Inventors list |
Assignees list |
Classification tree browser |
Top 100 Inventors |
Top 100 Assignees |
David Miller
David Miller, Austin, TX US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110087222 | Tissue Resection Device - Instruments and methods are provided for performing submucosal medical procedures in a desired area of the digestive tract using endoscopy. The instruments include a mucosal resection device, a tissue grasper and a snare. Systems include a combination of one or more of such instruments. Embodiments of various methods for performing the procedures are also provided. | 04-14-2011 |
David Miller, Brentwood, TN US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110020844 | Quantitative Zap-70 Assay - An quantitative ZAP-70 assay is provided, with ZAP-70+ and ZAP-70− controls, normal human blood controls, an improved antibody with better signal to noise ratio, and using the median MEFL that is calibrated using a standard curve. | 01-27-2011 |
David Miller, Palo Alto, CA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090018473 | Methods and Apparatus for Testing Disruption of a Vagal Nerve - Method and apparatus for disrupting a gastric vagal nerve in the gastroesophageal region and testing the function and disruption of the vagal nerve. In one example embodiment, a treatment device applies ultrasound at a high energy level, such as high intensity focused ultrasound, to a vagal nerve to disrupt it and then ultrasound at a lower energy level to another portion of the vagal nerve, preferably further from the stomach, so as to stimulate the vagal nerve. Alternative ways to test the function or disruption of the vagal nerve involve using PCP-GABA, a pancreatic polypeptide, pressure changes inside the stomach, the gastric mucusol pH, a dye agent in the stomach, and other tests. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20110015548 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF OBESITY - Method and apparatus for treating obesity by use of transesophageal delivery of energy to interrupt the function of vagal nerves. | 01-20-2011 |
David Miller, Morgan, UT US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100231893 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SPECTRALLY DETECTING HEMOGLOBIN - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for detecting the presence of blood. Specific applications may include hunting, during which it may be necessary to track a wounded, bleeding animal. According to one embodiment, a device transmits light at one or more wavelengths to irradiate a region potentially containing blood. Hemoglobin in the blood absorbs or reflects more of the transmitted light than other matter in the region. A detector detects the light reflected from the region and determines if blood is present in the region using spectral analysis. | 09-16-2010 |
David Miller, Nottingham GB
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100202888 | VIBRATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY - A vibration damper assembly is provided between two shrouds of adjacent turbine blades. A pair of confronting passages are provided, one in each of the shrouds and a vibration damper is located in both of the confronting passages. The vibration damper comprises a structure which when heated expands outwardly so as to engage with the walls of the passages. The vibration damper may be a sheet metal shape memory nickel base alloy wound into an open spiral and provided in circular cross-section passages. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100232968 | VIBRATION DAMPER - Vibration damping is important with regard to such components as hollow turbine blades in gas turbine engines. Traditionally damping has occurred through damping elements secured at the root or tip of such blades. Such damping is not optimised and results in potential problems with wear in operational life. By providing a tube of deformable material which can be located within a hollow cavity it is possible to provide an element which through friction engagement can absorb vibration energy and therefore damp such vibration. The tube incorporates a number of cuts and/or grooves in an appropriate pattern in order to define a deformation profile once the tube is expanded in location. The tube is secured in position internally upon an expandable element which is typically an inflatable device. Once in position the tube is retained in its expanded deformable profile and the engagement between the tube and the hollow cavity wall surface results in energy absorption through vibration episodes. It is also possible to provide a tube formed from a shape memory alloy which will expand of its own right in location to engage the hollow cavity wall surfaces for energy absorption during vibration episodes. | 09-16-2010 |
David Miller, Phoenix, AZ US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090202321 | PUNCHING AND BINDING SYSTEM AND ELEMENTS THEREOF - An apparatus for punching and binding a stack of papers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a paper clamp and a binding element insertion device that are movable relative to each other. The binding element insertion device is configured to receive and detect binding elements of different sizes. The apparatus also includes a punching mechanism, a controller, and a user interface. The controller controls movement of the paper clamp and the binding element insertion device based on the size of the binding element needed to bind the stack of papers together. The user interface is configured to provide information to a user of the apparatus and to receive input from the user before, during, and after the punching and binding operation. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100119333 | PUNCHING AND BINDING SYSTEM AND ELEMENTS THEREOF - A method of binding a stack of papers having a plurality of holes with a binding element having a plurality of fingers insertable in the holes. The method includes clamping the stack of papers with a paper clamp; moving at least one of the paper clamp and a binding element applicator relative to the other; and binding the stack of papers with a binding element held by the binding element applicator by operating the binding element applicator to insert the fingers of the binding element into holes of the stack of papers. | 05-13-2010 |
David Miller, Coppell, TX US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100072196 | CONTROLLED VENTING FOOD PACKAGE - A food package that controllably vents when heated in the microwave, and method of making the same, is provided. A microwave susceptor is provided to heat-weaken a sealant or wall during microwave heating and allow the seal to controllably fail. The susceptor can be attached to the food package as an adhesive tab, incorporated directly into the food packaging material, or incorporated into a flexible sleeve around the food package. Optionally, flap guards can be provided as part of the flexible sleeve to guard against the ejection of food particles from the package when the seal fails. | 03-25-2010 |
David Miller, Waltham, MA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090258888 | Pyrimidine Derivatives - This invention relates to novel compounds and processes for their preparation, methods of treating diseases, particularly cancer, comprising administering said compounds, and methods of making pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of disorders, particularly cancer. | 10-15-2009 |
David Miller, Warrenton, MO US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090230657 | Hitching Mechanism - An apparatus and a method providing for improved hitching of a towed implement to a tractor. The apparatus and method are of most use in small connections such as to a lawn tractor and provide for a handgrip to improve ease of moving the implement by hand and a hitching mechanism which serves to allow for the same hand to raise the hitch pin, engage the hitch, and then lower the hitch pin. | 09-17-2009 |
David Miller, Widnes GB
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090221422 | HAND-HELD LASER DEVICE WITH A LASER SOURCE AND AN INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY - The present application relates to a hand held device ( | 09-03-2009 |
David Miller, Frisco, TX US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090127273 | Circumferential Sleeve for Holding a Food Container Upright - One aspect of the present invention discloses a circumferential sleeve made from a single pre-cut blank with no additional material (other than adhesive) added to the blank. The circumferential sleeve has a strip that protrudes from the sleeve and one end of the strip is contiguous to a first portion sleeve such as the bottom edge and the other end of the strip is attached to a portion of the sleeve, such as the rear panel. The strip can be arcuate or L-shaped and permits a food container to stand upright. | 05-21-2009 |
David Miller, Cheshire GB
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090128615 | Printing system - A substrate-marking system comprises a substrate-marking apparatus and a substrate which is susceptible, or includes an additive which is susceptible, to changing colour upon irradiation. The apparatus comprises a laser diode for emitting a beam of laser light and a galvanometer for aligning a desired point on the substrate with the laser beam such that the laser beam irradiates the desired point thus causing the additive, in use, to change colour at the point. | 05-21-2009 |
David Miller, Brookline, MA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090021692 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE DEPTH OF FOCUS OF THE HUMAN EYE - A method and apparatus for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye is comprised of a lens body, an optic in the lens body configured to produce light interference, and a pinhole-like optical aperture substantially in the center of the optic. The optic may be configured to produce light scattering or composed of a light reflective material. Alternatively, the optic may increase the depth of focus via a combination of light interference, light scattering, light reflection and/or light absorption. The optic may also be configured as a series of concentric circles, a weave, a pattern of particles, or a pattern of curvatures. One method involves screening a patient for an ophthalmic lens using a pinhole screening device in the lens to increase the patient's depth of focus. Another method comprises surgically implanting a mask in the patient's eye to increase the depth of focus. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090059168 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE DEPTH FOCUS OF THE HUMAN EYE - A method and apparatus for increasing the depth of focus of the human eye is comprised of a lens body, an optic in the lens body configured to produce light interference, and a pinhole-like optical aperture substantially in the center of the optic. The optic may be configured to produce light scattering or composed of a light reflective material. Alternatively, the optic may increase the depth of focus via a combination of light interference, light scattering, light reflection and/or light absorption. The optic may also be configured as a series of concentric circles, a weave, a pattern of particles, or a pattern of curvatures. One method involves screening a patient for an ophthalmic lens using a pinhole screening device in the lens to increase the patient's depth of focus. Another method comprises surgically implanting a mask in the patient's eye to increase the depth of focus. | 03-05-2009 |
David Miller, Buffalo, NY US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090014232 | Multi-layered, peelable hygienic cover for a stethoscope - A disposable stethoscope cover that covers at least the surface of the diaphragm is disclosed. The cover contacts a patient during use and reduces transmittal of microorganisms. The cover is in the form of a flexible sheet having a top and a bottom surface. The sheet has an adhesive material on a portion of the surface thereof that secures the sheet to the surface of the diaphragm. The sheet further includes at least one wing extending from the sheet. The wing has an adhesive on at least one surface thereof for securing the wing to the sheet when the wing is folded over at least a portion of a tube section of the stethoscope. | 01-15-2009 |
David Miller, Wakefield, MA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080264791 | ELECTROPHORETIC MEDIUM AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A two-phase electrophoretic medium comprises a continuous phase and a discontinuous phase. The discontinuous phase comprises a plurality of droplets, each of which comprises a suspending fluid and at least one particle disposed within the suspending fluid and capable of moving through the fluid upon application of an electric field to the electrophoretic medium. The continuous phase surrounds and encapsulates the discontinuous phase. To reduce the humidity sensitivity of the medium, a non-ionizable or crystalline polymer may be used as the continuous phase. | 10-30-2008 |
David Miller, London GB
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080228243 | Cochlear Implant Sound Processor With Permanently Integrated Replenishable Power Source - A cochlear implant sound processor is powered by a rechargeable battery that is permanently integrated into the sound processor. The sound processor contains an inductive coil that may be tuned to an external charging coil for battery recharging. The electronic circuits and coil of the sound processor are housed in a material transparent to RF signals. The sound processor may be placed in a recharging base station in which the sound processor is positioned in a space surrounded by the inductive charging coil embedded in a material transparent to RF signals. The inductive charging coil sends power to the coil inside the processor and thereby recharges the battery. An alternative embodiment utilizes contacts in the sound processor case and aligned terminals in the recharging base station that allow direct charging of the battery. | 09-18-2008 |
David Miller, Phelan, CA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110185463 | Soft Body Armor Including Reinforcing Strips - A body armor panel includes a subpack having at least one reinforcing strip sewn on ballistic material at a location to overlie a specific vulnerable area of the wearer's torso when the panel is worn by the wearer. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110185464 | Body Armor with Overlapping Layers of Ballistic Material - A soft body armor panel includes a subpack that is formed by overlapping sections of ballistic material and sewing them at one or more seams to form discontinuous layers in the subpack. | 08-04-2011 |
David Miller, Sidney, ME US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110271585 | Method of Producing Biodiesel with Supercritical Alcohol and Apparatus for Same - A method is disclosed for obtaining an alkyl ester fuel, i.e., a biodiesel, and alcohol from a feedstock mixture of free fatty acids and/or glycerides mixed with a simple alcohol, such as methanol. The method uses an electrostatic probe to provide an electrical field within the reactor. This causes the glycerin molecules to precipitate out of the feedstock mixture. A drain is provided in the reactor, to drain the glycerin from the reactor. When the precipitated glycerin reaches a level to make contact with the electrostatic probe, an electrical circuit is closed, which causes the drain to open. When the level drops, the drain closes. Glycerin absorbs water and draining glycerin from the reactor naturally dehydrates the fuel. | 11-10-2011 |
David Miller, Los Angeles, CA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120084147 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING SEARCH SUGGESTIONS - Disclosed is a method and system for generating search suggestions in response to receiving a search query originating from a user computing device. A server computer obtains a plurality of advanced match terms not exactly matching the search query but related to the search query, the advanced match terms previously bid on by advertisers in a bidding process. The server computer obtains advertisements associated with the advanced match terms, where each advertisement is associated with an advertiser who has won the bidding process for one of the advanced match terms. The server computer then transmits, in response to the receiving of the search query, the advanced match terms to the user computing device for display as search suggestions. | 04-05-2012 |