Patents by Inventor Mark C. Miller
Mark C. 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: 20240081802Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted into sealing elements of a single surgical access device. The sealing elements can be movable along predefined pathways within the device to allow surgical instruments inserted through the sealing elements to be moved laterally, rotationally, angularly, and vertically relative to a central longitudinal axis of the device for ease of manipulation within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Mark S. Ortiz, David T. Martin, Matthew C. Miller, Mark J. Reese, Wells D. Haberstich, Carl Shurtleff, Charles J. Scheib, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jerome R. Morgan, Daniel H. Duke, Daniel J. Mumaw, Gregory W. Johnson, Kevin L. Houser
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Patent number: 10106170Abstract: A vehicle ramp control system may include a system controller configured to interface with a power ramp system for a vehicle and with an OEM vehicle control system. A service tool configured to interface with the system controller is programmed to exchange with the system controller data relating to at least one operational aspect of the power ramp system. A diagnostic tool configured to interface with the system controller is programmed to exchange with the system controller data relating to at least one diagnostic aspect of the power ramp system. A preventative maintenance indicator operatively associated with the system controller is activated by the system controller when a preventative maintenance operation is required.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Vantage Mobility International, LLCInventors: Steven P. Ungetheim, Mark C. Miller
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Publication number: 20170057519Abstract: A vehicle ramp control system may include a system controller configured to interface with a power ramp system for a vehicle and with an OEM vehicle control system. A service tool configured to interface with the system controller is programmed to exchange with the system controller data relating to at least one operational aspect of the power ramp system. A diagnostic tool configured to interface with the system controller is programmed to exchange with the system controller data relating to at least one diagnostic aspect of the power ramp system. A preventative maintenance indicator operatively associated with the system controller is activated by the system controller when a preventative maintenance operation is required.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Steven P. Ungetheim, Mark C. Miller
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Patent number: 8588879Abstract: A physiological sensor includes an emitter configured to transmit light and a detector configured to receive the transmitted light. The sensor also includes a first accelerometer disposed on a first portion of the sensor and a second accelerometer disposed on a second portion of the sensor, the second portion opposing the first portion. The first and second accelerometers are configured to measure a change in motion that corresponds to a change in distance between the detector and the emitter.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Mark C. Miller, Charles Haisley, Jill Klomhaus Anderson, Edward M. McKenna, Braddon M. Van Slyke
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Patent number: 8483788Abstract: A system and method for compensating for movement in a sensor. A sensor may include an emitter configured to transmit light, a detector configured to receive the transmitted light via a respective light path, and an accelerometer configured to measure a change in distance between the detector and the emitter. The sensor may transmit the measurements relating to the change in distance between the detector and the emitter to a pulse oximetry monitor. The pulse oximetry monitor may generate an attenuation factor corresponding to the change in the distance between the detector and the emitter that may be used to compensate for movement in a sensor when calculating physiological parameters of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Mark C. Miller, Charles Haisley, Jill T. Klomhaus, Edward M. McKenna, Braddon M. Van Slyke
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Publication number: 20110213226Abstract: A system and method for compensating for movement in a sensor. A sensor may include an emitter configured to transmit light, a detector configured to receive the transmitted light via a respective light path, and an accelerometer configured to measure a change in distance between the detector and the emitter. The sensor may transmit the measurements relating to the change in distance between the detector and the emitter to a pulse oximetry monitor. The pulse oximetry monitor may generate an attenuation factor corresponding to the change in the distance between the detector and the emitter that may be used to compensate for movement in a sensor when calculating physiological parameters of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLCInventors: Mark C. Miller, Charles Haisley, Jill T. Klomhaus, Edward M. McKenna, Braddon M. Van Slyke
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Publication number: 20100249551Abstract: A system and method for determining physiological parameters of a patient as well as errors based on light transmitted through the patient. Based on the received light, a most likely type of error may be determined, as well as one or more most likely actions to be undertaken to correct the error. Both the error and the corrective actions to be undertaken may be displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Nelicor Puritan Bennett LLCInventor: Mark C. Miller
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Patent number: 7581916Abstract: A method and system that provides a processing chamber associated with a load lock chamber. A sample receiving stage coupled to a sample positioning apparatus is configured to move between an introduction position and a processing analysis position within the process chamber. The sample receiving stage is used to result in a sealed barrier between the process chamber and the associated load lock chamber when in the introduction position.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: ULVAC-PHI, Inc.Inventor: Mark C. Miller
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Publication number: 20080014056Abstract: A method and system that provides a processing chamber associated with a load lock chamber. A sample receiving stage coupled to a sample positioning apparatus is configured to move between an introduction position and a processing analysis position within the process chamber. The sample receiving stage is used to result in a sealed barrier between the process chamber and the associated load lock chamber when in the introduction position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: ULVAC-PHI, Inc.Inventor: Mark C. Miller
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Patent number: 6303024Abstract: An electronic controller for controlling the fill, settle and draw operations of three settling tanks which are used with a reverse osmosis unit. The three settling tanks provide a pair of liquid level input signals which indicate the water level within each of the three settling tanks. A bounce eliminator circuit eliminates oscillations from the input signals, providing at its outputs steady state liquid level signals which are active low. The liquid level signals are supplied to a programmable logic device which has a state machine. The state machine sequentially controls the fill, draw and settle operations of the three settling tanks. The programmable logic device provides logic signals which are active low and which activate fill and draw valves associated with each of the three tanks.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Roman Kruchowy, Mark C. Miller, Mark A. Silbernagel
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Patent number: 6208997Abstract: View space representation data is produced in real time from a world space database representing terrain features. The world space database is first preprocessed. A database is formed having one element for each spatial region corresponding to a finest selected level of detail. A multiresolution database is then formed by merging elements and a strict error metric is computed for each element at each level of detail that is independent of parameters defining the view space. The multiresolution database and associated strict error metrics are then processed in real time for real time frame representations. View parameters for a view volume comprising a view location and field of view are selected. The error metric with the view parameters is converted to a view-dependent error metric. Elements with the coarsest resolution are chosen for an initial representation. Data set first elements from the initial representation data set are selected that are at least partially within the view volume.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1998Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: David E. Sigeti, Mark Duchaineau, Mark C. Miller, Murray Wolinsky, Charles Aldrich, Mark B. Mineev-Weinstein
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Patent number: 4532816Abstract: A sample vessel for carrying a sample and storing same in a high vacuum. The vessel includes a hollow body which is open at one end. A specimen carrier plate is coupled by a translating mechanism so that it can slide in and out of said hollow body through the opening. An O-ring seal is provided to seal the carrier plate to the vessel thereby sealing the specimen carried thereby inside the hollow body which can then be evacuated leaving a high vacuum inside.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1983Date of Patent: August 6, 1985Assignee: The Perkin-Elmer CorporationInventor: Mark C. Miller
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Patent number: 4426569Abstract: An effusion cell assembly is disclosed and includes a temperature sensor designed to balance sensor temperature and cell crucible temperature by an increased heat radiation collection.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1982Date of Patent: January 17, 1984Assignee: The Perkin-Elmer CorporationInventors: Mark C. Miller, John R. Arthur
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Patent number: 4412771Abstract: A sample transport system adaptable for use in an MBE instrument includes means for introducing a plurality of substrates into a storage chamber and means for conveying each substrate on a preselected basis to a processing chamber whereby the wafers not being processed are completely protected against contaminants which may occur within the processing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1981Date of Patent: November 1, 1983Assignee: The Perkin-Elmer CorporationInventors: Robert L. Gerlach, David D. Seibel, Mark C. Miller
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Patent number: 4411575Abstract: A sample transport vessel including a sample block carrier is capable of forming a hermetic seal with a sleeve portion of a lid member. When assembled, the vessel can be used to transport chemically active materials without contamination thereof. In addition, an analytical instrument includes elements adapted to cooperatively interface with the transport vessel.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1981Date of Patent: October 25, 1983Assignee: The Perkin-Elmer CorporationInventor: Mark C. Miller