Butler, IL
Brian F. Butler, Chicago, IL US
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20100223853 | Variable Speed Movable Barrier Operator and Method - A movable barrier system allows for varying the linear actuator speed to account for speed variances caused by the physical configuration of the system. An example system includes a processor configured to variably control operation speed of the linear actuator during operation between a first position of the movable barrier and a second position of the movable barrier as a function of location of the movable barrier pivot connection relative to the linear actuator pivot connection. The function may be a function of a ratio of a distance from the linear actuator pivot connection to a fixed point and a distance from the movable barrier pivot connection to the fixed point. The function may be calculated by the processor or accessed by the processor according to information about the physical configuration of the system. | 09-09-2010 |
Brian Frederic Butler, Chicago, IL US
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20090324235 | MULTIPLE MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A first moveable barrier operator is actuated to move a first moveable barrier and a light beam is encoded with operational information regarding the first movable barrier operator. The encoded light beam is transmitted from an emitter associated with the first moveable barrier operator to a first detector associated with the second moveable barrier operator. The second moveable barrier operator may be subsequently operated at least in part according to the operational information encoded in the light beam. | 12-31-2009 |
Don Butler, Sullivan, IL US
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20120138160 | VALVE OPERATING NUT PROTECTOR - A protective assembly for an operating nut of an actuator for a valve in an underground pipe system is comprised of a guide assembly and a mounting assembly. A riser pipe is used to access the operating nut from above ground. The protective assembly maintains alignment of the riser pipe at installation and as the ground shifts over time. The guide assembly is formed of a guide structure and a mounting collar that juts outwardly from the guide structure forming a flange. The mounting assembly has a first portion for attaching the mounting assembly to the flange, and a second portion for attaching the mounting assembly to the actuator. | 06-07-2012 |
Graham Butler, Chicago, IL US
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20080289998 | Fuel composition - Unleaded blend compositions, as well as formulated gasolines containing them have a Motor Octane Number (MON) of at least 80 comprising either: | 11-27-2008 |
20080295388 | Fuel composition - Unleaded blend compositions, as well as formulated gasolines containing them have a Motor Octane Number (MON) of at least 80 comprising either: | 12-04-2008 |
James J. Butler, Bartlett, IL US
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20130080305 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERFACING TO MULTIPLE POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS - A system for interfacing a plurality of dealer computer systems located at independent automotive dealerships with a plurality of remotely located independent and financial and product provider computer systems operated by a plurality of independent provider systems. The system may incorporate a dealer system integration (DSI) interface system that interfaces the dealer computer systems to a provider network, where the provider network is in turn in communication with each of the product provider computer systems. The DSI interface may coordinate and assist with one or more of forms preparation, obtaining rates for specific products available from the various provider systems, and electronic booking of contracts, as well as other important operations or transactions between the dealer network and the dealer systems. | 03-28-2013 |
Jesse P. Butler, Morton Grove, IL US
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20100191286 | FACET COMPRESSION SYSTEM AND RELATED SURGICAL METHODS - The present invention provides a facet compression system, including: an articulating facet washer; one or more of a rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible cable coupled at its proximal end to the articulating facet washer; and one of a deployable and a deployed anchoring device coupled to a distal end of the cable; wherein the cable is selectively tensioned at the articulating facet washer, thereby compressing and immobilizing a facet joint of a spine of a patient. Optionally, the articulating facet washer is operable for pivoting in multiple planes relative to a structure disposed therethrough. Optionally, the articulating facet washer is operable for rotating relative to a structure disposed therethrough. Optionally, the deployable anchoring device includes an overwrapped compression cap. Optionally, the cable is selectively tensioned at the articulating facet washer via one or more of a zip tie ratchet mechanism, a crimping mechanism, and a screw mechanism. | 07-29-2010 |
Josh Butler, Mattoon, IL US
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20090201650 | Controller Assemblies For Electric Drive Utility Vehicles - Controller assemblies and packaging for electronic control systems of electric motors utilized in utility vehicles or other power equipment. Features of the controller assemblies and packaging described herein allow for, among other things, modularity, scalability, and improved heat transfer. | 08-13-2009 |
20120265390 | Controller Assemblies For Electric Drive Utility Vehicles - Controller assemblies and packaging for electronic control systems of electric motors utilized in utility vehicles or other power equipment are disclosed. The controller assemblies are packaged for robust design and heat dissipation, while collectively housing the controllers, switches and sensors needed to operate multiple motors performing different functions, or the same function in serial. | 10-18-2012 |
20130257317 | CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE UTILITY VEHICLES - Electronic control systems and related control methods for controlling electric drive motors for propelling a vehicle and electric auxiliary motors for performing work, such as electric deck motors for mower blades. The apparatus is shown in use with a vehicle that includes a mowing deck. Features of the control systems allow for safe and efficient use of the vehicle. Controller assemblies and packaging for electronic control systems of electric motors utilized in utility vehicles or other power equipment are also disclosed. The controller assemblies are packaged for robust design and heat dissipation, while collectively housing the controllers, switches and sensors needed to operate multiple motors performing different functions, or the same function in serial. | 10-03-2013 |
Kevin A. Butler, Downers Grove, IL US
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20110228228 | GLARE ASSEMBLY FOR COMPUTERIZED EYE TEST DISPLAY - A monitor is used to display a visual acuity test operated by software from an associated computer. A patient is spaced a predetermined distance from the monitor during the testing procedure, and individual, multiple LED housings are equally spaced about a center point of the monitor to direct light toward the patient during at least a portion of the test procedure. The light emanating from the individual housings is a diffuse, unfocused light to simulate glare, and the intensity of the light may be selectively altered. Conducting acuity testing under glare conditions determines if there is any reduction or fall off in the patient's acuity vision under such circumstances and provides an indication of whether the patient may require cataract surgery or has another ocular problem. | 09-22-2011 |
Kevin A. Butler, Skokie, IL US
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20140036232 | GLARE ASSEMBLY FOR COMPUTERIZED EYE TEST DISPLAY - A monitor is used to display a visual acuity test operated by software from an associated computer. A patient is spaced a predetermined distance from the monitor during the testing procedure, and individual, multiple LED housings are equally spaced about a center point of the monitor to direct light toward the patient during at least a portion of the test procedure. The light emanating from the individual housings is a diffuse, unfocused light to simulate glare, and the intensity of the light may be selectively altered. Conducting acuity testing under glare conditions determines if there is any reduction or fall off in the patient's acuity vision under such circumstances and provides an indication of whether the patient may require cataract surgery or has another ocular problem. | 02-06-2014 |
Kyle V. Butler, Washington, IL US
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20120252740 | HDAC INHIBITORS AND THERAPEUTIC METHODS OF USING SAME - Histone deacetylases inhibitors (HDACIs) and compositions containing the same are disclosed. Methods of treating diseases and conditions wherein inhibition of HDAC provides a benefit, like a cancer, a neurodegenerative disorder, a neurological disease, traumatic brain injury, stroke, malaria, an autoimmune disease, autism, and inflammation, also are disclosed. | 10-04-2012 |
Michael S. Butler, Charles, IL US
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20090088765 | Spinal Interbody Distractor - A spinal interbody distractor is provided that is configured to provide distraction of adjacent vertebrae after implantation within a spinal disc cavity through manual rotation of the distractor once implanted. Such implantation is preferably, but not necessarily, through minimally invasive surgical techniques. In one form, the distractor is configured to be rotated 90° to 180° after implantation to provide distraction of adjacent vertebrae. The distractor has a lateral side to lateral side height of a first length and a superior end to inferior end height of a second length that is greater than the first length. This configuration allows the distractor to be inserted into a spinal disc cavity having an opening with a height that is smaller than an end height of the spinal disc cavity after implantation thereof, thereby providing distraction of adjacent vertebrae. The spinal interbody distractor may have one or more cavities, areas, openings and/or bores for spinal fusion material when the distractor is used as a fusion body. The spinal interbody distractor is made from a biocompatible material such as a thermoplastic (e.g. PEEK), a polymer, metal, combination thereof or otherwise, such as desired and/or is appropriate. | 04-02-2009 |
Randy L. Butler, Deland, IL US
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20110041058 | SYSTEM FOR CYBER INVESTIGATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT - A system for executing a cyber investigation by a non-expert user, including a computer having a processor, a memory, and a display; a computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions for execution of a wizard application, the processor adapted to execute the instructions when the computer-readable medium is inserted into the computer, the processor programmed to: receive case information; receive a type of activity being investigated in response to user inputs to select the activity type from a list of possible activity types; guide the user through capturing data related to the selected activity type through steps presented to the user through one or more screens shown in the display, the steps presented such that a non-expert user can follow them; receive user inputs through a screens to obtain information needed to continue capturing the data related to the selected activity; and store the captured data in a removable data storage device or medium for analysis and use in the cyber investigation. | 02-17-2011 |
Rhett Butler, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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20100121727 | EXCHANGING VALUE BETWEEN A SERVICE BUYER AND A SERVICE PROVIDER - Described herein is technology for, among other things, exchanging value between a service buyer and a service provider. The technology involves establishing a virtual funds account associated with the service buyer. A request for services is received from the service buyer, which includes an amount that the service buyer is willing to pay for the services. An indication that the service provider will perform the services for the service buyer is received, and a hold is placed in the buyer's virtual funds account on an amount of virtual funds corresponding to the amount that the service buyer is willing to pay for the services. | 05-13-2010 |
20130346295 | EXCHANGING VALUE BETWEEN A SERVICE BUYER AND A SERVICE PROVIDER - Described herein is technology for, among other things, exchanging value between a service buyer and a service provider. The technology involves establishing a virtual funds account associated with the service buyer. A request for services is received from the service buyer, which includes an amount that the service buyer is willing to pay for the services. An indication that the service provider will perform the services for the service buyer is received, and a hold is placed in the buyer's virtual funds account on an amount of virtual funds corresponding to the amount that the service buyer is willing to pay for the services. | 12-26-2013 |
Rhett A. Butler, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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20100017253 | PROFILING SERVICE PROVIDER COMPANIES AND TECHNICIANS - Described herein is technology for, among other things, an electronic services marketplace. The technology involves creating and populating user accounts associated with service provider companies, where the user accounts include service provider company profiles. The technology further involves creating and populating technician profiles corresponding to the technicians of the service provider companies and associating the service provider company profiles with the corresponding technician profiles. The technology further involves receiving a request for services from a buyer, determining whether any of the technicians are able to perform the requested services, assigning the request for service to a particular technician that is able to perform the requested services, and routing payment for the requested service to a financial account associated with the service provider company associated with the particular technician. | 01-21-2010 |
20100017254 | ELECTRONIC SELECT PROVIDER NETWORK - Described herein is technology for, among other things, an electronic services marketplace. The technology involves establishing a first tier of service providers, establishing a second tier of service providers, routing a service order to the first tier of service providers, and routing the service order to the second tier of service providers if the service order is not accepted by one of the first tier service providers. | 01-21-2010 |
20100017337 | ESTABLISHING A BUYER/SERVICE PROVIDER RELATIONSHIP ELECTRONICALLY - Described herein is technology for, among other things, an electronic services marketplace. The technology involves receiving a request for services from a buyer, creating a service order based on the requested services, determining which of a plurality of service providers are qualified to provide the requested services, and selecting from the qualified service providers one or more particular service providers to perform the services. | 01-21-2010 |
20100042461 | GROUPING SERVICE ORDERS IN AN ELECTRONIC SERVICES MARKETPLACE - Described herein is technology for, among other things, grouping service orders in an electronic services marketplace. The technology involves receiving first and second service orders, comparing the first and second service orders, determining whether a relationship exists between certain criteria of the first and second service orders, and routing the first and second service orders together to a service provider that is to perform the services associated with the first and second service orders, when there is a relationship between the certain criteria of the first and second service orders. | 02-18-2010 |
20130226640 | ELECTRONIC SELECT PROVIDER NETWORK - A method of delegating a service order may include periodically establishing a plurality of tiers of service providers. The service order may be routed to one or more service providers from at least a first one of the plurality of tiers, based on acceptance of the service order by one or more service providers from at least a second one of the plurality of tiers. The service providers may be registered on a service provider network. The periodic establishing of the plurality of tiers may be based on at least one cost function associated with the service providers. The service order may be routed to the one or more service providers from at least the second one of the plurality of tiers. The first one of the plurality of tiers of service providers may be mutually exclusive from the second one of the plurality of tiers of service providers. | 08-29-2013 |
Steven I. Butler, Chicago, IL US
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20150058044 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPARING AND UTILIZING ACTIVITY INFORMATION AND CONFIGURATION INFORMATION FROM MULTIPLE MEDICAL DEVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A method of aggregating and using medical device data from a plurality of remote institutions. The system and method electronically receives at a central computer system a plurality of established medical device data, each of the plurality of established medical device data being received from a respective medication delivery system, each of the respective medication delivery systems having a respective plurality of medical devices within the respective remote institution, such as medication delivery pumps, associated therewith and utilized therein. The system and method electronically combines and stores the plurality of established medical device data from each of the plurality of remote institutions within a memory, and electronically provides a remote client computer access to at least one of a central reporting application adapted for providing summary information to the remote client computer about the medical device data, and/or other applications. | 02-26-2015 |
Susan Butler, Decatur, IL US
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20090286907 | Fumaric Acid/Diol Polyesters and Their Manufacture and Use - We disclose a composition containing a polyester comprising about 1 mole part diol units and from about 0.98 mole parts fumaric acid units to about 1.01 mole parts fumaric acid units. In one embodiment, the diol units are 1,3-propanediol units or 1,2-propanediol units. In one embodiment, the polyester is blended with polylactide. In another embodiment, the composition is in a form selected from the group consisting of a plate, a tray, a bowl, a cup, a bowl lid, a cup lid, a fork, a spoon, a knife, a jewel case, and a packaging article. We also disclose a method of manufacturing the composition. The method includes combining about 1 mole part diol, from about 0.98 mole parts fumaric acid to about 1.01 mole parts fumaric acid, and from about 0.0002 mole parts to about 0.0020 mole parts of a polyesterfication catalyst, to yield a combination of diol and fumaric acid; maintaining the combination of diol and fumaric acid under an inert atmosphere at a temperature from about 130° C. to about 190° C. for at least about 2 hr, to yield a molten combination; maintaining the molten combination under vacuum at a temperature from about 130° C. to about 190° C. for at least about 6 hr, to yield a molten polyester; and cooling the molten polyester, to yield the polyester. | 11-19-2009 |
Susan E. Butler, Decatur, IL US
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20100068350 | Pullulan Films and Their Use in Edible Packaging - An edible article comprises a food product and a film that encloses the food product. In one embodiment, the film comprises a major amount of pullulan on a dry solids basis, and a minor amount of at least two of glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol, and polyethylene glycol. In another embodiment, the film comprises a major amount of pullulan on a dry solids basis, gelatin, and at least two of glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol, and polyethylene glycol, and can also comprise salt. In another embodiment, the film comprises a first layer comprising a major amount of at least one food grade wax, a second layer comprising a major amount of pullulan and further comprising at least one plasticizer, and a third layer comprising at least one surfactant that is substantially immiscible with aqueous pullulan compositions but which adheres to pullulan surfaces, wherein the at least one surfactant is at least partially crystalline. In another embodiment, the film comprises a major amount of pullulan on a dry solids basis, at least one salt (and in some cases at least two salts), and at least one plasticizer. In another embodiment, the film comprises an edible film adhered to a peelable, flexible substrate, wherein the edible film comprises a major amount of pullulan on a dry solids basis and at least one plasticizer. The edible article can be manufactured by preparing a film-forming composition as described above, forming the film-forming composition into a film, and enclosing a food product with the film. | 03-18-2010 |
20120034366 | CARBOHYDRATE COMPOSITIONS - Low sugar, fiber-containing carbohydrate compositions are provided which are suitable for use as substitutes for traditional corn syrups, high fructose corn syrups, and other sweeteners in food products. | 02-09-2012 |
20150072065 | CARBOHYDRATE COMPOSITIONS - Low sugar, fiber-containing carbohydrate compositions are provided which are suitable for use as substitutes for traditional corn syrups, high fructose corn syrups, and other sweeteners in food products. | 03-12-2015 |