Patents by Inventor J. Kevin Miller
J. Kevin 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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Patent number: 11942655Abstract: A separator for a lead acid battery is a porous membrane having a positive electrode face and a negative electrode face. A plurality of longitudinally extending ribs, a plurality of protrusions or a nonwoven material may be disposed upon the positive electrode face. A plurality of transversely extending ribs are disposed upon the negative electrode face. The transverse ribs disposed upon the negative electrode face are preferably juxtaposed to a negative electrode of the lead acid battery, when the separator is placed within that battery.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Daramic, LLCInventors: Eric H. Miller, J. Kevin Whear
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Publication number: 20240097277Abstract: A method for producing a microporous material comprising the steps of: providing an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE); providing a filler; providing a processing plasticizer; adding the filler to the UHMWPE in a mixture being in the range of from about 1:9 to about 15:1 filler to UHMWPE by weight; adding the processing plasticizer to the mixture; extruding the mixture to form a sheet from the mixture; calendering the sheet; extracting the processing plasticizer from the sheet to produce a matrix comprising UHMWPE and the filler distributed throughout the matrix; stretching the microporous material in at least one direction to a stretch ratio of at least about 1.5 to produce a stretched microporous matrix; and subsequently calendering the stretched microporous matrix to produce a microporous material which exhibits improved physical and dimensional stability properties over the stretched microporous matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Eric H. Miller, Joseph G. Yaritz, Mark T. Demeuse, J. Kevin Whear
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Publication number: 20190082779Abstract: A foot orthotic device is disclosed. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. The device is designed using a method and system that applies sequential pressure to regions on a plantar foot surface, and obtaining positional information about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Michael S. Latterman, Sue Ann Latterman
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Publication number: 20170332944Abstract: An apparatus comprised of a plurality of engagement structures independently movable along a longitudinal axis to initially engage a mid-foot region of a foot is described. A center structure or a first set of engagement structures engage the foot in a mid-foot region, and one or more peripheral engagement structures engage the plantar surface in regions surrounding the mid-foot region independent from the structure(s) engaging the mid-foot region. Positional information about the engagement structures is obtained, and a surface map from the positional information is constructed, to determine a profile or contour for an orthotic device in which the foot is in a restored bone state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Neal J. Beidleman, Neville A. Bonwit, Luke Clauson, Kenneth J. den Dulk, Gregg E. Freebury, Matthew B. Newell
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Publication number: 20170013909Abstract: A foot orthotic device is disclosed. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. The device is designed using a method and system that applies sequential pressure to regions on a plantar foot surface, and obtaining positional information about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Michael S. Latterman, Sue Ann Latterman
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Publication number: 20140360033Abstract: An apparatus comprised of a plurality of engagement structures independently movable along a longitudinal axis to initially engage a mid-foot region of a foot is described. A center structure or a first set of engagement structures engage the foot in a mid-foot region, and one or more peripheral engagement structures engage the plantar surface in regions surrounding the mid-foot region independent from the structure(s) engaging the mid-foot region. Positional information about the engagement structures is obtained, and a surface map from the positional information is constructed, to determine a profile or contour for an orthotic device in which the foot is in a restored bone state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Neal J. Beidleman, Neville A. Bonwit, Luke Clauson, Kenneth J. den Dulk, Gregg E. Freebury, Matthew B. Newell
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Publication number: 20140324396Abstract: A foot orthotic device is disclosed. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. The device is designed using a method and system that applies sequential pressure to regions on a plantar foot surface, and obtaining positional information about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Michael S. Latterman, Sue Ann Latterman
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Patent number: 8596145Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for design of a foot orthotic, and a foot orthotic device designed in accord therewith. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. In the method, sequential pressure is applied to regions on a plantar foot surface, and positional information is obtained about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Tensegrity Technologies, Inc.Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Neal J. Beidleman, Michael A. Boennighausen, Michael S. Latterman, Gregg E. Freebury, Sue Ann Latterman, Huafeng Wen
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Publication number: 20120085001Abstract: A foot orthotic device is disclosed. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. The device is designed using a method and system that applies sequential pressure to regions on a plantar foot surface, and obtaining positional information about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: TENSEGRITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: J. KEVIN MILLER, Michael S. Latterman, Sue Ann Latterman
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Patent number: 8109014Abstract: A foot orthotic device is disclosed. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. The device is designed using a method and system that applies sequential pressure to regions on a plantar foot surface, and obtaining positional information about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Tensegrity Technologies, Inc.Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Michael S. Latterman, Sue Ann Latterman
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Patent number: 8075501Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for design of a foot orthotic, and a foot orthotic device designed in accord therewith. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. In the method, sequential pressure is applied to regions on a plantar foot surface, and positional information is obtained about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Tensegrity Technologies, Inc.Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Neal J. Beidleman, Michael A. Boennighausen, Michael S. Latterman, Gregg E. Freebury, Sue Ann Latterman, Huafeng Wen
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Publication number: 20110197668Abstract: An apparatus comprised of a plurality of engagement structures independently movable along a longitudinal axis to initially engage a mid-foot region of a foot is described. A center structure or a first set of engagement structures engage the foot in a mid-foot region, and one or more peripheral engagement structures engage the plantar surface in regions surrounding the mid-foot region independent from the structure(s) engaging the mid-foot region. Positional information about the engagement structures is obtained, and a surface map from the positional information is constructed, to determine a profile or contour for an orthotic device in which the foot is in a restored bone state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Tensegrity Technologies, Inc.Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Neal J. Beidleman, Neville A. Bonwit, Luke Clauson, Kenneth J. den Dulk, Gregg E. Freebury, Matthew B. Newell
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Publication number: 20110162238Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for design of a foot orthotic, and a foot orthotic device designed in accord therewith. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. In the method, sequential pressure is applied to regions on a plantar foot surface, and positional information is obtained about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: Tensegrity Technologies, Inc.Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Neal J. Beidleman, Michael A. Boennighausen, Michael S. Latterman, Gregg E. Freebury, Sue Ann Latterman, Huafeng Wen
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Patent number: 7926363Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for design of a foot orthotic, and a foot orthotic device designed in accord therewith. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. In the method, sequential pressure is applied to regions on a plantar foot surface, and positional information is obtained about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Tensegrity Technologies, Inc.Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Neal J. Beidleman, Michael A. Boennighausen, Michael S. Latterman, Gregg E. Freebury, Sue Ann Latterman, Huafeng Wen
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Publication number: 20090183389Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for design of a foot orthotic, and a foot orthotic device designed in accord therewith. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. In the method, sequential pressure is applied to regions on a plantar foot surface, and positional information is obtained about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: Tensegrity Technologies, Inc.Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Neal J. Beidleman, Michael A. Boennighausen, Michael S. Latterman, Gregg E. Freebury, Sue Ann Latterman, Huafeng Wen
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Publication number: 20090183390Abstract: A foot orthotic device is disclosed. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. The device is designed using a method and system that applies sequential pressure to regions on a plantar foot surface, and obtaining positional information about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: Tensegrity Technologies, Inc.Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Michael S. Latterman, Sue Ann Latterman
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Publication number: 20090183388Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for design of a foot orthotic, and a foot orthotic device designed in accord therewith. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. In the method, sequential pressure is applied to regions on a plantar foot surface, and positional information is obtained about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: Tensegrity Technologies, Inc.Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Neal J. Beidleman, Michael A. Boennighausen, Michael S. Latterman, Gregg E. Freebury, Sue Ann Latterman, Huafeng Wen