Patents by Inventor Ken R. Miller

Ken R. 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).

  • Patent number: 11975539
    Abstract: A marking system includes a valve body including an orifice plate including multiple orifices and multiple micro-valves. Each micro-valve includes an actuating beam movable from a closed position in which a corresponding one of the orifices is sealed by a portion of the actuating beam such that the micro-valve is closed, into a peak position in response to application of a control signal. A controller is configured to generate a control signal for each of the actuating beams, each control signal including a drive pulse having a predetermined voltage such that the actuating beam moves from the closed position into the peak position in which the corresponding orifice is open and returns to the closed position in a characteristic period, wherein the drive pulse has a duration that substantially corresponds to the characteristic period such that the actuating beam is in the closed position after the drive pulse is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Matthews International Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Buskirk, Steven E. Flego, Charles C. Haluzak, John Whitlock, Eric R. Miller, Ken Trueba, Jeff Hess
  • Patent number: 10619366
    Abstract: A generator enclosure system provides for tool-less removal of protective panels. The panels are configured to lock in place and unlock by a technician using only their hands. Side panels interlock with front and back panels. At least the front panel may be removed by actuating, by hand, a lever on a locking mechanism and lifting the panels up and away from the generator enclosure system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Bryan J. Finn, Ken R. Miller, Justin W. Lodes, Gary F. Reif
  • Publication number: 20190024399
    Abstract: A generator enclosure system provides for tool-less removal of protective panels. The panels are configured to lock in place and unlock by a technician using only their hands. Side panels interlock with front and back panels. At least the front panel may be removed by actuating, by hand, a lever on a locking mechanism and lifting the panels up and away from the generator enclosure system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Bryan J. Finn, Ken R. Miller, Justin W. Lodes, Gary F. Reif
  • Patent number: 10113325
    Abstract: A generator enclosure system provides for tool-less removal of protective panels. The panels are configured to lock in place and unlock by a technician using only their hands. Side panels interlock with front and back panels. At least the front panel may be removed by actuating, by hand, a lever on a locking mechanism and lifting the panels up and away from the generator enclosure system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Bryan J. Finn, Ken R. Miller, Justin W. Lodes, Gary F. Reif
  • Publication number: 20180305944
    Abstract: A generator enclosure system provides for tool-less removal of protective panels. The panels are configured to lock in place and unlock by a technician using only their hands. Side panels interlock with front and back panels. At least the front panel may be removed by actuating, by hand, a lever on a locking mechanism and lifting the panels up and away from the generator enclosure system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Bryan J. Finn, Ken R. Miller, Justin W. Lodes, Gary F. Reif