Patents by Inventor Steven J. Miller

Steven J. 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: 20120204837
    Abstract: A fuel injector assembly for use with an engine block of a direct injection engine. The fuel injector assembly includes an elongated tubular fuel rail which is fluidly connected to a high pressure fuel source. At least two fuel cups are attached to and extend downwardly from the fuel rail and each fuel cup is adapted to receive one fuel injector. First fasteners attach a bracket to the engine block while second fasteners attach the bracket to the fuel rail. These second fasteners, furthermore, are positioned so that the second fasteners are coplanar with a plane extending through a longitudinal axis of each fuel injector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: William T. Harvey, Steven J. Miller, Hiroaki Saeki
  • Publication number: 20120193415
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated RFID card holder, cage, lid or rack and system for collecting census, inventorying, and tracking of animal cages, lids, card holders, racks, and other related equipment. Preferably, the card holder is comprised of an RF transparent material such as plastic. During operation, a RFID reader reads each integrated RFID card holder attached to an animal cage for virtually linking the cage to an animal rack in effect assigning a parking spot to each animal cage within an animal cage rack system. The integrated RFID card holder can be determined to be in a room when the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is the highest comparing multiple reads from one or many antennas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Michael A. Coiro, SR., Steven J. Miller, Tom Schupsky
  • Patent number: 8161910
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated RFID card holder, cage, lid or rack and system for collecting census, inventorying, and tracking of animal cages, lids, card holders, racks, and other related equipment. Preferably, the card holder is comprised of an RF transparent material such as plastic. During operation, a RFID reader reads each integrated RFID card holder attached to an animal cage for virtually linking the cage to an animal rack in effect assigning a parking spot to each animal cage within an animal cage rack system. The integrated RFID card holder can be determined to be in a room when the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is the highest comparing multiple reads from one or many antennas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Allentown Caging & Equipment Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Coiro, Sr., Steven J. Miller, Tom Schupsky
  • Publication number: 20120083397
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, method and system for a human individual to exercise his body in a novel manner wherein the user, when he is in the prone position, is able to move his arms, while holding the instant apparatus placed on a relatively flat surface, in all three planes of human motion simultaneously; i.e. saggital, frontal and transverse planes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventors: Justin B. Meininger, Steven J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20120031996
    Abstract: A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine having an elongated body with a fuel inlet end and a fuel discharge end. The injector body includes an outwardly extending plate attached at a position between its ends and this plate includes at least one radially outwardly extending tab so that the cross-sectional shape of the plate is noncircular. A fuel cup receives the fuel inlet end of the fuel injector and includes a radially inwardly extending ledge at a mid position of the cavity. This ledge includes a through bore complementary in shape to the shape of the plate so that, with the fuel injector and plate aligned at a predetermined angular assembly position, the plate passes through the ledge upon insertion of the fuel injector into the cavity. Thereafter, rotation of the fuel injector and attached plate to a locking position positions the tabs above the ledge thus locking the fuel injector to the fuel cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: William T. Harvey, Steven J. Miller, Hiroaki Saeki
  • Publication number: 20120031997
    Abstract: A fuel injector with an anti-rotation clip for use in conjunction with a twist lock fuel injector inserted into a receiving fuel cup. The clip includes at least one connector leg which extends at least partially over the electrical connector for the fuel injector and locks the clip against rotation relative to the fuel injector electrical connector. A protrusion on a fuel cup arm engages a notch formed in the fuel cup to lock the arm against rotation relative to the fuel cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: William T. Harvey, Steven J. Miller, Hiroaki Saeki, Jeffrey P. Mara
  • Publication number: 20120028296
    Abstract: A method for collecting and processing biological samples (e.g., fecal samples) is disclosed. The method may include obtaining a system comprising a container, a collector, and a lid. Using the collector, a user may collect a sample. The sample may be inserted within the container. The lid may be secured and the container and sample contained therewithin may be transported to a testing facility. At the testing facility, the container may be used throughout the processing of the sample. Accordingly, the risk of cross-contamination may be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Val L. Poll, Steven J. Miller, Jay J. Davis, Brian T. Leishman, Joshua L. Kirk
  • Publication number: 20120006914
    Abstract: A high pressure fuel pipe construction for an internal combustion engine, such as a direct injection engine. A conduit for the fuel is open at each end and a ball having a throughbore is slidably positioned over one end of the conduit. A reinforcing sleeve is positioned inside the end of the conduit so that the sleeve extends entirely through the ball. The sleeve, ball and the end of the conduit are then brazed together to attach the ball and conduit together. A double chamfer is provided at one end of the ball throughbore to facilitate inspection of the brazing quality. Additionally, a loop is formed in the conduit and a dampener is attached to the loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Hitachi, Ltd
    Inventors: Harsha Badarinarayan, Akira Inoue, Takashi Yoshizawa, Atsushi Hohkita, Hiroaki Saeki, Hiroshi Ono, Masahiro Soma, William Harvey, Steven J. Miller, Su-Wei Sung
  • Patent number: 8087398
    Abstract: A fuel system for a direct injection engine having a fuel rail and a plurality of direct injection fuel injector assemblies mounted to the fuel rail. Each fuel injector assembly includes a mounting surface and a dampener made of a resilient material is disposed around this mounting surface. A bracket is secured to the engine and has a recess for each fuel injector assembly. Each fuel injector assembly is positioned in its associated recess so that at least a portion of the dampener is sandwiched between the fuel injector assembly mounting surface and a complementary mounting surface formed on the recess. A holder secures the injector assembly in its associated recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Harvey, Steven J. Miller, Hiroaki Saeki
  • Publication number: 20110083495
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a specimen collection assembly that limits or eliminates the need for transferring a specimen sample and/or solution mixed with the specimen sample from one container to another. The specimen collection assembly includes a specimen collection member, a filter and a lid each to be employed with a vile. The filter is attachable to a distal portion of the specimen collection member. The lid is configured to be positioned over the open end of the vile with both the specimen collection member and filter positioned in the vile. With this arrangement, a liquid solution can be introduced into the vile and then agitated to mix with a specimen sample. The fecal loop with the attached filter can then be withdrawn from the vile to leave the remaining filtered and mixed liquid solution in the vile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Val L. Poll, Steven J. MIller, Jay J. Davis, Brian T. Leishman, Joshua L. Kirk
  • Publication number: 20110085948
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a specimen collection assembly that limits or eliminates the need for transferring a specimen sample from one container to another. The specimen collection assembly includes a fecal loop, a filter and a lid each to be employed with a vile. The filter is attachable to a distal portion of the fecal loop. The lid is configured to be positioned over the open end of the vile with both the fecal loop and filter positioned in the vile. With this arrangement, a liquid solution can be introduced into the vile and then agitated to mix with a specimen sample. The fecal loop with the attached filter can then be withdrawn from the vile to leave the remaining filtered and mixed liquid solution in the vile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Val L. Poll, Steven J. Miller, Jay J. Davis, Brian T. Leishman, Joshua L. Kirk
  • Patent number: 7856962
    Abstract: A fuel system for a direct injection internal combustion engine having a fuel rail and at least one annular cup secured to the fuel rail so that fuel from the fuel rail flows into the cup. A direct injection fuel injector has a portion axially insertable into the fuel cup to a connected position. A recessed channel on the fuel injector registers with a slot in the annular cup when in the connected position so that a U-shaped clip insertable into the cup slots and the fuel injector channels secures the fuel injector and cup together against axial movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Hitachi Automotive Products (USA), Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Harvey, Steven J. Miller, Hiroaki Saeki
  • Publication number: 20100300409
    Abstract: A fuel system for a direct injection engine having a fuel rail and a plurality of direct injection fuel injector assemblies mounted to the fuel rail. Each fuel injector assembly includes a mounting surface and a dampener made of a resilient material is disposed around this mounting surface. A bracket is secured to the engine and has a recess for each fuel injector assembly. Each fuel injector assembly is positioned in its associated recess so that at least a portion of the dampener is sandwiched between the fuel injector assembly mounting surface and a complementary mounting surface formed on the recess. A holder secures the injector assembly in its associated recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: William T. Harvey, Steven J. Miller, Hiroaki Saeki
  • Publication number: 20100300406
    Abstract: A fuel system for a direct injection internal combustion engine having a fuel rail and at least one annular cup secured to the fuel rail so that fuel from the fuel rail flows into the cup. A direct injection fuel injector has a portion axially insertable into the fuel cup to a connected position. A recessed channel on the fuel injector registers with a slot in the annular cup when in the connected position so that a U-shaped clip insertable into the cup slots and the fuel injector channels secures the fuel injector and cup together against axial movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: William T. Harvey, Steven J. Miller, Hiroaki Saeki
  • Publication number: 20090293815
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated RFID card holder, cage, lid or rack and system for collecting census, inventorying, and tracking of animal cages, lids, card holders, racks, and other related equipment. Preferably, the card holder is comprised of an RF transparent material such as plastic. During operation, a RFID reader reads each integrated RFID card holder attached to an animal cage for virtually linking the cage to an animal rack in effect assigning a parking spot to each animal cage within an animal cage rack system. The integrated RFID card holder can be determined to be in a room when the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is the highest comparing multiple reads from one or many antennas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Michael A. COIRO, SR., Steven J. Miller, Tom Schupsky
  • Publication number: 20090173377
    Abstract: Solar energy has been used for generating electricity by using silicon based solar cells for years by mounting them on the outside surfaces of buildings. These cells have also been used for outdoor recreation, by mounting said silicon solar panels adjacent to a tent. To store the electrical energy produced by the silicon based cells, large, cumbersome battery systems were used. To provide needed working light inside of these solar powered building enclosures, the occupant needed separate light fixtures. This invention combines new light weight structurally flexible organic panels, said panels having three layers, said layers comprising an exterior solar photovoltaic layer, a middle layer of thin batteries and an interior layer of thin organic structurally flexible light emitting diode (“OLED”) film, said OLED's comprising the interior wall of said enclosure system. There is a microprocessor based circuit monitoring and management of the electrical energy produced, stored and used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Justin Meininger, Steven J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20070256643
    Abstract: A system provides for the automatic remote monitoring and control of the environment of ventilated racks of animal cages and corresponding equipment through wireless interfaces. The system has a query means for querying a plurality of status parameters of a ventilated rack of animal cages, an evaluation means for evaluating the plurality of status parameters automatically, an alert means for alerting a digital system of the plurality of status parameters, a receiving means receiving control input from the digital system, and a wireless interface for communicating the plurality of status parameters wirelessly to an access point and for communicating the control input wirelessly from the access point to the ventilated rack of animal cages. Wherein the system enables that the environment of the ventilated racks of animal cages and corresponding equipment is remotely monitored. A method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Michael A. Coiro, Steven J. Miller, David L. Curtin
  • Patent number: 6857389
    Abstract: A teat cup system including a tubular sleeve, a milk receiving cup having a portion configured to be operatively coupled to a lower end portion of the tubular sleeve, and a liner member including a head portion and a tubular elongate inflation portion and wherein the tubular elongate inflation portion is configured to be inserted through the tubular sleeve so that the head portion of the liner is disposed around an upper end portion of the tubular sleeve and the elongate inflation portion disposed within the tubular sleeve, and a bottom end of the tubular elongate inflation portion invertedly drawn around a lower end portion of the tubular sleeve, a portion of the milk receiving cup capturing the inverted free end between the lower end portion with an interference fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Silicone Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven J. Miller
  • Patent number: D653714
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Inventors: Justin B. Meininger, Steven J. Miller
  • Patent number: D666684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Meant-2-Move LLC
    Inventors: Justin B. Meininger, Steven J. Miller