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Brian Adrian Miller, Jackson, TN US
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20110067362 | Container Bottom and Methods - A method of loading a plurality of articles in a container. The method can include providing a container having a body and defining an interior chamber, providing a stack of articles comprising snack pieces having a convex surface, inserting the stack of articles at least partially into the interior chamber, and reorienting the leading article by forcing the leading article against the inner surface such that the convex surface of the article cooperates with the inner surface. | 03-24-2011 |
20120024870 | Container Bottom and Methods - Substantially triangular shaped container bottoms include a bottom wall with a concave surface. The container bottom can be used with a container body having an interior chamber for receiving at least one article. Exemplary embodiments include a container bottom attached to a container body wherein the container bottom includes a central surface area that is inwardly concave towards an interior chamber of the container body. Methods of loading a plurality of articles in a container are also provided. | 02-02-2012 |
Curtis Jack Miller, Oak Ridge, TN US
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20120181733 | LOW CARBON COATINGS AND SLIPS FOR MEMBRANE DEPOSITION - A metal powder slip composition includes a metal powder, a polycarbonate binder, and a liquid carrier. The slip composition can be debound after slip casting without generating residual carbon. The slip composition can be formed into a porous metal layer on a porous substrate object, the porous metal layer having low residual carbon content, without requiring a step of removing residual carbon. A corresponding method of making a porous metal layer is also provided. | 07-19-2012 |
20120183428 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF FERROUS LOW CARBON POROUS MATERIAL - A method for preparing a porous metal article using a powder metallurgy forming process is provided which eliminates the conventional steps associated with removing residual carbon. The method uses a feedstock that includes a ferrous metal powder and a polycarbonate binder. The polycarbonate binder can be removed by thermal decomposition after the metal article is formed without leaving a carbon residue. | 07-19-2012 |
David R. Miller, Murfreesboro, TN US
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20150223890 | Medical Cart Application Distribution - Technology for providing medical cart applications to a computing device attached to a portable medical cart is disclosed. A method comprises communicating with a medical application database using the computing device. The medical applications available in the medical application database can be filtered based on selected criteria. The filtered medical applications can be displayed using the computing device to enable a user to access or download the filtered medical applications. | 08-13-2015 |
20150223891 | MEDICAL CART ACCESS CONTROL - Technology for controlling access to a portable medical cart is disclosed. A method comprises controlling the portable medical cart using a computing device. Security information can be electronically collected from a medical cart user. The security information of the medical cart user can be electronically collected. The security information of the medical cart user can be authenticated to enable the medical cart user to access electronic systems on the portable medical cart. | 08-13-2015 |
20150223892 | WORK PLATFORM FOR A WHEELED MEDICAL CART - A wheeled medical cart with a conductive touch screen work surface. The conductive touch screen work surface can comprise a conductive touch screen surface that includes a touch surface and a transfer surface opposite the touch surface. The transfer surface can be configured to be positioned in proximity to a touch screen computing device. The wheeled medical cart can include a structure connecting the conductive touch screen work surface to a wheeled pedestal of the wheeled medical cart. | 08-13-2015 |
20150227127 | MEDICAL CART FOR DISPENSING MEDICATION - Technology for dispensing medication from a wheeled medical cart is disclosed. A method comprises placing the medication in a medication storage compartment of a storage container of the wheeled medical cart. A method can further comprise entering medication data into a computing device operating on the wheeled medical cart. A method can further comprise electronically securing the medication stored in the medication storage compartment. A method further comprises repositioning the wheeled medical cart a patient location The method can further comprise electronically identifying at least one predetermined user of the wheeled medical cart at the patient location to enable the predetermined user to gain access to the medication in the medication storage compartment for a patient to enable the predetermined user to provide medication from the wheeled medical cart to the patient. | 08-13-2015 |
Duane Miller, Germantown, TN US
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20090142832 | Indoles, Derivatives, and Analogs Thereof and Uses Therefor - Indole derivatives and analog compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same are provided. Also provided are methods of using these compounds to inhibit tubulin polymerization in a cell associated with a proliferative disease or to treat a cancer. | 06-04-2009 |
20140206714 | LPA2 RECEPTOR-SPECIFIC BENZOIC ACID DERIVATIVES - Disclosed are compounds effective for inhibiting cellular apoptosis and for protecting cells and tissues from the apoptotic effects of chemotherapeutic agents and/or ionizing radiation. Compounds of the invention act as agonists of the LPA | 07-24-2014 |
Duane D. Miller, Collierville, TN US
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20130324602 | SUBSTITUTED ACYLANILIDES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - This invention provides SARM compounds and uses thereof in treating a variety of diseases or conditions in a subject, including, inter alia, a muscle wasting disease and/or disorder or a bone-related disease and/or disorder. | 12-05-2013 |
20140005263 | TREATING ANDROGEN DECLINE IN AGING MALE (ADAM)-ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS WITH SARMS | 01-02-2014 |
20140213623 | COMPOUNDS FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention relates to a compound of formula XXII and a compound of formula 17ya, which are defined as anywhere in the specification, to a composition comprising the same, and to a method of using thereof in the treatment of various forms of cancer. | 07-31-2014 |
20140296286 | COMPOUNDS WITH INCREASED SPECIFICITY FOR THE TREATMENT OF GLIOMA - Disclosed are compounds for the treatment of cancer. Compounds disclosed herein are particularly effective for the selective inhibition of glioma cells. | 10-02-2014 |
Duane D. Miller, Memphis, TN US
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20110118228 | Enzymatic production or chemical synthesis and uses for 5,7-dienes and UVB conversion products thereof - Provided herein are steroidal compounds that are androsta-5,7-dienes or a pregna-5,7-dienes and ultraviolet B (UVB) conversion products thereof which includes pharmaceutical compositions of the steroidal compounds as shown in Tables 1 and 2. Also provided is a method for producing hydroxylated metabolites of cholecalciferol or ergocalciferol via the P450scc (CYP11A1) or CYP27B1 enzyme systems where the hydroxylase has an activity to hydroxylate position C20 of a secosteroid or its 5,7-dieneal precursor and the hydroxylated metabolites so produced. In addition, a method for inhibiting proliferation of either a normally or abnormally proliferating cell by contacting the cell with any of the compounds described herein. A related method is provided of treating a condition associated with the proliferating cell such as a cancer, a skin disorder, a defect in cell differentiation, cosmetic, prophylaxsis, or healthy cell maintenance. | 05-19-2011 |
20120258938 | Enzymatic Production or Chemical Synthesis and Uses for 5,7-Dienes and UVB Conversion Products Thereof - Provided herein are steroidal compounds that are androsta-5,7-dienes or pregna-5,7-dienes and ultraviolet B (UVB) conversion products thereof and cholecalciferol derivatives hydroxylated at one or more of C1, C17, C20, C23, C24, C25, and C26 which includes pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical or nutraceutical compositions of the steroidal compounds as shown in Tables 1A, 2A and 3. Also provided is a method for producing hydroxylated metabolites of cholecalciferol via CYP11A1, CYP24, CYP27A1, or CYP27B1 enzyme systems where the hydroxylase has an activity to hydroxylate position C1 or C20 or other position of the sidechain of a secosteroid or its 5,7-dieneal precursor and the hydroxylated metabolites so produced. Methods are provided for inhibiting proliferation of either a normally or abnormally proliferating cell, for modifying immune activity, or for treating a condition associated with the proliferating or quiescent cell or immune cells by contacting the cell with or administering any of the compounds described herein. | 10-11-2012 |
20140200201 | Enzymatic Production or Chemical Synthesis and Uses for 5,7-Dienes and UVB Conversion Products Thereof - Provided herein are steroidal compounds that are androsta-5,7-dienes or a pregna-5,7-dienes and ultraviolet B (UVB) conversion products thereof which includes pharmaceutical compositions of the steroidal compounds as shown in Tables 1 and 2. Also provided is a method for producing hydroxylated metabolites of cholecalciferol or ergocalciferol via the P450scc (CYP11A1) or CYP27B1 enzyme systems where the hydroxylase has an activity to hydroxylate position C20 of a secosteroid or its 5,7-dieneal precursor and the hydroxylated metabolites so produced. In addition, a method for inhibiting proliferation of either a normally or abnormally proliferating cell by contacting the cell with any of the compounds described herein. A related method is provided of treating a condition associated with the proliferating cell such as a cancer, a skin disorder, a defect in cell differentiation, cosmetic, prophylaxsis, or healthy cell maintenance. | 07-17-2014 |
Duane Douglas Miller, Collierville, TN US
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20140094518 | METHOD FOR REGULATING RETINAL ENDOTHELIAL CELL VIABILITY - Here provided is a method for regulating retinal endothelial cell viability in a mammal by administering to the mammal a therapeutically effective amount of a quinic acid analog. The method may be applied to prevent, treat or cure pathological conditions of retinal endothelial cells associated with radiation retinopathy, diabetic retinopathy and chemotherapy for retinoblastoma. | 04-03-2014 |
Duane Douglas Miller, Germantown, TN US
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20120283331 | Anti-Inflammatory Quinic Acid Derivatives for Radioprotection/Radiomitigation - Disclosed are methods of use of analogs of quinic acids or shikimic acids for protection from the harmful effects of radiation when administered either prior to radiation exposure, after radiation exposure, or both. These methods are useful for treating humans and animals exposed to radiation and at risk for radiation sickness and/or death as the result of radiation exposure. | 11-08-2012 |
Ed Miller, Harriman, TN US
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20150144052 | STORAGE SYSTEM FOR A WATERCRAFT - A watercraft is provided. The watercraft includes a cockpit. The watercraft further includes a stern-facing seat having a movable backrest. The seat is outside of the cockpit. An aquatic activity platform extends to a stern of the watercraft from the seat, and defines a foot rest for the seat. An engine is positioned substantially further towards a bow of the watercraft than the seat. A storage compartment has an opening positioned further towards the bow than the backrest of the seat. The backrest is movable to a first position to expose the opening and provide access to the storage compartment, and to a second position to conceal the opening. | 05-28-2015 |
Jacob Lee Miller, Oliver Springs, TN US
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20150083009 | EXPLOSIVE BULK CHARGE - An explosive bulk charge, including: a first contact surface configured to be selectively disposed substantially adjacent to a structure or material; a second end surface configured to selectively receive a detonator; and a curvilinear side surface joining the first contact surface and the second end surface. The first contact surface, the second end surface, and the curvilinear side surface form a bi-truncated hemispherical structure. The first contact surface, the second end surface, and the curvilinear side surface are formed from an explosive material. Optionally, the first contact surface and the second end surface each have a substantially circular shape. Optionally, the first contact surface and the second end surface consist of planar structures that are aligned substantially parallel or slightly tilted with respect to one another. The curvilinear side surface has one of a smooth curved geometry, an elliptical geometry, and a parabolic geometry. | 03-26-2015 |
James Calvin Miller, Portland, TN US
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20140290117 | FISHING DEVICE - A fishing bobber may include an elongate shaft having a first end, an opposing second end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, a line retainer disposed at the first end, a counterweight float disposed proximate the second end, and an axially movable primary float disposed on the elongate shaft between the first end and the second end. | 10-02-2014 |
James D. Miller, Knoxville, TN US
Jeffrey D. Miller, Knoxville, TN US
John M. Miller, Oakridge, TN US
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20120319471 | ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In an energy storage system that includes a battery and an ultracapacitor, the state of charge (SOC) of the capacitor is the subject of a dynamic set-point. This dynamic set-point control is a function of the load regime to which the storage system is exposed, for example a hybrid automobile or electric automobile. The control may be based in part upon real-time fast Fourier transform analysis of load current, permitting real-time adjustment of control coefficients. In this way, it is possible to minimize the occurrence of the capacitor being fully charged at a time when it would be desired to be able to absorb high current, for example from regenerative braking. Likewise it is possible to minimize the occurrence of the capacitor being nearly discharged at a time when it would be desirable to have boost power available. A result is that even a relatively small ultracapacitor (having perhaps one two-hundredth the energy storage capacity of the battery) can permit greatly reducing waste heat dissipated in the battery, and can reduce otherwise unnecessary cycling of current into and out of the battery. This can extend battery life and battery performance. | 12-20-2012 |
John M. Miller, Oak Ridge, TN US
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20130020862 | REGULATION CONTROL AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT SCHEME FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - Power transfer rate at a charging facility can be maximized by employing a feedback scheme. The state of charge (SOC) and temperature of the regenerative energy storage system (RESS) pack of a vehicle is monitored to determine the load due to the RESS pack. An optimal frequency that cancels the imaginary component of the input impedance for the output signal from a grid converter is calculated from the load of the RESS pack, and a frequency offset f* is made to the nominal frequency f | 01-24-2013 |
20130020877 | GRAPHENE-COATED COUPLING COIL FOR AC RESISTANCE REDUCTION - At least one graphene layer is formed to laterally surround a tube so that the basal plane of each graphene layer is tangential to the local surface of the tube on which the graphene layer is formed. An electrically conductive path is provided around the tube for providing high conductivity electrical path provided by the basal plane of each graphene layer. The high conductivity path can be employed for high frequency applications such as coupling coils for wireless power transmission to overcome skin depth effects and proximity effects prevalent in high frequency alternating current paths. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021168 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND VALIDATION TOOL - A transmit pad inspection device includes a magnetic coupling device, which includes an inductive circuit that is configured to magnetically couple to a primary circuit of a charging device in a transmit pad through an alternating current (AC) magnetic field. The inductive circuit functions as a secondary circuit for a set of magnetically coupled coils. The magnetic coupling device further includes a rectification circuit, and includes a controllable load bank or is configured to be connected to an external controllable load back. The transmit pad inspection device is configured to determine the efficiency of power transfer under various coupling conditions. In addition, the transmit pad inspection device can be configured to measure residual magnetic field and the frequency of the input current, and to determine whether the charging device has been installed properly. | 01-24-2013 |
20130024059 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND VALIDATION TOOL - A non-contacting position sensing apparatus includes at least one vehicle-mounted receiver coil that is configured to detect a net flux null when the vehicle is optimally aligned relative to the primary coil in the charging device. Each of the at least one vehicle-mounted receiver coil includes a clockwise winding loop and a counterclockwise winding loop that are substantially symmetrically configured and serially connected to each other. When the non-contacting positing sensing apparatus is located directly above the primary coil of the charging device, the electromotive forces from the clockwise winding loop and the counterclockwise region cancel out to provide a zero electromotive force, i.e., a zero voltage reading across the coil that includes the clockwise winding loop and the counterclockwise winding loop. | 01-24-2013 |
20130214591 | WIRELESS POWER CHARGING USING POINT OF LOAD CONTROLLED HIGH FREQUENCY POWER CONVERTERS - An apparatus for wirelessly charging a battery of an electric vehicle is provided with a point of load control. The apparatus includes a base unit for generating a direct current (DC) voltage. The base unit is regulated by a power level controller. One or more point of load converters can be connected to the base unit by a conductor, with each point of load converter comprising a control signal generator that transmits a signal to the power level controller. The output power level of the DC voltage provided by the base unit is controlled by power level controller such that the power level is sufficient to power all active load converters when commanded to do so by any of the active controllers, without generating excessive power that may be otherwise wasted. | 08-22-2013 |
20130270919 | ABOVE RESONANCE FREQUENCY OPERATION FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - A wireless power transmission system includes a primary circuit and a secondary circuit, which are coupled through coupling coils. The primary circuit includes an alternating current (AC) power supply source that provides an alternating current signal through a series connection of a primary capacitor and a primary coil. The secondary circuit includes a parallel connection of a secondary coil, a secondary capacitor, and a load. The resonance frequency f | 10-17-2013 |
John Michael Miller, Oakridge, TN US
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20130119923 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MANAGING A DEGRADED STATE OF A CAPACITOR SYSTEM - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for managing a capacitor system. In one aspect, an energy storage system includes a capacitor system, a charging circuit, and a controller. The capacitor system includes one or more capacitors. The charging circuit is configured to charge the capacitor system to a first target voltage. The controller is configured to detect a first condition and is programmed, in response to the first condition, to instruct the charging circuit to charge the capacitor system to a second target voltage that is less than the first target voltage. The controller is programmed to provide a notification that the capacitor system is operating in a degraded state. | 05-16-2013 |
Keith Miller, Germantown, TN US
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20100049253 | BOTTOM LOADING CONNECTOR FOR ATTACHING A SPINAL ROD TO A VERTEBRAL MEMBER - Connectors for attaching a spinal rod to an anchor. The connectors may include a receiver with a rod-receiving opening on a bottom side that leads into a receiver passage sized to receive the spinal rod. A elongate member may extend through an opening on the top side of the receiver, and may include a cut-out to receive the spinal rod. A grommet may be operatively connected to the receiver and include a grommet passage to receive the anchor. A disk may be positioned between the receiver and the grommet and may include an angled surface that is positioned on a side of the receiver passage. The elongate member may be movable along the first axis between extended and retracted positions with the cut-out positioned closer to the second axis in the retracted position than in the extended position. Moving the elongate member from the extended position to the retracted position with the spinal rod received in the cut-out may cause the disk to move along the second axis towards the grommet passage to fix the first axis in spaced relation relative to the grommet passage. | 02-25-2010 |
20110172717 | Spinal Rod Extenders and Methods of Use - A spinal rod assembly may be formed by attaching an extension portion onto a spinal rod that extends along a longitudinal axis. The extension portion may include a rod coupler that attaches to the spinal rod with a first coupling that includes a first degree of rotational freedom and a first degree of translational freedom in positioning the rod coupler relative to the spinal rod along the longitudinal axis. The extension portion may further include an extender rod including an elongated rod body that may be secured to the rod coupler using a second coupling that includes at least a second degree of rotational freedom in positioning the extender rod relative to the rod coupler about an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The extension portion may be assembled in situ to a spinal rod that has been previously secured to vertebral bodies in a patient. | 07-14-2011 |
20120191193 | INTERBODY IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - An interbody implant spacer includes a flexible body defining a first surface configured for engagement with a first vertebral surface and a second surface configured for engagement with a second vertebral surface. The first surface includes at least one pre-formed protrusion extending outwardly therefrom. The body is expandable between a first, non-expanded configuration such that the at least one protrusion extends outwardly from the first surface and a second, expanded configuration such that the at least one protrusion extends outwardly from the first surface to engage the first vertebral surface and at least a portion of the second surface engages the second vertebral surface. Methods of use are disclosed. | 07-26-2012 |
20120197402 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT WITH ROTATING MEMBER - An implant for spacing apart skeletal structures. The implant includes a base, a rotatable member, and a connector. The base extends around at least a portion of the member, and the member is pivotally connected to the base by the connector. The member includes a first pair of opposing sides that have a first height that is smaller than or equal to a height of the base, and a second pair of opposing sides that have a second height larger than the base. The member is movable to a first rotational position with the first pair of opposing sides facing in the same direction as the sides of the base such that the member is shorter than or equal to the base. The member is also movable to a second rotational position with the second pair of opposing sides facing in the same direction as the sides of the base such that the member is taller than the base. | 08-02-2012 |
Keith Miller, Memphis, TN US
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20090259256 | Connectors for Elongated Surgical Members and Methods of Use - The present application relates to connectors for coupling together two surgical members of different materials while inhibiting galvanic corrosion. The connector may include a first coupling element composed of a material with a similar galvanic potential to one of the surgical members, and a second coupling element composed of a material with a similar galvanic potential to the second surgical member. Each of the first and second coupling elements may be configured to connect to the respective surgical member. The connector may also include a coupling medium disposed between the first and second coupling elements. The coupling medium may function to connect together the two coupling elements, and isolate the coupling elements to inhibit galvanic corrosion. | 10-15-2009 |
Keith E. Miller, Memphis, TN US
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20090264931 | Implantable Article for Use with an Anchor and a Non-Metal Rod - An implantable article for use with an anchor and a non-metal rod assembly includes a ring having a body including an outer surface, an inner surface defining an aperture extending through the body configured to engage a non-metal rod. The ring body further includes protrusions extending from the inner surface into the aperture, wherein the protrusions are spaced apart from each other axially and circumferentially along the inner surface. | 10-22-2009 |
20090299413 | TRANSVERSE ROD CONNECTORS WITH OSTEOCONDUCTIVE MATERIAL - The present application is directed to transverse connectors that connect first and second vertebral rods that extend along the spine. In one embodiment, the transverse connector includes an elongated base with a first receiver at a first section of the base to receive the first vertebral rod, and a second receiver at a second section of the base to receive the second vertebral rod. Osteoconductive material is positioned on at least the first receiver. | 12-03-2009 |
Keith M. Miller, Germantown, TN US
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20100274357 | EXPANDABLE IMPLANT, INSTRUMENT, AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention include expandable, implantable devices and methods. Devices expand linearly to provide secure fixation between or among anatomical structures. The expanded height of some embodiments is greater that twice the unexpanded height of the device. In some embodiments, an implant replaces one or more vertebral bodies of the spine. | 10-28-2010 |
20130110241 | PIVOTABLE INTERBODY IMPLANT SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
Laurence F. Miller, Knoxville, TN US
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20140073833 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIA STORING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETERMINING PATIENT SPECIFIC TREATMENT PLANNING MARGINS - Methods, systems and computer-readable storage media relate to determining individualized treatment planning margins. The methods may include processing motion data of a target obtained from at least one marker for one or more periods. Each period may include a plurality of time intervals. The processing may include processing the motion data to determine an isocenter for each time interval along at least one of the axes of motion. The axes can include the x axis, the y axis, and/or the z axis. The method may include determining motion prediction data for each of the at least one of the axes; and determining treatment planning margins for each of the at least one of the axes based on the motion prediction data. The individualized treatment margins can be smaller and more optimal because the treatment margins can incorporate patient specific patterns of motion of a target (e.g., an organ). | 03-13-2014 |
Lynn A. Miller, Crossville, TN US
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20110221203 | PORTABLE SOLAR AND WIND-POWERED ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEM - The portable solar and wind-powered energy generating system provides an ecologically friendly, portable system for generating electricity. The system includes a portable enclosure having a roof, along with first and second solar modules. The first solar module is mounted on the roof of the portable enclosure. A portable vertical support is removably positioned adjacent the portable enclosure. A wind turbine is preferably mounted on an upper end thereof. An extensible support releasably extends between the roof and the vertical support for releasably supporting the second solar module. Preferably, a third solar module is further provided, and a collapsible support is mounted on the portable vertical support for releasably supporting the third solar module. The wind turbine is in electrical communication with the first, second and third solar modules, and generated electricity is delivered to an electrical load, such as a storage battery, a charger for electrical vehicles, or the like. | 09-15-2011 |
Randall L. Miller, Franklin, TN US
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20150314386 | ADAPTOR FOR A TOOL OR HANDLE - An adaptor can adjustably couple a tool to a mount and includes a clamping assembly, a coupling assembly, and a cam lock assembly. The clamping assembly includes a base and a clamp movably coupled to the base. The base and the clamp together define a substantially circular pocket. The coupling assembly includes a ball sized to be disposed in the substantially circular pocket and a shank extending from the ball. The cam lock assembly includes a camming base and includes a lever pivotally coupled to the camming base. The lever can pivot relative to the camming base between an unlocked position and a locked position. The cam lock assembly further includes a retention fastener and a draw fastener. Moving the lever toward the locked position causes the clamp to press the ball against the base, thereby locking the position of the ball relative to the clamping assembly. | 11-05-2015 |
Ray Miller, Vonore, TN US
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20130093234 | APPARATUS ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A seat anchoring system that anchors seats in a seating arrangement in a vehicle is provided. The seat anchoring system includes a base and multiple fastening devices, where the fastening devices are attached to the base and extend away from an upper face of the base. The base has a shape similar to an inside configuration of a mounting rail such that the base is inserted into the mounting rail and positioned to any desirable location along the mounting rail. Further, the fastening devices extend through the mounting rail and attach the seat to the mounting rail. | 04-18-2013 |
Richard Miller, Brentwood, TN US
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20090189404 | VEHICLE CARGO SIDEWALL STRUCTURE - A vehicle cargo sidewall structure includes a vertical inboard wall panel, a vertical outboard wall panel, door panel and a storage bin. The inboard wall panel includes an access opening. The outboard wall panel extends along side the inboard wall panel to define a side wall structure with a concealed storage space located between the inboard and outboard wall panels. The storage space is accessible via the access opening. The door panel moves between a closed position overlaying the access opening concealing the storage space and an opened position exposing the storage space. The storage bin is coupled to the door panel for movement therewith such that with the door panel in the closed position the storage bin is disposed within the storage space and with the door panel in the opened position the storage bin at least partially extends out of the storage space. | 07-30-2009 |
20120161486 | VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - A vehicle seat assembly includes a base portion, a support bracket, a seatback frame and a cushion frame. The support bracket is pivotally coupled to the base portion about a first axis. The seatback frame is pivotally coupled to the support bracket about a second axis that is spaced apart from the first axis. The cushion frame is pivotally coupled to the support bracket about a third axis that is spaced apart from both the first and second axes, such that the seatback frame and the cushion frame move with the support bracket relative to the base portion when the support bracket pivots about the first axis. | 06-28-2012 |
20130200645 | ADAPTABLE VEHICULAR STORAGE SYSTEM - Disclosed herein are embodiments of an adaptable vehicular storage system to secure and store cargo items. In one embodiment, a panel is incorporated inside a vehicle which defines at least one vertical surface, and attachment members are selectively positionable to attach cargo items to the panel. The adaptable vehicular storage system can also comprise cargo bins, nets, and rails to allow storage of different cargo items. The different attachment members can be positioned on the panel to customize the storage system to adapt to secure cargo items based on the cargos size and shape, and the vehicles' storage space and location. | 08-08-2013 |
20130221970 | TRAILER CONNECTION CHECKING DEVICE AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a trailer light checking system for a vehicle for checking an electrical connection between the vehicle and a trailer comprising a plurality of exterior vehicle lights, the exterior vehicle lights including a left turn indicator light, a right turn indicator light and a brake indicator light, and further comprises a terminal connection configured to electrically connect each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights to a respective trailer light. The trailer light checking system also comprises a vehicle controller having a trailer connection checking mode configured to check the terminal connection by simulating manual operation of each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights according to a timed sequence, such that a respective trailer light will actuate in combination with the simulated manual operation of each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights if the terminal connection and the respective trailer light are functioning correctly. | 08-29-2013 |
20140071279 | VEHICLE VIDEO SYSTEM - A vehicle includes a vehicle body defining a cargo area, a display mounted to the vehicle, a first video camera and an image processor. The first video camera is fixedly mounted to the vehicle at a first fixed location in a prescribed orientation relative to the vehicle to capture a video image of the cargo area. The image processor is operatively coupled to the first video camera and the display to process the video image captured by the first video camera and to stream a simulated video overhead view including at least a portion of the cargo area on the display. | 03-13-2014 |
Richard Miller, Franklin, TN US
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20130221981 | TRAILER CONNECTION CHECKING DEVICE AND METHOD - Disclosed herein are embodiments of systems for checking an electrical connection between a vehicle and a trailer. In one embodiment, a trailer light checking system for a vehicle comprises a plurality of exterior vehicle lights and a terminal connection configured to electrically connect each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights to a respective trailer light. The trailer light checking system also comprises a lighting control system having a trailer connection checking mode configured to check the terminal connection by simulating manual operation of each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights, such that a respective trailer light will actuate in combination with the simulated manual operation of each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights if the terminal connection and the respective trailer light are functioning correctly. | 08-29-2013 |
Robert George Miller, Smyrna, TN US
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20090063341 | Stored value card redeemable for cash - Disclosed are systems and methods for providing a stored value card that is redeemable for cash value or merchandise, and so suffices to provide consideration. | 03-05-2009 |
Ron G. Miller, Shelbyville, TN US
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20120080346 | CONTAINER FOR SHIPPING FRAGILE PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A container for transporting glass sheets includes a bottom structure having a front edge and a back wall and first and second side walls extending upwardly from the bottom structure. The container also includes a floor support mechanism coupled to the bottom structure. The floor support mechanism includes a floor support member extending substantially horizontally from the back wall a first distance proximate to the front edge of the bottom structure. The floor support mechanism also includes a foam rail support member coupled to the floor support member. The foam rail support member extends substantially horizontally from the back wall a second distance proximate to the front edge of the bottom structure. The floor support mechanism further includes a foam rail coupled to the foam rail support member. The foam rail extends substantially horizontally from approximately the back wall a third distance that is less than the second distance. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080347 | CONTAINER FOR SHIPPING FRAGILE PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A container for transporting glass sheets includes a bottom structure, a back wall and first and second side walls coupled to the back wall, all three walls extending upwardly from the bottom structure. The container also includes a back support structure coupled to the back wall that is configured to constrain a plurality of glass sheets. The back support structure includes at least one back support member that extends in a substantially vertical direction and includes at least one offset member that includes a first/second side defining a first/second length extending inwardly a first/second distance from the back support member. The second length is greater than the first length. The back support structure also includes at least one foam rail coupled to a foam rail support member. The foam rail support member is coupled to the offset member. | 04-05-2012 |
Spencer G. Miller, Shelbyville, TN US
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20120080346 | CONTAINER FOR SHIPPING FRAGILE PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A container for transporting glass sheets includes a bottom structure having a front edge and a back wall and first and second side walls extending upwardly from the bottom structure. The container also includes a floor support mechanism coupled to the bottom structure. The floor support mechanism includes a floor support member extending substantially horizontally from the back wall a first distance proximate to the front edge of the bottom structure. The floor support mechanism also includes a foam rail support member coupled to the floor support member. The foam rail support member extends substantially horizontally from the back wall a second distance proximate to the front edge of the bottom structure. The floor support mechanism further includes a foam rail coupled to the foam rail support member. The foam rail extends substantially horizontally from approximately the back wall a third distance that is less than the second distance. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080347 | CONTAINER FOR SHIPPING FRAGILE PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A container for transporting glass sheets includes a bottom structure, a back wall and first and second side walls coupled to the back wall, all three walls extending upwardly from the bottom structure. The container also includes a back support structure coupled to the back wall that is configured to constrain a plurality of glass sheets. The back support structure includes at least one back support member that extends in a substantially vertical direction and includes at least one offset member that includes a first/second side defining a first/second length extending inwardly a first/second distance from the back support member. The second length is greater than the first length. The back support structure also includes at least one foam rail coupled to a foam rail support member. The foam rail support member is coupled to the offset member. | 04-05-2012 |
Tod J. Miller, Smyrna, TN US
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20090133704 | Tobacco Compositions - The invention features tobacco compositions and methods of their use and manufacture. Compositions of the invention may be based on a variety of technologies. Technologies include films, tabs, shaped parts, gels, consumable units, insoluble matrices, and hollow shapes. In addition to tobacco, compositions may also contain flavors, colors, and other additives as described herein. Compositions may also be orally disintegrable. Exemplary compositions and methods of their manufacture are described herein. | 05-28-2009 |
20120199149 | TOBACCO COMPOSITIONS - The invention features tobacco compositions and methods of their use and manufacture. Compositions of the invention may be based on a variety of technologies. Technologies include films, tabs, shaped parts, gels, consumable units, insoluble matrices, and hollow shapes. In addition to tobacco, compositions may also contain flavors, colors, and other additives as described herein. Compositions may also be orally disintegrable. Exemplary compositions and methods of their manufacture are described herein. | 08-09-2012 |