Patents by Inventor Bennett M. Butters

Bennett M. Butters 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: 20220226663
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a portable magnetic field therapy system for inducing an effect of a chemical or biochemical agent to a mammalian subject, such as for the treatment of diseases and adverse health conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: John T. Butters, Bennett M. Butters, Mike Ammerman, Scott Conway, Robert Fish, Larry Hood, Jared Nathanson, Kevin Oberkramer, Kathryn Kukulka, Andrew March
  • Patent number: 11103721
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a portable magnetic field therapy system for treatment of diseases and adverse health conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Natives, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Butters, Bennett M. Butters, Mike Ammerman, Scott Conway, Robert Fish, Larry Hood, Jared Nathanson, Kevin Oberkramer, Kathryn Kukulka, Andrew March
  • Publication number: 20190184188
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a portable magnetic field therapy system for treatment of diseases and adverse health conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: John T. Butters, Bennett M. Butters, Mike Ammerman, Scott Conway, Robert Fish, Larry Hood, Jared Nathanson, Kevin Oberkramer, Kathryn Kukulka, Andrew March
  • Patent number: 10046172
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a portable magnetic field therapy system for treatment of diseases and adverse health conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Nativis, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Butters, Bennett M. Butters, Mike Ammerman, Scott Conway, Robert Fish, Larry Hood, Jared Nathanson, Kevin Oberkramer, Kathryn Kukulka, Andrew March
  • Publication number: 20170067969
    Abstract: A system for analyzing signals produced from a sample is described, where the system includes at least one magnetometer, where the magnetometer is capable of detecting magnetic fields produced by a sample. The magnetometer is positioned proximate to the sample, and is miniaturized (e.g. has a size less than 6 cm per side). A noise producing component is configured to uniformly produce noise surrounding the sample and the magnetometer, where the noise produced is capable of inducing stochastic resonance in the sample to amplify characteristic signals of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Bennett M. BUTTERS, John T. BUTTERS
  • Patent number: 9417257
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing an effect of a chemical or biochemical agent on a system responsive to such agent, are disclosed. In practicing the method, a plurality of low-frequency time-domain signals of the agent are generated, each at a different at a different noise level within a selected noise level range. The signals are analyzed by producing spectral plots of the time-domain signals, and identifying an optimized agent-specific time-domain signal based on information in the spectral plots. A chemical or biological system responsive to the agent is exposed to the optimized time-domain signal by placing the system within the magnetic field of an electromagnetic transducer, and applying the signal to the transducer at a signal amplitude and for a period sufficient to produce in the system an agent-specific effect on the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Nativis, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Butters, Bennett M. Butters, Patrick Naughton, Miller Puckette
  • Publication number: 20160030761
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a portable magnetic field therapy system for treatment of diseases and adverse health conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: John T. Butters, Bennett M. Butters, Mike Ammerman, Scott Conway, Robert Fish, Larry Hood, Jared Nathanson, Kevin Oberkramer, Kathryn Kukulka, Andrew March
  • Publication number: 20130041201
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing an effect of a chemical or biochemical agent on a system responsive to such agent, are disclosed. In practicing the method, a plurality of low-frequency time-domain signals of the agent are generated, each at a different at a different noise level within a selected noise level range. The signals are analyzed by producing spectral plots of the time-domain signals, and identifying an optimized agent-specific time-domain signal based on information in the spectral plots. A chemical or biological system responsive to the agent is exposed to the optimized time-domain signal by placing the system within the magnetic field of an electromagnetic transducer, and applying the signal to the transducer at a signal amplitude and for a period sufficient to produce in the system an agent-specific effect on the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: NATIVIS, INC.
    Inventors: John T. Butters, Bennett M. Butters, Patrick Naughton, Miller Puckette
  • Publication number: 20090156659
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing an effect of a chemical or biochemical agent on a system responsive to such agent, are disclosed. In practicing the method, a plurality of low-frequency time-domain signals of the agent are generated, each at a different at a different noise level within a selected noise level range. The signals are analyzed by producing spectral plots of the time-domain signals, and identifying an optimized agent-specific time-domain signal based on information in the spectral plots. A chemical or biological system responsive to the agent is exposed to the optimized time-domain signal by placing the system within the magnetic field of an electromagnetic transducer, and applying the signal to the transducer at a signal amplitude and for a period sufficient to produce in the system an agent-specific effect on the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: John T. Butters, Bennett M. Butters, Patrick Naughton, Miller Puckette
  • Patent number: 7412340
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for detecting a selected material in a sample are disclosed. In the method, the sample is placed adjacent a detector coil, for generating an electromagnetic time-domain signal composed of sample source radiation. The signal is first conditioned to convert the signal to an amplified conditioned signal from which frequency components above a selected frequency have been removed, then filtered to selectively pass low-frequency spectral components that are (i) in a frequency range between dc and 50 khz, and (ii) characteristic of the selected material. The filtered signal is cross-correlated with a data set of low-frequency spectral components that are (i) in a frequency range between dc and 50 khz, and (ii) characteristic of a selected material, to produce a frequency-domain spectrum in the frequency range within DC to 50 khz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Nativis, Inc.
    Inventor: Bennett M. Butters
  • Patent number: 7081747
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for interrogating a sample that exhibits molecular rotation are disclosed. In practicing the method, the sample is placed in a container having both magnetic and electromagnetic shielding, and Gaussian noise is injected into the sample. An electromagnetic time-domain signal composed of sample source radiation superimposed on the injected Guassian noise is detected, and this signal is cross-correlated with a second time-domain signal produced by the same or similar sample, to produce a cross-correlated signal with frequency domain components. The latter is plotted in the frequency domain by a fast Fourier transform to produce a frequency domain spectrum in a frequency range within DC to 50 KHz. From this spectrum, one or more low-frequency signal components that are characteristic of the sample being interrogated are identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Nativis, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Butters, Bennett M. Butters, Lisa C. Butters
  • Patent number: 6995558
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for interrogating a sample that exhibits molecular rotation includes placing the sample in a container having both magnetic and electromagnetic shielding, where Gaussian noise is injected into the sample. An electromagnetic time-domain signal composed of sample source radiation superimposed on the injected Guassian noise is detected, and this signal is used to generate a spectral plot that displays, at a selected power setting of the Gaussian noise source, low-frequency spectral components characteristic of the sample in a selected frequency range between DC and 50 kHz. In one embodiment, the spectral plot that is generated is a histogram of stochastic resonance events over the selected frequency range. From this spectrum, one or more low-frequency signal components that are characteristic of the sample being interrogated are identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: WavBank, Inc.
    Inventors: Bennett M. Butters, Patrick Naughton, Michael Leonard
  • Patent number: 6952652
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for detecting a selected material in a sample are disclosed. In the method, the sample is placed adjacent a detector coil, for generating an electromagnetic time-domain signal composed of sample source radiation. The signal is first conditioned to convert the signal to an amplified conditioned signal from which frequency components above a selected frequency have been removed, then filtered to selectively pass low-frequency spectral components that are (i) in a frequency range between dc and 50 khz, and (ii) characteristic of the selected material. The filtered signal is cross-correlated with a data set of low-frequency spectral components that are (i) in a frequency range between dc and 50 khz, and (ii) characteristic of a selected material, to produce a frequency-domain spectrum in the frequency range within DC to 50 khz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: WavBank, Inc.
    Inventor: Bennett M. Butters
  • Publication number: 20040183530
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for interrogating a sample that exhibits molecular rotation are disclosed. In practicing the method, the sample is placed in a container having both magnetic and electromagnetic shielding, and Gaussian noise is injected into the sample. An electromagnetic time-domain signal composed of sample source radiation superimposed on the injected Guassian noise is detected, and this signal is used to generate a spectral plot that displays, at a selected power setting of the Gaussian noise source, low-frequency spectral components characteristic of the sample in a selected frequency range between DC and 50 kHz. In one embodiment, the spectral plot that is generated is a histogram of stochastic resonance events over the selected frequency range. From this spectrum, one or more low-frequency signal components that are characteristic of the sample being interrogated are identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Bennett M. Butters, Patrick Naughton, Michael Leonard
  • Publication number: 20040174154
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for detecting a selected material in a sample are disclosed. In the method, the sample is placed adjacent a detector coil, for generating an electromagnetic time-domain signal composed of sample source radiation. The signal is first conditioned to convert the signal to an amplified conditioned signal from which frequency components above a selected frequency have been removed, then filtered to selectively pass low-frequency spectral components that are (i) in a frequency range between dc and 50 khz, and (ii) characteristic of the selected material. The filtered signal is cross-correlated with a data set of low-frequency spectral components that are (i) in a frequency range between dc and 50 khz, and (ii) characteristic of a selected material, to produce a frequency-domain spectrum in the frequency range within DC to 50 khz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Bennett M. Butters
  • Patent number: 6724188
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for the repeatable detection and recording of low-threshold molecular electromagnetic signals. The sample material and detection apparatus are contained with a magnetically shielded faraday cage to shield them from extraneous electromagnetic signals. The detection apparatus includes a detection coil and Super Conducting Quantum Interference Device (“SQUID”). White noise is injected external to the SQUID and the signals emitted by the sample material enhanced by stochastic resonance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Wavbank, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Butters, Bennett M. Butters, Lisa C. Butters
  • Publication number: 20030184289
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for the repeatable detection and recording of low-threshold molecular electromagnetic signals. The sample material and detection apparatus are contained with a magnetically shielded faraday cage to shield them from extraneous electromagnetic signals. The detection apparatus includes a detection coil and Super Conducting Quantum Interference Device (“SQUID”). White noise is injected external to the SQUID and the signals emitted by the sample material enhanced by stochastic resonance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: WavBank Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Butters, Bennett M. Butters, Lisa C. Butters