Patents by Inventor Edwin Miller
Edwin 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: 20240170962Abstract: A method for operating a data center with a carbon usage effectiveness less than 0.1 kg CO2e/kWh is provided. At least some of the required power for the data center is generated from hydrogen having a carbon intensity preferably less than about 1.0 kg CO2e/kg H2, wherein a hydrocarbon feedstock is converted to the hydrogen using a hydrogen production process, wherein at least some of the required energy for the hydrogen production process is provided from a biomass power plant. Also provided is a method for operating a data center with a carbon usage effectiveness less than 0.05 kg CO2e/kWh, wherein at least some of the required power for the data center is generated from hydrogen having a carbon intensity less than about 0.45 kg CO2e/kg H2. Also provided is a method for operating a data center with a carbon usage effectiveness less than 0.0 kg CO2e/kWh, wherein at least some of the required power for the data center is generated from hydrogen having a carbon intensity less than about 0.0 kg CO2e/kg H2.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: May 23, 2024Inventors: Christopher Michael Miller, Anna Louise Buckley, Byron Gladus Best, III, John Edwin Plumlee, Bengt Arne Jarlsjo, Daniel Joseph Shapiro
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Publication number: 20240145968Abstract: An electrical connector for use in an electrical connector system which controls cross talk and signal radiation. The electrical connector having a plurality of modules with mating ends and mounting ends. Signal contacts have signal mating contact receiving sections proximate the mating ends and signal circuit board mounting sections proximate the mounting ends. The signal contacts are angled relative to a plane of the mounting ends of the modules, wherein the signal mating contact receiving sections are offset from the signal circuit board mounting section. Ground contacts have ground mating contact receiving sections proximate the mating ends and ground circuit board mounting sections proximate the mounting ends. The ground contacts are angled relative to the plane of the mounting ends of the modules, wherein the ground mating contact receiving sections are offset from the ground circuit board mounting sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbHInventors: Charles Raymond GINGRICH, III, Keith Edwin MILLER, Scott Eric WALTON
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Publication number: 20240145995Abstract: An electrical connector which controls cross talk and signal radiation. The electrical connector includes columns of contacts having signal contacts and ground contacts. Ground shields are positioned between the columns of contacts. The ground shields have planar members with mating ends and mounting ends. The planar members have surfaces which are configured to be electrically coupled to ground members on a mating connector. Voids are provided in the planar members. Mounting members extend from the mounting ends of the planar members. The mounting members are configured to cooperate with the ground contacts provided in the columns of contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbHInventors: Charles Raymond GINGRICH, III, Rutger Wilhelmus SMINK, Jacobus Nicolaas TUIN, Scott Eric WALTON, Keith Edwin MILLER
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Publication number: 20240146003Abstract: An electrical connector and a ground system which includes ground contacts and ground shields positioned proximate the ground contacts. The ground contacts have receiving sections, securing sections and mounting sections. The receiving sections have first engagement portions and second engagement portions. The ground shields have a nonplanar configuration, with portions of the ground shields passing between signal contacts. Surfaces of the securing sections of the ground contacts are positioned in mechanical and electrical engagement with surfaces of the ground shields, providing first ground contact areas across which ground currents may flow. The first engagement portions of the ground contacts are provided in electrical and mechanical engagement with the surfaces of the ground shields, providing second ground contact areas across which the ground currents may flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbHInventors: Keith Edwin MILLER, Scott Eric WALTON, Charles Raymond GINGRICH, III, Rodney T. SMITH
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Publication number: 20240145960Abstract: A substrate assembly includes a first substrate having a first surface and an oppositely facing second surface. Signal pathways are provided on the first surface. The signal pathways extend to first openings which extend inward from an edge of the substrate. First ground pathways are provided on the first surface. Each of the first ground pathways are positioned adjacent at least one of the signal pathways. The first ground pathways extend to second openings which extend inward from the edge of the substrate. Signal contacts are mounted to the first substrate. The signal contacts have first mounting surfaces which provide mechanical and electrical engagement with the first openings. Ground contacts are mounted to the first substrate. The ground contacts have second mounting surfaces which provide mechanical and electrical engagement with the second openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbHInventors: Charles Raymond GINGRICH, III, Keith Edwin MILLER, Scott Eric WALTON, Tim Robert CHEVALIER
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Patent number: 11952272Abstract: A method for producing hydrogen product having a low carbon intensity is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) converting a hydrocarbon feedstock to a hydrogen product using a hydrocarbon reforming process; (b) providing at least some of the required energy for the hydrogen production process from a biomass power plant; and (c) processing one or more flue gas streams from the biomass power plant in a carbon capture unit to reduce CO2e emissions. The hydrogen product has a carbon intensity preferably less than about 1.0 kg CO2e/kg H2, more preferably less than 0.45 kg CO2e/kg H2, and most preferably less than 0.0 kg CO2e/kg H2.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Kraken Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Byron Gladus Best, III, Christopher Michael Miller, Anna Louise Buckley, John Edwin Plumlee, Bengt Arne Jarlsjo, Daniel Joseph Shapiro
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Patent number: 11952274Abstract: A method for producing hydrogen product having a low carbon intensity is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) converting a hydrocarbon feedstock to a hydrogen product using a hydrocarbon reforming process; (b) providing at least some of the required energy for the hydrogen production process from a biomass power plant; and (c) processing one or more flue gas streams from the biomass power plant in a carbon capture unit to reduce CO2e emissions. The hydrogen product has a carbon intensity preferably less than about 1.0 kg CO2e/kg H2, more preferably less than 0.45 kg CO2e/kg H2, and most preferably less than 0.0 kg CO2e/kg H2.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Kraken Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Byron Gladus Best, III, Christopher Michael Miller, Anna Louise Buckley, John Edwin Plumlee, Bengt Arne Jarlsjo, Daniel Joseph Shapiro
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Patent number: 11952276Abstract: A method for producing hydrogen product having a low carbon intensity is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) converting a hydrocarbon feedstock to a hydrogen product using a hydrocarbon reforming process; (b) providing at least some of the required energy for the hydrogen production process from a biomass power plant; and (c) processing one or more flue gas streams from the biomass power plant in a carbon capture unit to reduce CO2e emissions. The hydrogen product has a carbon intensity preferably less than about 1.0 kg CO2e/kg H2, more preferably less than 0.45 kg CO2e/kg H2, and most preferably less than 0.0 kg CO2e/kg H2.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Kraken Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Byron Gladus Best, III, Christopher Michael Miller, Anna Louise Buckley, John Edwin Plumlee, Bengt Arne Jarlsjo, Daniel Joseph Shapiro
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Publication number: 20240101416Abstract: A method for producing hydrogen product having a low carbon intensity is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) converting a hydrocarbon feedstock to a hydrogen product using a hydrocarbon reforming process; (b) providing at least some of the required energy for the hydrogen production process from a biomass power plant; and (c) processing one or more flue gas streams from the biomass power plant in a carbon capture unit to reduce CO2e emissions. The hydrogen product has a carbon intensity preferably less than about 1.0 kg CO2e/kg H2, more preferably less than 0.45 kg CO2e/kg H2, and most preferably less than 0.0 kg CO2e/kg H2.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Byron Gladus Best, III, Christopher Michael Miller, Anna Louise Buckley, John Edwin Plumlee, Bengt Arne Jarlsjo, Daniel Joseph Shapiro
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Publication number: 20240101414Abstract: A method for producing hydrogen product having a low carbon intensity is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) converting a hydrocarbon feedstock to a hydrogen product using a hydrocarbon reforming process; (b) providing at least some of the required energy for the hydrogen production process from a biomass power plant; and (c) processing one or more flue gas streams from the biomass power plant in a carbon capture unit to reduce CO2e emissions. The hydrogen product has a carbon intensity preferably less than about 1.0 kg CO2e/kg H2, more preferably less than 0.45 kg CO2e/kg H2, and most preferably less than 0.0 kg CO2e/kg H2.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Byron Gladus Best, III, Christopher Michael Miller, Anna Louise Buckley, John Edwin Plumlee, Bengt Arne Jarlsjo, Daniel Joseph Shapiro
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Publication number: 20240101419Abstract: A method for producing hydrogen product having a low carbon intensity is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) converting a hydrocarbon feedstock to a hydrogen product using a hydrocarbon reforming process; (b) providing at least some of the required energy for the hydrogen production process from a biomass power plant; and (c) processing one or more flue gas streams from the biomass power plant in a carbon capture unit to reduce CO2e emissions. The hydrogen product has a carbon intensity preferably less than about 1.0 kg CO2e/kg H2, more preferably less than 0.45 kg CO2e/kg H2, and most preferably less than 0.0 kg CO2e/kg H2.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Byron Gladus Best, III, Christopher Michael Miller, Anna Louise Buckley, John Edwin Plumlee, Bengt Arne Jarlsjo, Daniel Joseph Shapiro
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Patent number: 11936145Abstract: A controlled impedance compressible electrical connector having a housing with at least one terminal receiving cavity which extends from a first surface of the housing to a second surface of the housing. A terminal assembly is positioned in each of the at least one terminal receiving cavities of the housing. The terminal assembly has a first fixed center terminal, a second movable center terminal, a fixed outer shell, a movable outer shell, and a resilient member. The terminal assembly is configured to allow impedance of the electrical connector to be maintained as the second movable center terminal and the movable outer shell are moved relative to the first fixed center terminal, the fixed outer shell and the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbHInventors: Francis John Blasick, Denver Harley Wilson, Keith Edwin Miller
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Publication number: 20230216255Abstract: A controlled impedance compressible electrical connector having a housing with at least one terminal receiving cavity which extends from a first surface of the housing to a second surface of the housing. A terminal assembly is positioned in each of the at least one terminal receiving cavities of the housing. The terminal assembly has a first fixed center terminal, a second movable center terminal, a fixed outer shell, a movable outer shell, and a resilient member. The terminal assembly is configured to allow impedance of the electrical connector to be maintained as the second movable center terminal and the movable outer shell are moved relative to the first fixed center terminal, the fixed outer shell and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Francis John BLASICK, Denver Harley WILSON, Keith Edwin MILLER
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Patent number: 11677194Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for mating with a mating connector assembly. The connector assembly includes a housing with a cable receiving portion and a mating portion. The housing has a first surface and an oppositely facing second surface. The mating portion has a mating projection which extends from the first surface in a direction away from the second surface. The mating projection has a circular cross-sectional configuration. The mating projection has an angled wall which extends from the first surface to a mating face, the angled wall is angled relative to a plane of the first surface and a plane of the mating face. The mating face has contacts which extend therethrough. The contacts has circular engagement sections arranged concentrically about a center of the mating face. A nonconductive coating applied to the angled wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbHInventors: Rodney T. Smith, Keith Edwin Miller, Kyle Michael Doll, Tim Robert Chevalier
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Publication number: 20230106932Abstract: A guide module for use with a plug-in module assembly to properly position the plug-in module in a slot of a chassis. The guide module has a leading surface and oppositely facing trailing surface. The guide module has a top wall, a bottom wall, a first inside side wall and an oppositely facing second outside side wall. The leading surface of the guide module extends beyond a leading end of the plug-in module assembly. As the plug-in module is inserted into the chassis, the leading surface of the guide module prevents damage to other components of the plug-in module assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Keith Edwin MILLER, Kyle Gary ANNIS
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Patent number: 11588285Abstract: A connector system includes an adapter with a first mating portion, a second mating portion and a transition portion. A continuous outer wall extends across the first mating portion, the transition portion and the second mating potion. A first terminal positioned in the adapter. At least one receptacle has a receptacle mating section and a receptacle transition section. A continuous receptacle outer conductive wall extends across the receptacle mating section and the receptacle transition section. A receptacle inner wall extends perpendicular to the receptacle outer wall. A second terminal is positioned in the at least one receptacle. A retention member is provided in the receptacle mating section. The continuous outer wall and the continuous receptacle outer wall form a grounding shield minimizing signal leakage from the first terminal and the second terminal.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS GmbHInventors: Francis John Blasick, Keith Edwin Miller, Denver Harley Wilson, Graham Harry Smith, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220399657Abstract: A terminal post assembly for connecting at least one electrical terminal to a substrate. The terminal post assembly includes a terminal post which has a substrate mounting portion, a terminal receiving portion and a cap receiving portion. The substrate mounting portion has a base and a securing portion which is dimensioned to extend through a mounting opening of the substrate. The terminal receiving portion is configured to receive the at least one electrical terminal thereon and make an electrical connection to the at least one electrical terminal. The cap receiving portion has a cap positioned thereon. the cap cooperates with the at least one electrical terminal to retain the at least one electrical terminal in position on the terminal receiving portion to maintain the electrical connection between the at least one electrical terminal and the terminal receiving portion of the terminal post of the terminal post assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Destin SHIMMEL, Nicholas Paul RUFFINI, Keith Edwin MILLER, Charles Raymond GINGRICH, III, Kyle Gary ANNIS
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Patent number: 11522303Abstract: A terminal post assembly for connecting at least one electrical terminal to a substrate. The terminal post assembly includes a terminal post which has a substrate mounting portion, a terminal receiving portion and a cap receiving portion. The substrate mounting portion has a base and a securing portion which is dimensioned to extend through a mounting opening of the substrate. The terminal receiving portion is configured to receive the at least one electrical terminal thereon and make an electrical connection to the at least one electrical terminal. The cap receiving portion has a cap positioned thereon. the cap cooperates with the at least one electrical terminal to retain the at least one electrical terminal in position on the terminal receiving portion to maintain the electrical connection between the at least one electrical terminal and the terminal receiving portion of the terminal post of the terminal post assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS GmbHInventors: Destin Shimmel, Nicholas Paul Ruffini, Keith Edwin Miller, Charles Raymond Gingrich, III, Kyle Gary Annis
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Patent number: 11462855Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for mating with a mating connector assembly. The connector assembly includes a housing having a first surface and a second surface. At least one magnet is provided the housing. A mating area extends from the first surface. The mating area has a sloped surface, which is sloped relative to a plane of the first surface of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS GmbHInventors: Kyle Michael Doll, Keith Edwin Miller
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Patent number: 11437760Abstract: A coaxial connector assembly has a housing with at least one contact receiving cavity which extends from a mating end to a contact assembly receiving end. The contact receiving cavity has a mounting section proximate the contact assembly receiving end. A contact assembly is positioned in the contact receiving cavity. The contact assembly has a front flange proximate a mating portion of the contact assembly. A positioning member is inserted on the mating portion of the contact assembly. The positioning member cooperates with the flange to position the positioning member on the mating portion of the contact assembly. The positioning member cooperates with a wall of the contact receiving cavity to limit the movement of the mating portion of the contact assembly in a direction which is transverse to a longitudinal axis of the contact assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS GmbHInventors: Charles Raymond Gingrich, III, Francis John Blasick, Keith Edwin Miller