Patents by Inventor Barry Butler
Barry Butler 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).
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Publication number: 20230119718Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed including a tri-layer orthotic system having a heel portion and a forefoot portion to support respective heel and forefoot portions of a foot through at least a portion of a gait cycle. The tri-layer orthotic system can include an upper layer suspended over a mid-layer and a base layer to create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section, and a front spring section. A distal toe portion of the mid-layer can form the forefoot portion of the tri-layer orthotic system and a heel upper layer portion of the upper layer can form the heel portion of tri-layer orthotic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Patent number: 11528956Abstract: A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer; and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: SubioMed, Inc.Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Patent number: 11528957Abstract: A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer, and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: SubioMed, Inc.Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Patent number: 10888447Abstract: A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer; and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Publication number: 20200178643Abstract: A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer; and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Publication number: 20200113274Abstract: A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer, and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Patent number: 10477917Abstract: A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer; and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Publication number: 20180303652Abstract: A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer; and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Publication number: 20180192735Abstract: A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer; and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Patent number: 9943432Abstract: A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer; and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Patent number: 9943133Abstract: A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer; and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Patent number: 9839568Abstract: A suspension walker which may be weighted or unweighted is provided. The suspension walker includes a sole plate having a rocker bottom, a yoke portion and an extension leg attached to the yoke portion. A boot received by a patient's foot is operably coupled to the yoke portion by a first fastener and to an upper portion of the extension leg by a second fastener. An extension leg may be operably coupled at a hinge axis to an upper hinged portion. The hinge axis is configured to be aligned with the knee. A below the knee collar operably and securely couples the boot to the extension leg and the yoke portion. An above the knee collar operably secures the upper hinged portion to the patient's thigh.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Publication number: 20170273398Abstract: A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer; and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Publication number: 20160279014Abstract: A suspension walker which may be weighted or unweighted is provided. The suspension walker includes a sole plate having a rocker bottom, a yoke portion and an extension leg attached to the yoke portion. A boot received by a patient's foot is operably coupled to the yoke portion by a first fastener and to an upper portion of the extension leg by a second fastener. An extension leg may be operably coupled at a hinge axis to an upper hinged portion. The hinge axis is configured to be aligned with the knee. A below the knee collar operably and securely couples the boot to the extension leg and the yoke portion. An above the knee collar operably secures the upper hinged portion to the patient's thigh.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: BARRY A. BUTLER
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Patent number: 9364383Abstract: A suspension walker which may be weighted or unweighted is provided. The suspension walker includes a sole plate having a rocker bottom, a yoke portion and an extension leg attached to the yoke portion. A boot received by a patient's foot is operably coupled to the yoke portion by a first fastener and to an upper portion of the extension leg by a second fastener. An extension leg may be operably coupled at a hinge axis to an upper hinged portion. The hinge axis is configured to be aligned with the knee. A below the knee collar operably and securely couples the boot to the extension leg and the yoke portion. An above the knee collar operably secures the upper hinged portion to the patient's thigh.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Patent number: 9241971Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions, and kits for treating a skin condition caused by a bacterial infection at a skin depth with a topical ointment comprising vancomycin hydrochloride. Also disclosed herein are methods, compositions, and kits for testing susceptibility of vancomycin for treating a bacterial infection at a skin depth, and of optimizing a topical ointment therapeutic regimen.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: KUROBE, LLCInventors: Barry Butler, William Stringer, Colin Butler, Jeremy Brace, Ronil Patel
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Publication number: 20160015774Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions, and kits for treating a skin condition caused by a bacterial infection at a skin depth with a topical ointment comprising vancomycin hydrochloride. Also disclosed herein are methods, compositions, and kits for testing susceptibility of vancomycin for treating a bacterial infection at a skin depth, and of optimizing a topical ointment therapeutic regimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Barry Butler, William Stringer, Colin Butler, Jeremy Brace, Ronil Patel
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Publication number: 20150282560Abstract: An orthotic having a lever rotatably coupled to the underside of the orthotic is provided. A tensioning member is coupled at a first end to the lever and coupled to the underside of the orthotic at a second end. The orthotic may include one or more cut segments along a partial length thereof to which the tensioning member is coupled to cause the orthotic to rotate downward by a therapeutic angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Publication number: 20150282555Abstract: A bi-layer orthotic having an orthotic portion and a base layer is provided. The orthotic portion is operably coupled at a heel thereof to the base layer by a coupling. The coupling may comprise an off axis rotator axel or an arcuate rotator follower. The bi-layer orthotic is configured to provide therapeutic correction to a pronated or supinated foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventor: Barry A. Butler
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Patent number: 9066559Abstract: A tri-layer energy return system is provided. The tri-layer energy return system includes a base; an orthotic; a platen directly or indirectly operably coupled to the base, the orthotic or both. A lever including a slide portion is movably received by said base. A tensioning member is coupled to said orthotic at an attachment point thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Inventor: Barry A. Butler