Patents by Inventor Stephen L. Miller

Stephen L. 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: 20220137694
    Abstract: A technique to provide power management for multiple dice. The technique provides for determining for each respective die of the multiple dice, power consumption for operating each respective die; and generating a respective signal from each respective die that corresponds to the power consumption of each respective die. The technique further provides for converting each respective signal to a respective analog voltage to drive a common node; and utilizing a charge storage device coupled to the common node to accumulate the respective analog voltages from the dice, where the accumulated voltage indicates total power consumption of the dice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Parry, Stephen L. Miller, Liang Yu
  • Patent number: 11237612
    Abstract: A technique to provide power management for multiple dice. The technique provides for determining for each respective die of the multiple dice, power consumption for operating each respective die; and generating a respective signal from each respective die that corresponds to the power consumption of each respective die. The technique further provides for converting each respective signal to a respective analog voltage to drive a common node; and utilizing a charge storage device coupled to the common node to accumulate the respective analog voltages from the dice, where the accumulated voltage indicates total power consumption of the dice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Parry, Stephen L. Miller, Liang Yu
  • Patent number: 11164784
    Abstract: A technique to provide power management for multiple dice. The technique provides for determining for each respective die of the multiple dice, power consumption for operating each respective die; and generating a respective signal from each respective die that corresponds to the power consumption of each respective die. The technique further provides, for each respective signal, driving a respective open-drain transistor to conduct, in which an output of each open-drain transistor connects to the common node and the common node connects to a reference voltage, to change a voltage of a common node corresponding to the respective signal; and utilizing the voltage of the common node to indicate total power consumption of the dice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Parry, Stephen L. Miller, Liang Yu
  • Publication number: 20210057279
    Abstract: A technique to provide power management for multiple dice. The technique provides for determining for each respective die of the multiple dice, power consumption for operating each respective die; and generating a respective signal from each respective die that corresponds to the power consumption of each respective die. The technique further provides, for each respective signal, driving a respective open-drain transistor to conduct, in which an output of each open-drain transistor connects to the common node and the common node connects to a reference voltage, to change a voltage of a common node corresponding to the respective signal; and utilizing the voltage of the common node to indicate total power consumption of the dice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Parry, Stephen L. Miller, Liang Yu
  • Publication number: 20210055776
    Abstract: A technique to provide power management for multiple dice. The technique provides for determining for each respective die of the multiple dice, power consumption for operating each respective die; and generating a respective signal from each respective die that corresponds to the power consumption of each respective die. The technique further provides for converting each respective signal to a respective analog voltage to drive a common node; and utilizing a charge storage device coupled to the common node to accumulate the respective analog voltages from the dice, where the accumulated voltage indicates total power consumption of the dice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Parry, Stephen L. Miller, Liang Yu
  • Patent number: 10884480
    Abstract: A technique to provide power management for multiple dice. The technique provides for determining for each respective die of the multiple dice, power consumption for operating each respective die; and generating a respective analog current from each respective die that corresponds to the power consumption of each respective die. The technique further provides for driving each respective analog current onto a common node that results in a cumulative analog current; and utilizing the cumulative analog current at the common node to indicate total power consumption of the dice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Parry, Stephen L. Miller, Liang Yu
  • Patent number: 10845867
    Abstract: A technique to provide power management for multiple dice. The technique provides for determining for each respective die of the multiple dice, power consumption for operating each respective die; and generating a respective analog current from each respective die that corresponds to the power consumption of each respective die. The technique further provides for driving each respective analog current onto a common node that results in a cumulative analog current; and utilizing the cumulative analog current at the common node to indicate total power consumption of the dice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Parry, Stephen L. Miller, Liang Yu
  • Patent number: 10435312
    Abstract: A multi-stage cavitation subassembly is described. The multi-stage cavitation subassembly includes: (i) a first cavitation-inducing feature for cavitating a fluid; (ii) a second cavitation-inducing feature that is located downstream from the first cavitation-inducing feature and is designed to cavitate the fluid after the fluid has undergone cavitation in the first cavitation-inducing feature; and (iii) a velocity-imparting component that, in a state of motion and when in contact with the fluid, imparts the fluid with sufficient velocity after the fluid has undergone cavitation in the first cavitation-inducing feature so that the fluid traverses from the first cavitation-inducing feature to the second cavitation-inducing feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: BURST ENERGIES INC.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Miller, Naresh Mahamuni
  • Publication number: 20160185624
    Abstract: A multi-stage cavitation subassembly is described. The multi-stage cavitation subassembly includes: (i) a first cavitation-inducing feature for cavitating a fluid; (ii) a second cavitation-inducing feature that is located downstream from the first cavitation-inducing feature and is designed to cavitate the fluid after the fluid has undergone cavitation in the first cavitation-inducing feature; and (iii) a velocity-imparting component that, in a state of motion and when in contact with the fluid, imparts the fluid with sufficient velocity after the fluid has undergone cavitation in the first cavitation-inducing feature so that the fluid traverses from the first cavitation-inducing feature to the second cavitation-inducing feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen L. MILLER, Naresh MAHAMUNI
  • Publication number: 20150136762
    Abstract: Embodiments of a box cover for positioning over an opening of a concrete box having an outer plastic shell with a top and a walled section extending from the top, and a concrete filler adhered to a lower surface of the top of the outer plastic shell and adhered to an interior surface of the walled section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Donald L. Jensen, Kurt W. Jensen, Stephen L. Miller, Richard L. Miller
  • Patent number: 8821062
    Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The reinforcement structure includes a plastic frame and one or more reinforcing trusses that extend between opposing sidewalls of the plastic frame. The reinforcing trusses also extend substantially between the upper and lower edges of the opposing sidewalls. For example, a reinforcing truss may include a flat truss member that is substantially coplanar with the lower edges of the sidewalls, and an arched truss member that extends towards (but does not reach) a plane defined by the upper edges of the sidewalls. The reinforcing trusses include openings that allow wet concrete to pass through. The sidewalls of the plastic frame protect the edges of the lid from damage. The reinforcing trusses reinforce the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Miller, Stephen L. Miller
  • Publication number: 20130263425
    Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The reinforcement structure includes a plastic frame and one or more reinforcing trusses that extend between opposing sidewalls of the plastic frame. The reinforcing trusses also extend substantially between the upper and lower edges of the opposing sidewalls. For example, a reinforcing truss may include a flat truss member that is substantially coplanar with the lower edges of the sidewalls, and an arched truss member that extends towards (but does not reach) a plane defined by the upper edges of the sidewalls. The reinforcing trusses include openings that allow wet concrete to pass through. The sidewalls of the plastic frame protect the edges of the lid from damage. The reinforcing trusses reinforce the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Richard L. Miller, Stephen L. Miller
  • Patent number: 8469628
    Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The reinforcement structure includes a plastic frame and one or more reinforcing trusses that extend between opposing sidewalls of the plastic frame. The reinforcing trusses also extend substantially between the upper and lower edges of the opposing sidewalls. For example, a reinforcing truss may include a flat truss member that is substantially coplanar with the lower edges of the sidewalls, and an arched truss member that extends towards (but does not reach) a plane defined by the upper edges of the sidewalls. The reinforcing trusses include openings that allow wet concrete to pass through. The sidewalls of the plastic frame protect the edges of the lid from damage. The reinforcing trusses reinforce the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: J.S. Land Management Corporation
    Inventors: Richard L. Miller, Stephen L. Miller
  • Patent number: 8028490
    Abstract: A polymeric chair having a rebar cradle and legs of a T-shaped or U-shaped cross-section diverging downwardly from the cradle. The outer surface portions of the legs define segments of a cone. Inwardly extending web portions reinforce the legs. Feet at the distal ends of the legs are disposed to the inside of the outer surface portions. A flat sand plate for the chair has radially extending slots formed therethrough which are proportioned for snug engagement with side surfaces of the feet. The slots are elongate to accommodate different sized chairs having feet spaced at varying radial dimensions. The web portions taper to optimize their reinforcing function and conserve material. In one embodiment, a ring is formed integrally with the legs intermediate the table and the distal ends of the legs. The chair is of a unitary construction and may have an integrally formed strap for extension over the cradle to secure a rebar in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: MMI Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Kelly, Stephen L. Miller, Richard L. Miller
  • Publication number: 20100329782
    Abstract: A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The reinforcement structure includes a plastic frame and one or more reinforcing trusses that extend between opposing sidewalls of the plastic frame. The reinforcing trusses also extend substantially between the upper and lower edges of the opposing sidewalls. For example, a reinforcing truss may include a flat truss member that is substantially coplanar with the lower edges of the sidewalls, and an arched truss member that extends towards (but does not reach) a plane defined by the upper edges of the sidewalls. The reinforcing trusses include openings that allow wet concrete to pass through. The sidewalls of the plastic frame protect the edges of the lid from damage. The reinforcing trusses reinforce the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: J.S. LAND MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard L. Miller, Stephen L. Miller
  • Publication number: 20090100783
    Abstract: A polymeric chair having a rebar cradle and legs of a T-shaped or U-shaped cross-section diverging downwardly from the cradle. The outer surface portions of the legs define segments of a cone. Inwardly extending web portions reinforce the legs and provide feet at the distal ends of the legs disposed to the inside of the outer surface portions. A flat sand plate for the chair has radially extending slots formed therethrough which are proportioned for snug engagement with side surface of the feet. The slots are elongate to accommodate different sized chairs having fee spaced at varying radial dimensions. The web portions taper to optimize their reinforcing function and conserve material. In one embodiment, a ring is formed integrally with the legs intermediate the table and the distal ends of the legs. The chair is of a unitary construction and may have an integrally formed strap for extension over the cradle to secure a rebar in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: David L. Kelly, Stephen L. Miller, Richard L. Miller
  • Patent number: 7451580
    Abstract: A polymeric chair having a rebar cradle and legs of a T-shaped cross-section diverging downwardly from the cradle. The outer surface portions of the legs are arcuate and define segments of a cone. Inwardly extending web portions reinforce the legs and provide feet at the distal ends of the legs disposed to the inside of the outer surface portions. A flat sand plate for the chair has radially extending slots formed therethrough which are proportioned for snug engagement with side surfaces of the feet. The slots are elongate to accommodate different sized chairs having feet spaced at varying radial dimensions. The web portions taper to optimize their reinforcing function and conserve material. In one embodiment, a ring is formed integrally with the legs intermediate the table and the distal ends of the legs. The chair is of a unitary construction and may have an integrally formed strap for extension over the cradle to secure a rebar in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: MMI Management Services LP
    Inventors: David L. Kelly, Stephen L. Miller, Richard L. Miller
  • Publication number: 20040189424
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is presented. The method produces a Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) structure. A piezoelectric layer is provided and a series of manufacturing steps are performed to deposit a thin mass-load layer above the piezoelectric layer. Further, an electrode material is deposited on the thin mass-load layer after portions of the thin mass-load layer have been removed. The electrode material includes a non-mass-loaded region positioned above the piezoelectric layer and a mass-loaded region positioned above the mass-load layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: David W. Hula, Carrie A. Guthrie, Ronnie P. Varghese, Stephen L. Miller, Jennifer R. Bradford
  • Patent number: D500668
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: MMI Management Services LP
    Inventors: David L. Kelly, Stephen L. Miller, Richard L. Miller
  • Patent number: D594737
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Inventors: David L. Kelly, Stephen L. Miller, Richard L. Miller