Patents by Inventor Dan B. Miller

Dan B. 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).

  • Web securing system for laser processing
    Patent number: 6794604
    Abstract: The system for laser processing webs includes a laser system having a beam source, a controller and one or more heads to direct a laser beam onto a web. A cylinder cable of controlled rotation applies a web-securing force to the web under the laser beam to secure the web so that the web does not flutter or shift during laser processing. A template may be placed over the cylinder to apply the web-securing force in specific patterns or areas as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Preco Laser Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Herke, John J. Zik, Dan B. Miller, William E. Lawson
  • WEB SECURING SYSTEM FOR LASER PROCESSING
    Publication number: 20040159637
    Abstract: The system for laser processing webs includes a laser system having a beam source, a controller and one or more heads to direct a laser beam onto a web. A cylinder capable of controlled rotation applies a web-securing force to the web under the laser beam to secure the web so that the web does not flutter or shift during laser processing. A template may be placed over the cylinder to apply the web-securing force in specific patterns or areas as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: Preco Laser Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Herke, John J. Zik, Dan B. Miller, William E. Lawson
  • Method of creating easy-open load carrying bags
    Publication number: 20030051440
    Abstract: A system and method for producing a partially perforated tear line on a substrate material uses an high energy beam to ablate the substrate material at a depth less than full depth of the substrate. By varying the output energy level of the high energy beam for varying time intervals, a substrate material is weakened to provide an easy open feature without significantly reducing the tensile strength of the substrate material. The ratio of partial perforated to unablated substrate material may vary according to almost any ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: Preco Laser Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Chow, Dan B. Miller, Kurt A. Hatella