Patents by Inventor Andy Miller
Andy 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: 20240144135Abstract: Apparatus, system and method for a predictive risk manager for managing a supply chain comprising a plurality of supply chain nodes. Included in a risk manager are: a managing central hub comprising a plurality of primary data regarding anonymized hardware and software product data from the plurality of supply chain nodes, and life cycle data for all parts employed at the plurality of supply chain nodes; an input to the managing central hub comprising current proprietary data regarding a product made at one of the plurality of supply chain nodes; a plurality of rules capable of recognizing a predictive non-competitive part related risk embedded in the proprietary data, the plurality of rules calculating a recommended redesign to address the predictive non-competitive part related risk before it arises; and an output from the managing central hub to a graphical user interface, wherein the non-competitive part related risk and the recommended redesign are presented on the graphical user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: JENNIFER FOSTER, JEFF MILLER, ERIN DUNLOP, ANDY JOYNER
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Patent number: 11851350Abstract: A method for removing a contaminant from a fluid is provided. A positively charged layered double hydroxide is combined with a negatively charged clay material to form adsorption material. The adsorption material is contacted with an aqueous solution containing the contaminant to adsorb the contaminant onto the adsorption material.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Yifeng Wang, Andy Miller, Jessica N. Kruichak, Melissa Marie Mills, Hernesto Tellez
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Patent number: 9180428Abstract: Methods of capturing and immobilizing radioactive nuclei with metal fluorite-based inorganic materials are described. For example, a method of capturing and immobilizing radioactive nuclei includes flowing a gas stream through an exhaust apparatus. The exhaust apparatus includes a metal fluorite-based inorganic material. The gas stream includes a radioactive species. The radioactive species is removed from the gas stream by adsorbing the radioactive species to the metal fluorite-based inorganic material of the exhaust apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2015Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Yifeng Wang, Andy Miller, Charles R. Bryan, Jessica Nicole Kruichak
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Patent number: 9000250Abstract: Methods of capturing and immobilizing radioactive nuclei with metal fluorite-based inorganic materials are described. For example, a method of capturing and immobilizing radioactive nuclei includes flowing a gas stream through an exhaust apparatus. The exhaust apparatus includes a metal fluorite-based inorganic material. The gas stream includes a radioactive species. The radioactive species is removed from the gas stream by adsorbing the radioactive species to the metal fluorite-based inorganic material of the exhaust apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Yifeng Wang, Andy Miller, Charles R. Bryan, Jessica Nicole Kruichar
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Publication number: 20140317567Abstract: A system of graphically depicting people and interests can comprise an anchor structure having a dimensional area, an identity icon adapted to be positioned on or adjacent to the anchor structure, and a plurality of interest icons adapted to be positioned on or adjacent to the anchor structure and having a graphical relationship to the identity icon. The identity icon can be prepared so that it has an area no larger than 25% of the dimensional area of the anchor structure. Likewise, the any one of the interest icons can also have an area no larger than 25% of the dimensional area of the anchor structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Andy Miller
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Patent number: 7957438Abstract: A method for monitoring laser light launched into a core of a single mode fiber includes launching a portion of light directly into the cladding about the core. The cladding launched light is a known fraction of the core launched light and can be monitored by placing a detector about the cladding. Detected light including light that was launched into the cladding and has leaked through the cladding is used as a known fraction of light in the core and can be used to control the laser light source. This can be done with a straight section of single mode optical fiber and does not require bending the fiber. Advantageously, most of the core launched light remains in the core as guided light.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: JDS Uniphase CorporationInventors: David Simons, Boris Kharlamov, James Wong, Vincent Issier, Andy Miller, James Nunley
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Patent number: 7907656Abstract: A harmonic frequency conversion module is disclosed including a polarization maintaining (PM) fiber optical link for providing an output stabilized from power fluctuation by the inclusion of one or more polarizers in the PM fiber optical link. Removing polarization distortions removes noise which has a significant negative effect on the output of harmonic frequency conversion elements. It has been found that the noise in frequency converted light has additional components, caused by mode interaction during conversion. In accordance with the present invention, we are able to remove the spikes in this noise, making it more stable and less dependent on external conditions. If the PM optical fiber route consists of multiple elements creating polarization distortions, a polarizer should be inserted between the most distorting element and the output of the fiber system. If many elements contribute to polarization distortions, several polarizers can be inserted into the system.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: JDS Uniphase CorporationInventors: Boris Kharlamov, Vincent Issier, Andy Miller
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Patent number: 7826502Abstract: A method and circuit is disclosed for a laser system wherein the power of the laser signal is kept at a constant near optimum value and a portion of an frequency doubled output signal is monitored and detected so that noise within the frequency doubled output signal can be minimized. A feedback signal is used to dither the temperature of a frequency doubled crystal so as to minimize the noise in the frequency doubled output signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: JDS Uniphase CorporationInventors: Haiping Lu, Vincent Issier, David Simons, Andy Miller
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Publication number: 20090154512Abstract: A method for monitoring laser light launched into a core of a single mode fiber includes launching a portion of light directly into the cladding about the core. The cladding launched light is a known fraction of the core launched light and can be monitored by placing a detector about the cladding. Detected light including light that was launched into the cladding and has leaked through the cladding is used as a known fraction of light in the core and can be used to control the laser light source. This can be done with a straight section of single mode optical fiber and does not require bending the fiber. Advantageously, most of the core launched light remains in the core as guided light.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: JDS UNIPHASE CORPORATION, State of Incorporation: DelawareInventors: David Simons, Boris Kharlamov, James Wong, Vincent Issier, Andy Miller, James Nunley
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Publication number: 20080144678Abstract: A method and circuit is disclosed for a laser system wherein the power of the laser signal is kept at a constant near optimum value and a portion of an frequency doubled output signal is monitored and detected so that noise within the frequency doubled output signal can be minimized. A feedback signal is used to dither the temperature of a frequency doubled crystal so as to minimize the noise in the frequency doubled output signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: JDS Uniphase CorporationInventors: Haiping Lu, Vincent Issier, David Simons, Andy Miller
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Publication number: 20080137693Abstract: A harmonic frequency conversion module is disclosed including a polarization maintaining (PM) fiber optical link for providing an output stabilized from power fluctuation by the inclusion of one or more polarizers in the PM fiber optical link. Removing polarization distortions removes noise which has a significant negative effect on the output of harmonic frequency conversion elements. It has been found that the noise in frequency converted light has additional components, caused by mode interaction during conversion. In accordance with the present invention, we are able to remove the spikes in this noise, making it more stable and less dependent on external conditions. If the PM optical fiber route consists of multiple elements creating polarization distortions, a polarizer should be inserted between the most distorting element and the output of the fiber system. If many elements contribute to polarization distortions, several polarizers can be inserted into the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: JDS Uniphase CorporationInventors: Boris Kharlamov, Vincent Issier, Andy Miller