Patents by Inventor Steven Miller

Steven 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).

  • FLUID COUPLING FOR A DIRECT INJECTION ENGINE
    Publication number: 20100301601
    Abstract: A fluid coupling for a fuel system in a direct injection internal combustion engine having a body with a ball portion and a fluid passageway extending through the ball portion. The body also includes external threads which extend concentrically around the ball. A tube has an outwardly flared end while both a ferrule and a nut are disposed over the tube. The nut includes internal threads which threadably engage the external threads on the body so that, upon tightening, the nut compresses the outwardly flared portion of the tube in between the ferrule and the ball thus sealingly coupling the tube to the body in fluid communication with the passageway formed through the ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: William Harvey, Steven Miller, Hiroaki Saeki
  • Precision, temperature stable clock using a frequency-control circuit and a single oscillator
    Patent number: 7830216
    Abstract: A frequency-control circuit, which is configured to receive a first signal having a first untuned frequency from a first oscillator, and to alter one or more pulses of the first signal to tune an output frequency of an output clock signal to have an average frequency at the desired target frequency. In some embodiments, the frequency-control circuit receives a signal from a single oscillator to generate a calibrated, precise, and temperature-stable clock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Silicon Labs SC, Inc.
    Inventors: Manu Seth, David Brubaker, Andrew McCraith, Richard Steven Miller, Mir Bahram Ghaderi
  • Precision, temperature stable clock using a frequency-control circuit and a single oscillator
    Publication number: 20100277246
    Abstract: A frequency-control circuit, which is configured to receive a first signal having a first untuned frequency from a first oscillator, and to alter one or more pulses of the first signal to tune an output frequency of an output clock signal to have an average frequency at the desired target frequency. In some embodiments, the frequency-control circuit receives a signal from a single oscillator to generate a calibrated, precise, and temperature-stable clock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Manu Seth, David Brubaker, Andrew McCraith, Richard Steven Miller, Mir Bahram Ghaderi
  • Imaging Cartridge Having a Hopper Supported by a Wastebin
    Publication number: 20100254727
    Abstract: An imaging cartridge contains a wastebin and a hopper connected to the wastebin. A flat mounting surface on the wastebin receives a circuit board. A microswitch actuating tab is formed on the body of the imaging cartridge. A hopper is connected to the wastebin in a manner such that the hopper is supported entirely by the wastebin when the imaging cartridge is installed in the imaging cartridge receiving cavity of the imaging machine. The hopper is void of any protrusions adapted to rest on a supporting member in the imaging cartridge receiving cavity of the imaging machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Enhanced Imaging Cartridge
    Publication number: 20100247141
    Abstract: An imaging cartridge contains a wastebin and a hopper connected to the wastebin. A flat mounting surface on the wastebin receives a first circuit board and a blocking member obstructs the placing of an unauthorized circuit board over the first circuit board. A microswitch actuating tab is formed on the body of the imaging cartridge. A hopper torque tab receptacle receives a torque tab formed in the hopper, thereby limiting lateral movement between the hopper and the wastebin. A planar wing engages a guide groove inside an imaging machine to direct the imaging cartridge into the imaging machine. Also, a dedicated grip centers a user's hand relative to the trailing end of the cartridge when inserting or removing the cartridge from the imaging machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Method of Remanufacturing an Imaging Cartridge
    Publication number: 20100221035
    Abstract: A method of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge includes providing a consumed imaging cartridge having an outer housing that fits in a first imaging cartridge receiving cavity of a first imaging machine; removing the outer housing from the imaging cartridge; and replacing the outer housing with a second outer housing that fits in a second imaging cartridge receiving cavity of a second imaging machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Method of Selling and Activating Consumer Products and Services
    Publication number: 20100198677
    Abstract: A business method for products and services. The business model provides for retail purchase of a product or service. The product or service is then transported from the retail point of purchase to a professional. The professional then activates the product or service for the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Nathan Daniel Estruth, Christopher Steven Miller, Jared Bernard Kline, Michael Nyle Hershberger
  • Precision, temperature stable clock using a frequency-control circuit and dual oscillators
    Patent number: 7764131
    Abstract: A frequency-control circuit, which is configured to receive a first signal having a first untuned frequency from a first oscillator, and to alter one or more pulses of the first signal to tune an output frequency of an output clock signal to have an average frequency at the desired target frequency. In some embodiments, the two oscillators of intentionally different frequencies are periodically switched at a duty factor, which is dependent on an absolute temperature, to generate a calibrated, precise, and temperature-stable clock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Silicon Labs SC, Inc.
    Inventors: Manu Seth, David Brubaker, Andrew McCraith, Richard Steven Miller, Mir Bahram Ghaderi
  • Imaging Cartridge Drive Having a Tapered Locating Structure
    Publication number: 20100162842
    Abstract: Provided is an improved drive dog for an imaging cartridge. A tapered locating structure locates in a hole of the imaging machine drive mechanism, directing a tooth of the imaging machine drive mechanism into a drive dog seat. Once the tooth of the imaging machine drive mechanism is located in the drive dog seat, the rotational force of the imaging machine drive mechanism is transmitted to the drive dog, causing rotation of the drive dog.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Connection of Imaging Cartridge Components
    Publication number: 20100143012
    Abstract: Provided is an imaging device having a wastebin assembly and a hopper assembly. The imaging device includes a photoconductive member mounted within the wastebin assembly and a developer member mounted within the hopper assembly. The wastebin assembly and hopper assembly are connected by a biasing element that pushes the hopper assembly toward the wastebin assembly such that the developer member and the photoconductive member are pushed into contact with each other forming a nip between the two members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Method of selling and activating consumer products and services
    Patent number: 7725368
    Abstract: A business method for products and services. The business model provides for retail purchase of a product or service. The product or service is then transported from the retail point of purchase to a professional. The professional then activates the product or service for the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nathan Daniel Estruth, Christopher Steven Miller, Jared Bernard Kline, Michael Nyle Hershberger
  • Universal Imaging Catridge System
    Publication number: 20100061761
    Abstract: Provided is an imaging cartridge having a universal imaging cartridge chip capable of activating a plurality of types of imaging machines. In several embodiments, the universal imaging cartridge has a handle in the center of an end of the cartridge, a hopper torque tab receptacle that receives a torque tab located on the hopper, a microswitch actuating tab that actuates a microswitch located inside the imaging cartridge receiving cavity of an imaging machine, and a blocking structure that prevents the placement of a second electronic device both on a wall of the imaging cartridge and in overlying relation to a first electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Universal Imaging Cartridge Chip
    Publication number: 20100053683
    Abstract: Provided is a universal imaging cartridge chip capable of activating a plurality of types of imaging machines. In one embodiment, the universal imaging cartridge chip interprets a signal to identify a type of imaging machine. The universal imaging cartridge chip then selects the correct data for the identified imaging machine from the universal imaging cartridge chip data base. The imaging machine may then be activated with the correct electrical handshake and other required data. In another embodiment, the universal imaging cartridge chip contains the correct electrical handshake and other required data to activate a plurality of imaging machines, and communicates the correct electrical handshake and other required data to the imaging machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • QUALITY ASSURED ANALYTICAL TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100050236
    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: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Shielded cathode assembly
    Patent number: 7661445
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns cathode assemblies. In one example, a shielded cathode assembly for use in an x-ray tube includes an electron source and a cathode head within which the electron source is at least partially disposed. The cathode head is made from an x-ray shielding material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Steven Miller
  • Imaging cartridge drive with an external ramp
    Patent number: 7664432
    Abstract: Provided is an improved drive mechanism for an imaging machine. At least one external ramp is disposed along the outer perimeter 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Apparatus and method for reducing emissions resulting from raw meal grinding
    Publication number: 20100031821
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing emissions from exhaust gas generated during the grinding and drying of cement raw meal as part of a cement manufacturing process. The invention comprises circuiting the exhaust gas between a raw mill and a clinker cooler. In the clinker cooler at least a portion of said emissions are delivered to a cement kiln in which said emissions are removed by being combusted and/or absorbed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Ove L. Jepsen, Steven Miller, Anthony Shave
  • Imaging cartridge drive with an internal ramp
    Patent number: 7647007
    Abstract: Provided is an improved drive mechanism for an imaging machine. At least one internal ramp radiates from the center 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • User-friendly imaging cartridge
    Patent number: 7643773
    Abstract: An imaging cartridge, for use in an imaging machine, has a handle that centers a user's hand to the center of the cartridge when inserting or removing the cartridge from the imaging machine. Planar members on the cartridge are guided by slots in the imaging machine for smooth insertion of the cartridge into the imaging machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Miller
  • Tactical knife pocket
    Patent number: D619804
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Miller Gilkeson