Patents by Inventor Peter A. Miller

Peter A. 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).

  • Rail car and method for transport of bulk materials
    Patent number: 7900564
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an assembly for bulk transport. An inflatable bladder is inserted into a container and disposed proximal and above a gravity-fed aperture. The container may be, for instance, a hopper rail car. A bulk material then is introduced into the container, the bulk material being, for instance, a grain-based material such as corn gluten feed. The bladder is positioned and preferably secured laterally with respect to the aperture to impede access to the aperture by the bulk material. When the container has reached the transport destination, the bladder is deflated. If the bulk material has set up during transport, access to the aperture nonetheless will have been maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Grain Processing Corporation
    Inventors: Jack E. Ramser, Peter A. Miller, Robert J. Willis, John P. Dudenhoeffer
  • METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR REDUCING OR ELIMINATING RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SYNDROME X
    Publication number: 20110052736
    Abstract: A composition containing cinnamon extract reduces and/or eliminates one or more risk factors associated with Syndrome X. The composition also includes optionally one of more components selected from the group consisting of vitamins, cholesterol lowering agents, lipid lowering agents, and glucose lowering agent. Also described is a method of reducing and/or eliminating risk factors associated with Syndrome X in a subject through the administration of the cinnamon extract. The cinnamon extract supplement is administered orally, intravenously, or subcutaneously. In one embodiment, a daily dose of 10-1,000 mg of the cinnamon extract supplement is administered to the subject for a period of 6 weeks to 6 months.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Integrity Nutraceuticals International
    Inventors: Timothy Romero, Peter Miller
  • NOZZLE FOR DNP POLARIZER
    Publication number: 20110036453
    Abstract: DNP polarizer comprising a housing receiving a free end of a tubular fluid conduit positioned in fluid communication with a nozzle supported by said housing, said nozzle including an input port, a dispense port and a tapering inner surface or a stepped inner surface defining a nozzle flowpath extending in fluid communication between said input port and said dispense port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Jan Henrik Ardenkjaer-larsen, David Dietrich, Karl Andreas Gram, Andrew M. Leach, Peter Miller, Eric J. Telfeyan, Mikkel Thaning, David B. Whitt
  • Regulator unit and generator
    Patent number: 7872382
    Abstract: A regulator unit, in particular for varying an exciter current, preferably for generators of motor vehicles, is proposed, having a housing (13), in which the housing (13) has a wiper contact mounting region (16) with a guide (19) and wiper contacts (22) seated therein, having a regulator housing portion (25), in which an electronic controller unit and a regulator heat sink (28) are received, having a plug element (31) for electrically connecting the regulator unit (10) to external contact elements, and in which the regulator unit (10) has a first through opening (34) and a second through opening (37), by means of which openings the regulator unit (10) can be fastened to a housing (40) by means of two bolt elements (34). It is provided that the regulator heat sink (28) is located between the wiper contact mounting region (16) and the plug element (31).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Miller, Andreas Doeffinger, Uwe Knappenberger
  • CABINET MOUNTED OSCILLATING SELF-CENTERING CAFE-DOOR
    Publication number: 20100325963
    Abstract: A café door with a beam and a panel where the beam contains an oscillator and the beam is secured to the door panel and supported by a vertical surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Mueller Door Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Miller, Duer Miller
  • Dietary compositions and methods of enhancing lean body mass and exercise performance
    Patent number: 7850997
    Abstract: Various compounds can be administered orally to humans or animals for the purpose of enhancing nitric oxide production. Enhancing nitric oxide production is beneficial for those looking to increase lean body mass or enhance exercise performance. Such administration can also be used for the purpose of enhancing nutrient transport for purposes of athletic performance and controlling bodyweight and body fat levels. L-Arginine and alpha amino n-Butryate work synergistically to enhance nitric oxide production and may further be coupled with either and/or a) an inhibitor of nitric oxide breakdown or b) a nitric oxide potentiators or other precursor and serve to accomplish this goal of enhance nitric oxide. The composition may be administered in a variety of ways including capsules, tablets, powdered beverages, bars, gels or drinks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Inventors: Tim Romero, Peter Miller
  • BELT BUCKLE AND BELT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100264707
    Abstract: A belt buckle comprising a housing and a pair of tongues. The said housing has a mid plane through said housing, wherein each tongue has a web attachment portion and a stem configured to be inserted into and releasably locked in said housing. Further, each stem has a main portion with an elongate cross-section which, when said stem is inserted into said housing, extends in a first direction forming an angle with respect to said mid plane. The angle is in a range of 70-110 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Holmbergs Childsafety AB
    Inventors: Terence Tang, Peter Miller, Michael A. Wiseman
  • Apparatus for quality control analysis of an on-site prepared pharmaceutical product
    Patent number: 7803320
    Abstract: A quality control system for measuring parameters in a pharmaceutical product includes a receiver vessel to receive a pharmaceutical product therein. The quality control system also includes a sample tube having a first end attached to the receiver vessel to remove pharmaceutical product from the receiver vessel and an appendage connected to a second end of the sample tube. The appendage includes at least one chamber therein to receive a quantity of pharmaceutical product from the receiver vessel. A valve positioned within the sample tube controls flow of the pharmaceutical product to the appendage and prevents flow of the pharmaceutical product from the appendage back into the receiver vessel. The system also includes a quality control device configured to measure at least one parameter of the pharmaceutical product in at least one of the receiver vessel and the appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Peter Miller, Andrew M. Leach, Eric Telfeyan, David B. Whitt
  • DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING EXTRACTS OF NELUMBO AND PROCESSES OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20100227007
    Abstract: Materials derived from Nelumbo are administered orally to humans or animals for the purpose of enhancing creatine transport into skeletal tissue and for purposes of enhancing lean body mass. Enhancing creatine transport through improved insulin signaling is a new method of depositing creatine and enhancing lean body mass. Such administration is also used for enhancing athletic performance and controlling bodyweight and body fat levels. More specifically, such administration is used for the purpose of enhancing creatine transport into excitable tissues such as skeletal muscle. The material is administered as extracts of Nelumbo and administered in a variety of ways including capsules, tablets, powdered beverages, bars, gels or drinks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Tim Romero, Peter Miller, Bolin Qin
  • SWTICHING PHASE OFFSET FOR CONTACTOR OPTIMIZATION
    Publication number: 20100225177
    Abstract: A system and methods providing for minimizing the arc energy delivered to the pads of a plurality of contactors using a single control coil based on monitoring the electrical sine waves of the three alternating current electrical poles and calculating the instant to energize or deenergize a single control coil. The remainder of the contactors will make or break based on an offset in time from the making or breaking of the control contactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Hans Weichert, James Peter Miller, Urs Hunziker, Reynald Kaltenrieder, Lorenz Laeuppi
  • Surface measurement apparatus and method using depth of field
    Patent number: 7782470
    Abstract: The invention provides for surface mapping of in-vivo imaging subjects using a single camera and a moveable stage on which a subject animal for in-vivo imaging is placed. Images are taken and the stage is moved by known amounts along the optical axis, and the heights of individual features on the subject are determined through analysis of focus, given the known stage displacement. Alternatively, height of sub-regions of the subject are determined through analysis of focus. A mesh or other surface can be constructed from individual features, to provide a surface map of the subject. Accuracy of 0.5 mm or better can be attained for mice and similarly sized subjects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Cambridge Research Instrumentation, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Domenicali, Clifford Hoyt, Scott Determan, Peter Miller
  • DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING TERPENOID ACIDS OF MASLINIC ACID OR OLEANOLIC ACID AND PROCESS FOR ENHANCING MUSCLE MASS IN MAMMALS
    Publication number: 20100204121
    Abstract: A process for increasing lean body mass in a mammalian subject is provided that includes administering to the subject a purified quantity of maslinic acid, oleanolic acid, or a combination thereof. The administration can be orally and benefits from ingestion of an amino acid source such as dietary protein, oligopeptides, or amino acids. Administration within 2 hours of muscle-degrading exercise or on a daily basis for a period of time increases lean body mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Augustin T. Romero, Tim Romero, Peter Miller
  • OSCILLATING SELF-CENTERING TRAFFIC DOOR OFFSET HINGE
    Publication number: 20100175223
    Abstract: An upper and lower traffic door support that may be installed in a first position for a first opening arc for the traffic door and installed in a second position to have an increased arc of travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: Mueller Door Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Miller, Duer Miller
  • PERSONAL ALARM SYSTEM FOR LARGE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS
    Publication number: 20100141428
    Abstract: A personal alarm system is provided that employs two different radio frequency subsystems to maximize the probability that the alarm message will reach its destination. The personal alarm sends its alarm message over a dedicated and unshared RF channel to minimize problems of RF interference and obstructed signal paths. The alarm message is then delivered to its destination over a separate spread spectrum, redundant and self healing communications network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen Mildenberger, Peter Miller
  • Fast Food Utensil
    Publication number: 20100133268
    Abstract: A device for blind retrieval of food is provided, the device having a single semi-rigid band with an opening, elastically conformable for attachment to a human thigh. A mount is disposed on the band, perpendicular to the opening. A food container having a ridge on the upper surface and a recessed surface on the lower surface, the recessed surface corresponding and conforming with said ridge of the upper surface. A connector is disposed in the recessed surface of the food container where the connector is slidably attachable to the mount of the band. The relative width between mount and the connector varies, providing a wedging or cinching effect upon sliding-attachment of the connector to the mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Miller
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING COMPLEX BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20100133181
    Abstract: Method and systems, for processing biological material, that contain a biological material in a vessel; add an aggregating agent to the material in the vessel and allow the material to separate into two or more distinct submaterials; extract one or more of the submaterials from the vessel; automatically transport one or more of the submaterials remaining in the vessel to a filtration device; and collect a resulting target retentate into a target retentate receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Nichole Lea Wood, Reginald Donovan Smith, Hongyi Zhou, Liming Yu, Brian Polizzotti, Peter Miller
  • Contactor assembly with arc steering system
    Patent number: 7723634
    Abstract: A contactor assembly includes a stationary contact, an arc contact, an arc arrestor, and a magnetic intensifier. The magnetic intensifier is constructed to extend in generally close proximity to one of the stationary contact and the arc contact. During communication of power through the contactor assembly, the magnetic intensifier manipulates a magnetic field associated with current passing through the contactor assembly and increases the magnitude of a magnetic force directed to the arc arrestor. Preferably, the magnetic intensifier is formed integrally with a turnback associated with one of the stationary contact or the arc contact. Such a construction simplifies the manufacture and assembly of the contactor assembly and provides efficient and repeatable arc suppression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Ramsey Annis, Robert Alfred Duchrow, Susan L Beneke, legal representative, James Peter Miller
  • Method of manufacturing a switch assembly
    Patent number: 7716816
    Abstract: A method of forming a switch assembly that includes a magnetic intensifier constructed to extend in generally close proximity to one of the stationary contact and the arc contact. During communication of power through the contactor assembly, the magnetic intensifier manipulates a magnetic field associated with current passing through the switch assembly and increases the magnitude of a magnetic force directed to the arc arrestor. Preferably, the magnetic intensifier is formed integrally with a turnback associated with one of the stationary contact or the arc contact. Such a construction simplifies the manufacture and assembly of the contactor assembly and provides efficient and repeatable arc suppression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Ramsey Annis, Robert Alfred Duchrow, Susan L Beneke, legal representative, James Peter Miller
  • ACTIVATION DEVICE FOR PERSONAL ALARM SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100097207
    Abstract: A personal alarm is provided which comprises a flexible card adapted to be carried by a user. The personal alarm includes a power source, a transmitter, and an activation component that is activated in response to bending or folding of the personal alarm. The activation component is coupled to the transmitter. In this manner, bending or folding of the personal alarm will activate the transmitter and the signal from the transmitter will be transmitted to activate an alarm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen Mildenberger, Peter Miller, Kaine J. S. Mildenberger
  • System, apparatus and method for forensic facial approximation
    Patent number: 7693564
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for performing a facial approximation is described. The system includes an acquisition subsystem and a facial approximation algorithm. The method includes the steps of acquiring models of known skulls and a model of a questioned skull, comparing the models of the known skulls with the model of the questioned skull, and removing variation in the facial structure of the questioned skull due to skeletal variation between the known skulls and the questioned skull. The apparatus includes a bony structure software component, a bony structure warping software component, and a soft tissue software component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick Kelliher, Peter Henry Tu, Wesley David Turner, Rebecca Erin Biewer Brown, Michael Alan Taister, Kevin William Peter Miller