Patents by Inventor Richard Miller

Richard 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: 8765851
    Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition that includes a first copolymer that includes the reaction product of a functionalized polyethylene, a propylene-alpha-olefin polymer that includes at least 50 mole % propylene and has a viscosity of no greater than 10,000 centipoise at 190° C., a ratio of z average molecular weight (Mz) to number average molecular weight (Mn) (Mz/Mn) of greater than 20, and a ratio of Mz to weight average molecular weight (Mw) (Mz/Mw) of greater than 3.0, and a free radical initiator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Miller, Kevin Davis, Stephen M. Willging, Sharf U. Ahmed, Timothy W. Roska
  • Patent number: 8751278
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide for providing commitments information relative to a turf. According to embodiments, a method for providing commitments information relative to a turf is provided. According to the method, a time frame for each of a plurality of turfs is determined. The time frame indicates when a work order of a given category is to be completed. A numeric indicator indicating the time frame in which the work order of the given category is to be completed is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Ingman, Robert Cole, Richard Miller
  • Publication number: 20140071279
    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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Sumedh MOKASHI, Richard MILLER
  • Patent number: 8646840
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a base portion, a support bracket, a seatback frame and a cushion frame. The support bracket is pivotally coupled to the base portion about a first axis. The seatback frame is pivotally coupled to the support bracket about a second axis that is spaced apart from the first axis. The cushion frame is pivotally coupled to the support bracket about a third axis that is spaced apart from both the first and second axes, such that the seatback frame and the cushion frame move with the support bracket relative to the base portion when the support bracket pivots about the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Slavko Stojanovic, Aaron Pfau, Randy Dale, Richard Miller, Masashi Okumura, Hiroki Matsui, Chiyoko Murata, Takenori Kiyose, Kimihiro Yano
  • Publication number: 20140018814
    Abstract: Apparatus, kits, and methods for cementing an orthopedic implant to a bone, post attachment, are disclosed. 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. The kit can further include directions for using one or more of the prosthetic component, the cement applicator, and the 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: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane Gillard, James Richard Miller, JR., Stephen H. Hoag
  • Publication number: 20140018931
    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 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane Gillard, James Richard Miller, JR., Stephen H. Hoag, Justin Hertzler
  • Patent number: 8614271
    Abstract: A propylene-alpha-olefin polymer that includes at least 50% by weight propylene, has a ratio of z average molecular weight (Mz) to number average molecular weight (Mw) (Mz/Mw) from greater than 20 to no greater than 50, and a ratio of Mz to weight average molecular weight (Mw) (Mz/Mw) of greater than 2.5, and exhibits a viscosity of no greater than 2,500 centipoise at 190° C., and a hot melt adhesive composition that includes the propylene-alpha-olefin polymer, a first wax consisting of a functionalized wax, and a second wax different from the first wax, the adhesive composition exhibiting a viscosity of no greater than 2,500 centipoise at 177° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: H.B. Fuller Company
    Inventors: Kevin Davis, Sharf U. Ahmed, Stephen M. Willging, Richard A. Miller, Peter Simone
  • Patent number: 8595045
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide for providing future job information. According to embodiments, a method for providing future job information is provided. According to the method, a number of non-dispatched jobs within a future time frame for a plurality of buckets and a plurality of turfs is determined. A numeric indicator indicating the number of non-dispatched jobs associated with at least one turf and at least one bucket is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Ingman, Robert Cole, Richard Miller
  • Patent number: 8543439
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide for determining a plurality of turfs from where to reallocate a workforce to a given turf. According to embodiments, a method for determining a plurality of turfs from where to reallocate a workforce to a given turf is provided. According to the method, an indication of the given turf is received. Optimal turfs from where to reallocate technicians to the given turf are determined from a plurality of turfs. Visual cues for identifying at least a portion of the optimal turfs are generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Ingman, Robert Cole, Richard Miller
  • Publication number: 20130238377
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide for providing future job information. According to embodiments, a method for providing future job information is provided. According to the method, a number of non-dispatched jobs within a future time frame for a plurality of buckets and a plurality of turfs is determined. A numeric indicator indicating the number of non-dispatched jobs associated with at least one turf and at least one bucket is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Ingman, Robert Cole, Richard Miller
  • Publication number: 20130221970
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a trailer light checking system for a vehicle for checking an electrical connection between the vehicle and a trailer comprising a plurality of exterior vehicle lights, the exterior vehicle lights including a left turn indicator light, a right turn indicator light and a brake indicator light, and further comprises a terminal connection configured to electrically connect each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights to a respective trailer light. The trailer light checking system also comprises a vehicle controller having a trailer connection checking mode configured to check the terminal connection by simulating manual operation of each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights according to a timed sequence, such that a respective trailer light will actuate in combination with the simulated manual operation of each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights if the terminal connection and the respective trailer light are functioning correctly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Miller, Brian Salazar, Sumedh Mokashi
  • Publication number: 20130221981
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of systems for checking an electrical connection between a vehicle and a trailer. In one embodiment, a trailer light checking system for a vehicle comprises a plurality of exterior vehicle lights and a terminal connection configured to electrically connect each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights to a respective trailer light. The trailer light checking system also comprises a lighting control system having a trailer connection checking mode configured to check the terminal connection by simulating manual operation of each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights, such that a respective trailer light will actuate in combination with the simulated manual operation of each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights if the terminal connection and the respective trailer light are functioning correctly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Richard MILLER, Brian Salazar
  • Publication number: 20130200645
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an adaptable vehicular storage system to secure and store cargo items. In one embodiment, a panel is incorporated inside a vehicle which defines at least one vertical surface, and attachment members are selectively positionable to attach cargo items to the panel. The adaptable vehicular storage system can also comprise cargo bins, nets, and rails to allow storage of different cargo items. The different attachment members can be positioned on the panel to customize the storage system to adapt to secure cargo items based on the cargos size and shape, and the vehicles' storage space and location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Miller, Tim Franklin
  • Patent number: 8448801
    Abstract: A spin lock container comprising a container member having a bottom, an upper annular rim and a substantially continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the rim, the bottom and side wall defining a first member cavity, the rim including a first member skirt having a plurality of first threads, the plurality of first threads having substantially equidistant engagement points; and a closure member having a peripheral sealing portion and an inner sealing portion, the peripheral sealing portion including a sealing liner and a skirt having a plurality of second threads adapted and positioned to cooperate with the first threads, wherein sealable engagement of the container member and closure member is effectuated when the first and second threads are fully aligned and the inner sealing member is adapted to sealingly engage an inner container member, the inner container member fitting inside the outer container member when the peripheral sealing member is engaged with the outer container membe
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: John E. Rusnak, Lawrence John Racana, Richard Miller, Edward B. Tucker
  • Patent number: 8433598
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide for providing future job information. According to embodiments, a method for providing future job information is provided. According to the method, a number of non-dispatched jobs within a future time frame for a plurality of buckets and a plurality of turfs is determined. A numeric indicator indicating the number of non-dispatched jobs associated with at least one turf and at least one bucket is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Ingman, Robert Cole, Richard Miller
  • Patent number: 8426428
    Abstract: Provided herein are electrophilically enhanced kinase inhibitors of Formula I. Also provided herein are methods of making and utilizing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Principia Biopharma, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Miller
  • Patent number: 8380744
    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: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Ingman, Robert Cole, Richard Miller
  • Publication number: 20130014062
    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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Ingman, Robert Cole, Richard Miller
  • Publication number: 20130008897
    Abstract: A spin lock container comprising a container member having a bottom, an upper annular rim and a substantially continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the rim, the bottom and side wall defining a first member cavity, the rim including a first member skirt having a plurality of first threads, the plurality of first threads having substantially equidistant engagement points; and a closure member having a peripheral sealing portion and an inner sealing portion, the peripheral sealing portion including a sealing liner and a skirt having a plurality of second threads adapted and positioned to cooperate with the first threads, wherein sealable engagement of the container member and closure member is effectuated when the first and second threads are fully aligned and the inner sealing member is adapted to sealingly engage an inner container member, the inner container member fitting inside the outer container member when the peripheral sealing member is engaged with the outer container membe
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: John E. Rusnak, Lawrence John Racana, Richard Miller, Edward B. Tucker
  • Patent number: D691686
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: M.Y. Products, LLC
    Inventors: Long Yu, Richard Miller