Patents by Inventor Thomas Miller

Thomas 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).

  • Patent number: 12651587
    Abstract: An ear-worn hearing device with occlusion reduction is disclosed. The hearing device includes a signal processor configured to generate an anti-occlusion signal based on a feedforward signal from a vibration sensor located to detect tissue-propagated vibration within the user's at least partially occluded ear canal. Optionally, the anti-occlusion signal can also be based on a feedback signal from a microphone located to detect sound within the at least partially occluded ear canal. Unwanted vibrations detected by the vibration sensor can optionally be removed from the anti-occlusion signal based on filtering the anti-occlusion signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: KNOWLES ELECTRONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Miller, Charles King
  • Publication number: 20260108854
    Abstract: A membrane for active CO2 pumping and method for making the same is disclosed. The membrane includes a first polymer that is hydrophobic and unfunctionalized, and a second polymer having DAC functionalities. The membrane has a charged functionality gradient extending between two compositions. CO2 is pumped continuously through the membrane by the charged functionality gradient when a moisture gradient is maintained across the membrane such that one side is drier than the other. The method for making the membrane includes dissolving the first and second polymers into first and second solutions, respectively, which are applied to a substrate as sprays to form first and second layers and a plurality of layers in between, while modifying a flow rate for the first and second solutions such that the layers together form the charged functionality gradient. The first and second polymers may be Udel polysulfone and PAES-co-QAPAES(50)[I], respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2025
    Publication date: April 23, 2026
    Inventors: Matthew GREEN, Hoda SHOKROLLAHZADEH BEHBAHANI, Thomas MILLER, Matthew TUDBALL
  • Patent number: 12576323
    Abstract: The present invention is a baseball and softball hitting training device that prevents early arm extension, early wrist release, swinging the bat from the outside to the inside, throwing the back shoulder toward the plate, or otherwise casting the hands during a swing. The device comprises a support block with one or more grooves, a horizontal bar mounted perpendicular to the support block, a flag indicator connected perpendicular to the horizontal bar, and one or more attachment straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Inventors: Thomas Miller, Ricky D. Venters, Jr., Justin Mack, Samantha Verzi, Cyrus Etemad-Moghadam
  • Publication number: 20250295333
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for transmitting data between a first communication device associated with an analyte sensor and a second communication device configured to provide user access to sensor-related information comprises: activating a transceiver of a first communication device associated with an analyte sensor at a first time; and establishing a two-way communication channel with the second communication device; wherein the activating comprises waking the transceiver from a low power sleep mode using a forced wakeup from the second communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2025
    Publication date: September 25, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas MILLER, Mark DERVAES, Phong LIEU, Peter C. SIMPSON, Shawn LARVENZ, Jacob S. LEACH, Sebastian BOHM
  • Publication number: 20250295972
    Abstract: The present invention is a baseball and softball hitting training device that prevents early arm extension, early wrist release, swinging the bat from the outside to the inside, throwing the back shoulder toward the plate, or otherwise casting the hands during a swing. The device comprises a support block with one or more grooves, a horizontal bar mounted perpendicular to the support block, a flag indicator connected perpendicular to the horizontal bar, and one or more attachment straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2025
    Publication date: September 25, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas Miller, Ricky D. Venters, Justin Mack, Samantha Verzi, Cyrus Etemad-Moghadam
  • Publication number: 20250259310
    Abstract: Methods and systems for implementing artificial intelligence enabled metrology are disclosed. An example method includes segmenting a first image of structure into one or more classes to form an at least partially segmented image, associating at least one class of the at least partially segmented image with a second image, and performing metrology on the second image based on the association with at least one class of the at least partially segmented image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2025
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Inventors: John Flanagan, Brad Larson, Thomas Miller
  • Publication number: 20250181975
    Abstract: Machine learning systems and methods for automatic detection of attorney-client privilege in enterprise data are provided. The system receives event identifiers associated with an event that may require legal review and/or assertion of attorney-client privilege. The system receives attorney identifiers associated with an attorney assigned to a reviewer role for the event. The system captures communications transmitted by employees across one or more computer networks within the system. The system searches the communications for the one or more event identifiers. If a matching event identifier is discovered in a communication, the system processes the communication by enhancing the communication and then releasing the communication or blocking the communication until reviewed by the attorney.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2024
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Applicant: ClearForce, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Miller
  • Patent number: 12293525
    Abstract: Methods and systems for implementing artificial intelligence enabled metrology are disclosed. An example method includes segmenting a first image of structure into one or more classes to form an at least partially segmented image, associating at least one class of the at least partially segmented image with a second image, and performing metrology on the second image based on the association with at least one class of the at least partially segmented image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: FEI Company
    Inventors: John Flanagan, Brad Larson, Thomas Miller
  • Publication number: 20250114370
    Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method of treating a drug overdose comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a respiratory stimulant, wherein the overdosed drug comprises an ?2 adrenergic receptor agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Joseph V. Pergolizzi, Thomas Miller
  • Publication number: 20250032496
    Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method of treating respiratory depression modulated by a non-opioid agent comprising administering, to a patient in need thereof, an effective amount of a compound selected from Formula (I) as disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Joseph Pergolizzi, Thomas Miller, Alfred Schweikert
  • Publication number: 20250014747
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for transmitting data between a first communication device associated with an analyte sensor and a second communication device configured to provide user access to sensor-related information comprises activating a transceiver of a first communication device associated with an analyte sensor at a first time. The method also includes establishing a two-way communication channel with the second communication device. The activating comprises waking the transceiver from a low power sleep mode using a forced wakeup from the second communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas MILLER, Mark DERVAES, Phong LIEU, Peter C. SIMPSON, Shawn LARVENZ, Jacob S. LEACH, Sebastian BOHM
  • Publication number: 20240414289
    Abstract: A variable masking scheme for attenuating undesired optical artifact (26, 28, 30, 32) appearing in overlap regions (20, 22) between adjacent projection tiles (12, 14, 16) of a multi-projector (1, 2, 3) projection system (10). Different portions (54, 60) of a projection beam (43) are blocked by a mask apparatus (34) in response to a value (66) of a variable associated with a projected scene in order to attenuate respective artifacts correlated with that variable. The variable may be an optical parameter such as brightness (e.g., for a nighttime scene versus a dawn scene) or color, and the artifacts may be bright spots or shadows. The variable masking scheme may involve moving a single mask (36) to multiple positions or using multiple alternative masks (50, 56) in response to the variable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel Green, Thomas Miller, Joey Bruton
  • Patent number: 12143770
    Abstract: Sound-producing acoustic receivers are disclosed. The acoustic receiver includes a receiver housing with a first internal volume and a second internal volume, a first diaphragm separating the first internal volume into a first front volume and a first back volume such that the first front volume has a first sound outlet port, a second diaphragm separating the second internal volume into a second front volume and a second back volume such that the second front volume has a second sound outlet port, a motor disposed at least partially inside the housing such that the motor including an armature mechanically coupled to both the first diaphragm and the second diaphragm, an acoustic seal between the first front volume and the second back volume such that the acoustic seal accommodates the mechanical coupling of the armature to one of the first diaphragm or the second diaphragm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: KNOWLES ELECTRONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Shehab Albahri, Yahui Zhang, Kalyan Nadella, Thomas Miller, Christopher Monti, Charles King, Jose Salazar
  • Patent number: 12138267
    Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method of treating respiratory depression modulated by a non-opioid agent comprising administering, to a patient in need thereof, an effective amount of a compound selected from Formula (I) as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Enalare Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Pergolizzi, Thomas Miller, Alfred Schweikert
  • Publication number: 20240371351
    Abstract: An ear-worn hearing device with occlusion reduction is disclosed. The hearing device includes a signal processor configured to generate an anti-occlusion signal based on a feedforward signal from a vibration sensor located to detect tissue-propagated vibration within the user's at least partially occluded ear canal. Optionally, the anti-occlusion signal can also be based on a feedback signal from a microphone located to detect sound within the at least partially occluded ear canal. Unwanted vibrations detected by the vibration sensor can optionally be removed from the anti-occlusion signal based on filtering the anti-occlusion signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: THOMAS MILLER, CHARLES KING
  • Patent number: 12125588
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for transmitting data between a first communication device associated with an analyte sensor and a second communication device configured to provide user access to sensor-related information comprises activating a transceiver of a first communication device associated with an analyte sensor at a first time. The method also includes establishing a two-way communication channel with the second communication device. The activating comprises waking the transceiver from a low power sleep mode using a forced wakeup from the second communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Dexcom Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Miller, Mark Dervaes, Phong Lieu, Peter C. Simpson, Shawn Larvenz, Jacob S. Leach, Sebastian Bohm
  • Publication number: 20240340040
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for transmitting data between a first communication device associated with an analyte sensor and a second communication device configured to provide user access to sensor-related information comprises: activating a transceiver of a first communication device associated with an analyte sensor at a first time; and establishing a two-way communication channel with the second communication device; wherein the activating comprises waking the transceiver from a low power sleep mode using a forced wakeup from the second communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas MILLER, Mark DERVAES, Phong LIEU, Peter C. SIMPSON, Shawn LARVENZ, Jacob S. LEACH, Sebastian BOHM
  • Patent number: 12081940
    Abstract: An acoustic receiver includes a first receiver subassembly having bottom housing plate with at least a portion of a motor fastened thereto, and a second receiver subassembly having a closed-ended housing wall with at least one open end that is fastened to the bottom housing plate. A method of making and assembling the components is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: KNOWLES ELECTRONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Shehab Albahri, Paul Dayton, Thomas Miller
  • Patent number: D1117755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: MAKO Surgical Corp.
    Inventors: Matthew Joseph Guthart, Mark Ellsworth Nadzadi, Jeremiah Beers, Thomas Miller, Andrew Jacob Nelson, Rahul Eapen
  • Patent number: D1120320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: MAKO Surgical Corp.
    Inventors: Vishal Dilip Jagtap, Matthew Joseph Guthart, Mark Ellsworth Nadzadi, Rahul Eapen, Andrew Jacob Nelson, Jeremiah Beers, Thomas Miller, Khezar Raja