Patents by Inventor Joseph Butera, III
Joseph Butera, 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).
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Patent number: 10639000Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for auscultation of a body. An embodiment of the device includes a housing dimensioned and configured for disposition in an operative orientation relative to a predetermined portion of the body. The housing includes a plurality of chambers disposed therewithin. The plurality of chambers are collectively structured to receive an acoustic signal at least when the housing is disposed in the operative orientation. The housing also includes at least one transducer at least partially disposed in a corresponding one of the chambers. The transducer is structured to convert the acoustic signal into an electrical signal. A concentric structure is formed around the housing for additionally receiving and processing low frequency signals.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2015Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: BONGIOVI ACOUSTICS LLCInventors: Ryan Copt, Joseph Butera, III, Robert J. Summers, III
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Patent number: 9615813Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for auscultation of a body. An embodiment of the device includes a housing dimensioned and configured for disposition in an operative orientation relative to a predetermined portion of the body. The housing includes a plurality of chambers disposed therewithin. The plurality of chambers are collectively structured to receive an acoustic signal at least when the housing is disposed in the operative orientation. The housing also includes at least one transducer at least partially disposed in a corresponding one of the chambers. The transducer is structured to convert the acoustic signal into an electrical signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLC.Inventors: Ryan Copt, Joseph Butera, III, Robert J. Summers, III
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Patent number: 9615189Abstract: The present invention provides for an apparatus, system, and method for generating a head related audio transfer function in real time. Specifically, the present invention utilizes unique structural components including a tragus structure and an antihelix structure in connection with a microphone in order to communicate the location of a sound in three dimensional space to a user.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLCInventors: Ryan Copt, Joseph Butera, III, Robert Summers, III
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Patent number: 9564146Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for processing of an audio signal relating to a diver in a deep diving environment. The system comprises an input device structured to receive the signal, a pitch changing module configured to change the pitch of the received signal, a plurality of processing modules collectively configured to process the pitch changed signal and produce a processed signal. The present invention is further directed to a method for processing of an audio signal relating to a diver in a deep diving environment.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLCInventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Ryan Copt, Phillip Fuller, Joseph Butera, III, Glenn Zelniker
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Patent number: 9344828Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for digitally processing audio signals in broadcasting and/or transmission applications. In particular, the present invention includes a pre-transmission processing module which is structured and configured to generate a partially processed signal. A transmitter is then structured to transmit or broadcast the partially processed signal to a receiver, where the signal is then fed to a post-transmission processing module. The post-transmission processing module is structured and configured to further processes the signal based upon, for example, the listening environment, profile(s), etc. and generate a final output signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLC.Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Phillip Fuller, Glenn Zelniker, Joseph Butera, III
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Patent number: 9276542Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for digitally processing audio signals in broadcasting and/or transmission applications. In particular, the present invention includes a pre-transmission processing module which is structured and configured to generate a partially processed signal. A transmitter is then structured to transmit or broadcast the partially processed signal to a receiver, where the signal is then fed to a post-transmission processing module. The post-transmission processing module is structured and configured to further processes the signal based upon, for example, the listening environment, profile(s), etc. and generate a final output signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLC.Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Phillip Fuller, Glenn Zelniker, Joseph Butera, III
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Publication number: 20160044436Abstract: The present invention provides for an apparatus, system, and method for generating a head related audio transfer function in real time. Specifically, the present invention utilizes unique structural components including a tragus structure and an antihelix structure in connection with a microphone in order to communicate the location of a sound in three dimensional space to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Ryan Copt, Joseph Butera, III, Robert Summers, III
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Publication number: 20160036402Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for processing of an audio signal relating to a diver in a deep diving environment. The system comprises an input device structured to receive the signal, a pitch changing module configured to change the pitch of the received signal, a plurality of processing modules collectively configured to process the pitch changed signal and produce a processed signal. The present invention is further directed to a method for processing of an audio signal relating to a diver in a deep diving environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Ryan Copt, Phillip Fuller, Joseph Butera, III, Glenn Zelniker
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Patent number: 9195433Abstract: The present invention provides for a communications cable for processing an input signal. Specifically, the present invention includes a communication cable having an input connector structured to receive an input signal, an audio enhancement module configured to process the input signal using a plurality of processing components in order to create an output signal, and an output connector structured to transmit the output signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLCInventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Glenn Zelniker, Joseph Butera, III, Phillip Fuller, Qiu Xihong
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Publication number: 20150297169Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for auscultation of a body. An embodiment of the device includes a housing dimensioned and configured for disposition in an operative orientation relative to a predetermined portion of the body. The housing includes a plurality of chambers disposed therewithin. The plurality of chambers are collectively structured to receive an acoustic signal at least when the housing is disposed in the operative orientation. The housing also includes at least one transducer at least partially disposed in a corresponding one of the chambers. The transducer is structured to convert the acoustic signal into an electrical signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Ryan Copt, Joseph Butera, III, Robert J. Summers, III
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Publication number: 20150297170Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for auscultation of a body. An embodiment of the device includes a housing dimensioned and configured for disposition in an operative orientation relative to a predetermined portion of the body. The housing includes a plurality of chambers disposed therewithin. The plurality of chambers are collectively structured to receive an acoustic signal at least when the housing is disposed in the operative orientation. The housing also includes at least one transducer at least partially disposed in a corresponding one of the chambers. The transducer is structured to convert the acoustic signal into an electrical signal. A concentric structure is formed around the housing for additionally receiving and processing low frequency signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: RYAN COPT, JOSEPH BUTERA, III, ROBERT J. SUMMERS, III
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Publication number: 20150146099Abstract: The present invention provides for a cable which enhances an audio signal between two devices, such as an mp3 player and a speaker system, or a set-top box and home theater system. The cable includes integrated hardware and software elements for processing the signal. In various embodiments the cable may also include a user interface and selectable profiles which adjust the processing scheme for various purposes, such as a profile for environments with high ambient noise, or profiles for certain styles of music.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Glenn Zelniker, Joseph Butera, III, Phillip Fuller, Qiu Xihong
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Publication number: 20140185829Abstract: The present invention provides for a communications cable for processing an input signal. Specifically, the present invention includes a communication cable having an input connector structured to receive an input signal, an audio enhancement module configured to process the input signal using a plurality of processing components in order to create an output signal, and an output connector structured to transmit the output signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Glenn Zelniker, Joseph Butera, III, Phillip Fuller, Qiu Xihong
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Publication number: 20130251175Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for digitally processing audio signals in broadcasting and/or transmission applications. In particular, the present invention includes a pre-transmission processing module which is structured and configured to generate a partially processed signal. A transmitter is then structured to transmit or broadcast the partially processed signal to a receiver, where the signal is then fed to a post-transmission processing module. The post-transmission processing module is structured and configured to further processes the signal based upon, for example, the listening environment, profile(s), etc. and generate a final output signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Phillip Fuller, Glenn Zelnikor, Joseph Butera, III