Patents by Inventor Michael E. Miles
Michael E. Miles 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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Patent number: 11666837Abstract: A water treatment system having a base assembly and a treatment assembly. The treatment assembly of the system may be configured to filter particulates from water. The base assembly may include a UV reactor operable to disinfect water for consumption.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Jeffrey A. Shumate, Michael E. Miles, Dugan M. Karnazes, Kevin G. King, Daniel L. Schlenk, Tedmund A. Robbins, Roger A Schenkel
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Patent number: 11471797Abstract: A water treatment system having a base assembly and a treatment assembly. The treatment assembly of the system may be configured to filter particulates from water. The base assembly may include a UV reactor operable to disinfect water for consumption.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Jeffrey A. Shumate, Michael E. Miles, Dugan M. Karnazes, Kevin G. King, Daniel L. Schlenk, Roger A Schenkel
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Patent number: 11241591Abstract: An acoustic module with a transducer and a solid waveguide. The transducer and waveguide may be curved to focus the acoustic energy along a focal line. The transducer, the top surface of the waveguide and the bottom surface of the waveguide may extend along coaxial curves. The waveguide may include a recess closely receiving the transducer. The waveguide may include an integral skirt that provides a thermal mass. The acoustic module may include a space to accommodate thermal management options. For example, the acoustic module may include a heatsink, an active ventilation system and/or a phase change material. The ultrasound device may include a controller configured to perform a uniformity scan sweep during supply of operating power to the transducer. The uniformity scan sweep can extend through a frequency range that includes the operating point of the acoustic module and does not exceed an acceptable efficiency loss.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Ronald L. Stoddard, Michael E. Miles, Matthew J. Norconk, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Joseph C. Van Den Brink, Colin J. Moore, A. Esai Umenei, Ryan D. Schamper, Mark S. Bartrum, Benjamin C. Moes, Karlis Vecziedins, Ziqi Wu, Mark C. Smith, Bradley J. Pippel, David S. Vachon
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Publication number: 20200361789Abstract: A water treatment system having a base assembly and a treatment assembly. The treatment assembly of the system may be configured to filter particulates from water. The base assembly may include a UV reactor operable to disinfect water for consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Jeffrey A. Shumate, Michael E. Miles, Dugan M. Karnazes, Kevin G. King, Daniel L. Schlenk, Roger A Schenkel
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Publication number: 20200338481Abstract: A water treatment system having a base assembly and a treatment assembly. The treatment assembly of the system may be configured to filter particulates from water. The base assembly may include a UV reactor operable to disinfect water for consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Jeffrey A. Shumate, Michael E. Miles, Dugan M. Karnazes, Kevin G. King, Daniel L. Schlenk, Tedmund A. Robbins, Roger A. Schenkel
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Publication number: 20190144299Abstract: A water treatment system having a water treatment engine including a pressure vessel, electronics module and optionally replaceable shrouds. The water treatment engine may include a tether and a single connection point for water and power lines. The tether may have a release that is accessible only when the electronic module is removed. The water treatment engine may be circular and the water and power lines may be arranged within a region bounded by tangent lines that square the circular shape. The electronics module may be configured to receive one of a variety of alternative interchangeable displays. The electronics module may have a single display port that provides power and data that can be utilized by a plurality of different types of displays. The system may include a replaceable cartridge with soft end caps that include an integral seal and are shaped to self-center within the pressure vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Michael E. Miles, Robert M. Missman, David J. Anderson, Ilir Furxhi, Liane B. Hopaluk, Amy Sue Puroll, Kevin G. King, Rick G. Good
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Publication number: 20190022564Abstract: A water treatment system is capable of meeting the particular needs of a variety of water treatment system applications. For instance, the water treatment system may include a customizable display, multiple interchangeable filters and disinfection systems. In one embodiment, a vessel containing the filters and disinfection assembly can be easily removed from a base that supplies water to the vessel. In another embodiment, the water treatment system includes a plate that includes at least one electrical connection. One or more electronics bricks with sensors, displays and the like can be removably attached to the plate such that each electronics brick is in electrical communication with said brick. In another embodiment, the water treatment system incorporates one or more stackable and interchangeable filter blocks that direct water flowing into the vessel through each filter media.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Michael E. Miles, Karlis Vecziedins, Kenneth E. Conrad
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Patent number: 10183870Abstract: A water treatment system having a water treatment engine including a pressure vessel, electronics module and optionally replaceable shrouds. The water treatment engine may include a tether and a single connection point for water and power lines. The tether may have a release that is accessible only when the electronic module is removed. The water treatment engine may be circular and the water and power lines may be arranged within a region bounded by tangent lines that square the circular shape. The electronics module may be configured to receive one of a variety of alternative interchangeable displays. The electronics module may have a single display port that provides power and data that can be utilized by a plurality of different types of displays. The system may include a replaceable cartridge with soft end caps that include an integral seal and are shaped to self-center within the pressure vessel.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Michael E. Miles, Robert M. Missman, David J. Anderson, Ilir Furxhi, Liane B. Hopaluk, Amy Sue Puroll, Kevin G. King, Rick G. Good
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Patent number: 10160667Abstract: A dielectric barrier discharge lamp assembly for a fluid treatment system. The lamp assembly can include an inductive secondary, first and second electrodes coupled to the inductive secondary, and a lamp including a dielectric barrier interposed between the first and second electrodes. The dielectric barrier can define a discharge chamber including a discharge gas, and one of the first and second electrodes can extend within the discharge chamber. The inductive secondary can be adapted to receive power from a nearby inductive primary to promote a dielectric barrier discharge in the discharge chamber. The resulting dielectric barrier discharge can generate ultraviolet light for the treatment of air or water, or for other applications.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Karlis Vecziedins, Michael E. Miles, Joshua K. Schwannecke, David A. Meekhof, Donovan L. Squires, William T. Stoner, Matthew J. Norconk, Richard B. Bylsma, Matthew J. Lilley
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Publication number: 20180319678Abstract: A dielectric barrier discharge lamp assembly for a fluid treatment system. The lamp assembly can include an inductive secondary, first and second electrodes coupled to the inductive secondary, and a lamp including a dielectric barrier interposed between the first and second electrodes. The dielectric barrier can define a discharge chamber including a discharge gas, and one of the first and second electrodes can extend within the discharge chamber. The inductive secondary can be adapted to receive power from a nearby inductive primary to promote a dielectric barrier discharge in the discharge chamber. The resulting dielectric barrier discharge can generate ultraviolet light for the treatment of air or water, or for other applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Karlis Vecziedins, Michael E. Miles, Joshua K. Schwannecke, David A. Meekhof, Donovan L. Squires, William T. Stoner, Matthew J. Norconk, Richard B. Bylsma, Matthew J. Lilley
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Publication number: 20180305220Abstract: A pressure vessel having an outer shell and a flexible inner liner. The outer shell and inner liner are configured so that the water passing through the water treatment system engages the inner liner, and not the outer shell. The inner liner is blow molded from a material that does not leach undesirable substances into the water flowing through the water treatment systems. The inner liner may include a receptacle portion to house one or more water treatment components. The receptacle portion may be flexible under the anticipated range of internal pressures. The receptacle portion may be disposed in the outer shell with the outer shell concealing expansion/contraction of the inner liner and providing the pressure vessel dimensional stability. The inner liner may include a rigid neck portion mounted to the outer shell. The outer shell and/or inner liner may include internal ribs configured to maintain spacing therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Michael E. Miles, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Robert Wolford
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Patent number: 10035715Abstract: A dielectric barrier discharge lamp assembly for a fluid treatment system. The lamp assembly can include an inductive secondary, first and second electrodes coupled to the inductive secondary, and a lamp including a dielectric barrier interposed between the first and second electrodes. The dielectric barrier can define a discharge chamber including a discharge gas, and one of the first and second electrodes can extend within the discharge chamber. The inductive secondary can be adapted to receive power from a nearby inductive primary to promote a dielectric barrier discharge in the discharge chamber. The resulting dielectric barrier discharge can generate ultraviolet light for the treatment of air or water, or for other applications.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Inventors: Karlis Vecziedins, Michael E. Miles, Joshua K. Schwannecke, David A. Meekhof, Donovan L. Squires, William T. Stoner, Matthew J. Norconk, Richard B. Bylsma, Matthew J. Lilley
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Patent number: 9719815Abstract: A lighted display assembly for an appliance includes interchangeable display screens. Multiple light sources flash, turn on and turn off to indicate a status of the appliance by illuminating a selected one of the display screens. A display grid extends continuously between the light sources and the selected display screen and defines light passages that are each uniquely associated with one or more corresponding light sources. Light emitted by each light source is confined to a discrete area of the display screen by the corresponding light passage. The discrete areas of the interchangeable display screens may include any of a variety of markings, for example, markings in a different language. The assemblies may be tailored to the needs of a particular customer by selecting an appropriate display screen.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Michael E. Miles, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Karlis Vecziedins
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Patent number: D782684Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Bradley J. Pippel, Sean T. Eurich, Joe D. Doucet, Michael E. Miles
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Patent number: D782685Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Bradley J. Pippel, Sean T. Eurich, Joe D. Doucet, Michael E. Miles, Daniel L. Schlenk
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Patent number: D789545Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Bradley J. Pippel, Muchen Wu, Michael E. Miles, David J. Anderson
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Patent number: D921834Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Michael E. Miles, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Paul Ritchey
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Patent number: D921835Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Michael E. Miles, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Daniel L. Schlenk
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Patent number: D921836Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Michael E. Miles, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Paul Ritchey, Daniel L. Schlenk
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Patent number: D931980Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Zane J. Hoekstra, Terence Lup-ho Kwan, Wayne E. Visbeen, Cynthia Andreason, William T. Stoner, Michael E. Miles, Tedmund A. Robbins, Jeffrey A. Shumate