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Michael E. Butler

Examiner (ID: 19563, Phone: (571)272-6937 , Office: P/3653 )

Most Active Art Unit
3653
Art Unit(s)
3651, 2765, 3653, 3655
Total Applications
842
Issued Applications
444
Pending Applications
70
Abandoned Applications
331

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 510687 [patent_doc_number] => 07188748 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2007-03-13 [patent_title] => 'Vacuum-packed diaper vending machine' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/907396 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2005-03-31 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 15 [patent_figures_cnt] => 41 [patent_no_of_words] => 10383 [patent_no_of_claims] => 18 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 129 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/188/07188748.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10907396 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/907396
Vacuum-packed diaper vending machine Mar 30, 2005 Issued
Array ( [id] => 6955350 [patent_doc_number] => 20050211720 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2005-09-29 [patent_title] => 'Method and apparatus for storing articles for use with an article handling device' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/077223 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2005-03-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 33 [patent_figures_cnt] => 33 [patent_no_of_words] => 13071 [patent_no_of_claims] => 13 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0211/20050211720.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11077223 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/077223
Method and apparatus for storing articles for use with an article handling device Mar 9, 2005 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 5706174 [patent_doc_number] => 20060195222 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2006-08-31 [patent_title] => 'Method and apparatus for marketing simultaneously multiple products on vending machine' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/068439 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2005-02-28 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 6 [patent_figures_cnt] => 6 [patent_no_of_words] => 8377 [patent_no_of_claims] => 3 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0195/20060195222.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11068439 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/068439
Method and apparatus for marketing simultaneously multiple products on vending machine Feb 27, 2005 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 7252931 [patent_doc_number] => 20050273196 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2005-12-08 [patent_title] => 'Automatic empty carrier storage, retrieval and distribution system' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/068084 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2005-02-24 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 10 [patent_figures_cnt] => 10 [patent_no_of_words] => 8137 [patent_no_of_claims] => 18 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0273/20050273196.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11068084 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/068084
Automatic empty carrier storage, retrieval and distribution system Feb 23, 2005 Issued
Array ( [id] => 4467751 [patent_doc_number] => 07881822 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2011-02-01 [patent_title] => 'System and method for dispensing consumer products' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/059575 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2005-02-16 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 5136 [patent_no_of_claims] => 16 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 99 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/881/07881822.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11059575 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/059575
System and method for dispensing consumer products Feb 15, 2005 Issued
Array ( [id] => 4652954 [patent_doc_number] => 20080040211 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2008-02-14 [patent_title] => 'Marketing System Employing Vending Machines' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/581433 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-12-09 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 26795 [patent_no_of_claims] => 11 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0040/20080040211.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10581433 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/581433
Marketing System Employing Vending Machines Dec 8, 2004 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 7175660 [patent_doc_number] => 20050189368 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2005-09-01 [patent_title] => 'Combination beverage service item and condom holder' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 11/006150 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-12-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 4 [patent_no_of_words] => 2186 [patent_no_of_claims] => 11 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0189/20050189368.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 11006150 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
11/006150
Combination beverage service item and condom holder Dec 5, 2004 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 7233818 [patent_doc_number] => 20050139606 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2005-06-30 [patent_title] => 'Apparatuses and methods for dispensing magnetic cards, integrated circuit cards, and other similar items' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/995032 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-11-22 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 7984 [patent_no_of_claims] => 43 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 8 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0139/20050139606.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10995032 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/995032
Apparatuses and methods for dispensing magnetic cards, integrated circuit cards, and other similar items Nov 21, 2004 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5773428 [patent_doc_number] => 20060102649 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2006-05-18 [patent_title] => 'Good Cup' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/957902 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-10-05 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 911 [patent_no_of_claims] => 11 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0102/20060102649.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10957902 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/957902
Good Cup Oct 4, 2004 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 5773419 [patent_doc_number] => 20060102644 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2006-05-18 [patent_title] => 'Folded clip and dispenser' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/955435 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-09-30 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 7 [patent_no_of_words] => 6140 [patent_no_of_claims] => 26 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 14 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0102/20060102644.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10955435 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/955435
Folded clip and dispenser Sep 29, 2004 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5773427 [patent_doc_number] => 20060102648 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2006-05-18 [patent_title] => 'Magazine for automatic feed blind rivet setting tool' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/951293 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-09-27 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 16 [patent_figures_cnt] => 16 [patent_no_of_words] => 3134 [patent_no_of_claims] => 10 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0102/20060102648.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10951293 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/951293
Magazine for automatic feed blind rivet setting tool Sep 26, 2004 Issued
Array ( [id] => 7157936 [patent_doc_number] => 20050027391 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2005-02-03 [patent_title] => 'Profiler system for mail articles' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/929164 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-08-30 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 6 [patent_figures_cnt] => 6 [patent_no_of_words] => 2013 [patent_no_of_claims] => 2 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0027/20050027391.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10929164 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/929164
Profiler system for mail articles Aug 29, 2004 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 310149 [patent_doc_number] => 07527170 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2009-05-05 [patent_title] => 'Weatherproof card holder/dispenser for vehicle exteriors' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/911184 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-08-03 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 2945 [patent_no_of_claims] => 8 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 624 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/527/07527170.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10911184 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/911184
Weatherproof card holder/dispenser for vehicle exteriors Aug 2, 2004 Issued
Array ( [id] => 5821570 [patent_doc_number] => 20060025883 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2006-02-02 [patent_title] => 'Integrated warehouse management system' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/903883 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-07-30 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 7827 [patent_no_of_claims] => 39 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 8 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0025/20060025883.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10903883 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/903883
Integrated warehouse management system Jul 29, 2004 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 310148 [patent_doc_number] => 07527169 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2009-05-05 [patent_title] => 'Gripper device' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/902253 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-07-30 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 1 [patent_figures_cnt] => 3 [patent_no_of_words] => 1372 [patent_no_of_claims] => 7 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 262 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] => patents/07/527/07527169.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10902253 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/902253
Gripper device Jul 29, 2004 Issued
Array ( [id] => 7232892 [patent_doc_number] => 20040256402 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2004-12-23 [patent_title] => 'Machine for vending articles and methods associated therewith' [patent_app_type] => new [patent_app_number] => 10/897861 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-07-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 28 [patent_figures_cnt] => 28 [patent_no_of_words] => 60104 [patent_no_of_claims] => 4 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 94 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0256/20040256402.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10897861 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/897861
Machine for vending articles and methods associated therewith Jul 22, 2004 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 7058615 [patent_doc_number] => 20050000974 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2005-01-06 [patent_title] => 'Method and apparatus for vending goods' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/897855 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-07-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 28 [patent_figures_cnt] => 28 [patent_no_of_words] => 56892 [patent_no_of_claims] => 4 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0000/20050000974.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10897855 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/897855
Method and apparatus for vending goods Jul 22, 2004 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 7012413 [patent_doc_number] => 20050065633 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2005-03-24 [patent_title] => 'Systems and methods for relative control of load motion actuators' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/886897 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-07-07 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 13849 [patent_no_of_claims] => 48 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 5 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0065/20050065633.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10886897 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/886897
Systems and methods for relative control of load motion actuators Jul 6, 2004 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 5892178 [patent_doc_number] => 20060000843 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2006-01-05 [patent_title] => 'Tissue supply and waste disposal system' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/883994 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-07-01 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 2725 [patent_no_of_claims] => 21 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0000/20060000843.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10883994 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/883994
Tissue supply and waste disposal system Jun 30, 2004 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 6928728 [patent_doc_number] => 20050279760 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2005-12-22 [patent_title] => 'Merchandise output device of a vending machine' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 10/872005 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2004-06-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 1734 [patent_no_of_claims] => 2 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0279/20050279760.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 10872005 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
10/872005
Merchandise output device of a vending machine Jun 20, 2004 Issued
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