Patents by Inventor David Lee Butler

David Lee 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).

  • Patent number: 11945277
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to use front load estimates for body control are disclosed herein. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes memory including stored instructions, and a processor to execute the instructions to filter sensor data to generate a first load value, the first load value associated with a first load on a front axle of a vehicle, generate, based on the first load value and a velocity of the vehicle, a first body control adjustment value, modify a body control output value with the first body control adjustment value, and apply the modified body control output value to a suspension system of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Michael Russell, Charles Gavin McGee, Ben Bulat, Daniel Lee Grohnke, Darrell Erick Butler
  • Patent number: 8678331
    Abstract: A deck drainage system bracket is disclosed. According to embodiments, the deck drainage system bracket can include a main hanger portion and a hanger swing portion. The main hanger portion and the hanger swing portion can be assembled together to form the deck drainage system bracket. The main hanger portion can have one or more mounting surfaces having a number of mounting holes for mounting the main hanger portion to a deck joist or other support structure. The main hanger portion and the hanger swing portion can cooperate to form an opening for grasping a standing seam or other portion of one or more deck drainage panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: David Lee Butler
  • Patent number: 8082712
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a deck drain vent system is disclosed. The deck drain vent system includes at least one panel disposed below a lower surface of a deck. The panel is substantially planar and has a bottom side and a top side facing and spaced apart from the lower surface. At least one vent penetrates the panel to allow fluid communication between the cavity and the bottom side. The deck drain vent system further includes a shaft lock secured to the vent. The shaft lock hinders liquids and debris from entering the vent, yet allows air to freely circulate between the cavity and a surrounding atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventors: David Lee Butler, Anthony James Sclafani