Patents by Inventor Richard A. Miller

Richard 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).

  • Variable Pulsating, Gap Control, Auto-Learning Press Cushion Device
    Publication number: 20180104736
    Abstract: A controllable force cushion device that can be programmed to provide a variable and/or pulsating force that can be used in any application where force control is desirable. The frequency of the pulsation can be adjusted to suit different applications and/or circumstances (e.g., forming of sheet metals in die applications, etc.). The cushion can comprise one or more manifolds containing hydraulic cylinders that can be compressed during operation pushing fluid through a proportional relief valve that can be controlled by a motion control device, thereby creating a desired force. Material (e.g., sheet metal, etc.) flow can be controlled by using a gap control method. In use, the variable pulsating, gap control, auto-learning press cushion device of the present invention can optionally be mounted to the underside of a press bolster and can be used in conjunction with a stamping press.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Ethan McLaughlin, Richard Miller, Steven Reilly, Michael Culbertson, Russ Sasak
  • Apparatus and Method for a Low Loss Coupling Capacitor
    Publication number: 20180090627
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided herein for low loss coupling capacitor structures. The embodiments include a n-type varactor (NVAR) configuration and p-type varactor (PVAR) configuration. The structure in the NVAR configuration comprises a p-doped semiconductor substrate (Psub), a deep n-doped semiconductor well (DNW) in the Psub, and a p-doped semiconductor well (P well) in the DNW. The circuit structure further comprises a source terminal of a p-doped semiconductor material within P well, and a drain terminal of the p-doped semiconductor material within the P well. Additionally, the circuit structure comprises an insulated gate on the surface of the P well, a metal pattern comprising a plurality of layers of metal lines, and a plurality of vias through the metal lines. The vias are contacts connecting the metal lines to the gate, the source terminal, and the drain terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Creed, Lawrence Connell, Kent Jaeger, Matthew Richard Miller
  • Generalizing an optimized supplier allocation plan
    Patent number: 9875447
    Abstract: Generating an optimized supplier allocation plan includes identifying parts and suppliers associated with an allocation problem, where each supplier can supply at least one part. One or more objective functions are selected. Each objective function has part variables, and each part variable represents a quantity of a part to be procured from a supplier. At least one constraint constraining at least one part variable is received. The one or more objective functions are optimized with respect to the at least one constraint to yield a value for each part variable. A quantity of each part to be procured from at least one supplier is determined according to the values to generate the optimized supplier allocation plan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: JDA Software Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Vijay Krishnam Ganesan, Jian Yang, Gayle Lynee Hayes, Mark Richard Miller
  • ANTI-CD73 ANTIBODIES
    Publication number: 20180009899
    Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, anti-CD73 antibodies and methods of using the same. The antibodies provided include amino acid substitution embodiments affecting the antibody glycosylation state. The antibodies provided herein are, inter alia, useful for the treatment of cancer and effective for inhibition of CD73 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Emily Piccione Griffin, Richard A. Miller, lan McCaffery
  • Apparatus and method for a low loss coupling capacitor
    Patent number: 9837555
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided herein for low loss coupling capacitor structures. The embodiments include a n-type varactor (NVAR) configuration and p-type varactor (PVAR) configuration. The structure in the NVAR configuration comprises a p-doped semiconductor substrate (Psub), a deep n-doped semiconductor well (DNW) in the Psub, and a p-doped semiconductor well (P well) in the DNW. The circuit structure further comprises a source terminal of a p-doped semiconductor material within P well, and a drain terminal of the p-doped semiconductor material within the P well. Additionally, the circuit structure comprises an insulated gate on the surface of the P well, a metal pattern comprising a plurality of layers of metal lines, and a plurality of vias through the metal lines. The vias are contacts connecting the metal lines to the gate, the source terminal, and the drain terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Creed, Lawrence Connell, Kent Jaeger, Matthew Richard Miller
  • Facilitating patient communication using branching logic in an outpatient oncology treatment regimen
    Patent number: 9779631
    Abstract: A method and system facilitate communication with a patient on an outpatient oral oncology regimen. The method and system facilitate creating an initial contact guide to direct a patient interaction occurring at the beginning of the outpatient oral oncology regimen and using the initial contact guide to conduct an initial contact with the patient using the branching logic of the initial contact guide to determine which initial contact guide questions and informational scripts to present based on information provided by the patient. The method and system further facilitate creating a secondary contact guide to conduct a secondary, follow-up contact with the patient using the branching logic of the secondary contact guide to determine which secondary contact guide questions and informational scripts to present based on information provided by the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: WALGREEN CO.
    Inventors: Richard Miller, Amy Pfeifer, Rhonda Letwin
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING EXTRUSION DIES
    Publication number: 20170266743
    Abstract: An apparatus and method to machine cavities in die blanks having little to no taper. The apparatus includes an elec trode tool (200) including intersecting walls coated with electrically insulating coating (258), an erosion face (204) comprising a cross section of the walls exposed through the electrically insulating coating, and a channel formed by the walls to supply electrolyte to the erosion face, the channels defined by interior surfaces of the walls and having an opening formed by edges of the erosion face. The method includes pulsed electrochemical machining a work piece with the electrode tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Dominick John Forenz, Mark Lee Humphrey, Kenneth Richard Miller, John Charles Rector, Gregg Lee Shugars
  • Method and implementation for accurate gain-bandwidth product tuning
    Patent number: 9729126
    Abstract: Method and implementation of gain-bandwidth product (GWB) tuning are disclosed. In an embodiment an operational amplifier (opamp) includes an input stage of the opamp including a differential device pair coupled to a tail device and configured to be responsive to a differential input signal for conducting a first current and an output stage of the opamp including a class AB interface stage circuit and a pair of output devices connected to the class AB interface stage circuit, wherein a first constant gm bias circuit is coupled to an input terminal of the class AB interface stage circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Futurewei Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Homero Luz Guimaraes, Matthew Richard Miller
  • Holding system for elongate members
    Patent number: 9676160
    Abstract: A holding system holds an elongate member in a desired position as a process operation is carried out on the member. The elongate member is held in a weight neutral position in a holding fixture without the need for clamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: America O. Schaaf, Richard A. Miller
  • Method and Implementation for Accurate Gain-Bandwidth Product Tuning
    Publication number: 20170126207
    Abstract: Method and implementation of gain-bandwidth product (GWB) tuning are disclosed. In an embodiment an operational amplifier (opamp) includes an input stage of the opamp including a differential device pair coupled to a tail device and configured to be responsive to a differential input signal for conducting a first current and an output stage of the opamp including a class AB interface stage circuit and a pair of output devices connected to the class AB interface stage circuit, wherein a first constant gm bias circuit is coupled to an input terminal of the class AB interface stage circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Homero Luz Guimaraes, Matthew Richard Miller
  • QUEUING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170098337
    Abstract: A technique for controlling access to one or more attractions is achieved using a number of access keys, each being issued to one or more users. An electronic queue management part manages a virtual queue in respect of each attraction and receives electronic requests for attraction access, each request relating to an access key and being for the users associated with it to access a particular attraction. Receipt of each request causes the respective users to be added to a corresponding virtual queue. A time at which each group of users reaches the front of the virtual queue and can access the attraction is determined. The users access the attractions by presenting an access key to an access control part, in communication with the electronic queue management part. Only a user presenting an access key at the correct time for accessing the attraction is allowed access to the attraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Simon GALLEY, Christopher Simon Peter BARNABY, Gary Richard MILLER, Ian Michael FRANCIS
  • Transfer system and method for applying a film material to an elongate member
    Patent number: 9555578
    Abstract: A transfer system including a frame having an upper end portion and a lower end portion, a transfer fixture connected to the upper end portion, the transfer fixture defining a channel and including an elongate transfer member positioned in the channel, the elongate transfer member including a web and a base flange connected to the web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: America O. Schaaf, Richard A. Miller
  • Dis-bond membrane for a lined pressure vessel
    Patent number: 9545770
    Abstract: A dis-bond membrane prevents co-mingling between a thermoplastic liner and a fiber reinforced thermoset outer wall of a pressure vessel during thermal curing of the outer wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Richard A. Miller
  • Stowable truck bed cover and height extender
    Patent number: 9540050
    Abstract: A truck bed cover and extender includes two panel assemblies each attached to the inside of one of the bed walls. A panel assembly includes one or more panels attached to a frame. Each assembly is configured to move through three positions: a stowed position, wherein the assembly is stowed inside the truck bed substantially against the wall to which it is attached; a horizontal position, wherein the assembly is substantially horizontal and wherein the assemblies cooperate to form a partial or complete cover of the bed's cargo area; and an extended position, wherein the assembly substantially vertical, extending above the truck bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: RESSB, LLC
    Inventor: Richard A Miller
  • Variable frame rate timing controller for display devices
    Patent number: 9524008
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a display device having a pixel and vector storage, and a by-pass mode and an interpolation mode, wherein the interpolation mode converts input data from an input frame rate to a display refresh rate based on pixel and vector data stored in the storage. A method includes determining a selected interpolation mode to be employed by a frame interpolator, retrieving pixel data and vector data received from a host system from a storage, and generating interpolated frames of display data according to the selected interpolation mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: PIXELWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Neil D. Woodall, James Zhou, Bob Zhang, Richard Miller
  • Apparatus and Method for a Low Loss Coupling Capacitor
    Publication number: 20160308073
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided herein for low loss coupling capacitor structures. The embodiments include a n-type varactor (NVAR) configuration and p-type varactor (PVAR) configuration. The structure in the NVAR configuration comprises a p-doped semiconductor substrate (Psub), a deep n-doped semiconductor well (DNW) in the Psub, and a p-doped semiconductor well (P well) in the DNW. The circuit structure further comprises a source terminal of a p-doped semiconductor material within P well, and a drain terminal of the p-doped semiconductor material within the P well. Additionally, the circuit structure comprises an insulated gate on the surface of the P well, a metal pattern comprising a plurality of layers of metal lines, and a plurality of vias through the metal lines. The vias are contacts connecting the metal lines to the gate, the source terminal, and the drain terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Brian Creed, Lawrence Connell, Kent Jaeger, Matthew Richard Miller
  • Vehicle video system
    Patent number: 9428111
    Abstract: A method for capturing and displaying images includes a plurality of operations. A first video camera is fixedly attached to a vehicle at a first fixed location in a prescribed orientation relative to a cargo area defined within a vehicle body structure of a vehicle. An electronic display is provided within the vehicle. Video images of the cargo area are captured using the first video camera. The video images of the cargo area captured by the first video camera are processed and a simulated video overhead view of the cargo area is generated. A still image representing an overhead view of the vehicle is displayed on the electronic display, and the generated simulated video overhead view of the cargo area is superimposed on the display over an area of the still image corresponding to the location of the cargo area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sumedh Mokashi, Richard Miller
  • Method of using histone deacetylase inhibitors and monitoring biomarkers in combination therapy
    Patent number: 9408816
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for using at least one histone deacetylase inhibitor to decrease cellular DNA repair activity, methods for monitoring the decrease of cellular DNA repair activity using at least one biomarker, methods of treating cancer by using at least one histone deacetylase inhibitor to decrease cellular DNA repair activity in combination therapy, methods of combination therapy where at least one histone deacetylase inhibitor interferes with a DNA repairing mechanism involving RAD51, methods for predicting a induction time period between a first administration of at least one histone deacetylase inhibitor and a second administration of at least one other therapeutic treatment, and pharmaceutical compositions for combination therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Pharmacyclics LLC
    Inventors: Shanthi Adimoolam, Joseph J. Buggy, Darren Magda, Richard Miller
  • ENVELOPE HAVING INTEGRATED AND REMOVABLE LABEL AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
    Publication number: 20160200064
    Abstract: An envelope design and processes for manufacturing said envelopes is disclosed herein. The disclosed envelopes have an integrated and removable label portion secured within a panel of the envelope by an adhesive liner. The envelopes may be manufactured by die-cutting the label portions in a paper web, applying the adhesive liner to one side of the paper web covering the die-cut label portions, die-cutting an envelope blank from the paper web, and forming a folded envelope from the blank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Miller, William Elmore
  • Apparatus for applying film material to elongate members
    Patent number: 9370910
    Abstract: An apparatus including a carriage adapted to be mounted on and movable along the elongate composite stringer, and a compaction roller mounted on the carriage for compacting film material against the flange surface as the carriage moves along the stringer. The apparatus also includes a film feed roll assembly on the carriage adapted to hold a quantity of film material and to dispense the film material to the compaction roller. The apparatus also includes a take-up reel on the carriage adapted for taking up a backing on the film material as the film material is being dispensed to the compaction roller, a heater on the carriage for heating the flange surface as the carriage moves along the composite stringer, and a film trimmer for trimming edges of the film material to match a contour of the composite stringer after the film material has been compacted against the flange surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: America O. Schaaf, Richard A. Miller, Donald A. Anderson