Patents by Inventor Dane Butzer

Dane Butzer 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: 20090194650
    Abstract: An accessory storage mirror that includes a mirror and one or more accessory holders attached to or configured to attach to the surface of the mirror. In a preferred embodiment, the mirror includes a magnetically active material backing the mirror, and the accessory holders include magnets. The magnets preferably are rare-earth Neodymium magnets, and the accessory holders include a non-scratch backing. The accessory storage mirror provides an aesthetically pleasing setting for viewing and displaying jewelry and accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Christine Corvo, Dane Butzer
  • Publication number: 20070176792
    Abstract: A traffic control device information display system, including (a) a receiver that receives first information about a traffic control device, (b) a relay that transmits second information to a processor responsive to the first information, (c) the processor, wherein the processor processes the second information to determine identification information for the traffic control device and to determine if the traffic control device has been improperly moved or knocked down, and (d) a display that displays the identification information to an operator and that indicates if the traffic control device has been improperly moved or knocked down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: George Butzer, Dane Butzer
  • Publication number: 20060144467
    Abstract: A funnel that includes at least four flat sides. The sides form a passage with a first opening and a second opening. The first opening is wider and taller than the second opening. At least one of the four flat sides includes one or more slots for attaching a bag such as a leaf bag. The funnel can be pre-formed or cast. However, the funnel preferably is made from a flat piece of material that includes at least two end sections, at least three middle sections, and creases between the end sections and the middle sections. When the piece of material is folded at the creases such that the end sections at least partially overlap, the piece of material forms the funnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Rosemary Butzer, Dane Butzer
  • Publication number: 20050007343
    Abstract: A cell-mouse comprising a cellular phone that doubles as a mouse for a laptop or other computer. Also, a card adapted to be inserted into a laptop or other computer that enables the computer to communicate with a cell-mouse through the cell-mouse's cellular communication hardware, and a laptop or other computer adapted to communicate with a cell-mouse through the cell-mouse's cellular communication hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventor: Dane Butzer
  • Publication number: 20030166375
    Abstract: A restraint that reduces breast movement while a person exercises or performs some other activity, as well as a method of using the restraint. The restraint includes a strap that fits across the tops of the person's breasts, under the person's arms, and around the person's back, and also includes an adjustable fastener for fastening the strap together. At least part of the strap is sufficiently elastic so as to ensure a close fit, but is also sufficiently inelastic so that the restraint avoids contributing to movement of the breasts during exercising or other activities. The strap preferably is at least one inch wide at a portion that fits across the tops of the breasts. The strap can be all of a uniform width, or the strap can be shaped so as to be wider at the portion that fits across the tops of the breasts. Other arrangements are possible. Preferably, the strap is all of a single elastic material and the fastener is a velcro fastener. The restraint can be adapted to be worn in addition to a bra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Natalie Rose Noel, Dane Butzer