Patents by Inventor Bruce Miller

Bruce 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: 12027686
    Abstract: Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Bass, Felice Bailey, Richard Bletsis, Derek Delrymple, Dean Ford, Bruce Miller, Markus Naegeli, Steven Reyburn
  • Patent number: 11684816
    Abstract: A foldable low-profile weightlifting bench that includes a platform, pivotable support legs, and pivotable weightlifting bar support arms adapted such that the foldable low-profile weightlifting bench can be folded into a storage configuration capable of fitting under a typical bed frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Inventor: Bruce Miller
  • Publication number: 20230048783
    Abstract: A foldable low-profile weightlifting bench that includes a platform, pivotable support legs, and pivotable weightlifting bar support arms adapted such that the foldable low-profile weightlifting bench can be folded into a storage configuration capable of fitting under a typical bed frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventor: Bruce Miller
  • Patent number: 11389028
    Abstract: A fryer includes a cooking chamber for holding a cooking medium, at least one heating element positioned within the cooking chamber, and a chain conveyor for selectively advancing food product through the cooking chamber along a movement path. The chain conveyor includes first and second chains coupled together by a plurality of baskets extending therebetween. The movement path includes a series of legs, including a first leg wherein the food product moves substantially vertically from above the cooking medium to a greatest depth within the cooking medium and including a second leg subsequent to the first leg wherein the food product moves substantially horizontally at the greatest depth within the cooking medium. Automated filtering systems and methods for removing debris from cooking medium are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Henny Penny Corporation
    Inventors: William M. Casey, Charles Leader, Robert Panning, Bruce Miller
  • Publication number: 20220023409
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunogenic compositions comprising an immunogenic polypeptide from Haemophilus influenzae or an immunogenic fragment thereof and/or an immunogenic polypeptide from Moraxella catarrhalis or an immunogenic fragment thereof, for use in the treatment or prevention of a recurrence of an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) resulting from a bacterial infection in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicants: GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA, GLAXOSMITHKLINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
    Inventors: Catherine COHET, Jeanne-Marie Josephine DEVASTER, David MAYHEW, Bruce MILLER, Ruth TAL-SINGER, Vincent WEYNANTS, Thomas WILKINSON
  • Patent number: 11167022
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunogenic compositions comprising an immunogenic polypeptide from Haemophilus influenzae or an immunogenic fragment thereof and/or an immunogenic polypeptide from Moraxella catarrhalis or an immunogenic fragment thereof, for use in the treatment or prevention of a recurrence of an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) resulting from a bacterial infection in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignees: GLAXOSMITHKLINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LIMITED, GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA
    Inventors: Catherine Cohet, Jeanne-Marie Josephine Devaster, David Mayhew, Bruce Miller, Ruth Tal-Singer, Vincent Weynants, Thomas Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 11147418
    Abstract: A fryer includes a cooking chamber for holding a cooking medium at least one heating element positioned within the cooking chamber, and a chain conveyor for selectively advancing food product through the cooking chamber along a movement path. The chain conveyor includes first and second chains coupled together by a plurality of baskets extending therebetween. The movement path includes a series of legs, including a first leg wherein the food product moves substantially vertically from above the cooking medium to a greatest depth within the cooking medium and including a second leg subsequent to the first leg wherein the food product moves substantially horizontally at the greatest depth within the cooking medium. Automated filtering systems and methods for removing debris from cooking medium are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Henny Penny Corporation
    Inventors: William M. Casey, Charles Leader, Robert Panning, Bruce Miller
  • Publication number: 20210313639
    Abstract: Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: Allison Transmission, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Bass, Felice Bailey, Richard Bletsis, Derek Delrymple, Dean Ford, Bruce Miller, Markus Naegeli, Steven Reyburn
  • Publication number: 20210313640
    Abstract: Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: Allison Transmission, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Bass, Felice Bailey, Richard Bletsis, Derek Delrymple, Dean Ford, Bruce Miller, Markus Naegeli, Steven Reyburn
  • Publication number: 20210082058
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for generating create and maintain very efficient ‘preferred collateralized risk health plans’ with very rich benefit offerings at the best price points possible. More specifically, the present invention presents methods and apparatus for generating a means for providing health care services to smaller groups of participants by grouping like participants into larger plan groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Prospective Risk Management LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Miller, Scott C. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20210015302
    Abstract: A fryer includes a cooking chamber for holding a cooking medium at least one heating element positioned within the cooking chamber, and a chain conveyor for selectively advancing food product through the cooking chamber along a movement path. The chain conveyor includes first and second chains coupled together by a plurality of baskets extending therebetween. The movement path includes a series of legs, including a first leg wherein the food product moves substantially vertically from above the cooking medium to a greatest depth within the cooking medium and including a second leg subsequent to the first leg wherein the food product moves substantially horizontally at the greatest depth within the cooking medium. Automated filtering systems and methods for removing debris from cooking medium are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: William M. Casey, Charles Leader, Robert Panning, Bruce Miller
  • Publication number: 20200223576
    Abstract: Methods of compressing and sealing a plurality of mattresses in an air-impermeable, pliable outer container; and assemblies comprising such a plurality of mattresses. The plurality of mattresses may be rolled into a cylindrical shape for transport from a manufacturer to a distribution center or a retail location. Each mattress may be enclosed in an air-permeable, pliable decorative container that may be suitable for display or transfer to customers. The methods and the assemblies may allow greater efficiency in shipping mattresses to a distribution center or a retail location, and/or greater efficiency in preparing mattresses for display or transfer to customers of the retail location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: SINOMAX USA INC.
    Inventors: Josh Micklos, Jeff Quinn, Bruce Miller
  • Patent number: 10632356
    Abstract: An improved golf club grip 10a, 10b, 10c with a well-defined and pronounced reminder rib 20a, 20b, 20c includes in one embodiment of the present disclosure a groove 32 positioned in the exterior surface 34 on each side of or surrounding a ridge 24a that extends lengthwise inside the body 14a of the grip 10a. When the golf grip 10a is installed on a golf club shaft 12, the groove 32 facilitates the flexing of the grip material for forming the reminder rib 20a. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the grip 10b, 10c is provided with a raised portion 36 of a selected material in a select region on the grip 10b, 10c. When the golf grip 10b, 10c is installed on a golf club shaft 12, the raised portion 36 becomes the reminder rib 20b, 20c.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER, LTD.
    Inventors: Stephen James Davis, Alex Walls, Andy Arrington, Bruce Miller
  • Publication number: 20200046823
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunogenic compositions comprising an immunogenic polypeptide from Haemophilus influenzae or an immunogenic fragment thereof and/or an immunogenic polypeptide from Moraxella catarrhalis or an immunogenic fragment thereof, for use in the treatment or prevention of a recurrence of an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) resulting from a bacterial infection in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Catherine COHET, Jeanne-Marie Josephine DEVASTER, David MAYHEW, Bruce MILLER, Ruth TAL-SINGER, Vincent WEYNANTS, Thomas WILKINSON
  • Patent number: 10188408
    Abstract: This preparation set comprises a drill guide (31) comprising a bearing surface (33) intended to bear against a glenoid cavity, a passage orifice (35) intended for the passage of a guide pin (36) implanted in the glenoid cavity, and first and second guide orifices (37, 38) each opening into the bearing surface (33) and each intended to guide a drill bit (38) capable of realizing a bone bore in the glenoid cavity, the first and second guide orifices (37, 38) being inclined with respect to the extension axis of the passage orifice (35) and converging in the direction of the bearing surface (33); and a compactor (42) comprising a compaction portion (45) having a generally trapezoidal shape and intended to be impacted against the glenoid cavity so as to form a bone housing in the glenoid cavity, the compactor (42) further including a passage hole (49) extending at least partially in the compaction portion (45) and intended for the passage of the guide pin (36) implanted in the glenoid cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignees: FOURNITURES HOSPITALIERES INDUSTRIE, FH ORTHOPEDICS, DURHAM VALLEY ORTHOPEDIC CONSULTANTS LLC
    Inventors: Guillaume Rouyer, James Hoffmann, Bruce Miller
  • Publication number: 20180289216
    Abstract: A fryer includes a cooking chamber for holding a cooking medium at least one heating element positioned within the cooking chamber, and a chain conveyor for selectively advancing food product through the cooking chamber along a movement path. The chain conveyor includes first and second chains coupled together by a plurality of baskets extending therebetween. The movement path includes a series of legs, including a first leg wherein the food product moves substantially vertically from above the cooking medium to a greatest depth within the cooking medium and including a second leg subsequent to the first leg wherein the food product moves substantially horizontally at the greatest depth within the cooking medium. Automated filtering systems and methods for removing debris from cooking medium are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: William M. Casey, Charles Leader, Robert Panning, Bruce Miller
  • Publication number: 20180250566
    Abstract: An improved golf club grip 10a, 10b, 10c with a well-defined and pronounced reminder rib 20a, 20b, 20c includes in one embodiment of the present disclosure a groove 32 positioned in the exterior surface 34 on each side of or surrounding a ridge 24a that extends lengthwise inside the body 14a of the grip 10a. When the golf grip 10a is installed on a golf club shaft 12, the groove 32 facilitates the flexing of the grip material for forming the reminder rib 20a. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the grip 10b, 10c is provided with a raised portion 36 of a selected material in a select region on the grip 10b, 10c. When the golf grip 10b, 10c is installed on a golf club shaft 12, the raised portion 36 becomes the reminder rib 20b, 20c.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: STEPHEN JAMES DAVIS, ALEX WALLS, ANDY ARRINGTON, BRUCE MILLER
  • Patent number: 10052538
    Abstract: An improved golf club grip 10a, 10b, 10c with a well-defined and pronounced reminder rib 20a, 20b, 20c includes in one embodiment of the present disclosure a groove 32 positioned in the exterior surface 34 on each side of or surrounding a ridge 24a that extends lengthwise inside the body 14a of the grip 10a. When the golf grip 10a is installed on a golf club shaft 12, the groove 32 facilitates the flexing of the grip material for forming the reminder rib 20a. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the grip 10b, 10c is provided with a raised portion 36 of a selected material in a select region on the grip 10b, 10c. When the golf grip 10b, 10c is installed on a golf club shaft 12, the raised portion 36 becomes the reminder rib 20b, 20c.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER, LTD.
    Inventors: Stephen James Davis, Alex Walls, Andy Arrington, Bruce Miller
  • Patent number: D844494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: United Slings & Lifting, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Miller
  • Patent number: D846051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER, LTD.
    Inventors: Stephen James Davis, Alex Walls, Andy Arrington, Bruce Miller