Patents by Inventor Barbara Butts

Barbara Butts has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9226514
    Abstract: An apparatus used to arrange and display decorative items or candy. A narrow stem comprises a plurality of holes running throughout the stem. A plurality of metal rods are inserted into respective holes in the stem. Each metal rod has is attached to a plastic petal, which also comprises a clip. A piece of candy can be attached to each clip and can be supported by each respective petal. The plurality of metal rods arranged in this manner create a visually appealing arrangement of decorative items or dispenser of candy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Inventor: Barbara Butts
  • Publication number: 20150164104
    Abstract: An apparatus used to arrange and display decorative items or candy. A narrow stem comprises a plurality of holes running throughout the stem. A plurality of metal rods are inserted into respective holes in the stem. Each metal rod has is attached to a plastic petal, which also comprises a clip. A piece of candy can be attached to each clip and can be supported by each respective petal. The plurality of metal rods arranged in this manner create a visually appealing arrangement of decorative items or dispenser of candy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Barbara Butts
  • Patent number: 8916216
    Abstract: An apparatus used to arrange and display decorative items or candy. A narrow stem comprises a plurality of holes running throughout the stem. A plurality of metal rods are inserted into respective holes in the stem. Each metal rod has is attached to a plastic petal, which also comprises a clip. A piece of candy can be attached to each clip and can be supported by each respective petal. The plurality of metal rods arranged in this manner create a visually appealing arrangement of decorative items or dispenser of candy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventor: Barbara Butts
  • Publication number: 20130168343
    Abstract: An apparatus used to arrange and display decorative items or candy. A narrow stem comprises a plurality of holes running throughout the stem. A plurality of metal rods are inserted into respective holes in the stem. Each metal rod has is attached to a plastic petal, which also comprises a clip. A piece of candy can be attached to each clip and can be supported by each respective petal. The plurality of metal rods arranged in this manner create a visually appealing arrangement of decorative items or dispenser of candy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventor: Barbara Butts
  • Patent number: 8298598
    Abstract: An apparatus used to arrange and display decorative items or candy. A narrow stem comprises a plurality of holes running throughout the stem. A plurality of metal rods are inserted into respective holes in the stem. Each metal rod has is attached to a plastic petal, which also comprises a clip. A piece of candy can be attached to each clip and can be supported by each respective petal. The plurality of metal rods arranged in this manner create a visually appealing arrangement of decorative items or dispenser of candy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Barbara A. Butts-Cornish
  • Publication number: 20110151067
    Abstract: An apparatus used to arrange and display decorative items or candy. A narrow stem comprises a plurality of holes running throughout the stem. A plurality of metal rods are inserted into respective holes in the stem. Each metal rod has is attached to a plastic petal, which also comprises a clip. A piece of candy can be attached to each clip and can be supported by each respective petal. The plurality of metal rods arranged in this manner create a visually appealing arrangement of decorative items or dispenser of candy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Barbara A. Butts-Cornish
  • Publication number: 20040002050
    Abstract: A method for providing professional coaching to a learner in connection with an online academic program. Course web pages are provided in connection with the online academic program. The course web pages links to a personal information web page for the learner to record his or her personal information through use of Internet-based communications. The method further includes the step of assisting the learner to establish a professional coaching relationship through use of the Internet-based communications. One or more virtual coaching sessions are provided to the learner during the academic program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Capella Education Company
    Inventors: Mary Kay Wagner, Samuel Turner Tutterow, David Marlyn Gilbert, Shelley Ruth Robbins, Stephen Walker Scofield, Jeffrey William Staggs, Barbara Butts Williams
  • Patent number: D651376
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Barbara A. Butts-Cornish