Patents by Inventor Brian R. Butler
Brian R. 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: 20210041119Abstract: A control system for a mitigation device includes a processor and a computer-readable medium that includes instructions executable by the processor. The instructions include monitoring a first measured particulate matter (PM) level of a conditioned space. The first measured PM level includes PM having a first range of sizes. The instructions further include monitoring a second measured PM level of the conditioned space. The second measured PM level includes PM having a second range of sizes. The first and second ranges are different but overlapping. The instructions also include asserting, in response to the first measured PM level being greater than a first predetermined threshold, an activation signal. The activation signal forces operation of a fan of the mitigation device. The instructions include asserting, in response to the second measured PM level being greater than a predetermined percentage of the first measured PM level, the activation signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hung M. PHAM, Stuart K. MORGAN, Brian R. BUTLER
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Patent number: 10767878Abstract: An indoor air quality (IAQ) system for a building includes a relative humidity (RH) sensor. The RH sensor is configured to measure a RH of the air within the building. At least one of a thermostat and an IAQ control module is configured to control humidification of the building based on the RH measured by the RH sensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hung M. Pham, Stuart K. Morgan, Brian R. Butler
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Patent number: 10760804Abstract: An indoor air quality (IAQ) system for a building includes a relative humidity (RH) sensor. The RH sensor is configured to measure a RH of the air within the building. At least one of a thermostat and an IAQ control module is configured to control humidification of the building based on the RH measured by the RH sensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hung M. Pham, Stuart K. Morgan, Brian R. Butler
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Patent number: 10760803Abstract: An indoor air quality (IAQ) system for a building includes a relative humidity (RH) sensor. The RH sensor is configured to measure a RH of the air within the building. At least one of a thermostat and an IAQ control module is configured to control humidification of the building based on the RH measured by the RH sensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hung M. Pham, Sahil Popli, Brian R. Butler, Winfield S. Morter
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Publication number: 20190154285Abstract: An indoor air quality (IAQ) system for a building includes a relative humidity (RH) sensor. The RH sensor is configured to measure a RH of the air within the building. At least one of a thermostat and an IAQ control module is configured to control humidification of the building based on the RH measured by the RH sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hung M. Pham, Stuart K. Morgan, Brian R. Butler
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Publication number: 20190154286Abstract: An indoor air quality (IAQ) system for a building includes a relative humidity (RH) sensor. The RH sensor is configured to measure a RH of the air within the building. At least one of a thermostat and an IAQ control module is configured to control humidification of the building based on the RH measured by the RH sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hung M. PHAM, Stuart K. MORGAN, Brian R. BUTLER
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Publication number: 20190154287Abstract: An indoor air quality (IAQ) system for a building includes a relative humidity (RH) sensor. The RH sensor is configured to measure a RH of the air within the building. At least one of a thermostat and an IAQ control module is configured to control humidification of the building based on the RH measured by the RH sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hung M. PHAM, Sahil POPLI, Brian R. BUTLER, Winfield S. Morter
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Patent number: 10087936Abstract: A compressor may include first and second scrolls, a seal assembly and a valve ring. The first scroll may include a first end plate having a discharge passage, a modulation port, and a biasing passage. The modulation port may be in communication with a first pocket formed between spiral wraps of the first and second scrolls. The biasing passage may be in communication with a second pocket formed between spiral wraps of the first and second scrolls. The modulation valve ring is axially displaceable relative to the seal assembly and the first scroll between first and second positions. The valve ring may abut an end plate of the first scroll and close the modulation port when in the first position. The valve ring may abut an axially-facing surface of the seal assembly and is spaced apart from the end plate to open the modulation port when in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dennis D. Pax, Stephen Barry Tummino, Troy R. Brostrom, Anthony Joseph Dahlinghaus, Brian R. Butler
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Patent number: 10066622Abstract: A compressor may include first and second scrolls, a seal assembly and a valve ring. The first scroll may include a first end plate having a discharge passage, a modulation port, and a biasing passage. The modulation port may be in communication with a first pocket formed between spiral wraps of the first and second scrolls. The biasing passage may be in communication with a second pocket formed between spiral wraps of the first and second scrolls. The modulation valve ring is axially displaceable relative to the seal assembly and the first scroll between first and second positions. The valve ring may abut an end plate of the first scroll and close the modulation port when in the first position. The valve ring may abut an axially-facing surface of the seal assembly and is spaced apart from the end plate to open the modulation port when in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dennis D. Pax, Stephen Barry Tummino, Troy R. Brostrom, Anthony Joseph Dahlinghaus, Brian R. Butler, Hua Xu, Mindy Lanzer
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Publication number: 20170314558Abstract: A compressor may include first and second scrolls, a seal assembly and a valve ring. The first scroll may include a first end plate having a discharge passage, a modulation port, and a biasing passage. The modulation port may be in communication with a first pocket formed between spiral wraps of the first and second scrolls. The biasing passage may be in communication with a second pocket formed between spiral wraps of the first and second scrolls. The modulation valve ring is axially displaceable relative to the seal assembly and the first scroll between first and second positions. The valve ring may abut an end plate of the first scroll and close the modulation port when in the first position. The valve ring may abut an axially-facing surface of the seal assembly and is spaced apart from the end plate to open the modulation port when in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dennis D. PAX, Stephen Barry TUMMINO, Troy R. BROSTROM, Anthony Joseph DAHLINGHAUS, Brian R. BUTLER, Hua XU, Mindy LANZER
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Publication number: 20170306960Abstract: A compressor may include first and second scrolls, a seal assembly and a valve ring. The first scroll may include a first end plate having a discharge passage, a modulation port, and a biasing passage. The modulation port may be in communication with a first pocket formed between spiral wraps of the first and second scrolls. The biasing passage may be in communication with a second pocket formed between spiral wraps of the first and second scrolls. The modulation valve ring is axially displaceable relative to the seal assembly and the first scroll between first and second positions. The valve ring may abut an end plate of the first scroll and close the modulation port when in the first position. The valve ring may abut an axially-facing surface of the seal assembly and is spaced apart from the end plate to open the modulation port when in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dennis D. PAX, Stephen Barry TUMMINO, Troy R. BROSTROM, Anthony Joseph DAHLINGHAUS, Brian R. BUTLER
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Patent number: 8042251Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Bruce H. Asmus, Brian R. Butler, Ray Adney, Timothy G. J. Ehr
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Publication number: 20090292347Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: BRUCE H. ASMUS, BRIAN R. BUTLER, RAY ADNEY, TIMOTHY G.J. EHR
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Patent number: 7186099Abstract: A scroll-type compressor is provided in an inclined or inverted position with an oil sump disposed adjacent to a gas inlet of the scroll wraps to allow droplets of oil to be entrained in the gas being compressed so that the oil droplets in the gas can cool the scroll wraps. An oil injection fitting also extends through the compressor shell and communicates lubricating oil to a lubrication passage in the crankshaft for providing lubricant to the bearings of the crankshaft of the compressor and other components. The oil injection fitting is supplied with lubricant from an externally disposed source.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John P Elson, Brian R Butler
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Publication number: 20020106295Abstract: A horizontal scroll-type compressor is provided with an oil injection fitting that extends through the compressor shell and communicates lubricating oil to a lubrication passage in the crankshaft for providing lubricant to the compressor and other components. The oil injection fitting is supplied with lubricant from an externally disposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: John P. Elson, Brian R. Butler
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Patent number: 6428296Abstract: A horizontal scroll-type compressor is provided with an oil injection fitting that extends through the compressor shell and communicates lubricating oil to a lubrication passage in the crankshaft for providing lubricant to the compressor and other components. The oil injection fitting is supplied with lubricant from an externally disposed source.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2001Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Copeland CorporationInventors: John P. Elson, Brian R. Butler
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Patent number: 6306108Abstract: An aquatic exercise and rehabilitation device includes a cycle assembly mounted in a vessel containing water. The cycle assembly includes a seat and a pivotally mounted handlebar on each side of the seat. A pair of pedals is rotationally mounted with each pedal connected to a respective handlebars by a linkage for transmitting the motion of the handlebars and pedals to each other. The motor drive assembly is connected to the pedals for causing rotation to the pedals.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1999Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Inventor: Brian R. Butler
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Patent number: 6001071Abstract: An aquatic exercise and rehabilitation device includes a cycle assembly mounted in a vessel containing water. The cycle assembly includes a seat and a pivotally mounted handlebar on each side of the seat. A pair of pedals is rotationally mounted with each pedal connected to a respective handlebars by a linkage for transmitting the motion of the handlebars and pedals to each other. The motor drive assembly is connected to the pedals for causing rotation to the pedals.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1998Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Inventor: Brian R. Butler
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Patent number: 5951447Abstract: An aquatic exercise and rehabilitation device includes an exercise cycle which is mounted in a tank or water holding vessel. The user would sit on a seat and the user's legs would be placed on pedals connected to the wheel. The wheel unit can be rotated from the force from the user or alternatively the rotational force could be imparted by a rotating drive surface which contacts the wheel unit. A particularly suitable form of rotating drive surface is a treadmill which optionally offers an alternative form of underwater exercise. Another form of drive surface is a cycle.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Inventor: Brian R. Butler
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Patent number: 5647826Abstract: An aquatic exercise and rehabilitation device includes an exercise cycle which is mounted in a tank or water holding vessel. The user would sit on a seat and the user's legs would be placed on pedals connected to the wheel. The wheel unit can be rotated from the force from the user or alternatively the rotational force could be imparted by a rotating drive surface which contacts the wheel unit. A particularly suitable form of rotating drive surface is a treadmill which optionally offers an alternative form of underwater exercise.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1995Date of Patent: July 15, 1997Inventor: Brian R. Butler