Patents by Inventor David A. McMillan

David A. McMillan 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: 20240122541
    Abstract: A multi-module wearable device. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a system, including: a first wearable instrument; a second wearable instrument including a biometric sensor; an electrical connection between the first wearable instrument and the second wearable instrument; and a strap, sized and dimensioned to be disposed about a wrist. The electrical connection may be capable of connecting the first wearable instrument to the second wearable instrument when the second wearable instrument is at a first position on the strap relative to the first wearable instrument, and of connecting the first wearable instrument to the second wearable instrument when the second wearable instrument is at a second position on the strap relative to the first wearable instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Kate LeeAnn BECHTEL, Chia-Te CHOU, Cody DUNN, Armando MARTINEZ, David McCANN, James McMILLAN, David Arlo NELSON, Andrew George RICKMAN, Justin BECHSTEIN, Matt SELNICK, John TYRRELL, Jason ZERWECK
  • Publication number: 20240104190
    Abstract: The invention is directed to systems, methods and apparatus for securing documents. The system comprises a server having a processor and a data storage device for storing documents, at least one document provider connected to the server, the at least one document provider operable to provide user documents to the server for storage in the data storage device, the user documents containing at least one object of security concern, and at least one document consumer connected to the server, the at least one document consumer operable to receive the user documents containing the at least one object of security concern from the server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Brian John Cepuran, Daryl McMillan, David Robert Lockhart, Dariusz Grabka
  • Patent number: 11922144
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and computer-readable media for integrating a particular external application programming interface (API) with a natural language model user interface. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a first input at the natural language model user interface, determining the first input includes a request to integrate the particular external application programming interface (API) with the natural language model user interface, identifying the particular external API based on the received input, integrating the particular external API with the natural language model user interface, accessing the particular external API based on the first input or a second input at the natural language model user interface, and transmitting, based on the accessing, a response message to the natural language model user interface, the response message including a result of the accessing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: OpenAI Opco, LLC
    Inventors: Andrey Mishchenko, David Medina, Paul McMillan, Athyuttam Eleti
  • Patent number: 11508917
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to a method for preparing and transferring a monolayer or thin film. In particular this present invention is an improved version of the Langmuir-Schaefer technique for preparing and transferring a monolayer or thin film, incorporating in situ thermal control of the substrate during the transfer process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Shelley A. Claridge, Tyler Hayes, David McMillan
  • Patent number: 11031268
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to a device for preparing and transferring a monolayer or thin film. In particular this present invention is a device for preparing and transferring a monolayer or thin film to a substrate using an improved version of the Langmuir-Schaefer technique, which incorporates in situ thermal control, for instance to heat the supporting substrate before and/or during the transfer process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Shelley A. Claridge, Tyler Hayes, David McMillan
  • Publication number: 20200321542
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to a method for preparing and transferring a monolayer or thin film. In particular this present invention is an improved version of the Langmuir-Schaefer technique for preparing and transferring a monolayer or thin film, incorporating in situ thermal control of the substrate during the transfer process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Shelley A. Claridge, Tyler Hayes, David McMillan
  • Patent number: 10756278
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to a method for preparing and transferring a monolayer or thin film. In particular this present invention is an improved version of the Langmuir-Schaefer technique for preparing and transferring a monolayer or thin film, incorporating in situ thermal control of the substrate during the transfer process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Shelley A. Claridge, Tyler Hayes, David McMillan
  • Patent number: 10627801
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for machining a workpiece (2). The method comprises specifying a path along which a cutting tool (6) is moved during machining the workpiece (2), the path comprising segments (26); defining, for each segment (26), an exit point on that segment (26); defining, for each segment (26), an exit path (38) from the exit point of that segment (26) to a point remote from the workpiece (2); performing a machining process including moving the cutting tool (6) along the tool path and machining the workpiece (2); and, during the machining process, when one or more criteria are satisfied: interrupting the machining process and, without machining the workpiece (2), moving the cutting tool (6) to the exit point of the current segment (26) and then along the exit path (38) of the current segment (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: BAE Systems plc
    Inventors: Jonathan Michael Carberry, Austin James Cook, David McMillan, Aron Derecichei, Craig Ashmore
  • Publication number: 20190027387
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to a device for preparing and transferring a monolayer or thin film. In particular this present invention is a device for preparing and transferring a monolayer or thin film to a substrate using an improved version of the Langmuir-Schaefer technique, which incorporates in situ thermal control, for instance to heat the supporting substrate before and/or during the transfer process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Shelley A. Claridge, Tyler Hayes, David McMillan
  • Publication number: 20190027697
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to a method for preparing and transferring a monolayer or thin film. In particular this present invention is an improved version of the Langmuir-Schaefer technique for preparing and transferring a monolayer or thin film, incorporating in situ thermal control of the substrate during the transfer process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Shelley A. Claridge, Tyler Hayes, David McMillan
  • Publication number: 20180181102
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for machining a workpiece (2). The method comprises specifying a path along which a cutting tool (6) is moved during machining the workpiece (2), the path comprising segments (26); defining, for each segment (26), an exit point on that segment (26); defining, for each segment (26), an exit path (38) from the exit point of that segment (26) to a point remote from the workpiece (2); performing a machining process including moving the cutting tool (6) along the tool path and machining the workpiece (2); and, during the machining process, when one or more criteria are satisfied: interrupting the machining process and, without machining the workpiece (2), moving the cutting tool (6) to the exit point of the current segment (26) and then along the exit path (38) of the current segment (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan Michael Carberry, Austin James Cook, David McMillan, Aron Derecichei, Craig Ashmore
  • Patent number: 9939799
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for machining a workpiece (2). The method comprises: specifying a path along which a cutting tool (6) is to be moved during machining of the workpiece (2), the path comprising a plurality of segments (26); defining, for each segment (26), an entry point and an entry path (32) from a point remote from the workpiece (2) to that entry point; moving a first cutting tool (6) along the tool path from a first point to a second point and machining the workpiece (2); after the first cutting tool (6) has been moved to the second point, moving the first cutting tool (6) to a point remote from the workpiece (2); moving a second cutting tool (18) along the entry path (32) of the segment (26) that contains the second point, and then from the entry point to the second point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Michael Carberry, Austin James Cook, David McMillan, Aron Derecichei, Craig Ashmore
  • Patent number: 9939800
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for machining a workpiece (2). The method comprises specifying a path along which a cutting tool (6) is moved during machining the workpiece (2), the path comprising segments (26); defining, for each segment (26), an exit point on that segment (26); defining, for each segment (26), an exit path (38) from the exit point of that segment (26) to a point remote from the workpiece (2); performing a machining process including moving the cutting tool (6) along the tool path and machining the workpiece (2); and, during the machining process, when one or more criteria are satisfied: interrupting the machining process and, without machining the workpiece (2), moving the cutting tool (6) to the exit point of the current segment (26) and then along the exit path (38) of the current segment (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Michael Carberry, Austin James Cook, David McMillan, Aron Derecichei, Craig Ashmore
  • Patent number: 9888752
    Abstract: A luggage item, a luggage item system and a luggage item adaptor are provided. The luggage item is for use in luggage system comprising a luggage trolley and another luggage item. The luggage item comprises a first side, a second side, a first coupling element and a second coupling element. The second side is opposite the first side and is separated by flanks from the first side. The first side and the second side have an area larger than the areas of the flanks. The first coupling element is arranged at the first side. The second coupling element is arranged at the second side for engaging with a first coupling element of the other luggage item to releasably attach the other luggage item to the luggage item and for engaging with a trolley coupling element of the luggage trolley to releasably attach the luggage item to the luggage trolley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: ROYALTY BUGABOO GMBH
    Inventors: Jacob Geert Arie Den Boer, Vincent Bernardus Hubertus Ten Horn, David McMillan, Machiel Gerardus Theodorus Marie Barenbrug
  • Publication number: 20160320766
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for machining a workpiece (2). The method comprises specifying a path along which a cutting tool (6) is moved during machining the workpiece (2), the path comprising segments (26); defining, for each segment (26), an exit point on that segment (26); defining, for each segment (26), an exit path (38) from the exit point of that segment (26) to a point remote from the workpiece (2); performing a machining process including moving the cutting tool (6) along the tool path and machining the workpiece (2); and, during the machining process, when one or more criteria are satisfied: interrupting the machining process and, without machining the workpiece (2), moving the cutting tool (6) to the exit point of the current segment (26) and then along the exit path (38) of the current segment (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Jonathan Michael Carberry, Austin James Cook, David McMillan, Aron Derecichei
  • Publication number: 20160320765
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for machining a workpiece (2). The method comprises: specifying a path along which a cutting tool (6) is to be moved during machining of the workpiece (2), the path comprising a plurality of segments (26); defining, for each segment (26), an entry point and an entry path (32) from a point remote from the workpiece (2) to that entry point; moving a first cutting tool (6) along the tool path from a first point to a second point and machining the workpiece (2); after the first cutting tool (6) has been moved to the second point, moving the first cutting tool (6) to a point remote from the workpiece (2); moving a second cutting tool (18) along the entry path (32) of the segment (26) that contains the second point, and then from the entry point to the second point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Jonathan Michael Carberry, Austin James Cook, David McMillan, Aron Derecichei
  • Patent number: 9383048
    Abstract: High localized loading, galling, and high torque forces have been generally eliminated or greatly reduced in a two ferrule tube fitting assembly through suitable modification of the rear ferrule so as to redirect the reaction forces acting between the front ferrule and the drive nut. The rear ferrule has a cylindrical interior wall that closely surrounds the tube end and is provided on the interior cylindrical wall with a circumferentially continuous radial recess that is located between the nose and rear wall of the rear ferrule. The rear ferrule also has a radially external wall that is substantially conical and additionally shaped to extend radially outward toward the enlarged diameter portion or flange of the rear ferrule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Swagelok Company
    Inventors: Peter C. Williams, Howard C. B. Kuhns, David A. McMillan
  • Publication number: 20150136553
    Abstract: A luggage item, a luggage item system and a luggage item adaptor are provided. The luggage item is for use in luggage system comprising a luggage trolley and another luggage item. The luggage item comprises a first side, a second side, a first coupling element and a second coupling element. The second side is opposite the first side and is separated by flanks from the first side. The first side and the second side have an area larger than the areas of the flanks. The first coupling element is arranged at the first side. The second coupling element is arranged at the second side for engaging with a first coupling element of the other luggage item to releasably attach the other luggage item to the luggage item and for engaging with a trolley coupling element of the luggage trolley to releasably attach the luggage item to the luggage trolley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Jacob Geert Arie Den Boer, Vincent Bernardus Hubertus Ten Horn, David McMillan, Machiel Gerardus Theodorus Marie Barenbrug
  • Patent number: D1002442
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Milk Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Michel Paul René Holper, David McMillan
  • Patent number: D1002443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Milk Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Michel Paul René Holper, David McMillan