Steven W Burton

US Patent:

20040236202, Nov 25, 2004

Filed:

May 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/444012

Inventors:

Steven Burton - Midlothian VA, US

International Classification:

A61B005/04

US Classification:

600/384000, 600/390000, 600/393000

Abstract:

An assembly that incorporates an expandable strap for use in electrical impedance tomography includes a strap adapted to be mounted onto the body of a patient. A plurality of electrodes is mounted on the strap and spaced equidistantly along the length of the strap. An electrical connector is mounted on the strap, and electrical traces extend from each electrode to the connector. Preferably, the strap is made of a substantially inelastic material. In one embodiment, the strap has a serpentine shape to allow for uniform expansion.

US Patent:

20100312006, Dec 9, 2010

Filed:

Jun 4, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/793806

Inventors:

Michael A. Lake - Mount Pleasant SC, US
Steven W. Burton - Cary NC, US
William Craig Fuller - Raleigh NC, US
Robert Sasser - Lumberton TX, US
Mathias E. Lindstrom - Raleigh NC, US
Jeffrey T. Wheless - Louisburg NC, US

Assignee:

MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION - Richmond VA

International Classification:

C07C 51/00
C07C 69/716
C07C 59/185

US Classification:

560174, 562513, 562577

Abstract:

A process for producing levulinic acid and its esters from biomass is disclosed comprising: (i) feed preparation module characterized by subjecting biomass to a high-temperature refining treatment; (ii) hydrolysis reaction module that facilitates the hydrolysis of biomass to its respective sugars and their subsequent transformation to levulinic acid, formic acid, furfural, and char as well as facilitates the separation of lignin-based char by-product; (iii) product separation and recovery module utilizing a solvent extraction technique such as using furfural by-product as extracting solvent; and (iv) optionally, conversion of levulinic acid to levulinate ester. When desired, the disclosed process may be integrated into existing pulp mills.

US Patent:

20100313467, Dec 16, 2010

Filed:

Jun 9, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/796756

Inventors:

Michael A. Lake - Mount Pleasant SC, US
Steven W. Burton - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION - Richmond VA

International Classification:

C10L 1/19

US Classification:

44308

Abstract:

A diesel fuel composition is disclosed that requires a reduced amount of petroleum-based diesel and provides lower level of emissions, while maintaining the desired performances of the petroleum-based diesel. The disclosed fuel composition comprises a petroleum-based diesel and at least about 5% by volume of levulinate ester, and may be substantially free of alkanolamides, alcohols, or combinations thereof. When desired, the fuel composition may include biodiesel and other additives. The disclosed fuel composition may be formulated such that its performances are in compliance with the ASTM D975 standard.

US Patent:

20130020341, Jan 24, 2013

Filed:

Jul 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/184639

Inventors:

Caleb S. Loftin - Richmond VA, US
Aaron L. Bates - Moseley VA, US
Steven Burton - Richmond VA, US

International Classification:

B65D 83/00

US Classification:

221 1, 221 68

Abstract:

A product dispensing frame having a front end and a rear end, and including an upper support deck extending between the front end and the rear end, a lower support deck positioned below the upper support deck, the lower support deck extending between the front end and the rear end and defining a first product display area, and an intermediate support deck positioned between the upper support deck and the lower support deck, the intermediate support deck extending between the front end and the rear end and defining a second product display area.

US Patent:

20130062360, Mar 14, 2013

Filed:

Sep 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/227542

Inventors:

Caleb S. Loftin - Richmond VA, US
Aaron L. Bates - Moseley VA, US
Steven Burton - Richmond VA, US

International Classification:

A47F 1/04
B65D 83/00

US Classification:

221 1, 211 592

Abstract:

A product dispensing system including a frame structure having a front end and a rear end, the frame structure including an upper support deck extending between the front and rear ends, a lower support deck positioned below the upper support deck, the lower support deck extending between the front and rear ends and defining a first product display area, and an intermediate support deck positioned between the upper support deck and the lower support deck, the intermediate support deck extending between the front and rear ends and defining a second product display area, wherein the upper support deck and the intermediate support deck define a vertical drop zone proximate the rear end, the vertical drop zone extending from the upper support deck to the lower support deck, and a guide positioned between the upper support deck and the intermediate support deck, the guide extending into the vertical drop zone.

US Patent:

20130240553, Sep 19, 2013

Filed:

Mar 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/421022

Inventors:

Steven W. Burton - Richmond VA, US
Bipin Raman Patil - Richmond VA, US

International Classification:

B65G 59/00
B65D 83/00

US Classification:

221 1, 221285

Abstract:

A product dispensing system including a dispenser having a front end longitudinally opposed from a rear end, the dispenser including a container support deck extending at least partially between the front end and the rear end, the container support deck being moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration, and a lower support deck positioned below the container support deck, the lower support deck extending at least partially between the front end and the rear end, and defining a product display area.

US Patent:

20130248468, Sep 26, 2013

Filed:

Mar 22, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/426811

Inventors:

Steven W. Burton - Richmond VA, US
Bipin Raman Patil - Richmond VA, US

International Classification:

A47F 1/04

US Classification:

211 592

Abstract:

A product dispensing system including a dispenser having a front end longitudinally opposed from a rear end, the dispenser including a first side wall laterally opposed from a second side wall, a protuberance extending from the first side wall toward the second side wall, a container support deck positioned below the protuberance between the first and second side walls, the container support deck extending at least partially between the front and rear ends, and a lower support deck positioned below the container support deck, the lower support deck extending at least partially between the front and rear ends, and defining a product display area.

US Patent:

20130270203, Oct 17, 2013

Filed:

Apr 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/447371

Inventors:

Steven W. Burton - Richmond VA, US
Bipin Raman Patil - Richmond VA, US

International Classification:

A47F 1/04

US Classification:

211 592

Abstract:

A product dispensing system including a dispenser having a front end longitudinally opposed from a rear end, the dispenser including a container support deck extending at least partially between the front and rear ends, and a lower support deck positioned below the container support deck, the lower support deck defining a product display area, a container positioned on the container support deck, the container defining an internal volume and including an interference member extending into the internal volume, and a number of products received in the internal volume and arranged in at least a first row and a second row, the second row being positioned above the first row, wherein the interference member is positioned to restrict longitudinal movement at least one product in the second row.