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).

  • Publication number: 20210041119
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hung M. PHAM, Stuart K. MORGAN, Brian R. BUTLER
  • Patent number: 10767878
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hung M. Pham, Stuart K. Morgan, Brian R. Butler
  • Patent number: 10760804
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hung M. Pham, Stuart K. Morgan, Brian R. Butler
  • Patent number: 10760803
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hung M. Pham, Sahil Popli, Brian R. Butler, Winfield S. Morter
  • Publication number: 20190154285
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hung M. Pham, Stuart K. Morgan, Brian R. Butler
  • Publication number: 20190154286
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hung M. PHAM, Stuart K. MORGAN, Brian R. BUTLER
  • Publication number: 20190154287
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hung M. PHAM, Sahil POPLI, Brian R. BUTLER, Winfield S. Morter
  • Patent number: 10087936
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. Pax, Stephen Barry Tummino, Troy R. Brostrom, Anthony Joseph Dahlinghaus, Brian R. Butler
  • Patent number: 10066622
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. Pax, Stephen Barry Tummino, Troy R. Brostrom, Anthony Joseph Dahlinghaus, Brian R. Butler, Hua Xu, Mindy Lanzer
  • Publication number: 20170314558
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. PAX, Stephen Barry TUMMINO, Troy R. BROSTROM, Anthony Joseph DAHLINGHAUS, Brian R. BUTLER, Hua XU, Mindy LANZER
  • Publication number: 20170306960
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. PAX, Stephen Barry TUMMINO, Troy R. BROSTROM, Anthony Joseph DAHLINGHAUS, Brian R. BUTLER
  • Patent number: 8042251
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce H. Asmus, Brian R. Butler, Ray Adney, Timothy G. J. Ehr
  • Publication number: 20090292347
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: BRUCE H. ASMUS, BRIAN R. BUTLER, RAY ADNEY, TIMOTHY G.J. EHR
  • Patent number: 7186099
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John P Elson, Brian R Butler
  • Publication number: 20020106295
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: John P. Elson, Brian R. Butler
  • Patent number: 6428296
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Copeland Corporation
    Inventors: John P. Elson, Brian R. Butler
  • Patent number: 6306108
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Brian R. Butler
  • Patent number: 6001071
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Inventor: Brian R. Butler
  • Patent number: 5951447
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Inventor: Brian R. Butler
  • Patent number: 5647826
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Inventor: Brian R. Butler