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).

  • Patent number: 10639000
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: BONGIOVI ACOUSTICS LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Copt, Joseph Butera, III, Robert J. Summers, III
  • Patent number: 9615813
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLC.
    Inventors: Ryan Copt, Joseph Butera, III, Robert J. Summers, III
  • Patent number: 9615189
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Copt, Joseph Butera, III, Robert Summers, III
  • Patent number: 9564146
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLC
    Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Ryan Copt, Phillip Fuller, Joseph Butera, III, Glenn Zelniker
  • Patent number: 9344828
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLC.
    Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Phillip Fuller, Glenn Zelniker, Joseph Butera, III
  • Patent number: 9276542
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLC.
    Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Phillip Fuller, Glenn Zelniker, Joseph Butera, III
  • Publication number: 20160044436
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Ryan Copt, Joseph Butera, III, Robert Summers, III
  • Publication number: 20160036402
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Ryan Copt, Phillip Fuller, Joseph Butera, III, Glenn Zelniker
  • Patent number: 9195433
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLC
    Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Glenn Zelniker, Joseph Butera, III, Phillip Fuller, Qiu Xihong
  • Publication number: 20150297169
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Ryan Copt, Joseph Butera, III, Robert J. Summers, III
  • Publication number: 20150297170
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: RYAN COPT, JOSEPH BUTERA, III, ROBERT J. SUMMERS, III
  • Publication number: 20150146099
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Glenn Zelniker, Joseph Butera, III, Phillip Fuller, Qiu Xihong
  • Publication number: 20140185829
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Glenn Zelniker, Joseph Butera, III, Phillip Fuller, Qiu Xihong
  • Publication number: 20130251175
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Phillip Fuller, Glenn Zelnikor, Joseph Butera, III