Patents by Inventor Mark Miller

Mark 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).

  • Lot-to-lot roulette combination
    Patent number: 11527128
    Abstract: In various embodiments a single reel on a gaming device contains multiple symbols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory P. Manning, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Mark A. Miller
  • Tamper
    Patent number: 11503958
    Abstract: A blending system includes a container and a tamper. The container includes a lid. The tamper may be inserted into the container through an aperture of the lid. The tamper extends towards but does not touch a blade assembly. The tamper is positionable in a vertical position and an angled position. The tamper includes a stop that prevents the tamper from touching the blade assembly in the first position. Another stop prevents the tamper from touching the blade in a second position. The tamper may reach toward the edges of the container in an angled position to manipulate foodstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: VITA-MIX MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Miller, Robert Ulanski
  • Stabilization suspensions and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 11503211
    Abstract: A suspension assembly is described. A suspension assembly including a support member configured to receive at least a first circuit member. The first circuit member including at least a trace. The first circuit member disposed on the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Jacob D. Bjorstrom, Mark A. Miller
  • Guided Autofocus Assembly
    Publication number: 20220357544
    Abstract: A buckler wire actuator assembly is provided herein. The buckler wire actuator assembly includes at least one buckler frame mounted onto a base of the buckler wire actuator assembly and including at least one isolated electrical conductor. The buckler wire actuator assembly also includes a first SMA wire in electrical connection to one of the at least one isolated electrical conductor a second SMA wire opposite the first SMA wire. The first and second SMA wires are arranged in series to enable both the first and second SMA wires to receive equal current from a current input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventor: Mark A. Miller
  • COMMUNICATION MODULE FOR TRANSMISSION OF AIRCRAFT DATA
    Publication number: 20220352977
    Abstract: Herein provided is an interface for use in transmitting data from an aircraft including a first connector configured for physically and removably coupling a communication module to a communication system which obtains the data on-board the aircraft from at least one data source within the aircraft, and a second connector for digitally coupling the communication module to a processing unit of the communication module producing at least one message for transmission based on the data, the at least one message comprising information of interest identified based on the data. The interface is configured for conducting the at least one message from the processing unit to at least one radio via the second connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventor: Jonathan Mark Miller
  • ELECTRONIC SECURITIES MARKETPLACE HAVING INTEGRATION WITH ORDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20220327618
    Abstract: An electronic trading marketplace (ETM) communicates with interfacing modules interfacing directly with order management systems (OMS's) at trading institutions. The interfacing modules automatically transmit orders from the OMS databases to the ETM and update the OMS databases in response to orders executed at the ETM. Traders can communicate with the ETM to anonymously negotiate trades of securities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Mark Miller, Dean P. Alderucci, William Rice, Kevin Foley, Andrew Fishkind, Philip Marber, Brian Gay
  • Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof
    Patent number: 11448853
    Abstract: SMA actuators and related methods are described. One embodiment of an actuator includes a base; a plurality of buckle arms; and at least a first shape memory alloy wire coupled with a pair of buckle arms of the plurality of buckle arms. Another embodiment of an actuator includes a base and at least one bimorph actuator including a shape memory alloy material. The bimorph actuator attached to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Nathaniel K. Behning, Dean E. Myers, Michael W. Davis, Ryan N. Ruzicka
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADVERTISING ON A MOBILE GAMING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220284478
    Abstract: In various embodiments, promotions are featured on mobile gaming devices. Data based on which a first promotion associated with a first advertiser may be displayed on a mobile gaming device. The data may include a first set of criteria identifying when the first promotion should be displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Kevin Burman, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Antonio Papageorgiou, Mark Miller
  • Tapered stators in positive displacement motors remediating effects of rotor tilt
    Patent number: 11421533
    Abstract: Tapered stator designs are engineered in a positive displacement motor (PDM) power section to relieve stator stress concentrations at the lower (downhole) end of the power section in the presence of rotor tilt. A contoured stress relief (i.e. a taper) is provided in the stator to compensate for rotor tilt, where the taper is preferably more aggressive at the lower end of the stator near the bit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Abaco Drilling Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Peter Thomas Cariveau, Timothy Mark Miller, Jing Lu
  • Communication module for transmission of aircraft data
    Patent number: 11424816
    Abstract: Herein provided are methods and systems for method for transmitting data from an aircraft. A communication module for transmitting data from an aircraft comprises: a physical interface for removably coupling the communication module to an aircraft communication system which obtains the data; a data interface for obtaining at least one message for transmission from the aircraft communication system, the at least one message based on the data; and at least one radio for transmitting the at least one message via at least one antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.
    Inventor: Jonathan Mark Miller
  • Shape Memory Alloy Actuators And Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20220252055
    Abstract: SMA actuators and related methods are described. One embodiment of an actuator includes a base; a plurality of buckle arms; and at least a first shape memory alloy wire coupled with a pair of buckle arms of the plurality of buckle arms. Another embodiment of an actuator includes a base and at least one bimorph actuator including a shape memory alloy material. The bimorph actuator attached to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Nathaniel K. Behning, Dean E. Myers, Michael W. Davis, Ryan N. Ruzicka, Zachary A. Pokornowski, Yasushi Sakamoto
  • Shape memory alloy wire attachment structures with adhesive for a suspension assembly
    Patent number: 11409070
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include a suspension assembly having a support member, a moving member movably coupled to the support member, and shape metal alloy wires coupled between the support and moving members by attachment structures. According to various embodiments, the attachment structures include at least one of: an adhesive disposed proximate to a side of the attachment structures and between the attachment structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Bryan J. Scheele, Dean E. Myers, Michael W. Davis, Erich W. Bierbrauer, Mark A. Miller
  • AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND GAMES INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA WHERE ULTIMATE OUTCOME OF THE GAME IS DEPENDENT ON RELATIVE ODDS OF A COMBINATION OF INDICIA AND/OR WHERE CHANCE IS A FACTOR
    Publication number: 20220237991
    Abstract: Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases such as long shot bias and favorite bias. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may be formulated to exploit biases relating to the Monty Hall paradox. Games related to the provision of information are described. Games may include wagering on hands of cards, e.g., poker wagering games.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Dean P. Alderucci, Charles Plott, Mark A. Miller
  • Method and apparatus for advertising on a mobile gaming device
    Patent number: 11341538
    Abstract: In various embodiments, promotions are featured on mobile gaming devices. Data based on which a first promotion associated with a first advertiser may be displayed on a mobile gaming device. The data may include a first set of criteria identifying when the first promotion should be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Kevin Burman, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Antonio Papageorgiou, Mark Miller
  • MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS
    Publication number: 20220153729
    Abstract: Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Sara S. HADIDA RUAH, Matthew M. HAMILTON, Mark MILLER, Peter D.J. GROOTENHUIS
  • Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof
    Patent number: 11333134
    Abstract: SMA actuators and related methods are described. One embodiment of an actuator includes a base; a plurality of buckle arms; and at least a first shape memory alloy wire coupled with a pair of buckle arms of the plurality of buckle arms. Another embodiment of an actuator includes a base and at least one bimorph actuator including a shape memory alloy material. The bimorph actuator attached to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Nathaniel K. Behning, Dean E. Myers, Michael W. Davis, Ryan N. Ruzicka, Zachary A. Pokornowski, Yasushi Sakamoto
  • Shape Memory Alloy Actuators And Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20220128046
    Abstract: SMA actuators and related methods are described. One embodiment of an actuator includes a base; a plurality of buckle arms; and at least a first shape memory alloy wire coupled with a pair of buckle arms of the plurality of buckle arms. Another embodiment of an actuator includes a base and at least one bimorph actuator including a shape memory alloy material. The bimorph actuator attached to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan N. Ruzicka, Yasushi Sakamoto, Mark A. Miller
  • BEVERAGE DISPENSING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220106181
    Abstract: In an automated beverage dispensing system, a conveyance system defines a plurality of cup locations and operates to sequentially move the plurality of cup locations through a plurality of indexed locations. A cup dispensing system is configured to receive a supply of cups. The cup dispensing system is operable to dispense a cup to a cup loading location that coincides with an indexed location of the plurality of indexed locations. A beverage dispensing system is configured to dispense a beverage at a beverage dispense location of the plurality of indexed locations. A computer associates an ordered beverage to a cup location of the plurality of cup locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Miller, David Njaastad, Zachary Dresser, Slawomir Kielian, James Bendig, Steve Miller, Kurt Zoellick
  • Shape Memory Alloy Actuators And Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20220106942
    Abstract: SMA actuators and related methods are described. One embodiment of an actuator includes a base; a plurality of buckle arms; and at least a first shape memory alloy wire coupled with a pair of buckle arms of the plurality of buckle arms. Another embodiment of an actuator includes a base and at least one bimorph actuator including a shape memory alloy material. The bimorph actuator attached to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Nathaniel K. Behning, Dean E. Myers, Michael W. Davis
  • Sensor Shift Structures In Optical Image Stabilization Suspensions
    Publication number: 20220099072
    Abstract: A suspension assembly is described. The suspension assembly including a static member or plate; a moving member or plate movable about an x-axis and a y-axis with respect to the static plate; a sensor mounting region on the moving plate; and one or more shape memory alloy (SMA) elements extending between and coupled to the static plate and moving plate. The SMA elements, when driven by a controller, move the moving plate and the sensor mounting region thereon about the x-axis and the y-axis with respect to the static plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Peter F. Ladwig, Douglas P. Riemer, Duane M. Jelkin, John L. Schumann