Patents by Inventor Donald Miller
Donald 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).
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Publication number: 20100219385Abstract: Fusion fuel container and reactant spin-enhancement for optimized fusion probability is disclosed. The enclosed nuclei in a cage-like molecule can include, for example, deuterium and tritium, and the cage-like molecule may be, for example, a fullerene molecule. A fusion reaction to consume the fusion fuel may be ignited, for example, via compression methods including chemical or laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventor: Edward Donald Miller
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Publication number: 20100120332Abstract: An abrasive waterjet apparatus comprising a water jet fluid flow circuit, a positive displacement pump connected to the water jet fluid flow circuit, a pressure fluctuation equalising device (24) for said circuit, and an abrasive cutting nozzle assembly. The pressure fluctuation equalising device (24) comprises a high pressure chamber (27?) connected to the waterjet fluid flow circuit, a low pressure chamber (29), and a moveable pressure equalising member (20, 21) that separates said chambers. In order to equalise pressure fluctuations in the waterjet fluid flow circuit, the moveable pressure equalising member (20, 21) is arranged to alter the volume of the high pressure chamber (27?).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventor: Donald Miller
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Patent number: 7692524Abstract: Inductors are described for motor drives or other power converters having an inductor connected in a switching circuit, with one or more conductive shields positioned between an inductor coil winding and a flux-carrying inductor core leg to redirect flux away from the coil winding so as to inhibit heating of the coil.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David Donald Miller, Loris Michael Dalfuoco, Yuan Xiao, Catalin Florin Gemanaru
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Publication number: 20100073885Abstract: Modular soft starters are disclosed having a plurality of soft starter modules with stacked SCRs and heat sinks for accommodating a single phase of a three phase motor, where the modules may be connected serially for starting each phase of a higher voltage motor, and where the modules can be mounted in a cabinet in a variety of different orientations to facilitate optimized cabinet space utilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David Donald Miller, David Scott S. Maclennan
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Publication number: 20100026318Abstract: A coupling loop or antenna is provided that can be used with a system that determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. In one embodiment multiple energizing loops energize an implanted sensor and a sensor coupling loop connected to an input impedance that is at least two times greater than the inductance of the sensor coupling loop receives the sensor signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: CardioMEMS ,Inc.Inventors: Jason Kroh, Michael Ellis, Donald Miller
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Patent number: 7595647Abstract: A coupling loop or antenna is provided that can be used with a system that determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. A cable attached to the coupling loop provides maximum isolation between the energizing signal and the sensor signal by maximizing the distance between the coaxial cables that carry the signals and maintaining the relative positions of the coaxial cables throughout the cable assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: CardioMEMS, Inc.Inventors: Jason Kroh, Michael Ellis, Donald Miller, Robert Refermat
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Publication number: 20090154630Abstract: A fusion fuel composition has two or more light nuclei combined with a cage-like molecule. The light nuclei may be, for example, deuterium and tritium, and the cage-like molecule may be, for example, a fullerene molecule. A fusion reaction to consume the fusion fuel may be ignited, for example, via compression methods including chemical or laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventor: Edward Donald Miller
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Patent number: 7476375Abstract: A fusion fuel composition has two or more light nuclei combined with a cage-like molecule. The light nuclei may be, for example, deuterium and tritium, and the cage-like molecule may be, for example, a fullerene molecule. A fusion reaction to consume the fusion fuel may be ignited, for example, via compression methods including chemical or laser.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Carbon Labs, Inc.Inventor: Edward Donald Miller
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Publication number: 20080317658Abstract: A fusion fuel composition has two or more light nuclei combined with a cage-like molecule. The light nuclei may be, for example, deuterium and tritium, and the cage-like molecule may be, for example, a fullerene molecule. A fusion reaction to consume the fusion fuel may be ignited, for example, via compression methods including chemical or laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2006Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventor: Edward Donald Miller
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Patent number: 7432723Abstract: A coupling loop or antenna is provided that can be used with a system that determines the resonant frequency of a sensor by adjusting the phase and frequency of an energizing signal until the frequency of the energizing signal matches the resonant frequency of the sensor. The coupling loop includes multiple loops. Preferably two tuned loops are used for transmitting the energizing signal to the sensor and an un-tuned loop is used for receiving the sensor signal from the sensor. Orientation features on the housing for the coupling loop and the sensor are provided to assist in positioning the coupling loop relative to the sensor to maximize the coupling between the sensor signal and the coupling loop.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: CardioMEMS, Inc.Inventors: Michael Ellis, Jason Kroh, Donald Miller
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Publication number: 20080164831Abstract: Modular soft starters are disclosed having a plurality of soft starter modules with stacked SCRs and heat sinks for accommodating a single phase of a three phase motor, where the modules may be connected serially for starting each phase of a higher voltage motor, and where the modules can be mounted in a cabinet in a variety of different orientations to facilitate optimized cabinet space utilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David Donald Miller, David Scott S. Maclennan
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Publication number: 20080085798Abstract: Drivetrains and frames for vehicles, equipment, machines, etc. Some embodiments of the drivetrains and frames are particularly suited for human powered machines, such as bicycles and exercise equipment. In some embodiments, a drivetrain includes a reciprocating crank coupled to a crank pivot. A lever couples to the crank via a lever pivot positioned on the crank. A lever stop cooperates with a lever guide surface to guide a motion of the lever as the lever pivots about the lever pivot. The lever and/or the crank are operably coupled to a drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or compound pulley. In some embodiments, a drive cable operably couples the lever and/or the crank to the drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or the compound pulley. In one embodiment, one or more pulleys couple to the lever's distal ends. In some embodiments, the drivetrain includes a wheel hub adapted to receive torque from the crank via a drive pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Applicant: FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Donald Miller, Michael Ross
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Publication number: 20080085795Abstract: Drivetrains and frames for vehicles, equipment, machines, etc. Some embodiments of the drivetrains and frames are particularly suited for human powered machines, such as bicycles and exercise equipment. In some embodiments, a drivetrain includes a reciprocating crank coupled to a crank pivot. A lever couples to the crank via a lever pivot positioned on the crank. A lever stop cooperates with a lever guide surface to guide a motion of the lever as the lever pivots about the lever pivot. The lever and/or the crank are operably coupled to a drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or compound pulley. In some embodiments, a drive cable operably couples the lever and/or the crank to the drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or the compound pulley. In one embodiment, one or more pulleys couple to the lever's distal ends. In some embodiments, the drivetrain includes a wheel hub adapted to receive torque from the crank via a drive pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Applicant: FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Donald Miller, Michael Ross
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Publication number: 20080085797Abstract: Drivetrains and frames for vehicles, equipment, machines, etc. Some embodiments of the drivetrains and frames are particularly suited for human powered machines, such as bicycles and exercise equipment. In some embodiments, a drivetrain includes a reciprocating crank coupled to a crank pivot. A lever couples to the crank via a lever pivot positioned on the crank. A lever stop cooperates with a lever guide surface to guide a motion of the lever as the lever pivots about the lever pivot. The lever and/or the crank are operably coupled to a drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or compound pulley. In some embodiments, a drive cable operably couples the lever and/or the crank to the drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or the compound pulley. In one embodiment, one or more pulleys couple to the lever's distal ends. In some embodiments, the drivetrain includes a wheel hub adapted to receive torque from the crank via a drive pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Applicant: FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Donald Miller, Michael Ross
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Publication number: 20080085796Abstract: Drivetrains and frames for vehicles, equipment, machines, etc. Some embodiments of the drivetrains and frames are particularly suited for human powered machines, such as bicycles and exercise equipment. In some embodiments, a drivetrain includes a reciprocating crank coupled to a crank pivot. A lever couples to the crank via a lever pivot positioned on the crank. A lever stop cooperates with a lever guide surface to guide a motion of the lever as the lever pivots about the lever pivot. The lever and/or the crank are operably coupled to a drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or compound pulley. In some embodiments, a drive cable operably couples the lever and/or the crank to the drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or the compound pulley. In one embodiment, one or more pulleys couple to the lever's distal ends. In some embodiments, the drivetrain includes a wheel hub adapted to receive torque from the crank via a drive pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Applicant: FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Donald Miller, Michael Ross
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Publication number: 20080081962Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention provide a system for obtaining, processing and managing data from an implanted sensor. In some embodiments, a patient or other persons can use a flexible antenna to obtain data from the implanted sensor. The flexible antenna includes at least one transmit loop and at least one receive loop. The transmit loop is adapted to propagate energizing signals to the implanted sensor. The receive loop is adapted to detect a response signal from the implanted sensor. The transmit loop includes a capacitor formed by a discontinuous area. The capacitor is adapted to allow the loop to be tuned. The flexible antenna can communicate with a patient device that collects the data from the implanted sensor, creates a data file and transmits the data file to a remote server over a network. A physician or other authorized person may access the remote server using an access device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Donald Miller, Kim Rutkowski, Jason Kroh, Shawn Brogdon, Erik Moore
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Publication number: 20080078567Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a cable assembly that is adapted to be connected to an antenna and a base unit. The cable assembly may be relatively flat with shielding and structures to reduce ground currents or other interference. Embodiments of the cable assembly include at least two coaxial cables for transmit and receive signals that are separated to reduce crosstalk or other interference. The cable may also include one or more inner cables, such as differential or switching pairs, between the two coaxial cables to provide cables for control, power, switching, or other functions. The inner cables may be positioned in parallel to each other and to each of the coaxial cables. In some embodiments, the inner cables include a first inner cable located at a first end of the inner cables and a second inner cable located at a second end of the inner cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Donald Miller, Jason Kroh
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Publication number: 20080081715Abstract: Drivetrains and frames for vehicles, equipment, machines, etc. Some embodiments of the drivetrains and frames are particularly suited for human powered machines, such as bicycles and exercise equipment. In some embodiments, a drivetrain includes a reciprocating crank coupled to a crank pivot. A lever couples to the crank via a lever pivot positioned on the crank. A lever stop cooperates with a lever guide surface to guide a motion of the lever as the lever pivots about the lever pivot. The lever and/or the crank are operably coupled to a drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or compound pulley. In some embodiments, a drive cable operably couples the lever and/or the crank to the drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or the compound pulley. In one embodiment, one or more pulleys couple to the lever's distal ends. In some embodiments, the drivetrain includes a wheel hub adapted to receive torque from the crank via a drive pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Donald Miller, Michael Ross
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Publication number: 20080079236Abstract: Drivetrains and frames for vehicles, equipment, machines, etc. Some embodiments of the drivetrains and frames are particularly suited for human powered machines, such as bicycles and exercise equipment. In some embodiments, a drivetrain includes a reciprocating crank coupled to a crank pivot. A lever couples to the crank via a lever pivot positioned on the crank. A lever stop cooperates with a lever guide surface to guide a motion of the lever as the lever pivots about the lever pivot. The lever and/or the crank are operably coupled to a drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or compound pulley. In some embodiments, a drive cable operably couples the lever and/or the crank to the drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or the compound pulley. In one embodiment, one or more pulleys couple to the lever's distal ends. In some embodiments, the drivetrain includes a wheel hub adapted to receive torque from the crank via a drive pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Donald Miller, Michael Ross
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Publication number: 20080073467Abstract: Drivetrains and frames for vehicles, equipment, machines, etc. Some embodiments of the drivetrains and frames are particularly suited for human powered machines, such as bicycles and exercise equipment. In some embodiments, a drivetrain includes a reciprocating crank coupled to a crank pivot. A lever couples to the crank via a lever pivot positioned on the crank. A lever stop cooperates with a lever guide surface to guide a motion of the lever as the lever pivots about the lever pivot. The lever and/or the crank are operably coupled to a drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or compound pulley. In some embodiments, a drive cable operably couples the lever and/or the crank to the drive pulley, idler pulley, and/or the compound pulley. In one embodiment, one or more pulleys couple to the lever's distal ends. In some embodiments, the drivetrain includes a wheel hub adapted to receive torque from the crank via a drive pulley.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Donald Miller, Michael Ross