Patents by Inventor Lowell A. Miller
Lowell A. 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: 20220016225Abstract: The immune response of an animal to a target immunogen may be enhanced by use of an adjuvant which includes low concentrations of killed cells of Mycobacterium avium subspecies avium in combination with mineral oil. The adjuvant may be used in vaccine compositions for the immunization of an animal against any target immunogen and is particularly preferred for use with immunocontraceptive vaccines such as GnRH immunocontraceptive vaccines conjugated with a Blue carrier protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2020Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Lowell A. Miller, Jack C. Rhyan
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Patent number: 10654642Abstract: A method is provided. The method comprises: receiving thermal energy at a heat resistant container; converting all or a portion of the received thermal energy into electric energy; converting the electric energy into electromagnetic energy; and radiating the electromagnetic energy.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Kendall McAdams
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Patent number: 10434171Abstract: A vaccine adjuvant and immunogenic composition may be described herein. The vaccine adjuvant may comprise cell wall fragments of the genus Mycobacterium, and more particularly, of M. avium. The immunogenic composition may include the vaccine adjuvant conjugated to an antigen. For example, cell wall fragments of M. avium (herein also referred to as MAF) may be conjugated to an antigen targeting Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH). The MAF-antigen conjugate may be delivered for the purposes of treatment through one of several methods, including intramuscular injection, naso-pharyngeal, or oral.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Inventors: Richard Mauldin, Doug Eckery, Lowell Miller
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Publication number: 20190185245Abstract: A method is provided. The method comprises: receiving thermal energy at a heat resistant container; converting all or a portion of the received thermal energy into electric energy; converting the electric energy into electromagnetic energy; and radiating the electromagnetic energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Kendall McAdams
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Publication number: 20190119029Abstract: A method is provided. The method comprises: receiving thermal energy at a heat resistant container; converting all or a portion of the received thermal energy into electric energy; converting the electric energy into electromagnetic energy; and radiating the electromagnetic energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Kendall McAdams
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Patent number: 10246243Abstract: A method is provided. The method comprises: receiving thermal energy at a heat resistant container; converting all or a portion of the received thermal energy into electric energy; converting the electric energy into electromagnetic energy; and radiating the electromagnetic energy.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Kendall McAdams
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MICROFLUIDIZED MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM FRAGMENTS AS AN ADJUVANT AND CARRIER FOR MUCOSAL VACCINE DELIVERY
Publication number: 20180177869Abstract: A vaccine adjuvant and immunogenic composition may be described herein. The vaccine adjuvant may comprise cell wall fragments of the genus Mycobacterium, and more particularly, of M avium. The immunogenic composition may include the vaccine adjuvant conjugated to an antigen. For example, cell wall fragments of M. avium (herein also referred to as MAF) may be conjugated to an antigen targeting Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH). The MAF-antigen conjugate may be delivered for the purposes of treatment through one of several methods, including intramuscular injection, naso-pharyngeal, or oral.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Richard Mauldin, Doug Eckery, Lowell Miller -
Patent number: 9505550Abstract: Systems and methods for a protective casing are provided. In at least one embodiment, a protective casing includes a flexible insulation layer configured to inhibit thermal energy from conducting from an external side of the flexible insulation layer to an internal side of the flexible insulation layer. The protective casing also includes a microlattice layer abutting the internal side of the flexible insulation layer, the microlattice layer configured to distribute thermal energy that passes through the flexible insulation layer substantially throughout the microlattice layer. Further, the protective casing includes a heat absorbing material that impregnates the microlattice layer, the heat absorbing material configured to absorb the thermal energy in the microlattice layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Wendell A. Frost
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Patent number: 9449440Abstract: A recorder for a vehicle comprises a crash survivable memory unit, which includes a first antenna assembly including a first resonant element configured for near field data communications and to receive near field power transmissions, and a crash protected memory assembly that operatively communicates with the first antenna assembly. One or more protective layers surround the first antenna assembly and the memory assembly. A second antenna assembly is external to the crash survivable memory unit. The second antenna assembly includes a second resonant element, which is configured for near field data communications with the first resonant element and for near field power transmissions to the first resonant element. The second antenna assembly is adapted to receive information related to vehicle operations and to configure the information for wireless transmission to the first antenna assembly for recording in the memory assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Karim Farraj
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Patent number: 9419846Abstract: A subassembly for an integrated wireless module is provided. The subassembly includes an integrated-wireless-module input/output (I/O) connector, a modem controller; at least one internal antenna, and at least two modem connectors communicatively coupled to the modem controller, the modem connectors configured to interface with at least two modems. The modem controller digitally selects to one of: communicatively couple one of the at least two modem connectors to one of the at least one internal antenna; communicatively couple one of the at least two modem connectors to the integrated-wireless-module I/O connector; and communicatively couple a first one of the at least two modem connectors to one of the at least one internal antenna and communicatively couple a second one of the at least two modem connectors to the integrated-wireless-module I/O connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Sandra J. Howe-Ryberg, Sharon C. Eaglestone, David B. Goldstein
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Publication number: 20160078693Abstract: A recorder for a vehicle comprises a crash survivable memory unit, which includes a first antenna assembly including a first resonant element configured for near field data communications and to receive near field power transmissions, and a crash protected memory assembly that operatively communicates with the first antenna assembly. One or more protective layers surround the first antenna assembly and the memory assembly. A second antenna assembly is external to the crash survivable memory unit. The second antenna assembly includes a second resonant element, which is configured for near field data communications with the first resonant element and for near field power transmissions to the first resonant element. The second antenna assembly is adapted to receive information related to vehicle operations and to configure the information for wireless transmission to the first antenna assembly for recording in the memory assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Karim Farraj
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Publication number: 20150195120Abstract: A subassembly for an integrated wireless module is provided. The subassembly includes an integrated-wireless-module input/output (I/O) connector, a modem controller; at least one internal antenna, and at least two modem connectors communicatively coupled to the modem controller, the modem connectors configured to interface with at least two modems. The modem controller digitally selects to one of: communicatively couple one of the at least two modem connectors to one of the at least one internal antenna; communicatively couple one of the at least two modem connectors to the integrated-wireless-module I/O connector; and communicatively couple a first one of the at least two modem connectors to one of the at least one internal antenna and communicatively couple a second one of the at least two modem connectors to the integrated-wireless-module I/O connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2014Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Sandra J. Howe-Ryberg, Sharon C. Eaglestone, David B. Goldstein
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Patent number: 8927495Abstract: Adrenocortical disease (ACD) in ferrets develops as a result of the effect of increased concentration of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) on adrenal LH receptors. This increase in LH often results from the neutering of male or female ferrets. Neutered ferrets have no negative feedback of the ovarian or testicular hormone and as a result LH is elevated 3 to 10 times normal. Elevated LH may be prevented and/or treated by injection of GnRH vaccine. Administration of GnRH produces antibodies to endogenous GnRH. The GnRH-anti-GnRH immune-complex is ineffective in stimulating the release of LH and FSH in the anterior pituitary resulting drop in concentration of LH in the systemic circulation. This reduction in LH significantly reduces the occurrence or clinical symptoms of ACD therein. Moreover, treatment of ferrets with the GnRH provides long term relief from ACD for a period of a year or more.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Lowell A. Miller, Robert A. Wagner
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Publication number: 20140352932Abstract: Systems and methods for a protective casing are provided. In at least one embodiment, a protective casing includes a flexible insulation layer configured to inhibit thermal energy from conducting from an external side of the flexible insulation layer to an internal side of the flexible insulation layer. The protective casing also includes a microlattice layer abutting the internal side of the flexible insulation layer, the microlattice layer configured to distribute thermal energy that passes through the flexible insulation layer substantially throughout the microlattice layer. Further, the protective casing includes a heat absorbing material that impregnates the microlattice layer, the heat absorbing material configured to absorb the thermal energy in the microlattice layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Wendell A. Frost
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Patent number: 8859063Abstract: Systems and methods for a protective casing are provided. In at least one embodiment, a protective casing includes a flexible insulation layer configured to inhibit thermal energy from conducting from an external side of the flexible insulation layer to an internal side of the flexible insulation layer. The protective casing also includes a microlattice layer abutting the internal side of the flexible insulation layer, the microlattice layer configured to distribute thermal energy that passes through the flexible insulation layer substantially throughout the microlattice layer. Further, the protective casing includes a heat absorbing material that impregnates the microlattice layer, the heat absorbing material configured to absorb the thermal energy in the microlattice layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Wendell A. Frost
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Patent number: 8801051Abstract: A latch assembly for securing a gate or other pivotal structure that includes a pair of independently retractable outwardly biased latch members carried by a latch carriage. When in an extended position, the latch members define a striker retention slot. Cooperation of the latch members in the extended position provides for retention of a striker member in the striker retention slot. The latch members are supported by rods that pass through the latch carriage.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventors: Kenneth Hobbs, Travis Gorbet, Bobby Key, Tim Adams, Craig Starnes, William Patchell, Lowell Miller
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Patent number: 8723057Abstract: Systems and methods for protecting a flight recorder are provided. In certain embodiments, a crash survivable memory unit, comprises a memory device that records flight data; a flexible insulation layer that inhibits thermal energy from conducting from an external side of the flexible insulation layer to an internal side of the flexible insulation layer, wherein the internal side faces the memory device; a microlattice layer abutting the internal side and enclosing the memory device, the microlattice layer configured to distribute thermal energy that passes through the flexible insulation layer substantially throughout the microlattice layer; and a heat absorbing material that impregnates the microlattice layer, the heat absorbing material configured to absorb the thermal energy in the microlattice layer; and an impact resistant layer encircling the flexible insulation layer, wherein the impact resistant layer absorbs shocks that result from other objects contacting the impact resistant layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Wendell A. Frost
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Publication number: 20140020878Abstract: Systems and methods for a protective casing are provided. In at least one embodiment, a protective casing includes a flexible insulation layer configured to inhibit thermal energy from conducting from an external side of the flexible insulation layer to an internal side of the flexible insulation layer. The protective casing also includes a microlattice layer abutting the internal side of the flexible insulation layer, the microlattice layer configured to distribute thermal energy that passes through the flexible insulation layer substantially throughout the microlattice layer. Further, the protective casing includes a heat absorbing material that impregnates the microlattice layer, the heat absorbing material configured to absorb the thermal energy in the microlattice layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Wendell A. Frost
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Publication number: 20140022722Abstract: Systems and methods for protecting a flight recorder are provided. In certain embodiments, a crash survivable memory unit, comprises a memory device that records flight data; a flexible insulation layer that inhibits thermal energy from conducting from an external side of the flexible insulation layer to an internal side of the flexible insulation layer, wherein the internal side faces the memory device; a microlattice layer abutting the internal side and enclosing the memory device, the microlattice layer configured to distribute thermal energy that passes through the flexible insulation layer substantially throughout the microlattice layer; and a heat absorbing material that impregnates the microlattice layer, the heat absorbing material configured to absorb the thermal energy in the microlattice layer; and an impact resistant layer encircling the flexible insulation layer, wherein the impact resistant layer absorbs shocks that result from other objects contacting the impact resistant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: David Lowell Miller, Gary Kersten, Wendell A. Frost
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Publication number: 20130234450Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a latch assembly for securing a gate or other pivotal structure. The latch assembly includes a pair of independently retractable, outwardly biased latch members carried by a latch carriage. When in an extended position, the latch members define a striker retention slot. Cooperation of the latch members in the extended position provides for retention of a striker member in the striker retention slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: KENNETH HOBBS, TRAVIS GORBET, BOBBY KEY, TIM ADAMS, CRAIG STARNES, WILLIAM PATCHELL, LOWELL MILLER