Patents by Inventor M. Rutledge
M. Rutledge 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: 11639919Abstract: An adapter for use in monitoring the deterioration of an oil insulated transformer due to pyrolysis that allows for an alarm to be generated at the desired ppm values is provided. The adapter is configured to sample the headspace of the main transformer tank as well as the adjacent compartments of a transformer and pass it over a common sensor to check for gases indicative of pyrolysis. During this constant monitoring process, the device will alert the end user when there is an increase in monitors gases. This will allow the owner to take the transformer off line and perform other diagnostic tests to determine the extent of damage to the equipment.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Dynamic Ratings Pty. Ltd.Inventor: Christopher M. Rutledge
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Patent number: 11122330Abstract: A cable provider could offer a promotional feature, such as live pause of video, above and beyond a tier of service to which the customer subscribes, limiting the feature to being activated only upon occurrence of one or more events. In a network video delivery context, a set-top box plays live video, including an ability to pause live video upon the occurrence of an event. The system can detect an event, including an event unrelated to video, and prompt a user to pause. The system can include configuration settings enabling, for example, detection of various events, prompting the user to pause live video, and/or automatically pausing the live video. The system enables the user to play a time-shifted video corresponding to resuming the paused video playback. The system can include a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) local to the user, to facilitate the time-shifted video.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLCInventor: Thomas M. Rutledge
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Patent number: 10945438Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for reducing fungal infestation to a crop or plant by applying a composition including propamocarb and Bacillus firmus to a crop or plant. Methods of reducing yellow spot infestation to a plant or crop are also described herein. The disclosure also provides for compositions and methods of improving turfgrass and/or ornamental grass quality.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: BASF CORPORATIONInventors: Richard T. Rees, James M. Rutledge
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Publication number: 20210037723Abstract: Hydrogel-forming components may be applied to soil in dry or wet formulations. After migrating to a targeted area, such as a root zone of a plant, particularly turfgrass, and after a triggering event such as a change in concentration, the hydrogel-forming components form a hydrogel in situ in the targeted area. The compositions and methods of the disclosure advantageously allow for direct application of hydrogel-forming components using existing equipment (such as, for example, sprayers) without tilling or disrupting the plants to which the compositions are applied. Hydrogel-forming components comprise one or more backbones, one or more crosslinkers, and, optionally, one or more adjuvants.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Chenxi ZHANG, Aileen SHIEH, James M. RUTLEDGE, Krishnan PALANICHAMY
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Patent number: 10158913Abstract: A cable provider could offer a promotional feature, such as live pause of video, above and beyond a tier of service to which the customer subscribes, limiting the feature to being activated only upon occurrence of one or more events. In a network video delivery context, a set-top box plays live video, including an ability to pause live video upon the occurrence of an event. The system can detect an event, including an event unrelated to video, and prompt a user to pause. The system can include configuration settings enabling, for example, detection of various events, prompting the user to pause live video, and/or automatically pausing the live video. The system enables the user to play a time-shifted video corresponding to resuming the paused video playback. The system can include a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) local to the user, to facilitate the time-shifted video.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLCInventor: Thomas M. Rutledge
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Publication number: 20180332857Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for reducing fungal infestation to a crop or plant by applying a composition including propamocarb and Bacillus firmus to a crop or plant. Methods of reducing yellow spot infestation to a plant or crop are also described herein. The disclosure also provides for compositions and methods of improving turfgrass and/or ornamental grass quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Richard T. Rees, James M. Rutledge
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Patent number: 10051868Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for reducing fungal infestation to a crop or plant by applying a composition including propamocarb and Bacillus firmus to a crop or plant. Methods of reducing yellow spot infestation to a plant or crop are also described herein. The disclosure also provides for compositions and methods of improving turfgrass and/or ornamental grass quality.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: BAYER CROPSCIENCE LPInventors: Richard T. Rees, James M. Rutledge
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Patent number: 9571782Abstract: A cable provider could offer a promotional feature, such as live pause of video, above and beyond a tier of service to which the customer subscribes, limiting the feature to being activated only upon occurrence of one or more events. In a network video delivery context, a set-top box plays live video, including an ability to pause live video upon the occurrence of an event. The system can detect an event, including an event unrelated to video, and prompt a user to pause. The system can include configuration settings enabling, for example, detection of various events, prompting the user to pause live video, and/or automatically pausing the live video. The system enables the user to play a time-shifted video corresponding to resuming the paused video playback. The system can include a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) local to the user, to facilitate the time-shifted video.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2011Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLCInventor: Thomas M. Rutledge
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Publication number: 20160278385Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for reducing fungal infestation to a crop or plant by applying a composition including propamocarb and Bacillus firmus to a crop or plant. Methods of reducing yellow spot infestation to a plant or crop are also described herein. The disclosure also provides for compositions and methods of improving turfgrass and/or ornamental grass quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Richard T. REES, James M. RUTLEDGE
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Publication number: 20110200304Abstract: A cable provider could offer a promotional feature, such as live pause of video, above and beyond a tier of service to which the customer subscribes, limiting the feature to being activated only upon occurrence of one or more events. In a network video delivery context, a set-top box plays live video, including an ability to pause live video upon the occurrence of an event. The system can detect an event, including an event unrelated to video, and prompt a user to pause. The system can include configuration settings enabling, for example, detection of various events, prompting the user to pause live video, and/or automatically pausing the live video. The system enables the user to play a time-shifted video corresponding to resuming the paused video playback. The system can include a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) local to the user, to facilitate the time-shifted video.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: CSC Holdings, LLCInventor: Thomas M. Rutledge
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Publication number: 20050193678Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the formation of structures utilizing fill materials capable of hardening, such as concrete. The methods and apparatus may include the employment of enhanced load-bearing capabilities, which may yield substantial efficiencies in time, labor, materials and costs attendant to fill material formation. The methods and apparatus may be particularly suited for use with manufacturing and prefabrication processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Applicant: CorTek, Inc.Inventor: M. Rutledge
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Patent number: 5036496Abstract: An improved method to determine the quality of a material disposed in an annular space behind a casing (or a liner) in a wellbore. A transit time of a sound wave to travel through a specimen of the material is determined, and a pulse velocity is calculated. The slurry density and mixing rate of the material are determined at a wellsite, and the slurry volume can then be calculated by multiplying the amount of time that the slurry remains at the slurry density by the mixing rate. The slurry has a theoretical acoustical impedance that is equal to the slurry density multiplied by the pulse velocity. The true annular displacement volume and a theoretical acoustical impedance map, an attenuation rate map, and a voltage map are than drawn. After running an acoustical log, a calculated acoustical impedance is derived, and is compared to the theoretical acoustical impedance to detertmine the quality of the material.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1990Date of Patent: July 30, 1991Assignee: Chevron Research and Technology CompanyInventor: John M. Rutledge
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Patent number: 4844307Abstract: A back pack with compartments protect and separate emergency medical equipment while maintaining ease of accessibility. The bag adjusts to most standard metal back pack frames for greater stabilization, equipment protection, and personal comfort when hiking extended distances. The bag has no external pockets as in narrow access routes such as brushy type terrain the pockets tend to hook on brances or limbs placing the bearer in danger of injury due to loss of footing or balance.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1988Date of Patent: July 4, 1989Inventor: Violet M. Rutledge
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Patent number: 4189097Abstract: A programmable device for controlling the amount of heat supplied to a building by a circulating medium by enabling a circuit to a heater such as an oil or gas burner, or a steam valve to open and close during predetermined times and in response to the temperature of the outside air and the temperature of the medium. The predetermined times can occur during a multi-day cycle such as a week. As the outside air temperature rises and falls, the circuit will be opened or closed depending on whether the device is at a predetermined time and whether that temperature falls above or below a predetermined value and depending on the temperature of the circulating medium. Additionally, the device can be set so that when the outside air temperature falls below a predetermined level the circuit is closed to add heat to the building without regard to where in the program cycle the device is.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1977Date of Patent: February 19, 1980Assignee: Control Devices, Inc.Inventors: M. Rutledge Flynn, Raymond P. Schultz
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Patent number: 4102495Abstract: A programmable device for controlling the amount of heat supplied to a building by opening and closing a circuit to a heat source such as an oil or gas burner or a steam valve during predetermined times and in response to the temperature of the outside air. The predetermined times can occur during a multiday cycle, such as a week. As the outside air temperature rises and falls, the circuit will be closed later or sooner, respectively. Additionally, the device can be set so that when the outside air temperature falls below a predetermined level the circuit is closed to add heat to the building notwithstanding where in the programmed cycle the device is. Conversely, the device can be set so that when the outside air temperature reaches a predetermined maximum, the circuit is opened to halt the addition of heat to the building notwithstanding wherein the programmed cycle the device is.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1977Date of Patent: July 25, 1978Assignee: Control Devices, Inc.Inventors: M. Rutledge Flynn, Raymond P. Schultz