Patents by Inventor W. Mills
W. Mills 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).
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Patent number: 8649160Abstract: A circuit breaker assembly includes a housing, an electrical bus structure within the housing, a number of first plug-in members coupled to the bus structure, and a number of insulative retainers coupled to the bus structure. A corresponding one of the number of insulative retainers is operatively associated with a corresponding number of the number of first plug-in members. Each of a number of circuit breakers includes a manual operator and a number of second plug-in members disposed opposite the manual operator. The number of second plug-in members electrically engage a number of the number of first plug-in members. The corresponding one of the number of insulative retainers is disposed about the corresponding number of the number of first plug-in members, in order to insulate the corresponding number of the number of first plug-in members, and to retain the number of second plug-in members.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Patrick W. Mills, James M. McCormick, Richard G. Benshoff
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Patent number: 8610531Abstract: A microcoil is manufactured by rolling a trace unit in such a way as to form at least one winding. The trace unit is comprised of a conductive trace attached to a flexible insulating film. A preferred embodiment of the microcoil contains both a first winding and a second winding electrically connected and spaced apart by ajoining portion. The microcoil may be used for internal magnetic resonance imaging of patient by attaching the microcoil to a catheter.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventor: Gerald W. Mills
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Publication number: 20130201608Abstract: A circuit breaker assembly includes a housing, an electrical bus structure within the housing, a number of first plug-in members coupled to the bus structure, and a number of insulative retainers coupled to the bus structure. A corresponding one of the number of insulative retainers is operatively associated with a corresponding number of the number of first plug-in members. Each of a number of circuit breakers includes a manual operator and a number of second plug-in members disposed opposite the manual operator. The number of second plug-in members electrically engage a number of the number of first plug-in members. The corresponding one of the number of insulative retainers is disposed about the corresponding number of the number of first plug-in members, in order to insulate the corresponding number of the number of first plug-in members, and to retain the number of second plug-in members.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: PATRICK W. MILLS, James M. McCormick, Richard G. Benshoff
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Patent number: 8495231Abstract: A remote call control method is provided, the method comprising exchanging a session initiation protocol message, wherein the message indicates a call control request is associated with the message; identifying a resource associated with the call control request, wherein the resource includes one or more parameters of the call control request; and performing a call control operation according to the parameters of the call control request. A communication platform and endpoint are provided for executing a call control operation according to a call control request. The communication platform and endpoint comprise a processor component operable to exchange a session initiation protocol message, identify a resource associated with the call control request, and execute a call control operation according to the parameters of the call control request. The message indicates a call control request is associated with the message, and the resource includes parameters associated with the call control request.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2006Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Umesh P. Katapadi, Daniel P. Linton, David W. Mills, Loganathan D. Modahala, Eddie B. Soliman
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Patent number: 8488302Abstract: A circuit breaker panel includes a number of circuit breaker modules each having a number of connectors, a plurality of circuit breakers and a circuit structure supporting the circuit breakers and electrically interconnecting the circuit breakers with the number of connectors. The panel also includes a monitoring module having a connector and a monitoring circuit to monitor at least one line voltage and, for each of the circuit breakers, at least one load voltage. The panel further includes a frame having a first connector for the monitoring module connector, a number of second connectors for the circuit breaker module connectors, and a number of third connectors for outputs from the circuit breaker modules. Conductors are connected to the connectors. Any of the monitoring module and the number of circuit breaker modules can be installed into or removed from the frame without change to the conductors.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Patrick W. Mills, Kevin F. Hanley, James M. McCormick, Richard G. Benshoff
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Patent number: 8487722Abstract: A thermally managed electromagnetic switching device (2) is provided that includes a current carrying component set (4) switchable between a closed, current carrying state and an open, current interrupting state. A thermally dissipating component set (6) functionally supports and electrically isolates the current carrying component set (4) in the open state. The thermally dissipating component set (6) includes at least in part a thermally conductive polymer and is cooperatively configured to transfer heat away from the current carrying component set (4) in the closed state to dissipate thermal energy.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Patrick W. Mills, James M. McCormick, Kevin F. Hanley, Timothy R. Budd
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Publication number: 20130061563Abstract: A protective article for a horse includes a protective member and a replaceable securing member. The protective member includes a body portion extending between a pair of opposing ends and dimensioned to be wrapped around and secured to a horse's body part, and further includes a first engagement member coupled to the body portion adjacent one end, and a second engagement member coupled to the body portion adjacent the other end. The replaceable securing member is adapted to be selectively engaged with the engagement members in a manner that urges the engagement members towards one another. The replaceable securing member includes a first securing assembly adapted to be manually reversibly secured to the first engagement member, and a second securing assembly adapted to be manually reversibly secured to the second engagement member, the first securing assembly securing to the first engagement member independently of the second securing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventor: Brett W. Mills
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Publication number: 20120319806Abstract: A thermally managed electromagnetic switching device (2) is provided that includes a current carrying component set (4) switchable between a closed, current carrying state and an open, current interrupting state. A thermally dissipating component set (6) functionally supports and electrically isolates the current carrying component set (4) in the open state. The thermally dissipating component set (6) includes at least in part a thermally conductive polymer and is cooperatively configured to transfer heat away from the current carrying component set (4) in the closed state to dissipate thermal energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2010Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Patrick W. Mills, James M. McCormick, Kevin F. Hanley, Timothy R. Budd
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Publication number: 20120262848Abstract: A circuit breaker panel includes a number of circuit breaker modules each having a number of connectors, a plurality of circuit breakers and a circuit structure supporting the circuit breakers and electrically interconnecting the circuit breakers with the number of connectors. The panel also includes a monitoring module having a connector and a monitoring circuit to monitor at least one line voltage and, for each of the circuit breakers, at least one load voltage. The panel further includes a frame having a first connector for the monitoring module connector, a number of second connectors for the circuit breaker module connectors, and a number of third connectors for outputs from the circuit breaker modules. Conductors are connected to the connectors. Any of the monitoring module and the number of circuit breaker modules can be installed into or removed from the frame without change to the conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: PATRICK W. MILLS, Kevin F. Hanley, James M. McCormick, Richard G. Benshoff
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Publication number: 20120241410Abstract: A process for treating a target region of a component surface with a treatment fluid including: a) determining an amount of treatment fluid required to treat the target region; b) feeding the determined amount of treatment fluid to a treatment device; c) continuously circulating the treatment fluid through an applicator of the treatment device whilst applying the applicator to the target region; and d) discarding the treatment fluid once the target region of the component surface has been treated. An apparatus for treating a target region of a component surface with a treatment fluid is also disclosed and which includes: a treatment fluid reservoir; a treatment device, operable to receive treatment fluid from the treatment fluid reservoir and to apply treatment fluid to the component; a holding fixture for supporting the component; and a sealable enclosure containing the treatment fluid reservoir, the treatment device and the holding fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLCInventors: David W. MILLS, Daniel CLARK
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Publication number: 20120241008Abstract: A device for applying a treatment fluid to a target includes an application chamber that defines a substantially laminar application flow path from an inflow region to an outflow region of the application chamber; and a distribution chamber that communicates with the application chamber at an interface, in use, fluid being delivered from the distribution chamber to the application chamber via the interface across the full extent of the inflow region of the application chamber. A process for applying treatment fluid to a target region of a component surface using a treatment device operable to present the treatment fluid to the component surface is also disclosed. The process comprises introducing the treatment device to the target region of the component surface, and drawing treatment fluid through the device, across the target region of the component surface solely under the action of reduced pressure applied at an outlet of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLCInventors: David W. MILLS, Daniel CLARK
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Patent number: 8260736Abstract: An intelligent system manager system and method for managing and controlling a platform may comprise a management component providing intelligent decision support and managing platform functions responsive to data representative of the platform and equipment thereof; an execution and monitor component for causing execution of commands controlling the platform and equipment thereof, and monitoring the execution of the commands and the status of platform sensors and platform equipment; a display component providing information representative of the current state of the platform and receiving input; and a common services component providing processing services to the management component, to the execution and monitor component and to the display component.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Michael T. Lear, Lawrence J. Kolankiewicz, Jr., John J. Curry, III, Jacob Christensen, John R. Goetz, Kevin Dillinger, James Prosser, Charles Johnson-Bey, Joseph W. Mills
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Patent number: 8219506Abstract: A method is used to configure an extended analog computer for use as an application controller. The method includes selecting input pins from among a plurality of pins in a continuous sheet processor, selecting an arrangement of intermediate and output pins from among the remaining pins in the plurality of pins in the continuous sheet processor, applying a pattern data set to the input pins, using an evolutionary algorithm, coupling current sources and sinks to the intermediate and output pins, measuring an error between an output and its expected value, and continuing to select intermediate and output pin arrangements, apply pattern data sets, and measure errors until a configuration threshold is met.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Indiana University Research and Technology Corp.Inventors: Russell C. Eberhart, Jonathan W. Mills, Bryce Himebaugh, Xiaohui Hu
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Publication number: 20120150020Abstract: A microcoil is manufactured by rolling a trace unit in such a way as to form at least one winding. The trace unit is comprised of a conductive trace attached to a flexible insulating film. A preferred embodiment of the microcoil contains both a first winding and a second winding electrically connected and spaced apart by ajoining portion. The microcoil may be used for internal magnetic resonance imaging of patient by attaching the microcoil to a catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventor: Gerald W. Mills
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Patent number: 8180920Abstract: A system for routing media content files having different format characteristics to a plurality of clients over a communication network includes a content translation router. The content translation router is capable of retrieving the content files. In addition, the content translation router includes processing modules for concurrently modifying content files having differing format characteristics to be compatible for transmission over the communication network for viewing at different ones of the clients.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: RGB Networks, Inc.Inventors: Brendon W. Mills, Clifford L. Hall, III, Richard G. Washington
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Patent number: 8146239Abstract: A method for forming a microcoil includes attaching a conducting trace of conductive material to a film of insulating material and affixing an attaching trace of conductive material to the film, wherein the attaching trace is electrically isolated from the conducting trace of conductive material. The method also includes operably coupling the attaching trace to a mandrel prior to rolling of the mandrel and rolling the mandrel with the attaching trace attached thereto to circumferentially wrap the conducting trace of conductive material more than one revolution around a longitudinal axis of rolling. The attaching trace remains electrically isolated from the conducting trace after rolling the mandrel.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventor: Gerald W. Mills
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Patent number: 8139566Abstract: A method for establishing a communication session between two endpoints that do not both support secure media includes receiving a registration from a first endpoint. The registration indicating the first endpoint supports secure media and non-secure media. The method also includes receiving a registration from a second endpoint. The registration indicating the second endpoint supports non-secure media. The method also includes receiving a request to establish a communication session between the first endpoint and the second endpoint using secure media. The method further includes establishing the communication session between the first endpoint and the second endpoint via the communications platform using non-secure media.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: David W. Mills, Cullen F. Jennings
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Patent number: 8138864Abstract: A circuit interrupter includes a housing having a molded case made of liquid crystal polymer. Separable contacts are disposed within the housing. An operating mechanism is disposed within the housing and is structured to open and close the separable contacts. A trip mechanism is disposed within the housing and is structured to cooperate with the operating mechanism to trip open the separable contacts. The trip mechanism includes an electronic trip circuit and a rigid, conductive base providing a ground to the electronic trip circuit. The rigid, conductive base is insert molded to a portion of the molded case.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Patrick W. Mills, Richard G. Benshoff, James M. McCormick
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Patent number: 8094436Abstract: A circuit breaker assembly includes a housing, an electrical bus structure coupled to the housing, and a number of first plug-in members coupled to the electrical bus structure. A number of circuit breakers include a first surface and a second plug-in member disposed opposite the first surface. The second plug-in member of each of the number of circuit breakers is mated with a corresponding one of the number of first plug-in members. A plate member is removably coupled to the housing. The plate member includes a first surface and an opposite second surface. The first surface of the number of circuit breakers engages the opposite second surface of the plate member in order to maintain mating of each of the number of circuit breakers with the corresponding one of the number of first plug-in members.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Patrick W. Mills, James M. McCormick, Kevin F. Hanley, Timothy R. Budd
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Patent number: 8083753Abstract: A surgical alignment device is disclosed that is controlled remotely through the use of an actuator, where the actuator in turn controls at least one local adjustment device. The alignment device is suited for neurosurgery, although it is not exclusively limited to neurosurgery. The alignment device includes an insertion guide that is coupled to the local adjustment device, the insertion guide being used to guide a device such as a catheter into a patient. The alignment device may also be coupled to a control module such as a microcomputer that controls the orientation of the insertion guide in response to inputs from the surgeon as to a location of interest within the patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Matthew S. Solar, Thomas I. Miller, John David, Raghu Raghavan, Martin Brady, Gerald W. Mills