Patents by Inventor Bradley D. Miller
Bradley D. 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: 20230406200Abstract: A lighting system for specialty lighting, which may be attached to a motor vehicle with a window (e.g., glass, plastic, etc.) that is light transmissive. The lighting system may include one or more light assemblies attached to the window in an interior of the vehicle. The lighting system may include an optical path translator to direct the light emitted out the window of the vehicle and limit the amount of light reflected into the cabin of the vehicle. The lighting system may provide concealed electrical connections for power, signal, and data, as well as concealment for one or more additional aspects of the lighting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Douglas V. Baker, Bradley D. Miller
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Patent number: 11752933Abstract: A lighting system for specialty lighting, which may be attached to a motor vehicle with a window (e.g., glass, plastic, etc.) that is light transmissive. The lighting system may include one or more light assemblies attached to the window in an interior of the vehicle. The lighting system may include an optical path translator to direct the light emitted out the window of the vehicle and limit the amount of light reflected into the cabin of the vehicle. The lighting system may provide concealed electrical connections for power, signal, and data, as well as concealment for one or more additional aspects of the lighting system.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Emergency Technology, Inc.Inventors: Douglas V. Baker, Bradley D. Miller
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Publication number: 20220185177Abstract: A lighting system for specialty lighting, which may be attached to a motor vehicle with a window (e.g., glass, plastic, etc.) that is light transmissive. The lighting system may include one or more light assemblies attached to the window in an interior of the vehicle. The lighting system may include an optical path translator to direct the light emitted out the window of the vehicle and limit the amount of light reflected into the cabin of the vehicle. The lighting system may provide concealed electrical connections for power, signal, and data, as well as concealment for one or more additional aspects of the lighting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Douglas V. Baker, Bradley D. Miller
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Patent number: 7894630Abstract: A tamper-resistant text stream watermarking system is provided. Content such as any text-based document including programming code is encoded with a watermarking mechanism. The mechanism modifies the text itself according to a preset repeating pattern without changing the substance. Examples include patterned use of white spaces, contractions, abbreviations, order of local variables in programming code, and the like. The pattern may include a binary fingerprint that can be used to trace the watermarked document to an assigned source or version of the original document. In analyzing a suspect text stream, patterns are generated based on instances of the mechanism and their corresponding bit values. Repeating patterns are combined into a bit stream along with separators between each pattern. The bit stream can then be analyzed to determine a source of the watermarked text stream.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2010Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Walter D. Pullen, Bradley D. Miller
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Publication number: 20100278380Abstract: A tamper-resistant text stream watermarking system is provided. Content such as any text-based document including programming code is encoded with a watermarking mechanism. The mechanism modifies the text itself according to a preset repeating pattern without changing the substance. Examples include patterned use of white spaces, contractions, abbreviations, order of local variables in programming code, and the like. The pattern may include a binary fingerprint that can be used to trace the watermarked document to an assigned source or version of the original document. In analyzing a suspect text stream, patterns are generated based on instances of the mechanism and their corresponding bit values. Repeating patterns are combined into a bit stream along with separators between each pattern. The bit stream can then be analyzed to determine a source of the watermarked text stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Walter D. Pullen, Bradley D. Miller
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Patent number: 7760903Abstract: A tamper-resistant text stream watermarking system is provided. Content such as any text-based document including programming code is encoded with a watermarking mechanism. The mechanism modifies the text itself according to a preset repeating pattern without changing the substance. Examples include patterned use of white spaces, contractions, abbreviations, order of local variables in programming code, and the like. The pattern may include a binary fingerprint that can be used to trace the watermarked document to an assigned source or version of the original document. In analyzing a suspect text stream, patterns are generated based on instances of the mechanism and their corresponding bit values. Repeating patterns are combined into a bit stream along with separators between each pattern. The bit stream can then be analyzed to determine a source of the watermarked text stream.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Walter D. Pullen, Bradley D. Miller
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Patent number: 7717516Abstract: Articulating/folding head restraint assemblies that include modular brackets that function as modules and allow for platformability and customization by varying auxiliary components. The modular brackets can be molded or cast using conventional manufacturing processes, and are designed to receive and/or house various components of the assembly such as pivotal head restraint supports, pivotal shafts, locking assemblies, etc. The modular brackets are designed to integrate a number of components that are typically separate in prior art devices and have to be individually assembled together.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Gill Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Sutter, Jr., Bradley D. Miller, Brian C. Leja
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Publication number: 20080238173Abstract: Articulating/folding head restraint assemblies that include modular brackets that function as modules and allow for platformability and customization by varying auxiliary components. The modular brackets can be molded or cast using conventional manufacturing processes, and are designed to receive and/or house various components of the assembly such as pivotal head restraint supports, pivotal shafts, locking assemblies, etc. The modular brackets are designed to integrate a number of components that are typically separate in prior art devices and have to be individually assembled together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Robert R. Sutter, Bradley D. Miller, Brian C. Leja
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Patent number: 7149810Abstract: A system and method for managing calendar items in a calendar software application. The method and system preserve calendar data associated with past dates. In addition, the method and system manage modification requests associated with future dates. In response to a request to modify a calendar item, the calendar item can be selectively updated by a user if the calendar item is activated and if the calendar item is scheduled in the future. A calendar item is activated if its data has been viewed by a user. The present invention also provides an interface tool for allowing users associated with a calendar item to selectively update their calendars in response to a modification request.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Bradley D. Miller, Shilpa Jain
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Patent number: 7086557Abstract: An animal resistant trash container lid has several transverse ridges cross the top. Longitudinal ridges are on the front of the trash container lid. Within the trash container lid is a frame. Holes in the front of the trash container lid are disposed to receive locks. The locks fasten the lid to the trash container. The trash container lid also has a handle and hinges integral with the frame and extending through the outer wall of the lid.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Gill Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bradley D. Miller, Frederick A. Greca, Jr.
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Publication number: 20040224807Abstract: The specification discloses a pulley assembly including a spun-formed pulley and a bearing secured within the pulley. The bearing is secured using any combination of press-fitting, adhering, coining, or peening. A manufacturing method also is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Bradley D. Miller, Jeremy J. Gauthier
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Publication number: 20040178398Abstract: The specification discloses a pulley assembly including a spun-formed pulley and a bearing secured within the pulley. The bearing is secured using any combination of press-fitting, adhering, coining, or peening. A manufacturing method also is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: Bradley D. Miller, Jeremy J. Gauthier
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Patent number: 6139083Abstract: A vehicle sun visor assembly includes a shaft configured for mounting in a vehicle. The shaft includes in-molded first and second electrical wires extending longitudinally along the shaft. The first and second electrical wires include corresponding first and second exposed contact surfaces spaced circumferentially about the shaft. The sun visor body is pivotally and slidably mounted to the shaft and includes first and second mating contacts positioned for selective engagement with the first and second exposed contact surfaces only when the sun visor is positioned at a predetermined pivotal and longitudinal position with respect to the shaft for providing electrical power to a vanity mirror or the like.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Lear-Donnelly Overhead Systems, LLCInventors: Douglas A. Fischer, Bradley D. Miller
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Patent number: 5975606Abstract: A passenger assist handle for use in an automobile includes a handle pivotably mounted to a base and biased in an non-use position by a helical torsion spring. The base has an upstanding mounting block for pivotably retaining the handle and a mounting clip for mounting the base to an automobile frame. The handle has first and second ends each of which is pivotably mounted to the base through a pin which extends through openings in each end of the handle and through the base pivot mounts for movement between first and second positions with respect to the base. The spring has a first end extending into and anchored in the spring hole in the base. The spring is further coiled around the pin between the pivot mounts and has a second end distal from the first end which is anchored in the first end of the handle. The handle further includes a ledge for retaining the second end of the spring in the handle.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1997Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: Lear Donnelly Overhead Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Stephen J. Forbes, Mark R. Litke, Jim M. Rossell, Bradley D. Miller, Paul A. Ziegler
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Patent number: 5887929Abstract: An overhead console for a vehicle has a support structure (14) with walls (30, 80, 82, 84) and an access door (10) defining a compartment (78) for storing a remote transmitter (86). The transmitter (86) includes an actuator switch (92) that is normally manipulated by a user for operating the transmitter (86) to open a garage door, turn on lights, etc., from inside the vehicle. The console access door (10) is attached to the support structure (14) for movement between closed and open positions. A manually operable actuator (12) is engageable with the transmitter switch (92) for operating the transmitter (86) upon depression of the actuator (12). The actuator (12) is attached to the support structure (14) independent of the door (10) such that movement of the actuator (12) is at least substantially unaffected by movement of the door (10) between the closed and open positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1997Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: Lear Donnelly Overhead Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Bradley D. Miller, John Rickfelder, Douglas A. Fischer
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Patent number: 5662375Abstract: A mounting clip assembly for mounting an accessory to a roof sheet metal bracket. A mounting clip is fastened to or molded with the accessory and comprises two diverging legs, which are snap-fit into an aperture in the roof sheet metal bracket. A locking bezel has a pair of lugs and a locking finger, which are inserted between the legs to prevent the relative movement of the legs. The locking finger is received within a slot on one of the legs to releasably fasten the bezel to the clip.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1996Date of Patent: September 2, 1997Assignee: Donnelly CorporationInventors: Edward R. Adams, Bradley D. Miller
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Patent number: 5634896Abstract: Pumping mechanisms for performing peritoneal dialysis and the like employ a pumping mechanism comprising a diaphragm that operate in response to applied fluid pressure. Flexible tubing is attached to the pumping mechanism for carrying liquid to and from the patient's peritoneal cavity. An actuating station for pumping mechanism receives the pumping mechanism and attached tubing. A pressure transfer element conveys fluid pressure to the diaphragm for moving liquid through the cassette. An occluder element contacts and crimps closed the tubing attached to the cassette. A first reservoir inflates with positive fluid pressure for contacting the pressure transfer element to hold it in operative contact against the diaphragm. A second reservoir inflates with positive fluid pressure for contacting the occluding element to hold it away from crimping contact with the tubing. At least one of the first and second reservoirs also transports fluid pressure to the pressure transfer element for conveyance to the diaphragm.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1995Date of Patent: June 3, 1997Assignee: Deka Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Robert J. Bryant, Clement D. Bouchard, Dean Kamen, Richard Lanigan, Bradley D. Miller, Geoffrey P. Spencer, Douglas E. Vincent
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Patent number: 5522568Abstract: Automatic trim control for a position stick. Strain gauges are mounted with respect to the position stick so as to generate signals proportional to the force manually exerted upon the control stick. The signals from the strain gauges are used to control trim motors which adjust force exerted by springs on the position stick in opposition to the manual force. The signals from the strain gauges are used to control the trim motors so as to reduce the force of the trim springs opposing the manual force. The trim springs are adjusted to reduce the opposition force to a minimum.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1993Date of Patent: June 4, 1996Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Dean L. Kamen, Bradley D. Miller
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Patent number: 5438510Abstract: Systems for performing peritoneal dialysis having an improved user interface functions and monitoring capabilities. In one respect, the systems discriminate between alarm conditions that require user intervention to correct and alarm conditions that reflect conditions that are anomalies but typically correct themselves with minimum or no user intervention. In another respect, the systems identify occluded liquid flow paths and discriminate whether the flow path is associated with a liquid source or a liquid destination.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1993Date of Patent: August 1, 1995Assignee: Deka Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Robert J. Bryant, Jeffrey Finkelstein, Dean Kamen, Richard Lanigan, Bradley D. Miller, Geoffrey P. Spencer
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Patent number: 5431626Abstract: Pumping mechanisms for performing peritoneal dialysis and the like employ a pumping mechanism comprising a diaphragm that operate in response to applied fluid pressure. Flexible tubing is attached to the pumping mechanism for carrying liquid to and from the patient's peritoneal cavity. An actuating station for pumping mechanism receives the pumping mechanism and attached tubing. A pressure transfer element conveys fluid pressure to the diaphragm for moving liquid through the cassette. An occluder element contacts and crimps closed the tubing attached to the cassette. A first reservoir inflates with positive fluid pressure for contacting the pressure transfer element to hold it in operative contact against the diaphragm. A second reservoir inflates with positive fluid pressure for contacting the occluding element to hold it away from crimping contact with the tubing. At least one of the first and second reservoirs also transports fluid pressure to the pressure transfer element for conveyance to the diaphragm.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1993Date of Patent: July 11, 1995Assignee: Deka Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Robert J. Bryant, Clement D. Bouchard, Dean Kamen, Richard Lanigan, Bradley D. Miller, Geoffrey P. Spencer, Douglas E. Vincent