Patents by Inventor Kent A. Butler

Kent A. 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: 20190040849
    Abstract: The present invention features a solar-thermal power generator. The generator makes use of solar energy to heat a component of the generator which leads to the heating of air or fluid within the generator. The rise of the heated air of fluid is channeled towards turbines which turn to produce electrical power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: GRAVITY WELLS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: KENT BUTLER
  • Patent number: 9765493
    Abstract: The present invention features a flood damage prevention apparatus having a modular equilateral triangular prism enclosure with an interlocking system used to interlock and position additional modules of the apparatus during flood damage prevention deployment. The interlock system enables additional modules of the flood damage prevention apparatus to be locked in position. Each module may be protected from flood debris damage by way of a protective covering over each enclosure. The apparatus may be filled with fluid via a seal tight opening located on the surface of the enclosure which in turn may be closed using a seal tight apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: GRAVITY WELLS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Kent Butler
  • Publication number: 20170096789
    Abstract: The present invention features a flood damage prevention apparatus having a modular equilateral triangular prism enclosure with an interlocking system used to interlock and position additional modules of the apparatus during flood damage prevention deployment. The interlock system enables additional modules of the flood damage prevention apparatus to be locked in position. Each module may be protected from flood debris damage by way of a protective covering over each enclosure. The apparatus may be filled with fluid via a seal tight opening located on the surface of the enclosure which in turn may be closed using a seal tight apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: GRAVITY WELLS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: KENT BUTLER
  • Publication number: 20170087393
    Abstract: The present invention features systems, methods and devices directed to fire suppression and/or extinguishment using solid carbon dioxide and/or liquid or aqueous hydrogen. Systems and methods of deployment and/or dispersal of carbon dioxide and hydrogen (which would form water at its deployment location) are contemplated. The present invention also contemplates method(s) of fire suppression and/or extinguishment which may include the steps of: carbon dioxide canister deployment, formation of a carbon dioxide curtain and hydrogen deployment and/or dispersal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: GRAVITY WELLS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: KENT BUTLER
  • Publication number: 20150275450
    Abstract: The present invention features a flood damage prevention apparatus having a modular equilateral triangular prism enclosure with an interlocking system used to interlock and position additional modules of the apparatus during flood damage prevention deployment. The interlock system enables additional modules of the flood damage prevention apparatus to be locked in position. Each module may be protected from flood debris damage by way of a protective covering over each enclosure. The apparatus may be filled with fluid via a seal tight opening located on the surface of the enclosure which in turn may be closed using a seal tight apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventor: KENT BUTLER
  • Patent number: 6741612
    Abstract: An apparatus for deployment in an outdoor environment for extending the electrical communication distance of digital data signals includes electrical isolation means for various electromagnetic effects and a high speed pulse reshaper and repeater. The isolation means includes low capacitance electric pulse suppression means so that maximum signal distance can be achieved without loss of usable pulse shape and isolation transformers on differential signal pairs that retain magnetization at elevated temperatures so that signals are not blocked. As a further feature, extended logic is included whereby the type of signals can be distinguished, thus allowing the apparatus to be daisy-chained with like apparatus or used between a termination and a line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Omninet Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Kent A. Butler, Alma K. Schurig
  • Patent number: 6646546
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for deployment in an outdoor environment for managing and distributing Ethernet-type data communication signals. The apparatus includes electrical isolation elements for various electromagnetic effects and a high speed pulse reshaper and repeater. The isolation elements include low capacitance electric pulse suppression devices so that maximum signal distance can be achieved without loss of usable pulse shape and isolation transformers on differential signal pair that retain magnetization at elevated temperatures so that signals are not blocked. As a further feature, a management protocol is included whereby the type of signals can be autonomously distinguished, managed, secured and redirected, thus allowing the apparatus to be operated with compatible devices in a daisy-chained and start switch fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Omninet Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Kent A. Butler, Alma K. Schurig
  • Patent number: RE40827
    Abstract: An apparatus for deployment in an outdoor environment for extending the electrical communication distance of digital data signals includes electrical isolation means for various electromagnetic effects and a high speed pulse reshaper and repeater. The isolation means includes low capacitance electric pulse suppression means so that maximum signal distance can be achieved without loss of usable pulse shape and isolation transformers on differential signal pairs that retain magnetization at elevated temperatures so that signals are not blocked. As a further feature, extended logic is included whereby the type of signals can be distinguished, thus allowing the apparatus to be daisy-chained with like apparatus or used between a termination and a line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Brookline Flolmstead LLC
    Inventors: Kent A. Butler, Alma K. Schurig