Patents by Inventor Stephen Miles
Stephen Miles 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).
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Publication number: 20240109573Abstract: A system for moving cargo is disclosed. The system includes a cart, which, in turn, includes a body with a battery compartment and a platform. The cart also includes wheels and a motor for driving the wheels. A battery is housed in the battery compartment for powering the motor. The system also includes a cargo carrier mounted on the platform. The cargo carrier includes a base, two side walls, and two end walls. At least one end wall or side wall is adapted to be moved between different positions to change the shape and/or size of the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Quinn Riley, Stephen Warren
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Patent number: 10492582Abstract: A multifunction suitcase system that provides greater convenience and ease of travel by providing a means for transporting and organizing additional items of luggage and personal belongings. The suitcase is able to be configured to provide the utility of a luggage cart, a shopping cart, a shopping basket, a stool, a table, and attachment points for LATCH system infant car seats.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Inventor: Stephen Miles
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Patent number: 10351157Abstract: A compact multifunction collapsible stroller and cart which provides increased convenience with its small factor when collapsed. It is able to be reversibly converted from a stroller to a shopping or utility cart. The seat and receptacle of the invention have no rigid connections to the wheeled frame, instead they are suspended in place by non-rigid connections such as cables or wires connecting them to the wheeled frame. The wheeled frame may be telescopic and collapsible, and can be wrapped in the flexible material of the seat or cart receptacle thereby allowing the seat or cart receptacle to act as a carrying bag.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Inventor: Stephen Miles
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Publication number: 20180271240Abstract: A multifunction suitcase system that provides greater convenience and ease of travel by providing a means for transporting and organizing additional items of luggage and personal belongings. The suitcase is able to be configured to provide the utility of a luggage cart, a shopping cart, a shopping basket, a stool, a table, and attachment points for LATCH system infant car seats.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Stephen Miles
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Publication number: 20180273075Abstract: A compact multifunction collapsible stroller and cart which provides increased convenience with its small factor when collapsed. It is able to be reversibly converted from a stroller to a shopping or utility cart. The seat and receptacle of the invention have no rigid connections to the wheeled frame, instead they are suspended in place by non-rigid connections such as cables or wires connecting them to the wheeled frame. The wheeled frame may be telescopic and collapsible, and can be wrapped in the flexible material of the seat or cart receptacle thereby allowing the seat or cart receptacle to act as a carrying bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Stephen Miles
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Patent number: 9637267Abstract: A system and method for laser marking can ends, especially pull tabs, includes coating a portion of the can end and/or pull tab with a lacquer having a photonically active material and directing a laser to the lacquer to alter the appearance of the of the photonically active material to form an image, especially a high resolution image. The decorated can end and/or tabs may have a high resolution image.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Paul Ramsey, Stephen Miles Colville
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Publication number: 20140291322Abstract: A system and method for laser marking can ends, especially pull tabs, includes coating a portion of the can end and/or pull tab with a lacquer having a photonically active material and directing a laser to the lacquer to alter the appearance of the of the photonically active material to form an image, especially a high resolution image. The decorated can end and/or tabs may have a high resolution image.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Christopher Paul Ramsey, Stephen Miles Colville
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Publication number: 20140265944Abstract: A linear magnetic motor power generation system is disclosed. Multiple linear magnetic motors mechanically provide linear forces to equiangularly situated connecting rods pivotally attached to a crankshaft to produce rotary motion in the crankshaft. A control computer is used to implement a motion profile in commanding servo controllers that drive the linear motors to produce a desired reciprocating motion of the linear motors to generate a constant rotational velocity of the crankshaft. The crankshaft drives a rotary power generation device to generate AC power and an alternator to charge system batteries used for initial startup of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Stephen Miles
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Publication number: 20140191595Abstract: Briefly, the invention involves a system and method for generating electrical power. The system includes an electromagnet positioned with one pole directed toward a like pole of a permanent magnet. The permanent magnet is preferably mounted for oscillating movement toward the pole of the electromagnet. A control system for the electromagnet is provided to supply direct current (DC) power in the form of square wave pulses which coincide with the position of the permanent magnet. Power is collected upon the collapse of the magnetic field within the electromagnetic magnet. In some embodiments the present device is supplied in the form of a reciprocating engine which provides rotary motion in addition to the electrical power generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Stephen Miles, Michael Cristoforo
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Patent number: 8446112Abstract: The instant invention provides a magnetically controlled reciprocating engine having a unique electromagnet control system. The engine is constructed and arranged to operate from a stored power source such as batteries to provide extended run times by controlling the power supplied to the electromagnets in a manner that controls heat generation within the electromagnetic coils, thereby increasing coil life. The control system is also capable of controlling engine speed and/or torque outputs to make the engine versatile for a wide variety of uses. The system is constructed and arranged to be utilized on new or pre-existing engines of various configurations and may be utilized in other industries or devices that benefit from the use of electromagnets.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Magnetic Miles, LLCInventors: Stephen Miles, Michael Cristoforo
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Publication number: 20120262094Abstract: The instant invention provides a magnetically controlled reciprocating engine having a unique electromagnet control system. The engine is constructed and arranged to operate from a stored power source such as batteries to provide extended run times by controlling the power supplied to the electromagnets in a manner that controls heat generation within the electromagnetic coils, thereby increasing coil life. The control system is also capable of controlling engine speed and/or torque outputs to make the engine versatile for a wide variety of uses. The system is constructed and arranged to be utilized on new or pre-existing engines of various configurations and may be utilized in other industries or devices that benefit from the use of electromagnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Stephen Miles, Michael Cristoforo
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Patent number: 8188690Abstract: The instant invention provides a magnetically controlled reciprocating engine having a unique electromagnet control system. The engine is constructed and arranged to operate from a stored power source such as batteries to provide extended run times by controlling the power supplied to the electromagnets in a manner that controls heat generation within the electromagnetic coils, thereby increasing coil life. The control system is also capable of controlling engine speed and/or torque outputs to make the engine versatile for a wide variety of uses. The system is constructed and arranged to be utilized on new or pre-existing engines of various configurations and may be utilized in other industries or devices that benefit from the use of electromagnets.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Magnetic Miles, LLCInventors: Stephen Miles, Michael Cristoforo
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Publication number: 20110193503Abstract: The instant invention provides a magnetically controlled reciprocating engine having a unique electromagnet control system. The engine is constructed and arranged to operate from a stored power source such as batteries to provide extended run times by controlling the power supplied to the electromagnets in a manner that controls heat generation within the electromagnetic coils, thereby increasing coil life. The control system is also capable of controlling engine speed and/or torque outputs to make the engine versatile for a wide variety of uses. The system is constructed and arranged to be utilized on new or pre-existing engines of various configurations and may be utilized in other industries or devices that benefit from the use of electromagnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Stephen Miles, Michael Cristoforo
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Publication number: 20100066358Abstract: Magnetic signature assessment apparatus for a vehicle comprising sensors for incorporation in the vehicle to measure the magnetic field normal to a closed surface at least approximately bounding the vessel and processing means for calculating from the normal field measurements a scalar magnetic potential outside the surface. Apparatus may be provided on the vehicle to generate a magnetic field to suppress the magnetic signature corresponding to the scalar potential. The invention also extends to corresponding methods and to programs for implementing those methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: ULTRA ELECTRONICS LIMITEDInventors: Roger Twelvetrees, Emily Cox, Carl Ganderton, Paul Rawlins, Stephen Miles Watson
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Publication number: 20080122299Abstract: An electro-magnetic reciprocating engine and method for converting an internal combustion engine to an electro-magnetic reciprocating engine wherein a ferrite magnet is secured to the top of each piston reciprocally disposed in a cylinder, and an electro-magnet spaced apart from said ferrite magnet on the top of each cylinder. The electro-magnets are energized with a constant voltage to create a magnetic field and the ferrite magnets are selectively intermittently polarized when the piston is about one degree past TDC. The ferrite magnets are polarized by contract strike through a distributor allowing the conventional camshaft to provide timing. The distributor is electrically coupled to a DC power source and a capacitor used to provide a stored but adjustable instant burst of voltage to the contact strike to optimize the magnetic field about the ferrite magnet to interact with the magnetic field about the electro-magnet to effect reciprocal motion of the pistons within the cylinders.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Michael Cristoforo, Stephen Miles
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Patent number: 7111640Abstract: A faucet design includes a pair of handles that may be turned relative to a spout body to control the flow of hot and cold water delivered to a spout outlet. The spout body is positioned vertically above the handles. Water is delivered into the spout body through the unique flow of water along a shaft of the handles. The unique water flow within the handles provides the freedom to position the spout body vertically above the handles.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2003Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: Stephen Miles Rhodes
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Publication number: 20040154095Abstract: A pop-up drain assembly that opens and closes via a spring-biased mechanism. To close the drain, the user presses down on the stopper, forcing teeth on an actuator to engage with teeth inside a pop-up body to hold the actuator in a lowered position. Pressing the stopper down again causes the actuator to rotate until the actuator teeth are aligned with spaces between the pop-up body teeth, allowing the actuator to be pushed upward by the spring-biasing force. The upward movement of the actuator pushes the stem and stopper upward to open the drain.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventor: Stephen Miles Rhodes
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Patent number: 6678903Abstract: A spray handle support assembly includes a support sleeve with outer threads and a support collar. An installation nut that includes inner threads engages the outer threads of the support sleeve. The inner threads of the installation nut include a ramped surface that allows for the inner threads to ride over the outer threads of the support sleeve. The installation nut is then able to pull upward over the support sleeve to engage a bottom surface of the installation deck. Support sleeve includes a flange in a trim collar that engages an upper surface of the deck. The installation nut is pulled upward to engage the bottom surface of the deck and secure the support sleeve in place.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2003Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: Stephen Miles Rhodes
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Patent number: 5981174Abstract: Polymorphisms at positions 100, 271, 281, 294, 408, 506 or 1432 of the cytochrome P450 enzyme bufuralol-1'-hydroxylase are indicative of the extensive metaboliser/poor metaboliser phenotypes and can be detected using known methods such as amplification of the DNA with the polymerase chain reaction, followed by digestion with a suitable restriction enzyme and analysis by gel electrophoresis. The EM/PM phenotype is relevant to calculating safe or effective drug doses for individuals.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1993Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: Imperial Cancer Research Technology LimitedInventors: Charles Roland Wolf, John Stephen Miles, Nigel Kay Spurr, Alan Charles Gough