Patents by Inventor Stephen C. Miller

Stephen C. 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).

  • Riser pipe fairing
    Patent number: 4474129
    Abstract: A fairing for riser pipe immersed in a fluid medium, usually fresh water or sea water. The fairing is constructed of syntatic foam and is compatible with existing systems. The fairing may be removably secured to riser buoyancy modules. The fairing has special fluid flow characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1984
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.
    Inventors: Louie W. Watkins, Stephen C. Miller
  • Plasma assisted deposition system
    Patent number: 4439463
    Abstract: Process for use in the deposition of a semiconductor film involves: producing a stream of reactive gaseous species within a first chamber, the reactive species containing a substance to be included within the film; passing the reactive species to a work environment distinct from the first chamber; and incorporating the substance from the reactive species into a film deposited within the work environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1984
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventor: Stephen C. Miller