Patents by Inventor Craig Miller

Craig 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).

  • ENGINE ARCHITECTURE WITH REVERSE ROTATION INTEGRAL DRIVE AND VANELESS TURBINE
    Publication number: 20150354502
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine comprises a fan, a compressor, a turbine having first stage blades and second stage blades, the first stage blades rotates in a first direction and the second stage blades rotates in a second direction opposite the first direction. The first stage blades are directly adjacent to one another, a drive in operable input connection with the fan and in operable output connection with the first stage blades and the second stage blades, the first stage blades and the second stage blades driving the fan through the drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Craig Miller KUHNE, Christopher Charles GLYNN, Randy M. Vondrell, Andrew BREEZE-STRINGFELLOW, Kurt David MURROW, Darek T. ZATORSKI, Donald Scott YEAGER, Nicholas Rowe DINSMORE, Samuel Jacob MARTIN, Donald Albert BRADLEY
  • Micromodule cables and breakout cables therefor
    Patent number: 9188758
    Abstract: A breakout cable includes a polymer jacket and a plurality of micromodules enclosed within the jacket. Each micromodule has a plurality of bend resistant optical fibers and a polymer sheath comprising PVC surrounding the bend resistant optical fibers. Each of the plurality of bend resistant optical fibers is a multimode optical fiber including a glass cladding region surrounding and directly adjacent to a glass core region. The core region is a graded-index glass core region, where the refractive index of the core region has a profile having a parabolic or substantially curved shape. The cladding includes a first annular portion having a lesser refractive index relative to a second annular portion of the cladding. The first annular portion is interior to the second annular portion. The cladding is surrounded by a low modulus primary coating and a high modulus secondary coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Craig Miller Conrad, William Carl Hurley, David Henry Smith
  • Dynamic Chargers Network and the Method of Producing the Same
    Publication number: 20150311734
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a battery charger network for large capacity batteries and the method of dynamically engaging and disengaging any one charger to a power bus charging the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Kadie, Kenneth Wing, Craig Miller
  • Heating and Cooling Sleeping System
    Publication number: 20150289667
    Abstract: A sleeping system is described in which comfort systems for a foam mattress assembly are mounted in a foundation assembly supporting the mattress assembly. The comfort systems include an air heating and cooling system, a firmness system and an elevation system. The foam mattress assembly includes a flexible encasement dish into which one or more foam layers are disposed. Blowers for the air system are mounted adjacent the foundation assembly top in direct fluid communication with apertures in the top, minimizing the air flow path from the blower exhaust to the mattress top to reduce air pressure loss and diminishment of the heated or cooled air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Mattress Firm, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Oakhill, Craig McAndrews, Ken Bower, Craig Miller, Eric Johnson, Michael Schmidt, Lance Ellman
  • Satellite television antenna system
    Patent number: 9118974
    Abstract: The satellite television antenna device scans the sky and locks onto a first satellite candidate by measuring microwave radiation. The antenna acquires identification (ID) of a first satellite candidate from a set top box (STB), if possible. Then, the antenna moves to a second satellite candidate and acquires the corresponding ID from the STB, if possible. Antenna dish orientation information is stored in memory for at least all satellites that were identified as corresponding to a user's television programming package. The antenna can switch directly between two or more stored dish positions in response to the user changing channels on the STB. The antenna can be powered solely by the STB. A two-way communication conduit can be established between the STB and the antenna via a single cable. The communications conduit can also be used to transmit power to the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Electronic Controlled Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Miller, Sam Shuster
  • Method and apparatus for operating a finite state machine
    Patent number: 9082073
    Abstract: A finite state machine is provided. The finite state machine causes a function to be carried out in dependence on at least an event input to the finite state machine and the current state of the finite state machine. Associations between the functions that are to be carried out and combinations of the states and the events are identified using an associative array. The associations identified using the associative array are amended while the finite state machine is operating to dynamically reconfigure the operation of the finite state machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: METASWITCH NETWORKS LTD.
    Inventors: Craig Miller, Doug Theobald
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A FINITE STATE MACHINE
    Publication number: 20150170034
    Abstract: A finite state machine is provided. The finite state machine causes a function to be carried out in dependence on at least an event input to the finite state machine and the current state of the finite state machine. Associations between the functions that are to be carried out and combinations of the states and the events are identified using an associative array. The associations identified using the associative array are amended while the finite state machine is operating to dynamically reconfigure the operation of the finite state machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Craig MILLER, Doug THEOBALD
  • MICROMODULE CABLES AND BREAKOUT CABLES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20150139594
    Abstract: A breakout cable includes a polymer jacket and a plurality of micromodules enclosed within the jacket. Each micromodule has a plurality of bend resistant optical fibers and a polymer sheath comprising PVC surrounding the bend resistant optical fibers. Each of the plurality of bend resistant optical fibers is a multimode optical fiber including a glass cladding region surrounding and directly adjacent to a glass core region. The core region is a graded-index glass core region, where the refractive index of the core region has a profile having a parabolic or substantially curved shape. The cladding includes a first annular portion having a lesser refractive index relative to a second annular portion of the cladding. The first annular portion is interior to the second annular portion. The cladding is surrounded by a low modulus primary coating and a high modulus secondary coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Craig Miller Conrad, William Carl Hurley, David Henry Smith
  • CABLE STRANDING APPARATUS EMPLOYING A HOLLOW-SHAFT GUIDE MEMBER DRIVER
    Publication number: 20150082765
    Abstract: A cable-stranding apparatus includes a stationary guide, a motor, a driven guide, and a controller electrically coupled to the motor. The stationary guide is configured to guide strand elements in a spaced-apart configuration and to pass a core member. The motor is operatively associated with a guide driver. The driven guide is disposed at least partially within the guide driver so as to rotate therewith. The driven guide is configured to receive the strand elements from the stationary guide, individually guide the strand elements received from the stationary guide, and to further pass the core member. The controller is electrically coupled to the motor and configured to control the rotational speed and direction of the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Chiasson David Wesley, Craig Miller Conrad, Jonathan Edward Moon, Mark Wade Petersen, David Henry Smith
  • SATELLITE TELEVISION ANTENNA SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150026737
    Abstract: The satellite television antenna device scans the sky and locks onto a first satellite candidate by measuring microwave radiation. The antenna acquires identification (ID) of a first satellite candidate from a set top box (STB), if possible. Then, the antenna moves to a second satellite candidate and acquires the corresponding ID from the STB, if possible. Antenna dish orientation information is stored in memory for at least all satellites that were identified as corresponding to a user's television programming package. The antenna can switch directly between two or more stored dish positions in response to the user changing channels on the STB. The antenna can be powered solely by the STB. A two-way communication conduit can be established between the STB and the antenna via a single cable. The communications conduit can also be used to transmit power to the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Craig Miller, Sam Shuster
  • Micromodule cables and breakout cables therefor
    Patent number: 8934747
    Abstract: A breakout cable includes a polymer jacket and a plurality of micromodules enclosed within the jacket. Each micromodule has a plurality of bend resistant optical fibers and a polymer sheath comprising PVC surrounding the bend resistant optical fibers. Each of the plurality of bend resistant optical fibers is a multimode optical fiber including a glass cladding region surrounding and directly adjacent to a glass core region. The core region is a graded-index glass core region, where the refractive index of the core region has a profile having a parabolic or substantially curved shape. The cladding includes a first annular portion having a lesser refractive index relative to a second annular portion of the cladding. The first annular portion is interior to the second annular portion. The cladding is surrounded by a low modulus primary coating and a high modulus secondary coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Craig Miller Conrad, William Carl Hurley, David Henry Smith
  • MANAGEMENT OF A REMOTE DIGITAL TERMINAL
    Publication number: 20140226653
    Abstract: Existing telecommunications equipment may require network connectivity for data transfer but may have no external interfaces except for the TDM voice circuits to which they are connected. Thus on most newer systems, an additional local management interface is provided for proprietary maintenance functions. This is typically accessed via a shell-based Command Line Interface. This cannot be used on a remote site with only TDM connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: METASWITCH NETWORKS LIMITED
    Inventors: CRAIG MILLER, JOHN BATTY, JOHN TUCKER, MARK OVERTON, SHRIMAN GURUNG, DOUG THEOBALD, DAVID SMITH
  • INFORMATION REPOSITORY SEARCH SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140207767
    Abstract: Systems and methods for an information repository search system are disclosed. The system receives search criteria from users and associates the search criteria with source information. The source information identifies sources via which the search criteria are being received. The system further maintains counts of instances for the plurality of search criteria in association with the respective source information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Miller
  • Satellite television antenna system
    Patent number: 8789116
    Abstract: The satellite television antenna device receives a set of desired satellite identifications (IDs) from a set top box (STB). The antenna device scans the sky and locks onto a satellite candidate by measuring microwave radiation. The antenna acquires identification of the satellite candidate from a set top box (STB), if ID is possible. Then, if the candidate was identifiable, the antenna system compares the candidate's ID to the set of desired satellite IDs. If the candidate ID is a member of the set, then the satellite antenna's dish orientation is stored in memory. The antenna then attempts to acquire the remaining members of the set of desired satellite IDs until all members are acquired or no further candidates remain. If the candidate is not identifiable, or not a member of the set, then the antenna proceeds to the next satellite candidate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Electronic Controlled Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Miller, Sam Shuster
  • Information repository search system
    Patent number: 8712996
    Abstract: A system for receiving search criteria from users is disclosed. The search criteria are for application to a common information repository. The search criteria are received from at least two of the users. The system further associates the search criteria with source information that identifies multiple sources via which the search criteria are received. The system further generates a ranked set of search criteria based on the search criteria and presents a user interface including the ranked set of search criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Miller
  • MICROMODULE CABLES AND BREAKOUT CABLES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20140037256
    Abstract: A breakout cable includes a polymer jacket and a plurality of micromodules enclosed within the jacket. Each micromodule has a plurality of bend resistant optical fibers and a polymer sheath comprising PVC surrounding the bend resistant optical fibers. Each of the plurality of bend resistant optical fibers is a multimode optical fiber including a glass cladding region surrounding and directly adjacent to a glass core region. The core region is a graded-index glass core region, where the refractive index of the core region has a profile having a parabolic or substantially curved shape. The cladding includes a first annular portion having a lesser refractive index relative to a second annular portion of the cladding. The first annular portion is interior to the second annular portion. The cladding is surrounded by a low modulus primary coating and a high modulus secondary coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Craig Miller Conrad, William Carl Hurley, David Henry Smith
  • SENSOR SYSTEMS AND MONITORING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20130340500
    Abstract: A method of monitoring a space to determine at least one change in state related to at least one activity includes analyzing an amount of water vapor in the air over time and relating a change in the amount of water vapor in the air over time to the at least one change in state. In a number of embodiments, the at least one change in state is related to a kitchen activity which causes a change in the amount of water vapor in the air. Changes in dew point over time may, for example, are determined. In a number of embodiments, changes in dew point over time are determined by measuring temperature and relative humidity over time and determining dew point from measured temperature and measured relative humidity. Changes in dew point over time may, for example, used to identify or distinguish the activity from a plurality of possible activities associated with the change in state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: CRAIG MILLER, MICHAEL STURDEVANT, WILLIAM KAIGLER
  • SATELLITE TELEVISION ANTENNA SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130127665
    Abstract: The satellite television antenna device receives a set of desired satellite identifications (IDs) from a set top box (STB). The antenna device scans the sky and locks onto a satellite candidate by measuring microwave radiation. The antenna acquires identification of the satellite candidate from a set top box (STB), if ID is possible. Then, if the candidate was identifiable, the antenna system compares the candidate's ID to the set of desired satellite IDs. If the candidate ID is a member of the set, then the satellite antenna's dish orientation is stored in memory. The antenna then attempts to acquire the remaining members of the set of desired satellite IDs until all members are acquired or no further candidates remain. If the candidate is not identifiable, or not a member of the set, then the antenna proceeds to the next satellite candidate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Craig Miller, Sam Shuster
  • Biformal platform turbine blade
    Patent number: 8439643
    Abstract: A turbine blade includes an airfoil and integral platform. The platform is biformally contoured in elevation to include bilaterally disposed elevated ridges and depressed troughs on opposite sides of the airfoil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Craig Miller Kuhne, Joseph Steven Bubnick, Alisha Vachhani Kalb
  • WATER FLOW SENSOR AND MONITORING SYSTEM COMPRISING A WATER FLOW SENSOR
    Publication number: 20130085688
    Abstract: A sensor system to monitor water usage in a conduit system includes at least one acoustic sensor adapted to be placed in operative connection with a conduit of the conduit system, a power supply, a processor system in communicative connection with the acoustic sensor, and a communication system in communicative connection with the processor system. The sensor system is adapted to determine from output from the acoustic sensor at least start of flow and cessation of flow in the conduit system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventors: CRAIG MILLER, MICHAEL STURDEVANT, WILLIAM KAIGLER