Patents by Inventor Neil Butt
Neil Butt 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: 11231206Abstract: A lid for a heat generating device in which the heat generating device has a body with a combustion chamber disposed therein. The lid includes an air moving device, an air intake housing, and a hinge. The air moving device is configured to generate a flow of air. The air intake housing is disposed between the lid and the air moving device. The air intake housing extends out from the lid to cantilever the air moving device out from the lid. The hinge is disposed between the lid and the body and proximal to the air intake housing. The hinge is configured to provide a pivot for the lid. A weight of the air moving device counter balances at least a portion of a weight of the lid to ease pivoting of the lid into an open position.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: The Marley Company LLCInventors: Neil Butt, Joel Bodine, Michael Hostetler, Frederick Hoffmaster
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Patent number: 11143418Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a system configured to prepare and use prediction models for classifying images. Some embodiments may: obtain, via a system return temperature sensor, a system return temperature; obtain, via an appliance return temperature sensor, an appliance return temperature; and responsive to a determination that the appliance return temperature is greater than the system return temperature by at least a first threshold amount, decrease, via a hardware processor, a speed of the appliance pump.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: The Marley Company LLCInventors: Aaron Smith, Neil Butt
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Publication number: 20210207849Abstract: A lid for a heat generating device in which the heat generating device has a body with a combustion chamber disposed therein. The lid includes an air moving device, an air intake housing, and a hinge. The air moving device is configured to generate a flow of air. The air intake housing is disposed between the lid and the air moving device. The air intake housing extends out from the lid to cantilever the air moving device out from the lid. The hinge is disposed between the lid and the body and proximal to the air intake housing. The hinge is configured to provide a pivot for the lid. A weight of the air moving device counter balances at least a portion of a weight of the lid to ease pivoting of the lid into an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Neil Butt, Joel Bodine, Michael Hostetler, Frederick Hoffmaster
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Publication number: 20200318836Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a system configured to prepare and use prediction models for classifying images. Some embodiments may: obtain, via a system return temperature sensor, a system return temperature; obtain, via an appliance return temperature sensor, an appliance return temperature; and responsive to a determination that the appliance return temperature is greater than the system return temperature by at least a first threshold amount, decrease, via a hardware processor, a speed of the appliance pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2019Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Aaron Smith, Neil Butt
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Patent number: 9656216Abstract: A mixing manifold is provided. The manifold includes: a body; a first converging passageway in the body; a first diverging passageway in the body in-line and in fluid communication with the first converging passageway to form a first venturi; a first obstruction in a throat of the first venturi configured to move between two positions, a blocking position that blocks, at least in part, flow through the first venturi and an open position; a second converging passageway in the body; a second diverging passageway in the body in-line and in fluid communication with the second converging passageway to form a second venturi; and a second obstruction in the second venturi configured to move between two positions, a blocking position that blocks, at least in part, flow through the second venturi and an open position. A method of providing fluid flow through a manifold is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: THE MARLEY-WYLAIN COMPANYInventors: Ryan Hardesty, Aaron Smith, Neil Butt
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Publication number: 20150300640Abstract: An airflow proving device is provided. The device includes: a housing defining an airflow pathway; a first chamber within the housing; a second chamber within the housing located downstream in the flow pathway from the first chamber; structure in the housing defining an orifice, the orifice providing fluid communication between the first and second chamber and being part of the fluid pathway; and a pressure measuring device having a first sensor configured to monitor a pressure in the first chamber and a second sensor configured to monitor a pressure in the second chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: The Marley-Wylain CompanyInventors: Aaron Smith, Neil Butt, Ryan Hardesty
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Publication number: 20150267646Abstract: A mixing manifold is provided. The manifold includes: a body; a first converging passageway in the body; a first diverging passageway in the body in-line and in fluid communication with the first converging passageway to form a first venturi; a first obstruction in a throat of the first venturi configured to move between two positions, a blocking position that blocks, at least in part, flow through the first venturi and an open position; a second converging passageway in the body; a second diverging passageway in the body in-line and in fluid communication with the second converging passageway to form a second venturi; and a second obstruction in the second venturi configured to move between two positions, a blocking position that blocks, at least in part, flow through the second venturi and an open position. A method of providing fluid flow through a manifold is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Ryan HARDESTY, Aaron Smith, Neil Butt
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Publication number: 20150267857Abstract: A support system for an appliance includes: a transporting support having a transporting attaching interface that aligns with an appliance attaching interface wherein the transporting attaching interface and the appliance attaching interface are configured to align with each other to allow the transporting support to securely attach to the appliance via the transporting attaching interface and the appliance attaching interface; a temporary support that connects to the appliance at a place different than the appliance attaching interface; and a permanent support having a permanent attaching interface having dimensions substantially the same as the transporting attaching interface such that the permanent support attaches to the appliance at the appliance attaching interface when the transporting support is not attached to the appliance. A method for both transporting and supporting the appliance may also be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: Weil-McLainInventors: Aaron Smith, Neil Butt, James Matthew Downs
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Patent number: 7893016Abstract: A composition for treating a nucleic acid duplex, wherein the composition is capable of inhibiting denaturation of the duplex, characterised in that the composition comprises a ubiquitin-like protein and/or a macroglobulin. It has been found that ubiquitin-like proteins (e.g. ubiquitin, NEDD8, RAD23, etc.) and macroglobulins (eg. ?2-macroglobulin) are able to stabilise nucleic acid duplexes. A nucleic acid duplex which has been contacted with the composition of the invention can be subjected to more stringent processing conditions, with denaturation of the duplex being inhibited, than would otherwise be possible. Corresponding methods and uses are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2002Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: GE Healthcare UK Ltd.Inventors: Navin D. Pathirana, Neil Butt, Matthew Baker
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Patent number: 7501500Abstract: A solution for treating a nucleic acid duplex having a pH of from 3 to 11, comprising a soluble protein or mixture of proteins; and 0.1 mM to 10 mM divalent cations; wherein the nature and concentration of the protein or mixture of proteins is selected so that the solution is capable of inhibiting heat denaturation of a nucleic acid product.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Whatman, Inc.Inventors: Neil Butt, Matthew Baker, Navin Deepal Pathirana
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Publication number: 20070281316Abstract: A solution for treating a nucleic acid duplex having a pH of from 3 to 11, comprising a soluble protein or mixture of proteins; and 0.1 mM to 10 mM divalent cations; wherein the nature and concentration of the protein or mixture of proteins is selected so that the solution is capable of inhibiting heat denaturation of a nucleic acid product.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicant: Whatman, Inc.Inventors: Neil Butt, Matthew Baker, Navin Pathirana
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Patent number: 7244561Abstract: A solution for treating a nucleic acid duplex having a pH of from 3 to 11, comprising a soluble protein or mixture of proteins; and 0.1 mM to 10 mM divalent cations; wherein the nature and concentration of the protein or mixture of proteins is selected so that the solution is capable of inhibiting heat denaturation of a nucleic acid duplex.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Whatman, Inc.Inventors: Neil Butt, Matthew Baker, Navin Pathirana
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Publication number: 20050221307Abstract: A composition for treating a nucleic acid duplex, wherein the composition is capable of inhibiting denaturation of the duplex, characterised in that the composition comprises a ubiquitin-like protein and/or a macroglobulin. It has been found that ubiquitin-like proteins (e.g. ubiquitin, NEDD8, RAD23 etc.) and macroglobulins (eg. ?2-macroglobulin) are able to stabilise nucleic acid duplexes. A nucleic acid duplex which has been contacted with the composition of the invention can be subjected to more stringent processing conditions, with denaturation of the duplex being inhibited, than would otherwise be possible. Corresponding methods and uses are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2002Publication date: October 6, 2005Inventors: Navin Pathirana, Neil Butt, Matthew Baker
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Patent number: 6627226Abstract: The present invention provides for device for obtaining and storing genetic material. The device has a support and a head portion. The head portion is composed of a solid matrix for sorbing genetic material and a preserving mechanism for the protection of genetic material from degradation. Additionally, the present invention provides for a method of storing a sample of genetic material onto the swab device. In the preferred embodiment, the present invention utilizes polyester material as the solid matrix.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Whatman, Inc.Inventors: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne, Martin Smith, Neil Butt
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Publication number: 20030157520Abstract: A solution for treating a nucleic acid duplex having a pH of from 3 to 11, comprising a soluble protein or mixture of proteins; and 0.1 mM to 10 mM divalent cations; wherein the nature and concentration of the protein or mixture of proteins is selected so that the solution is capable of inhibiting heat denaturation of a nucleic acid duplex.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Neil Butt, Matthew Baker, Navin Pathirana
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Publication number: 20020146696Abstract: The present invention provides for device for obtaining and storing genetic material. The device has a support and a head portion. The head portion is composed of a solid matrix for sorbing genetic material and a preserving mechanism for the protection of genetic material from degradation. Additionally, the present invention provides for a method of storing a sample of genetic material onto the swab device. In the preferred embodiment, the present invention utilizes polyester material as the solid matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2001Publication date: October 10, 2002Inventors: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne, Martin Smith, Neil Butt
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Patent number: D935583Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: The Marley Company LLCInventors: Neil Butt, Joel Bodine, Mike Hostetler, Fred Hoffmaster, Anis Rahman, Dave DeVries, John Miller, Ross Brinkman, Clifford Krapfl