Patents by Inventor Frank L. Butterworth, III

Frank L. Butterworth, III 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: 20230392330
    Abstract: Covers for notification, channeling, or delineator devices used to provide notification of immediately proximate or upcoming events, to channel or otherwise direct/redirect traffic flow, or to delineate areas where egress is permitted from areas where egress is not permitted. These covers are generally sized to be disposed on channelizer drums, delineators, cones, barriers, or other channeling devices, are removably securable to such devices, are capable of conveying or communicating information, and can provide alert, information, and/or message communication(s) conveyance to motorized vehicles, non-motorized vehicles, or pedestrians.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Butterworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank L. BUTTERWORTH, III
  • Publication number: 20220389673
    Abstract: Covers for notification, channeling, or delineator devices used to provide notification of immediately proximate or upcoming events, to channel or otherwise direct/redirect traffic flow, or to delineate areas where egress is permitted from areas where egress is not permitted. These covers are generally sized to be disposed on channelizer drums, delineators, cones, barriers, or other channeling devices, are removably securable to such devices, are capable of conveying or communicating information, and can provide alert, information, and/or message communication(s) conveyance to motorized vehicles, non-motorized vehicles, or pedestrians.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: Butterworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank L. BUTTERWORTH, III
  • Patent number: 10767299
    Abstract: A method for dynamically filtering a wash mixture of a washing machine can include providing a textile to the washing machine and washing the textile therein during a washing operation of the washing machine to separate a plurality of contaminants from the textile, such that, upon separation of the plurality of contaminants from the textile, the plurality of contaminants are received in the wash mixture to form a contaminated wash mixture. The method further can include extracting at least part of the contaminated wash mixture to an extraction system in communication with the washing machine, as well as filtering the at least part of the contaminated wash mixture in at least one filtration stage of the extraction system to attract at least one metallic or magnetic contaminant of the plurality of contaminants using at least one magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Butterworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank L. Butterworth, III
  • Publication number: 20200263374
    Abstract: Covers for notification, channeling, or delineator devices used to provide notification of immediately proximate or upcoming events, to channel or otherwise direct/redirect traffic flow, or to delineate areas where egress is permitted from areas where egress is not permitted. These covers are generally sized to be disposed on channelizer drums, delineators, cones, barriers, or other channeling devices, are removably securable to such devices, are capable of conveying or communicating information, and can provide alert, information, and/or message communication(s) conveyance to motorized vehicles, non-motorized vehicles, or pedestrians.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Frank L. BUTTERWORTH, III
  • Patent number: 10556304
    Abstract: The present invention involves a cover for a spraying device of a robot which is formed from a polymer with enhanced residue retention properties. The polymer may be processed to increase the surface energy of the polymer. For example, the polymer may be subjected to a corona treatment in order to increase its surface energy. The corona treatment process may be performed on the polymer as received, prior to cutting or otherwise manipulating the polymer. Also, the polymer may be embossed to provide the enhancement. To assemble the polymer into a robot cover, the polymer as received may be cut into individual sections for assembly. The sections may then be assembled to one another by heat sealing the sections together. The heat sealing provides a bond between the individual sections of polymer that secures the individual sections together to create the robot cover. The polymer may also be formed into tubular sections for securing to the spraying device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Butterworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank L. Butterworth, III
  • Publication number: 20180187358
    Abstract: A method for dynamically filtering a wash mixture of a washing machine can include providing a textile to the washing machine and washing the textile therein during a washing operation of the washing machine to separate a plurality of contaminants from the textile, such that, upon separation of the plurality of contaminants from the textile, the plurality of contaminants are received in the wash mixture to form a contaminated wash mixture. The method further can include extracting at least part of the contaminated wash mixture to an extraction system in communication with the washing machine, as well as filtering the at least part of the contaminated wash mixture in at least one filtration stage of the extraction system to attract at least one metallic or magnetic contaminant of the plurality of contaminants using at least one magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Frank L. Butterworth, III
  • Patent number: 9938652
    Abstract: A laundry filtration system for a washing machine that combines water and one or more chemical agents to form a wash mixture. The washing machine receiving laundry with at least one contaminant. The washing machine washing the laundry during a washing operation and separating the at least one contaminant from the laundry to be in the wash mixture. The system including an extraction system in communication with the washing machine. The extraction system filtering at least part of the wash mixture to remove the at least one contaminant from the wash mixture to form a filtered wash mixture. The filtered wash mixture can be recirculated into the washing machine during the washing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Butterworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank L. Butterworth, III
  • Patent number: 9879368
    Abstract: A laundry system can have a washing machine that receives a wash mixture and at least one laundry item to be laundered during a washing operation. The washing machine may wash the at least one laundry item in the wash mixture during the washing operation to separate one or more contaminants from the at least one laundry item. The laundry system also can have an extraction system in communication with the washing machine, which extraction system can include a filtration system with a plurality of filtration stages. Each filtration stage of the plurality of filtration stages may comprise one or more filters that filter at least part of the wash mixture during the washing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Butterworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank L. Butterworth, III
  • Patent number: 9873972
    Abstract: A laundry system may include a washing machine that receives a wash mixture and at least one laundry item to be laundered during a washing operation. The washing machine may wash the at least one laundry item to remove at least one contaminant from the at least one laundry item, with the at least one contaminant being received in the wash mixture. The laundry system also can include an extraction system in communication with the washing machine. The extraction system can have at least one magnet that attracts magnetic or metallic particles from at least part of the wash mixture. The extraction system additionally can include at least one filtration system that filters at least part of the wash mixture during the washing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Butterworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank L. Butterworth, III
  • Publication number: 20170175318
    Abstract: A laundry system may include a washing machine that receives a wash mixture and at least one laundry item to be laundered during a washing operation. The washing machine may wash the at least one laundry item to remove at least one contaminant from the at least one laundry item, with the at least one contaminant being received in the wash mixture. The laundry system also can include an extraction system in communication with the washing machine. The extraction system can have at least one magnet that attracts magnetic or metallic particles from at least part of the wash mixture. The extraction system additionally can include at least one filtration system that filters at least part of the wash mixture during the washing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Frank L. Butterworth, III
  • Publication number: 20170175319
    Abstract: A laundry system can have a washing machine that receives a wash mixture and at least one laundry item to be laundered during a washing operation. The washing machine may wash the at least one laundry item in the wash mixture during the washing operation to separate one or more contaminants from the at least one laundry item. The laundry system also can have an extraction system in communication with the washing machine, which extraction system can include a filtration system with a plurality of filtration stages. Each filtration stage of the plurality of filtration stages may comprise one or more filters that filter at least part of the wash mixture during the washing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Frank L. Butterworth, III
  • Publication number: 20150345070
    Abstract: A laundry filtration system for a washing machine that combines water and one or more chemical agents to form a wash mixture. The washing machine receiving laundry with at least one contaminant. The washing machine washing the laundry during a washing operation and separating the at least one contaminant from the laundry to be in the wash mixture. The system including an extraction system in communication with the washing machine. The extraction system filtering at least part of the wash mixture to remove the at least one contaminant from the wash mixture to form a filtered wash mixture. The filtered wash mixture can be recirculated into the washing machine during the washing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: Frank L. Butterworth, III
  • Publication number: 20140075733
    Abstract: The present invention involves a cover for a spraying device of a robot which is formed from a polymer with enhanced residue retention properties. The polymer may be processed to increase the surface energy of the polymer. For example, the polymer may be subjected to a corona treatment in order to increase its surface energy. The corona treatment process may be performed on the polymer as received, prior to cutting or otherwise manipulating the polymer. Also, the polymer may be embossed to provide the enhancement. To assemble the polymer into a robot cover, the polymer as received may be cut into individual sections for assembly. The sections may then be assembled to one another by heat sealing the sections together. The heat sealing provides a bond between the individual sections of polymer that secures the individual sections together to create the robot cover. The polymer may also be formed into tubular sections for securing to the spraying device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Butterworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank L. Butterworth, III
  • Patent number: 8585854
    Abstract: The present invention involves a cover for a moveable spraying device of a robot which is formed from a polymer with enhanced residue retention properties. The polymer may be processed to increase the surface energy of the polymer. For example, the polymer may be subjected to a corona treatment in order to increase its surface energy. The corona treatment process may be performed on the polymer as received, prior to cutting or otherwise manipulating the polymer. Also, the polymer may be embossed to provide the enhancement. To assemble the polymer into a robot cover, the polymer as received may be cut into individual sections for assembly. The sections may then be assembled to one another by heat sealing the sections together. The heat sealing provides a bond between the individual sections of polymer that secures the individual sections together to create the robot cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Butterworth Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank L. Butterworth, III