Patents by Inventor Eric A. Miller

Eric A. 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).

  • Patent number: 12646768
    Abstract: An energy storage system may include a storage container having an enclosed compartment containing one or more energy storage units and an enclosed compartment duct, an inverter cabinet containing an inverter, the inverter cabinet having one or more inverter cabinet inlets, and an inverter exhaust duct. The storage container may also have a transformer bay containing a transformer. The energy storage system may also include an air temperature control unit, attached to the storage container and configured to circulate conditioned air to the enclosed compartment via the enclosed compartment duct and to the inverter cabinet via the one or more inverter cabinet inlets, and to return air from the enclosed compartment and the inverter cabinet via an air temperature control unit return.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Byrd, Gregory S. Hasler, John M. Tanner, Sampathkumar Nachimuthu, Dachuan Yu, Eric A. Miller, Gregory J. Davis, Craig P. Hittle
  • Patent number: 12379500
    Abstract: A handheld laser-based vehicle speed measurement device incorporating on-board data storage with GPS, compass, excess panning detection, and voice recognition technology, as well as, recording minimum and maximum speeds of a plurality of vehicles along a roadway and calculating the 85th percentile speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignees: Laser Technology, Inc., Kama-Tech (HK) Limited
    Inventors: William E. Rett, Vinny A. Alvino, Eric A. Miller, Jeremy G. Dunne, Neil T. Heeke
  • Publication number: 20250067859
    Abstract: A zoom optics structure for implementation in a laser-based rangefinding instrument provides a magnified image of a target. The structure disclosed can also serve to magnify a reticle or other information on an in-sight display in conjunction with the magnified target image. The zoom optics structure disclosed is also amenable to rangefinding instruments incorporating ballistics interfaces and those having image stabilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicants: Laser Technology, Inc., Kama-Tech (HK) Limited
    Inventors: Takamasa Suzuki, Naomi Watanabe, Roger Corn, Eric A. Miller, Jeremy G. Dunne
  • Publication number: 20240426607
    Abstract: A laser-based rangefinding instrument for, inter alia, golfing or hunting activities having an unique ergonomic design and an external multi-function switch for controlling display brightness, selectable display of differing distance units and a slope selection switch for enabling display of line of sight distance or angle of slope and “Compensated Golf Distance” slope distance to a target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicants: Laser Technology, Inc., Kama-Tech (HK) Limited
    Inventors: Jordan T. Vermillion, Scott M. Peterson, Neil T. Heeke, Eric A. Miller, Jeremy G. Dunne, David W. Williams
  • Publication number: 20240410785
    Abstract: A precise bearing measurement device wirelessly couplable to an associated rangefinder for providing the rangefinder with the horizontal bearing of the device. The device comprises a rotor board and parallel and spaced apart resolver board to which it is capacitively coupled. A processor and an inclinometer are provided to ensure the device is maintained in a level orientation when taking a bearing measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicants: Laser Technology, Inc., Kama-Tech (HK) Limited
    Inventors: Jeremy G. Dunne, Eric A. Miller, Derrick T. Reish, William E. Rett
  • Patent number: 12111181
    Abstract: A laser-based rangefinding instrument for, inter alia, golfing or hunting activities having an unique ergonomic design and an external multi-function switch for controlling display brightness, selectable display of differing distance units and a slope selection switch for enabling display of line of sight distance or angle of slope and “Compensated Golf Distance” slope distance to a target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignees: Laser Technology, Inc., Kama-Tech (HK) Limited
    Inventors: Jordan T. Vermillion, Scott M. Peterson, Neil T. Heeke, Eric A. Miller, Jeremy G. Dunne, David W. Williams
  • Publication number: 20240178487
    Abstract: An energy storage system may include a storage container having an enclosed compartment containing one or more energy storage units and an enclosed compartment duct, an inverter cabinet containing an inverter, the inverter cabinet having one or more inverter cabinet inlets, and an inverter exhaust duct. The storage container may also have a transformer bay containing a transformer. The energy storage system may also include an air temperature control unit, attached to the storage container and configured to circulate conditioned air to the enclosed compartment via the enclosed compartment duct and to the inverter cabinet via the one or more inverter cabinet inlets, and to return air from the enclosed compartment and the inverter cabinet via an air temperature control unit return.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy BYRD, Gregory S. HASLER, John M. TANNER, Sampathkumar NACHIMUTHU, Dachuan YU, Eric A. MILLER, Gregory J. DAVIS, Craig P. HITTLE
  • Publication number: 20230146823
    Abstract: A handheld laser-based vehicle speed measurement device incorporating on-board data storage with GPS, compass, excess panning detection, and voice recognition technology, as well as, recording minimum and maximum speeds of a plurality of vehicles along a roadway and calculating the 85th percentile speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicants: Laser Technology, Inc., Kama-Tech (HK) Limited
    Inventors: William E. Rett, Vinny A. Alvino, Eric A. Miller, Jeremy G. Dunne, Neil T. Heeke
  • Publication number: 20220026204
    Abstract: A laser-based rangefinding instrument for, inter alia, golfing or hunting activities having an unique ergonomic design and an external multi-function switch for controlling display brightness, selectable display of differing distance units and a slope selection switch for enabling display of line of sight distance or angle of slope and “Compensated Golf Distance” slope distance to a target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicants: Laser Technology, Inc., Kama-Tech (HK) Limited
    Inventors: Jordan T. Vermillion, Scott M. Peterson, Neil T. Heeke, Eric A. Miller, Jeremy G. Dunne, David W. Williams
  • Patent number: 11168982
    Abstract: A laser-based rangefinding instrument for, inter alia, golfing or hunting activities having an unique ergonomic design and an external multi-function switch for controlling display brightness, selectable display of differing distance units and a slope selection switch for enabling display of line of sight distance or angle of slope and “Compensated Golf Distance” angle corrected distance to a target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignees: Laser Technology, Inc., Kama-Tech (HK) Limited
    Inventors: Jordan T. Vermillion, Scott M. Peterson, Neil T. Heeke, Eric A. Miller, Jeremy G. Dunne, David W. Williams
  • Publication number: 20180231377
    Abstract: A laser-based rangefinding instrument for, inter alia, golfing or hunting activities having an unique ergonomic design and an external multi-function switch for controlling display brightness, selectable display of differing distance units and a slope selection switch for enabling display of line of sight distance or angle of slope and “Compensated Golf Distance” angle corrected distance to a target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicants: Laser Technology, Inc., Kama-Tech (HK) Limited
    Inventors: Jordan T. Vermillion, Scott M. Peterson, Neil T. Heeke, Eric A. Miller, Jeremy G. Dunne, David W. Williams
  • Publication number: 20040233277
    Abstract: An improved imaging system includes a single solid state interlaced imager device such as a CCD camera chip, a positionable mirror, and a controller for re-positioning the mirror in synchronism with the capture of video information by the imager device so as to obtain interlaced video information from multiple selected views.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Eric A. Miller, Ronald M. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20040015289
    Abstract: A compact speed measurement system for field or onsite use in measuring speeds of vehicles and capturing images of select vehicles. The system includes a laser speed detector for determining a speed of a vehicle in a specific target area. When a speed is determined, the detector generates a speed signal. The system includes a camera generally aligned with the speed detector operable to capture and store digital still images of vehicles in memory. The camera is programmed to respond to an image capture signal to generate and transmit a digital image file including a still image of the vehicle targeted by the detector. A portable field processor is communicatively linked to the speed detector and the camera to first receive the speed signal, to process the speed signal and to transmit an image capture signal to the camera, and to receive the digital image file from the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Richard J. Poland, Eric A. Miller, Jeremy G. Dunne, David W. Williams, Mark Frischman, Bruce Kenneth Clifford
  • Patent number: 6681195
    Abstract: A compact speed measurement system for field or onsite use in measuring speeds of vehicles and capturing images of select vehicles. The system includes a laser speed detector for determining a speed of a vehicle in a specific target area. When a speed is determined, the detector generates a speed signal. The system includes a camera generally aligned with the speed detector operable to capture and store digital still images of vehicles in memory. The camera is programmed to respond to an image capture signal to generate and transmit a digital image file including a still image of the vehicle targeted by the detector. A portable field processor is communicatively linked to the speed detector and the camera to first receive the speed signal, to process the speed signal and to transmit an image capture signal to the camera, and to receive the digital image file from the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Laser Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Poland, Eric A. Miller, Jeremy G. Dunne, David W. Williams, Mark Frischman, Bruce Kenneth Clifford
  • Patent number: 6064330
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for accurately determining a target distance in adverse weather conditions utilizing both LASER and RADAR is disclosed. The radar signals are used to determine an approximate range which is then used as a gating window for the determination of which laser reflection is from the actual target as opposed to a reflection from the atmospheric interference. The method basically comprises the steps of initiating a radar pulse in the direction of a target and receiving a reflection, transmitting a laser signal and receiving a plurality of reflections, determining an approximate range based on the radar signals, and using this approximate range to ascertain which of the laser reflections is from the target. This determination is preferably made by generating a gating signal and gate width from the radar signals and passing the set of laser range signals through the gate to eliminate the false signals and select the signal that survives the gate as the accurate target range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Laser Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Elliott, Eric A. Miller, Jeremy G. Dunne
  • Patent number: 5926762
    Abstract: A computer implemented process which includes furnishing data indicating the actual strengths of all signals to be transmitted by a plurality of cells each positioned at an individual physical position in a mobile communications system and to be received by a mobile unit at a plurality of points of an entire mobile communications system, relating data indicating the actual strengths of all signals to the physical positions from which the signals are to be transmitted, identifying cells transmitting signals likely to serve each point of the plurality of points, and comparing planned frequencies to be used at any position serving a point with planned frequencies to be used at other positions to identify cells transmitting signals which might interfere with signals transmitted by cells serving a point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Internet Mobility Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Arpee, Eric H. Jensen, Eric A. Miller
  • Patent number: 5926260
    Abstract: A light-weight, hand-held range finding apparatus of the present invention includes signal emitting circuitry and lens for emitting signals, and signal receiving circuitry and lens for receiving reflected signals, which are positioned within a chamber of a housing. The housing includes an upper section to which a sighting device is attached, a front end through which the emitted signals are emitted and the reflected signals are received, a back panel having a display device attached to said housing for displaying operational selections and range findings. An actuator is mounted adjacent the upper section and is operably connected to the signal emitting circuitry. The actuator is used to select desired operational selections displayed on the display device and actuating the signal emitting circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Laser Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy G. Dunne, Blair J. Zykan, Eric A. Miller
  • Patent number: 5781147
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for accurately determining a target distance in adverse weather conditions utilizing both LASER and RADAR is disclosed. The radar signals are used to determine an approximate range which is then used as a gating window for the determination of which laser reflection is from the actual target as opposed to a reflection from the atmospheric interference. The method basically comprises the steps of initiating a radar pulse in the direction of a target and receiving a reflection, transmitting a laser signal and receiving a plurality of reflections, determining an approximate range based on the radar signals, and using this approximate range to ascertain which of the laser reflections is from the target. This determination is preferably made by generating a gating signal and gate width from the radar signals and passing the set of laser range signals through the gate to eliminate the false signals and select the signal that survives the gate as the accurate target range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Laser Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Elliott, Eric A. Miller, Jeremy G. Dunne
  • Patent number: D850947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignees: Laser Technology, Inc., Kama-Tech (HK) Limited
    Inventors: Jordan T. Vermillion, Scott M. Peterson, Neil T. Heeke, Eric A. Miller
  • Patent number: D1102919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2025
    Assignees: Laser Technology, Inc., Kama-Tech (HK) Limited
    Inventors: Eric A. Miller, William E. Rett, Jordan T. Vermillion, Derrick T. Reish, Neil T. Heeke