Patents by Inventor Michael M. Miller

Michael M. 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).

  • Publication number: 20220124956
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking missed tassels left by a detasseling machine. Rear-facing image data is captured by a camera positioned with a field of view behind the detasseling machine and image processing is applied to the rear-facing image data to quantity a missed tassel metric for a geospatial area. An indication of the missed tassel metric is displayed to an operator of the detasseling machine. In some implementations, the displayed indication of the missed tassel metric is updated in near real-time as the detasseling machine continue to operate in the crop field as an accumulated total missed tassel percentage for the entire crop field and/or as a missed tassel map indicating a percentage of missed tassels for each of a plurality of different geospatial sub-areas in the crop field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Robert E. Lorentzen, Michael M. Miller, Kent A. Klemme
  • Patent number: 11032967
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. Each adjustable leg has a corresponding leg actuator to adjust a respective vertical height of each adjustable leg. Each adjustable leg supports the central body. Planting row units are supported by or suspended from the central body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Connell, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson, Brandon M. McDonald, Shayne C. Rich
  • Publication number: 20210061307
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a vehicle platform, the system comprising on onboard controller and an off-board controller that work together to provide autonomous navigation in fields or similar areas where the vehicle is deployed, perception for obstacle detection and avoidance, and a user interface for user/vehicle interaction and control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicants: DEERE & COMPANY, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Richard Connell, Michael M. Miller, Joshua Lawson, Suryansh Saxena, Matthew Levine, Prathamesh Kini, Raphael Bouterige, Matthew Glisson, Raymond Russell, James Ketterer, Herman Herman
  • Patent number: 10822343
    Abstract: The present invention provides thiazole compounds of Formula I wherein W, Y, R0, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, X1, X2, X3 and X4 are as defined herein, or a stereoisomer, tautomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug ester or solvate form thereof, wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of platelet aggregation and thus can be used as medicaments for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignees: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Université de Montréal
    Inventors: Jacques Banville, Roger Remillard, Edward H. Ruediger, Daniel H. Deon, Marc Gagnon, Laurence Dube, Julia Guy, Eldon Scott Priestley, Shoshana L. Posy, Brad D. Maxwell, Pancras C. Wong, R. Michael Lawrence, Michael M. Miller
  • Patent number: 10813263
    Abstract: A vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. An arm assembly has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is pivotably coupled the central body and the second end coupled to a support beam. A plurality of nozzle assemblies is supported from the support beam. An arm actuator is arranged to control a transverse position of the support beam and the nozzle assemblies with respect to a reference point on the central body, such that each nozzle assembly may be aligned with a row of seeds or plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Richard Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Brandon M. McDonald, Newton L. Lingenfelter, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20200123160
    Abstract: The present invention provides thiazole compounds of Formula I wherein W, Y, R0, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, X1, X2, X3 and X4 are as defined herein, or a stereoisomer, tautomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug ester or solvate form thereof, wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of platelet aggregation and thus can be used as medicaments for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Jacques Banville, Roger Remillard, Edward H. Ruediger, Daniel H. Deon, Marc Gagnon, Laurence Dube, Julia Guy, Eldon Scott Priestley, Shoshana L. Posy, Brad D. Maxwell, Pancras C. Wong, R. Michael Lawrence, Michael M. Miller
  • Publication number: 20200107495
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. Each adjustable leg has a corresponding leg actuator to adjust a respective vertical height of each adjustable leg. Each adjustable leg supports the central body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Connell, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson, Brandon M. McDonald, Shayne C. Rich
  • Patent number: 10556476
    Abstract: An agricultural vehicle includes a frame and a plurality of suspension assemblies coupled to the frame. The plurality of suspension assemblies configured to together increase or decrease a vertical distance between the frame and a surface supporting the agricultural vehicle. The agricultural vehicle also includes a plurality of wheels. One wheel of the plurality of wheels is coupled to each suspension assembly, and at least two wheels of the plurality of wheels are movable about a steering axis. The agricultural vehicle further includes at least two actuators. Each of the at least two actuators is coupled to a respective suspension assembly of the plurality of suspension assemblies and is configured to move one of the at least two wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Hagie Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Matthew W. Dames, Michael M. Miller
  • Patent number: 10542666
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. Each adjustable leg has a corresponding leg actuator to adjust a respective vertical height of each adjustable leg. Each adjustable leg supports the central body. Planting row units are supported by or suspended from the central body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Connell, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson, Brandon M. McDonald, Shayne C. Rich
  • Patent number: 10428077
    Abstract: The present invention provides thiazole compounds of Formula I wherein W, Y, R0, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, X1, X2, X3 and X4 are as defined herein, or a stereoisomer, tautomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug ester or solvate form thereof, wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of platelet aggregation and thus can be used as medicaments for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignees: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Université de Montréal
    Inventors: Jacques Banville, Roger Remillard, Edward H. Ruediger, Daniel H. Deon, Marc Gagnon, Laurence Dube, Julia Guy, Eldon Scott Priestley, Shoshana L. Posy, Brad D. Maxwell, Pancras C. Wong, R. Michael Lawrence, Michael M. Miller
  • Publication number: 20190133022
    Abstract: A vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. An arm assembly has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is pivotably coupled the central body and the second end coupled to a support beam. A plurality of nozzle assemblies is supported from the support beam. An arm actuator is arranged to control a transverse position of the support beam and the nozzle assemblies with respect to a reference point on the central body, such that each nozzle assembly may be aligned with a row of seeds or plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Richard Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Brandon M. McDonald, Newton L. Lingenfelter, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson
  • Patent number: 10172274
    Abstract: A vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. An arm assembly has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is pivotably coupled the central body and the second end coupled to a support beam. A plurality of nozzle assemblies is supported from the support beam. An arm actuator is arranged to control a transverse position of the support beam and the nozzle assemblies with respect to a reference point on the central body, such that each nozzle assembly may be aligned with a row of seeds or plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Brandon M. McDonald, Newton L. Lingenfelter, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20180338413
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. Each adjustable leg has a corresponding leg actuator to adjust a respective vertical height of each adjustable leg. Each adjustable leg supports the central body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Richard J. Connell, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson, Brandon M. McDonald, Shayne C. Rich
  • Publication number: 20180338405
    Abstract: A vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. An arm assembly has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is pivotably coupled the central body and the second end coupled to a support beam. A plurality of nozzle assemblies is supported from the support beam. An arm actuator is arranged to control a transverse position of the support beam and the nozzle assemblies with respect to a reference point on the central body, such that each nozzle assembly may be aligned with a row of seeds or plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Richard J. Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Brandon M. McDonald, Newton L. Lingenfelter, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20180305376
    Abstract: The present invention provides thiazole compounds of Formula I wherein W, Y, R0, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, X1, X2, X3 and X4 are as defined herein, or a stereoisomer, tautomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug ester or solvate form thereof, wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of platelet aggregation and thus can be used as medicaments for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Jacques Banville, Roger Remillard, Edward H. Ruediger, Daniel H. Deon, Marc Gagnon, Laurence Dube, Julia Guy, Eldon Scott Priestley, Shoshana L. Posy, Brad D. Maxwell, Pancras C. Wong, R. Michael Lawrence, Michael M. Miller
  • Patent number: 10047103
    Abstract: The present invention provides thiazole compounds of Formula I wherein W, Y, R0, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, X1, X2, X3 and X4 are as defined herein, or a stereoisomer, tautomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug ester or solvate form thereof, wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of platelet aggregation and thus can be used as medicaments for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignees: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Universite de Montreal
    Inventors: Jacques Banville, Roger Remillard, Edward H. Ruediger, Daniel H. Deon, Marc Gagnon, Laurence Dube, Julia Guy, Eldon Scott Priestley, Shoshana L. Posy, Brad D. Maxwell, Pancras C. Wong, R. Michael Lawrence, Michael M. Miller
  • Patent number: 9862730
    Abstract: The present invention provides imidazothiadiazole compounds of Formula (I) wherein A, B, D, Rx, R1, R2, R3, X1, X2 and s are as defined herein, or a stereoisomer, tautomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate form thereof, wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of platelet aggregation and thus can be used as medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignees: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Universite De Montreal
    Inventors: R. Michael Lawrence, Michael M. Miller, Dietmar Alfred Seiffert, Shoshana L. Posy, Pancras C. Wong, Jacques Banville, Edward H. Ruediger, Daniel H. Deon, Alain Martel, François Tremblay, Julia Guy, Jean-François Lavallée, Marc Gagnon
  • Publication number: 20170247395
    Abstract: The present invention provides thiazole compounds of Formula I wherein W, Y, R0, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, X1, X2, X3 and X4 are as defined herein, or a stereoisomer, tautomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug ester or solvate form thereof, wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of platelet aggregation and thus can be used as medicaments for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Jaques Banville, Roger Remillard, Edward H. Ruediger, Daniel H. Deon, Marc Gagnon, Laurence Dube, Julia Guy, Eldon Scott Priestly, Shoshana L. Posy, Brad D. Maxwell, Pancras C. Wong, R. Michael Lawrence, Michael M. Miller
  • Publication number: 20170203628
    Abstract: An agricultural vehicle includes a frame and a plurality of suspension assemblies coupled to the frame. The plurality of suspension assemblies configured to together increase or decrease a vertical distance between the frame and a surface supporting the agricultural vehicle. The agricultural vehicle also includes a plurality of wheels. One wheel of the plurality of wheels is coupled to each suspension assembly, and at least two wheels of the plurality of wheels are movable about a steering axis. The agricultural vehicle further includes at least two actuators. Each of the at least two actuators is coupled to a respective suspension assembly of the plurality of suspension assemblies and is configured to move one of the at least two wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew W. Dames, Michael M. Miller
  • Patent number: 9688695
    Abstract: The present invention provides thiazole compounds of Formula I wherein W, Y, R0, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, X1, X2, X3 and X4 are as defined herein, or a stereoisomer, tautomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug ester or solvate form thereof, wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are inhibitors of platelet aggregation and thus can be used as medicaments for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
    Inventors: Jacques Banville, Roger Rémillard, Edward H. Ruediger, Daniel H. Deon, Marc Gagnon, Laurence Dubé, Julia Guy, Eldon Scott Priestley, Shoshana L. Posy, Brad D. Maxwell, Pancras C. Wong, R. Michael Lawrence, Michael M. Miller