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Allen Butler, Pittsboro, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080232032	Anode for use in electrolytic capacitors - A capacitor anode that is formed from ceramic particles (e.g., Nb	09-25-2008

Andrew Butler, Baton Rouge, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080213803	ASSESSMENT OF NEURONS IN THE ARCUATE NUCLEUS TO SCREEN FOR AGENTS THAT MODIFY FEEDING BEHAVIOR - Screening methods of use in identifying agents that affect caloric intake, food intake, appetite, and energy expenditure are disclosed herein. These methods are used to identify agents of use in treating obesity, or that can be used to decrease the weight of a subject. These methods can also be used to identify agents of use in treating anorexia or cachexia and can be used to increase appetite and to increase the weight and lean body mass of a subject.	09-04-2008
20090209461	MODIFICATION OF FEEDING BEHAVIOR - Methods are disclosed for decreasing calorie intake, food intake, and appetite in a subject. The methods include peripherally administering a therapeutically effective amount of PYY or an agonist thereof to the subject, thereby decreasing the calorie intake of the subject.	08-20-2009

Andrew A. Butler, Baton Rouge, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090253619	Novel peptide involved in energy homeostasis - The expression of a mRNA encoding a putative 76 amino acid, secreted protein (“Enho1”) was found to negatively correlate with fasting triglyceride and cholesterol levels. A recombinant adenovirus was used to increase the expression of Enho1 mRNA in two mouse models of obesity, KK-A	10-08-2009
20100299769	NOVEL PEPTIDE INVOLVED IN ENERGY HOMEOSTASIS - The expression of a mRNA encoding a putative 76 amino acid, secreted protein (“Enho1”) was found to negatively correlate with fasting triglyceride and cholesterol levels. A recombinant adenovirus was used to increase the expression of Enho1 mRNA in two mouse models of obesity, KK-A	11-25-2010

Andrew M. Butler, Novi, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100189516	LANDSCAPE SOIL AND WATER RETENTION DEVICE - Disclosed is an exemplary landscape soil and moisture retaining device. The retaining device may include a wall having a first region and a second region adjacent the first region, the second region inclined relative to the first region, and a flange extending outward from the first region of the wall. The retaining device may further include a raised lip extending from the flange and defining an upper edge of the retaining device. The second region of the wall defining a bottom edge of the retaining device, such that the flange is arranged between the upper and bottom edges of the retaining device.	07-29-2010

Benyamin Butler, Slyvania, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100180746	Constant Force Mechanical Scribers and Methods for Using Same In Semiconductor Processing Applications - A scribing system comprising a mounting mechanism, stylus, and force generating mechanism is provided. The mounting mechanism is configured to rotate an elongated object in such a manner that the object is subjected to a bow effect wherein a middle portion of the object bends relative to the end portions of the object. The stylus is for scribing the object at a position x along the long dimension of the object while the mounting mechanism rotates the object. The force generating mechanism is connected to the stylus so that the stylus applies the same constant force to the elongated object regardless of the position x along the long dimension of the object that the stylus is positioned, while the mounting mechanism rotates the object and thereby subjects the object to the bow effect, thereby scribing the object.	07-22-2010
20110132170	Constant Force Mechanical Scribers and Methods for Using Same In Semiconductor Processing Applications - A scribing system comprising a mounting mechanism, stylus, and force generating mechanism is provided. The mounting mechanism is configured to rotate an elongated object in such a manner that the object is subjected to a bow effect wherein a middle portion of the object bends relative to the end portions of the object. The stylus is for scribing the object at a position x along the long dimension of the object while the mounting mechanism rotates the object. The force generating mechanism is connected to the stylus so that the stylus applies the same constant force to the elongated object regardless of the position x along the long dimension of the object that the stylus is positioned, while the mounting mechanism rotates the object and thereby subjects the object to the bow effect, thereby scribing the object.	06-09-2011

Bradley A. Butler, Ottawa, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110204665	Gripper - A gripper includes a housing defining an interior area and having a work surface, the work surface defining an opening to the interior area. The gripper includes a pair of outer stationary plates in the interior area that are fixed to the housing, each having a plurality of linear first hooks extending away from the work surface. The first hooks are angled parallel to one another and toward a housing first end. An inner plate is positioned in the interior area between the outer plates and includes linear second hooks extending away from the work surface. The second hooks are angled parallel to one another and opposite the first hooks. The inner plate is movable between a grip configuration and a release configuration. An actuator causes the inner plate to selectively move toward a housing second end to the grip configuration and toward the first end to the release configuration.	08-25-2011

Bradley K. Butler, Spencer, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110009806	MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING ONE OR MORE ACTIVE STRANDS - The present embodiments provide an elongate medical device comprising a plurality of strands twisted in a generally helical manner to form a tubular shape having a longitudinal axis. A first strand of the plurality of strands is moveable with respect to at least a second strand of the plurality of strands. Actuation of the one or more strands may perform a medical function or actuate an associated distal component. A working lumen of the tubular member may remain unobstructed for delivery of medical components or fluids.	01-13-2011

Braeden Butler, Madison, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090029398	Microbial ATP extraction and detection system - The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for single-step extraction and detection of ATP levels from microbial cells. The disclosed compositions are formulated to efficiently elicit bioluminescent detection of ATP among a broad variety of different microorganisms using a common single-step reagent composition. Additional luminescence-based methods are provided for identifying other useful extracting agents or for screening compounds for their pharmaceutical or biological effects on microbial cells.	01-29-2009

Brian Patrick Butler, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100076882	RATE EXCEPTION MANAGEMENT TOOL - The innovation relates to a system and/or methodology for the convenient and consistent determination of rate exceptions for banking products. The system provides for a rate exception component that determines one or more proposed exception rates based on a customer's score, and information regarding the competitive banking environment for similar banking products. The customer scores and competitive banking environment data are determined by a data analytics component, which can update the data at regular intervals or when modifications to the data occur.	03-25-2010

Brian R. Butler, Monticello, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090292347	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEATING AND COOLING DURING STENT CRIMPING - Methods of heating and cooling during a crimping process are disclosed. One method includes providing a cooling source to cool the stent and/or drug eluting coating of the stent while crimping the stent onto the balloon, and providing a heating source to heat the balloon while crimping the stent onto the balloon. Another method includes introducing a cooling fluid through a passage in one or more of the plurality of crimping elements of the crimping apparatus to cool the crimping elements while crimping the stent onto the balloon, and introducing a heating fluid through the elongate shaft of the balloon catheter to heat the balloon while crimping the stent onto the balloon.	11-26-2009

Bruce Wayne Butler, Sharpsville, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090085808	Microwave communication package - A microwave communication package is constructed on an electrically conducting base plate having a first side defining a base plate cavity, with an antenna apparatus mounted on an opposite, second side. A dielectric substrate on the first side of the base plate covers the base plate cavity; and sealing apparatus contacting the dielectric substrate and the base plate completely around the base plate cavity hermetically seals the cavity. Circuitry mounted on a surface of the substrate within the base plate cavity includes one or more microstrip lines communicating components to one or more waveguides comprising openings extending through the base plate; and the waveguides are coupled at their opposite ends to the antenna apparatus.	04-02-2009

Christopher R. Butler, Allentown, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090133515	Devices and Methods For Performing Inspections, Repairs, and/or Other Operations Within Vessels - Devices and methods facilitate inspections, repairs, and other operations within vessels without human entry into the vessels, and without introducing contaminants that could reduce the purity of materials held in the vessels below predetermined minimum levels.	05-28-2009
20090134172	Vessels With Personnel Access Provisions - Embodiments of vessels include personnel access provisions having welded or otherwise permanent connections that substantially reduce the potential for leakage into or out of the vessels by way of the personnel access provisions.	05-28-2009

Daniel Butler, Summerville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090099610	METHODS OF STABILIZING THE SACROILIAC JOINT - Methods of stabilizing the sacroiliac joint by placing an expandable device in the joint to generate laterally opposing forces against the iliac and sacral surfaces of the SI joint to securely seat the device in a plane generally parallel to the SI joint. The expandable device is coated with or otherwise contains a bone material to promote fusion of the joint. The expandable device used in methods of the present invention can be, for example, an expandable cage, a balloon, a balloon-expandable stent or a self-expanding stent.	04-16-2009

Daniel Butler, Chandler, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080215765	Detecting Connection to a USB Host or Hub Without Using an Extra Status Input - A low power Universal Serial Bus (USB) capable device uses a weak pull-up resistance that is coupled to at least one data line of the USB for detection of when the USB capable device is connected to a USB host or hub. When the USB capable device is not connected to the USB host or hub, USB peripheral, including the USB transceiver, USB voltage regulator, serial interface and/or USB logic circuits required for USB operation may be powered down to conserve power drawn by the USB capable device. When the USB capable device is connected to the USB host or hub, a voltage from the weak pull-up will be significantly reduced, thus signaling that the USB peripheral and associated circuits should be powered up for normal USB operation.	09-04-2008

Darrell Erick Butler, Macomb, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100229837	EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - A method for controlling an automotive canister purge valve in fluid communication with an evaporative canister includes selecting a purge flow rate of increase for the purge valve based on a hydrocarbon concentration in a fluid stream exiting the evaporative canister, and operating the purge valve based on the selected rate.	09-16-2010

David K. Butler, Billings, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090018173	Method for controlling the yeast-to-filamentous growth transition in fungi - A method for controlling yeast-to-filamentous growth transition in fungi comprising contacting a fungal cell with an anti-fungal small molecule in an amount effective to reduce or inhibit the yeast-to-filamentous growth transition, wherein the anti-fungal small molecule is 5-(p-Bromobenzylidine)-α-isopropyl-4-oxo-2-thioxo-3-thiozolidineacetic acid or an analog thereof. A method for treating fungal infections comprising contacting one or more fungal cells with an anti-fungal small molecule in an amount effective to control the fungal infection, wherein the anti-fungal small molecule is 5-(p-Bromobenzylidine)-α-isopropyl-4-oxo-2-thioxo-3-thiozolidineactic acid or an analog thereof.	01-15-2009

David Paul Butler, Tigard, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100020340	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VISUAL CALIBRATION OF PRINTERS - A method and system for improving visual calibration of a printing device is disclosed. A Pan-Dimensional Mechanism can be utilized for calibrating the printing device so that a gamma curve can be created once for each halftone. A grey calibration and a color calibration can be implemented under different light sources utilizing a comb pattern and a snowflake pattern for displaying color display parameters. A delta in value can be determined between composite greys associated with different light sources which can be added to an internal calibration value associated with a particular light source for color calibration. Such an approach can be implemented utilizing a touch screen front panel with various display methods for user interactions in order to set the color display parameters.	01-28-2010

David W. Butler, Destrehan, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080220967	ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE-SUPPORTED GROUP 6 METAL AMIDE CATALYSTS FOR OLIGOMERIZATION OF ETHYLENE - A catalyst composition for the preparation of oligomeric and/or polymer derivatives of olefin monomers, said composition comprising a Group 6 metal amide complex, a Group 1, 2, 12, 13, or 14 metal hydrocarbyl composition or compound, and a solid support comprising aluminum phosphate.	09-11-2008

David Wayne Butler, Vienna, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090193728	Window Casing - Window assemblies that include window casings are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment of a window assembly includes a window casing that is assembled with a window frame by clips. Each clip is compressed between the window casing and the window frame as the window casing is moved toward an installed position. The clips expand at the installed position to retain the window casing to the window frame at the installed position. Another exemplary embodiment of a window assembly includes a window casing with a top member and side members that are connected by mitered mating surfaces and provide the appearance that the top member and the side members are butt jointed.	08-06-2009

Duane M. Butler, Anoka, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090046721	MERGING MULTIPLE NETWORK DATA FLOWS - The disclosure presents techniques for merging multiple data flows in a network such as a Passive Optical Network (PON). The PON comprises an interface module and network nodes connected to the interface module via an optical fiber link. Each network node further serves client devices. The client devices request multiple data flows, requiring the interface module to serve multiple data flows to a network node for delivery to the devices. The interface module merges received data flows to permit multiple flows to be processed by a single segmentation and reassembly (SAR) engine, reducing hardware cost and complexity within the node. However, subunits associated with different data flows within a merged data flow are not interleaved with one another. Instead, the subunits associated with an original unit of information are transmitted contiguously within the merged data flow, facilitating identification and reassembly of the subunits for a particular microflow.	02-19-2009
20110029645	SECURE DHCP PROCESSING FOR LAYER TWO ACCESS NETWORKS - In general, this disclosure describes network security techniques that may accommodate legitimate movement of a subscriber device while preventing MAC collisions that may result from configuration errors or MAC spoofing attempts. MAC spoofing may result in packets directed to one subscriber device being sent instead to another subscriber device. By modifying an access node or a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server to allow only authorized subscriber devices on the access network, layer two collisions (“MAC collisions”) may be prevented.	02-03-2011
20110030032	SECURE DHCP PROCESSING FOR LAYER TWO ACCESS NETWORKS - In general, this disclosure describes network security techniques that may accommodate legitimate movement of a subscriber device while preventing MAC collisions that may result from configuration errors or MAC spoofing attempts. MAC spoofing may result in packets directed to one subscriber device being sent instead to another subscriber device. By modifying an access node or a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server to allow only authorized subscriber devices on the access network, layer two collisions (“MAC collisions”) may be prevented.	02-03-2011
20110032951	MERGING MULTIPLE NETWORK DATA FLOWS - The disclosure presents techniques for merging multiple data flows in a network such as a Passive Optical Network (PON). The PON comprises an interface module and network nodes connected to the interface module via an optical fiber link. Each network node further serves client devices. The client devices request multiple data flows, requiring the interface module to serve multiple data flows to a network node for delivery to the devices. The interface module merges received data flows to permit multiple flows to be processed by a single segmentation and reassembly (SAR) engine, reducing hardware cost and complexity within the node. However, subunits associated with different data flows within a merged data flow are not interleaved with one another. Instead, the subunits associated with an original unit of information are transmitted contiguously within the merged data flow, facilitating identification and reassembly of the subunits for a particular microflow.	02-10-2011

Edward Butler, Gilbert, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110099111	Method and Process of billing for goods leveraging a single connection action - A method and system provided for a single-action with which the customer places an order and receives goods by the single action of connecting an electrical vehicle (EV) to a charging station according to the business terms associated with this invention, the affiliated organizations that purchase or support the operation of the invention participate in a business “franchise” operation whereby all affiliated organizations increase their revenues as the volume of EV charging events increases.	04-28-2011
20110099144	Method and process of administrating recharging of electric vehicles using low cost charge stations - A method and system is provided in which an electric automotive charging station connects to the host computer system using un-dedicated network resource contained within the electric vehicle to be charged enabling un-supervised (non-networked) deployment of said charging stations.	04-28-2011
20110191186	Method of autonomously recommending charging event of electric vehicle based on multiple factors and displaying carbon footprint data and personalized advertising via the vehicle display - A method and system is provided in which a computer system within the Electrical Vehicle periodically connects to a remote database which recommends to the driver to start a charge event based on location and proximity to a charging station, discharge history, power capacity, power cost, time of day, and power generation means (e.g. solar vs. coal), as well as displaying vehicle carbon footprint data and dynamically delivered advertising.	08-04-2011

Elizabeth L. Butler, Kittery, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080236943	SOUND PROOFING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A low-cost and easy to manufacture static structure and method for soundproofing walls, floors, and/or ceilings of rooms in new and/or existing construction utilizes an asphalt based flexible membrane as one or more sound absorbing layers which may be applied to an existing wall panel or first applied to one or more unmounted wall panels to form a laminated structure which is then affixed to the walls, floor or ceiling to be soundproofed. The wall panel is preferably gypsum wallboard. Each sound absorbing layer, in addition to soundproofing, may also serve to prevent or at least reduce air or water infiltration to and from the room.	10-02-2008
20090288360	SOUND PROOFING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A low-cost and easy to manufacture static structure and method for soundproofing walls, floors, and/or ceilings of rooms in new and/or existing construction utilizes an asphalt based flexible membrane as one or more sound absorbing layers which may be applied to an existing wall panel or first applied to one or more unmounted wall panels to form a laminated structure which is then affixed to the walls, floor or ceiling to be soundproofed. The wall panel is preferably gypsum wallboard. Each sound absorbing layer, in addition to soundproofing, may also serve to prevent or at least reduce air or water infiltration to and from the room.	11-26-2009

Eric Butler, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100318976	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTING A CUSTOMIZED WEB ANALYTICS APPLICATION - A method for constructing a customized web analytics application comprises providing a base analytics code, including a base data mining code and a plurality of tokens corresponding to unincorporated code snippets, and incorporating code snippets as selected to create the application where each code snippet is configured to track a different custom web analytic. The system displays a selection of at least one web analytic to track and receives user selection of at least one displayed web analytic to track over a wide area network. Once selected, an unincorporated code snippet corresponding to each selected displayed web analytic is retrieved from a library of such code snippets. The code snippet is then substituted in place of its corresponding token within the base analytics code to create a customized analytics code. The customized code is finalized by removing the remaining tokens and the finalized code transmitted to the user for incorporation into their web pages.	12-16-2010

Floyd W. Butler, Newaygo, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110114444	CONVEYOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LATERALLY DISPLACING ARTICLES - A conveyor system and method of laterally displacing articles includes a conveyor defining a conveying surface and conveying articles in a longitudinal direction with the conveying surface. A diverting assembly is positioned diagonally at least partially across the conveying surface. The diverting assembly travels generally vertically between a non-actuated position below the conveying surface and an actuated position extending above the conveying surface. The diverting assembly has a diverting surface that is adapted to laterally displace articles on the conveying surface when in the actuated position.	05-19-2011
20110233031	BELT DRIVE CONVEYOR WITH POWER TAP OFF - A conveyor system includes a transport member having a conveying surface that is configured to transport articles in a transport direction, an endless strip and a drive for propelling the endless strip. A power tap off is provided between the strip and the transport member. The power tap off has an input that is driven by the strip and an output that drives the transport member. The power tap off provides a positive transfer of power from the strip to the transport member.	09-29-2011

Frank Butler, Lafayette, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100313645	TEST PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE CONCENTRATION AND RELATIVE DISTRIBUTION OF SIZED PARTICLES IN A DRILLING FLUID - A method of determining a particle size distribution in a wellbore fluid including collecting a volume of mud from a vibratory separator, sampling a volume of the collected mud, and testing the volume of collected mud with a test kit to determine the concentration of a sized additive in the mud is disclosed. A system for determining particle size distribution of a fluid, the system including a vibratory separator, a meter configured to receive a separated material from the vibratory separator, a counter configured to count the number of loads collected by the meter, a test kit including a sieve and a measuring tube, and a centrifuged configured to receive the measuring tube is also disclosed.	12-16-2010

George H. Butler, Mesa, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080247047	HOMOGENIZING OPTICAL BEAM COMBINER - An optical homogenizing and combining apparatus, comprises a one piece, hollow, tubular body having a first input leg, a second input leg and an output leg, each leg having a polygonal cross-section and highly reflective interior surfaces in accordance with an embodiment. The body has a shape corresponding to first and second bent tubes, the tubes being truncated along a plane and joined at a junction lying in the plane. The a first end of the first tube defines the first input leg, a first end of the second tube defines the second input leg, and a second end of the first tube and a second end of the second tube define the output leg.	10-09-2008

Gregory Butler, Lapeer, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090260906	Automotive Vehicle Engine Apparatus - An automotive vehicle engine apparatus includes an air intake system. In a further aspect of the present application, an automotive vehicle engine apparatus includes an air intake manifold, an air box and an air scoop. Another aspect of the present application employs an air intake shaker and a supercharger. A method of manufacturing and/or operating an air intake system is also provided.	10-22-2009

Greg W. Butler, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110171731	COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING PLATELET CONTENTS - This document provides methods and materials relating to platelet lysates. For example, methods and materials for using platelet lysate compositions to grow adult stem cells, to differentiate adult stem cells, to grow primary cell cultures, to grow tumor stem cells, and to identify effective growth factors are provided.	07-14-2011

Holly J. Butler, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100199389	Targeted integration into the Zp15 locus - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for targeted integration of an exogenous sequence into a plant Zp15 locus, for example, for expression of a polypeptide of interest.	08-05-2010

Holly Jean Butler, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090320159	Nucleic acid compositions conferring disease resistance - This invention encompasses the identification and isolation of genes that confer disease control properties in plants, as well as plants comprising such genes. These genes are derived from the following sources:	12-24-2009
20100269223	DIG-3 INSECTICIDAL CRY TOXINS - DIG-3 Cry toxins, polynucleotides encoding such toxins, and transgenic plants that produce such toxins are useful to control insect pests.	10-21-2010
20110119786	INOSITOL POLYPHOSPHATE 2-KINASE GENES AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to newly identified polynucleotides and polypeptides in the phytic acid biosynthetic pathways, variants and derivatives of the same; methods for making the polynucleotides, polypeptides, variants, derivatives and antagonists. In particular, the invention relates to polynucleotides encoding inositol polyphosphate 2-kinase (IPP2-K) and polypeptides exhibiting such activity to modulate the phytic acid biosynthesis in such a way as to decrease phytic acid and/or increase the non-phytic acid phosphorous, especially in corn or soy animal feedstuffs.	05-19-2011

Jack Butler, Hamilton, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110227313	JIFFY STAND / KICK STAND HAVING ATTACHED PLATE - A coaster for a jack stand or kick stand may attach to the jack stand or kick stand of a motorcycle. The coaster may be bolted to the jack stand or kick stand, or, in some embodiments, the coaster may be attached to the jack stand or kick stand with a swivel mechanism. The stand-attached coaster may prevent the motorcycle from sinking into the ground when the motorcycle is parked on its Rick stand or jack stand. With the stand-attached coaster, there is no need to hold up the motorcycle to place a coaster stand. Instead, the user may simply lower the jiffy stand or kick stand and set the motorcycle.	09-22-2011

James Christopher Butler, Sidney, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090273264	FLAPPER MECHANISM FOR A REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator has a housing and first and second doors. The first door mounted to the housing for rotation about a first pivot axis. The second door is mounted to the housing for rotation about a second pivot axis. The refrigerator further includes a flapper mechanism having a main body portion mounted to the door by at least one hinge member for movement between first position and a second position. The flapper mechanism is movable from the first position to the second position in response to movement of the first door from an open position to a closed position. The flapper mechanism includes a stop member carried by the main body portion. The stop member is biased into engagement with the hinge member to normally maintain the main body portion in the first position.	11-05-2009

James T. Butler, Rockaway, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080318631	BASE STATION AND COMPONENT CONFIGURATION FOR VERSATILE INSTALLATION OPTIONS - A wireless communication base station assembly includes at least one base band unit (	12-25-2008

Jason E. Butler, Apache Junction, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100000006	GLOVE HAVING WEIGHT-RECEIVING FEATURES AND WEIGHTED FEATURES - A glove includes a glove body including opposing dorsal and palmar side panels, opposing proximal and distal ends, a wrist portion formed in the proximal end, and finger stalls formed in the distal end. An elongate strap has an inner end secured to the wrist portion of the glove body and an opposed free outer end, and a plurality of weight-receiving pockets formed in the elongate strap between the inner end of the elongate strap and the outer end of the elongate strap. Corresponding engagement and complemental engagement elements are carried by the elongate strap. The elongate strap is movable between a first position extending away from the wrist portion and a second position wrapped about the wrist portion engaging the engagement element to the complemental engagement element securing the elongate strap in the second position.	01-07-2010

Jeffrey A. Butler, Derry, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100231329	BAW STRUCTURE WITH REDUCED TOPOGRAPHIC STEPS AND RELATED METHOD - According to one embodiment, a method of forming a segment of a layer of material, where the segment of the layer of material has at least one tapered sidewall, is disclosed, where the method includes forming a mask over the layer of material. The method includes etching the mask and the layer of material in an etch process by controlling an etch rate of the mask and an etch rate of the layer of material so as to form the segment of the layer of material with the at least one tapered sidewall. A first etch chemistry is used to etch the mask and a second etch chemistry is used to etch the layer of material. The etch rates of the mask and the layer of material can be controlled by controlling a ratio of the first and second etch chemistries. The method can be utilized to fabricate BAW structures.	09-16-2010

Jeffrey M. Butler, Beaverton, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090046735	METHOD FOR PROVIDING PRIORITIZED DATA MOVEMENT BETWEEN ENDPOINTS CONNECTED BY MULTIPLE LOGICAL CHANNELS - A data network and a method for providing prioritized data movement between endpoints connected by multiple logical channels. Such a data network may include a first node comprising a first plurality of first-in, first-out (FIFO) queues arranged for high priority to low priority data movement operations; and a second node operatively connected to the first node by multiple control and data channels, and comprising a second plurality of FIFO queues arranged in correspondence with the first plurality of FIFO queues for high priority to low priority data movement operations via the multiple control and data channels; wherein an I/O transaction is accomplished by one or more control channels and data channels created between the first node and the second node for moving commands and data for the I/O transaction during the data movement operations, in the order from high priority to low priority.	02-19-2009

Jesse Blair Butler, Greenville, SC US

Joel Lee Butler, Eugene, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110134339	HEALTHCARE TELEVISION SYSTEM APPARATUS - An apparatus interposed between a healthcare pillow speaker and an internally-unmodified commodity television where said apparatus powers the pillow speaker, enables the pillow speaker to control the television and drives the pillow speaker with said television audio content. The apparatus is designed to attain applicable healthcare safety approvals. The apparatus is designed to be compatible with standard healthcare equipment and to be placed within new and existing installations. The apparatus can selectively shut off the audio drivers to reduce noise. The apparatus generates its own audio content for the pillow speaker. The apparatus can enable, disable, set access timers, track and report on user access and equipment operational. The apparatus can internally configure limits and alternatives in how the television equipment will be controlled.	06-09-2011

John D. Butler, Lexington, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090142097	Toner Transfer Systems With An Adjustable Transfer Belt For Use In An Image Forming Device - The present application is directed to toner transfer systems with an adjustable transfer belt. The transfer belt transfers toner images from a first location to a second location. Two or more support rolls position and drive the transfer belt. A tensioning device is operatively connected to one of the support rolls. The tensioning device moves the support roll between a first position that places a first amount of tension on the belt, and a second position that places a lesser second amount of tension on the belt. The support roll is in the first position during image formation, and in the second position during non-image formation such as storage and shipping.	06-04-2009

John F. Butler, Lititz, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080274367	RECOVERED HIGH STRENGTH MULTI-LAYER ALUMINUM BRAZING SHEET PRODUCTS - A multi-layer metallurgical product comprising a core aluminum alloy, purposefully tailored through chemistry and processing route to resist recrystallization during the brazing cycle to intentionally exploit the higher strengths immediately after brazing of a deformed and recovered microstructure, the core aluminum alloy being positioned on one side to an aluminum alloy interliner designed to be resistant to localized erosion, which, in turn, is adjacent to a 4xxx cladding alloy. The multi-layer product can be fabricated at least in part via any multi-alloy ingot casting processes such as the Simultaneous Multi-Alloy Casting process or the Unidirectional Solidification of Castings process.	11-06-2008

Joseph Butler, Warren, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090269951	FLEXIBLE POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE - A power distribution module for a vehicle includes an insulating housing including a component grid, the component grid defining a plurality of circuit protection footprints, the housing further including at least one connector mount or terminal mating location; a printed circuit board (“PCB”) located within the housing and beneath the component grid, the PCB holding a plurality of fuse mounting terminals and at least one connector mounting terminal, the PCB including a plurality of conducting traces connecting the fuse mounting terminals to the at least one connector mounting terminal; and a cover that threadingly engages the housing, the threading engagement leading to a locking of the cover to the housing that tends to prevent the cover from loosening from the housing when the vehicle is being driven, the locking of the cover able to be overcome by a person so that the cover can be unthreaded readily from the housing.	10-29-2009
20110084549	FLEXIBLE POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE - A power distribution module for a vehicle includes an insulating housing including a component grid, the component grid defining a plurality of circuit protection footprints, the housing further including at least one connector mount or terminal mating location; a printed circuit board (“PCB”) located within the housing and beneath the component grid, the PCB holding a plurality of fuse mounting terminals and at least one connector mounting terminal, the PCB including a plurality of conducting traces connecting the fuse mounting terminals to the at least one connector mounting terminal; and a cover that threadingly engages the housing, the threading engagement leading to a locking of the cover to the housing that tends to prevent the cover from loosening from the housing when the vehicle is being driven, the locking of the cover able to be overcome by a person so that the cover can be unthreaded readily from the housing.	04-14-2011

Kala Butler, Trenton, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090128268	ELECTROMAGNETIC RECIPROCATING ENGINE - An electromagnetic engine comprises an electromagnet having opposing magnetic poles at ends thereof. A non-magnetic rigid support is mounted for oscillatory stroke movement relative to the electromagnet. A crankshaft is coupled to the support; a sensor is coupled to the crankshaft and outputs a crankshaft position signal. First and second permanent magnets are affixed to the support on either side of the electromagnet and are oriented so as to present the same magnetic pole to each respective end of the electromagnet. The permanent magnets are spaced from one another by a distance approximately equal to the distance between the first and second ends of the electromagnet plus the stroke movement of the support. A timing circuit is operative to switch the electromagnet between first and second energized states in response to the crankshaft position signal. Also disclosed is an electromagnetic engine in which a piston moves along guide rails.	05-21-2009

Karlene H. Butler, Newark, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080301842	PLANT RNA TRANSPORT AND RNA-DIRECTED RNA POLYMERASE PROTEINS - This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a RNA-directed RNA polymerase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a substantial portion of the RNA-directed RNA polymerase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the RNA-directed RNA polymerase in a transformed host cell.	12-04-2008
20090013432	PLASTIDIC PHOSPHOGLUCOMUTASE GENES - This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a plastidic phosphoglucomutase protein. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a substantial portion of the plastidic phosphoglucomutase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the plastidic phosphoglucomutase in a transformed host cell.	01-08-2009
20090035765	Polynucleotides and methods for making plants resistant to fungal pathogens - This invention relates to polynucleotide sequences encoding a gene that can confer resistance to the plant pathogen	02-05-2009
20090055967	POLYNUCLEOTIDES AND POLYPEPTIDES INVOLVED IN POST-TRANSCRIPTIONAL GENE SILENCING - This invention relates to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding polypeptides involved in post-transcriptional gene silencing. The invention also relates to construction of a recombinant DNA construct encoding all or a portion of the polypeptide involved in post-transcriptional gene silencing, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the recombinant DNA construct results in production of altered levels in a transformed host cell of the polypeptide involved in post-transcriptional gene silencing.	02-26-2009
20090307798	Polynucleotides and Methods for Making Plants Resistant to Fungal Pathogens - This invention relates to polynucleotide sequences encoding genes that can confer resistance to the plant pathogen	12-10-2009
20100275324	Compositions and Methods for Altering Tocotrienol Content - The invention provides isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides that alter tocol content in seeds. The invention further provides expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants containing the nucleic acids. The present invention further provides methods for altering tocol content in seeds.	10-28-2010
20110119787	FRUCTAN BIOSYNTHETIC ENZYMES - This invention relates to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding fructosyltransferases. More specifically, this invention relates to polynucleotides encoding 1-FFTs, 6-SFTs, or 1-SSTs. The invention also relates to the construction of a recombinant DNA constructs encoding all or a portion of the fructosyltransferases, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the recombinant DNA construct results in production of altered levels of the fructosyltransferases in a transformed host cell.	05-19-2011

Kevin R. Butler, State College, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110035808	ROOTKIT-RESISTANT STORAGE DISKS - Rootkit-resistant disks (RRD) label all immutable system binaries and configuration files at installation time. During normal operation, the disk controller inspects all write operations received from the host operating system and denies those made for labeled blocks. To upgrade, the host is booted into a safe state and system blocks can only be modified if a security token is attached to the disk controller. By enforcing immutability at the disk controller, a compromised operating system is prevented from infecting its on-disk image.	02-10-2011

Lance H. Butler, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080200827	Apparatus For Converting Electromyographic (Emg) Signals For Transference to a Personal Computer - The present invention is a circuit for acquiring EMG signals and transferring it directly to a standard personal computer (PC) by converting the EMG signals to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. Once the EMG signals have been stored on the PC and made available to a doctor or other clinician, they may be displayed, tested, and/or manipulated to determine the relative health of the muscle that generated the original EMG signals.	08-21-2008

Lee W. Butler, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090111340	Ergonomic hand grips for watercraft - The invention comprises a non-slip foam pad that provides an ergonomically shaped grip for the hands for use on a personal water craft surface, such as a surfboard or body board, to provide for maximum grip during maneuvers which involve moving through oncoming water while maintaining a grip on said watercraft.	04-30-2009

Leroy Butler, Detroit, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100024832	HYGIENIC ORAL BIB - An oral bib includes a thin sheet protective shield portion having resistance to the passage of a sexually transmitted disease microbe therethrough. The shield portion is configured to overlie a chin and mouth region of a wearer and has opposing sides. A strap is adapted to secure said shield portion to a wearer head.	02-04-2010

Margaret Butler, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090015044	RETRACTABLE CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY FOR CHILD SEAT - A cup holder assembly for a child seat movable between a retracted position and an extracted position includes an inner cup holder bracket, a medial cup holder slide movably attached to the cup holder bracket, and an outer cup holder floor pivotally attached to the cup holder slide. The cup holder slide and the cup holder floor move along an arc relative to the cup holder bracket, and the cup holder floor rotates relative to the cup holder slide and the cup holder bracket. The cup holder bracket has a rail guide and the cup holder slide includes a corresponding rail operable for slidingly engaging the rail guide. The cup holder slide further includes a lip that engages a corresponding ledge on the cup holder floor to rotate the cup holder floor as the cup holder slide is moved from the retracted position to the extracted position.	01-15-2009

Margaret F. Butler, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090183689	Portable, rechargeable insect control apparatus and method of operation - A system for controlling insects is provided. The system includes an insect control compound reservoir. A pump receives an insect control compound from the insect compound reservoir and pressurizes the insect control compound. A rechargeable battery provides power to the pump. A plurality of nozzles receive the pressurized insect control compound and generate an insect control compound mist. A controller receives a first command to cause the pump to begin operation and a wireless signal to cause the pump to stop operation.	07-23-2009

Mary Butler, Charleston, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080263763	PATIENT SUPPORT INCLUDING TURN ASSIST, LOW AIR LOSS, OR INTEGRATED LATERAL TRANSFER - A patient support including turn assist, low air loss or integrated lateral transfer. The patient support is adapted to support a bariatric patient and includes a turning bladder for turning or assisting in turning a bariatric patient.	10-30-2008
20090249552	Support Surface with Inflatable Core Zones - A mattress includes a core portion having independently inflatable head, seat and foot zones, each of which includes at least an A bladder and a B bladder. Pressure within all the core portion A bladders is adjustable separately from pressure within all the core portion B bladders. Pressure within the A bladders of a given zone are adjustable separately from pressure within the B bladders of the given zone. Pressure within the A bladders of a given zone are separately adjustable from pressure within the A bladders of zones other than the given zone, and pressure within the B bladders of a given zone are separately adjustable from pressure within the B bladders of zones other than the given zone.	10-08-2009

Matt Butler, Beaverton, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090070485	Automated Media Delivery System - An automatic graphics delivery system that operates in parallel with an existing Web site infrastructure is provided. The system streamlines the post-production process by automating the production of media through content generation procedures controlled by proprietary tags placed by an author within URLs embedded within Web documents.	03-12-2009
20090089422	Automated Media Delivery System - An automatic graphics delivery system that operates in parallel with an existing Web site infrastructure is provided. The system streamlines the post-production process by automating the production of media through content generation procedures controlled by proprietary tags placed by an author within URLs embedded within Web documents.	04-02-2009
20100153495	Automated Media Delivery System - An automatic graphics delivery system that operates in parallel with an existing Web site infrastructure is provided. The system streamlines the post-production process by automating the production of media through content generation procedures controlled by proprietary tags placed by an author within URLs embedded within Web documents.	06-17-2010

Matthew G. Butler, Little Silver, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110232122	DRYING AND WARMING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A drying and warming apparatus is provided, comprising a table top having a substantially horizontal planar surface, a top side, and a bottom side; a fan assembly means adjacent the bottom side of the table top; a heating element adjacent the fan assembly; a casing comprising a top portion attached to the bottom side of the table top, a bottom portion remote from the top portion, and a wall vertically extending between the top and bottom portions, the casing arranged substantially perpendicular to the table top and extending downwardly from the bottom side of the table top to substantially encase the fan assembly means; a drying rack adjacent the bottom portion of the casing, the drying rack comprising a frame and at least one drying rod transversely secured within the frame; and at least one support member for supporting the table top, fan assembly means, casing and drying rack.	09-29-2011

Michael Butler, Windham, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100078564	APPARATUS AND METHOD PROVIDING A HAND-HELD SPECTROMETER - According to one aspect, an IR spectrometer includes a light source adapted to illuminate a sample, a grating adapted to spectrally disperse a light that has illuminated the sample, a MEMS array adapted to be electrostatically actuated by a controller to control a diffraction of the light, a detector configured to detect the light, and a power source adapted to supply power to the light source and to the MEMS array, wherein the controller is adapted to control the MEMS array so as to manage a power consumption of the IR spectrometer. In one embodiment, the IR spectrometer includes a housing sized and arranged to house the light source, the grating, the MEMS array, the controller, the detector, to and the power source in a hand-held device.	04-01-2010

Michael A. Butler, Windham, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090257063	ADJUSTABLE TWO DIMENSIONAL LAMELLAR GRATING - An adjustable two-dimensional lamellar grating system including a lamellar grating and a movable mirror disposed substantially parallel to one another, and an interferometer using the adjustable lamellar grating system. In one example, the lamellar grating includes a dielectric wafer having a dielectric wafer having a plurality of periodically spaced recesses formed therein, wherein the dielectric wafer has higher reflectivity at its surface facing the movable mirror than at a second opposing surface. In one example, the system also includes a mechanism for moving the mirror relative to the dielectric wafer.	10-15-2009

Michael S. Butler, Fishers, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110004251	SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM - A spinal fixation system includes a pedicle screw having a longitudinal axis. A fixation element is configured to connect the pedicle screw to at least one additional pedicle screw. A coupling mechanism includes a pedicle screw securing device adapted to secure the coupling mechanism to the pedicle screw and a fixation element securing device configured to secure the coupling mechanism to the fixation element. A fastening mechanism is configured to fasten both the pedicle screw securing device and the fixation element securing device. The fastening mechanism is located along the longitudinal axis of the pedicle screw.	01-06-2011

Paul K. Butler, Keswick, VA US

Phillip C. Butler, Middleville, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090065330	CONVEYOR SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for accumulating articles on transport conveyors, for efficiently merging articles, and for automatically controlling sortation speed are disclosed. Transport conveyor beds upstream of an accumulation conveyor bed may be controlled to more densely pack articles, as well as to more timely deliver articles to the downstream subsystem when accumulation terminates. Slugs of articles in a merge subsystem may be released based on a prioritization scheme that heavily weighs the ability of the slug to attach to the next-most downstream slug. A combination of closed and open-looped control of the slug's movement may be used to accurately position slugs on the merge bed. A downstream sortation speed may be automatically adjusted based on the amount of merge traffic.	03-12-2009

Rebecca Butler, Bowie, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090233631	System for reporting incidents using a text message - A process and system used for reporting and processing incidents of aggressive, dangerous, and discourteous drivers using Short Message Service (SMS) data, also known as “text messaging” using key words or characters. A hand held electronic device is used to send a text message location reporting emergency or non-emergency information to a central processing unit. By establishing a process and system that utilizes mobile hand held electronic devices or cell phones to report emergency and non-emergency information through text messaging and downloading that information to the central processing unit, this data is then put through a filtration process to allow the most serious road violators and those needing help to be easily retrieved. The information is then transmitted to a subscriber via text message and/or email for corrective action or for dispatching emergency help.	09-17-2009

Rob Butler, Middletown, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100279673	Remotely Locating and Commanding a Mobile Device - Methods and systems are presented for remotely commanding a mobile device. In one aspect, a method includes receiving input identifying a mobile device, presenting to a user one or more remote commands corresponding to the mobile device, receiving user input selecting a remote command from the one or more presented remote commands, generating a remote command message instructing the mobile device to execute the selected remote command, and transmitting the remote command message to a server for publication in a message topic. Further, a selectable list of mobile devices associated with a remote management account can be presented to the user, the selectable list including information uniquely identifying each mobile device. Additionally, the selectable list of mobile devices can include an indication of whether an included mobile device is online.	11-04-2010

Robert J. Butler, Coralville, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100274848	MANAGING NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN NETWORK NODES AND STREAM TRANSPORT PROTOCOL - A stream transport protocol supports realtime network communications between communicants operating on respective network nodes. The stream transport protocol supports remote management of client communication sessions, including provisioning of each pair of client network nodes with a respective session definition defining a respective peer-to-peer session over a network connection between the constituent client network nodes of the pair. The stream transport protocol has relatively low computational resource requirements so that realtime communications performance can be achieved using a wide range of computing devices and network connections that currently are available.	10-28-2010

Roger Butler, Centerville, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090097657	Constructive Channel Key - A method of generating a constructive channel key includes providing an issuer with a card public key as the keying part of a CKM credential. An ephemeral key pair is computed by the issuer using pre-established enterprise domain parameters. A shared value for the ephemeral private key and the card public key is computed using D-H key agreement. The ephemeral private key is destroyed. The shared value is combined with a static key value. The static key value is split into four blocks. The first block is truncated to be used for a session encryption key. The second block is truncated to be used for a session MAC key. The third block is truncated to be used for a session key encryption key. The fourth block is truncated to be used for an initial IVEC.	04-16-2009

Roger Butler, Centreville, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110178930	Multiple Level Access with SILOS - A silo system process includes providing a partner with a digitally-signed CKM authorization key by an issuer, thereby allowing the partner to create a silo of an agreed size on a storage medium. The owner of the storage medium provides a personal card for provisioning. The partner creates a silo on the personal card. The partner instantiates a silo and provisions the silo with partner-specific CKM keys. The partner notifies the issuer by that the silo has been created, thereby allowing the issuer to track creation of silos on each card for card management and billing purposes. The partner manages the silo by using the partner-specific keys.	07-21-2011

Sean W. Butler, Lafayette, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100269966	Scented Balloon Cover and Methods of Scenting the Same - A method of scenting a balloon cover, the method including placing an inflatable scented balloon inside at least one cover, wherein a membrane wall of the balloon comprises a fragrance, inflating the balloon within the at least one cover, wherein the balloon transfers the fragrance to the at least one cover, and allowing the at least one cover to absorb the fragrance, thereby providing a scent to the at least one cover and surrounding environment. The cover is adapted to surround the scented inflatable balloon, wherein the body is made of a material that is adapted to absorb a fragrance from the balloon, and wherein the body includes a safety flap assembly adapted to allow the balloon to be placed inside the cover.	10-28-2010

Shane Butler, Laramie, WY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100265499	PROGRAMMABLE RAMAN TRANSDUCER - A programmable Raman transducer is disclosed for detecting the presence or absence of a preselected compound in a sample. The transducer, in a preferred embodiment, includes a laser source for generating laser light for illuminating the sample. Collector optics, absent a spatial filter, are used for collecting Raman-scattered light from the sample. A detector generates spectral data from the Raman-scattered light, and a digital processor compares the spectral data to a database of spectral data on selected compounds, including the preselected compound to generate a binary signal indicating presence or absence of the preselected compound.	10-21-2010

Stephen C. Butler, Newport, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110073293	Thermal Wick Cooling For Vibroacoustic Transducers - A soft thermally-conductive wick is provided to be connected between the metallic components on a transducer and onto a thermal sink. Beryllia ceramic is provided to improve heat flux within the transducer while maintaining electrical insulation. The wick provides adequate heat flux and such that the mass and stiffness of the wick do not adversely affect the vibroacoustic properties of the transducer in the frequency band of interest. The mass of the wick attachment is considered in the transducer design with the location and direction of the wick attachment designed so as to not introduce rocking modes or other adverse affects in the frequency band of interest. The wick may be strung, coiled, folded or configured in many ways between the transducer and the thermal sink to ensure that no acoustic or vibrational energy is transmitted down the length of the wick.	03-31-2011

Stephen P. Butler, Blacksburg, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100333218	TRANSGENIC PROTEINS FROM MULTI-GENE SYSTEMS, METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, USES AND THE LIKE RELATING THERETO - A non-human transgenic mammalian animal, as described above, contains one or more exogenous double stranded DNA sequence(s) stably integrated into the genome of the animal, which comprises trans-acting regulatory units controlling expression of DNA sequences encoding proteins to be secreted into the milk of transgenic mammals. The DNA sequence of the trans-regulatory gene encodes transcriptional activating proteins, which are not secreted but made in a temporally controlled and mammary tissue specific manner. The DNA sequence containing the protein to be secreted in the milk is constructed on a separate gene sequence under the regulation of a minimal promoter and a trans-activation binding domain. The transgenic mammals are preferably pigs, cows, sheep, goats and rabbits. A related composition and method for making transgenic proteins which require specialized propeptides for proper post-translational processing is also described.	12-30-2010

Steven J. Butler, Humbolt, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080284120	Handtruck - A handtruck includes a tower having upper and lower ends and a handle adjacent the tower upper end. A support plate is generally adjacent the tower lower end and extends outwardly, the support plate configured to support a load. At least one wheel is operatively coupled to the tower or support plate. The handtruck includes an ejection member for moving the load from the support plate. The ejection member includes an elongate lever having upper and lower ends and being pivotally coupled to the tower. The ejection member includes a pushplate pivotally coupled to the lever and is movable between a rest configuration when the elongate lever upper end is relatively adjacent the tower and an offload configuration when the elongate lever upper end is relatively distant to the tower. A distal end of the pushplate is in slidable contact with the pushplate when moving between rest and offload configurations.	11-20-2008

Tara A. Butler, Little Silver, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110232122	DRYING AND WARMING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A drying and warming apparatus is provided, comprising a table top having a substantially horizontal planar surface, a top side, and a bottom side; a fan assembly means adjacent the bottom side of the table top; a heating element adjacent the fan assembly; a casing comprising a top portion attached to the bottom side of the table top, a bottom portion remote from the top portion, and a wall vertically extending between the top and bottom portions, the casing arranged substantially perpendicular to the table top and extending downwardly from the bottom side of the table top to substantially encase the fan assembly means; a drying rack adjacent the bottom portion of the casing, the drying rack comprising a frame and at least one drying rod transversely secured within the frame; and at least one support member for supporting the table top, fan assembly means, casing and drying rack.	09-29-2011

Thomas M. Butler, Hudson, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100173085	BLENDS OF FLUOROALKYL-CONTAINING ESTER OLIGOMERS WITH POLYDICARBODIIMIDE(S) - For imparting enhanced water-repellency and oil-repellency properties to substrates compositions comprising blends of (A) one or more ester oligomers and (B) one or more polycarbodiimides. Also methods for applying such compositions and articles treated with such compositions.	07-08-2010

Todd N. Butler, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100140338	POSTAL MAILERS WITH ADJUSTABLE DIMENSIONS - Mailers for securing and protecting stress-sensitive or frangible articles for safe processing by automated postal processing equipment. The mailer may include a first panel adhesively bonded with a second panel to define a pocket between the first and second panels. The pocket is configured to receive an article. The second panel has a first edge and a second edge spaced from the first edge by a height of the second panel or a length of the second panel. The mailer further includes a flap with a first section attached along a fold line to the first edge of the second panel, a second section, and a line of weakening between the first and second sections. The first section is configured to fold along the line of weakening relative to the second section. The first and second sections are configured to fold along the fold line relative to the second panel.	06-10-2010

Tom Butler, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090139990	Portable Box for Carrying Items - A telescoping box includes a lid. The upper section of the box includes lids which are frictionally engagable therewith. The lids include speaker assemblies as part of each lid. The lids are removable and include connection points for audio signal sources such as MP3 players.	06-04-2009

Walker Butler, Scottsdale, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100026490	Foliage penetrating sensor array for intrusion detection - An intrusion detection system that is capable of foliage penetration is disclosed employing an array of field disturbance transceivers operating at UHF frequencies. The array of transceivers generate a multiplicity of RF fields between nearby units and detect the presence of intruders by detecting disturbances in these fields. The emitted UHF signals used to generate the RF fields are also used to provide a communication link between transceivers in the array and to a control station. The control station facilitates the operation of the array from a remote monitoring site. A method of array deployment provides multiple opportunities to detect an intruder and secondarily provides redundant communication links in case of a sensor failure. Automatic means of setting detection thresholds based on environmental conditions assures a high probability of detection along with a low false alarm rate.	02-04-2010

William Emerson Butler, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090105640	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.	04-23-2009
20100004592	BI-DIRECTIONAL HANDLE FOR A CATHETER - The present invention is a catheter actuation handle for deflecting a distal end of a tubular catheter body having first and second actuation wires extending from a proximal end of the body. The handle comprises a first grip portion, a bearing assembly, and an actuator. The first grip potion includes a pivot with a pathway extending through the pivot. The pathway is generally parallel to a longitudinal centerline of the first grip portion. The bearing assembly is located on the first grip portion proximal to the pivot. The actuator is pivotally coupled to the pivot and includes first and second ends that are laterally offset from the longitudinal centerline and are on opposite sides of the centerline from each other. When the distal end of the handle is coupled to the proximal end of the body, the first and second actuation wires extend along the pathway to the bearing assembly. The bearing assembly diverts the first actuation wire to a first connection point on the actuator and the second actuation wire to a second connection point on the actuator.	01-07-2010

William H. Butler, Tuscaloosa, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110170341	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING MAGNETIC TUNNELING JUNCTIONS USABLE IN SPIN TRANSFER TORQUE MAGNETIC MEMORIES - A method and system for providing a magnetic junction are described. The method and system include providing a free layer, a symmetry filter, and a pinned layer. The free layer has a first magnetic moment switchable between stable states when a write current is passed through the magnetic junction. The symmetry filter transmits charge carriers having a first symmetry with higher probability than charge carriers having another symmetry. The pinned layer has a second magnetic moment pinned in a direction. The symmetry filter resides between the free layer and the pinned layer. At least one of the free layer and the pinned layer lies in a plane, has the charge carriers of the first symmetry in a spin channel at a Fermi level, lacks the charge carriers of the first symmetry at the Fermi level in another spin channel, and has a nonzero magnetic moment component perpendicular to the plane.	07-14-2011

William Hill Butler, Tuscaloosa, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110211272	MAGNETIC FIELD DETECTING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A disclosed device having a principle axis and including a magnetoresistive stack, the magnetoresistive stack having first and second opposing surfaces, the magnetoresistive stack including a free layer, a spacer layer, and a reference layer, wherein the spacer layer is positioned between the first and reference layer, the free layer includes magnetic material having a free magnetic orientation in a first plane; the spacer layer includes a nonmagnetic material; and the reference layer includes a magnetic material having a pinned magnetic orientation in a second plane, wherein the second plane is perpendicular to the first plane and parallel to the principle axis of the device; an insulating layer at least a portion of the outer surface of the magnetoresistive stack; a shielding layer surrounding at least a portion of the insulating layer; and a conducting layer, wherein the conducting layer provides electrical connection between the magnetoresistive stack and the shielding layer.	09-01-2011