Patents by Inventor Shane Miller

Shane 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: 11989195
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying estimated relevance indicators for result sets of documents and for displaying query visualizations are disclosed. A method includes receiving a search query including a plurality of query terms. The method further includes searching a database using the search query to identify the result set of documents and calculating an estimated relevance score for the result set of documents. The estimated relevance score is indicative of a degree to which the result set of documents are relevant to the search query. The method further includes providing for display the estimated relevance indicator based on the estimated relevance score. The estimated relevance indicator provides a visual indication of the degree to which the result set of documents are relevant to the search query. Query visualizations including a plurality of nodes and a plurality of connectors are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: RELX INC.
    Inventors: Richard D. Miller, Jacob Aaron Myers, Travis Shane Ritchie, Todd J. Frascone
  • Publication number: 20240142351
    Abstract: An apparatus including: a housing configured for installation in a landfill; a differential pressure sensor and at least one gas sensor in the housing; and a first valve configured to control landfill gas (LFG) flow to the at least one gas sensor, wherein the first valve is configured to open when the differential pressure sensor detects a selected pressure difference or pressure difference change between the atmospheric air pressure and the LFG pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan Glen Miller, Daniel Shane Egan, Abbas Zahedi Kouzani, Scott Daryl Adams, Dean Michael Corva, Nathan Ian Semianiw, Tianhao Wu, Matthew Zampatti
  • Patent number: 11930603
    Abstract: A display system comprises a display of one or more display surfaces, each formed from a plurality of display modules arranged in proximity. Each display module comprising light-emitting elements configured to collectively display information. The display system also comprises one or more tension members and one or more base supporting members connected to the one or more tension members and positioned proximate to one or more of the display modules located at a vertical base of the display. The one or more base supporting members are coupled to the display modules located at the vertical base such that the one or more base supporting members provide underlying support to the plurality of display modules. The one or more tension members and the one or more base supporting members support the weight of the display when the one or more tension members are connected to a support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Shane Miller, Ashton Flowers, Jon Settingsgard
  • Patent number: 11915918
    Abstract: A physical vapor deposition processing chamber is described. The processing chamber includes a target backing plate in a top portion of the processing chamber, a substrate support in a bottom portion of the processing chamber, a deposition ring positioned at an outer periphery of the substrate support and a shield. The substrate support has a support surface spaced a distance from the target backing plate to form a process cavity. The shield forms an outer bound of the process cavity. In-chamber cleaning methods are also described. In an embodiment, the method includes closing a bottom gas flow path of a processing chamber to a process cavity, flowing an inert gas from the bottom gas flow path, flowing a reactant into the process cavity through an opening in the shield, and evacuating the reaction gas from the process cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Jothilingam Ramalingam, Yong Cao, Ilya Lavitsky, Keith A. Miller, Tza-Jing Gung, Xianmin Tang, Shane Lavan, Randy D. Schmieding, John C. Forster, Kirankumar Neelasandra Savandaiah
  • Patent number: 11572974
    Abstract: A display module comprises a support, a plurality of light-emitting elements coupled to the support and a latch mechanism to removeably couple the support to a chassis. The latch mechanism includes a movable member, a latch member, and a linkage mechanism. The movable member is moved from a first position to a second position when magnetically engaged by a tool magnet. The latch member moves between a first latch member position and a second latch member position and can engage a chassis mating structure when in the first latch member position. The linkage mechanism mechanically connects the movable member to the latch member so that they move together such that the latch member is in the first latch member position when the movable member is in the first position and is in the second latch member position when the movable member is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ashton Flowers, Kent Shane Miller, Jon Settingsgard
  • Publication number: 20220387085
    Abstract: A bone plate system includes, for example, a bone plate and at least one bone plate hole cap. The bone plate includes a body having a first surface, a bone-engaging surface, and a plurality of through-openings. The bone plate hole cap includes a body having a first surface, a second surface, and a peripheral surface. The bone plate hole cap is securable in at least one of the through-openings in the bone plate. When the bone plate hole cap is secured in the through opening, the second surface of the bone plate hole cap is disposed adjacent to the bone-engaging surface of the bone plate. The bone plate with the bone plate hole cap secured in the through-hole increases the bending strength of a portion of the bone plate across the bone plate hole cap compared to the portion of the bone plate without the bone plate hole cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Richard David HUNT, Spanky RAYMOND, Kyle James HARTSON, Shane MILLER
  • Publication number: 20210393395
    Abstract: Soft tissue retention devices, instrumentation and related methods are disclosed. The devices include a first member having a first head portion and a first shaft portion, the first head portion and the first shaft portion defining a cannulated opening that extends at least partially through the first member, and a second member having a second head portion and a second shaft portion extending from an inner side of the second head portion, the second head portion and the second shaft portion defining a cannulated opening that extends at least partially through the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas K. BLACKLIDGE, Frank S. BONO, Benjamin MAJORS, Randy ALLARD, Shane MILLER, Garrett Jeffrey LIPKER, Kenneth Allan ROGGOW
  • Publication number: 20210360802
    Abstract: A display system comprises a display of one or more display surfaces, each formed from a plurality of display modules arranged in proximity. Each display module comprising light-emitting elements configured to collectively display information. The display system also comprises one or more tension members and one or more base supporting members connected to the one or more tension members and positioned proximate to one or more of the display modules located at a vertical base of the display. The one or more base supporting members are coupled to the display modules located at the vertical base such that the one or more base supporting members provide underlying support to the plurality of display modules. The one or more tension members and the one or more base supporting members support the weight of the display when the one or more tension members are connected to a support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Kent Shane Miller, Ashton Flowers, Jon Settingsgard
  • Patent number: 11109495
    Abstract: A display system (10) comprises a display (12) of one or more display surfaces (24), each formed from a plurality of display modules (14) arranged in proximity. Each display module comprising light-emitting elements configured to collectively display information. The display system also comprises one or more tension members (30) and one or more base supporting members (32) connected to the one or more tension members and positioned proximate to one or more of the display modules located at a vertical base of the display. The one or more base supporting members are coupled to the display modules located at the vertical base such that the one or more base supporting members provide underlying support to the plurality of display modules. The one or more tension members and the one or more base supporting members support the weight of the display when the one or more tension members are connected to a support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Shane Miller, Ashton Flowers, Jon Settingsgard
  • Patent number: 11045305
    Abstract: Soft tissue retention devices, instrumentation and related methods are disclosed. The devices include a first member comprising a first head portion and a first threaded shaft portion extending from the first head portion that define a cannulated opening extending therethrough, and a second member comprising a second head portion and a second threaded shaft portion extending from the second head portion that define a cannulated opening that extends therethrough. The inner sides of the first and second head portions includes a row of teeth extending about the periphery thereof. The first head portion also includes a plurality of through holes positioned between the first threaded shaft portion and the row of teeth. The outer sides of the first and second head portions include non-circular drive openings. The instrumentation comprise a handle portion with a through aperture that allows for a user's finger to extend therethrough during an implantation procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas K. Blacklidge, Frank S. Bono, Benjamin Majors, Randy Allard, Shane Miller
  • Publication number: 20210045732
    Abstract: Soft tissue retention devices, instrumentation and related methods are disclosed. The devices include a first member comprising a first head portion and a first threaded shaft portion extending from the first head portion that define a cannulated opening extending therethrough, and a second member comprising a second head portion and a second threaded shaft portion extending from the second head portion that define a cannulated opening that extends therethrough. The inner sides of the first and second head portions includes a row of teeth extending about the periphery thereof. The first head portion also includes a plurality of through holes positioned between the first threaded shaft portion and the row of teeth. The outer sides of the first and second head portions include non-circular drive openings. The instrumentation comprise a handle portion with a through aperture that allows for a user's finger to extend therethrough during an implantation procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy ALLARD, Shane MILLER, Douglas K. BLACKLIDGE
  • Patent number: 10806041
    Abstract: A display comprises a mounting structure comprising one or more structural members (122) having a first face (136) and a second face (138), a first plurality of display modules (112) mounted to the first faces of the one or more structural members with a plurality of magnetic mounts (19A, 110B), wherein the first plurality of display modules are arranged in proximity to form a first display surface, and one or more tension members coupled to the mounting structure, wherein the one or more tension members support the display when the one or more tension members are connected to a support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Shane Miller, Ashton Flowers, Mark Bryon Carsrud
  • Publication number: 20200080683
    Abstract: A display module comprises a support, a plurality of light-emitting elements coupled to the support and a latch mechanism to removeably couple the support to a chassis. The latch mechanism includes a movable member, a latch member, and a linkage mechanism. The movable member is moved from a first position to a second position when magnetically engaged by a tool magnet. The latch member moves between a first latch member position and a second latch member position and can engage a chassis mating structure when in the first latch member position. The linkage mechanism mechanically connects the movable member to the latch member so that they move together such that the latch member is in the first latch member position when the movable member is in the first position and is in the second latch member position when the movable member is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Ashton Flowers, Kent Shane Miller, Jon Settingsgard
  • Publication number: 20190371212
    Abstract: A display (10) comprises a mounting structure (20) comprising one or more composite members (22) having a first face and a second face, a first plurality of display modules (12) mounted to the first face of the one or more composite members and arranged in proximity to form a first display surface, and one or more tension members (24) coupled to the mounting structure, wherein the one or more tension members support the display when the one or more tension members are connected to a support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Kent Shane Miller, Ashton Flowers, Mark Bryon Carsrud, Jon Settingsgard
  • Publication number: 20190373745
    Abstract: A display system (10) comprises a display (12) of one or more display surfaces (24), each formed from a plurality of display modules (14) arranged in proximity. Each display module comprising light-emitting elements configured to collectively display information. The display system also comprises one or more tension members (30) and one or more base supporting members (32) connected to the one or more tension members and positioned proximate to one or more of the display modules located at a vertical base of the display. The one or more base supporting members are coupled to the display modules located at the vertical base such that the one or more base supporting members provide underlying support to the plurality of display modules. The one or more tension members and the one or more base supporting members support the weight of the display when the one or more tension members are connected to a support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Kent Shane Miller, Ashton Flowers, Jon Settingsgard
  • Publication number: 20190350695
    Abstract: Soft tissue retention devices, instrumentation and related methods are disclosed. The devices include a first member comprising a first head portion and a first threaded shaft portion extending from the first head portion that define a cannulated opening extending therethrough, and a second member comprising a second head portion and a second threaded shaft portion extending from the second head portion that define a cannulated opening that extends therethrough. The inner sides of the first and second head portions includes a row of teeth extending about the periphery thereof. The first head portion also includes a plurality of through holes positioned between the first threaded shaft portion and the row of teeth. The outer sides of the first and second head portions include non-circular drive openings. The instrumentation comprise a handle portion with a through aperture that allows for a user's finger to extend therethrough during an implantation procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas K. BLACKLIDGE, Frank S. BONO, Benjamin MAJORS, Randy ALLARD, Shane MILLER
  • Publication number: 20190350094
    Abstract: A display comprises a mounting structure comprising one or more structural members (122) having a first face (136) and a second face (138), a first plurality of display modules (112) mounted to the first faces of the one or more structural members with a plurality of magnetic mounts (19A, 110B), wherein the first plurality of display modules are arranged in proximity to form a first display surface, and one or more tension members coupled to the mounting structure, wherein the one or more tension members support the display when the one or more tension members are connected to a support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Kent Shane Miller, Ashton Flowers, Mark Bryon Carsrud
  • Publication number: 20190059598
    Abstract: A configurable seating assembly includes a plurality of rectangular pad assemblies disposed within a durable cover assembly. The cover includes a generally triangular or tapered upper chamber forming a back support portion above a generally rectangular lower chamber forming a body support portion. A wedge assembly, manufactured from a foam material, is removably positioned in the upper chamber, and the pads, manufactured from a foam material, are positioned in the compartments of a separator assembly within the lower chamber thereby providing a seating apparatus. A front panel at the forward end of the lower chamber provides an opening into the cover assembly allowing insertion and removal of the wedge and pads. The pads may be removed from the cover and arranged on the floor providing pads for sleeping. The front panel is releasably secured to the cover by cooperating removable connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Chad Shane MILLER, Joseph Charles BONNER
  • Publication number: 20180310715
    Abstract: A cover assembly internally supported by a removable irregular object provides a seating apparatus. A top cover and a bottom cover are separated allowing access to the object within. A cushion assembly conforms to the irregular upper surface of the object forming a generally uniform top surface for the cover assembly. Foam structural supports in the corners of the cover assembly provide additional structural support and padding. A back support provides support for a person sitting on the cover assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph Charles BONNER, Chad Shane MILLER
  • Patent number: 10028590
    Abstract: A cover assembly internally supported by a removable irregular object provides a seating apparatus. A top cover and a bottom cover are separated allowing access to the object within. A cushion assembly conforms to the irregular upper surface of the object forming a generally uniform top surface for the cover assembly. Foam structural supports in the corners of the cover assembly provide additional structural support and padding. A back support provides support for a person sitting on the cover assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: American National Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Charles Bonner, Chad Shane Miller