Bruce E Butler

US Patent:

20040181166, Sep 16, 2004

Filed:

Mar 13, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/388356

Inventors:

David Williford - La Porte TX, US
Bruce Butler - Houston TX, US
Steven Ritter - Houston TX, US
Phyllis Butler - Houston TX, US
Wayne Price - San Antonio TX, US

International Classification:

A61B005/00
A61C005/14

US Classification:

600/549000, 128/861000

Abstract:

This invention is directed to a body temperature sensing and indicating teeth protection system. The present invention is capable of sensing and indicating a user's body temperature while also protecting one or more teeth of the user.

US Patent:

20110283637, Nov 24, 2011

Filed:

May 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/785619

Inventors:

BRUCE BUTLER - Houston TX, US
Joshua Butler - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

E06B 3/30
E06B 3/26
E04H 9/14
E06B 9/02

US Classification:

52202, 160213, 527413

Abstract:

An abatement or protective device () is provided for protecting the opening in a structure, such as a window opening, during high winds. The device includes elongate generally vertical slats () and elongate generally horizontal slats () which are intertwined to form a panel. The device may include one or more panels. Various techniques are available for attaching the device to the structure surrounding the opening before anticipated high winds.

US Patent:

59876832, Nov 23, 1999

Filed:

Jun 22, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/102591

Inventors:

Basil C. Leiman - Houston TX
Bruce D. Butler - Houston TX

International Classification:

B08B 900

US Classification:

1510419

Abstract:

This invention relates to a device and system for cleaning the interior of conduits, gun barrels, or pipes, including drain pipes. The pipe cleaning device of the present invention is capable of (a) penetrating and removing restrictions that block flow, (b) scouring the interior wall of conduits or pipes to remove the buildup of undesirable solids that result in flow restriction, and (c) coating the wall of the pipe with a suitable substance. The present invention comprises a connecting member housed within a bendable or flexible conduit, a retraction handle attached to one end of the connecting member, and elastic or flexible strands attached to the opposite end of said connecting member. The strands are outwardly expandable in a radial dimension when said connecting member is retracted. The system of the present invention further comprises a pressure/suction source coupled to the conduit.

US Patent:

62760181, Aug 21, 2001

Filed:

Dec 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/474044

Inventors:

Basil C. Leiman - Houston TX
Bruce D. Butler - Houston TX

International Classification:

B08B 9027

US Classification:

1510419

Abstract:

This invention relates to a device and system for cleaning the interior of conduits, gun barrels, or pipes, including drain pipes. The pipe cleaning device of the present invention is capable of (a) penetrating and removing restrictions that block flow, (b) scouring the interior wall of conduits or pipes to remove the buildup of undesirable solids that result in flow restriction, and (c) coating the wall of the pipe with a suitable substance. The present invention comprises a connecting member housed within a bendable or flexible conduit, a retraction handle attached to one end of the connecting member, and elastic or flexible strands attached to the opposite end of said connecting member. The strands are outwardly expandable in a radial dimension when said connecting member is retracted.

US Patent:

58651721, Feb 2, 1999

Filed:

Apr 8, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/841937

Inventors:

Bruce D. Butler - Houston TX
R. David Warters - Houston TX

Assignee:

The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System - Austin TX

International Classification:

A61N 1500

US Classification:

12820312

Abstract:

This invention relates to an apparatus for inducing a pediatric patient breathing gas through a face mask to inhale a fluid pharmacological agent. The apparatus comprises a fluid conduit through which fluid pharmacological agent may be inhaled, and a sensory patient stimulator coupled to said conduit and accuatable by inspiratory or expiratory flow through said conduit.

US Patent:

60736283, Jun 13, 2000

Filed:

Sep 18, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/156811

Inventors:

Bruce D. Butler - Houston TX
R. David Warters - Houston TX

Assignee:

The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System - Austin TX

International Classification:

A61M 1610

US Classification:

12820312

Abstract:

This invention relates to an apparatus for inducing a pediatric patient breathing gas through a face mask to inhale a fluid pharmacological agent. The apparatus comprises a fluid conduit through which fluid pharmacological agent may be inhaled, and a sensory patient stimulator coupled to said conduit and accuatable by inspiratory or expiratory flow through said conduit.

US Patent:

48799998, Nov 14, 1989

Filed:

Jun 5, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/058830

Inventors:

Basil C. Leiman - Houston TX
Bruce D. Butler - Houston TX
Jeffrey Katz - Houston TX
Henry H. Salzarulo - Houston TX

Assignee:

Board of Regents, The University of Texas System - Austin TX

International Classification:

A61M 1600

US Classification:

12820714

Abstract:

Disclosed is an endotracheal device provided with a colorimetric carbon dioxide indicator. The device functions to indicate the proper intratracheal placement of an endotracheal tube by detecting for the presence of carbon dioxide in expired air passing through the device.

US Patent:

57687412, Jun 23, 1998

Filed:

Sep 27, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/720351

Inventors:

Basil C. Leiman - Houston TX
Bruce D. Butler - Houston TX

International Classification:

B08B 900

US Classification:

15304

Abstract:

This invention relates to a device and system for cleaning the interior of conduits, gun barrels, or pipes, including drain pipes. The pipe cleaning device of the present invention is capable of (a) penetrating and removing restrictions that block flow, (b) scouring the interior wall of conduits or pipes to remove the buildup of undesirable solids that result in flow restriction, and (c) coating the wall of the pipe with a suitable substance. The present invention comprises a connecting member housed within a bendable or flexible conduit, a retraction handle attached to one end of the connecting member, and elastic or flexible strands attached to the opposite end of said connecting member. The strands are outwardly expandable in a radial dimension when said connecting member is retracted. The system of the present invention further comprises a pressure/suction source coupled to the conduit.