Patents by Inventor Richard B. Mills

Richard B. Mills 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).

  • Publication number: 20140067406
    Abstract: Methods and systems using a computer system for facilitating a transaction among a surgical provider, a medical device provider, and a payor are disclosed. A cost to provide medical devices needed for an identified procedure is estimated. Revenue to an entity that controls the computer system may also be estimated. Medical devices actually used in the surgical procedure are identified. A request may be submitted to the payor for reimbursement of costs associated with the devices actually used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Eugene A. Hyatt, Todd A. Rielly, David C. Palmer, Richard B. Mills, Martin W. Smith
  • Patent number: 7472974
    Abstract: A storage bin assembly for mounting to a household refrigerator door comprises a storage bin defining a recess and having an opening to provide access to the recess. The storage bin is movably mounted to the door for movement between an opened position where the recess can be accessed through the opening and a closed position where the opening is sealed with the door. The door can comprise a housing that supports the storage bin and seals with the storage bin when the storage bin is in the closed position. The storage bin can comprise a peripheral wall that defines the recess and terminates at an upper edge defining the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew G. Czach, Jonathan P. Van Dore, Marcus W. Franck, Kenneth N. Whah, Richard B. Mills, David L. Meese