Patents by Inventor Shawn Christopher Miller

Shawn Christopher 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: 11499589
    Abstract: An apparatus is described for interconnecting a steering knuckle and lower suspension arm. The apparatus includes a ball joint assembly having a height adjustment feature and a non-concentric ball and shaft that together allow for increased range of camber adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Northstar Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Christopher Miller, Spenser Ryan Shimek, Jeffrey Michael Goranson
  • Patent number: 11254176
    Abstract: An apparatus is described for interconnecting a steering knuckle and lower suspension arm. The apparatus includes a ball joint assembly having a lateral adjustment feature that allows for increased range of adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Northstar Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Ryshavy, Kurt P. Vinje, Shawn Christopher Miller
  • Publication number: 20210372463
    Abstract: An apparatus is described for interconnecting a steering knuckle and lower suspension arm. The apparatus includes a ball joint assembly having a height adjustment feature and a non-concentric ball and shaft that together allow for increased range of camber adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Northstar Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Christopher Miller, Spenser Ryan Shimek, Jeffrey Michael Goranson
  • Patent number: 11131337
    Abstract: An apparatus is described for interconnecting a steering knuckle and lower suspension arm. The apparatus includes a ball joint assembly having a height adjustment feature and a non-concentric ball and shaft that together allow for increased range of camber adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Northstar Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Christopher Miller, Spenser Ryan Shimek, Jeffrey Michael Goranson
  • Patent number: 10994580
    Abstract: An apparatus is described for interconnecting a steering knuckle and lower suspension arm. The apparatus includes a ball joint assembly having a lateral adjustment feature that allows for increased range of adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Northstar Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Ryshavy, Kurt P. Vinje, Spenser R. Shimek, Shawn Christopher Miller
  • Patent number: 10543715
    Abstract: A corrosion-resistant wheel centering sleeve is provided to aid in centering a wheel about a wheel hub. The wheel centering sleeves have an adjustable thickness in order to coordinate with various-sized gap spaces in the wheel hole between the wheel and the stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Stempf Automotive Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Ryshavy, William C. Fitzgerald, David Jon Emanuelson, Shawn Christopher Miller
  • Publication number: 20180065411
    Abstract: A corrosion-resistant wheel centering sleeve is provided to aid in centering a wheel about a wheel hub. The wheel centering sleeves have an adjustable thickness in order to coordinate with various-sized gap spaces in the wheel hole between the wheel and the stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: John W. Ryshavy, William C. Fitzgerald, David Jon Emanuelson, Shawn Christopher Miller
  • Patent number: 9233589
    Abstract: An apparatus is described for increasing a range of adjustment of a suspension system. The apparatus includes a cam bolt having an internal cam feature and external cam feature that together allow for increased range of adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Northstar Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Shawn Christopher Miller
  • Patent number: 9233588
    Abstract: An apparatus is described for increasing a range of height adjustment of a strut suspension system. The apparatus includes multiple spacers that together allow for increased range of adjustment and ease of installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Stempf Automotive Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Christopher Miller, John W. Ryshavy
  • Publication number: 20150197128
    Abstract: An apparatus is described for increasing a range of height adjustment of a strut suspension system. The apparatus includes multiple spacers that together allow for increased range of adjustment and ease of installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: Sternpf Automotive Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Christopher Miller, John W. Ryshavy
  • Patent number: 8720923
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension lift kit includes a first suspension lift component having a first interlocking pattern, and a second suspension lift component having a second interlocking pattern. The first and second interlocking patterns are selectively engagable with one another to prevent relative motion among the first and second components along an interfacial plane. Each of the first and second suspension lift components are specifically configured to be employed individually or in combination between a vehicular suspension and a vehicular axle to provide a selected extent of suspension lift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Stempf Automotive Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ryshavy, James Ryshavy, Shawn Christopher Miller
  • Publication number: 20130292919
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension lift kit includes a first suspension lift component having a first interlocking pattern, and a second suspension lift component having a second interlocking pattern. The first and second interlocking patterns are selectively engagable with one another to prevent relative motion among the first and second components along an interfacial plane. Each of the first and second suspension lift components are specifically configured to be employed individually or in combination between a vehicular suspension and a vehicular axle to provide a selected extent of suspension lift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: John Ryshavy, James Ryshavy, Shawn Christopher Miller
  • Patent number: 8480108
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension lift kit includes a first suspension lift component having a first interlocking pattern, and a second suspension lift component having a second interlocking pattern. The first and second interlocking patterns are selectively engagable with one another to prevent relative motion among the first and second components along an interfacial plane. Each of the first and second suspension lift components are specifically configured to be employed individually or in combination between a vehicular suspension and a vehicular axle to provide a selected extent of suspension lift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Stempf Automotive Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Ryshavy, Shawn Christopher Miller, James R. Ryshavy
  • Publication number: 20130049319
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension lift kit includes a first suspension lift component having a first interlocking pattern, and a second suspension lift component having a second interlocking pattern. The first and second interlocking patterns are selectively engagable with one another to prevent relative motion among the first and second components along an interfacial plane. Each of the first and second suspension lift components are specifically configured to be employed individually or in combination between a vehicular suspension and a vehicular axle to provide a selected extent of suspension lift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: John W. Ryshavy, Shawn Christopher Miller, James R. Ryshavy
  • Patent number: 8317211
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension lift kit includes a first suspension lift component having a first interlocking pattern, and a second suspension lift component having a second interlocking pattern. The first and second interlocking patterns are selectively matingly engagable with one another to prevent relative motion among the first and second components along an interfacial plane. Each of the first and second suspension lift components are specifically configured to be employed individually or in combination between a vehicular leaf spring suspension and a vehicular axle housing to provide a selected extent of suspension lift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Stempf Automotive Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Ryshavy, Shawn Christopher Miller, James R. Ryshavy
  • Patent number: 8044090
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), which are antagonists of the 5-HT6 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Eli Lilly
    Inventors: Zhaogen Chen, Michael Philip Cohen, Matthew Joseph Fisher, Bruno Giethlen, James Ronald Gillig, Jefferson Ray McCowan, Shawn Christopher Miller, John Mehnert Schaus
  • Publication number: 20090306110
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), which are antagonists of the 5-HT6 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Zhaogen Chen, Michael Philip Cohen, Matthew Joseph Fisher, Bruno Giethlen, James Ronald Gillig, Jefferson Ray McCowan, Shawn Christopher Miller, John Mehnert Schaus
  • Patent number: 7157488
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are antagonists of the 5-HT6 receptor. The present invention further provides a method of treating disorders associated with 5-HT6 receptors, including schizophrenia, anxiety, Alzheimer's disease, and cognitive disorders selected from the group consisting of age-related cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia, comprising: administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Zhaogen Chen, Michael Philip Cohen, Matthew Joseph Fisher, Bruno Giethlen, James Ronald Gillig, Jefferson Ray McCowan, Shawn Christopher Miller, John Mehnert Schaus
  • Patent number: D731367
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Stempf Automotive Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Christopher Miller, John W. Ryshavy
  • Patent number: D731368
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Stempf Automotive Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Christopher Miller, John W. Ryshavy