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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING VERTEBRAL REDUCTION USING A SLEEVE
    Publication number: 20170273725
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for vertebral reduction using sleeves detachably coupled to collars of bone fasteners. The reduction can be performed during a minimally invasive procedure for implanting spinal stabilization systems. A sleeve can include internal threads that match threads on the respective collar to form a continuous set of threads. Threads on a closure member can be engaged with the threads on the sleeve and the closure member turned to translate the closure member along the sleeve. The closure member can be used to push a rod relative to the collar to which the sleeve is attached to cause a vertebral body to move.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Peter Thomas Miller, Charles R. Forton, Bruce A. Riceman, Larry T. Khoo, Reginald J. Davis, Michael Scott Hisey
  • Thiazole-substituted aminoheteroaryls as spleen tyrosine kinase inhibitors
    Patent number: 9745295
    Abstract: The invention provides certain thiazole-substituted aminoheteroaryl compounds of the Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, and R4 are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using the compounds for treating diseases or conditions mediated by Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (Syk).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Neville J. Anthony, Brian M. Andresen, Alan B. Northrup, Kaleen K. Childers, Anthony Donofrio, Thomas A. Miller, Yuan Liu, Michelle R. Machacek, Hyun Chong Woo, Kerrie B. Spencer, John Michael Ellis, Michael D. Altman, Eric T. Romeo, Daniel Guay, Jonathan Grimm, Marie-Eve Lebrun, Joel S. Robichaud, Liping Wang, Byron DuBois, Qiaolin Deng
  • Expanding material box for equipment
    Patent number: 9739031
    Abstract: A material box can telescope between larger and smaller widths to accommodate legal requirements of traveling down the road, making traveling between job sites easier and safer than conventional, unadjustable material boxes. The material box can be used in a wide configuration to plow a wider area, such as empty parking lots, cutting down work time. When cars are present, the material box can be made narrow to accommodate for the vehicles while still being an effective material moving device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Meyer Products, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas A. Miller
  • System and method for performing vertebral reduction using a sleeve
    Patent number: 9707019
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for vertebral reduction using sleeves detachably coupled to collars of bone fasteners. The reduction can be performed during a minimally invasive procedure for implanting spinal stabilization systems. A sleeve can include internal threads that match threads on the respective collar to form a continuous set of threads. Threads on a closure member can be engaged with the threads on the sleeve and the closure member turned to translate the closure member along the sleeve. The closure member can be used to push a rod relative to the collar to which the sleeve is attached to cause a vertebral body to move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Thomas Miller, Charles R. Forton, Bruce A. Riceman, Larry T. Khoo, Reginald James Davis, Michael Scott Hisey
  • MODULATORS OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR
    Publication number: 20170196862
    Abstract: The present invention features a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where R1, R2, R3, W, X, Y, Z, n, o, p, and q are defined herein, for the treatment of CFTR mediated diseases, such as cystic fibrosis. The present invention also features pharmaceutical compositions, method of treating, and kits thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark Thomas Miller, Corey Anderson, Vijayalaksmi Arumugam, Brian Richard Bear, Hayley Marie Binch, Jeremy J. Ciemens, Thomas Cleveland, Erica Conroy, Timothy Richard Coon, Bryan A. Frieman, Peter Diederik Jan Grootenhuis, Raymond Stanley Gross, Sara Sabina Hadida-Ruah, Haripada Khatuya, Pramod Virupax Joshi, Paul John Krenitsky, Chun-Chieh Lin, Gulin Erdogan Marelius, Vito Melillo, Jason McCartney, Georgia McGaughey Nicholls, Fabrice Jean Denis Pierre, Alina Silina, Andreas P. Termin, Johnny Uy, Jinglan Zhou
  • Pedometer with lag correction
    Patent number: 9702899
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer-readable storage mediums are disclosed for a pedometer with lag correction. In some implementations, a method comprises: determining, by a first pedometer of an electronic device, a first step count based on sensor data provided by a motion sensor of the electronic device; determining, by a second pedometer of the electronic device, a second step count based on a window of the sensor data; responsive to determining that a step was detected by the second pedometer, determining a third step count based on the window of sensor data; and determining a corrected step count based on the third step count.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Isaac Thomas Miller, Glenn Donald MacGougan, Xiao Xiao
  • MODULATORS OF ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS
    Publication number: 20170189389
    Abstract: Compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Sara Sabina HADIDA-RUAH, Peter Diederik Jan GROOTENHUIS, Fredrick F. VAN GOOR, Jinglan ZHOU, Brian Richard BEAR, Mark Thomas MILLER, Jason McCARTNEY, Mehdi Michel Djamel NUMA, Xiaoqing YANG
  • Air Filter Arrangement; Assembly; and, Methods
    Publication number: 20170182443
    Abstract: Air filter cartridges are disclosed. Also described are air cleaners including the filter cartridges. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. Also, systems of use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Gregory Reichter, Wayne Bishop, Benny K. Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce Crenshaw, Thomas Miller, Donald Mork, Kevin Schrage, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Richard Osendorf, Bradley Kuempel, Thomas Lundgren, Jordan Flagstad
  • Systems and methods for processing and transmitting sensor data
    Patent number: 9681807
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Miller, Mark Dervaes, Phong Lieu, Peter C. Simpson, Shawn Larvenz, Jacob S. Leach, Sebastian Bohm
  • Thiazole-substituted aminoheteroaryls as Spleen Tyrosine Kinase inhibitors
    Patent number: 9670196
    Abstract: The invention provides certain thiazole-substituted aminoheteroaryl compounds of the Formula (I) (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein ring R1, R2, R3, R4, ring A, and the subscripts n1, n2, and r are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using the compounds for treating diseases or conditions mediated by Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (Syk).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Miller, Alessia Petrocchi, Eric T. Romeo, Dilrukshi Vitharana, Solomon D. Kattar, Alan B. Northrup, Michael D. Altman, Neville J. Anthony
  • Pyrrolopyrazine-Spirocyclic piperidine amides as modulators of ion channels
    Publication number: 20170145011
    Abstract: The invention relates to pyrrolopyrazine-spirocyclic piperidine amide compounds useful as inhibitors of ion channels. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Sara Sabina HADIDA RUAH, Edward Adam KALLEL, Mark Thomas MILLER, Vijayalaksmi ARUMUGAM, Jason McCARTNEY, Corey ANDERSON, Peter Diederik Jan GROOTENHUIS, Licong JIANG
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING AND TRANSMITTING SENSOR DATA
    Publication number: 20170135041
    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: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Miller, Mark Dervaes, Phong Lieu, Peter C. Simpson, Shawn Larvenz, Jacob S. Leach, Sebastian Bohm
  • SPINAL STABILIZATION SYSTEMS WITH QUICK-CONNECT SLEEVE ASSEMBLIES FOR USE IN SURGICAL PROCEDURES
    Publication number: 20170100164
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patient using quick-connect sleeve assemblies. Each quick-connect sleeve assembly can be coupled to a bone fastener assembly in a fast and intuitive way. In one embodiment, a quick-connect sleeve assembly has a detachable member and a movable member. Both members engage a collar of the bone fastener assembly. In one embodiment, the engagement can be locked via one or more locking features to facilitate screwing a bone fastener of the bone fastener assembly onto a vertebral body in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Each quick-connect sleeve assembly has a low profile and is particularly shaped for minimally invasive entry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Michael E. Landry, Larry T. Khoo, Charles R. Forton, Brian Bergeron, Bruce A. Riceman, Peter Thomas Miller, Kameron Scott Ely
  • DYNAMIC COHERENT INTEGRATION
    Publication number: 20170090037
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products for determining extended coherent integration intervals based on information about user activity, dynamics and clock stability. Dynamically extending the coherent integration interval increases the signal-to-noise ratio during signal acquisition and tracking, thereby providing a benefit when antenna gain is poor, in weak signal conditions, and when being jammed, or when power needs to be conserved, compared to extending the coherent integration interval for a fixed amount of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Brent M. Ledvina, Isaac Thomas Miller
  • Ice pack
    Patent number: D783062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, John Alan Tolman, Kyle Thomas Miller, Steve Charles Nichols
  • Ice pack
    Patent number: D795313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, John Alan Tolman, Kyle Thomas Miller, Steve Charles Nichols
  • Ice pack
    Patent number: D797165
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, John Alan Tolman, Kyle Thomas Miller, Steve Charles Nichols
  • Ice pack
    Patent number: D797166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, John Alan Tolman, Kyle Thomas Miller, Steve Charles Nichols
  • Ice pack
    Patent number: D797821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, John Alan Tolman, Kyle Thomas Miller, Steve Charles Nichols
  • Shoulder guard for carrying bricks, plywood and the like
    Patent number: D798058
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Inventor: Justin Thomas Miller