Patents by Inventor Eric Miller

Eric 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).

  • X-Ray Source Voltage Shield
    Publication number: 20210175045
    Abstract: A shield around an x-ray tube, a voltage multiplier, or both can improve the manufacturing process by allowing testing earlier in the process and by providing a holder for liquid potting material. The shield can also improve voltage standoff. A shielded x-ray tube can be electrically coupled to a shielded power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: David S. Hoffman, Vincent F. Jones, Eric Miller
  • AUGMENTED PRESSURIZED SPACESUIT
    Publication number: 20210155353
    Abstract: A pressurized spacesuit includes a pressure retention garment. The pressure retention garment includes a joint that pivotally couples a first portion of the pressure retention garment and a second portion of the pressure retention garment. The pressure retention garment further includes a bearing that rotatably couples one of the first and second portions of the pressure retention garment and the joint. An exo-muscular system is connected to the pressure retention garment. The exo-muscular system includes a linear actuator coupled to the bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Eric Miller
  • Processes For Reducing Environmental Availability of Environmental Pollutants
    Publication number: 20210146335
    Abstract: This invention provides processes for reducing the environmental availability of one or more environmental pollutants in solids, liquids, and combinations of solids and liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Qunhui Zhou, Gregory H. Lambeth, Jon Eric Miller, Timothy Allen Frost, Sascha Joerg Welz, Se Hye Kim
  • NANO MULTILAYER CARBON-RICH LOW-K SPACER
    Publication number: 20210151579
    Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device includes forming a gate stack on a substrate. The method further includes depositing a first spacer layer on a sidewall of the gate stack. The first spacer layer includes silicon and carbon. The method includes performing a first nitrogen plasma treatment process on the first spacer layer to increase a density of the first spacer layer. The method further includes depositing a second spacer layer on the first spacer layer. The second spacer layer includes silicon, carbon, and nitrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Donald Canaperi, Richard A. Conti, Thomas J. Haigh, JR., Eric Miller, Son Nguyen
  • Sustainable Energy Tracking System Utilizing Blockchain Technology and Merkle Tree Hashing Structure
    Publication number: 20210142426
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to generating energy blocks on a blockchain corresponding to generation, transmission, and consumption of predetermined quanta of energy represented by corresponding records in an associated Merkle trie. In an illustrative example, individual energy data records may be hashed. Each hash may be stored in a leaf node of a Merkle trie. The individual energy data records may be aggregated to correspond to represent a predetermined quantum of energy. The individual energy data records may include energy generation records. The energy blocks may be associated with scheduling, delivery, and consumption data for the energy quantum. Various embodiments may advantageously provide secure, verifiable, and immutable tracking and processing of energy generation, transmission, and consumption of physical energy quanta across one or more distributed energy networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: ClearTrace Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Miller, Evan Caron, Troy Martin
  • Sustainable Energy Tracking System Utilizing Blockchain Technology and Merkle Tree Hashing Structure
    Publication number: 20210141761
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to generating energy blocks on a blockchain corresponding to generation, transmission, and consumption of predetermined quanta of energy represented by corresponding records in an associated Merkle trie. In an illustrative example, individual energy data records may be hashed. Each hash may be stored in a leaf node of a Merkle trie. The individual energy data records may be aggregated to correspond to represent a predetermined quantum of energy. The individual energy data records may include energy generation records. The energy blocks may be associated with scheduling, delivery, and consumption data for the energy quantum. Various embodiments may advantageously provide secure, verifiable, and immutable tracking and processing of energy generation, transmission, and consumption of physical energy quanta across one or more distributed energy networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: ClearTrace Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Miller, Evan Caron, Troy Martin
  • HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210120820
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an agricultural mixture of pyroxasulfone, mesotrione and clopyralid. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds comprising applying pyroxasulfone, mesotrione and clopyralid to the weed or an area in need of weed control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: John Andrew Pawlak, Eric Miller
  • Sustainable energy tracking system utilizing blockchain technology and Merkle tree hashing structure
    Patent number: 10983958
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to generating energy blocks on a blockchain corresponding to generation, transmission, and consumption of predetermined quanta of energy represented by corresponding records in an associated Merkle trie. In an illustrative example, individual energy data records may be hashed. Each hash may be stored in a leaf node of a Merkle trie. The individual energy data records may be aggregated to correspond to represent a predetermined quantum of energy. The individual energy data records may include energy generation records. The energy blocks may be associated with scheduling, delivery, and consumption data for the energy quantum. Various embodiments may advantageously provide secure, verifiable, and immutable tracking and processing of energy generation, transmission, and consumption of physical energy quanta across one or more distributed energy networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: ClearTrace Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Miller, Evan Caron, Troy Martin
  • Network message transmissions reduction systems and methods
    Patent number: 10986559
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing the amount of messages transmitted in large-scale distributed mesh networks are disclosed. Network components include transceivers and memory storing instructions which, when executed by a processing unit, reduce transmissions made by the transceiver within the network. The instructions executed by processing unit could (1) create an expiration parameter to limit the number of times a signal is retransmitted, (2) form groups of network components from which one or a few of the group network components are designated to respond on behalf of the group, (3) keep advertising transmissions dormant by default until called upon, (4) employ a time delay parameter for a time interval in which no transmission may be made, and (5) include message IDs in control signals that are transmitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: AVI-On Labs, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Miller, James Hawkins, Sebastian R. Borda, Federico Pfaffendorf, Keenan McCall
  • Locking retractor mechanism for a seatbelt system and a method for actuating the same
    Patent number: 10974692
    Abstract: A seatbelt system comprising a buckle; a spool with a ratchet wheel and webbing that is windable onto or off of the spool as the spool rotates. A control mechanism is operatively engaged with a pawl located proximate the ratchet wheel. When the control mechanism is in a first condition, the pawl is disengaged from the ratchet wheel and the ratchet wheel and spool are rotatable to wind the webbing onto or off of the spool. When the control mechanism is in a second condition, the pawl is moved into engagement with the ratchet wheel and the ratchet wheel and spool are only able to rotate the webbing onto the spool. The control mechanism includes electronic switches and sensors that have to be actuated along with engaging the locking tongue in the buckle in order to move the pawl into engagement with the ratchet wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: William P. Liteplo, Jason G. Sidman, Eric A. Miller, Jr., Michael D. Tinstman, Arnold J. Herberg, Paul DiTullio, Marcus R. Hanna, Thomas Gernetzke, John D. Fiegener, Ryan Thompson, Daniel Bloch
  • VERTICAL TUNNELING FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR WITH DUAL LINER BOTTOM SPACER
    Publication number: 20210104440
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to fabrication method and resulting structures for vertical tunneling field effect transistors (VFETs) having a dual liner bottom spacer. In a non-limiting embodiment of the invention, a first liner is formed on a top surface of a source or drain (S/D) region and sidewalls of a semiconductor fin. Portions of a spacer are removed to expose a first region and a second region of the first liner. The first region of the first liner is directly on the S/D region and the second region is over the semiconductor fin. A second liner is formed on the first liner. A first portion of the second liner is formed by selectively depositing dielectric material on the exposed first region and exposed second region of the first liner. The first liner and the second liner collectively define the dual liner bottom spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: ERIC MILLER, Marc A. Bergendahl, Kangguo Cheng, Sean Teehan, John Sporre
  • Staple gun with automatic depth adjustment
    Patent number: 10967492
    Abstract: A staple gun and a method of using the same. A stapling mechanism in the housing is activated to deliver a staple through an aperture in a housing wall and drive the staple into a surface around a stack of one or more electric cables. The gun includes a reciprocating cable guide for centering the gun on the stack of cables and closing a safety switch to permit the gun's trigger to be activated. A spacer extending outwardly from the housing wall rests on the upper surface of the cable stack. The spacer and a bumper that engages a hammer of the stapling mechanism provide for automatic depth adjustment when driving the staple into the surface. A reciprocating cable guard extending outwardly from the housing wall is positioned between the stack of cables and the staple to aid in preventing the staple from piercing the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Ferris, Eric A. Miller, Jr., John D. Fiegener, Marcus R. Hanna, Ryan Thompson, William P. Liteplo
  • X-ray source voltage shield
    Patent number: 10964507
    Abstract: A shield around an x-ray tube, a voltage multiplier, or both can improve the manufacturing process by allowing testing earlier in the process and by providing a holder for liquid potting material. The shield can also improve voltage standoff. A shielded x-ray tube can be electrically coupled to a shielded power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Moxtek, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Hoffman, Vincent F. Jones, Eric Miller
  • LASER-ETCHING AND MACHINE-VISION POSITIONING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210069825
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products for laser etching and robotic machining of large workpieces are disclosed. An example system includes a first ring of lasers configured to etch longitudinal gridlines on a workpiece, a second ring of lasers configured to etch circumferential gridlines on the workpiece, where the longitudinal gridlines and the circumferential gridlines define a working grid on the workpiece, and a machine vision system to scan the working grid and compare the working grid to a reference grid in a computer model of the workpiece and to determine offsets between the working grid and the reference grid for positioning a robotic machining tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: James Alan Aske, Tyler Emerson Berkey, John Eric Miller
  • Multi-Function Lighting Fixture
    Publication number: 20210071835
    Abstract: Multi-function lighting fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a lighting fixture may include an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end. The optical housing may include a plurality of light sources disposed within an interior of the optical housing and a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing. The optical housing may also a plurality of sections defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical sections may be associated with a separate light source of the plurality of light sources and a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Brien Joseph Housand, Eric Miller, David Rector, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, Stephen Andrew Kiff
  • RECOVERY SYSTEM USING VEHICLE STATE INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20210070455
    Abstract: A selection is made between single stage and multistage parachute deployment for a vehicle based at least in part on vehicle state information. In the event multistage parachute deployment is selected, a drogue parachute is deployed during a first deployment stage and afterwards, a main parachute is deployed during a second deployment stage. In the event single stage parachute deployment is selected, at least the main parachute is deployed in a single stage where in the event the drogue parachute is deployed during the single stage, the drogue and main parachute are deployed simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Craig Western, Damon Vander Lind, Eric Miller, James Thomas Yaru, Timothy Mattson, Andrew David Goessling
  • Non-planar voltage multiplier
    Patent number: 10945329
    Abstract: In order to reduce the amount of electrical insulation needed for voltage isolation of large voltages generated by a voltage multiplier, the voltage multiplier can be shaped to smooth out electric field gradients. The voltage multiplier can comprise multiple sections, each section located in a different plane. The voltage multiplier can comprise a negative voltage multiplier and a positive voltage multiplier, each inclined at different angles with respect to each other. The voltage multiplier can include a curved shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Moxtek, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Miller, David S. Hoffman, Vincent F. Jones
  • Staple gun with self-centering mechanism
    Patent number: 10933521
    Abstract: A staple gun and a method of using the same. A stapling mechanism in the housing is activated to deliver a staple through an aperture in a housing wall and drive the staple into a surface around a stack of one or more electric cables. The gun includes a reciprocating cable guide for centering the gun on the stack of cables and closing a safety switch to permit the gun's trigger to be activated. A spacer extending outwardly from the housing wall rests on the upper surface of the cable stack. The spacer and a bumper that engages a hammer of the stapling mechanism provide for automatic depth adjustment when driving the staple into the surface. A reciprocating cable guard extending outwardly from the housing wall is positioned between the stack of cables and the staple to aid in preventing the staple from piercing the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: BRAHMA INDUSTRIES LLC
    Inventors: Mark Ferris, Eric A. Miller, Jr., John D. Fiegener, Marcus R. Hanna, Ryan Thompson, William P. Liteplo
  • Nano multilayer carbon-rich low-k spacer
    Patent number: 10937892
    Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device includes forming a gate stack on a substrate. The method further includes depositing a first spacer layer on a sidewall of the gate stack. The first spacer layer includes silicon and carbon. The method includes performing a first nitrogen plasma treatment process on the first spacer layer to increase a density of the first spacer layer. The method further includes depositing a second spacer layer on the first spacer layer. The second spacer layer includes silicon, carbon, and nitrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Donald Canaperi, Richard A. Conti, Thomas J. Haigh, Jr., Eric Miller, Son Nguyen
  • Roof rack
    Patent number: D912605
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: TOURIG, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Miller, Michael J. Nickel