Patents by Inventor Donald P. Bushby

Donald P. Bushby 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: 20170363067
    Abstract: A method of maintaining an offshore power plant. A power generating craft is attached to a tow cable on a floating vessel. The floating vessel is moved to an offshore power generating site. The power generating craft is maintained in an airborne state while the floating vessel is moving to the offshore power generating site. The power generating craft is detached from the tow cable and attached to a first end of a tether line at the offshore power generating site. The second end of the tether line is anchored to an underwater floor. The power generating craft is operated in an airborne state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher G. Hart, Donald P. Bushby
  • Publication number: 20170363068
    Abstract: A method of generating power using an airborne power generating craft connected to an anchor using a tether line. The anchor is secured to an underwater floor. Power is generated based on movement of the airborne power generating craft in response to a wind force. A constant length of the tether line is maintained between the airborne power generating craft and the anchor as the airborne power generating craft moves in response to the wind force. The airborne power generating craft is connected to an electrical transmission system through at least part of the tether line. The generated power is transmitted to the electrical transmission system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher G. Hart, Donald P. Bushby, Brandon Cassimere
  • Publication number: 20170363066
    Abstract: A method of generating power. An airborne power generating craft is connected to an anchor using a tether line. The anchor is secured to an underwater floor. Power is generated based on movement of the airborne power generating craft in response to a wind force. The tether line is maintained at a constant length between the airborne power generating craft and the anchor as the airborne power generating craft moves in response to the wind force. The airborne power generating craft is connected to an electrical transmission system through at least part of the tether line. The generated power is transmitted to the electrical transmission system. A condition is sensed in which transmitting power to the electrical transmission system is not desired. The airborne power generating craft is electrically isolated to prevent power from being transmitted from the airborne power generating craft to the electrical transmission system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher G. Hart, Donald P. Bushby, Brandon Cassimere, Roald T. Lokken
  • Patent number: 9801419
    Abstract: Garments, garment systems, and methods of using garments and garments systems useful for warming and protecting the body, especially the upper body. A garment may be a sleeved partial undergarment accessory that may be worn under an outer garment and may be removed without requiring removal of the outer garment. A garment may include first and second tubular sleeves with a continuous front region extending between the sleeves and from a neck opening down to a torso opening, a continuous back region extending between the sleeves and from the neck opening down to the torso opening. The opening extends from and is continuous with a distal-most region of the proximal sleeve openings so that the front region and the back region do not connect to each other around the first and second sleeve openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: SLEEVEIT LLC
    Inventors: Donald P. Bushby, Josefina Perez Pacaon
  • Patent number: 9581358
    Abstract: A system, including: a subsea pressure vessel; and a passive heat transfer apparatus, wherein the passive heat transfer apparatus penetrates a hull or shell of the subsea pressure vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventor: Donald P. Bushby
  • Publication number: 20160354224
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is provided. The stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively applied to the foot of a patient for providing relief from plantar fasciitis. A portion of the stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively attached to the bottom surface of the foot for reducing stress on the plantar fascia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Applied BioKinetics LLC
    Inventor: Donald P. Bushby
  • Publication number: 20160324255
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is provided. The stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively applied to the foot of a patient for providing relief from plantar fasciitis. A portion of the stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively attached to the bottom surface of the foot for reducing stress on the plantar fascia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: Applied BioKinetics LLC
    Inventor: Donald P. Bushby
  • Publication number: 20160174618
    Abstract: Garments, garment systems, and methods of using garments and garments systems useful for warming and protecting the body, especially the upper body. A garment may be a sleeved partial undergarment accessory that may be worn under an outer garment and may be removed without requiring removal of the outer garment. A garment may include first and second tubular sleeves with a continuous front region extending between the sleeves and from a neck opening down to a torso opening, a continuous back region extending between the sleeves and from the neck opening down to the torso opening. The opening extends from and is continuous with a distal-most region of the proximal sleeve openings so that the front region and the back region do not connect to each other around the first and second sleeve openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Donald P. BUSHBY, Josefina Perez PACAON
  • Patent number: 9314058
    Abstract: Garments, garment systems, and methods of using garments and garments systems useful for warming and protecting the body, especially the upper body. A garment may be a sleeved partial undergarment accessory that may be worn under an outer garment and may be removed without requiring removal of the outer garment. A garment may include first and second tubular sleeves with a continuous front region extending between the sleeves and from a neck opening down to a torso opening, a continuous back region extending between the sleeves and from the neck opening down to the torso opening. The opening extends from and is continuous with a distal-most region of the proximal sleeve openings so that the front region and the back region do not connect to each other around the first and second sleeve openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: SLEEVEIT LLC
    Inventors: Donald P. Bushby, Josefina Perez Pacaon
  • Publication number: 20160050994
    Abstract: Garments, garment systems, and methods of using garments and garments systems useful for warming and protecting the body, especially the upper body. A garment may be a sleeved partial undergarment accessory that may be worn under an outer garment and may be removed without requiring removal of the outer garment. A garment may include first and second tubular sleeves with a continuous front region extending between the sleeves and from a neck opening down to a torso opening, a continuous back region extending between the sleeves and from the neck opening down to the torso opening. The opening extends from and is continuous with a distal-most region of the proximal sleeve openings so that the front region and the back region do not connect to each other around the first and second sleeve openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Donald P. BUSHBY, Josefina Perez PACAON
  • Publication number: 20150060010
    Abstract: A system, including: a subsea pressure vessel; and a passive heat transfer apparatus, wherein the passive heat transfer apparatus penetrates a hull or shell of the subsea pressure vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Donald P. Bushby
  • Patent number: 8968229
    Abstract: A method for treating plantar fasciitis and foot pain utilizes a pre-cut sole support strap and an arch support strap formed of flexible woven material having an adhesive layer on an underside surface that are adhered to a foot individually or in combination. The sole strap is adhered to the skin surface along the sole from the ball of the foot to the heel and the back and lateral sides of the heel, and provides stability and support to the foot and, when subjected to forces induced during walking, absorbs tensile loads and stresses to prevent damage to the plantar fascia by reducing tensile stress carried by the plantar fascia. The arch support strap is adhered transversely over the sole support strap and arch of the foot to maintain the sole support strap in engagement with the sole of the foot and provide additional support and stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Applied BioKinetics LLC
    Inventor: Donald P. Bushby
  • Publication number: 20150005687
    Abstract: An stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is provided. The stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively applied to the foot of a patient for providing relief from plantar fasciitis. A portion of the stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively attached to the bottom surface of the foot for reducing stress on the plantar fascia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Donald P. BUSHBY
  • Patent number: 8834398
    Abstract: An stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is provided. The stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively applied to the foot of a patient for providing relief from plantar fasciitis. A portion of the stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively attached to the bottom surface of the foot for reducing stress on the plantar fascia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Applied BioKinetics LLC
    Inventor: Donald P. Bushby
  • Patent number: 8834397
    Abstract: An stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is provided. The stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively applied to the foot of a patient for providing relief from plantar fasciitis. A portion of the stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively attached to the bottom surface of the foot for reducing stress on the plantar fascia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Applied BioKinetics LLC
    Inventor: Donald P. Bushby
  • Publication number: 20140245700
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is provided. The stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively applied to the foot of a patient for providing relief from plantar fasciitis. A portion of the stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively attached to the bottom surface of the foot for reducing stress on the plantar fascia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventor: Donald P. Bushby
  • Patent number: 8814818
    Abstract: An ultrathin sole strap with a pair of heel tabs and an ultrathin arch strap formed of flexible, non-resilient non-stretch woven microfiber material having an adhesive layer on an underside surface for adhesive application to a foot individually or in combination. The sole strap is adhered along the ball, the midfoot, and the heel of the foot, and the heel tabs are adhered to the back side of the heel in crossed relation. The sole strap functions as a tensile load bearing member in the region between the ball and the heel of the foot during the heel contact phase, weight bearing midstance phase, and propulsion phases of a walking gait cycle, to bear major tensile loads and stresses which would otherwise be absorbed primarily by the plantar fascia. The arch strap adhered transversely over the sole support strap and arch of the foot provides additional support and stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Applied BioKinetics LLC
    Inventor: Donald P. Bushby
  • Publication number: 20140107552
    Abstract: An ultrathin sole strap with a pair of heel tabs and an ultrathin arch strap formed of flexible, non-resilient non-stretch woven microfiber material having an adhesive layer on an underside surface for adhesive application to a foot individually or in combination. The sole strap is adhered along the ball, the midfoot, and the heel of the foot, and the heel tabs are adhered to the back side of the heel in crossed relation. The sole strap functions as a tensile load bearing member in the region between the ball and the heel of the foot during the heel contact phase, weight bearing midstance phase, and propulsion phases of a walking gait cycle, to bear major tensile loads and stresses which would otherwise be absorbed primarily by the plantar fascia. The arch strap adhered transversely over the sole support strap and arch of the foot provides additional support and stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventor: Donald P. Bushby
  • Patent number: D781527
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: SLEEVEIT LLC
    Inventors: Donald P. Bushby, Josefina Perez Pacaon
  • Patent number: D793660
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: SLEEVEIT LLC
    Inventors: Donald P. Bushby, Josefina Perez Pacaon