Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Miller

Christopher J. Miller 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).

  • Publication number: 20120218113
    Abstract: An open fuse block is provided having a visual indicator or light assembly connected in parallel with a replaceable fuse mounted in the fuse block. When the fuse is blown, the corresponding visual indicator is illuminated to identify the blown fuse, thereby facilitating quick and easy replacement of the fuse. Since the visual indicator is connected in parallel with the fuse element, when the fuse is blown, the fuse results in an open circuit and the flow of electricity is rerouted through the visual indicator. The visual indicator is thereby illuminated and the corresponding blown fuse can be easily identified. The visual indicator or light assembly can include, for example, a neon bulb, light emitting diode, fluorescent bulb, incandescent bulb, or any other visual indicator that emits light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Littelfuse, Inc.
    Inventors: DANIEL F. STANEK, Nathan C. Siegwald, Thomas M. Novak, Christopher J. Miller, Daniel R. Gilman, William F. Gonzalez, Jesse D. Rednour
  • Publication number: 20100088638
    Abstract: A geographic information system includes a server having a geographical user interface for communicating over a computer network, a database having location-specific information, and a website in communication with the database for accessing location-specific information. The geographic information system further includes a web page configured to display location-specific information, wherein the web page includes a plurality of icons, one of which illuminates automatically upon input of a selected location and provides a link to selected location-specific information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: NINTH WAVE MEDIA, LLC
    Inventors: Judith S. Miller, Christopher J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20090324864
    Abstract: The method comprises an automated technique for making and inserting flexible laminate film barrier liners into the shoulder/nozzles of product tube packaging. The shoulder/nozzles are made and oriented with the shoulder opening to be facing the laminate film. The film is fed to a station that forms the nozzle aperture, die cuts the laminate film to fit into the shoulder of the shoulder/nozzle, and inserts this laminate film into the shoulder/nozzle. The laminate film can be heat bonded to the shoulder nozzle at this station or in a subsequent sealing station. After the shoulder/nozzle leaves the station that forms and inserts the laminate film into the shoulder/nozzle there can be a detection station to determine if the laminate film is properly aligned in the shoulder/nozzle. There also can be a detection station after a subsequent sealing station. Shoulder/nozzles with sealed laminate film liner are then sent to tube making.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
    Inventors: Christopher J. Miller, David C. Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20080129823
    Abstract: A video surveillance system includes a first combiner, and a monitor, a power source and a camera control unit, each of which is electrically coupled to the first combiner. A regulated combiner located remotely from the first combiner and being electrically connected to the first combiner with at least one twisted pair of wires includes a voltage regulator which provides a regulated voltage to the camera located remotely from the first combiner. The camera is operable at a predetermined voltage level. The power supply provides an increased voltage to the regulated combiner through the first combiner and the twisted pair of wires to compensate for IR losses in the twisted pair of wires. Thus, the regulated combiner reduces the increased voltage to a safe level for the CCTV camera and other devices on a network to operate properly. The system dramatically increases the distance that a power supply can be located from where the camera is located, which decreases installation costs for CCTV surveillance systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Porta Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Alan J. Squillante, Peter Kobsa, Christopher J. Miller
  • Patent number: 7168591
    Abstract: A trash bag dispenser, for receiving a trash bag continuously joined to and separable from another trash bag, for receiving a trash receptacle and for dispensing the trash bag from the trash receptacle is provided. The trash bag dispenser comprising a housing for containing the trash bag and a cover having a slot therein for guiding the trash bag therethrough. The cover is movably connected to the housing and integral therewith for allowing the cover to capture the trash bag and to allow the trash bag to freely move when urged through the slot. A closure, comprises a snap button fastener. The trash bag dispenser is attachable to an interior of the trash receptacle with an adhesive backed hook and loop type fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Inventor: Christopher J. Miller
  • Patent number: D532233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Sigurdur Thorsteinsson, Christopher J. Miller, Peter J. Newbould, Pasquale Cirulli
  • Patent number: D532636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Sigurdur Thorsteinsson, Christopher J. Miller, Peter J. Newbould, Pasquale Cirulli
  • Patent number: D533026
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Arthur V. Lang, Byron E. Trotter, Christopher J. Miller, Sigurdur Thorsteinsson
  • Patent number: D536873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Sigurdur Thorsteinsson, Christopher J. Miller, Peter J. Newbould, Pasquale Cirulli
  • Patent number: D540617
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Arthur V. Lang, Byron E. Trotter, Christopher J. Miller, Sigurdur Thorsteinsson
  • Patent number: D548416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Scott D. Gullicks, Erik J. Johnson, Ryan Patrick Simmers, Lloyd S. Vasilakes, Christopher J. Miller, Sigurdur Thorsteinsson, Mauro Porcini
  • Patent number: D553317
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Byron E. Trotter, Michael J. Kubes, Arthur V. Lang, Sigurdur Thorsteinsson, Christopher J Miller
  • Patent number: D554314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Kubes, Erik J. Johnson, Byron E. Trotter, Lloyd S. Vasilakes, Mauro Porcini, Christopher J. Miller, Giorgio Tusa, Sigurdur Thorsteinsson
  • Patent number: D554407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Craig Thompson, Christopher J. Miller, Peter J. Newbould
  • Patent number: D554416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Craig Thompson, Christopher J. Miller, Peter J. Newbould
  • Patent number: D554417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Sigurdur Thorsteinsson, Christopher J. Miller, Peter J. Newbould, Pasquale Cirulli
  • Patent number: D554419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Craig Thompson, Peter J. Newbould, Christopher J. Miller, Pasquale Cirulli
  • Patent number: D568081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Craig Thompson, Christopher J Miller, Peter J. Newbould
  • Patent number: D569671
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Craig Thompson, Christopher J. Miller, Peter J. Newbould
  • Patent number: D591020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Arthur V. Lang, Christopher J. Miller, Sigurdur Thorsteinsson, Mauro Porcini