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).

  • 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
  • Publication number: 20170089021
    Abstract: Provided is a material handling assembly, such as a plow, that may contain additional features mounted thereon so as to increase the functionality of the assembly, and an apparatus and method for mounting such an assembly or other like structure onto a vehicle, such as a truck. A plow mounting apparatus may be used for automatically mounting and dismounting a plow blade to an end of an associated vehicle. The plow mounting apparatus includes a plow assembly comprising: an expandable plow blade pivotally attached to a front portion of a plow frame; a lift frame attached to a rear portion of the plow frame; an auxiliary light mounting apparatus attached to the plow frame; and a height adjustment mechanism that is operable to raise and lower the plow blade assembly relative to the ground. The height adjustment mechanism may include a hydraulic cylinder having a top portion and a bottom portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Denis Sankovic, Craig Kemmerling, Thomas Miller
  • Publication number: 20170081074
    Abstract: A self-supporting flexible film container is disclosed that includes a container base and a flexible film attached to the container base that forms a container wall and defines a packing region within the container. The container wall has at least one support column, such as a tubular support column, integrally formed therein. A method of conforming the container includes providing a web of flexible film, forming tubular support columns in the web of flexible film and forming a container from the web of flexible film containing the support columns. The support columns can be formed by ploughing and forming the web of flexible film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Rolland LORBACH, Sandra K. HAND, Stuart Michael RUAN JONES, Sheryl S. BRUNKEN, Anthony D. GAYLOR, Thomas MILLER, Philip Russell FAWCUS, Steven Jonathan CLARKE, Adrian MORDUE, Donald Scott PEEBLES, Scott FEDOR, David Richard STONEHOUSE
  • Publication number: 20170084051
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are provided for generating an interactive space. One method includes operations for associating a first device to a reference point in 3D space, and for calculating by the first device a position of the first device in the 3D space based on inertial information captured by the first device and utilizing dead reckoning. Further, the method includes operations for capturing images with a camera of the first device, and for identifying locations of one or more static features in the images. The position of the first device is corrected based on the identified locations of the one or more static features, and a view of an interactive scene is presented in a display of the first device, where the interactive scene is tied to the reference point and includes virtual objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: George Weising, Thomas Miller
  • Publication number: 20170067933
    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: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Isaac Thomas Miller, Glenn Donald MacGougan, Xiao Xiao
  • Publication number: 20170059602
    Abstract: Systems, methods, devices and computer-readable storage mediums are disclosed for device state estimation under pedestrian motion with swinging limb. In some implementations, a method comprises: determining, by a device, that the device is attached to a swinging limb based on a sensor signal; determining, by the device, a rotational velocity component due to the swinging limb based on the sensor signal and limb parameters; estimating, by the device, device velocity; and determining, by the device, user velocity based on the device velocity and the rotational velocity component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: Isaac Thomas Miller
  • Publication number: 20170059601
    Abstract: Systems, methods, devices and computer-readable storage mediums are disclosed for device state estimation with body-fixed assumption. In some implementations, a method comprises: determining, by a device, a rotational velocity of a user of the device based on a sensor signal; determining, by the device, user speed; determining, by the device, user acceleration based on the user speed and the rotational velocity of the user; and updating a user state estimator based on the user acceleration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: Isaac Thomas Miller
  • Publication number: 20170059327
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses and computer-readable storage mediums are disclosed for device state estimation under periodic motion. In some implementations, a method comprises: detecting, by a device, periodic motion from a sensor signal generated by a sensor of the device; generating, by the device, a trigger signal or schedule based on the detecting; generating, by the device, a periodic motion constraint update in response to the detecting; and updating, by the device and in response to the trigger signal or schedule, an estimated state of the device using the periodic motion constraint update.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: Isaac Thomas Miller
  • Publication number: 20170044730
    Abstract: An adjustable snow plow having a center unit; at least one extender wing; a square channel connected to said center unit; at least one mounting bracket connected to said center unit wherein the at least one extender wing is connected to the center unit via the square channel, and the mounting bracket is selectably attachable to a vehicle. The adjustable snow plow is able to vary the width of the plow blade so as to accommodate a number of different locations for which snow may need to be removed. The adjustable plow may be a straight blade plow, or a partially straight blade plow that allows for the user of the adjustable plow to dictate in which direction the desired snow is displaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Craig Kemmerling, Denis Sankovic, Thomas Miller
  • Publication number: 20170036156
    Abstract: Air cleaner and preferred components for an air cleaner are provided. In certain arrangements, a band is mounted to the media pack, surrounding the media. Also, the cartridge is non-circular and includes a seal thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: PAUL COULONVAUX, JOHAN DEWIT, CARY DONALD OLSON, THOMAS MILLER, MARTY BARRIS, WAYNE BISHOP, DONALD ENGEL, STEVEN CAMPBELL, JOHAN FOBE
  • Patent number: 9550761
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Sara Sabina Hadida-Ruah, Peter Diederik Jan Grootenhuis, Mark Thomas Miller, Matthew Hamilton
  • Patent number: 9527023
    Abstract: An air filter arrangement is disclosed. The air filter arrangement includes strips of media comprising fluted sheets secured to facing sheets and forming inlet and outlet flutes secured to one another in a stack. Media pack arrangements including such stacked media with peripheral, perimeter, housing seal arrangements are described. Also described are air cleaners including the filter cartridges. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. Also, systems of use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Donaldson Comapny, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Reichter, Wayne Bishop, Benny Kevin Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce Crenshaw, Thomas Miller, Donald Mork, Kevin Schrage, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Richard Osendorf, Bradley Kuempel, Thomas Lundgren, Jordan Flagstad
  • Publication number: 20160356804
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer-readable mediums are disclosed for GNSS velocity estimation for pedestrians. In some implementations, a method includes receiving a periodic sensor signal; determining a fundamental motion frequency of the periodic sensor signal; extracting a periodicity feature from the periodic sensor signal based on the fundamental motion frequency; and responsive to the extracting, initiating pedestrian velocity estimation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Isaac Thomas Miller, Glenn Donald MacGougan, Robert Mayor
  • Publication number: 20160354119
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide compression/distraction methods and tools useful for fitting a spinal stabilization system in a patient through minimally invasive surgery. The spinal stabilization system may comprise screws anchored in vertebrae. The vertebrae may need to be compressed or distracted. One embodiment of an instrument disclosed herein may comprise a shaft for engaging one of the screws through an extender sleeve. A driver may engage another screw through an opening of the instrument. Through this engagement, a surgeon may use the rack and pinion of the instrument to compress or distract one or more levels of the vertebrae in a parallel motion, which can be advantageous clinically in certain situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Emily King, Bruce A. Riceman, Charles R. Forton, Peter Thomas Miller
  • Patent number: 9513700
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are provided for generating an interactive space. One method includes operations for associating a first device to a reference point in 3D space, and for calculating by the first device a position of the first device in the 3D space based on inertial information captured by the first device and utilizing dead reckoning. Further, the method includes operations for capturing images with a camera of the first device, and for identifying locations of one or more static features in the images. The position of the first device is corrected based on the identified locations of the one or more static features, and a view of an interactive scene is presented in a display of the first device, where the interactive scene is tied to the reference point and includes virtual objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC
    Inventors: George Weising, Thomas Miller
  • Patent number: 9511067
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Sara Sabina Hadida Ruah, Edward Adam Kallel, Mark Thomas Miller, Vijayalaksmi Arumugam, Jason McCartney, Corey Anderson, Peter Diederik Jan Grootenhuis, Licong Jiang
  • Patent number: 9505196
    Abstract: The present invention provides a laminate material having a polyester film and a layer of polyester fibers cohesively bonded thereto. Generally, a metal layer deposited at least one surface of the laminate. The invention may also include a glass reinforced polymer layer formed on the laminated facer where the polymer of the glass reinforced polymer layer is commingled with the nonwoven of the laminated facer. The laminate may further include a second polymer layer having a thickness joined to the fiber layer and/or a layer of hot melt adhesive applied to the polyester fibers. Also presented is a composite material having a polyester film, a layer of polyester fibers bonded to the second polymer layer; a second polymer layer joined to the polyester film; and a glass reinforced polymer layer formed on the laminated facer, where the polymer of the glass reinforced polymer layer is commingled with the nonwoven of the laminated facer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas Miller
  • Patent number: 9504141
    Abstract: Described is an electronics assembly that includes an electronics carrier comprising a cavity and a plurality of modules disposed within the electronics carrier. Each module may include a power handling component mounted on a printed circuit board and a dielectric barrier mechanically attached to the printed circuit board to electrically isolate the power handling component of the module from an adjacent module disposed within the electronics carrier. The dielectric barrier may mechanically attach to the electronics carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Troy Thomas Miller, Chukwunonso Nzubechukwu Okoli
  • Publication number: 20160326156
    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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20160279557
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are described. The components include features of an air cleaner housing; advantageous main filter cartridges; and, advantageous safety filter cartridge features. Features of the main filter cartridge are provided to engage an access cover of the assembly, and a cartridge support within the housing, in a preferred manner. Methods of assembly and use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Douglas Iddings, Daniel Adamek, Thomas Miller, Johan DeWitt