Patents by Inventor David Butts
David 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).
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Patent number: 8574549Abstract: Compositions of nanoparticles functionalized with at least one zwitterionic moiety, methods for making a plurality of nanoparticles, and methods of their use as diagnostic agents are provided. The nanoparticles have characteristics that result in minimal retention of the particles in the body compared to other nanoparticles. The nanoparticle comprises a core, having a core surface essentially free of silica, and a shell attached to the core surface. The shell comprises at least one silane-functionalized zwitterionic moiety.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthew David Butts, Robert Edgar Colborn, Peter John Bonitatibus, Jr., Amit Mohan Kulkarni, Bruce Allan Hay, Andrew Soliz Torres, Brian Christopher Bales, Michacl Ernest Marino
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Publication number: 20130105027Abstract: This disclosure details methods and techniques for inhibiting natural gas hydrate formation in gas conduits. In one embodiment, an article is provided which comprises (a) a gas conduit defining a gas flow channel; (b) an interior surface of the gas conduit; (c) a hydrate inhibiting coating on the interior surface, wherein the coating comprises: (i) component A, a one- or two-part room temperature vulcanizable polyorganosiloxane composition comprising a surface-treated filler, a condensation catalyst, and a crosslinking agent; and any reaction products thereof; and optionally (ii) component B, a hydrate release-enhancing proportion of at least one polyorganosiloxane comprising one or more silanol or alkoxy-silyl groups and comprising from about 10 weight percent to about 85 weight percent of at least one hydroxy-terminated or alkoxy-terminated polyoxyalkylenealkyl radical; and optionally (iii) any reaction products thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Biao Fang, Omprakash Samudrala, Ambarish Jayant Kulkarni, David Bruce Hall, Roderick Mark Lusted, Matthew David Butts, Shyam Sivaramakrishnan, Paul Russell Wilson, Mark Howard Giammattei, Christopher Edward Wolfe
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Publication number: 20130082244Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include organic light emitting diode (OLED) devices having hollow objects configured to scatter otherwise trapped light out of the device, thereby improving the performance of the device. The hollow objects are dispersed in one or more organic layers of the OLED device. The hollow objects may have a similar refractive index to that of air, such that visible light emitted by the emissive layer may contact the hollow objects in the OLED device and may be scattered out of the device. In some embodiments, the hollow objects may be spherical or tubular, and may be sized to be larger than the visible light wavelength spectrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Christian Maria Anton Heller, Matthew David Butts, Joseph John Shiang, Jie Jerry Liu, Kevin Henry Janora
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Patent number: 8280962Abstract: A method for displaying communication events is provided. The method includes collecting past, present, and future communication events from two or more communication services, where a communication device performs the collecting; combining the past, present, and future communication events into a communication events list, where the communication device performs the combining; and displaying the communication events list, such that past, present, and future communication events may be viewed, where the communication events list is displayed on the communication device.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Muniz, Heeral Roy, Alison Ruge, Mark Oliver, David Butt
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Patent number: 8271543Abstract: In one embodiment, an identification (ID) of a person involved in a current communication is utilized to access a communication log to determine an active time interval of a previous communication with the same person. The active time interval is utilized to identify the context material of the previous communication and access to the context material is provided during the current communication.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventor: David Butt
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Patent number: 8177771Abstract: A catheter connector for a subcutaneously placed catheter. The catheter connector can be configured for a single lumen catheter or a multiple lumen catheter. The connector facilitates precise positioning of both distal and proximal ends of a catheter, providing enhanced functionability and patient comfort.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: M. David Butts, Jordan P. Diamond, Ryan Patterson, Guy Rome, Jason R. Stats, William R. Barron
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Publication number: 20110143148Abstract: An article comprises a weatherable surface exposed to precipitation or airborne debris; and a weather resistant coating disposed on the weatherable surface, wherein the coating comprises component A, a one- or two-part room temperature vulcanizable polyorganosiloxane composition; and component B, an ice release-enhancing proportion of at least one polyorganosiloxane comprising one or more silanol or alkoxy-silyl groups and comprising from about 10 weight percent to about 85 weight percent of at least one hydroxy-terminated or alkoxy-terminated polyoxyalkylenealkyl radical; and any reaction products thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthew David Butts, John Matthew Bablin, David Gilles Gascoyne, Judith Stein, William David Richards
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Publication number: 20110047212Abstract: A method for adjusting a contact list is provided. The method includes obtaining a contact list having a list of one or more media types for a contact. Contact data is obtained. The contact data defines an accessibility of the contact to the one or more media types. The method may include determining an accessibility level for reaching the contact using the one or more media types based on the contact data. The accessibility level may be a probability of reaching the contact using the one or more media types. The contact list may be adjusted based on the determined accessibility level.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Stephen Levy, Kathleen McMurry, Steven Donovan, Heeral Roy, Alison Ruge, David Butt, Cordell Ratzlaff
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Publication number: 20100278748Abstract: Compositions of nanoparticles functionalized with at least one net positively charged group and at least one net negatively charged group, methods for making a plurality of nanoparticles, and methods of their use as diagnostic agents are provided. The nanoparticles have characteristics that result in minimal retention of the particles in the body compared to other nanoparticles. The nanoparticle comprises a core and a shell. The shell comprises a plurality of silane moieties; at least one silane moiety of the plurality is functionalized with a net positively charged group and at least one silane moiety of the plurality is functionalized with a net negatively charged group.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Peter John Bonitatibus, JR., Matthew David Butts, Robert Edgar Colborn, Amit Mohan Kulkarni, Bruce Allan Hay, Andrew Soliz Torres, Brian Christopher Bales, Michael Ernest Marino
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Publication number: 20100278749Abstract: Compositions of nanoparticles functionalized with at least one net positively charged group and at least one net negatively charged group, methods for making a plurality of nanoparticles, and methods of their use as diagnostic agents are provided. The nanoparticles have characteristics that result in minimal retention of the particles in the body compared to other nanoparticles. The nanoparticle comprises a core and a shell. The shell comprises a plurality of silane moieties; at least one silane moiety of the plurality is functionalized with a net positively charged group and at least one silane moiety of the plurality is functionalized with a net negatively charged group.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Peter John Bonitatibus, JR., Matthew David Butts, Robert Edgar Colborn, Amit Mohan Kulkarni, Bruce Allan Hay, Andrew Soliz Torres, Brian Christopher Bales, Michael Ernest Marino
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Publication number: 20100278734Abstract: Compositions of nanoparticles functionalized with at least one net positively charged group and at least one net negatively charged group, methods for making a plurality of nanoparticles, and methods of their use as diagnostic agents are provided. The nanoparticles have characteristics that result in minimal retention of the particles in the body compared to other nanoparticles. The nanoparticle comprises a core and a shell. The shell comprises a plurality of silane moieties; at least one silane moiety of the plurality is functionalized with a net positively charged group and at least one silane moiety of the plurality is functionalized with a net negatively charged group.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Peter John Bonitatibus, JR., Matthew David Butts, Robert Edgar Colborn, Amit Mohan Kulkarni, Bruce Allan Hay, Andrew Soliz Torres, Brian Christopher Bales, Michael Ernest Marino
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Publication number: 20100175984Abstract: A method for making nanoparticles comprises: providing a water-in-oil microemulsion comprising water, sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate and an oil phase; and adding a tungsten compound to the microemulsion. The molar ratio of water to sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate is equal to or greater than 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Matthew David Butts, Qijia Fu
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Publication number: 20100166664Abstract: Compositions of nanoparticles functionalized with at least one zwitterionic moiety, methods for making a plurality of nanoparticles, and methods of their use as diagnostic agents are provided. The nanoparticles have characteristics that result in minimal retention of the particles in the body compared to other nanoparticles. The nanoparticle comprises a core, having a core surface essentially free of silica, and a shell attached to the core surface. The shell comprises at least one silane-functionalized zwitterionic moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Matthew David Butts, Robert Edgar Colborn, Peter John Bonitatibus, JR., Amit Mohan Kulkarni, Bruce Allan Hay, Andrew Soliz Torres, Brian Christopher Bales, Michael Ernest Marino
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Publication number: 20100166665Abstract: Compositions of nanoparticles functionalized with at least one zwitterionic moiety, methods for making a plurality of nanoparticles, and methods of their use as diagnostic agents are provided. The nanoparticles have characteristics that result in minimal retention of the particles in the body compared to other nanoparticles. The nanoparticle comprises a core, having a core surface essentially free of silica, and a shell attached to the core surface. The shell comprises at least one silane-functionalized zwitterionic moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Matthew David Butts, Robert Edgar Colborn, Peter John Bonitatibus, JR., Amit Mohan Kulkarni, Bruce Allan Hay, Andrew Soliz Torres, Brian Christopher Bales, Michael Ernest Marino
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Publication number: 20100166666Abstract: Compositions of nanoparticles functionalized with at least one zwitterionic moiety, methods for making a plurality of nanoparticles, and methods of their use as diagnostic agents are provided. The nanoparticles have characteristics that result in minimal retention of the particles in the body compared to other nanoparticles. The nanoparticle comprises a core, having a core surface essentially free of silica, and a shell attached to the core surface. The shell comprises at least one silane-functionalized zwitterionic moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Matthew David Butts, Robert Edgar Colborn, Peter John Bonitatibus, JR., Amit Mohan Kulkarni, Bruce Allan Hay, Andrew Soliz Torres, Brian Christopher Bales, Michacl Ernest Marino
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Publication number: 20100016838Abstract: A catheter connector for a subcutaneously placed catheter. The catheter connector can be configured for a single lumen catheter or a multiple lumen catheter. The connector facilitates precise positioning of both distal and proximal ends of a catheter, providing enhanced functionability and patient comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: M. David Butts, Jordan P. Diamond, Ryan Patterson, Guy Rome, Jason R. Stats, William R. Barron
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Publication number: 20090252312Abstract: A method for displaying communication events is provided. The method includes collecting past, present, and future communication events from two or more communication services, where a communication device performs the collecting; combining the past, present, and future communication events into a communication events list, where the communication device performs the combining; and displaying the communication events list, such that past, present, and future communication events may be viewed, where the communication events list is displayed on the communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Kelly Muniz, Heeral Roy, Alison Ruge, Mark Oliver, David Butt
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Publication number: 20090254608Abstract: A system for aggregating communication events is provided. The communication system includes a communication device and a server. The server is operable to combine communication events from one or more services associated with the communication device into a communication events list. Each communication event is a past, present, or future communication event. The communication events list is transferred to and displayed on one or more communication devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: David Butt, Scott Henning, Richard Dunlap, Clay Luther
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Patent number: 7594910Abstract: A catheter connector for a subcutaneously placed catheter. The catheter connector can be configured for a single lumen catheter or a multiple lumen catheter. The connector facilitates precise positioning of both distal and proximal ends of a catheter, providing enhanced functionability and patient comfort.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2004Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: M. David Butts, Jordan P. Diamond, Ryan Patterson, Guy Rome, Jason Stats, William R. Barron
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Publication number: 20090193038Abstract: In one embodiment, an identification (ID) of a person involved in a current communication is utilized to access a communication log to determine an active time interval of a previous communication with the same person. The active time interval is utilized to identify the context material of the previous communication and access to the context material is provided during the current communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: David Butt