Patents by Inventor William J. Butler

William J. 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).

  • Patent number: 5078409
    Abstract: A playing board includes a perimeter of spaces, wherein a predetermined plurality of cards is shuffled and positioned to cover the perimeter of spaces. A die member is provided to provide direction to a starting orientation relative to a plurality of players and subsequently, each player takes turns in selecting a card. An opposing player to correctly guess a facial expression by a moving player receives the selected card. A player with the most cards at the end of the game is declared a winner. A prop is provided to provide masking of a moving player's face to provide limited clues as to the type of expression of the moving player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Inventors: William J. Butler, Yatanya K. Butler
  • Patent number: 4934486
    Abstract: This invention discloses a vehicular step bench apparatus stabilized through coupling accessories provided for detachable connection to various portions of a vehicle to gain a safe access to elevated areas of a vehicle. The coupling accessories are mechanical attachments that effect a restraining relationship with a front and rear bumpers and wheel members of a vehicle to prevent tilting or tipping towards or away from the vehicle. The mechanical attachments include portions of chains, pivotal stop arms and other mechanical attachment structure. The foot support area is further made safe through the use of a foot traction aids in the form of friction pads adhesively attached to the foot support surface. The step bench apparatus is made portable through foldable structure provided beneath the foot support area for easy storage in a carrying case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Inventors: Michael V. Butler, William J. Butler
  • Patent number: 4334626
    Abstract: Discharge cone assembly adapted to be mounted inside a rotary grinding mill or the like is disclosed, in the preferred embodiment, including first and second holders, first and second wearable inserts, first and second cover plates, a wearable nosepiece, and first and second securing plates. The rotary grinding mill includes discharge assemblies having discharge chambers. The ground material from the mill flows into the discharge chambers through grates formed in the discharge assemblies. The holders are permanently mounted in the mill for receiving the wearable inserts. The preferred inserts are captured within the holders by the cover plates and are in ground material communication with the discharge chambers of the discharge assemblies. The nosepiece is in ground material communication with the first and second inserts and provides a unitary outlet therefore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1982
    Assignee: Vermillion Equipment & Supply Co., Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Butler
  • Patent number: 4266733
    Abstract: Replaceable liner for the discharge assembly of a rotary grinding mill or the like is disclosed, in the preferred embodiment, as including first, second, and inner most self-supporting box members. The first box member includes closed sides, bottom, and second end, and includes an open top and first end. The second box member includes closed sides, top, and bottom, and includes open ends. When the grate is removed from the first discharge casting, the second box member can be inserted within the first discharge casting and moved into the second and third discharge castings. Then the first box member can be placed within the first discharge casting. Thus, when the grate is attached to the first discharge casting, the first and second box members will be captured within the first and second discharge castings. The inner most box member is provided for installation in the three inner most castings which form the discharge cone of the discharge assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1981
    Inventor: William J. Butler
  • Patent number: 4172560
    Abstract: Replaceable liner for the discharge assembly of a rotary grinding mill or the like is disclosed, in the preferred embodiment, as including first and second, self-supporting box members. The first box member includes closed sides, bottom, and second end, and includes an open top and first end. The second box member includes closed sides, top, and bottom, and includes open ends. When the grate is removed from the first discharge casting, the second box member can be inserted within the first discharge casting and moved into the second and third discharge castings. Then the first box member can be placed within the first discharge casting. Thus, when the grate is attached to the first discharge casting, the first and second box members will be captured within the first and second discharge castings. Reinforcing members are embedded in the box members for retaining their shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1979
    Assignee: Vermillion Equipment & Supply Co., Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Butler