Patents by Inventor Phillip Miller
Phillip 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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Patent number: 7080788Abstract: Modular, portable data collection terminals are disclosed for use in mixed wireless and hard-wired RF communication networks, wherein various radio transmitter modules and associated antennas may be selectively added to a base terminal unit to solve networking problems associated with specific types of business environments. Modularity exists in both the hardware (splitting data collection and processing control circuitry from radio transceiver control circuitry) and software (splitting transceiver-specific, lower level communication protocol from generic, higher level communication protocol). The control circuitry, including associated microprocessors devices, interact to selectively activate communication circuits to perform necessary communication or data processing functions and enter and remain in a power-saving dormant state during other times. To support such dormant or “sleeping” states, a series of communication protocols provide for channel access to the communication network.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Steven E. Koenck, Phillip Miller, Guy J. West, Ronald L. Mahany, Patrick W. Kinney
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Publication number: 20060131420Abstract: Portable measuring devices which communicate by low power transceivers through a communication controller with a printer device collect weight and size data on articles to be shipped. The collected weight and size data are combined with origin and destination data, and labels are printed bearing pertinent shipping and routing information in machine readable format. The labels are attached to the articles to be shipped and accompany the articles to their respective destinations. At transfer points the labels are read by scanner devices which also communicate by low power transceiver links with the communication controller. The wireless linking of the scanner devices promotes human safety by the absence of cords which could cause entanglement of an operator in mechanized conveying equipment. The communication controllers at each stage of the shipping process have the capability of transferring received and updated status information on the shipped articles to a central data station.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2006Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: Steven Koenck, Alan Bunte, Keith Cargin, George Hanson, Ronald Mahany, Phillip Miller, Steven Salvay, Arvin Danielson, Guy West
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Patent number: 7004395Abstract: Portable measuring devices which communicate by low power transceivers through a communication controller with a printer device collect weight and size data on articles to be shipped. The collected weight and size data are combined with origin and destination data, and labels are printed bearing pertinent shipping and routing information in machine readable format. The labels are attached to the articles to be shipped and accompany the articles to their respective destinations. At transfer points the labels are read by scanner devices which also communicate by low power transceiver links with the communication controller. The wireless linking of the scanner devices promotes human safety by the absence of cords which could cause entanglement of an operator in mechanized conveying equipment. The communication controllers at each stage of the shipping process have the capability of transferring received and updated status information on the shipped articles to a central data station.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Steven E. Koenck, Alan G. Bunte, Keith K. Cargin, Jr., George E. Hanson, Ronald L. Mahany, Phillip Miller, Steven H. Salvay, Arvin D. Danielson, Guy J. West
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Publication number: 20050242192Abstract: A portable, hand-held data terminal of modular structure includes a base module with a keyboard and a display screen. A data and communications module may be selected from a number of different data and communications modules, each having different types of data communications transceivers, or including in addition data collection devices, such as shelf label readers or bar code readers. The base module includes a microprocessor-controlled data communications and control interface having a predetermined protocol. To adapt the various types of data and communications modules for selection of any one thereof to become attached to the base module and function therewith, each of the data and communications modules includes a microprocessor operable to function as an emulator to interact with the microprocessor of the base module and communicate with the microprocessor of the base module in accordance with the protocol of the data communications and control interface of the base module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Steven Koenck, Phillip Miller, George Hanson, Darald Schultz, Jeffrey Krunnfusz
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Patent number: 6957160Abstract: A new machine control method and system for registering pre-produced webs into a converting line producing disposable absorbent articles such as diapers, pull-ups, feminine hygiene articles or a component thereof. The pre-produced webs can include a multiplicity of pre-produced objects spaced on the web at a pitch interval in the web direction. The pre-produced web being manipulated in order for the pre-produced object of the web to be registered in relation to a target position. The present invention includes five embodiments, where the first embodiment is expressed as a generic claim. The first embodiment includes a closed-loop feedback registration system; the second and third embodiments, in addition, include an open-loop feedforward control system; the fourth and fifth embodiments, in addition, include an automatic phasing system. In addition, the third embodiment uses a machine vision system to recognize any element of a complex pre-produced object (e.g., colorful graphics).Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Charles Phillip Miller, Michael Sulya Kolodesh, Daniel Jon Amundson, Mark Edward Southman, Jon K. McLaughlin
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Patent number: 6955733Abstract: A new machine control method and system for registering pro-produced webs into a converting line producing disposable absorbent articles such as diapers, pants, feminine hygiene articles or a component thereof. The pre-produced web can include a multiplicity of pre-produced objects spaced on the web at a pitch interval in the web direction. The pre-produced web being manipulated in order for the pre-produced object of the web to be registered in relation to a target position constant. The present invention includes three embodiments, where the first embodiment is expressed as a generic claim. The first embodiment includes a closed-loop feedback registration system; the second and third embodiments, in addition, include an open-loop feedforward phasing system. In addition, the third embodiment uses a machine vision system to recognize any element of a complex pre-produced object (e.g., colorful graphics).Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Charles Phillip Miller, Michael S. Kolodesh, Douglass Scott Henry, Michael Joseph Lamping, Jon Kevin McLaughlin, Terry Howard Thomas
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Publication number: 20050205429Abstract: A method and apparatus for establishing more uniform deposition across one or more faces of a workpiece in an electroplating process. The apparatus employs eductors in conjunction with a flow dampener member and other measures to provide a more uniform current distribution and a more uniform metal deposit distribution as reflected in a coefficient of variability that is lower than conventional processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: Lawrence Gebhart, Jenny Sun, Phillip Miller, E. Taylor
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Patent number: 6942086Abstract: A transfer apparatus is provided for transferring a workpiece from a moving anvil to a moving carrier. The apparatus comprises: a support structure comprising a support member rotatable about a first axis, and a workpiece gripping structure mounted to the support structure comprising at least one workpiece gripping member having a workpiece-receiving surface. The gripping member is rotatable about a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis such that the gripping member is capable of being rotated about the second axis during transfer of a workpiece from the moving anvil to the workpiece-receiving surface. The workpiece gripping member is also rotatable about a third axis substantially transverse to the first and second axes so as to be capable of rotating the workpiece from a first angular position at the anvil to a second angular position.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2002Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Russell Pearce Bridges, John Frederick Droste, Nathan Alan Gill, Ron Herbert Helton, Maite Iraolagoitia, Charles Phillip Miller
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Publication number: 20050153453Abstract: An automated immunostaining apparatus having a reagent application zone and a reagent supply zone. The apparatus has a carousel slide support supporting a plurality of slide supports thereon, and drive means engaging the carousel slide support for consecutively positioning each of a plurality of slide supports in the reagent application zone. The apparatus also has a carousel reagent support having a plurality of reagent container supports thereon, and drive means engaging the carousel for rotating the carousel and positioning a preselected reagent container support in the reagent supply zone. The apparatus also has a reagent delivery actuator means positioned for engaging a reagent container positioned on a container support in the reagent delivery zone and initiating reagent delivery from the reagent container to a slide supported on a slide support in the reagent receiving zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Applicant: Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Keith Copeland, Thomas Grogan, Charles Hassen, William Humphreys, Charles Lemme, Phillip Miller, William Richards, Wayne Showalter
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Patent number: 6910632Abstract: A data communications device includes a base unit having a first microprocessor and a data and communication module received by the base unit that includes a second microprocessor and a transceiver. The data and communication module is selected from a plurality of data and communication modules each having different types of transceivers. A program is stored in one of the base unit and the data and communication module to control communication of control signals and data between the first microprocessor and the second microprocessor according to a uniform data protocol that is understandable to the base unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2002Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Steven E. Koenck, Phillip Miller, George E. Hanson, Darald R. Schultz, Jeffrey S. Krunnfusz
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Publication number: 20050087603Abstract: A data capture system includes a data collection terminal and a wireless communications module comprising a transceiver arranged to transmit and receive radio frequency signals to and from a remote station in the data capture system. At least one flat antenna embedded within the communications module, and a pair of flat antennas may be included. A connector is arranged to removably couple the communications module with the data collection terminal and to transmit signals. A microprocessor is coupled with the connector and is arranged to standardize the logic levels and the format of the signals transmitted over the connector such that the data collection terminal may be engaged by the communications module through the connector without adjustment of the communications module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2003Publication date: April 28, 2005Inventors: Steven Koenck, Phillip Miller, Arvin Danielson, Ronald Mahany, Dennis Durbin, Keith Cargin, George Hanson, Darald Schultz, Robert Geers, Darrell Boatwright, William Gibbs, Stephen Kelly
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Publication number: 20040214217Abstract: A novel chemiluminescent compound is provided. In one embodiment, the novel compound is employed in an assay to detect analytes. The assay to detect analytes includes the steps of binding the novel compound to the analyte and detecting the novel compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Applicant: Quest Diagnostics Investments IncorporatedInventors: Phillip Miller, Martha Garrity
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Publication number: 20040182936Abstract: Portable measuring devices which communicate by low power transceivers through a communication controller with a printer device collect weight and size data on articles to be shipped. The collected weight and size data are combined with origin and destination data, and labels are printed bearing pertinent shipping and routing information in machine readable format. The labels are attached to the articles to be shipped and accompany the articles to their respective destinations. At transfer points the labels are read by scanner devices which also communicate by low power transceiver links with the communication controller. The wireless linking of the scanner devices promotes human safety by the absence of cords which could cause entanglement of an operator in mechanized conveying equipment. The communication controllers at each stage of the shipping process have the capability of transferring received and updated status information on the shipped articles to a central data station.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Steven E. Koenck, Alan G. Bunte, Keith K. Cargin, George E. Hanson, Ronald L. Mahany, Phillip Miller, Steven H. Salvay, Arvin D. Danielson, Guy J. West
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Publication number: 20040166895Abstract: A portable data terminal includes at least two communication transceivers having different operating characteristics, one for conducting data communications on a wired subnetwork and one for conducting data communications on a wireless subnetwork. A communication processor converts data received by the communication transceivers to a predetermined format for a base module and converts data in a predetermined format from the base module to a format for transmission by a selected one of the first and second communication transceivers, thereby isolating the base module from differing characteristics of the transceivers. The communication processor is arranged to relay communications received by one transceiver for re-transmission by the other transceiver and to transfer communications from one subnetwork to the other, without activating the base module.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Steven E. Koenck, Patrick W. Kinney, Ronald L. Mahany, Robert C. Meier, Phillip Miller
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Patent number: 6764563Abstract: Disclosed is a registration system and a method useful for controlling and correcting the phase and position of simultaneously advancing webs having pre-printed objects spaced at a pitch length characterized by a pitch variation to a target web. Also disclosed are consumer products, such as disposable absorbent articles including the preprinted objects which were previously included in the webs phased before combining with a target web by utilizing the instant registration system. The pre-printed objects may include pre-printed, pre-bonded, pre-applied, pre-cut, or pre-glued objects or elements of disposable absorbent articles or registration marks produced on a separate independent process not control-linked to the instant registration method. The registration marks may be visible or normally invisible to the human eye.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Douglass Scott Henry, Michael S. Kolodesh, Charles Phillip Miller, Toshiyuki Matsuda, Alton Henry Stephens, Paul Kevin King, II
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Patent number: 6749122Abstract: Portable measuring devices which communicate by low power transceivers through a communication controller with a printer device collect weight and size data on articles to be shipped. The collected weight and size data are combined with origin and destination data, and labels are printed bearing pertinent shipping and routing information in machine readable format. The labels are attached to the articles to be shipped and accompany the articles to their respective destinations. At transfer points the labels are read by scanner devices which also communicate by low power transceiver links with the communication controller. The wireless linking of the scanner devices promotes human safety by the absence of cords which could cause entanglement of an operator in mechanized conveying equipment. The communication controllers at each stage of the shipping process have the capability of transferring received and updated status information on the shipped articles to a central data station.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1999Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Steven E. Koenck, Alan G. Bunte, Keith K. Cargin, Jr., George E. Hanson, Ronald L. Mahany, Phillip Miller, Steven H. Salvay, Arvin D. Danielson, Guy J. West
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Patent number: 6743314Abstract: Disclosed is a registration system and a method useful for controlling and correcting the phase and position of simultaneously advancing webs having pre-printed objects spaced at a pitch length characterized by small but significant pitch variation to a target web. Also disclosed are consumer products, such as disposable absorbent articles including the preprinted objects which were previously included in the webs phased before combining with a target web by utilizing the instant registration system. The pre-printed objects may include pre-printed, pre-bonded, pre-applied, pre-cut, or pre-glued objects or elements of disposable absorbent articles or registration marks produced on a separate independent process not control-linked to the instant registration method. The registration marks may be visible or normally invisible to the human eye.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Douglass Scott Henry, Toshiyuki Matsuda, Charles Phillip Miller, Alton Henry Stephens, Paul Kevin King, II, Michael S. Kolodesh
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Publication number: 20040099114Abstract: A transfer apparatus is provided for transferring a workpiece from a moving anvil to a moving carrier. The apparatus comprises: a support structure comprising a support member rotatable about a first axis, and a workpiece gripping structure mounted to the support structure comprising at least one workpiece gripping member having a workpiece-receiving surface. The gripping member is rotatable about a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis such that the gripping member is capable of being rotated about the second axis during transfer of a workpiece from the moving anvil to the workpiece-receiving surface. The workpiece gripping member is also rotatable about a third axis substantially transverse to the first and second axes so as to be capable of rotating the workpiece from a first angular position at the anvil to a second angular position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Russell Pearce Bridges, John Frederick Droste, Nathan Alan Gill, Ron Herbert Helton, Maite Iraolagoitia, Charles Phillip Miller
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Patent number: 6723851Abstract: A novel chemiluminescent compound is provided. In one embodiment, the novel compound is employed in an assay to detect analytes. The assay to detect analytes includes the steps of binding the novel compound to the analyte and detecting the novel compound.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investment IncorporatedInventors: Phillip Miller, Martha Garrity
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Patent number: 6714983Abstract: A portable data terminal includes at least two communication transceivers having different operating characteristics, one for conducting data communications on a wired subnetwork and one for conducting data communications on a wireless subnetwork. A communication processor converts data received by the communication transceivers to a predetermined format for a base module and converts data in a predetermined format from the base module to a format for transmission by a selected one of the first and second communication transceivers, thereby isolating the base module from differing characteristics of the transceivers. The communication processor is arranged to relay communications received by one transceiver for re-transmission by the other transceiver and to transfer communications from one subnetwork to the other, without activating the base module.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1995Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Steven E. Koenck, Patrick W. Kinney, Ronald L. Mahany, Robert C. Meier, Phillip Miller