Patents by Inventor Richard Butler
Richard Butler 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: 11956702Abstract: A wireless communication network serves User Equipment (UEs) over a Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Network Exposure Function (NEF). The wireless communication network comprises a non-3GPP Interworking Function (IWF) and the 3GPP NEF. The non-3GPP IWF receives NEF Application Programming Interface (API) calls that have UE data from the UEs over non-3GPP access nodes. The non-3GPP IWF transfers the NEF API calls that have the UE data to the 3GPP NEF. The 3GPP NEF receives the NEF API calls that have the UE data from the non-3GPP IWF. The 3GPP NEF exposes the UE data to an Application Functions (AF) in response to the NEF API calls.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: T-MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLCInventors: Marouane Balmakhtar, Lyle T. Bertz, Robert Keith Butler, Mark Richard Bales
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Publication number: 20240102645Abstract: The present invention relates to a candle which includes a base unit and a candle body which is mounted to the base unit. The candle body includes a wick and a fibre optic running therethrough. The base unit includes a light sensor configured to detect light from the wick, when lit. There is additionally provided a light source configured to operate in dependence on detection of light by the light sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2020Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Martin Richard BUTLER, Jin WU, Guoqiang LAI, Bin LIAO, Fengyang WANG
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Patent number: 11918330Abstract: A occupant detection and monitoring system has a sensor unit having a radio wave transmitter, a radio wave receiver, and a wireless transmitter configured to detect and receive vital signs of an occupant; a user interface having a microcontroller, a wireless receiver configured to receive the wireless signals transmitted from the sensor unit, a means for user input, and a network card; and a means for alerting occupants and third-parties to a triggering event; wherein the microcontroller, based upon logic, activates the alerting means at the triggering event. The sensor unit may be a camera that detects the presence of an individual and register their unique heart rhythm for identification purposes. This camera can be installed at the entry points of a home, behind the counter of a business near a cash register or at a bank or any other place that desires to use surveillance as a form of security. The sensor unit may be a light bulb that comprises the components of the sensor unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Praesidium, Inc.Inventors: Seth Campbell, Richard Curtis Nordgran, Weston Brent Johnson, Paolo Focardi, Gian Franco Sacco, Jim Butler
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Publication number: 20230063986Abstract: A method of HVAC system performance monitoring using a computing device connected to at least one thermostat of an HVAC system in a building includes receiving thermostat data from the thermostat, the thermostat data including temperature setpoint data, measured building temperature data, and HVAC operation data for a time period. Weather data is received from a weather service for the time period, and the thermostat data is synchronized with the weather data with respect to time. At least one machine learning model is trained using the synchronized thermostat and weather data, and performance of the HVAC system over time is monitored using the trained machine learning model.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Brian Richard Butler, Kevin Patrick Hallinan, Kefan Huang, Abdulrahman Alanezi, David Alexander Alfano, Andrew M. Welch, Stuart Keith Morgan
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Patent number: 10504394Abstract: Disclosed is a device that attaches to a smart phone to provide a portable fan and text display. Using either an iOS or OTG (Android) connection, fan blades are powered by the smart phone connection, providing a cooling breeze that can directed toward an individual. In addition, LEDs are mounted on one of the fan blades and are synchronized to illuminate during fan blade rotation to provide persistence of vision, wherein text images are readable by the human eye. Text messages can be preprogrammed or, in an alternative embodiment, entered directly from the smart phone.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: The Original Selfie Fan Company, LLCInventor: Richard Butler
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Publication number: 20170229050Abstract: Disclosed is a device that attaches to a smart phone to provide a portable fan and text display. Using either an iOS or OTG (Android) connection, fan blades are powered by the smart phone connection, providing a cooling breeze that can directed toward an individual. In addition, LEDs are mounted on one of the fan blades and are synchronized to illuminate during fan blade rotation to provide persistence of vision, wherein text images are readable by the human eye. Text messages can be preprogrammed or, in an alternative embodiment, entered directly from the smart phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventor: Richard Butler
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Publication number: 20150237434Abstract: An adapter (150) for an earpiece (100) is provided to convert an on-ear device to an in-ear device. The adapter (150) is formed of a base (152) having clips (154) and an ear tip (156) extending therefrom. The base (150) clips onto the on-ear device (100) such that porting on the on-ear device is channeled through the ear tip (156) as an in-ear device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: CHI T. TRAN, RICHARD BUTLER, Ketan Thakkar
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Publication number: 20110293377Abstract: High-volume, collapsible oil containment devices are provided. The high volume collapsible oil containment devices are useable to mitigate seabed deepwater oil emergencies.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Mary E. Goulet, Richard A. Butler
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Patent number: 7794124Abstract: A boat running light and emergency light apparatus and method comprising a plurality of radially projecting lights, at least one axially upward projecting light and at least one photometer, wherein the at least one photometer senses the amount of illumination from the plurality of radially projecting lights. Upon a reduction or cessation of illumination caused by failure of one or more of the plurality of radially projecting lights, the plurality of radially projecting lights are turned off and the axially upward projecting lights are illuminated to notify boaters of a faulty light while still providing redundant lighting. Additionally, the boat light is capable of flashing SOS in Morse code during an emergency situation. The lights are preferably high intensity directional light emitting diodes.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Inventors: Michael Hulsey, Richard Butler
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Publication number: 20080247161Abstract: A boat running light and emergency light apparatus and method comprising a plurality of radially projecting lights, at least one axially upward projecting light and at least one photometer, wherein the at least one photometer senses the amount of illumination from the plurality of radially projecting lights. Upon a reduction or cessation of illumination caused by failure of one or more of the plurality of radially projecting lights, the plurality of radially projecting lights are turned off and the axially upward projecting lights are illuminated to notify boaters of a faulty light while still providing redundant lighting. Additionally, the boat light is capable of flashing SOS in Morse code during an emergency situation. The lights are preferably high intensity directional light emitting diodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: Michael Hulsey, Richard Butler
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Publication number: 20060228155Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide people in various industries, illustrated by, albeit not limited to, healthcare personnel (doctors, nurses, aides, anyone associated with sick people), food service personnel and the like, with a means for applying antibacterial protection, which is also useful as a writing instrument. The antimicrobial hand sanitizer and writing instrument includes an effective antimicrobial hand sanitizer solution incorporated into a cartridge containing a mechanical finger actuated pump at a first end, together with a retractable pen nib at a second end, thereby providing a device for dispensing biocidal protection to healthcare and other personnel in the form of a useful writing implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2005Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventor: Richard Butler
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Publication number: 20050071141Abstract: A method of modelling a metabolic function of an individual is described, wherein a first (10A) and second (10B) set of data are input into a database (12). The first set of data (10A) may constitute information of the diet of an individual, whereas the second set of data (10B) may constitute information on the individual's activity. “Other” data (10C) may also be input into the database (12). A third set of data relating to hormone activity within the body is also included. A modelling region (20) employs a plurality of mathematical models in order to provide an output function (30, 31) indicative of the time variation of a metabolic function of the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2002Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventor: Richard Butler
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Patent number: 5688962Abstract: A process for the synthesis of a compound of general formula II: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;A is an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring system optionally substituted with one or more substituents as defined herein; and in which any ring nitrogen atom may be quaternised or oxidised;alternatively, any two substituents of the group A may combine to form a fused 5- or 6-membered saturated or partially saturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring in which any carbon or quaternised nitrogen atom may be substituted with any of the groups defined herein for A or in which a ring carbon atom may be oxidised;the process comprising cyclising a compound of general formula VII: ##STR2## wherein A, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as defined for general formula II, R.sup.20 is hydrogen, benzyl or benzyl substituted with up to five substituents selected from halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl) or nitro and R.sub.21 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1996Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Assignee: Zeneca LimitedInventors: John Michael Cox, David Philip John Pearson, Anthony Marian Kozakiewicz, Richard Butler Moore, Glynn Mitchell, David William Langton, Russell Ellis
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Patent number: 5269388Abstract: A weighing bed (10) which includes a patient support assembly (12), an upper bed frame (14) and a lower bed frame (16). Linkage assemblies and actuators, powered by motors, provide movement capability for the bed (10). Mounted on both sides of the lower frame (16) are load cells (52, 53), each of which has connected thereto a U-shaped rigid bracket (72). First link member (84) connects one end (76) of bracket (72) to a foot portion of the upper bed frame (14), while second and third link members (90, 92) connect the other end (75) of the bracket (72) to a head end of the upper bed frame (14).Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1991Date of Patent: December 14, 1993Assignee: Stress-Tek, Inc.Inventors: Keith W. Reichow, Robert L. Hildebrant, Richard A. Butler
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Patent number: 5253819Abstract: A web splicing method and apparatus to splice a running web to the web on a ready roll so as to avoid web speed and position mis-matches due to roll eccentricity and roll end wobble. After an adhesive splicing medium is applied to the leading end of the web on the ready roll, that roll is accelerated to a selected nominal splicing speed. The roll surface speed and end edge position are then measured at least at a location at or near the splicing medium thereon. The speed and edge position of the running web are also measured. During successive revolutions of the roll, the running web speed and the roll surface speed in the vicinity of the splicing medium are compared to produce speed difference signals which are applied to control the speed of the running web and/or the roll to match the speed of the running web and the surface speed of the roll at or near the splicing medium.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1992Date of Patent: October 19, 1993Assignee: Butler Automatic, Inc.Inventor: Richard A. Butler, Jr.
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Patent number: 4948060Abstract: A web roll handling system comprises a roll loading section, a plurality of splicers and at least one robotic vehicle arranged to travel back and forth between the loading section and the plurality of splicers.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1988Date of Patent: August 14, 1990Assignee: Butler Automatic, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Kurz, Alexander Jesensky, Raymond W. Johnson, Tamas Hetenyi, Geoffrey C. Grigg, Stephen C. Dangel, John W. Clifford, Richard A. Butler, Jr.
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Patent number: 4411615Abstract: In a machine for the continuous and automatic production of a succession of small components from synthetic plastics material by injection moulding, the mould and injection unit are operatively connected to a common actuating device through two separate transmission mechanisms which both include an element reciprocable along the longitudinal axis of the machine and are so interconnected that the injection unit cannot operate until the mould has been closed.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1981Date of Patent: October 25, 1983Assignee: Mining & Chemical Products LimitedInventor: Richard A. Butler
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Patent number: 4310797Abstract: The stud detector apparatus of the present invention automatically indicates the presence of nails and other ferrous fasteners beneath a wall covering, thus revealing the presence of a wall stud or ceiling joist. The apparatus includes a magnetic actuated switch, a power source, and a light source conductively connected in series. The magnetic actuated switch has a substantially planar wall engaging surface, first and second terminals, and a movable magnet. The movable magnet is normally in a position in which the current path between the terminals is open. When the wall engaging surface is held near a ferrous substance, the movable magnet moves to a position which allows current to flow between the first and second terminals. In use, the wall engaging surface of the apparatus is held near and moved parallel to the surface of the wall. The presence of a nail or other ferrous fastener is indicated when the light source is energized.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1979Date of Patent: January 12, 1982Inventor: Richard A. Butler
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Patent number: 4288273Abstract: A corrugator line includes a single facer and a double backer with a horizontal bridge extending between them. Instead of conducting the web from the single facer to the double backer as fan folds on a horizontal belt conveyor, a dancer type accumulator is positioned on the bridge between the single facer and the double backer and the web is looped back and forth between the accumulator stationary rollers and its movable dancer and the dancer is force loaded away from the stationary rollers so as to maintain substantially constant tension in the moving web. Provision is made for controlling the speed of the single facer or the double backer in response to excursions of the dancer from a reference position to allow the single face material to spend a uniform time between the single face and double back processes. Also, a steering assembly is positioned on the bridge to align the web from the single facer with the machine center line of the double backer.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1980Date of Patent: September 8, 1981Assignee: Butler Greenwich Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Butler, Jr., Bucky Crowley
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Patent number: D377700Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 1996Date of Patent: January 28, 1997Assignee: Northwest Machine and Fabrication Services, Inc.Inventor: Richard A. Butler