Patents by Inventor Carl W. Miller

Carl W. 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: 20240081802
    Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted into sealing elements of a single surgical access device. The sealing elements can be movable along predefined pathways within the device to allow surgical instruments inserted through the sealing elements to be moved laterally, rotationally, angularly, and vertically relative to a central longitudinal axis of the device for ease of manipulation within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Mark S. Ortiz, David T. Martin, Matthew C. Miller, Mark J. Reese, Wells D. Haberstich, Carl Shurtleff, Charles J. Scheib, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jerome R. Morgan, Daniel H. Duke, Daniel J. Mumaw, Gregory W. Johnson, Kevin L. Houser
  • Patent number: 6503191
    Abstract: A molecular absorption resonance system determines the molecular resonant frequency of a subject and destroys the subject. First provided is a first antenna with an associated microwave generator for generating waves and directing such waves to the subject. A second antenna with an associated receiver is next provided for receiving waves from the input antenna and subject for determining the resonant frequency of the subject. Lastly, an output device is provided for transmitting waves at a frequency determined by the receiver and for directing such waves to the subject for destroying the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventor: Carl W. Miller
  • Patent number: 4133918
    Abstract: A non-contacting, non-clogging, electro-mechanically operated marking device or inker for continuous or intermittently marking a semiconductor wafer die is disclosed together with a method of operating the device. The marking device has an ambient pressure ink reservoir within which is mounted a thin, capillary filament guide tube. A length of filament such as, fishline, is positioned within the tube and secured at one end to the plunger of a solenoid. The distal end of the filament is driven out of the capillary tube by the solenoid to force a small amount of the marking fluid or ink out of the reservoir and onto the die without the filament contacting the die. The solenoid coil is energized by a current pulse having a first current level and a second current level that is less than the first current level. The second current level provides a short holding current for the solenoid to prevent spattering of the marking fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1979
    Assignee: The Computervision Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas P. Simms, Anthony F. White, Carl W. Miller
  • Patent number: 4061709
    Abstract: There is described a method of manufacturing silicone rubber gloves with a non-blocking surface by repeatedly dipping a form in a solvent dispersion of uncured silicone rubber to build up a plurality of layers and then forming a layer of liquid droplets on the surface of the solvent-containing uncured rubber, thereby forming a textured surface as the solvent evaporates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1977
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Carl W. Miller, Lester C. Vandenberg, Wayne H. Statt