Patents by Inventor Michael Butts
Michael Butts 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: 12163822Abstract: A platform configured for evaluating metering technologies and generating meter profiles using information derived from a plurality of meters retrieved from a plurality of environments. The platform may include a centralized data storage system in communication with a fluid meter test bench system. A computing device automatically controls fluid meter test bench system to measure the accuracy of fluid meters and transfers meter data to at least one of the centralized data storage system or a local data silo in communication with the centralized data storage system. Exemplary meter data includes meter type data, meter test data and meter environmental data. Meter environmental data may comprise meter install location and at least one of fluid quality data or fluid meter mounting position. The platform is configured to provide a meter profile for each meter tested based at least in part on the meter data and the test system data.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Inventors: David Bellamy Corey, Christopher Michael Mastic, Michael Louis Mastic, Jeffrey Brian Butt
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Patent number: 12167062Abstract: Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distributed ledger and generates media content based at least in part on the blockchain data. The playback device can access a library of pre-existing media segments and arrange a selection of pre-existing media segments from the library for playback according to a generative media content model and based at least in part on the blockchain data. The generated media content can then be played back via the playback device.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2024Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
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Publication number: 20240314379Abstract: Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distributed ledger and generates media content based at least in part on the blockchain data. The playback device can access a library of pre-existing media segments and arrange a selection of pre-existing media segments from the library for playback according to a generative media content model and based at least in part on the blockchain data. The generated media content can then be played back via the playback device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
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Publication number: 20240311416Abstract: Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distributed ledger and generates media content based at least in part on the blockchain data. The playback device can access a library of pre-existing media segments and arrange a selection of pre-existing media segments from the library for playback according to a generative media content model and based at least in part on the blockchain data. The generated media content can then be played back via the playback device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Dayn Wilberding, Gregory McAllister, Ryan Michael Bello, Christopher D. Butts
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Publication number: 20230086913Abstract: The invention relates to methods for modulation of the gut flora and/or for supporting immune system function in animals comprising administration of one or more sophorolipids to an animal in need thereof. Animal feed compositions comprising sophorolipids are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Christopher Michael BUTT, Pietro CELI, Norman SALEM
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Patent number: 11524020Abstract: The invention relates to methods for modulation of the gut flora and/or for supporting immune system function in animals comprising administration of one or more sophorolipids to an animal in need thereof. Animal feed compositions comprising sophorolipids are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Christopher Michael Butt, Pietro Celi, Norman Salem
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Publication number: 20200376015Abstract: The invention relates to methods for modulation of the gut flora and/or for supporting immune system function in animals comprising administration of one or more sophorolipids to an animal in need thereof. Animal feed compositions comprising sophorolipids are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Christopher Michael BUTT, Pietro CELI, Norman SALEM
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Publication number: 20180333371Abstract: The combination of curcumin and resveratrol can prevent the microglia from participating in the inflammation pathway in the brain. Thus this combination can reduce/prevent inflammation in the brain secondary to conditions such as obesity, diabetes, injury, and infection. The combination can also reduce chronic pain.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Christopher Michael BUTT, Christoph RIEGGER, Kelly WYNALDA
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Publication number: 20170337213Abstract: In some examples, a computing device comprising a processing resource and a machine-readable storage medium encoded with instructions executable by the processing resource to regenerate metadata. The machine-readable storage medium comprises instructions to detect a damaged meta file in a hierarchical distribution of metadata of a deduplication storage system, instructions to parse meta files in the hierarchical distribution of metadata and instructions to regenerate the damaged meta file based on the parsing of the meta files, wherein the damaged meta file is located in a higher hierarchy with respect to the parsed meta files in the hierarchical distribution of metadata.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: John Michael Butt, Michael Rob Davis, Andrew James Todd
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Publication number: 20150320783Abstract: Zanthoxylum piperitum (commonly known as Japanese pepper) seeds, including its mature seeds, contain the NMS precursor/V-methylserotonin 5-O-B-glucoside (“NMS-glucoside”) present in sufficient concentration and are metabolized with sufficient efficiency so as to provide an effective amount of NMS for use in amelioration of menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes/flushes. The Japanese pepper seeds or Japanese pepper seed extracts can also be used to enrich other sources of NMS or NMS precursors in order to provide a nutraceutical or food supplement for controlling hot flashes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Christopher Michael BUTT, Michael WEISER
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Publication number: 20150130508Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a configurable integrated circuit (IC). The IC includes at least fifty configurable circuits arranged in an array having a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. Each configurable circuit for configurably performing a set of operations. At least a first configurable circuit reconfigures at a first reconfiguration rate. The first configurable circuit performs a different operation each time the first configurable circuit is reconfigured. The reconfiguration of the first configurable circuit does not follow any sequential progression through the set of operations of the first configurable circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Herman Schmit, Michael Butts, Brad L. Hutchings, Steven Teig
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Patent number: 8810277Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a configurable integrated circuit (IC). The IC includes at least fifty configurable circuits arranged in an array having a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. Each configurable circuit for configurably performing a set of operations. At least a first configurable circuit reconfigures at a first reconfiguration rate. The first configurable circuit performs a different operation each time the first configurable circuit is reconfigured. The reconfiguration of the first configurable circuit does not follow any sequential progression through the set of operations of the first configurable circuit.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Tbula, Inc.Inventors: Herman Schmit, Michael Butts, Brad L. Hutchings, Steven Teig
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Publication number: 20140213536Abstract: Zanthoxylum piperitum (commonly known as Japanese pepper) seeds, including its mature seeds, contain the NMS precursor N-methylserotonin S-O-6-glucoside (“NMS-glucoside”) present in sufficient concentration and are metabolized with sufficient efficiency so as to provide an effective amount of NMS for use in amelioration of menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes/flushes. The Japanese pepper seeds or Japanese pepper seed extracts can also be used to enrich other sources of NMS or NMS precursors in order to provide a nutraceutical or food supplement for controlling hot flashes. This invention relates to the marketing of nutraceuticals and food supplements containing these ingredients. Target customers include perimenopausal women, menopausal women and post menopausal women who wish to reduce the risk of experiencing hot flashes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Christopher Michael BUTT, Michael WEISER
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Patent number: 8638119Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a configurable integrated circuit (IC). The IC includes a logic circuit for receiving input data sets and configuration data sets and performing several functions on the input data sets. Each configuration data set specifies a particular function that the logic circuit has to perform on the input data set. The IC also includes a connection circuit for supplying sets of the configuration data to the logic circuit at a particular rate for at least a particular time period. At least two supplied configuration data sets are different and configure the logic circuit to perform two different functions on the input data.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Tabula, Inc.Inventors: Herman Schmit, Michael Butts, Brad L. Hutchings, Steven Teig
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Publication number: 20130099819Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a configurable integrated circuit (IC). The IC includes at least fifty configurable circuits arranged in an array having a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. Each configurable circuit for configurably performing a set of operations. At least a first configurable circuit reconfigures at a first reconfiguration rate. The first configurable circuit performs a different operation each time the first configurable circuit is reconfigured. The reconfiguration of the first configurable circuit does not follow any sequential progression through the set of operations of the first configurable circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: Herman Schmit, Michael Butts, Brad L. Hutchings, Steven Teig
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Publication number: 20130021057Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a configurable integrated circuit (IC). The IC includes a logic circuit for receiving input data sets and configuration data sets and performing several functions on the input data sets. Each configuration data set specifies a particular function that the logic circuit has to perform on the input data set. The IC also includes a connection circuit for supplying sets of the configuration data to the logic circuit at a particular rate for at least a particular time period. At least two supplied configuration data sets are different and configure the logic circuit to perform two different functions on the input data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Herman Schmit, Michael Butts, Brad L. Hutchings, Steven Teig
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Patent number: 8305110Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a configurable integrated circuit (IC). The IC includes at least fifty configurable circuits arranged in an array having a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. Each configurable circuit for configurably performing a set of operations. At least a first configurable circuit reconfigures at a first reconfiguration rate. The first configurable circuit performs a different operation each time the first configurable circuit is reconfigured. The reconfiguration of the first configurable circuit does not follow any sequential progression through the set of operations of the first configurable circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Tabula, Inc.Inventors: Herman Schmit, Michael Butts, Brad L. Hutchings, Steven Teig
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Patent number: 8193830Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a configurable integrated circuit (IC). The IC includes a logic circuit for receiving input data sets and configuration data sets and performing several functions on the input data sets. Each configuration data set specifies a particular function that the logic circuit has to perform on the input data set. The IC also includes a connection circuit for supplying sets of the configuration data to the logic circuit at a particular rate for at least a particular time period. At least two supplied configuration data sets are different and configure the logic circuit to perform two different functions on the input data.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Tabula, Inc.Inventors: Herman Schmit, Michael Butts, Brad L. Hutchings, Steven Teig
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Publication number: 20110267102Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a configurable integrated circuit (IC). The IC includes at least fifty configurable circuits arranged in an array having a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. Each configurable circuit for configurably performing a set of operations. At least a first configurable circuit reconfigures at a first reconfiguration rate. The first configurable circuit performs a different operation each time the first configurable circuit is reconfigured. The reconfiguration of the first configurable circuit does not follow any sequential progression through the set of operations of the first configurable circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Herman Schmit, Michael Butts, Brad L. Hutchings, Steven Teig
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Publication number: 20110133777Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a configurable integrated circuit (IC). The IC includes a logic circuit for receiving input data sets and configuration data sets and performing several functions on the input data sets. Each configuration data set specifies a particular function that the logic circuit has to perform on the input data set. The IC also includes a connection circuit for supplying sets of the configuration data to the logic circuit at a particular rate for at least a particular time period. At least two supplied configuration data sets are different and configure the logic circuit to perform two different functions on the input data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Herman Schmit, Michael Butts, Brad L. Hutchings, Steven Teig