Patents by Inventor Jeff Miller

Jeff 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: 12657249
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to a method for searching for travel items. The method includes obtaining interaction data indicating a set of interactions of a first user across a plurality of platforms. The method includes generating a dynamic user profile indicating a plurality of travel preferences for the first user. The method includes generating search suggestions for the first user based on the dynamic user profile, the search suggestions specific to the first user and generated based at least in part on characteristics of the dynamic user profile. The search suggestions include at least one of suggested search queries or suggested filters. The method includes receiving a selection from the first user of a first search suggestion. The method includes identifying a first plurality of travel items using the selected first search suggestion. The method includes providing, to the first user, the first plurality of travel items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Expedia, Inc.
    Inventors: Abi Ashok, Goli Cobbe, Jeff Miller, Rathi Murthy, Jonathan Scott Noblit, Bradley Wethington
  • Patent number: 12461511
    Abstract: A method of developing a product is provided that includes generating a digital system model (DSM) that describes the product and a manufacturing process for the product, and generating a digital twin (DTw) of an instance of a component of the manufacturing process, the DTw including a digital replica of the instance. The method includes receiving attribute data for attributes of process/process characteristics subject to sources of variation that affect product quality. The digital replica is executed with input of the attribute data, and thereby updating the DTw to replicate the instance of the component of the manufacturing process as performed. A data analysis of the manufacturing process is performed based on the DTw as updated, and the manufacturing process is modified based on the data analysis to reduce variability in one or more product characteristics. The DTws of multiple instances may be used to generate further improvement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Guijun Wang, Joseph R. Dvorak, Lu Yue, Jeff Miller, Edward Li, Raluca M. Dumitrache, Christopher Matsuoka, Priya Sukumaran, Michael J. Christian, Tripti Mandal
  • Publication number: 20250335523
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to a method for searching for travel items. The method includes obtaining interaction data indicating a set of interactions of a first user across a plurality of platforms. The method includes generating a dynamic user profile indicating a plurality of travel preferences for the first user. The method includes generating search suggestions for the first user based on the dynamic user profile, the search suggestions specific to the first user and generated based at least in part on characteristics of the dynamic user profile. The search suggestions include at least one of suggested search queries or suggested filters. The method includes receiving a selection from the first user of a first search suggestion. The method includes identifying a first plurality of travel items using the selected first search suggestion. The method includes providing, to the first user, the first plurality of travel items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2025
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Applicant: Expedia, Inc.
    Inventors: Abi Ashok, Goli Cobbe, Jeff Miller, Rathi Murthi, Jonathan Scott Noblit, Bradley Wethington
  • Publication number: 20250336014
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to a method for dynamic user preference assessment. The method includes receiving a dynamic user profile indicating a plurality of travel preferences for a user. The method includes providing, to the user, a first indication of a first set of one or more of the plurality of travel preferences indicated by the dynamic user profile at a first time. The method includes obtaining interaction data indicating interactions of the user across a plurality of platforms. The method includes processing the interaction data to infer changes to the plurality of travel preferences indicated by the dynamic user profile. The method includes updating the dynamic user profile to include the changes to the plurality of travel preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2025
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Applicant: Expedia, Inc.
    Inventors: Abi Ashok, Goli Cobbe, Jeff Miller, Rathi Murthi, Jonathan Scott Noblit, Bradley Wethington
  • Publication number: 20250335959
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to a method for travel comparison. The method includes obtaining, by one or more processing circuits, interaction data indicating a set of interactions of a first user across a plurality of platforms. The method includes generating a dynamic user profile indicating a plurality of travel preferences for the first user using the interaction data. The method includes providing, to the first user, a first set of travel search results based on the dynamic user profile. The method includes generating a comparison among two or more travel items included in the first set of travel search results, where the comparison relates to one or more features of the two or more travel items, and where generating the comparison includes selecting the one or more features based at least in part on one or more characteristics of the dynamic user profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2025
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Applicant: Expedia, Inc.
    Inventors: Abi Ashok, Goli Cobbe, Jeff Miller, Rathi Murthi, Jonathan Scott Noblit, Bradley Wethington
  • Publication number: 20250143967
    Abstract: A myofascial release apparatus can include a head member and a shaft configured to couple to the head member and to releasably mount the head member to a weightlifting rack. This can be accomplished, for example, by threading the shaft of the apparatus through apertures on a support member of the weightlifting rack and placing a securing member or securing loop on the shaft to prevent the shaft from retreating through the support member during use. The apparatus can be included in a kit having one or more of the following additional components: a washer, a magnet, collars, two or more additional head members, or a handle. The head members can be any suitable shape, including a blunt nub head, a precision nub head, and/or a broad nub head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventor: Jeff Miller
  • Patent number: 12233023
    Abstract: A myofascial release apparatus can include a head member and a shaft configured to couple to the head member and to releasably mount the head member to a weightlifting rack. This can be accomplished, for example, by threading the shaft of the apparatus through apertures on a support member of the weightlifting rack and placing a securing member or securing loop on the shaft to prevent the shaft from retreating through the support member during use. The apparatus can be included in a kit having one or more of the following additional components: a washer, a magnet, collars, two or more additional head members, or a handle. The head members can be any suitable shape, including a blunt nub head, a precision nub head, and/or a broad nub head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Inventor: Jeff Miller
  • Publication number: 20240354872
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for an excess and obsoletion application and engine resident in a supply chain management system. Included are at least one rule set; at least one database of distinct customers, wherein the at least one database has relationally accessible in accordance with ones of the distinct customer entries in the at least one database at least the manufactured product for the distinct customer correspondent; a full parts and materials list correspondent to the manufacturing of the manufactured product; definitions from the contract for each of the manufactured products and each of the distinct customer regarding when ones of the parts and the materials become excess or obsolete; and a graphical user interface (GUI) suitable to provide access to details of at least the manufactured product, the full parts and materials list, and the definitions, such that a claim for excess or obsoletion may be made through the GUI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Erin DUNLOP, Jennifer FOSTER, Jeff MILLER, Simon YANNOPOULOS, Andrew JOYNER, Jennifer FREY
  • Publication number: 20240261187
    Abstract: A myofascial release apparatus can include a head member and a shaft configured to couple to the head member and to releasably mount the head member to a weightlifting rack. This can be accomplished, for example, by threading the shaft of the apparatus through apertures on a support member of the weightlifting rack and placing a securing member or securing loop on the shaft to prevent the shaft from retreating through the support member during use. The apparatus can be included in a kit having one or more of the following additional components: a washer, a magnet, collars, two or more additional head members, or a handle. The head members can be any suitable shape, including a blunt nub head, a precision nub head, and/or a broad nub head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventor: Jeff Miller
  • Patent number: 12002116
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for an excess and obsoletion application and engine resident in a supply chain management system. Included are at least one rule set; at least one database of distinct customers, wherein the at least one database has relationally accessible in accordance with ones of the distinct customer entries in the at least one database at least the manufactured product for the distinct customer correspondent; a full parts and materials list correspondent to the manufacturing of the manufactured product; definitions from the contract for each of the manufactured products and each of the distinct customer regarding when ones of the parts and the materials become excess or obsolete; and a graphical user interface (GUI) suitable to provide access to details of at least the manufactured product, the full parts and materials list, and the definitions, such that a claim for excess or obsoletion may be made through the GUI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: JABIL INC.
    Inventors: Erin Dunlop, Jennifer Foster, Jeff Miller, Simon Yannopoulos, Andrew Joyner, Jennifer Frey
  • Patent number: 11986438
    Abstract: A myofascial release apparatus can include a head member and a shaft configured to couple to the head member and to releasably mount the head member to a weightlifting rack. This can be accomplished, for example, by threading the shaft of the apparatus through apertures on a support member of the weightlifting rack and placing a securing member or securing loop on the shaft to prevent the shaft from retreating through the support member during use. The apparatus can be included in a kit having one or more of the following additional components: a washer, a magnet, collars, two or more additional head members, or a handle. The head members can be any suitable shape, including a blunt nub head, a precision nub head, and/or a broad nub head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Inventor: Jeff Miller
  • Publication number: 20240144135
    Abstract: Apparatus, system and method for a predictive risk manager for managing a supply chain comprising a plurality of supply chain nodes. Included in a risk manager are: a managing central hub comprising a plurality of primary data regarding anonymized hardware and software product data from the plurality of supply chain nodes, and life cycle data for all parts employed at the plurality of supply chain nodes; an input to the managing central hub comprising current proprietary data regarding a product made at one of the plurality of supply chain nodes; a plurality of rules capable of recognizing a predictive non-competitive part related risk embedded in the proprietary data, the plurality of rules calculating a recommended redesign to address the predictive non-competitive part related risk before it arises; and an output from the managing central hub to a graphical user interface, wherein the non-competitive part related risk and the recommended redesign are presented on the graphical user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: JENNIFER FOSTER, JEFF MILLER, ERIN DUNLOP, ANDY JOYNER
  • Patent number: 11725629
    Abstract: The present invention is a magnetic turbine, comprising, a housing, a set of blades attached to the housing, a set of magnets attached to the housing, a shaft connected to the housing, a based, wherein the base contains a system to convert rotational energy into electrical energy, a magnetic propulsion system connected to the base, and positioned relative to the set of magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Inventor: Jeff Miller
  • Patent number: 11560899
    Abstract: A pump includes a shaft that is rotatable about a central axis. An inducer is mounted on the shaft and has an inducer blade and inducer shroud attached at an outer end of the inducer blade. An impeller is mounted on the shaft downstream of the inducer and has an impeller blade and an impeller shroud attached at an outer end of the impeller blade. There is an axially-elongated annular seal element disposed at an axial end of the inducer shroud that provides sealing between the inducer shroud and the impeller shroud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: AEROJET RICKETDYNE, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Miller, Steven Grota
  • Publication number: 20220365518
    Abstract: A method of developing a product is provided that includes generating a digital system model (DSM) that describes the product and a manufacturing process for the product, and generating a digital twin (DTw) of an instance of a component of the manufacturing process, the DTw including a digital replica of the instance. The method includes receiving attribute data for attributes of process/process characteristics subject to sources of variation that affect product quality. The digital replica is executed with input of the attribute data, and thereby updating the DTw to replicate the instance of the component of the manufacturing process as performed. A data analysis of the manufacturing process is performed based on the DTw as updated, and the manufacturing process is modified based on the data analysis to reduce variability in one or more product characteristics. The DTws of multiple instances may be used to generate further improvement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Guijun Wang, Joseph R. Dvorak, Lu Yue, Jeff Miller, Edward Li, Raluca M. Dumitrache, Christopher Matsuoka, Priya Sukumaran, Michael J. Christian, Tripti Mandal
  • Publication number: 20220359917
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage device comprising at least one electrochemical cell comprising a negative current collector, a negative electrode in electrical communication with the negative current collector, an electrolyte in electrical communication with the negative electrode, a positive current collector, and a positive electrode in electrical communication with the positive current collector and electrolyte. The positive electrode comprises a material that is solid at the operating temperature of the energy storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Gregory A. Thompson, Alex T. Vai, Steve Onorato, Alexander W. Elliott, Jianyi Cui, Jennifer Cocking, Allan Blanchard, Jeff Miller, David A.H. McCleary, William Timson, Ian Redfern
  • Patent number: 11411254
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage device comprising at least one electrochemical cell comprising a negative current collector, a negative electrode in electrical communication with the negative current collector, an electrolyte in electrical communication with the negative electrode, a positive current collector, and a positive electrode in electrical communication with the positive current collector and electrolyte. The positive electrode comprises a material that is solid at the operating temperature of the energy storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Ambri Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Gregory A. Thompson, Alex T. Vai, Steve Onorato, Alexander W. Elliott, Jianyi Cui, Jennifer Cocking, Allan Blanchard, Jeff Miller, David A. H. McCleary, William Timson, Ian Redfern
  • Patent number: 11268515
    Abstract: A turbopump includes an impeller (22) that is rotatable about an axis (A). A discharge collector (28) is located radially outward of the impeller. A passage (30) fluidly connects the impeller to the discharge collector. The passage is curved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: AEROJET ROCKETDYNE, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Miller, Saleh Tyebjee, Thaddeus Chilcoat, Steven Grota
  • Publication number: 20210340989
    Abstract: A pump includes a shaft that is rotatable about a central axis. An inducer is mounted on the shaft and has an inducer blade and inducer shroud attached at an outer end of the inducer blade. An impeller is mounted on the shaft downstream of the inducer and has an impeller blade and an impeller shroud attached at an outer end of the impeller blade. There is an axially-elongated annular seal element disposed at an axial end of the inducer shroud that provides sealing between the inducer shroud and the impeller shroud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Jeff Miller, Steven Grota
  • Patent number: D1101179
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Inventor: Jeff Miller