Patents by Inventor William J. Miller, Jr.

William J. Miller, Jr. 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).

  • Devices and methods for wake tuning
    Patent number: 11987325
    Abstract: Flow modifiers are positioned at one or more discrete points along the underside of a boat hull to generate secondary wakes that interfere with the primary wake generated by the boat hull and result in a desired modified wake useful for various watersports. The flow modifiers are formed integrally with the boat hull or affixed thereto, and can be selectively extendable and retractable relative thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: CORRECT CRAFT IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Eric J. Miller, William F. Waits, Jr.
  • Tube to tube brazing
    Patent number: 4043500
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing and using a precision insert in a brazing process. An insert, manufactured to conform to the curvature of the metal members to be joined, is placed between the abutting metal members. Retaining wires are then welded to the insert and to the metal members, thereby, holding the insert in place. The braze metal is applied so that when heated the braze metal is drawn by capillary action into the space between the insert and metal members. Cooling of the assembly then results in a uniform bond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1977
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Padden, William J. Miller, Jr., Rockne L. Laubham