Patents by Inventor Scott A. Miller

Scott 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).

  • Publication number: 20250143497
    Abstract: A carpet pile seam roller includes handle and a roller, the roller attached to the handle. The handle includes a first recess adapted to receive at least a first portion of a first hand of a user, and a second recess adapted to receive at least a first portion of a second hand of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: Q.E.P. Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Scott MILLER, Joseph DEGUGLIMO
  • Publication number: 20250134650
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering an implant to an eye using a push rod and hydraulic fluid flow or pressure. An implant may be stored, advanced, and delivered to an eye using hydraulic fluid, which can be stored in the apparatus or a sterile container and delivered through the push rod. The plunger may rigidly advance the implant to a sealed position in a first phase, and then the implant may be advanced into the eye via hydraulic pressure or fluid flow in a second phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Kathryn Hendrickson, Jestwin Edwin Lee, IV, Todd Taber, Stephen John Collins, Ryan Michael Miller, Thaddeus Scott Milburn
  • Publication number: 20250136548
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure include compounds having Formula (X). Disclosed embodiments also include compositions comprising at least one compound according to the present disclosure, such as from 5% to 70% of at least one compound according to the present disclosure, at a dosage of from 0.1 mg to about 10,000 mg, and further comprising an excipient, an adjuvant, a carrier, and/or at least one additional biologically active compound other than a compound according to the present disclosure. Disclosed compounds and/or can be administered to a subject multiple times per day, such as 1 to 3 times per day, and/or periodically, such as every 2 to 7 days, for a variety of reasons, such as to increase neuronal plasticity, to treat a neurological disease, to treat a neuropsychiatric disease, to elicit a biological response, such as by activating a 5-HT2A receptor, or to increase at least one of translation, transcription, or secretion of neurotrophic factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Matthew DUNCTON, Samuel CLARK, Scott MILLER
  • Publication number: 20250138513
    Abstract: A cloud-based industrial data services (IDS) architecture leverage smart tags, asset models, and data service applications to facilitate secure transaction and exchange of contextualized factory data between different parties as part of a combined technology and commerce platform, or to perform provide asset owners with insights into operation of their industrial assets. The IDS platform supports a set of services that connect providers of smart industrial devices to plant floor and systems owned by the end users of these devices. The cloud-based platform allows asset providers to publish data service applications for purchase and use by end users of their assets, and allows equipment owners to control remote access to selected sets of their industrial data via the cloud platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: JOACHIM THOMSEN, STEPHEN C. BRIANT, MANUEL SUKERMAN, JUERGEN K. WEINHOFER, SUJEET CHAND, SCOTT A. MILLER, NOEL HENDERSON, BRUCE E. HAMMON
  • Patent number: 12286270
    Abstract: A transport assembly with an upper part including a plurality of sleeves, each sleeve extending along a sleeve axis between a top opening and a bottom opening, wherein the plurality of sleeves are arranged with their respective axes in parallel to one another, and a lower part including a plate with a plurality of apertures that each extend through the plate. The upper part and the lower part can be coupled such that each bottom opening is arranged adjacent to one of the plurality of apertures, and the upper part and the lower part can be moved relative to one another between a closed configuration in which a perimeter of each bottom opening intersects a perimeter of a corresponding aperture at two or more points, and an open configuration in which the perimeter of each bottom opening is aligned with or is enclosed by the perimeter of a corresponding aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignees: Gerresheimer Glas GmbH, Stevanato Group S.p.A.
    Inventors: Nicole Hutterer, Andreas Fraas, Ricardo Colchado, Stephen Flynn, Braden Miller, Scott Rosenman, Alessio Bonati, Michele Guasti, Marco Canestraro, Riccardo Prete, Gianpaolo Bertolin, Michael-Martin Strehl
  • Publication number: 20250116853
    Abstract: Systems and methods are providing for endoscopically visualizing tissue within a patient. In one aspect, an endoscope comprises an elongate shaft having a distal end and a proximal end and a visualization section at the distal end of the shaft. The visualization section includes a proximal surface and an outer surface spaced apart from the proximal surface. At least one of the proximal surface or the outer surface of the visualization section has an average surface roughness less than about 50 nanometers RMS. The endoscope allows improved remote visualization while not interfering with the autofocus feature of a video capture system and not causing increased light reflectance and glare due to improved surface finish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventor: Scott Miller
  • Patent number: 12269950
    Abstract: A composition and a method for preparing a polymer composite article. The composition comprises (A) a filler in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. The composition also comprises (B) a polymer in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. %, wherein the (B) polymer is selected from polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, or combinations thereof. Further, the composition comprises (C) an organopolysiloxane in an amount of from greater than 0 to 10 wt. %; the (C) organopolysiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group and a viscosity of from 1,000 to 60,000 mPa·s at 25° C. The ranges for components (A)-(C) arc based on the total weight of components (A), (B) and (C) in the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignees: DOW SILICONES CORPORATION, DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Keith Bruce, Igor Chorvath, Marc-Andre Courtemanche, Jon V. Degroot, Jr., Sean Gaal, Craig Gross, James Keenihan, Shawn Mealey, Scott Miller, Tom Parsons, Andrew Schlader, Cristina Serrat, Lauren Tonge
  • Patent number: 12271385
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer storage media for providing observation stream data of security incidents using an observation stream engine in a security management system. An observation stream framework supports continuously generating and presenting observation stream data that facilitates developing a working hypothesis of an active security incident. The observation stream framework can also include observation stream query-types that can be selected for running queries against a plurality of security data sources. In operation, an observation stream query is accessed. The observation stream query is a user-generated observation stream query associated with an observation stream query-type. The observation stream query-type comprises parameters for querying a plurality of security data sources and dynamic tracking of a security incident. The observation stream query is executed and observation stream data is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Gueorgui Bonov Chkodrov, Ryan John Littlefield, Jeffrey Scott Shaw, Zane Alexander Coppedge, Ying Qian, Dan Alexandru Nicolescu, Anitta M Miller, Khoi Hong, Justin Matthew Powell
  • Publication number: 20250102928
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multi-objective alignments in imprinting (e.g., single-sided or double-sided) are provided. An example system includes rollers for moving a template roll, a stage for holding a substrate, a dispenser for dispensing resist on the substrate, a light source for curing the resist to form an imprint on the substrate when a template of the template roll is pressed into the resist on the substrate, a first inspection system for registering a fiducial mark of the template to determine a template offset, a second inspection system for registering the imprint on the substrate to determine a wafer registration offset between a target location and an actual location of the imprint, and a controller for controlling to move the substrate with the resist below the template based on the template offset, and determine an overlay bias of the imprint on the substrate based on the wafer registration offset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Jeremy Lee Sevier, Satish Sadam, Joseph Michael Imhof, Kang LUO, Kangkang Wang, Roy Matthew Patterson, Qizhen XUE, Brett William Best, Charles Scott Carden, Matthew S. Shafran, Michael Nevin MILLER
  • Patent number: 12256893
    Abstract: A coupler device for a forward viewing endoscope comprises a main body having a proximal end configured to attach to the distal end portion of the endoscope and a distal end portion that at least partially seals the distal end portion of the scope and allows for viewing of the surgical site. The coupler device may include a flexible working channel extension for attachment to the working channel of the endoscope. The coupler device provides a protective cover to reduce the ingress of debris, fluid, bacteria, or other unwanted matter from the working end of the endoscope which could lead to infection and decreased performance of the scope. A kit for use in an endoscopic procedure on a patient comprises the coupler device and an end viewing endoscope having a working channel, a light and a camera lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Inventor: Scott Miller
  • Patent number: 12257929
    Abstract: A seating arrangement for a vehicle is shown to include a plurality of seats, including at least two front seats, at least two rear seats, and a rear jump seat positioned intermediate the two rear seats. The jump seat comprises a seat back which is positioned rearwardly of the rear seats, and the rear seats are movable laterally between a first position where the rear seats are proximate to each other and generally covering the seat back of the jump seat, and a second position where the rear seats are spaced apart from each other and the seat back of the jump seat is exposed. The arrangement may also include rear seats which are rotatable relative to the seat backs to provide a storage surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Travis J. Saari, Rory A. Lindeberg, Scott A. Miller
  • Patent number: 12252047
    Abstract: A back pad assembly for a material handling vehicle is provided that includes a back pad, a framework, and a mounting frame. The back pad includes a center portion, a first side portion, and a second side portion. The first side portion defines a first curved profile, and the second side portion defines a second curved profile. The first curved profile and the second curved profile are arranged on laterally-opposing sides of the center portion. The framework includes a first mounting bar and a second mounting bar. The framework is coupled to the back pad. The first and second mounting bars are adjustably supported by the mounting frame to enable the back pad to be selectively mounted at varying heights along the mounting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: The Raymond Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel B. Miller, Gregory W. Smiley, Joseph T. Yahner, Kurt R. Lutz, Kurt R. Werner, Michael W. Konieczny, Frank J. Witkowski, III, Howard Scott Ryan
  • Patent number: 12245753
    Abstract: A device having an optical element with a conductive coating. The device may include an optical element, a conductive material and at least one connector. The conductive material is disposed on at least a portion of the optical element. The optical element, for example, may be an object lens of an endoscope or an optical coupler. The connectors (acting as terminal(s)) are capable of providing energy (such as electrical energy) to the conductive material. In one aspect, the conductive material is an optically transparent material. Advantageously, the device may allow visualization of an object—such as body tissue or other matter—concurrent with the application of energy to the object via the conductive coating. This allows the user to observe the alteration of tissue and other matter in real time as the energy is delivered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: GI SCIENTIFIC, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Miller, Frank Carter, Adnan Merchant, Carl Gauger
  • Publication number: 20250066173
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a base assembly and a lift assembly configured to raise or lower a platform coupled. The lift assembly includes an arm rotatable relative to the base assembly by a first pivot pin, and a rotary sensor. The rotary sensor monitors a rotation of one of the arm or the first pivot pin and includes a mounting cup configured to receive a portion of the first pivot pin, an indicator coupled to one of the portion of the first pivot pin or the mounting cup, an electronic sensor coupled to the other of the portion of the first pivot pin or the mounting cup and configured to monitor a rotation of the indicator, and a resilient member configured to exert at least one of an axial force or torsional force on the mounting cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Wenton Miller, Scott Riley, Daniel Yednock
  • Publication number: 20250066176
    Abstract: A system may include a boom assembly comprising a base member and an extension member. The system may include a hydraulic assembly comprising: a cylinder housing having an internal cavity, a piston positioned partially within the internal cavity and coupled to the extension member at a distal end of the piston, a piston head coupled to the piston at a proximal end of the piston, the piston head located within the cylinder, a pressure tube coupled to the cylinder and positioned within the internal cavity, a sensor element extending within the pressure tube, and a magnet coupled to the piston and proximate at least a portion of the sensor element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Wenton Miller, Scott Riley, Aaron Powers, James Smyly
  • Publication number: 20250066175
    Abstract: A lift device may include a chassis. A lift device may include a turntable coupled to the chassis, the turntable comprising an internal frame and an external body. A lift device may include a lift assembly coupled to the turntable, the lift assembly configured to raise or lower a platform coupled to the lift assembly, wherein the external body comprises a plurality of body panels removably coupled to the internal frame to substantially enclose the internal frame and form an internal cavity, and wherein at least one of the plurality of body panels is a front panel comprising a counterweight. The front panel may be selected from a plurality of front panels based on one or more characteristics of the lift device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Ignacy Puszkiewicz, Matthew Gilbride, Jesse Holmes, Jacob Josiah Richards, Wenton Miller, Scott Riley
  • Patent number: 12237603
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for coupling electrodes to electrical components that may be utilized in a variety of applications to collect data from the electrodes. In one embodiment, an electrode connection system to couple an electrode to an electrical component. The electrode connection system includes the electrical connector body comprising a PCB assembly cavity and an electrode channel. An electrode clamp coupled to the electrical connector body may include an engaging mechanism and at least one electrode clamp pad protrusion to couple an at least one electrode pad to an at least one connector pad. The PCB assembly may include at least one connector pad. The electrode may comprise at least one electrically active electrode pad. The electrical component may collect data from the electrode or stimulate tissue utilizing the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Inventors: Jose Ortega, Alexander Thiessen, Scott Darold Hiatt, Andrew Miller Wilder
  • Publication number: 20250057406
    Abstract: Devices, methods and kits for cleaning and/or drying endoscopic instruments, such as endoscopes, are provided. In one aspect, a drying device for use with an endoscopic instrument comprises an elongate member configured for advancement through an internal lumen within the endoscopic instrument and a drying member removably coupled to a portion of the elongate member. At least a portion of the drying member has an outer diameter greater than an outer diameter of the elongate member and may be shaped and configured to substantially maintain contact with a wall of the lumen as the elongate member is advanced through the lumen. The elongate member and the drying member are sterilized or disinfected so that the disinfected and/or sterilized device channel is not compromised by the drying process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Scott MILLER, Frank CARTER, Carl GAUGER
  • Publication number: 20250058704
    Abstract: A tank vehicle adapted to hold a load and having a traveling lighting assembly. The tank vehicle includes a main body that is adapted to carry the load, a false bulkhead removably engaged with the main body where the false bulkhead is located at a distance away from one of a front bulkhead and a rear bulkhead of the main body, and a frame operably engaged with the main body at one of the front bulkhead and the rear bulkhead. The travel lighting assembly operably engages with one of the rear bulkhead and the false bulkhead. The travel lighting assembly has a plurality of signaling devices that operably engages with and faces into the frame and is configured to emit a set of indicator lights into the frame and through a portion of the false bulkhead and behind the main body to indicate travel of the tank vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Mac LTT, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Maiorana, Anthony Scott Miller, Ryan Joseph Troyer
  • Publication number: 20250051679
    Abstract: Refrigeration lubricants with at least one thiophosphorus additive for use in hydrofluorocarbon refrigeration systems. The thiophosphorus additives may improve the stability and metals and/or refrigerant compatibility of the refrigeration lubricant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: BRIDGETT RAKESTRAW, SCOTT MILLER