the cargo. | 03-28-2013 |
Kimberly Butler, Rockville, MD US
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20120234080 | Viscosity measuring method - A method for measuring the average viscosity of a test fluid uses calibrated magnetic nanoparticles, with certain chosen hydrodynamic diameters and actual lateral dimensions (e.g. diameters), that are mixed into a small volume of the test fluid and a single magnetic relaxation curve measurement to provide data for viscosity determination. The distribution of hydrodynamic particle sizes of an ensemble of magnetic nanoparticles that are magnetically blocked at room temperature can be determined. Modifications of the method can be used to determine the distribution of viscosities in a complex fluid at the sub-microscopic level providing a novel type of viscosity measurement. | 09-20-2012 |
Lane Thomas Butler, Lexington, KY US
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20130201495 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING COLOR DIFFERENTIATION BY DOT PLACEMENT MANIPULATION AND COLOR HUE ADJUSTMENT - A method that includes receiving an original image containing color pels; analyzing a placement of the color pels; and altering the placement of the color pels by applying at least one pattern on the color pels and creating a new image. | 08-08-2013 |
20130201496 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC COLOR DEFICIENT VISION CORRECTION OF AN IMAGE - A method that includes receiving an image, automatically determining at least one region of interest in the image based on at least one color deficiency type from a plurality of color deficiency types, modifying the image by correcting the at least one region of interest and producing an output of the modified image. | 08-08-2013 |
20130201498 | Methods for Improving Color Differentiation by Dot Placement Manipulation and Color Hue Adjustment - A method of improving color differentiation includes receiving an original image containing color pels of a plurality of colors, detecting at least one region of interest in the original image, and modifying the an original image to improve a contrast between a color pel of a first color and a color pel of a second color. The contrast may be improved by removing and/or adding a color pel of a first color. | 08-08-2013 |
20130222474 | VARIABLE FORCE WIPER FOR MAINTENANCE STATION OF IMAGING DEVICE - A wiper for a maintenance station of an imaging device includes a foundational body and a flexible blade. The body rigidly attaches to the maintenance station. The blade attaches to the body. The blade scrapes fluid and debris from a printhead during use. The blade comprises a flexible material having terminal sections intervened by a central section. Each terminal section connects to the body with a thicker expanse of flexible material, whereas the central section connects to the body with a thinner expanse. The connection provides the terminal sections with a higher wiping force and a shorter effective beam length for wiping an encapsulant of the printhead and gives while the central section a lower wiping force and a longer effective beam length for wiping a nozzle plate of the printhead. The embodiments note curved surfaces with variable radiuses where the expanses of flexible material connect to the body. | 08-29-2013 |
Lauren Butler, Kardinya AU
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20100316582 | VISIBLY TRANSPARENT UV PHOTOPROTECTIVE COMPOSITIONS - A broad-spectrum UV photoprotective composition is described. The composition is characterized in that the composition comprises mesoporous zinc oxide aggregates having an average aggregate size of at least 0.8 microns dispersed in a carrier and the composition is visibly transparent. Sufficient zinc oxide is included in the composition to achieve an SPF greater than 15, greater than 25, greater than 30, or greater than 50. | 12-16-2010 |
Mark J. Butler, Toronto CA
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20080206186 | Pro-Angiogenic Polymer Scaffolds - A pro-angiogenic porous polymer scaffold is disclosed. The polymer has at least 20 mol-% monomeric subunits containing acidic functional groups, and has a porosity of at least 40%. The pores in the scaffold are interconnected. A method of making such a scaffold using a novel adaptation to the traditional solvent casting/particulate leaching technique is also disclosed. The scaffold may be used for tissue regeneration. | 08-28-2008 |
Mark S. Butler, Brisbane AU
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20100063153 | ANTI-CHOLESTEROLEMIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides novel compounds with hypocholesteremic activity from crude | 03-11-2010 |
Mark Stuart Butler, Brisbane AU
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20100190726 | Novel Phyllanthus Extract - A method is described for producing an extract of | 07-29-2010 |
Mark Stuart Butler, Singapore SG
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20090053338 | Method for the preparation of phytoprogestogenic extracts from rhizoma ligusticum chuanxiong and uses thereof - A method of extracting phytoprogestogenic compounds from herbs and their use in preparing a medicament for treating humans requiring progesterone replacement or supplement. Assay systems to quantify progesterone and progestogenic receptor activity and a method for assembling a kit for the assays are also provided. | 02-26-2009 |
Martin Butler, Hong Kong HK
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20120111446 | Spraying Device and Refill Therefor - A spraying device with a replaceable refill of fluid therein is described, wherein: the refill comprises a body forming a reservoir for the fluid, a valve stem at an upper portion of the body and a spray head wherein said spray head has a neck portion and a nozzle portion, in said neck portion is an inlet section attached to the valve stem and in said nozzle portion is a fluid exit orifice for directing, in use, sprayed fluid; and the device comprises an outer housing adapted to receive the refill therein, the outer housing is provided with an aperture suitable for permitting, in use, the spraying of the fluid from the fluid exit orifice of the spray head therethrough, the device comprises actuation means configured for periodic actuation of the refill, the device further comprises an inner housing adapted to receive at least a portion of the spray head therein, and the device is provided with detection means within the inner housing configured to distinguish between at least one area of lower reflectance and at least one area of relatively higher reflectance on the spray head of said refill; and characterised in that the detection means are directed toward either a right side or a left side of the neck portion of a spray head and a corresponding side of the neck portion of said spray head is provided with said at least one area of lower reflectance and at least one area of higher reflectance. Methods of operation of such a spraying device are also described. | 05-10-2012 |
Martinis Butler, Lawton, OK US
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20120074030 | MUSICAL FRAGRANCE CONTAINER - A musical fragrance container comprising a bottle to house a scent, a nozzle attached to a top portion of said bottle to evacuate said scent, a musical attachment connected to a portion of said bottle, a speakers built within said musical attachment to enable a sound to emit, and an actuator affixed to said musical attachment wherein said actuator causes said musical attachment to play said sound when activated by a user. | 03-29-2012 |
Mary Bernadette Butler, Saggart IE
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20100105069 | METHOD FOR DETECTING HUMAN PARVOVIRUS ANTIGEN - A method for detecting human parvovirus/erythrovirus antigen in a sample comprises contacting a buffer having a pH in the range 3.0 to 4.0, suitably a citrate/trisodium citrate buffer, with the sample followed by the measurement of the antigen. The measurement of the antigen can be by virus capture enzyme immunoassay. The method is a good indicator of recent infection and can be used in the screening of individual plasma units or pools from which blood products are extracted. | 04-29-2010 |
Matthew J. Butler, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20120248695 | LAWN GAME USING ROLLING DISKS AND RINGS - A lawn game uses a pair of markers toward which each player rolls a disk while standing proximate the other maker and/or tosses rings. Once all disks have been rolled or all of the rings have been tossed, or both, the disk or ring closest to the marker determines which player scores points for that round. Disk scoring is based on the number on the disk facing upwardly or both numbers if the disk remains on its side for each disk within a certain distance from the marker using a multiplier if the disk contacts the marker. Ring scoring is based on the proximity to the approached marker with a ring encircling the top of the marker being the best. A rope is removably attachable to the markers and helps with measurements. | 10-04-2012 |
Michael Butler US
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20110313317 | Adjustable connector, improved fluid flow and reduced clotting risk - Methods and systems for determining the concentration of one or more analytes from a sample such as blood or plasma are described. The systems described herein can be configured to withdraw a sample from a source of fluid, direct a first portion of the withdrawn sample to an analyte monitoring system and return a second portion of the sample. The analyte monitoring system can be connected to the fluid source via a connector that is configured to improve fluid flow and reduce blood clotting risk. These goals can be accomplished, for example, by employing coatings in or on a connector, positioning a resilient substance at or near the junction, by reducing dead space volume, by using resiliency to improve fit, by extending a portion of one connector to better mate with a portion of another connector, etc. | 12-22-2011 |
Michael Gene Butler, Beijing CN
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20130159497 | Heuristic-Based Rejection of Computing Resource Requests - A computing system includes an authentication layer, the authentication layer being programmed to receive a request for resources of the computing system and to authenticate an identity of a user requesting the resources, and a command layer, the command layer being programmed to execute one or more commands from the request for resources, wherein the command layer logs characteristics associated with one or more of the commands, wherein the computing system monitors each logged command to determine when a threshold is met, and wherein the computing system blocks a subsequent request for resources from the user when the threshold is met. | 06-20-2013 |
Michael H. Butler, Dayton, MD US
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20120155507 | Battery Phase Meter to Determine Internal Temperatures of Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Cells Under Charge and Discharge - Methods and systems to determine an internal temperature of a rechargeable lithium-ion cell based on a phase shift of the cell. Internal cell temperature may be determined with respect to an internal anode temperature and/or an internal cathode temperature. Internal anode temperature may be determined based on a phase shift of a frequency within a range of approximately 40 Hertz (Hz) to 500 Hz. Internal cathode temperature may be determined based on a phase shift of a frequency of up to approximately 30 Hz. A temperature sensor as disclosed herein may be powered by a monitored cell with relatively little impact on cell charge, may be electrically coupled to cell but housed physically separate from the cell, and/or may monitor multiple cells in a multiplex fashion. A rate of change in phase shift may be used to initiate pre-emptive action, without determining corresponding temperatures. | 06-21-2012 |
Nathan Butler, Telford, PA US
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20110266122 | OPERATING BUTTONS WITH DISAPPEARING TRIANGULAR INDICIA - Directional indicators on the control buttons of an electrical control for a light dimmer or a motor controller are formed by triangular lines with vertices pointing away from one another and in a direction related to the change initiated by pressing the related button. The indicia are formed by narrow lines of length less than about one hundred thousands of an inch, and tend to disappear from view as an observer is farther away from the control buttons. The buttons are formed of right triangles with adjacent spaced hypotenuses and fit into a rectangular area. On/off rectangular buttons of the same color as the control buttons are atop and below the rectangular area. | 11-03-2011 |
20150034260 | ADJUSTMENT MECHANISMS FOR SHADES - A motorized shading system may include a housing, a roller tube, a sheer shade material, and a bottom bar. The shading system may be configured such that opposed ends of the roller tube are adjustable relative to the housing. The shading system may include first and second sliding members that couple opposed ends of the roller tube to the housing and that are configured to translate along first and second rails defined by the housing. The bottom bar may define a cross-sectional profile such that when the shade material is in a closed position, a first lower most edge of the bottom bar is spaced from the roller tube by a first distance, and when the shade material is in a view position, a second lower most edge of the bottom bar is spaced from the roller tube by a second distance that is substantially equal to the first distance. | 02-05-2015 |
Paul Butler, Tijeras, NM US
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20120062364 | BIOMETRIC IMAGING USING AN OPTICAL ADAPTIVE INTERFACE - Embodiments of the invention provide for a biometric system with an optically adaptive interface. In some embodiments, an optically adaptive interface changes optical characteristics in response to the placement of a finger on the optically adaptive interface. In some embodiments, the optically adaptive interface can include an active layer and a surface layer. The active layer and the surface layer can have different optical properties. For example, one layer may be opaque and the other transparent, the two layers may have complementary colors, the two layers may have orthogonal polarization reflectors, one layer may be reflective and the other absorptive, etc. Moreover, the active layer can be a fluid with either high or low viscosity. For example, the viscosity can be such that the active layer fluid is either completely displaced or not displaced in locations corresponding to finger valleys. | 03-15-2012 |
20140233810 | DERMATOGLYPHIC HAND SENSOR - Methods and systems are disclosed for performing a biometric function. A means is provided for positioning a hand of an individual in a substantially repeatable manner. An optical direct-imaging sensor is disposed relative to the means for positioning to image a portion of the hand when the hand is positioned by the means for positioning. A computational unit in communication with the optical direct-imaging sensor has instructions to operate the optical direct-imaging sensor to generate an image of the portion of the hand, and instructions to perform the biometric function with the generated image. | 08-21-2014 |
Richard George Arthur Butler, Maori Hill NZ
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20090021969 | APPLIANCE AND POWER SUPPLY THEREFOR - A power supply having an input, a rectifier, a voltage dropping resistor coupled in the circuit to provide a voltage drop between the input and an output of the power supply, a smoothing circuit having at least two capacitors to stabilise the output voltage, whereby a switching network switches the capacitors between a first configuration with a first effective voltage rating, and a second configuration with a second effective voltage rating. | 01-22-2009 |
Rodney Allen Butler, Galston AU
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20120323206 | BARRIER FLAP FOR AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An elastic barrier flap for an absorbent article includes a web configured to define a gap and a plurality of elastic members captured by the web. The plurality of elastic members is symmetrically arranged about the gap defined by the web. The web and plurality of elastic members are adapted to inhibit the transverse flow of body exudates released by a wearer of the absorbent article. | 12-20-2012 |
Roger David Butler, Rozelle New South Wales AU
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20110127321 | ANTI-TAMPER USING BARCODE DEGRADATION - A method of authenticating a first document ( | 06-02-2011 |
Roger David Butler, Rozelle AU
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20120218284 | Dynamic thresholds for document tamper detection - Disclosed is a method ( | 08-30-2012 |
Russell E. Butler, Milan, OH US
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20120200056 | APEX INTERNAL MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A V-CONFIGURATION TORQUE ROD - A V-shaped torque rod includes an apex joint assembly that is attached to a component of a vehicle using only a single fastener. The apex joint assembly includes a housing, an inner metal, an elastomeric member disposed between the housing and the inner metal and a post that engages the inner metal. The single fastener extends through the inner metal and through the post to secure the apex joint assembly to the vehicle. The post can be a tapered post or the post can be a non-tapered post. | 08-09-2012 |
Ryan F. Butler, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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20130064696 | DUAL PUMP FLUID PROPORTIONER WITH ADJUSTABLE MOTOR POSITION - A dual pump fluid proportioner having an adjustable motor position comprises a mounting plate, first and second positive displacement pumps, first and second tie rods, a pump yoke and a motor. The first and second tie rods fixedly connect the first and second pumps to the mounting plate. The first and second pumps each have a pump shaft. The pump yoke slidably couples to the first and second tie rods and the pump shafts. The motor adjustably couples to the mounting plate and includes a drive shaft. The drive shaft extends from the motor, through the mounting plate to adjustably couple to the yoke. | 03-14-2013 |
Ryan Leonard Butler, Krugersdorp ZA
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20110017785 | LAUNDER ASSEMBLY AND LAUNDER SECTION - One aspect of the invention concerns a launder assembly ( | 01-27-2011 |
Samuel L. Butler, Madison, WI US
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20120221353 | Medical Workflow Queue For Distributed Data Entry - A system for facilitating patient data entry for mobile physicians provides for a task queue allowing partial data entry on different devices during the day according to the comparative advantage of the device. Thus, for example, a patient note may be prepared at an office terminal and some transcription added at a later time as dictated into a cell phone or the like. The queue structure provides informational cues to the physician to remind him or her of later data entry tasks and permits seamless integration of fragmented data entry into a common record. | 08-30-2012 |
Silvan Terence Butler, Ellerslie NZ
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20120266880 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A device for use as part of a breathing assistance system for providing gases to a user. The device may include a fan, an enclosure for receiving a humidification chamber or both. A user interface of the device can indicate the operating mode of the device, whether a peripheral device is connected and whether a gases conduit is correctly connected to the outlet of the device. A controller in the device may hide or block options from the display of the user interface and may also initiate a power save mode when the device is powered by a battery. | 10-25-2012 |
Simon Wolfenden Butler, San Rafael, CA US
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20130321674 | Image Signal Processing Involving Geometric Distortion Correction - Systems and methods for correcting geometric distortion are provided. In one example, an electronic device may include an imaging device, which may obtain image data of a first resolution, and geometric distortion and scaling logic. The imaging device may include a sensor and a lens that causes some geometric distortion in the image data. The geometric distortion correction and scaling logic may scale and correct for geometric distortion in the image data by determining first pixel coordinates in uncorrected or partially corrected image data that, when resampled, would produce corrected output image data at second pixel coordinates. The geometric distortion correction and scaling logic may resample pixels around the image data at the first pixel coordinates to obtain the corrected output image data at the second pixel coordinates. The corrected output image data may be of a second resolution. | 12-05-2013 |
20130321675 | RAW SCALER WITH CHROMATIC ABERRATION CORRECTION - Systems and methods for down-scaling are provided. In one example, a method for processing image data includes determining a plurality of output pixel locations using a position value stored by a position register, using the current position value to select a center input pixel from the image data and selecting an index value, selecting a set of input pixels adjacent to the center input pixel, selecting a set of filtering coefficients from a filter coefficient lookup table using the index value, filtering the set of source input pixels to apply a respective one of the set of filtering coefficients to each of the set of source input pixels to determine an output value for the current output pixel at the current position value, and correcting chromatic aberrations in the set of source input pixels. | 12-05-2013 |
20130321677 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RAW IMAGE PROCESSING - Systems and methods for processing raw image data are provided. One example of such a system may include memory to store image data in raw format from a digital imaging device and an image signal processor to process the image data. The image signal processor may include data conversion logic and a raw image processing pipeline. The data conversion logic may convert the image data into a signed format to preserve negative noise from the digital imaging device. The raw image processing pipeline may at least partly process the image data in the signed format. The raw image processing pipeline may also include, among other things, black level compensation logic, fixed pattern noise reduction logic, temporal filtering logic, defective pixel correction logic, spatial noise filtering logic, lens shading correction logic, and highlight recovery logic. | 12-05-2013 |
20130322746 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR YCC IMAGE PROCESSING - Systems and methods for processing YCC image data provided. In one example, an electronic device includes memory to store image data in RGB or YCC format and a YCC image processing pipeline to process the image data. The YCC image processing pipeline may include receiving logic configured to receive the image data in RGB or YCC format and color space conversion logic configured to, when the image data is received in RGB format, convert the image data into YCC format. The YCC image processing logic may also include luma sharpening and chroma suppression logic; brightness, contrast, and color adjustment logic; gamma logic; chroma decimation logic; scaling logic; and chromanoise reduction logic. | 12-05-2013 |
Steven Roy Butler, Le Thor FR
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20080310248 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SET CELLULAR CEMENT - A process for manufacturing set cellular cement, including the steps of: (i) mixing cementitious material, water, foaming agent and optionally additives into a free flowing slurry having a slump of at least 100 mm; subsequently (ii) injecting and distributing air into the slurry of step (i) to form a cellular slurry; subsequently (iii) casting the cellular slurry of step (ii); and finally allowing the cellular slurry to set. And, an apparatus for carrying out the process. | 12-18-2008 |
Stuart Dwight Butler, Calgary CA
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20100147591 | MULTIPHASE DRILLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In one embodiment, a method for drilling a wellbore includes injecting drilling fluid through a drill string disposed in the wellbore and rotating a drill bit disposed on a bottom of the drill string. The drilling fluid includes a liquid and a gas. The drilling fluid is injected at the surface. The drilling fluid exits the drill bit and carries cuttings from the drill bit. The drilling fluid and cuttings (returns) flow to the surface via an annulus formed between the drill string and the wellbore. The liquid is injected at a rate so that a liquid velocity of the returns in the annulus is sufficient to transport the cuttings. The method further includes drilling through at least a portion of a non-productive formation. | 06-17-2010 |
Stuart M. Butler, Blackrock IE
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20130166370 | REWARDS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A rewards system and method are provided in which the system has a reward defining engine and a rewards earning engine that are able to define a reward and allow users to earn a reward. | 06-27-2013 |
Terry Dan Butler, Edmonton CA
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20100094565 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AND MONITORING EMISSIONS - A method and system for detecting, quantifying or characterizing emitting sources. According to an embodiment, an emission source is located by monitoring an area with one or more sensors, determining a plume, generating one or more candidates for the emission source, and using the plume to derive one or more characteristics associated with the emission source, and then locating the emission source based on agreement or convergence of the one or more characteristics. | 04-15-2010 |
Timothy Earnest Butler, Langley CA
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20080289870 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING WIRE THEFT FROM STREET LIGHT AND UTILITY POLES - An apparatus and method is provided for inhibiting theft of electrical wiring through the access opening of an electrical fixture supporting pole, such as a street light pole. Prior to securing the pole to the base, a wire clamping element is placed on the base around the passage for the power supply cable. The electrical power supply cable is clamped to a vertical surface of the clamping element, and the free end of the cable is extended to a location proximate the second opposed vertical surface of the clamping element. The electrical connection cable from the electrical fixture is then attached to the power supply cable, and the pole and the clamping element are secured to the base such that the access opening is positioned to provide access to the connections of the power supply cable and electrical connection cable from the electrical fixture, but access to the clamping device which secures the power supply cable to the first surface is not possible without removing the pole. | 11-27-2008 |
20130333939 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING WIRE THEFT FROM STREET LIGHT AND UTILITY POLES HAVING FRANGIBLE BASES - An apparatus and method is provided for inhibiting theft of electrical wiring through the access opening of the frangible base of a highway utility pole, such as a light pole. Prior to securing the pole to the frangible base, a hollow body having an upper flange is inserted into the base so the flange is positioned on the upper surface of the frangible base. The electrical power supply cable is run up through the center of the hollow body and clamped to the hollow body and/or to a theft protection device used for a utility pole with a standard base. The electrical connection cable from the pole's electrical fixture is then attached to the power supply cable, and the pole and the hollow body are secured to the base by fastening means. | 12-19-2013 |
Timothy J. Butler, Pelham, NH US
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20120207847 | Cartilage Repair - This invention relates to compositions, methods of preparation thereof, and use thereof for cartilage repair. | 08-16-2012 |
Troy C. Butler, Wilder, ID US
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20120317853 | ACCESSORY FOR WEAPON MUZZLE - A weapon accessory in the likeness of a human, animal, mythical, or other creature, or a part of the creature, has a longitudinal passageway adapted to allow a projectile to exit the muzzle through the invented device. The projectile passageway opens through a mouth, eye, nose/nostril, or ear structure. Additional apertures selected from these structures, other than the one selected for the projectile exit, are in fluid communication with the projectile passageway for directing gasses from the weapon discharge in desired directions, in order to serve as a muzzle brake. The additional apertures preferably extend generally upward at an angle to said projectile passageway, including straight upward, upward and forward, or upward and rearward, and may also extend to a left or right side. | 12-20-2012 |
20120317855 | ACCESSORY FOR WEAPON MUZZLE - A weapon accessory in the likeness of a human, animal, mythical, or other creature, or a part of the creature, has a longitudinal passageway adapted to allow a projectile to exit the muzzle through the accessory. The projectile passageway opens through a mouth, eye, nose/nostril, or ear structure. Additional apertures selected from these structures, other than the one selected for the projectile exit, may be in fluid communication with the projectile passageway for directing exiting gasses in desired directions, for example, for a muzzle brake. The additional apertures preferably extend generally upward at an angle to said projectile passageway, including straight upward, upward and forward, or upward and rearward, and may also extend to a left or right side. Upper and lower jaws of the creature may be shaped or sized to direct gasses and hence light/flash in desired directions, for example, for flash suppression. | 12-20-2012 |
William E. Butler, Minneapolis, MN US
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20130096407 | FIXED DIMENSIONAL AND BI-DIRECTIONAL STEERABLE CATHETER CONTROL HANDLE - An apparatus for imparting a tensile force to deflect a distal portion of a catheter while maintaining its exterior dimensions may include a handle grip including a cross-section of generally predetermined exterior dimensions, and a longitudinal axis. A flexible elongate member may include proximal and distal end portions, with the proximal end portion being coupled to the handle grip. An adjustment knob may include a cross-section of generally predetermined exterior dimensions, and is rotatably coupled to the handle grip around the longitudinal axis. An elongate deflection member may be operably coupled to the adjustment knob and to the distal end portion of the elongate member. Rotation of the adjustment knob may impart a tensile force to the deflection member thereby causing the distal end portion of the elongate member to deflect from a prior configuration while maintaining the generally predetermined exterior dimensions of the handle grip and the adjustment knob. | 04-18-2013 |