Patents by Inventor Michael Ray Miller

Michael Ray 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).

  • Patent number: 10344945
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a housing and a light engine. The light engine is detachably secured to the housing and includes a lens and an optical tray. The lens has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a peripheral edge. The top surface of the lens define a lens cavity. The optical tray is supported by the lens within the lens cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Scott Hoch, Michael Ray Miller, Mark C. Logan
  • Publication number: 20180245747
    Abstract: An electronics platform assembly for a light fixture includes an electronics platform with a least one tray. The electronics platform assembly is electronically autonomous and includes at least one electronic component mounted on at least one of an upper surface or a lower surface of the electronics platform. In various examples, the electronics platform has a profile such that the electronics platform is positionable in a fixture housing of a light fixture. In some aspects, an electronics platform for a light fixture includes an upper tray and a lower tray wherein at least one air gap is defined between a portion of the upper tray and a portion of the lower tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Patrick M. Tweel, David Halbach, Michael Ray Miller
  • Patent number: 9656220
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming an aerosol. An apparatus may comprise an inner chamber, an outer chamber located around the inner chamber, and a wave generating device associated with the outer chamber. The inner chamber may be configured to hold a mixture that is to be converted into an aerosol within the inner chamber. The outer chamber may be configured to hold a fluid. The wave generating device may be configured to generate waves that propagate through the fluid into the mixture to stir the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Scott Robert Johnston, Melody Rose Bennett, Michael Ray Miller
  • Publication number: 20160327237
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a housing and a light engine. The light engine is detachably secured to the housing and includes a lens and an optical tray. The lens has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a peripheral edge. The top surface of the lens define a lens cavity. The optical tray is supported by the lens within the lens cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Scott Hoch, Michael Ray Miller, Mark C. Logan
  • Patent number: 9416954
    Abstract: A light fixture including an electronic housing and at least one optical chamber positioned on each side of the electronic housing. In some embodiments, the optical chambers are positioned a distance from the electronic housing so as to avoid creation of a thermal path between the optical chambers and the electronic housing. Each optical chamber includes a heat sink and a plurality of LEDs mounted on a PCB that is, in turn, mounted on the heat sink. A reflector is positioned over at least a portion of the PCB. In some embodiments, vents extend through the heat sink and a fin extends upwardly from the heat sink and angles at least partially over at least some of the vents. In use, air enters the optical chambers and exits the fixture through the top vents in the heat sink. The air circulates over the reflector, carrying heat from the reflectors during the process. Heat is also conducted to the air from the heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventor: Michael Ray Miller
  • Publication number: 20150231578
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming an aerosol. An apparatus may comprise an inner chamber, an outer chamber located around the inner chamber, and a wave generating device associated with the outer chamber. The inner chamber may be configured to hold a mixture that is to be converted into an aerosol within the inner chamber. The outer chamber may be configured to hold a fluid. The wave generating device may be configured to generate waves that propagate through the fluid into the mixture to stir the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Scott Robert Johnston, Melody Rose Bennett, Michael Ray Miller
  • Patent number: 8807619
    Abstract: The Remote Control Rescue Vehicle is driven by remote control into enemy territory to rescue an injured soldier during battle or in extreme conditions. It can maneuver through very rough terrain and retrieve the soldier with a ramp lowered into position and a conveyer moving backwards through the forward motion of the vehicle will pull the soldier into the vehicle protected by a solid steel armor to be returned safely for triage or surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Ray Miller
  • Patent number: 8678616
    Abstract: A lighting luminaire for use in a refrigerated display case includes an LED mounting portion comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) mounted thereon, a reflector, and a lens. The LED mounting portion and reflector are sized and arranged to form a reflective cavity for diffusing and directing light from the plurality of LEDs through the lens and out of the luminaire. The LED mounting portion and reflector are either attached to each other as separate components or are integrally formed. The lens is held in place in the luminaire between the LED mounting portion and the reflector or is mounted directly on the LED mounting portion over the plurality of LEDs. The LED mounting portion and/or reflector have a reflective surface for reflecting light emitted by the LEDs. Methods for retrofitting an existing luminaire in a refrigerated display with an LED luminaire are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Craig Eugene Marquardt, Miguel Angel Ibanez, Daniel Edward Sicking, Michael Ray Miller
  • Publication number: 20140054915
    Abstract: The Remote Control Rescue Vehicle is driven by remote control into enemy territory to rescue an injured soldier during battle or in extreme conditions. It can maneuver through very rough terrain and retrieve the soldier with a ramp lowered into position and a conveyer moving backwards through the forward motion of the vehicle will pull the soldier into the vehicle protected by a solid steel armor to be returned safely for triage or surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Ray Miller
  • Publication number: 20130294072
    Abstract: A light fixture including an electronic housing and at least one optical chamber positioned on each side of the electronic housing. In some embodiments, the optical chambers are positioned a distance from the electronic housing so as to avoid creation of a thermal path between the optical chambers and the electronic housing. Each optical chamber includes a heat sink and a plurality of LEDs mounted on a PCB that is, in turn, mounted on the heat sink. A reflector is positioned over at least a portion of the PCB. In some embodiments, vents extend through the heat sink and a fin extends upwardly from the heat sink and angles at least partially over at least some of the vents. In use, air enters the optical chambers and exits the fixture through the top vents in the heat sink. The air circulates over the reflector, carrying heat from the reflectors during the process. Heat is also conducted to the air from the heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: ABL IP HOLDING LLC
    Inventor: Michael Ray Miller
  • Publication number: 20110199767
    Abstract: A lighting luminaire for use in a refrigerated display case includes an LED mounting portion comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) mounted thereon, a reflector, and a lens. The LED mounting portion and reflector are sized and arranged to form a reflective cavity for diffusing and directing light from the plurality of LEDs through the lens and out of the luminaire. The LED mounting portion and reflector are either attached to each other as separate components or are integrally formed. The lens is held in place in the luminaire between the LED mounting portion and the reflector or is mounted directly on the LED mounting portion over the plurality of LEDs. The LED mounting portion and/or reflector have a reflective surface for reflecting light emitted by the LEDs. Methods for retrofitting an existing luminaire in a refrigerated display with an LED luminaire are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Craig Eugene Marquardt, Miguel Angel Ibanez, Daniel Edward Sicking, Michael Ray Miller
  • Publication number: 20110019410
    Abstract: A lighting luminaire for use in a refrigerated display case includes an LED mounting portion comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) mounted thereon, a reflector, and a lens. The LED mounting portion and reflector are sized and arranged to form a reflective cavity for diffusing and directing light from the plurality of LEDs through the lens and out of the luminaire. The LED mounting portion and reflector are either attached to each other as separate components or are integrally formed. The lens is held in place in the luminaire between the LED mounting portion and reflector. The LED mounting portion and/or reflector have a reflective surface for reflecting light emitted by the LEDs. Methods for retrofitting an existing luminaire in a refrigerated display with an LED luminaire are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Miguel Angel Ibanez, Craig Eugene Marquardt, Daniel Edward Sicking, Michael Ray Miller
  • Publication number: 20090002990
    Abstract: Embodiments of lighting assemblies disclosed herein are particularly designed for installation in display units to more effectively distribute light towards, and thereby better illuminate, the products housed in the display unit. The lighting assemblies include at least one, but preferably a plurality of, light emitting diodes mounted on a frame. The frame is preferably formed so as to have a number of mounting arms on which to mount the LEDs. In this way, the LEDs can be positioned on the arms and their emitted light can be directed to focus on different aspects of the display unit (i.e., the products housed in the unit, banners or advertisements on the unit, etc.). The lighting assemblies may include, but do not have to include, various optical features to enhance the distribution of light emitted from the LEDs, including, but not limited to, lenses, reflectors, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Aaron James Becker, Shane Elizabeth Bode, Denise Bonsell, Mark Anthony Hand, Michael Ray Miller, Jeffrey Mansfield Quinlan, Gregory Brian Simons
  • Patent number: D570027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ray Miller, Doyle Scott Butler, Frank A. Friedman
  • Patent number: D583497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Ray Miller, Doyle Scott Butler, Frank A. Friedman
  • Patent number: D703858
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventor: Michael Ray Miller