Patents by Inventor C. Michael Miller

C. Michael 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).

  • Publication number: 20250032957
    Abstract: A tank system may be conventional and fixed, or mobile, such as a fracking fluid or other tank trailer. A drain port thereof is fitted with an adapter connecting a snorkel system to drain liquids from near the top of the liquid level in the tank. A snorkel head at the extreme distal end of a tube near the longitudinal center of the tank is suspended by a system of buoys. A flow field controller plate resists formation of vortices near the snorkel head, so it can operate as near the surface as possible, withdrawing the highest grade oil efficiently. At its exit, the proximal end of the tube drains oil through an inner conduit of an adapter at a penetration in the wall of the tank. The adapter forms an annulus around the inner conduit draining tank bottoms directly from the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: David A. Bell, Kristen Tucker, John Michael Higley, C. Michael Miller
  • Publication number: 20250009787
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are topical nitric oxide (NO) formulations containing a surfactant and methods that deliver NO to treat skin wounds, burns, infections, site of inflammations, or other skin conditions requiring treatment, as well as to eradicate and degrade biofilms on the skin surface. The NO formulations can be modified to prolong the time of NO exposure by modulating the surfactant concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: C. Michael Miller, David A. Bell
  • Publication number: 20240408363
    Abstract: A nitric oxide (NO) formulation delivery device comprising a first cartridge containing a first liquid solution and a first foaming device configured to transform the first liquid solution into a first foam solution, a second cartridge containing a second liquid solution and a second foaming device configured to transform the second liquid solution into a second foam solution, a plenum in fluid communication with the first cartridge and the second cartridge, the plenum being configured to combine the first foam solution and the second foam solution to create a combined turbulent foam solution, and a nozzle in fluid communication with the confluence portion and configured to uniformly discharge the combined turbulent foam solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: C. Michael MILLER, David A. BELL
  • Patent number: 12150953
    Abstract: A topical application of nitric oxide may be provided by two separate containers, each containing an active component media to produce nitric oxide when combined. For example, a nitrite component media may be contained in one dispenser and an acidified component media may be contained in another dispenser. Each dispenser may dispense the respective component media as a foam. The resultant foams are combined to initiate the production of nitric oxide and the mixture of foams is applied topically to treat various skin disorders or wounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Noxy Health Products, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Michael Miller, Gordon K. Hill, A. John Pate, David A. Bell
  • Publication number: 20240382517
    Abstract: Disclosed is a topical dermatological composition that generates nitric acid in situ for the treatment of dermatological conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: C. Michael MILLER, Lex SCHINDLER, David A. Bell, Tim Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20240261322
    Abstract: A topical application of nitric oxide may be provided by two separate containers, each containing an active component media to produce nitric oxide when combined. For example, a nitrite component media may be contained in one dispenser and an acidified component media may be contained in another dispenser. Each dispenser may dispense the respective component media as a foam. The resultant foams are combined to initiate the production of nitric oxide and the mixture of foams is applied topically to treat various skin disorders or wounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: C. Michael Miller, Gordon K. Hill, A. John Pate, David A. Bell
  • Publication number: 20240173269
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a topical nitric oxide formulation that can be used to treat skin conditions. The invention is also directed to a method for using the topical nitric oxide formulation to treat skin conditions, as well as to a device to administer the topical pharmaceutical formulation to an area of the skin that requires treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: David A. Bell, C. Michael Miller
  • Patent number: 11980834
    Abstract: A tank system may be conventional and fixed, or mobile, such as a fracking fluid or other tank trailer. A drain port thereof is fitted with an adapter connecting a snorkel system to drain liquids from near the top of the liquid level in the tank. A snorkel head at the extreme distal end of a tube near the longitudinal center of the tank is suspended by a system of buoys. A flow field controller plate resists formation of vortices near the snorkel head, so it can operate as near the surface as possible, withdrawing the highest grade oil efficiently. At its exit, the proximal end of the tube drains oil through an inner conduit of an adapter at a penetration in the wall of the tank. The adapter forms an annulus around the inner conduit draining tank bottoms directly from the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Inventors: David A. Bell, C. Michael Miller, Kristen Tucker, John Michael Higley
  • Publication number: 20240074908
    Abstract: An adhesive bandage that is capable of delivering nitric oxide gas to skin is generally disclosed. The bandage may be used for topical skin therapy of a patient, such as, for example, to promote healing of a wound or condition, or to provide exogenous nitric oxide supplementation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: C. Michael Miller, David A. Bell
  • Publication number: 20240009125
    Abstract: A system for producing a gas-filled medium comprises a first pressurized vessel containing a gas, a second vessel containing a surfactant solution, a dose chamber in fluid communication with the first pressurized vessel, a mixing chamber in fluid communication with the dose chamber and the second vessel, the mixing chamber being configured to mix the gas flowing out of the dose chamber and the surfactant solution flowing out of the second vessel to produce a gas-filled solution, and a foaming nozzle comprising mesh screens configured to convert the gas-filled solution into a gas-filled foam medium, the foaming nozzle configured to discharge the gas-filled foam medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: C. Michael Miller, David A, Bell
  • Publication number: 20230390508
    Abstract: Systems, products, compounds and methods can be applied and/or used by a person to facilitate and promote the production of nitric oxide to be used by a person for health benefits. The systems, products, and devices include a nitric oxide nasal delivery system. The system can comprise one or more containers for compounds that when mixed are adapted to produce nitric oxide gas, at least one container with a nitrite powder and an acidic powder. The nitric oxide gas may then be delivered to a user via one or more of the nasal cavities and/or mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: C. Michael Miller, David A. Bell
  • Publication number: 20230240978
    Abstract: Systems, products, compounds, and methods can be applied and/or used by a person to facilitate and promote the production of nitric oxide to be used by a person for health benefits. The systems, products, and devices include a nitric oxide bath system. The systems and methods can comprise one or more compounds that when mixed are adapted to produce nitric oxide gas, with at least one nitrite compound and at least one acid compound. The nitric oxide gas may then be delivered to a user transdermally via one or more bath applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: C. Michael Miller, David A. Bell, Allyson N. Miller
  • Publication number: 20230114788
    Abstract: A tank system may be conventional and fixed, or mobile, such as a fracking fluid or other tank trailer. A drain port thereof is fitted with an adapter connecting a snorkel system to drain liquids from near the top of the liquid level in the tank. A snorkel head at the extreme distal end of a tube near the longitudinal center of the tank is suspended by a system of buoys. A flow field controller plate resists formation of vortices near the snorkel head, so it can operate as near the surface as possible, withdrawing the highest grade oil efficiently. At its exit, the proximal end of the tube drains oil through an inner conduit of an adapter at a penetration in the wall of the tank. The adapter forms an annulus around the inner conduit draining tank bottoms directly from the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: David A. Bell, C. Michael Miller, Kristen Tucker, John Michael Higley
  • Publication number: 20230022521
    Abstract: Systems, products, compounds and methods can be applied and/or used by a person to facilitate and promote the production of nitric oxide to be used by a person for health benefits. The systems, products, and devices include a nitric oxide nasal delivery system. The system can comprise one or more containers for compounds that when mixed are adapted to produce nitric oxide gas, at least one container with a nitrite compound and at least one container with an acid compound. Containers can be ruptured so that the compounds may be mixed and produce nitric oxide gas. The nitric oxide gas may then be delivered to a user via one or more of the nasal cavities and/or mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: C. Michael Miller, David A. Bell
  • Publication number: 20230022404
    Abstract: Systems, products, compounds, and methods can be applied and/or used by a person to facilitate and promote the production of nitric oxide to be used by a person for health benefits. The systems, products, and devices include a nitric oxide bath system. The systems and methods can comprise one or more compounds that when mixed are adapted to produce nitric oxide gas, with at least one nitrite compound and at least one acid compound. The nitric oxide gas may then be delivered to a user transdermally via one or more bath applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: C. Michael Miller, David A. Bell, Allyson N. Miller
  • Patent number: 11478728
    Abstract: A tank system may be conventional and fixed, or mobile, such as a fracking fluid or other tank trailer. A drain port thereof is fitted with an adapter connecting a snorkel system to drain liquids from near the top of the liquid level in the tank. A snorkel head at the extreme distal end of a tube near the longitudinal center of the tank is suspended by a system of buoys. A flow field controller plate resists formation of vortices near the snorkel head, so it can operate as near the surface as possible, withdrawing the highest grade oil efficiently. At its exit, the proximal end of the tube drains oil through an inner conduit of an adapter at a penetration in the wall of the tank. The adapter forms an annulus around the inner conduit draining tank bottoms directly from the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: THOUGHT PRESERVE, LLC
    Inventors: David A. Bell, C. Michael Miller, Kristen Tucker, John Michael Higley
  • Publication number: 20220153612
    Abstract: An apparatus and method isolating ion generation from target metal precipitation and flocculation rely on an ion generator and a precipitation reactor distinct, separated, optimized, and otherwise independent, so no co-habitation of ion generation and precipitation, nor their flow regimes, is permitted. Plug flow is hyper turbulent in the ion generator. Flow is quiescent to laminar the precipitator. Coating sacrificial anodes is avoided by not over driving currents for ionization at the anode. Control of electrical resistance across flows of very high TDS (over 200 kppm, often over 225 kppm) is accomplished by selectively masking a portion of the anode, cathode, or both of such electrodes. Masks may be dielectric films or layers, such as plastic sheets or tubes, or curtains of bubbles injected into the flow near an electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: C. Michael Miller, David Bell, Mark Hubbard
  • Patent number: 11304972
    Abstract: A topical application of nitric oxide may be provided by two separate containers, each containing an active component media to produce nitric oxide when combined. For example, a nitrite component media may be contained in one dispenser and an acidified component media may be contained in another dispenser. Each dispenser may dispense the respective component media as a foam. The resultant foams are combined to initiate the production of nitric oxide and the mixture of foams is applied topically to treat various skin disorders or wounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Syk Technologies LLC
    Inventors: C. Michael Miller, Gordon K. Hill, A. John Pate, David A. Bell
  • Publication number: 20220054536
    Abstract: A topical application of nitric oxide may be provided by two separate containers, each containing an active component media to produce nitric oxide when combined. For example, a nitrite component media may be contained in one dispenser and an acidified component media may be contained in another dispenser. Each dispenser may dispense the respective component media as a foam or a solution. They can be combined to initiate the production of nitric oxide and the mixture of resultant foam is applied topically to treat various skin disorders or wounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: C. Michael Miller, Gordon K. Hill, A. John Pate, David A. Bell
  • Publication number: 20220047968
    Abstract: A tank system may be conventional and fixed, or mobile, such as a fracking fluid or other tank trailer. A drain port thereof is fitted with an adapter connecting a snorkel system to drain liquids from near the top of the liquid level in the tank. A snorkel head at the extreme distal end of a tube near the longitudinal center of the tank is suspended by a system of buoys. A flow field controller plate resists formation of vortices near the snorkel head, so it can operate as near the surface as possible, withdrawing the highest grade oil efficiently. At its exit, the proximal end of the tube drains oil through an inner conduit of an adapter at a penetration in the wall of the tank. The adapter forms an annulus around the inner conduit draining tank bottoms directly from the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: David A. Bell, C. Michael Miller, Kristen Tucker, John Michael Higley