Patents by Inventor Kevin A. Miller

Kevin 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).

  • APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING FOOT STRUCTURES, FOR DESIGN OF A FOOT ORTHOTIC, AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170332944
    Abstract: An apparatus comprised of a plurality of engagement structures independently movable along a longitudinal axis to initially engage a mid-foot region of a foot is described. A center structure or a first set of engagement structures engage the foot in a mid-foot region, and one or more peripheral engagement structures engage the plantar surface in regions surrounding the mid-foot region independent from the structure(s) engaging the mid-foot region. Positional information about the engagement structures is obtained, and a surface map from the positional information is constructed, to determine a profile or contour for an orthotic device in which the foot is in a restored bone state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Neal J. Beidleman, Neville A. Bonwit, Luke Clauson, Kenneth J. den Dulk, Gregg E. Freebury, Matthew B. Newell
  • MACHINE FRAME
    Publication number: 20170240209
    Abstract: A frame assembly for a machine is disclosed. The frame assembly includes a main frame including a pair of spaced apart members extending longitudinally between the front and back of the machine and a front frame. The front frame includes a top plate having a first portion extending between the spaced apart members and a bottom plate coupled to the top plate. The bottom plate has a second portion extending between the spaced apart members. The front frame is connected to the main frame by attaching at least a portion of the first portion and at least a portion of the second portion to the spaced apart members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Ducheneaux, Kevin Miller, Rohit Gujarathi, Kenton Wyckoff
  • DISH TREATING APPLIANCE WITH SELF-DRAINING FEEDTUBE
    Publication number: 20170172375
    Abstract: A dish treating appliance has a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber for holding dishes for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation. An access opening provides access to the treating chamber. There are multiple sprayers that emit liquid into the treating chamber, multiple feed tubes fluidly coupled to the multiple sprayers, a diverter valve selectively fluidly connecting to the multiple feed tubes, and a pump having an inlet fluidly coupled to the treating chamber and an outlet fluidly coupled to the diverter valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: DAVID CHEN, KRISTOPHER L. DELGADO, KEVIN MILLER
  • DISHWASHER WITH A SPRAY ARM SYSTEM HAVING A BEARING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170172370
    Abstract: A spray arm assembly for a dishwasher having a spray arm having a spray arm inlet, a bearing assembly having a bearing body defining a through passage with a bearing inlet and a bearing outlet fluidly coupled to the spray arm inlet; and a liquid supply conduit having a supply outlet fluidly coupled to the bearing inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: MARK S. FEDDEMA, BLAIR D. MIKKELSEN, JOHN A. MILLER, KEVIN MILLER, ALVARO VALLEJO NORIEGA, ANTONY M. RAPPETTE, FREDERICK T. RODERICK, PRITISH ROY
  • Oral hygiene appliance with bristle characteristics for effective cleaning
    Patent number: 9668840
    Abstract: An oral cleaning appliance, such as a toothbrush (10) or a mouthpiece (20), includes a bristle arrangement which comprises a base member and a field of bristles for contacting and cleaning teeth, wherein the bristle field (17, 26) has bristles with a density of between 2-7%, and wherein the individual bristle filaments have a stiffness characterized by a deflection of no greater than 50% of their length for a bristle tip pressure of 6 Newtons/cm2 and a deflection reaching 50% for a bristle tip pressure of 85 Newtons/cm2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventor: Kevin A Miller
  • System and method for estimating extracorporeal blood volume in a physical sample
    Patent number: 9652655
    Abstract: One method for estimating the extracorporeal blood volume in a portion of a physical sample includes: extracting a feature from a portion of an image of the sample; tagging the portion of the image of the sample with a blood volume indicator according to the extracted feature; and estimating the extracorporeal blood volume in at least the portion of the physical sample, associated with the portion of the image of the sample, according to the blood volume indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Gauss Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Siddarth Satish, Kevin Miller, Ali Zandifar
  • Method for setting a blood transfusion parameter
    Patent number: 9646375
    Abstract: One variation of a method for setting a blood transfusion parameter for a patient includes identifying a blood transfusion bag in a photographic image; extracting a color feature from a region of the photographic image corresponding to the blood transfusion bag; estimating a blood component content within the blood transfusion bag based on the color feature; and triggering transfusion from the blood transfusion bag based on the blood component content within the blood transfusion bag and an estimated volemic status of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Gauss Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Siddarth Satish, Kevin Miller, Ali Zandifar
  • SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR FRAME OF A MACHINE
    Publication number: 20170107689
    Abstract: A support structure for a frame of a machine including a frame mount for attaching the support structure to the frame, the frame mount defining a bottom portion of the support structure. A cylinder mount formed above the frame mount for pivotally mounting a lift cylinder to the frame and a cab mount formed above the frame mount for mounting a cab structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Travis Ducheneaux, Kevin Miller, Roy Maske, Michael Ross Haughney, Rohit Gujarathi
  • METHODS FOR DESIGNING A FOOT ORTHOTIC
    Publication number: 20170013909
    Abstract: A foot orthotic device is disclosed. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. The device is designed using a method and system that applies sequential pressure to regions on a plantar foot surface, and obtaining positional information about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: J. Kevin Miller, Michael S. Latterman, Sue Ann Latterman
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS TEACHING OF BRAILLE
    Publication number: 20160379523
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for autonomous learning of Braille by an unsighted user. The system allows the unsighted user to pass a card over an RFID reader so as to trigger an audible response that is indicative of an indicia (Braille word or character) embossed on the card. The embossed card further comprises an RFID tag and a series of raised indicia surfaces representative of a Braille-based word or character. The tag transmits a signal of a function to be performed including one of an erase and a record instruction to associate or dissociate a function to be performed including one of an erase instruction and a record instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: PROXTALKER.COM, LLC
    Inventors: Glen DOBBS, Kevin MILLER
  • METHOD FOR PROJECTING BLOOD LOSS OF A PATIENT DURING A SURGERY
    Publication number: 20160331248
    Abstract: Systems for monitoring blood loss include a display for simultaneously depicting a current blood loss metric at different time points or along a time line. In addition, historical or comparative blood loss information is provided on the display so that the healthcare provider can see assess the current blood loss metric relative to other metrics, so that the healthcare provider can more accurately assess and manage the patient's status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Siddarth SATISH, Kevin MILLER, Titas DE
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CHARACTERIZING FLUIDS FROM A PATIENT
    Publication number: 20160335779
    Abstract: Methods and systems for characterizing fluids from a patient are disclosed. The method includes receiving a time series of images of a conduit receiving fluids from the patient, identifying a conduit image region in each of the images, classifying a flow type through the conduit based on an evaluation of the conduit image region in the time series of images, and estimating at least one of a volume of fluids and a quantity of a blood component that has passed through the conduit within a predetermined period of time, based at least in part on the classification of the flow type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Siddarth SATISH, Kevin MILLER
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING FLUIDS FROM A PATIENT
    Publication number: 20160331282
    Abstract: Systems and methods for assessing fluids from a patient are disclosed. The system includes a receptacle including an inlet port, an outlet port, and a third port; a valve system in fluidic communication with the receptacle; and one or more features in the receptacle to aid in optical imaging of fluids. The system has a fill mode and a flush mode. In the fill mode, the valve system directs suction from a vacuum source through the third port into the receptacle, thereby drawing fluid through the inlet port into the receptacle. In the flush mode, the valve system directs suction from the vacuum source through the outlet port, thereby drawing fluid through the outlet port out of the receptacle. Fluid-related information such as, for example, concentration of a blood component, may be estimated based on images of fluids in the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Siddarth SATISH, Peter HYOUNG, Kevin MILLER, Andrew HOSFORD, Eric HSIEH
  • COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR NETWORK NODE REVIEW FOR ACTIONABLE ITEM
    Publication number: 20160308874
    Abstract: The system may search network nodes for collections of actionable items which users may desire to add to their personal list. The system may operate as an extension on a user interface that searches displayed network content for actionable items which users may desire to add to their personal list which may be shared with other users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: DAVID PASCHKES, MOHAMMAD RAHMAN, KEVIN MILLER
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FIELD TESTING AN ELECTRICAL PANEL METER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160259026
    Abstract: An electrical panel meter system may include a plurality of meter modules housed in an electrical panel enclosure. Each meter module may be configured to sample electrical readings related to electrical power provided to a respective branch circuit of the electrical panel meter system. To field test the metering accuracy of each meter module, a field tester may be coupled to the electrical panel enclosure. The field tester may inject an electrical signal via a test conductor provided in the electrical panel enclosure. The test conductor may be coupled to each meter module. The field tester may measure an electrical parameter of the injected electrical signal and compare it to electrical readings sampled by the meter modules. A pass/fail result for each meter module may be indicated. Methods of field testing meter modules in an electrical panel meter system are also provided, as are other aspects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Leidy, Kevin Miller
  • Humeral cut guide
    Patent number: 9408616
    Abstract: A humeral cut guide system for resectioning or resurfacing a humeral head. The humeral cut guide system includes a primary cut guide member configured to be removably coupled to the humeral head. The primary cut guide member includes a patient-specific bone-engaging surface, a primary elongate slot that defines a primary cutting plane, and a pair of cylindrical apertures configured to receive a pair of guide pins. A secondary cut guide member includes a pair of through-holes configured to mate with the pair of guide pins, and the secondary cut guide member includes a secondary elongate slot that defines a secondary cutting plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Clinton E. Kehres, Christopher Eash, Kevin Miller
  • Oral hygiene appliance with formable substrate
    Patent number: 9358087
    Abstract: The power appliance (10) for cleaning teeth includes a drive system (16) and a substrate (10) for supporting a field of bristles (14) which contact teeth for cleaning. The drive system is connected to the substrate, moving the substrate in operation to produce an action of the bristle field against the teeth. The assembly, which includes internal stiffeners (60, 62, 64) in one embodiment, has two physical states, including a first state in which the substrate is softened so as to be formable to conform to the geometry of the teeth, and a second hardened state following its conformance to the teeth in which the substrate is sufficiently rigid to effectively transmit a driving motion to the bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Miller, Patrick A. Headstrom, Bethany Joyce Johnson, Ian Gordon Blanch, Tijn Pieter Lodewijk Huttenhuis
  • Friction stir welded pipes
    Patent number: 9341287
    Abstract: Fluid conveying pipes and processes of forming such pipes using friction stir welding. The fluid conveying pipes are formed from a pipe section that includes a first barrel coaxially and concentrically disposed within a second barrel. The first barrel and the second barrel are each formed from one or more sections or plates where longitudinal extending facing edges of the plates are friction stir welded (FSW) together along a seam(s) that extends longitudinally from the first end to the second end thereof. A plurality of the pipe sections can be connected together end to end using circumferential FSW seams to form a pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Eller, Randy J. Brown, Duy N. Pham, Eugene C. Jansen, Trevor Owen, Kevin Miller
  • Vibration-canceling secondary resonator for use in a personal care appliance
    Patent number: 9301822
    Abstract: The personal care appliance (10) comprises a handle/housing (20), a workpiece assembly (12), a motor assembly (18) which is mounted to the handle for driving the workpiece assembly and a secondary resonator (30) connected to the motor assembly or the handle, the secondary resonator comprising a spring mass assembly characterized in that at resonant operation thereof, vibrations produced by action of the motor assembly which would otherwise be transmitted to the handle, are significantly reduced/cancelled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Joseph W. Grez, Wolter Benning, Patrick Headstrom, Kevin Miller, Tyler Kloster
  • Process and resulting product for matching a mouthpiece for cleaning teeth to a user's oral geometry
    Patent number: 9204713
    Abstract: A method and the resulting product for optimizing the configuration of a mouthpiece for cleaning teeth in which the configuration of the mouthpiece is optimized to the oral geometry of individual users. The method includes a first step (26) of producing a digital scan of the oral geometry of the individual user and then producing a rigid shell (30) for the mouthpiece substantially matching the digital scan. The configuration of the resulting mouthpiece is characterized by the outer surface of the shell not extending from the buccal surface of the individual teeth more than 7 mm (31); further, by the rear edge of the shell not contacting the tissues to the rear of the rearmost teeth (36), and still further by no more than a 2 mm overlap into the gum line (36), when the mouthpiece is operatively positioned in the user's mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventor: Kevin A. Miller