Patents by Inventor Robert J. Miller

Robert J. 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).

  • Method of manufacturing a finned semiconductor device structure
    Patent number: 8466034
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a finned semiconductor device structure is provided. The method begins by providing a substrate having bulk semiconductor material. The method continues by forming a semiconductor fin structure from the bulk semiconductor material, depositing an insulating material overlying the semiconductor fin structure such that the insulating material fills space adjacent to the semiconductor fin structure, and planarizing the deposited insulating material and the semiconductor fin structure to create a flat surface. Thereafter, a replacement gate procedure is performed to form a gate structure transversely overlying the semiconductor fin structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Globalfoundries, Inc.
    Inventors: Witold Maszara, Robert J. Miller
  • System and method of increasing poker tournament pools and number of payout positions
    Patent number: 8449365
    Abstract: A second optional poker tournament fee allows participating players a chance to receive a payout when finishing the poker tournament in one of one or more extra bubble spots. So, if the player finishes close to the conventional bubble position the player may receive a payout if he or she paid the second optional fee. The number of extra spots is based on the number of second optional fees paid. In one version, if no players finish in the extra bubble spots the house collects the second optional fees as profits. In another version, the second optional fees, or a portion thereof, are used to increase the payouts associated with the conventional payout scheme independent of the second optional fees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Bubbleproof Me, LLC
    Inventors: Robert V. Nardizzi, Robert J. Miller
  • Gas turbine engine
    Patent number: 8413418
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine (10) having a pressure-rise combustor (30) and the pressure-rise combustor (30) is positioned upstream of a stage of turbine nozzle guide vanes (32). The vanes (33) of the stage of turbine nozzle guide vanes (32) forms an ejector and each of the vanes (33) has an upstream portion (34) and a downstream portion (36). The upstream portions (34) of the vanes (33) have leading edges (38) and the upstream portions (34) are arranged substantially straight and parallel to define constant area mixing passages (40) for a flow of gases there-through. The downstream portions (36) of the vanes (33) are arranged at an angle to the upstream portions (34) of the vanes (33) to turn the flow of gases there-through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce PLC
    Inventors: Samuel A. Mason, Mark D. Taylor, Torbjorn O. Lindquist, Robert J. Miller, Jonathan J. H. Heffer
  • ARRAY FOR SENSING AND INDUCING STRAIN IN AN ADHESIVELY BONDED JOINT INCLUDING MAGNETOSTRICTIVE MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20130081475
    Abstract: Sensing strain in an adhesively bonded joint includes inducing a strain wave in the joint, and sensing a change in local magnetic characteristics in the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert J. Miller, Gary E. Georgeson
  • SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE FABRICATION METHODS WITH ENHANCED CONTROL IN RECESSING PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20130078791
    Abstract: Semiconductor device fabrication methods having enhanced control in recessing processes are provided. In a method for fabricating a semiconductor device or plurality of them, a structure is formed. The method includes preparing a limited amount of the structure having a depth of less than ten atomic layers for removal. Further, the method includes performing a removal process to remove the limited amount of the structure. The method repeats preparation of successive limited amounts of the structure for removal, and performance of the removal process to form a recess at an upper portion of the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Ruilong Xie, Robert J. Miller
  • Finned semiconductor device with oxygen diffusion barrier regions, and related fabrication methods
    Patent number: 8354719
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and related fabrication methods are provided. One exemplary fabrication method forms a fin arrangement overlying an oxide layer, where the fin arrangement includes one or more semiconductor fin structures. The method continues by nitriding exposed portions of the oxide layer without nitriding the one or more semiconductor fin structures, resulting in nitrided portions of the oxide layer. Thereafter, a gate structure is formed transversely overlying the fin arrangement, and overlying the exposed portions of the oxide layer. The nitrided portions of the oxide layer substantially inhibit diffusion of oxygen from the oxide layer into the gate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Inc.
    Inventors: Kisik Choi, Robert J. Miller
  • Aircraft structures bonded with adhesive including magnetostrictive material
    Patent number: 8343298
    Abstract: First and second aircraft structures are bonded together with an adhesive including strain-sensitive magnetostrictive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Diane C. Rawlings, Robert J. Miller, Kenneth A. Krienke, James H. Mabe, Robert T. Ruggeri, Dan J. Clingman
  • Magnetic heating blanket
    Patent number: 8330086
    Abstract: A heating blanket comprises a conductor for receiving current and generating a magnetic field in response to the current. The heating blanket may include a susceptor sleeve formed of magnetic material having a Curie temperature. The susceptor sleeve may extend along the conductor and may be inductively heated in response to the magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Miller, David F. Taylor, Marc R. Matsen
  • AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES BONDED WITH ADHESIVE INCLUDING MAGNETOSTRICTIVE MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20120305167
    Abstract: First and second aircraft structures are bonded together with an adhesive including strain-sensitive magnetostrictive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Diane C. Rawlings, Robert J. Miller, Kenneth A. Krienke, James H. Mabe, Robert T. Ruggeri, Dan J. Clingman
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INCREASING POKER TOURNAMENT POOLS AND NUMBER OF PAYOUT POSITIONS
    Publication number: 20120264498
    Abstract: A second optional poker tournament fee allows participating players a chance to receive a payout when finishing the poker tournament in one of one or more extra bubble spots. So, if the player finishes close to the conventional bubble position the player may receive a payout if he or she paid the second optional fee. The number of extra spots is based on the number of second optional fees paid. In one version, if no players finish in the extra bubble spots the house collects the second optional fees as profits. In another version, the second optional fees, or a portion thereof, are used to increase the payouts associated with the conventional payout scheme independent of the second optional fees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Robert V. Nardizzi, Robert J. Miller
  • System and method of increasing poker tournament pools and number of payout positions
    Patent number: 8272933
    Abstract: A second optional poker tournament fee allows participating players a chance to receive a payout when finishing the poker tournament in one of one or more extra bubble spots. So, if the player finishes close to the conventional bubble position the player may receive a payout if he or she paid the second optional fee. The number of extra spots is based on the number of second optional fees paid. In one version, if no players finish in the extra bubble spots the house collects the second optional fees as profits. In another version, the second optional fees, or a portion thereof, are used to increase the payouts associated with the conventional payout scheme independent of the second optional fees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Bubbleproof Me, LLC
    Inventors: Robert V. Nardizzi, Robert J. Miller
  • Measurement of strain in an adhesively bonded joint including magnetostrictive material
    Patent number: 8250928
    Abstract: Sensing strain in an adhesively bonded joint includes inducing a strain wave in the joint, and sensing a change in local magnetic characteristics in the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Miller, Gary E. Georgeson
  • Wireless communication system for a roll-up door
    Patent number: 8237383
    Abstract: A door system includes a support connected to a structure, and a door mounted on the support and movable relative to the support between an opened position and a closed position. The door includes a detection device and a remote module coupled to the detection device. The remote module includes a battery and an RF module for supporting two-way communication and sending signals indicative of the status of the detection device and the battery. The door system also includes a motor to drive the door, and a controller to control the motor. The controller includes a user interface and a memory. The door system also includes a base module coupled to the controller for receiving signals from the remote module. The received signals are indicative of the status of the detection device and the battery. The base module also sends signals related to successful transmission acknowledgements to the remote module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Assa Abloy Entrance Systems AB
    Inventors: William W Shier, Lee H Theusch, Allan B Czubin, Robert J Miller
  • SMART HEATING BLANKET
    Publication number: 20120145702
    Abstract: A heating blanket may include a conductor for receiving electrical current and generating a magnetic field in response to the electrical current. A plurality of sleeve segments may be mounted on the conductor in end-to-end relation to one another. Each one of the sleeve segments may be formed of magnetic material having a Curie temperature. The sleeve segments may be inductively heated in response to the magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Miller, David F. Taylor, Marc R. Matsen
  • Method of Manufacturing a Transmission Clutch Assembly with Reduced Squawk
    Publication number: 20120111693
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a transmission clutch assembly configured to reduce squawk during engagement, the method including: forming a clutch component; and coupling a plurality of mass dampers to the clutch component to split a mode of vibration for the clutch component during engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Jim Chern, Carl Garbacik, Robert J. Miller, Jau-Wen Tseng
  • Semiconductor device having localized extremely thin silicon on insulator channel region
    Publication number: 20120104498
    Abstract: A method of forming a transistor device includes forming a dummy gate stack structure over an SOI starting substrate, comprising a bulk layer, a global BOX layer over the bulk layer, and an SOI layer over the global BOX layer. Self-aligned trenches are formed completely through portions of the SOI layer and the global BOX layer at source and drain regions. Silicon is epitaxially regrown in the source and drain regions, with a local BOX layer re-established in the epitaxially regrown silicon, adjacent to the global BOX layer. A top surface of the local BOX layer is below a top surface of the global BOX layer. Embedded source and drain stressors are formed in the source and drain regions, adjacent a channel region. Silicide contacts are formed on the source and drain regions. The dummy gate stack structure is removed, and a final gate stack structure is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicants: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION, ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Amlan Majumdar, Robert J. Miller, Muralidhar Ramachandran
  • WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A ROLL-UP DOOR
    Publication number: 20120031567
    Abstract: A door system includes a support connected to a structure, and a door mounted on the support and movable relative to the support between an opened position and a closed position. The door includes a detection device and a remote module coupled to the detection device. The remote module includes a battery and an RF module for supporting two-way communication and sending signals indicative of the status of the detection device and the battery. The door system also includes a motor to drive the door, and a controller to control the motor. The controller includes a user interface and a memory. The door system also includes a base module coupled to the controller for receiving signals from the remote module. The received signals are indicative of the status of the detection device and the battery. The base module also sends signals related to successful transmission acknowledgements to the remote module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Albany International Corp.
    Inventors: William W. SHIER, Lee H. Theusch, Allan B. Czubin, Robert J. Miller
  • OLIGOSACCHARIDE-PROTEIN CONJUGATES
    Publication number: 20110300120
    Abstract: Provided herein are conjugates comprising a protein and an oligosaccharide of one of Formulae I-VI. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such conjugates. Further provided herein are methods of treating a lysosomal storage disorder in a mammal by administration of an oligosaccharide-glycoprotein conjugate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Luis Z. Avila, Clark Q. Pan, Patrick Finn, John Harrahy, Qun Zhou, Yunxiang Zhu, Paul A. Konowicz, Duncan E. Paterson, Andreas Peer, Joseph P. Kutzko, Michael R. Reardon, James E. Stefano, Xiaoyang Zheng, Robert J. Miller, Lauren Young
  • Wireless communication system for a roll-up door
    Patent number: 8063592
    Abstract: A door system includes a support connected to a structure, and a door mounted on the support and movable relative to the support between an opened position and a closed position. The door includes a detection device and a remote module coupled to the detection device. The remote module includes a battery and an RF module for supporting two-way communication and sending signals indicative of the status of the detection device and the battery. The door system also includes a motor to drive the door, and a controller to control the motor. The controller includes a user interface and a memory. The door system also includes a base module coupled to the controller for receiving signals from the remote module. The received signals are indicative of the status of the detection device and the battery. The base module also sends signals related to successful transmission acknowledgements to the remote module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Albany International Corp
    Inventors: William W. Shier, Lee H. Theusch, Allan B. Czubin, Robert J. Miller
  • Vehicle transmission with jet pump
    Patent number: 8047807
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle transmission with jet pump. The jet pump includes a hydraulic control system that has a nozzle fitted between a first and second housing. The nozzle is separable from the first and second housing. The hydraulic control system is configured to produce a jet stream of fluid through a center section of the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Robeck, Robert J. Miller, Lee J. Becker, Mark R. Dobson