Patents by Inventor Christopher R. Miller

Christopher R. 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: 20240191325
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy sheet includes an aluminum alloy composition. The aluminum alloy composition includes: a first component including recycled material and a second component including non-recycled material. The aluminum alloy composition includes a recycled content of at least 30%. An aluminum alloy composition, a method of making an aluminum alloy sheet, a method of making an aluminum alloy package, and a method of making an aluminum alloy composition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas N. Rouns, Christopher R. Miller, Evan Thomas Quinley
  • Publication number: 20180318907
    Abstract: In some embodiments of present disclosure, a method includes: obtaining an aluminum sheet comprising a 3xxx or a 5xxx alloy having a tensile yield strength as measured in the longitudinal direction of 27-33 ksi and an ultimate tensile strength; wherein the ultimate tensile strength minus the tensile yield strength is less than 3.30 ksi (UTS?TYS<3.30 ksi); and forming a container having a dome from the aluminum sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Alcoa USA Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas N. Rouns, David J. McNeish, Jean F. Capps, Christopher R. Miller
  • Patent number: 10022773
    Abstract: In some embodiments of present disclosure, a method includes: obtaining an aluminum sheet comprising a 3xxx or a 5xxx alloy having a tensile yield strength as measured in the longitudinal direction of 27-33 ksi and an ultimate tensile strength; wherein the ultimate tensile strength minus the tensile yield strength is less than 3.30 ksi (UTS-TYS<3.30 ksi); and forming a container having a dome from the aluminum sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Alcoa USA Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas N. Rouns, David J. McNeish, Jean F. Capps, Christopher R. Miller
  • Publication number: 20180009022
    Abstract: In some embodiments of present disclosure, a method includes: obtaining an aluminum sheet comprising a 3xxx or a 5xxx alloy having a tensile yield strength as measured in the longitudinal direction of 27-33 ksi and an ultimate tensile strength; wherein the ultimate tensile strength minus the tensile yield strength is less than 3.30 ksi (UTS-TYS<3.30 ksi); and forming a container having a dome from the aluminum sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: Alcoa USA Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas N. Rouns, David J. McNeish, Jean F. Capps, Christopher R. Miller
  • Publication number: 20150314361
    Abstract: An aluminum sheet comprises a 3XXX or a 5xxx alloy having a tensile yield strength as measured in the longitudinal direction of 27-33 ksi and an ultimate tensile strength; wherein the ultimate tensile strength minus the tensile yield strength is less than 3.30 ksi (UTS?TYS<3.30 ksi). An aluminum container has a dome, wherein the dome comprises a AA 3XXX or a 5xxx having a tensile yield strength as measured in the longitudinal direction of 27-33 ksi and an ultimate tensile strength; wherein the ultimate tensile strength minus the tensile yield strength is less than 3.30 ksi (UTS?TYS<3.30 ksi).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas N. Rouns, David J. McNeish, Darl G. Boysel, Guy P. Wilson, Greg Mrozinski, Jean F. Capps, Neesha A. Ghadiali, Samuel Combs, Christopher R. Miller, Robert E. Dick
  • Patent number: 8967606
    Abstract: A pipe vise stand having increased utility and greater useable work space, particularly during use of vise provisions associated with the stand, is described. The stand features a base plate having a unique configuration in which one or more pipe benders are located within a workpiece support region defined along an upwardly directed face of the plate between vise provisions and corresponding support provisions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Christopher R. Miller, Robert Skrjanc
  • Patent number: 8777205
    Abstract: A pipe vise stand and system for increasing the size capacity of the pipe vise stand are described. Upon incorporation of the system in a pipe vise stand, the stand can accommodate pipes of significantly larger diameter. The system includes a pipe support member which is configured to be positioned on a vise base of the stand. The system also includes a jackscrew extender that provides or relocates a jackscrew associated with the stand to a lateral position alongside the stand. Related provisions and methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Christopher R. Miller, Robert Skrjanc
  • Patent number: 8727330
    Abstract: A variety of work stands and support assemblies for supporting workpieces such as pipes, are described. The work stands include a base plate and a welding stand-off or grounding lug, at which an electrical grounding cable can be readily attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Christopher R. Miller, Robert Skrjanc
  • Patent number: 8436905
    Abstract: An imaging system comprising a lens, a detector array (e.g., focal plane array), a signal processing module and a shutter, wherein the shutter is positioned in front of the lens (between the lens and the scene being imaged). This front lens shutter mount configuration allows offset correction to compensate for internal radiant flux and other deficiencies associated with conventional systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H Murphy, Christopher R Miller
  • Publication number: 20120175834
    Abstract: A variety of work stands and support assemblies for supporting workpieces such as pipes, are described. The work stands include a base plate and a welding stand-off or grounding lug, at which an electrical grounding cable can be readily attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Christopher R. Miller, Robert Skrjanc
  • Publication number: 20120174649
    Abstract: A pipe vise stand having increased utility and greater useable work space, particularly during use of vise provisions associated with the stand, is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Christopher R. Miller, Robert Skrjanc
  • Publication number: 20120175833
    Abstract: A pipe vise stand and system for increasing the size capacity of the pipe vise stand are described. Upon incorporation of the system in a pipe vise stand, the stand can accommodate pipes of significantly larger diameter. The system includes a pipe support member which is configured to be positioned on a vise base of the stand. The system also includes a jackscrew extender that provides or relocates a jackscrew associated with the stand to a lateral position alongside the stand. Related provisions and methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Christopher R. Miller, Robert Skrjanc
  • Patent number: D645319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Christopher R. Miller, Robert Skrjanc
  • Patent number: D645320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Christopher R. Miller, Robert Skrjanc
  • Patent number: D645321
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Christopher R. Miller, Robert Skrjanc
  • Patent number: D645322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Christopher R. Miller, Robert Skrjanc
  • Patent number: D645323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Christopher R. Miller, Robert Skrjanc
  • Patent number: D645324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Christopher R. Miller, Robert Skrjanc
  • Patent number: D645326
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Christopher R. Miller, Robert Skrjanc
  • Patent number: D654097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co., L.P., LLLP
    Inventors: Bryan Sheroan, Olen Hoyt Gamble, Richard Shultz, Adam Truelove, Christopher R. Miller, Daniel J. Leach, Soumya Bandopadhaya