Patents by Inventor Steven A. Miller

Steven 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).

  • Immunizing Cartridge Chip
    Publication number: 20140240779
    Abstract: An aftermarket electronic circuit has a first discrete bi-directional communication module and a second discrete bi-directional communication module, the first discrete bi-directional communication module adapted to communicate with an imaging machine having a processor associated with a block of memory dedicated for an imaging unit blocking list having at least one blocking position. The second discrete bi-directional communication module contains blocking data, and the first discrete bi-directional communication module is adapted to access the blocking data from the second discrete bi-directional communication module. The first discrete bi-directional communication module is adapted to provide the blocking data to be read by the imaging machine and written to at least one byte of each available blocking position of the blocking list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Steven Miller, Herman Schnell
  • High density refractory metals and alloys sputtering targets
    Patent number: 8784729
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing high density, refractory metal products via a press/sintering process. The invention is also directed to a process for producing a sputtering target and to the sputtering target so produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: H.C. Starck Inc.
    Inventors: Prabhat Kumar, Charles Wood, Gary Rozak, Steven A. Miller, Glen Zeman, Rong-Chein Richard Wu
  • Methods of joining metallic protective layers
    Patent number: 8777090
    Abstract: In various embodiments, protective layers are bonded to a steel layer and connected by a layer of unmelted metal powder produced by cold spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: H.C. Starck Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Miller, Leonid N. Shekhter, Stefan Zimmermann
  • Methods of manufacturing high-strength large-area sputtering targets
    Patent number: 8734896
    Abstract: A joined sputtering target comprising a sputtering material is formed by disposing two discrete sputtering-target tiles comprising the sputtering material proximate each other, thereby forming an interface between the tiles, the interface comprising at least one of an interlocking joint therein or a recess in a top surface thereof, and spray-depositing a spray material over at least a portion of the interface, thereby joining the tiles to form the joined sputtering target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: H.C. Starck Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Jeffrey Volchko, Stefan Zimmermann, Steven A. Miller, Michael Thomas Stawovy
  • Process for preparing metal powders having low oxygen content, powders so-produced and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8715386
    Abstract: In various embodiments, low-oxygen metal powder is produced by heating a metal powder to a temperature at which an oxide of the metal powder becomes thermodynamically unstable and applying a pressure to volatilize the oxygen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: H.C. Starck Inc.
    Inventors: Leonid N. Shekhter, Steven A. Miller, Leah F. Haywiser, Rong-Chein R. Wu
  • MULTI-COLOR UNDERWATER LIGHT HAVING A SEALING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20140111998
    Abstract: An underwater light having a sealing structure encased in resin, permanently sealing an electrical cord in a light fixture housing. A colored lens that changes the color of a central portion of light emitted from a clear cover of an underwater light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: Steven Miller, Robert Joseph Marques
  • Methods of manufacturing large-area sputtering targets by cold spray
    Patent number: 8703233
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a joined sputtering target is formed by filling at least a portion of a gap between two discrete sputtering-target tiles with a gap-fill material, spray-depositing a spray material to form a partial joint, removing at least a portion of the gap-fill material, and, thereafter, spray-depositing the spray material to join the tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: H.C. Starck Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Miller, Francois-Charles Dary, Mark Gaydos, Gary Rozak
  • Imaging Cartridge Drive with a Central Opening
    Publication number: 20140096630
    Abstract: An improved drive dog for an imaging machine has a central opening. At least one internal ramp radiates from the central opening of the drive dog whereby a tooth of the imaging machine drive mechanism is centered and directed into the drive dog seat. The leading edge of the drive dog seat contacts the base of the imaging machine drive mechanism thus making full contact between the drive dog seat and the imaging machine drive mechanism tooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Underwater light having a faceted water-cooled thermally conductive housing
    Patent number: 8690374
    Abstract: An ultra-high efficiency underwater light for attracting marine life having radially arranged facets supporting light emitting diodes (LEDs) that project a large perimeter of light underwater. A water cooling system allows the high powered LEDs to operate at sustained peak levels without sacrificing service life. A light bifurcating structure causes a central portion of water to illuminate in a different color than the color of the outer perimeter portion of water. A tire valve stem located on the underwater light is used to remove moisture bearing air and to also pressurize the light with a non-corrosive gas. Antifouling circuitry automatically cycles the underwater light on and off multiple times during periods of non-use. Smart circuitry communicates through a series of blinks and accepts commands from a user through a power cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Methods of Inducing an Imaging Machine
    Publication number: 20140085662
    Abstract: An electronic circuit for use with a consumable imaging unit transforms the electronic circuit from a communicated state to a non communicated state, and also induces an imaging machine to read the electronic circuit's transformed information and then store the information in the imaging machine's memory. Additionally, the information of the circuit is configured to alter an identifier of the circuit. The information of the circuit is also configured to point an imaging machine to communicate with a second element of the circuit after the information determines that a first element of the circuit has been altered from its original state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventors: Steven Miller, Herman Schnell
  • Magnetic license protection and tagging system
    Patent number: 8661720
    Abstract: A magnetic license protection and tagging device includes a main body with at least one magnet. The main body has a first pocket for holding at least one of a license and a tag. The main body is foldable between an open position and a closed position. The at least one magnet is connected to the main body, and selectively militates against the main body moving from the closed position to the open position. The magnetic license protection and tagging device may be secured to a game animal by magnetic attraction. The magnetic license protection and tagging device is used to appropriately tag the game animal in compliance with hunting laws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Matthew Steven Miller
  • User Profile Backup System For an Infusion Pump Device
    Publication number: 20140039455
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can include a controller device that communicates with a pump device, the pump device having a memory device. The controller device can be configured to record controller-related data, such as user profile data on the memory device of the pump device. This user profile data that is stored in the memory of the pump device can serves as a data backup system that permits the user to program a new controller device in a situation where the original controller device is lost or damaged. In addition or in the alternative, the controller device can be configured to receive controller-related data, such as software update programs or backup controller data, from the memory device of the pump device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Asante Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Miller, John W. Sadler
  • METHODS OF REJUVENATING SPUTTERING TARGETS
    Publication number: 20130337159
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a sputtering target initially formed by ingot metallurgy or powder metallurgy and comprising a sputtering-target material is provided, the sputtering-target material (i) comprising a metal, (ii) defining a recessed furrow therein, and (iii) having a first grain size and a first crystalline microstructure. A powder is spray-deposited within the furrow to form a layer therein, the layer (i) comprising the metal, (ii) having a second grain size finer than the first grain size, and (iii) having a second crystalline microstructure more random than the first crystalline microstructure. Spray-depositing the powder within the furrow forms a distinct boundary line between the layer and the sputtering-target material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: H.C. Starck Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Miller, Prabhat Kumar, Richard Wu, Shuwei Sun, Stefan Zimmermann, Olaf Schmidt-Park
  • QUALITY ASSURED ANALYTICAL TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130302770
    Abstract: A system and method for quality assured analytical testing is disclosed. A user is prompted by the system questions which relate to an analytical test to be conducted or an analytical instrument to be employed. Input received by the system from the user is evaluated to determine to which degree the inputs are correct. The user is certified if the determined degree is above a preset threshold. Next, the user is prompted by the system for a user identification and if the user is a certified user, access is provided to a testing routine of the analytical instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • DYNAMIC DEHYDRIDING OF REFRACTORY METAL POWDERS
    Publication number: 20130302519
    Abstract: Refractory metal powders are dehydrided in a device which includes a preheat chamber for retaining the metal powder fully heated in a hot zone to allow diffusion of hydrogen out of the powder. The powder is cooled in a cooling chamber for a residence time sufficiently short to prevent re-absorption of the hydrogen by the powder. The powder is consolidated by impact on a substrate at the exit of the cooling chamber to build a deposit in solid dense form on the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Steven A. Miller, Mark Gaydos, Leonid N. Shekhter, Gokce Gulsoy
  • LIGHT GUIDE WITH A PRINTED FILM
    Publication number: 20130286687
    Abstract: A method for making a light guide includes transferring ink onto a master tool having a three-dimensional feature pattern formed thereon and then transferring ink from the master tool to a transparent light guide. The method also includes curing the ink on the light guide. Alternatively, the ink may be printed onto a substrate (e.g., a film) and then laminated to the light guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: UNIPIXEL DISPLAYS, INC.
    Inventors: Martin A. Kykta, Robert J. Petcavich, Steven A. Miller, Danliang Jin
  • METHODS OF JOINING METALLIC PROTECTIVE LAYERS
    Publication number: 20130264013
    Abstract: In various embodiments, protective layers are bonded to a steel layer and connected by a layer of unmelted metal powder produced by cold spray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Steven A. Miller, Leonid N. Shekhter, Stefan Zimmermann
  • Oral Compositions Containing Microaggregates
    Publication number: 20130224271
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composite and oral care compositions for use in the mouth to retard the accumulation of dental plaque and/or calculus. The composite is a microaggregate comprising polymer coated, surfactant stabilized particles of a substantially insoluble metal, metal salt or metal oxide, for example zinc oxide. Also methods for retarding the accumulation of dental plaque and/or calculus are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Steven Miller, Guofeng Xu, Lin Fei, Ying Yang
  • Underwater Light Having A Faceted Water-Cooled Thermally Conductive Housing
    Publication number: 20130223059
    Abstract: An ultra-high efficiency underwater light for attracting marine life having radially arranged facets supporting light emitting diodes (LEDs) that project a large perimeter of light underwater. A water cooling system allows the high powered LEDs to operate at sustained peak levels without sacrificing service life. A light bifurcating structure causes a central portion of water to illuminate in a different color than the color of the outer perimeter portion of water. A tire valve stem located on the underwater light is used to remove moisture bearing air and to also pressurize the light with a non-corrosive gas. Antifouling circuitry automatically cycles the underwater light on and off multiple times during periods of non-use. Smart circuitry communicates through a series of blinks and accepts commands from a user through a power cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Steven Miller, Robert Joseph Marques
  • METHODS OF FORMING MOLYBDENUM SPUTTERING TARGETS
    Publication number: 20130224059
    Abstract: In various embodiments, planar sputtering targets are produced by forming a billet at least by pressing molybdenum powder in a mold and sintering the pressed powder, working the billet to form a worked billet, heat treating the worked billet, working the worked billet to form a final billet, and heat treating the final billet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Brad Lemon, Joseph Hirt, Timothy Welling, James G. Daily, III, David Meendering, Gary Rozak, Jerome O'Grady, Peter R. Jepson, Prabhat Kumar, Steven A. Miller, Rong-chein Richard Wu, David G. Schwarz