Michael Miller
Michael Miller, Portage, MI US
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20090007330 | HANDHELD SHOWER DOCKING ARRANGEMENT - An example shower assembly includes a base, a moveable spray head, a magnet, and a member attractable to the magnet. The magnet attracts the member to hold the moveable spray head relative to the base. | 01-08-2009 |
20110062255 | SHOWER SADDLE - The present invention is an adjustable shower saddle that connects a water supply to a shower. The saddle has: an anchor for attaching to the water supply, the anchor having an inner contour for attaching to the water supply and an outer contour that corresponds to a multi-dimensional range of motion that may be taken by the saddle, and a conduit for conducting fluid; a bracket that has an outlet, a second conduit attaching to the outlet and, an interior surface conforming to the shape of said outer contour of said anchor; and, a lock member having a third conduit for conducting fluid from said first conduit to said second conduit, wherein the lock member attaches the bracket to the anchor. | 03-17-2011 |
20110174894 | SHOWERHEAD WITH MULTIPLE AERATING ORIFICE PLATES - A device for use in a shower head that discharges a fluid, such as water, has a plurality of nozzles, each nozzle having an opening for discharging the fluid and a plurality of apertures spaced away from the opening having a bore through which the fluid flows, and a face through which the opening extends. The nozzles each create droplets that are large enough to retain heat and moving slowly enough to minimize irritation to a user. | 07-21-2011 |
20120181356 | SHOWERHEAD ASSEMBLY - A shower head has a nozzle, a shell, a water inlet, and an assembly for holding the nozzle. The assembly has an upper plate made of a first plastic material and has a first opening having a first diameter through which the nozzle extends, a lower plate made of a second plastic material and has a second opening through which the nozzle extends, and an elastomeric middle plate has a third opening having a third diameter that is smaller than the first or second diameter through which the nozzle extends and is in contact therewith. The first material and the second material are ultrasonically welded together to trap the middle plate therebetween and the first opening, the second opening and the third opening are roughly coaxial with each other. | 07-19-2012 |
20120312899 | PUSH BUTTON MECHANISM FOR SHOWERHEAD CONTROL - A shower head includes a push-button operated rotatable valve having a plurality of positions including; a first position in which the shower head allows water to flow to a first function, a second position radially offset from the first position in which the shower head allows water to flow to a second function, a third position radially offset from the first position and the second position and to the first position, in which the shower head allows water to flow trickle through the shower head. | 12-13-2012 |
Michael Miller, Hampshire GB
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20110033342 | Hydrogen Generator and Fuel Pellet - A hydrogen generator comprising a plurality of a fuel pellets ( | 02-10-2011 |
Michael Miller, Colleyville, TX US
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20100314413 | Soap Dispenser Assembly with Flexible Conduit - A soap dispenser assembly having a manually operated pump with a suction and a discharge, a dispensing spout, and a flexible conduit providing fluid communication between the assembly and a container or reservoir for liquid soap that is not supported by the dispenser and is instead supported by a substrate disposed below the countertop, sink or lavatory. A check valve is optionally provided. | 12-16-2010 |
Michael Miller, Jackson, NH US
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20100295854 | VIEWPOINT-INVARIANT IMAGE MATCHING AND GENERATION OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELS FROM TWO-DIMENSIONAL IMAGERY - A method and system for characterizing features in a source multifeatured three-dimensional object and for locating a best-matching three-dimensional object from a reference database of such objects by performing a viewpoint invariant search among the reference objects. The invention further includes the creation of a three-dimensional representation of the source object by deforming a reference object. | 11-25-2010 |
Michael Miller, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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20100258532 | ARC RESISTANT SWITCHGEAR VERTICAL EXHAUST SYSTEM - An exhaust system for exhausting gases and molten debris caused by an electric arc within a switchgear. The exhaust system includes a switchgear having lower and upper compartments and an exhaust unit externally mounted to the switchgear. A wall panel of the switchgear includes blow out panels coinciding with openings in the lower compartment and corresponding ventilation flaps in a top surface of the exhaust unit to exhaust gas from the lower compartment out the blow out panels in a vertical direction, exiting through the flaps. The upper compartment includes ventilation flaps for exhausting gas in a vertical direction directly through the flaps and optionally through side-mounted blow out panels that communicate with the vertical vent path to the flaps in the top of the exhaust unit. A bus compartment in the exhaust unit includes a vent path to flaps in the top of the exhaust unit for exhausting gas produced by bus arcing. | 10-14-2010 |
Michael Miller, San Jose, CA US
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20090272959 | Non-Volatile Resistive-Switching Memories - Non-volatile resistive-switching memories are described, including a memory element having a first electrode, a second electrode, a metal oxide between the first electrode and the second electrode. The metal oxide switches using bulk-mediated switching, has a bandgap greater than 4 electron volts (eV), has a set voltage for a set operation of at least one volt per one hundred angstroms of a thickness of the metal oxide, and has a leakage current density less than 40 amps per square centimeter (A/cm | 11-05-2009 |
20090272961 | SURFACE TREATMENT TO IMPROVE RESISTIVE-SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS - This disclosure provides a method of fabricating a semiconductor device layer and associated memory cell structures. By performing a surface treatment process (such as ion bombardment) of a semiconductor device layer to create defects having a deliberate depth profile, one may create multistable memory cells having more consistent electrical parameters. For example, in a resistive-switching memory cell, one may obtain a tighter distribution of set and reset voltages and lower forming voltage, leading to improved device yield and reliability. In at least one embodiment, the depth profile is selected to modulate the type of defects and their influence on electrical properties of a bombarded metal oxide layer and to enhance uniform defect distribution. | 11-05-2009 |
20100243983 | CONTROLLED LOCALIZED DEFECT PATHS FOR RESISTIVE MEMORIES - Controlled localized defect paths for resistive memories are described, including a method for forming controlled localized defect paths including forming a first electrode forming a metal oxide layer on the first electrode, masking the metal oxide to create exposed regions and concealed regions of a surface of the metal oxide, and altering the exposed regions of the metal oxide to create localized defect paths beneath the exposed regions. | 09-30-2010 |
20100258781 | RESISTIVE SWITCHING MEMORY ELEMENT INCLUDING DOPED SILICON ELECTRODE - A resistive switching memory element including a doped silicon electrode is described, including a first electrode comprising doped silicon having a first work function, a second electrode having a second work function that is different from the first work function by between 0.1 and 1.0 electron volts (eV), a metal oxide layer between the first electrode and the second electrode, the metal oxide layer switches using bulk-mediated switching and has a bandgap of greater than 4 eV, and the memory element switches from a low resistance state to a high resistance state and vice versa. | 10-14-2010 |
20120001148 | STRESS-ENGINEERED RESISTANCE-CHANGE MEMORY DEVICE - A resistance-change memory device using stress engineering is described, including a first layer including a first conductive electrode, a second layer above the first layer including a resistive-switching element, a third layer above the second layer including a second conductive electrode, where a first stress is created in the switching element at a first interface between the first layer and the second layer upon heating the memory element, and where a second stress is created in the switching element at a second interface between the second layer and the third layer upon the heating. A stress gradient equal to a difference between the first stress and the second stress has an absolute value greater than 50 MPa, and a reset voltage of the memory element has a polarity relative to a common electrical potential that has a sign opposite the stress gradient when applied to the first conductive electrode | 01-05-2012 |
20120032133 | SURFACE TREATMENT TO IMPROVE RESISTIVE-SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS - This disclosure provides a method of fabricating a semiconductor device layer and associated memory cell structures. By performing a surface treatment process (such as ion bombardment) of a semiconductor device layer to create defects having a deliberate depth profile, one may create multistable memory cells having more consistent electrical parameters. For example, in a resistive-switching memory cell, one may obtain a tighter distribution of set and reset voltages and lower forming voltage, leading to improved device yield and reliability. In at least one embodiment, the depth profile is selected to modulate the type of defects and their influence on electrical properties of a bombarded metal oxide layer and to enhance uniform defect distribution. | 02-09-2012 |
20120088328 | NON-VOLATILE RESISTIVE-SWITCHING MEMORIES - Non-volatile resistive-switching memories are described, including a memory element having a first electrode, a second electrode, a metal oxide between the first electrode and the second electrode. The metal oxide switches using bulk-mediated switching, has a bandgap greater than 4 electron volts (eV), has a set voltage for a set operation of at least one volt per one hundred angstroms of a thickness of the metal oxide, and has a leakage current density less than 40 amps per square centimeter (A/cm | 04-12-2012 |
20120205610 | RESISTIVE SWITCHING MEMORY ELEMENT INCLUDING DOPED SILICON ELECTRODE - A resistive switching memory element including a doped silicon electrode is described, including a first electrode comprising doped silicon having a first work function, a second electrode having a second work function that is different from the first work function by between 0.1 and 1.0 electron volts (eV), a metal oxide layer between the first electrode and the second electrode, the metal oxide layer switches using bulk-mediated switching and has a bandgap of greater than 4 eV, and the memory element switches from a low resistance state to a high resistance state and vice versa. | 08-16-2012 |
20120305878 | RESISTIVE SWITCHING MEMORY DEVICE - A nonvolatile memory element may include, but is not limited to: a first electrode; a second electrode; and a resistive switching material disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein at least one of the first electrode or the second electrode includes at least one of a metal cation or metalloid cation having a valence state, oxidation state or oxidation number and wherein the resistive switching material includes at least one of a metal cation or a metalloid cation having the same valence state oxidation state or oxidation number as the at least one of a metal cation or metalloid cation of the at least one of the first electrode or the second electrode. | 12-06-2012 |
20120315725 | SURFACE TREATMENT TO IMPROVE RESISTIVE-SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS - This disclosure provides a method of fabricating a semiconductor device layer and associated memory cell structures. By performing a surface treatment process (such as ion bombardment) of a semiconductor device layer to create defects having a deliberate depth profile, one may create multistable memory cells having more consistent electrical parameters. For example, in a resistive-switching memory cell, one may obtain a tighter distribution of set and reset voltages and lower forming voltage, leading to improved device yield and reliability. In at least one embodiment, the depth profile is selected to modulate the type of defects and their influence on electrical properties of a bombarded metal oxide layer and to enhance uniform defect distribution. | 12-13-2012 |
20130207105 | Controlled Localized Defect Paths for Resistive Memories - Controlled localized defect paths for resistive memories are described, including a method for forming controlled localized defect paths including forming a first electrode forming a metal oxide layer on the first electrode, masking the metal oxide to create exposed regions and concealed regions of a surface of the metal oxide, and altering the exposed regions of the metal oxide to create localized defect paths beneath the exposed regions. | 08-15-2013 |
20130292632 | Resistive Switching Memory Element Including Doped Silicon Electrode - A resistive switching memory is described, including a first electrode comprising doped silicon having a first work function, a second electrode having a second work function that is different from the first work function by between 0.1 and 1.0 electron volts (eV), a metal oxide layer between the first electrode and the second electrode, the metal oxide layer switches using bulk-mediated switching using unipolar or bipolar switching voltages for switching from a low resistance state to a high resistance state and vice versa. | 11-07-2013 |
20140001430 | Surface Treatment to Improve Resistive-Switching Characteristics | 01-02-2014 |
20140038352 | Non-volatile Resistive-Switching Memories - Non-volatile resistive-switching memories are described, including a memory element having a first electrode, a second electrode, a metal oxide between the first electrode and the second electrode. The metal oxide switches using bulk-mediated switching, has a bandgap greater than 4 electron volts (eV), has a set voltage for a set operation of at least one volt per one hundred angstroms of a thickness of the metal oxide, and has a leakage current density less than 40 amps per square centimeter (A/cm | 02-06-2014 |
20140138602 | Controlled Localized Defect Paths for Resistive Memories - Controlled localized defect paths for resistive memories are described, including a method for forming controlled localized defect paths including forming a first electrode forming a metal oxide layer on the first electrode, masking the metal oxide to create exposed regions and concealed regions of a surface of the metal oxide, and altering the exposed regions of the metal oxide to create localized defect paths beneath the exposed regions. | 05-22-2014 |
20140179033 | Methods for Forming Templated Materials - Methods of forming layers can comprise defining a plurality of discrete site-isolated regions (SIRs) on a substrate, forming a first layer on one of the discrete SIRs, forming a second layer on the first layer, measuring a lattice parameter or an electrical property of the second layer, The process parameters for the formation of the first layer are varied in a combinatorial manner between different discrete SIRs to explore the possible layers that can result in suitable lattice matching for second layer of a desired crystalline structure. | 06-26-2014 |
20140273525 | Atomic Layer Deposition of Reduced-Leakage Post-Transition Metal Oxide Films - Metal-oxide films (e.g., aluminum oxide) with low leakage current suitable for high-k gate dielectrics are deposited by atomic layer deposition (ALD). The purge time after the metal-deposition phase is 5-15 seconds, and the purge time after the oxidation phase is prolonged beyond 60 seconds. Prolonging the post-oxidation purge produced an order-of-magnitude reduction of leakage current in 30 Å-thick Al | 09-18-2014 |
20140322887 | Surface Treatment to Improve Resistive-Switching Characteristics - This disclosure provides a method of fabricating a semiconductor device layer and associated memory cell structures. By performing a surface treatment process (such as ion bombardment) of a semiconductor device layer to create defects having a deliberate depth profile, one may create multistable memory cells having more consistent electrical parameters. For example, in a resistive-switching memory cell, one may obtain a tighter distribution of set and reset voltages and lower forming voltage, leading to improved device yield and reliability. In at least one embodiment, the depth profile is selected to modulate the type of defects and their influence on electrical properties of a bombarded metal oxide layer and to enhance uniform defect distribution. | 10-30-2014 |
20150097153 | Non-volatile Resistive-Switching Memories - Non-volatile resistive-switching memories are described, including a memory element having a first electrode, a second electrode, a metal oxide between the first electrode and the second electrode. The metal oxide switches using bulk-mediated switching, has a bandgap greater than 4 electron volts (eV), has a set voltage for a set operation of at least one volt per one hundred angstroms of a thickness of the metal oxide, and has a leakage current density less than 40 amps per square centimeter (A/cm | 04-09-2015 |
20150147865 | RESISTIVE-SWITCHING MEMORY ELEMENTS HAVING IMPROVED SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS - Resistive-switching memory elements having improved switching characteristics are described, including a memory element having a first electrode and a second electrode, a switching layer between the first electrode and the second electrode, the switching layer comprising a first metal oxide having a first bandgap greater than 4 electron volts (eV), the switching layer having a first thickness, and a coupling layer between the switching layer and the second electrode, the coupling layer comprising a second metal oxide having a second bandgap greater the first bandgap, the coupling layer having a second thickness that is less than 25 percent of the first thickness. | 05-28-2015 |
20150255716 | Non-volatile Resistive-Switching Memories - Non-volatile resistive-switching memories are described, including a memory element having a first electrode, a second electrode, a metal oxide between the first electrode and the second electrode. The metal oxide switches using bulk-mediated switching, has a bandgap greater than 4 electron volts (eV), has a set voltage for a set operation of at least one volt per one hundred angstroms of a thickness of the metal oxide, and has a leakage current density less than 40 amps per square centimeter (A/cm | 09-10-2015 |
Michael Miller, Winnetka, IL US
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20100199891 | BEVELED BLOCK PALLET - A beveled block pallet is disclosed, the pallet being stringers supporting blocks, the blocks supporting stringers. The blocks are tapered to form a trapezoid shape to permit more strength with less weight. | 08-12-2010 |
Michael Miller, Framingham, MA US
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20100203007 | NOVEL BENZODIAZEPINE DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to novel benzodiazepine derivatives with antiproliferative activity and more specifically to novel benzodiazepines of formula (I) and (II), in which the diazepine ring (B) is fused with a heterocyclic ring (CD), wherein the heterocyclic ring is bicyclic or a compound of formula (III), in which the diazepine ring (B) is fused with a heterocyclic ring (C), wherein the heterocyclic ring is monocyclic. The invention provides cytotoxic dimers of these compounds. The invention also provides conjugates of the monomers and the dimers. The invention further provides compositions and methods useful for inhibiting abnormal cell growth or treating a proliferative disorder in a mammal using the compounds or conjugates of the invention. The invention further relates to methods of using the compounds or conjugates for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis or treatment of mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions. | 08-12-2010 |
20120238731 | METHODS OF PREPARATION OF CONJUGATES - The present invention is directed to methods of preparing a conjugate of a cell-binding agent and a drug (such as a cytotoxic compound). The methods comprise the use of an imine reactive compound to enable efficient conjugations of cytotoxic compounds with cell binding agents. | 09-20-2012 |
20120244171 | CYTOTOXIC BENZODIAZEPINE DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to novel benzodiazepine derivatives with antiproliferative activity and more specifically to novel benzodiazepine compounds of formula (I)-(VII). The invention also provides conjugates of the benzodiazepine compounds linked to a cell-binding agent. The invention further provides compositions and methods useful for inhibiting abnormal cell growth or treating a proliferative disorder in a mammal using the compounds or conjugates of the invention. | 09-27-2012 |
Michael Miller, Annapolis, MD US
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20080196412 | Engine - An engine is provided that utilizes an active heat exchanger such as a heat pump to transfer heat into and remove heat from a low boiling point liquid that is disposed in a pair of diametrically opposed containers. The addition of heat into the low-boiling point liquid causes the liquid to move vertically from a bottom container to a top container, transforming the transferred heat energy into potential energy. The top container is allowed to fall under the weight of the transferred liquid, transforming the potential energy to kinetic energy which is used to perform the desired work. The expanding low-boiling point liquid can also be used to advance a magnetic back and forth through a wire coiling to produce an electric current, converting the transferred heat energy into electrical energy. The use of an active heat exchanger such as a heat pump permits the use of one unit of electrical energy to transfer 3 to 5 units of heat energy. | 08-21-2008 |
20100146963 | Engine - An engine is provided that utilizes an active heat exchanger such as a heat pump to transfer heat into and remove heat from a low boiling point liquid that is disposed in a pair of diametrically opposed containers. The addition of heat into the low-boiling point liquid causes the liquid to move vertically from a bottom container to a top container, transforming the transferred heat energy into potential energy. The top container is allowed to fall under the weight of the transferred liquid, transforming the potential energy to kinetic energy which is used to perform the desired work. The expanding low-boiling point liquid can also be used to advance a magnetic back and forth through a wire coiling to produce an electric current, converting the transferred heat energy into electrical energy. The use of an active heat exchanger such as a heat pump permits the use of one unit of electrical energy to transfer 3 to 5 units of heat energy. | 06-17-2010 |
20110169277 | Engine - An engine is provided that utilizes an active heat exchanger such as a heat pump to transfer heat into and remove heat from a low boiling point liquid that is disposed in a pair of diametrically opposed containers. The addition of heat into the low-boiling point liquid causes the liquid to move vertically from a bottom container to a top container, transforming the transferred heat energy into potential energy. The top container is allowed to fall under the weight of the transferred liquid, transforming the potential energy to kinetic energy which is used to perform the desired work. The expanding low-boiling point liquid can also be used to advance a magnetic back and forth through a wire coiling to produce an electric current, converting the transferred heat energy into electrical energy. The use of an active heat exchanger such as a heat pump permits the use of one unit of electrical energy to transfer 3 to 5 units of heat energy. | 07-14-2011 |
20130169396 | Spherical Magnet - A spherical magnet is formed as a hollow sphere having a fluid tight outer surface of a first magnetic pole and an inner surface having a second magnetic pole that is magnetically opposite the first pole. A plurality of individual thin flexible rectangular plate magnets are arranged as a continuous outer layer of the spherical magnet. Each individual plate magnet has four sides, an inner magnetic portion and an outer non-magnetic portion that extends around all four sides of the magnetic portion. Each inner magnetic portion includes a first face disposed on the outer surface and having the first pole and a second face opposite the first face, disposed on the inner surface and having the second pole. | 07-04-2013 |
Michael Miller, Sussex, WI US
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20100114464 | SMART TRACTOR INCLUDING COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM - An engine control, communication and starting system for outdoor power equipment that has a controller and a one or more safety interlocks. The controller monitors the status of the safety interlocks to determine whether the internal combustion engine can be started upon activation of a starting device. If the starting device is activated and one or more of the safety interlocks is in a condition that prevents operation of the engine, the controller generates a feedback message to the operator through a feedback system. The feedback message can be either an audible or visual message that relays information to the operator. The system further includes a speed selection circuit that allows the operator to select the desired engine speed. The controller operates the internal combustion engine at the selected engine speed. During engine operation, the controller terminates operation of the engine if any of the safety interlocks move to an un-allowed status. | 05-06-2010 |
Michael Miller, Germantown, MD US
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20090187819 | Method and system for deploying content to wireless devices - A method and system for deploying content to devices is provided. The method and system can be used to deploy markup content to web browser applications on wireless devices. The wireless devices may included, for example, WAP phones, HDML phones, Palm VII, Palm V, etc. The method and system can also be used in conjunction with wired systems. A translator receives data, in a variety of formats, from the wireless devices. The translator then translates the data into a standardized format. A content provider interface receives the data in the standardized format and provides content data, also in the standardized format. The content data in the standardized format is provided to a transformer. The transformer transforms the content data into the pre-selected format for the particular wireless device. The content data can then be utilized and manipulated by the wireless device. | 07-23-2009 |
20120110209 | Method and System for Deploying Content to Wireless Devices - A method and system for deploying content to devices is provided. The method and system can be used to deploy markup content to web browser applications on wireless devices. The wireless devices may included, for example, WAP phones, HDML phones, Palm VII, Palm V, etc. The method and system can also be used in conjunction with wired systems. A translator receives data, in a variety of formats, from the wireless devices. The translator then translates the data into a standardized format. A content provider interface receives the data in the standardized format and provides content data, also in the standardized format. The content data in the standardized format is provided to a transformer. The transformer transforms the content data into the pre-selected format for the particular wireless device. The content data can then be utilized and manipulated by the wireless device. | 05-03-2012 |
20130227059 | Method and System for Deploying Content to Wireless Devices - A method and system for deploying content to devices is provided. The method and system can be used to deploy markup content to web browser applications on wireless devices. The wireless devices may included, for example, WAP phones, HDML phones, Palm VII, Palm V, etc. The method and system can also be used in conjunction with wired systems. A translator receives data, in a variety of formats, from the wireless devices. The translator then translates the data into a standardized format. A content provider interface receives the data in the standardized format and provides content data, also in the standardized format. The content data in the standardized format is provided to a transformer. The transformer transforms the content data into the pre-selected format for the particular wireless device. The content data can then be utilized and manipulated by the wireless device. | 08-29-2013 |
20140108920 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEPLOYING CONTENT TO WIRELESS DEVICES - A method and system for deploying content to devices is provided. The method and system can be used to deploy markup content to web browser applications on wireless devices. The wireless devices may included, for example, WAP phones, HDML phones, Palm VII, Palm V, etc. The method and system can also be used in conjunction with wired systems. A translator receives data, in a variety of formats, from the wireless devices. The translator then translates the data into a standardized format. A content provider interface receives the data in the standardized format and provides content data, also in the standardized format. The content data in the standardized format is provided to a transformer. The transformer transforms the content data into the pre-selected format for the particular wireless device. The content data can then be utilized and manipulated by the wireless device. | 04-17-2014 |
Michael Miller, Hollis, NH US
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20090148856 | Methods and apparatus for therapeutic drug monitoring using an acoustic device - Methods for therapeutic drug monitoring are provided. A plurality of particles, each of which is coated with a capture agent capable of binding a therapeutic drug of choice is combined with the sample to form a plurality of therapeutic drug-particle complexes. The system also includes a transport arrangement for transporting the sample and/or particles to the sensor surface, and optionally a magnetic field inducing structure constructed and arranged to establish a magnetic field at and adjacent to the sensor surface. The resonant sensor produces a signal corresponding to an amount of therapeutic drug-particle complexes that are bound to the sensor surface. | 06-11-2009 |
20090148857 | Method and apparatus for detection of analyte using an acoustic device - Methods for detecting analytes in a sample are provided. A plurality of particles, each of which is coated with a capture agent having an affinity for the analyte, is combined with the sample to form a plurality of analyte-particle complexes. The system also includes a transport arrangement for transporting the sample to the sensor surface, and a magnetic field inducing structure constructed and arranged to establish a magnetic field at and adjacent to the sensor surface. The resonant sensor produces a signal corresponding to an amount of analyte-particle complexes that are bound to the sensor surface. | 06-11-2009 |
Michael L. Miller, Dover, DE US
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20090131853 | Multiple-component tampon applicator - There is provided a multiple-component tampon applicator formed from at least three separate components. A fingergrip having a reduced cross-section as compared to that of the barrel may be formed such that it is a separate component or is integrally formed with a barrel component. The reduced cross-section fingergrip provides exceptional grippability to the user. The multiple components may be formed from materials including, for example, biopolymer including starches and proteins, cardboard, heat shrink plastic, paper slurry, plastic, plastic tubing, pulp slurry, pulp-molded paper, or any combinations thereof. Prior to assembly of the applicator and prior to loading the barrel component with an absorbent pledget, petals may be formed on the insertion end of the barrel using existing processes and equipment. Alternatively, a separate insertion tip component having petals may be formed. This separate component may then be connected to the barrel component either before or after an absorbent pledget is loaded into the barrel component. | 05-21-2009 |
20110140308 | TAMPON APPLICATOR BARRELS HAVING GRIPPING STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF FORMING - A tampon applicator barrel including a cardboard tube having a first end and a second end and at least one gripping structure defined from the cardboard tube proximate the second end is provided. The cardboard tube has a wall thickness of between about 0.015 and about 0.020 inches, while the gripping structure has a height of up to about 0.035 inches. | 06-16-2011 |
Michael Miller, Bartlesville, OK US
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20080314588 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING EROSION OF COMPONENTS DURING WELL TREATMENT - A technique is provided for use in treating one or more well zones by directing a treatment fluid downwardly through a delivery tube and then outwardly through one or more nozzles into a desired well zone. The treatment fluid is delivered downhole to the desired well zone and at least a portion of that fluid is directed laterally outward from the well treatment completion through the one or more nozzles. Each nozzle comprises a material that protects both the nozzle and proximate portions of the delivery tube from detrimental erosion due to the passage of treatment fluid. | 12-25-2008 |
Michael Miller, Sammamish, WA US
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20080222570 | Dynamically Rendering Visualizations of Data Sets - Computerized methods and systems for dynamically rendering visual representations of data sets are provided. Upon receiving a request for a particular data set (for instance, in response to receiving a search request), a data set is identified and a minimum portion thereof is retrieved that is necessary to render a visual representation of the data set. In this regard, items sharing a common characteristic may be grouped with one another so that only a single visual identifier of a group of data items may be displayed. In this way, a larger portion of the entire data set may be represented in a single view. | 09-11-2008 |
Michael Miller, Ulm DE
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20110188531 | VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER WITH IMPROVED MODE-SELECTIVITY - It is an object of the invention to provide a VCSEL having both a high beam quality or a low M | 08-04-2011 |
20110243178 | HIGH POWER VCSEL WITH IMPROVED SPATIAL MODE - The present invention relates to a VCSEL device comprising an optical gain medium ( | 10-06-2011 |
20140348192 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING VCSEL CHIPS ON A SUB-MOUNT - The present invention relates to a method of assembling VCSEL chips ( | 11-27-2014 |
Michael Miller, Madison, WI US
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20120058562 | REPROGRAMMING IMMORTALIZED B CELLS - Methods and composition for providing induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods including reprogramming B lymphocytes transformed by episomal vectors such as Epstein-Barr virus-based vectors are described. Furthermore, the invention provides induced pluripotent stem cells essentially free of exogenous elements and having B cell immunoglobin variable region rearrangement. | 03-08-2012 |
20130040302 | METHODS FOR CELL REPROGRAMMING AND GENOME ENGINEERING - Methods for producing engineered induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells are provided comprising introducing a first nucleic acid into somatic cells for integration into their genome and reprogramming the cells to produce engineered iPS cells having the nucleic acid integrated into their genome. For example, in certain aspects the cells are reprogrammed by introduction of a genetic element that expresses one or more reprogramming factor and culturing of the cells under conditions sufficient to produce reprogrammed cells. | 02-14-2013 |
20140349397 | REPROGRAMMING IMMORTALIZED B CELLS - Methods and composition for providing induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods including reprogramming B lymphocytes transformed by episomal vectors such as Epstein-Barr virus-based vectors are described. Furthermore, the invention provides induced pluripotent stem cells essentially free of exogenous elements and having B cell immunoglobin variable region rearrangement. | 11-27-2014 |
Michael Miller, South Lyon, MI US
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20120062012 | EASY-ENTRY SEAT-BACK RELEASE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A seatback-motion controller in accordance with the present disclosure is mounted on a vehicle seat in a vehicle. The vehicle seat includes a seat base and a seat back mounted for pivotable movement relative to the seat base between an upright use position and a forward-leaning easy-entry position. | 03-15-2012 |
20140239695 | EASY-ENTRY SEAT-BACK RELEASE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A seatback-motion controller in accordance with the present disclosure is mounted on a vehicle seat in a vehicle. The vehicle seat includes a seat base and a seat back mounted for pivotable movement relative to the seat base between an upright use position and a forward-leaning easy-entry position. | 08-28-2014 |
Michael Miller, Fort Lupton, CO US
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20120293573 | Print Head Hydration System - A printer is disclosed. The printer includes an ink jet print head having a plurality of nozzles to mark a printable recording medium with ink and an ink system to provide ink to the nozzles. The ink system includes a print head capping system to cap the nozzles whenever the nozzles are not in use and a hydration system to supply a hydration fluid to the print head capping system to provide moisture to the ink at the nozzles while the nozzles are capped. | 11-22-2012 |
Michael Miller, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20130038649 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROL OF PRINT GAP - Gas bearing systems, print gap control systems, and methods of print gap control are provided. The gas bearing systems can accommodate one or more print module packages. The systems and methods can be used for inkjet and/or thermal printing applications such as manufacturing organic light emitting devices (OLEDs). Gas bearing systems can employ one or more of pressurized gas and vacuum. For oxygen-sensitive applications, an inert gas, such as nitrogen gas, can be employed as the pressurized gas. Fluid channels and apertures of the gas bearing systems can be varied in terms of size and relative position to one another. Fluid channels and apertures can be grouped and paired with one or more manifolds and ultimately a pressurized gas and/or vacuum source. | 02-14-2013 |
20150328910 | Apparatus and Method for Control of Print Gap - Gas bearing systems, print gap control systems, and methods of print gap control are provided. The gas bearing systems can accommodate one or more print module packages. The systems and methods can be used for inkjet and/or thermal printing applications such as manufacturing organic light emitting devices (OLEDs). Gas bearing systems can employ one or more of pressurized gas and vacuum. For oxygen-sensitive applications, an inert gas, such as nitrogen gas, can be employed as the pressurized gas. Fluid channels and apertures of the gas bearing systems can be varied in terms of size and relative position to one another. Fluid channels and apertures can be grouped and paired with one or more manifolds and ultimately a pressurized gas and/or vacuum source. | 11-19-2015 |
Michael Miller, Baltimore, MD US
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20130253563 | Dilator Centering Device And Assemblies - The present technology is directed to a dilator centering device and assemblies and methods using same. In particular, a dilator centering device in accordance with the disclosed technology can be used with a sheath hub assembly. In one embodiment, a dilator centering device includes a lumen capable of receiving a dilator shaft and centering a dilator shaft with respect to the sheath hub as the dilator shaft enters the sheath hub. In one embodiment, the dilator centering device can be attached to the sheath hub during manufacturing or it can be attached at the use site. In one embodiment, the dilator centering device can be integrated with and non-removable from the sheath hub. The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and do not limit the scope and spirit of the disclosed technology. | 09-26-2013 |
Michael Miller US
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20130289629 | Bone Dowel - A bone dowel is disclosed that may be used for connecting two or more bone components. The bone dowel may have three dowel sections positioned between a base and a tip with a conical upper section. Each bone dowel section may be positioned in axial alignment adjacent at least one other bone dowel section wherein the diameters decrease over the length of the bone dowel from the base to the tip. | 10-31-2013 |
Michael Miller, Scotch Plains, NJ US
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20140128368 | SUBSTITUTED CYCLOPROPYL COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SUCH COMPOUNDS, AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - Substituted cyclopropyl compounds of the formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are useful as agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor GPR-119. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included. | 05-08-2014 |
Michael Miller, Providence, RI US
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20140203558 | KINETIC ENERGY HARVESTING USING CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS - The present invention provides a system for engaging a fluid flow. The system comprising one or more foil members operationally connected to a feedback control loop system. In one embodiment, the foil member is a hydrofoil member or an airfoil member. The foil members are configured for one or more degrees of freedom of oscillatory movement within the fluid flow. The feedback control loop system comprises a sensor system, actuator system, and a controller system. The feedback control loop system configured for actuating the foil members and thereby optimizing the operation of the foil members to attain one or more optimization objectives. In operation, the foil members are situated in the fluid flow and are manipulated to attain one or more optimization objectives. | 07-24-2014 |
Michael Miller, White Lake, MI US
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20140179449 | CRIMPLESS BOOT - A constant velocity joint may include a shaft and a boot assembly. The boot assembly may include a boot having a boot neck. The boot neck may include a boot lip. A shaft may be rotationally coupled to a housing and may define a shaft groove. An attachment mechanism may be integrated within the boot neck. The shaft groove may be configured to receive the boot lip and the attachment mechanism may exert a radial force on the groove to secure the boot neck to the shaft. | 06-26-2014 |
Michael Miller, Menlo Park, CA US
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20140288944 | METHODS OF REGULATING ACCESS TO QSYMIA TO MITIGATE POTENTIAL DRUG-ASSOCIATED RISKS - The present invention provides methods for dispensing or distributing a drug, particularly a potentially teratogenic drug, to a patient while minimizing the occurrence of an adverse side effect. In particular, the present invention provides methods for dispensing or distributing a drug containing topiramate to a patient in need of weight loss to minimize the occurrence of potential birth defects associated with the drug. Methods for providing training to prescribers on the potential risks associated with particular drugs are also disclosed. | 09-25-2014 |
Michael Miller, Lake Mills, WI US
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20150036267 | METER SOCKET ADAPTER WITH INTEGRATED AUTOMATIC TRANSER SWITCH - A transfer switch and load controller that can be plugged into an existing utility meter socket and electrically positioned between the meter socket and a distribution panel to allow switching between utility power and standby power. The plug-in transfer switch functions to transfer the power supplied to a home between the utility power source and the generator power source upon loss of power from the utility power source. The transfer switch components are contained in an enclosed housing of a meter socket adapter that is mounted directly to the meter socket of a meter housing. The meter socket adapter is prewired to a standby generator such that the standby generator can be connected to a home power system by plugging the meter socket adapter into the meter socket | 02-05-2015 |
Michael Miller, Eindhoven NL
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20150071320 | VCSEL MODULE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The invention describes a method of manufacturing a VCSEL module ( | 03-12-2015 |
20150092802 | OPTICALLY PUMPED VERTICAL EXTERNAL-CAVITY SURFACE-EMITTING LASER DEVICE - The present invention relates to an optically pumped vertical external-cavity surface-emitting laser device comprising at least one VECSEL ( | 04-02-2015 |
Michael Miller, Cleveland, OH US
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20150174396 | IMPLANTABLE CUFF AND METHOD FOR FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION AND MONITORING - An implantable cuff includes an elastic collar, at least one conductive segment disposed on or within the elastic collar, and at least one conductor in electrical communication with the at least one conductive segment. The elastic collar defines an internal opening configured to receive an internal body tissue. At least a portion of the elastic collar includes a stiffening region having a stiffness greater than a second region of the elastic collar. The at least one conductor is configured to operably mate with an apparatus capable of delivering electrical stimulation to, and/or recording an electrical activity of, the internal body tissue. | 06-25-2015 |
Michael Miller, San Francisco, CA US
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20150286391 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SMART WATCH NAVIGATION - A method for smartwatch control, including: displaying content from a first content stream at face of the smartwatch, the face including a touchscreen coaxially arranged with a display; tracking a user gesture at the touchscreen; in response to user gesture categorization as a radially inward gesture, setting a second content stream as active, wherein the second content stream is different from the first content stream; and in response to user gesture categorization as a radially outward gesture, determining a direction of the user gesture, in response to the direction being a first direction, performing a positive action on the displayed content and in response to the direction being a second direction opposing the first, performing a negative action on the displayed content. | 10-08-2015 |
Michael Miller, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20150374868 | STERILIZATION CONTAINER CAPABLE OF PROVIDING AN INDICATION REGARDING WHETHER OR NOT SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS STERILIZED IN THE CONTAINER WERE PROPERLY STERILIZED - A sterilization container for sterilizing at least one surgical instrument. The container includes at least one sensor for measuring an environmental characteristic of the container during the sterilization of the instrument. The measure of the environmental characteristic is supplied to a processor. The processor compares the measurement of the container environment to a validated measurement for the sterilization process. If the measured environmental characteristic is at least equal to the validated sterilization process measurement, the processor presents an indication that the surgical instruments was properly sterilized. | 12-31-2015 |