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).

  • ATTACHMENTS FOR ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20160158022
    Abstract: Apparatuses, kits, and methods for cementing an orthopedic implant to a bone, post attachment, are disclosed in some aspects of the present disclosure. A kit can include a prosthetic component and a cement applicator. The prosthetic component can include an attachment profile that corresponds to a mating profile formed on or in a bone. The cement applicator can be configured to apply a bone cement between the bone and the prosthetic component following alignment between the prosthetic component and the bone or another prosthetic component. The kit can also include a bone cement. A method can include positioning the prosthetic component adjacent to the bone, aligning the prosthetic component relative to the bone or another prosthetic component, and applying a bone cement between the bone and the aligned prosthetic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Duane Gillard, James Richard Miller, JR., Stephen H. Hoag, Justin S. Hertzler
  • VEHICLE VIDEO SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160107575
    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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Sumedh MOKASHI, Richard MILLER
  • Chemiluminescent aerosol spray
    Patent number: 9303820
    Abstract: This invention relates to a stable, highly visible, multiple use, chemiluminescent composition of matter and aerosol system capable of articulating, communicating, displaying or marking, night-time chemiluminescent messages, in the form of written text, numerics, alpha-numerics, figures, drawings, emergency messages, trail markings, lanterns or distress calls, directly onto various substrates and surfaces, including dark or non-reflective objects and outdoor natural surfaces such as grass, trees or land. The invention functions by co-dispensing two vessels, each of which is pressurized by means of a non-flammable liquid or gaseous propellant. The chemical ingredients from each vessel are combined upon contact with the surface or by means of a mixing valve or upon attached to the actuators of each vessel, which simultaneously eject the contents of both vessels and produce a chemiluminescent aerosol spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: Harris Richard Miller
  • Attachments for orthopedic implants
    Patent number: 9295554
    Abstract: Apparatuses, kits, and methods for cementing an orthopedic implant to a bone, post attachment, are disclosed in some aspects of the present disclosure. A kit can include a prosthetic component and a cement applicator. The prosthetic component can include an attachment profile that corresponds to a mating profile formed on or in a bone. The cement applicator can be configured to apply a bone cement between the bone and the prosthetic component following alignment between the prosthetic component and the bone or another prosthetic component. The kit can also include a bone cement. A method can include positioning the prosthetic component adjacent to the bone, aligning the prosthetic component relative to the bone or another prosthetic component, and applying a bone cement between the bone and the aligned prosthetic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: ZIMMER, INC.
    Inventors: Duane Gillard, James Richard Miller, Jr., Stephen H. Hoag, Justin Hertzler
  • Vehicle video system
    Patent number: 9288446
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body defining a cargo area, a display mounted to the vehicle, a first video camera and an image processor. The first video camera is fixedly mounted to the vehicle at a first fixed location in a prescribed orientation relative to the vehicle to capture a video image of the cargo area. The image processor is operatively coupled to the first video camera and the display to process the video image captured by the first video camera and to stream a simulated video overhead view including at least a portion of the cargo area on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sumedh Mokashi, Richard Miller
  • WET MATE CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20160072219
    Abstract: A wet mate electrical connector includes a female connector and a male connector. The female connector can include a female connector body defining a central passage. The central passage can include a plurality of female contacts. The male connector can include a male connector body defining a central passage. A male pin can project from the central passage of the male connector body. The male pin can include a plurality of male contacts and be insertible into the central passage of the female connector. The male connector can also include a sleeve slidably displaceable over the male pin between a first position in which the sleeve covers the plurality of male contacts in a protected condition, and a second position in which the sleeve is retracted and exposes the plurality of male contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Matt Christiansen, Greg Marshall, Richard Miller
  • Wet mate connector
    Patent number: 9270051
    Abstract: A wet mate electrical connector includes a female connector and a male connector. The female connector can include a female connector body defining a central passage. The central passage can include a plurality of female contacts. The male connector can include a male connector body defining a central passage. A male pin can project from the central passage of the male connector body. The male pin can include a plurality of male contacts and be insertible into the central passage of the female connector. The male connector can also include a sleeve slidably displaceable over the male pin between a first position in which the sleeve covers the plurality of male contacts in a protected condition, and a second position in which the sleeve is retracted and exposes the plurality of male contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Inventors: Matt Christiansen, Greg Marshall, Richard Miller
  • Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for generating a report indicating job availability
    Patent number: 9224114
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide for generating a report indicating job availability. According to embodiments, a method for generating a report indicating job availability is provided. According to the method, a selected assignment group is displayed. A number of status messages received by a technician in the selected assignment group is displayed. The status messages indicate that no jobs are available for the technician. An amount of lost time associated with the technician in the selected assignment group is determined. The lost time includes a difference between a time at which the technician received one of the status messages and a time at which the technician is dispatched to a next job. The amount of lost time associated with the technician in the selected assignment group is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Ingman, Robert Cole, Richard Miller
  • Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for providing contact information at turf level
    Patent number: 9189759
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide for providing contact information at turf level. According to embodiments, a method for providing contact information at turf level is provided. According to the method, a selected turf from a plurality of turfs displayed in a spreadsheet-based graphical user interface (GUI) is received. In response to receiving the selected turf, contact information for field supervisors associated with disciplines of the selected turf is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Ingman, Robert Cole, Richard Miller
  • Neckdive strap
    Patent number: 9190041
    Abstract: A leg strap, that connects a guitar or bass player's upper thigh to the shoulder-strap end pin, located on the body of a guitar or bass, for the purpose of supporting the instrument in a stationary playing position, eliminating an adverse condition known as “neck-dive”, which is the tendency in unbalanced and neck-heavy instruments for the neck-portion of the instrument to drop in a downward direction when both hands are taken off the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: Richard Miller
  • Dis-Bond Membrane for a Lined Pressure Vessel
    Publication number: 20150298857
    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: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Richard A. Miller
  • Stowable Truck Bed Cover and Height Extender
    Publication number: 20150232133
    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: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: RESSB, LLC
    Inventor: Richard A Miller
  • Method and apparatus for applying film material to elongate members
    Patent number: 9067374
    Abstract: An apparatus including a carriage adapted to be mounted on and movable along the elongate composite stringer, and a compaction roller mounted on th 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: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: America O. Schaaf, Richard A. Miller, Donald A. Anderson
  • APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FILM MATERIAL TO ELONGATE MEMBERS
    Publication number: 20150136328
    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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: America O. Schaaf, Richard A. Miller, Donald A. Anderson
  • Hot melt adhesive composition for bonding WPP substrates
    Patent number: 9017783
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hot melt adhesive composition including an amorphous poly-alpha-olefin, an amorphous propylene/butene copolymer, a grafted polyethylene, and a wax. The hot melt adhesive composition can be used for bonding woven polypropylene substrates. The invention also provides an adhesive bonded woven polypropylene bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: H. B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Miller, Andres I. Sustic
  • Circuit and method for a multi-mode filter
    Patent number: 8952748
    Abstract: An embodiment integrated circuit includes a first capacitive element including a first metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) capacitor and a second capacitive element coupled in parallel with the first capacitive element, where the second capacitive element includes a second MOS capacitor. Also, the integrated circuit includes a third capacitive element coupled in parallel with the first capacitive element and the second capacitive element, where the third capacitive element includes a first metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor and a fourth capacitive element coupled in parallel with the first capacitive element, the second capacitive element, and the third capacitive element, where the fourth capacitive element includes a second MIM capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: FutureWei Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Homero Guimaraes, Matthew Richard Miller
  • PRODUCTION OF PROPENE
    Publication number: 20150025289
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to catalytically active carbocatalysts, e.g., a graphene oxide or graphite oxide catalyst suitable for use in production of propene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: Graphea, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher W. Bielawski, Daniel R. Dreyer, Richard Miller
  • Current conveyor circuit and method
    Patent number: 8928407
    Abstract: A system includes a first variable gain amplifier configured to receive an input signal and a first down-mixer coupled to the first variable gain amplifier. Also, the system includes a first current conveyor coupled to the first down mixer, where the first current conveyor includes a first cascode and a second cascode coupled to the first cascode. Additionally, the system includes a first channel filter coupled to the first current conveyor and a second variable gain amplifier coupled to the first channel filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Futurewei Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Richard Miller, Terrie McCain
  • Transfer System and Method for Applying a Film Material to an Elongate Member
    Publication number: 20140290822
    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: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: America O. Schaaf, Richard A. Miller
  • Circuit and Method for a Multi-Mode Filter
    Publication number: 20140266408
    Abstract: An embodiment integrated circuit includes a first capacitive element including a first metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) capacitor and a second capacitive element coupled in parallel with the first capacitive element, where the second capacitive element includes a second MOS capacitor. Also, the integrated circuit includes a third capacitive element coupled in parallel with the first capacitive element and the second capacitive element, where the third capacitive element includes a first metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor and a fourth capacitive element coupled in parallel with the first capacitive element, the second capacitive element, and the third capacitive element, where the fourth capacitive element includes a second MIM capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: FutureWei Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Homero Guimaraes, Matthew Richard Miller