Patents by Inventor Lawrence E. Miller
Lawrence E. 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).
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Publication number: 20240124186Abstract: The invention comprises a container comprising: a base; at least one paper-based sidewall seamed to and extending upwardly from the base, wherein the at least one sidewall comprises a score line near the base that is at least partially circumferential and is configured to be torn through to remove the base from the sidewall; and a liner ply adhered to an interior surface of the sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Lawrence Robert Carpenter, Tony L. Thomas, Paul E. Miller, Kurt A. Ziegenfelder
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Patent number: 11571358Abstract: Described herein are interactive devices that mimic a portion of a human male and a female genitalia. The male device includes a unique bead drive assembly for providing an extending and retracting motion. Also included on the male device is a massager sub-assembly able to inflate and deflate while being able to slide along a shaft of the male device. The female device includes a clamshell constrictor having an inflation mechanism that is able to provide a squeezing motion as well as being able to slide back and forth within the body of the female device. Also disclosed herein are methods of communication and interaction between a pair of interactive devices or multiple interactive devices. Finally, methods of managing interactive sessions between multiple interactive devices are also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Sparq Laboratories, LLCInventors: Erik J. Shahoian, John McCoy, Lawrence E. Miller, David P. Bim-Merle, Francois W. Brahic, Kuan Li, David J. Gutierrez, Michael K. Wong, Darrel Q. Pham
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Publication number: 20210177691Abstract: Described herein are interactive devices that mimic a portion of a human male and a female genitalia. The male device includes a unique bead drive assembly for providing an extending and retracting motion. Also included on the male device is a massager sub-assembly able to inflate and deflate while being able to slide along a shaft of the male device. The female device includes a clamshell constrictor having an inflation mechanism that is able to provide a squeezing motion as well as being able to slide back and forth within the body of the female device. Also disclosed herein are method of communication and interaction between a pair of interactive devices or multiple interactive devices. Finally, methods of managing interactive sessions between multiple interactive devices are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Erik J. SHAHOIAN, John McCOY, Lawrence E. MILLER, David P. BIM-MERLE, Francois W. BRAHIC, Kuan LI, David J. GUTIERREZ, Michael K. WONG, Darrel Q. PHAM
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Patent number: 10940079Abstract: Described herein are interactive devices that mimic a portion of a human male and a female genitalia. The male device includes a unique bead drive assembly for providing an extending and retracting motion. Also included on the male device is a massager sub-assembly able to inflate and deflate while being able to slide along a shaft of the male device. The female device includes a clamshell constrictor having an inflation mechanism that is able to provide a squeezing motion as well as being able to slide back and forth within the body of the female device. Also disclosed herein are method of communication and interaction between a pair of interactive devices or multiple interactive devices. Finally, methods of managing interactive sessions between multiple interactive devices are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Sparq Laboratories, LLCInventors: Erik J. Shahoian, John McCoy, Lawrence E. Miller, David P. Bim-Merle, Francois W. Brahic, Kuan Li, David J. Gutierrez, Michael K. Wong, Darrel Q. Pham
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Patent number: 10932988Abstract: Described herein are interactive devices that mimic a portion of a human male and a female genitalia. The male device includes a unique bead drive assembly for providing an extending and retracting motion. Also included on the male device is a massager sub-assembly able to inflate and deflate while being able to slide along a shaft of the male device. The female device includes a clamshell constrictor having an inflation mechanism that is able to provide a squeezing motion as well as being able to slide back and forth within the body of the female device. Also disclosed herein are method of communication and interaction between a pair of interactive devices or multiple interactive devices. Finally, methods of managing interactive sessions between multiple interactive devices are also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Sparq Laboratories, LLCInventors: Erik J. Shahoian, John McCoy, Lawrence E. Miller, David P. Bim-Merle, Francois W. Brahic, Kuan Li, David J. Gutierrez, Michael K. Wong, Darrel Q. Pham
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Publication number: 20200330320Abstract: Described herein are interactive devices that mimic a portion of a human male and a female genitalia. The male device includes a unique bead drive assembly for providing an extending and retracting motion. Also included on the male device is a massager sub-assembly able to inflate and deflate while being able to slide along a shaft of the male device. The female device includes a clamshell constrictor having an inflation mechanism that is able to provide a squeezing motion as well as being able to slide back and forth within the body of the female device. Also disclosed herein are method of communication and interaction between a pair of interactive devices or multiple interactive devices. Finally, methods of managing interactive sessions between multiple interactive devices are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Erik J. SHAHOIAN, John McCOY, Lawrence E. MILLER, David P. BIM-MERLE, Francois W. BRAHIC, Kuan LI, David J. GUTIERREZ, Michael K. WONG, Darrel Q. PHAM
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Publication number: 20180140502Abstract: Described herein are interactive devices that mimic a portion of a human male and a female genitalia. The male device includes a unique bead drive assembly for providing an extending and retracting motion. Also included on the male device is a massager sub-assembly able to inflate and deflate while being able to slide along a shaft of the male device. The female device includes a clamshell constrictor having an inflation mechanism that is able to provide a squeezing motion as well as being able to slide back and forth within the body of the female device. Also disclosed herein are method of communication and interaction between a pair of interactive devices or multiple interactive devices. Finally, methods of managing interactive sessions between multiple interactive devices are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Erik J. SHAHOIAN, John McCOY, Lawrence E. MILLER, David P. BIM-MERLE, Francois W. BRAHIC, Kuan LI, David J. GUTIERREZ, Michael K. WONG, Darrell Q. PHAM
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Patent number: 8434747Abstract: A suspension system for supporting fore- and aft extending frame members of a vehicle chassis on a hollow axle, the system on one side of the vehicle being duplicated on the opposite side. Included in the suspension on each side are: (1) a frame bracket for pivotally supporting the fore or leading end of an asymmetric leaf spring; (2) a spring end support mounted on the frame side member for supporting the aft or trailing end of the leaf spring, and (3) a suitable assembly for attaching the leaf spring at a location intermediate its opposite ends to the axle so that the spring is divided into two cantilever limbs extending in opposite directions from the center line of the axle. The spring is formed so that one of the cantilever limbs has a stiffness substantially greater than the stiffness of the other limb. In all forms, at least one leaf of the asymmetric spring extends the full length of the spring.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2006Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.Inventors: Ashley T. Dudding, Lawrence E Miller, William Wilson
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Patent number: 7859431Abstract: A traffic informational system provides information to traffic moving along a road and may include a plurality of traffic information devices mountable to the road, each having an integral power producing source, at least a first set of illumination sources, and a wireless communications subsystem. The traffic informational system may further include at least a first external control device comprising at least one antenna and a transmitter communication wirelessly with the traffic information devices and/or with one another. The traffic information device may communicate with one another, and may include sensor for sensing ambient conditions. The system employs various approaches to reducing power consumption and improving communications, and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including use in remote environments.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Spot Devices, Inc.Inventors: Timm Peddie, David P. Bim-Merle, Thomas A. Burnham, Daniel O. Santos, Lawrence E. Miller, Vineet Mehta, Johannes B. Van Niekerk
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Patent number: 7688222Abstract: A traffic informational system provides information to traffic moving along a road and may include a plurality of traffic information devices mountable to the road, each having an integral power producing source, at least a first set of illumination sources, and a wireless communications subsystem. The traffic informational system may further include at least a first external control device comprising at least one antenna and a transmitter communication wirelessly with the traffic information devices and/or with one another. The traffic information device may communicate with one another, and may include sensor for sensing ambient conditions. The system employs various approaches to reducing power consumption and improving communications, and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including use in remote environments.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Spot Devices, Inc.Inventors: Timm Peddie, David P. Bim-Merle, Thomas A. Burnham, Daniel O. Santos, Lawrence E. Miller, Vineet Mehta, Johannes B. Van Niekerk
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Publication number: 20090256723Abstract: A traffic informational system provides information to traffic moving along a road and may include a plurality of traffic information devices mountable to the road, each having an integral power producing source, at least a first set of illumination sources, and a wireless communications subsystem. The traffic informational system may further include at least a first external control device comprising at least one antenna and a transmitter communication wirelessly with the traffic information devices and/or with one another. The traffic information device may communicate with one another, and may include sensor for sensing ambient conditions. The system employs various approaches to reducing power consumption and improving communications, and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including use in remote environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: SPOT DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Timm Peddie, David P. Bim-Merle, Thomas A. Burnham, Daniel O. Santos, Lawrence E. Miller, Vineet Mehta, Johannes B. Van Niekerk
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Patent number: 5845796Abstract: A railcar cushioning device includes an elastomeric spring and a hydraulic shock absorber member. The fluid accumulator is located outside of and above the fluid chambers. The accumulator is in communication with the fluid chamber in a non-stroked position, causing entrapped air to be displaced by the fluid, into the accumulator. Free of air, the shock absorber immediately responds to impact forces. The elastomeric spring reduces peak impact forces and returns the piston of the shock absorber to its non-stroked position. The elastomeric spring also absorbs draft forces.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1997Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Assignee: Miner Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence E. Miller
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Patent number: 5676265Abstract: A railcar cushioning device includes an elastomeric spring and a hydraulic shock absorber member. The fluid accumulator is located outside of and above the fluid chambers. The accumulator is in communication with the fluid chamber in a non-stroked position, causing entrapped air to be displaced by the fluid, into the accumulator. Free of air, the shock absorber immediately responds to impact forces. The elastomeric spring reduces peak impact forces and returns the piston of the shock absorber to its non-stroked position. The elastomeric spring also absorbs draft forces.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1996Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Assignee: Miner Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence E. Miller
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Patent number: 5123915Abstract: The present invention pertains to a device for the oral administration of a medication. The device comprises a pierced nipple having a nipple chamber and an open base, a medication reservoir having an outer wall member defining a reservoir chamber, a first end opening into the reservoir chamber, and a closable second end opening into the reservoir chamber. There is means to connect the reservoir to the base of the nipple in fluid-tight relationship with the nipple chamber communicating with the reservoir chamber through the open base. There are closing means for sealing the second end of the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1990Date of Patent: June 23, 1992Inventors: Lawrence E. Miller, Jeffrey Miller