Patents by Inventor Frank Butler
Frank 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).
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Publication number: 20240132894Abstract: Among other things, the present disclosure provides designed oligonucleotides, compositions, and methods thereof. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions provide improved single-stranded RNA interference and/or RNase H-mediated knockdown. Among other things, the present disclosure encompasses the recognition that structural elements of oligonucleotides, such as base sequence, chemical modifications (e.g., modifications of sugar, base, and/or internucleotidic linkages) or patterns thereof, conjugation with additional chemical moieties, and/or stereochemistry [e.g., stereochemistry of backbone chiral centers (chiral internucleotidic linkages)], and/or patterns thereof, can have significant impact on oligonucleotide properties and activities, e.g., RNA interference (RNAi) activity, stability, delivery, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Chandra Vargeese, Naoki Iwamoto, David Charles Donnell Butler, Subramanian Marappan, Genliang Lu, Jason Jingxin Zhang, Vinod Vathipadiekal, Maria David Frank-Kamenetsky, Luciano Henrique Apponi, Young Jin Cho
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Publication number: 20240117347Abstract: Among other things, the present disclosure relates to designed oligonucleotides, compositions, and methods thereof. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions provide altered splicing of a transcript. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions have low toxicity. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions provide improved protein binding profiles. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions have improved delivery. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions have improved uptake. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for treatment of diseases using provided oligonucleotide compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: David Charles Donnell Butler, Sethumadhavan Divakaramenon, Christopher J. Francis, Maria David Frank-Kamenetsky, Naoki Iwamoto, Genliang Lu, Subramanian Marappan, Meena, Chandra Vargeese, Gregory L. Verdine, Hailin Yang, Jason Jingxin Zhang
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Publication number: 20240109931Abstract: Among other things, the present disclosure provides designed APOC3 oligonucleotides, compositions, and methods thereof. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions provide improved single-stranded RNA interference and/or RNase H-mediated knockdown. Among other things, the present disclosure encompasses the recognition that structural elements of oligonucleotides, such as base sequence, chemical modifications (e.g., modifications of sugar, base, and/or internucleotidic linkages) or patterns thereof, conjugation with additional chemical moieties, and/or stereochemistry [e.g., stereochemistry of backbone chiral centers (chiral internucleotidic linkages)], and/or patterns thereof, can have significant impact on oligonucleotide properties and activities, e.g., RNA interference (RNAi) activity, stability, delivery, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Chandra Vargeese, Naoki Iwamoto, David Charles Donnell Butler, Subramanian Marappan, Genliang Lu, Jason Jingxin Zhang, Vinod Vathipadiekal, Maria David Frank-Kamenetsky, Luciano Henrique Apponi, Hanna Maria Wisniewska-wrona, Xiayun Cheng, Young Jin Cho
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Patent number: 8772348Abstract: The present invention provides a novel insecticide formulation that not only demonstrates strong insecticidal and residual activity against a variety of insects, but also exhibits low mammalian toxicity. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to the use of pesticidal compounds selected from beta damascone, CYCLEMONE A™, melafleur, and derivatives thereof for killing arthropod pests including, but not limited to, mosquitoes and flies. Specifically exemplified herein is the use of the compounds of the present invention to control three mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti, Ae. albopictus, and Anopheles quadrimaculatus), the house fly (Musca domestica), the stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) and the sand fly (Lutzomyia shannoni).Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Phillip Edward Kaufman, Rajinder Singh Mann, Jerry Frank Butler
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Patent number: 8691164Abstract: Apparatus and Methods are provided for a microfabricated fluorescence activated cell sorter based on a switch for rapid, active control of cell routing through a microfluidic channel network. This sorter enables low-stress, highly efficient sorting of populations of small numbers of cells (i.e., 1000-100,000 cells). The invention includes packaging of the microfluidic channel network in a self-contained plastic cartridge that enables microfluidic channel network to macro-scale instrument interconnect, in a sterile, disposable format. Optical and/or fluidic switching forces are used alone or in combination to effect switching.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2007Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Celula, Inc.Inventors: William Frank Butler, Haichuan Zhang, Philippe Marchand, Keunho Ahn, Yi Zhang, John Francis, Benjamin Lai, Eugene Tu
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Patent number: 8426209Abstract: Apparatus and Methods are provided for a microfabricated fluorescence activated cell sorter based on an optical switch for rapid, active control of cell routing through a microfluidic channel network. This sorter enables low-stress, highly efficient sorting of populations of small numbers of cells (i.e., 1000-100,000 cells). The invention includes packaging of the microfluidic channel network in a self-contained plastic cartridge that enables microfluidic channel network to macro-scale instrument interconnect, in a sterile, disposable format.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Celula, Inc.Inventors: William Frank Butler, Mirianas Chachisvilis, Robert Dees, Norbert Hagen, Philippe Marchand, Daniel E. Raymond, Eugene Tu, Mark M. Wang, Joon Mo Yang, Rong Yang, Haichuan Zhang
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Publication number: 20120232160Abstract: The present invention provides a novel insecticide formulation that not only demonstrates strong insecticidal and residual activity against a variety of insects, but also exhibits low mammalian toxicity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Phillip Edward Kaufman, Rajinder Singh Mann, Jerry Frank Butler
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Patent number: 7987761Abstract: A time limited restraint device. After a predetermined time, a cutter of the time limited restraint device cuts a restraint.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Inventors: Frank Butler, William G. Rusher, Jr., Philip J. Ufkes
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Publication number: 20100313645Abstract: A method of determining a particle size distribution in a wellbore fluid including collecting a volume of mud from a vibratory separator, sampling a volume of the collected mud, and testing the volume of collected mud with a test kit to determine the concentration of a sized additive in the mud is disclosed. A system for determining particle size distribution of a fluid, the system including a vibratory separator, a meter configured to receive a separated material from the vibratory separator, a counter configured to count the number of loads collected by the meter, a test kit including a sieve and a measuring tube, and a centrifuged configured to receive the measuring tube is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Aaron A. Doman, Jake M. Garber, Philip E. Herrera, Frank Butler, Toby Pierce, Tim Browning, John Riddell Smith, Frederick B. Growcock
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Publication number: 20100304429Abstract: Apparatus and Methods are provided for a microfabricated fluorescence activated cell sorter based on an optical switch for rapid, active control of cell routing through a microfluidic channel network. This sorter enables low-stress, highly efficient sorting of populations of small numbers of cells (i.e., 1000-100,000 cells). The invention includes packaging of the microfluidic channel network in a self-contained plastic cartridge that enables microfluidic channel network to macro-scale instrument interconnect, in a sterile, disposable format.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: William Frank Butler, Mirianas Chachisvilis, Robert Dees, Norbert Hagen, Philippe Marchand, Daniel E. Raymond, Eugene Tu, Mark M. Wang, Joon Mo Yang, Rong Yang, Haichuan Zhang
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Patent number: 7745221Abstract: Apparatus and Methods are provided for a microfabricated fluorescence activated cell sorter based on an optical switch for rapid, active control of cell routing through a microfluidic channel network. This sorter enables low-stress, highly efficient sorting of populations of small numbers of cells (i.e., 1000-100,000 cells). The invention includes packaging of the microfluidic channel network in a self-contained plastic cartridge that enables microfluidic channel network to macro-scale instrument interconnect, in a sterile, disposable format.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2004Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Celula, Inc.Inventors: William Frank Butler, Mirianas Chachisvilis, Robert Dees, Norbert Hagen, Philippe Marchand, Daniel E. Raymond, Eugene Tu, Mark M. Wang, Joon Mo Yang, Rong Yang, Haichuan Zhang
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Publication number: 20090211316Abstract: A time limited restraint device. After a predetermined time, a cutter of the time limited restraint device cuts a restraint.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventors: Frank Butler, William G. Rusher, Philip J. Ufkes
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Patent number: 7520342Abstract: A process for the recovery of drilling fluid additives, including industrial carbon, calcium carbonate, natural and synthetic fibers, and other materials from a mixture. The mixture may include drilling fluids, drilled solids, and drilling fluid additives from a mud system. The process may include: separating at least a portion of the drilled solids from the mixture to form a first effluent and a drilled solids fraction; separating at least a portion of the drilling fluid additives from the first effluent to form a second effluent and a recovered additives fraction; and recycling at least a portion of the recovered additives fraction to the mud system. The drilling fluid additives may have a specific gravity greater than 1.4, and may include particles having an average size greater than 2 microns.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Frank Butler, Tim Browning
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Publication number: 20080261295Abstract: Apparatus and Methods are provided for a microfabricated fluorescence activated cell sorter based on a switch for rapid, active control of cell routing through a microfluidic channel network. This sorter enables low-stress, highly efficient sorting of populations of small numbers of cells (i.e., 1000-100,000 cells). The invention includes packaging of the microfluidic channel network in a self-contained plastic cartridge that enables microfluidic channel network to macro-scale instrument interconnect, in a sterile, disposable format. Optical and/or fluidic switching forces are used alone or in combination to effect switching.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: William Frank Butler, Haichuan Zhang, Philippe Marchand, Keunho Ahn, Yi Zhang, John Francis, Benjamin Lai, Eugene Tu
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Patent number: 7438142Abstract: A process for the recovery of industrial carbon material from a mixture. The mixture may include drilling fluids, drilled solids, and industrial carbon from a mud system. The process may include: separating at least a portion of the drilled solids from the mixture to form a first effluent and a drilled solids fraction; separating at least a portion of the industrial carbon from the first effluent to form a second effluent and a recovered industrial carbon fraction; and recycling at least a portion of the recovered industrial carbon to the mud system.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: M-I LLCInventors: Frank Butler, Tim Browning
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Publication number: 20070221411Abstract: A process for the recovery of drilling fluid additives, including industrial carbon, calcium carbonate, natural and synthetic fibers, and other materials from a mixture. The mixture may include drilling fluids, drilled solids, and drilling fluid additives from a mud system. The process may include: separating at least a portion of the drilled solids from the mixture to form a first effluent and a drilled solids fraction; separating at least a portion of the drilling fluid additives from the first effluent to form a second effluent and a recovered additives fraction; and recycling at least a portion of the recovered additives fraction to the mud system. The drilling fluid additives may have a specific gravity greater than 1.4, and may include particles having an average size greater than 2 microns.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: M-I LLCInventors: Frank Butler, Tim Browning
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Publication number: 20070221410Abstract: A process for the recovery of industrial carbon material from a mixture. The mixture may include drilling fluids, drilled solids, and industrial carbon from a mud system. The process may include: separating at least a portion of the drilled solids from the mixture to form a first effluent and a drilled solids fraction; separating at least a portion of the industrial carbon from the first effluent to form a second effluent and a recovered industrial carbon fraction; and recycling at least a portion of the recovered industrial carbon to the mud system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Frank Butler, Tim Browning
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Patent number: 5579865Abstract: A modular scaffolding assembly in which the platform may move up or down in a continuous motion. A platform carriage is engaged with a tower by spring loaded friction blocks and climbs or descends the tower along a pair of stepped racks. Platform modules may be removably connected to the platform carriage.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1994Date of Patent: December 3, 1996Inventors: J. Frank Butler, Robert J. Leach