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Adam K. Miller, Kearney, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120185545METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION - A computer-implemented method for transmitting information comprises receiving, by a server, contact information about a participant; assigning, by the server, an identification to the participant; associating, by the server, the identification with the contact information of the participant; allowing, by the server, use of the identification on a network, wherein the network is limited to a geographic region; receiving, by the server, a request transmitted over the network to send a message to the participant, wherein the request comprises the identification of the participant; determining, by the server, a method of communication of the participant based upon the identification in the request; and transmitting, by the server, the message to the participant using the preferred communication method.07-19-2012

Alan Miller, Springfield, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120175409Recycling Container - A recycling container with a weather-resistant coating is described. The container may be provided in a variety of configurations to accept recyclable waste or other items of trash or refuse. The recycling container may itself be recycled when its useful life has ended. The various configurations of container may be combined to form a modular recycling center as desired by the user.07-12-2012

Alex Miller, Webster Groves, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100114952SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCESSING DATA IN DISPARATE INFORMATION SOURCES - The present invention relates to a system (05-06-2010

Bradley R. Miller, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100056609METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITION OF AXONAL DEGENERATION BY MODULATION OF THE DLK/JNK PATHWAY - Methods of reducing Wallerian degeneration are disclosed. These methods comprise inhibiting expression or activity of a mixed lineage kinas such as a dual leucine-zipper-bearing kinase (DLK), inhibiting expression or activity of a molecule acting downstream from DLK, such as a c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), or a combination thereof. Further disclosed are methods of screening candidate compounds for DLK inhibition activity. These methods comprise providing a neuronal culture comprising a plurality of axons; contacting the culture with a candidate compound and with an axon degeneration-triggering agent; and comparing axonal degeneration in the culture to a control culture comprising the axon degeneration-triggering agent but not the candidate compound.03-04-2010

Charles H. Miller, Imperial, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080259723PITCHER HAVING MIXING DEVICE - A pitcher has a container for containing liquid and a mixing device disposed at least in part within the container. The mixing device has a shaft adapted for translation relative to the container. An agitating member is connected to the shaft for conjoint translation therewith relative to the container to agitate the liquid in the container. A stop is disposed on the shaft to limit translational movement of the shaft and the agitating member.10-23-2008

Charles H. Miller, Barnhart, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100294764LEAK RESISTANT DRINKING CUP - A leak resistant drinking cup has a container with an open top and a lid assembly for removable attachment to the container for selectively closing the open top. The lid assembly includes a liquid discharge member for allowing liquid in the container to exit the cup. A closure member is adapted for placement adjacent the open top of the container when the lid assembly is attached to the container. A flexible diaphragm is moveable between a sealed position and an unsealed position. The diaphragm is moveable from the sealed position to the unsealed portion by a vacuum being applied to the diaphragm by a user sucking on the liquid discharge member. The vacuum causes the diaphragm to flex toward the container and at least in part away from the closure member and thereby move the diaphragm from the sealed position to the unsealed position.11-25-2010
20100294765LEAK RESISTANT DRINKING CUP - A leak resistant drinking cup has a container for holding liquid and a lid assembly selectively attachable to the container. A diaphragm of the cup includes a liquid discharge member and a sealing member adapted for movement between a sealed position in which the sealing member blocks the flow of liquid from the container to the liquid discharge member, and an unsealed position in which liquid is permitted to flow from the container to the liquid discharge member. The liquid discharge member and sealing member are formed as one-piece.11-25-2010
20110062170CUP AND LID ASSEMBLY FOR A CUP - A lid assembly for a cup is releasably attachable to a container. The lid assembly includes a closure member and a cover secured to the closure member. The cover is capable of rotating in a clockwise direction and a counter-clockwise direction relative to the closure member while the cover is secured to the closure member.03-17-2011
20110192817BOTTLE ASSEMBLY HAVING BOTTOM VENT - A bottle assembly including a bottle, a top closure member adapted for releasable engagement with a top portion of the bottle, and a bottom closure member adapted for releasable engagement with a base portion of the bottle. The bottom closure member has a base panel with at least one aperture therein. A diaphragm is positionable between the bottom closure member and the base portion. The diaphragm has at least one sealing element for sealingly engaging the base panel of the bottom closure member and an air passage extending through the at least one sealing element. The diaphragm is moveable between a sealed position and an unsealed position. The air passage is configured to inhibit liquid contained within a liquid chamber of the bottle from entering the air passage when the diaphragm is in its sealed position by trapping air within the air passage.08-11-2011
20120085674Stackable Cup Assembly - A cup assembly configured to be coupled to a second cup assembly is provided. The cup assembly includes a container having an open top, a closed bottom base, and a sidewall extending between the open top and the base. The open top, the base, and the sidewall define a cavity of the container. The cup assembly further includes a lid configured to removably couple to the container. The lid includes a lower portion configured to be received within the cavity of the container to couple the lid to the container.04-12-2012
20120085677Food Storage Container System - A food storage container system including a plurality of food containers and a tray is provided. Each food container includes a container body defining an interior space for holding a product therein and a lid configured to open and close the interior space. The container body is formed from a material including a silicone elastomer. The tray includes a plurality of holders. Each holder defines a recess sized and shaped to removably hold one container of the plurality of containers therein.04-12-2012

Patent applications by Charles H. Miller, Barnhart, MO US

Curtis Miller, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090125425AUDITABLE MERCHANDISE DELIVERY USING AN ELECTRONIC BILL OF LADING - A method for auditable tracking of a shipment is described. The method includes providing instructions for execution on a server and for execution on a mobile device. The instructions for execution on the server include at least one code segment configured to: receive a request from a shipper to ship a plurality of goods, receive logistics information from a logistics company in response to the request form the shipper, receive from the shipper a bill of lading (BOL), and receive from the logistics company data identifying a quantity of the plurality of goods that was delivered. The instructions for execution on the mobile device include at least one code segment configured to: enable a user to edit the BOL responsive to an inspection by the user of the delivered plurality of goods, and provide the edited BOL to the server, the shipper, and the logistics company.05-14-2009

Daniel Miller, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090247987Drainage Catheter - A catheter includes a shaft formed of a first material, the shaft including a shaft lumen extending therethrough from a proximal opening to a distal end of the shaft and an abutting member coupled to the distal end of the shaft, the abutting member being formed of a second material stiffer than the first material and forming an abutting surface at least partially covering a distal end of the shaft lumen in combination with a distal tip coupled to the abutting member, the distal tip including a tip lumen extending therethrough to a distal opening.10-01-2009

Daniel S. Miller, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120303212PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL FOR SIREN AND LIGHTS - A system comprising a power supply, an emergency warning light and a speaker, in combination with a control head. One or more processors controls operation of the system in response to received user input and provides system status for display. Storage media encoded with emergency warning light system instructions for execution by one or more of the processors controls the actuation of the emergency warning light system and controls light patterns generated by the emergency warning light system. The storage media is further encoded with siren system instructions for execution by one or more of the processors for controlling the actuation of the siren system and for controlling audible sounds generated by the siren system.11-29-2012

Daphne Miller, Liberty, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120258860STABILIZED HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION - A stabilized herbicidal composition, comprising a fenoxaprop ester herbicide, a salt of 2,4-D, a salt of MCPP-P and a salt of Dicamba, which may also optionally contain additional stabilizers such as triethylamine. Also disclosed is a stabilized herbicidal composition comprising a fenoxaprop ester herbicide in combination with a bromoxynil mixed ester herbicide. The stabilized herbicidal compositions of the present invention may also contain one or more surfactants and/or safeners.10-11-2012

Douglas C. Miller, University City, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120035367Tandem Process for Preparing N-Alkyl Morphinans - The present invention provides processes for the preparation of N-alkyl morphinans without the isolation of nor-morphinan intermediates. In particular, the invention provides tandem hydrolysis/alkylation reactions for the synthesis of N-alkyl morphinans.02-09-2012

E. Dean Miller, Lee'S Summit, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100258200PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE HAVING SUPPORT MEMBER WITH RECESSED AREAS - An apertured rupture disc support member (10-14-2010
20120204969PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE HAVING SUPPORT MEMBER WITH RECESSED AREAS - An apertured rupture disc support member (08-16-2012

Gregory Miller, Diamond, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100308765HYBRID ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE STORAGE SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - This disclosure generally relates to stabilizing energy provided by an energy source, and more particularly to systems and methods for using multiple types of energy storage devices to selectively capture and provide energy. An energy source provides energy, and the energy storage devices selectively capture energy provided by the energy source in excess of an immediate energy requirement of a load and selectively provide energy when the immediate energy requirement of the load exceeds the energy provided by the energy source.12-09-2010
20100318234HYBRID ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE STORAGE SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - This disclosure generally relates to stabilizing energy provided by an energy source, and more particularly to systems and methods for using multiple types of energy storage devices to selectively capture and provide energy. An energy source provides energy, and the energy storage devices selectively capture energy provided by the energy source in excess of an immediate energy requirement of a load and selectively provide energy when the immediate energy requirement of the load exceeds the energy provided by the energy source.12-16-2010

Gregory R. Miller, Washington, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090023376DAMPER FOR POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR CLEANER - The invention is a damper that closes off supply duct air when the unit is off to prevent air from exiting through the outlet, and opens when the unit is on to allow room air and/or supply duct air to exit through an outlet. The damper may be either motorized or mechanically biased.01-22-2009
20100044447Temperature control for positive pressure air purification unit - A temperature controller for a positive pressure room air purification unit is provided with a sensor for ambient room air temperature and supply duct air temperature. Based on the desired temperature, supply duct air may be drawn or drawn and heated.02-25-2010
20120137876Room air purifier - A room air purifier is provided is provided that has a housing that defines a floor supply duct inlet, a room air inlet, and an outlet. An air mixing chamber within the housing is in direct communication with said room air inlet and said floor supply duct inlet. A filter is disposed in the housing. A fan is disposed in said housing between the outlet of the filter and the outlet side of the filter. An air channel panel is disposed in a filter inlet area between the air mixing chamber and the filter. Various sensors may be deployed to control temperature, and to prevent unpurified air from exiting the room air purifier. Optionally, an additional wall supply inlet may be placed in fluid communication with the air mixing chamber to provide a second extra-room source of air.06-07-2012
20120255720Temperature Controller for Unit - A temperature controller for a positive pressure room air purification unit is provided with a sensor for ambient room air temperature and supply duct air temperature. Based on the desired temperature, supply duct air may be drawn or drawn and heated.10-11-2012

Patent applications by Gregory R. Miller, Washington, MO US

Holly Frances Miller, Centralia, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120252754Candy Cakes - Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis is a disease in mainly stock type horses that can be treated by giving the horse light corn syrup. Currently, the easiest way to do this is with a syringe, which is actually very difficult. The invention is a treat that will deliver a specific amount of light corn syrup per treat. This makes the entire process of delivering the corn syrup easier, faster, cleaner, and actually enjoyable for the horse. The treat can be used as an abortive measure, and also as a preventative measure if the owner incorporates the treat into the horses' daily routine. In addition to being used as the treatment for the disease, it can also be used as a regular treat for HYPP positive horses.10-04-2012

James Matthew Miller, Springfield, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130029744System and Method for the Remote Purchase of Lottery Tickets - A system and method for enabling remote purchase of lottery tickets. A conveyor of goods uses a communications device to prove, via GPS, that they are in a particular location, such as within a specific state so as to legally purchase a lottery ticket, via the communications device such as a smart phone or other mobile electronic device with equivalent means for confirming the geographic location of the user and device. I participant can log onto an application or website provided by the lottery vendor, prove location to the vendor via the device's connectivity to a GPS system, then purchase a ticket. The method proves current geographical location employing a communications device or an electronic location device when required by another conveyor of a good or service or by requirement of a third party entity including but not limited to a governing or regulatory body.01-31-2013

Jessica W. Miller, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120323166PHACOEMULSIFICATION IRRIGATION SLEEVE WITH AN ALIGNMENT MARK - A phacoemulsification irrigation sleeve 12-20-2012

Joseph T. Miller, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100199465Clamping tape for furniture and related repairs - A silicone tape having inherent elasticity and flexibility to allow for its significant stretching, which when unrolled from its tape roll, and its laminar film removed, can be stretched around the furniture or other componentry to hold it in position until any applied adhesive hardens, during furniture repair or manufacture.08-12-2010
20120255674Clamping tape for furniture and related repairs - A silicone tape having inherent elasticity and flexibility to allow for its significant stretching, which when unrolled from its tape roll, and its laminar film removed, can be stretched around the furniture or other componentry to hold it in position until any applied adhesive hardens, during furniture repair or manufacture.10-11-2012

Justin H. Miller, O'Fallon, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090326876SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLISION-FREE CAD DESIGN OF PIPE AND TUBE PATHS - A system, method, and computer program product for automated creation of collision-free paths for pipes and tubes in a CAD system. A method includes receiving inputs, in a data processing system, defining at least a start point and destination point for a pipe in a CAD environment, and a diameter for the pipe. The method includes determining sample points between the start point and destination point. The method also includes building a graph including the sample points and the start point and the destination points as nodes and a plurality of edges connecting the nodes. The method also includes computing a path through the graph between the start point and the destination point. The method also includes, for each node in the path, testing each edge connected to the node to determine if there is a collision along the edge between a test object model and a background model geometry in the CAD environment, and removing from the graph any edge that has a collision. If there is no collision along an edge of the path, then designating the path as a successful path and displaying the successful path to a user by the data processing system.12-31-2009

Kathryn Miller, O'Fallon, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110088099On demand visibility services and smart directory - An on-demand communication system, device, method and program are provided which allows a consumer to request information from an on-demand visibility service. The on-demand visibility service places a request with the on-demand directory service that may then choose a relevant provider to be queried for this information based on situation-based access control logic. The on-demand visibility service then queries the relevant providers with the request for information. Providers may then gather information by optionally using sensors, and may then transmit a provider response to the on-demand visibility service. The on-demand visibility service may then forward this provider response in the form of an answer to the consumer, thereby satisfying the consumer request for information.04-14-2011

Larry G. Miller, Saint Charles, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090075963TRANSDERMAL HORMONE SPRAY - The present invention provides a transdermal spray drug delivery system which comprises: a therapeutically effective amount of a hormone; at least one dermal penetration enhancer; and at least one volatile liquid. The invention also provides a method for administering at least one systemic acting hormone which comprises applying an effective amount of the hormone in the form of the drug delivery system of the present invention.03-19-2009

Marshall V. Miller, Kansas City, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120278250Systems and Methods for Classifying Goods for Export - This disclosure relates to systems and methods of classifying exports. These systems and methods are generally computer implemented methodologies, or software for implementing such methodologies on a computer or computer network, that serve to make it easier to determine the classification of an export and to generate a report associated with that classification. Through a series of user inputs of information about the export entered at the user's own personal computer, the classification software installed on the remote auxiliary computer generates a classification report associated with the export and transmits the report to the personal computer via the Internet.11-01-2012

Nancy M. Miller, Fenton, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090188005METHODS FOR GENETIC CONTROL OF PLANT PEST INFESTATION AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present invention is directed to controlling plant pest infestation, and particularly plant nematode infestation, by inhibiting one or more biological functions in the plant pest. The invention discloses methods and compositions for use in controlling plant pest infestation by providing one or more different recombinant double stranded RNA molecules in the diet of the pest in order to achieve a reduction in pest infestation through suppression of pest gene expression. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, to methods for detecting cells comprising the disclosed sequences, and to methods for detecting the disclosed sequences in biological samples.07-23-2009

Owen R. Miller, Wildwood, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090030747System and Method for Allocating Replacement Vehicle Rental Costs Using a Virtual Bank of Repair Facility Credits - Systems and methods for managing a virtual bank of repair facility credits are disclosed. Various operations for adding and subtracting credits from a repair facility virtual bank account are disclosed. Adjustments to credit totals can be based on repair facility performance with regard to an individual vehicle repair or a plurality of vehicle repairs.01-29-2009
20100023352System and Method for Improved Information Sharing by Repair Facilities for Managing Rental Vehicle Reservations - A method and system are disclosed for managing a rental vehicle reservation wherein the need for reservation managers to follow-up with repair facilities to gain additional information about repair work to disabled vehicles can be greatly reduced if not eliminated. Upon receipt of an update from a repair facility as to repair work for a disabled vehicle that pertains to a replacement rental vehicle reservation, an appropriate set of follow-up questions is directed to the repair facility by automated processes without the need for human intervention by the reservation manager. Furthermore, to support flexibility with respect to different informational needs by different purchasers of replacement rental vehicle services, the set of follow-ups questions that is selected and directed to repair facilities can vary based on a number of parameters.01-28-2010
20120197672System and Method for Improved Rental Vehicle Reservation Management - A method and system are disclosed for managing a rental vehicle reservation based at least in part on automated processing of vehicle repair data corresponding to a disabled vehicle that is related to the rental vehicle reservation. A preferred method and system can also automatically schedule a callback reminder for the rental vehicle reservation based at least in part on the received vehicle repair data.08-02-2012
20120203580Method and Apparatus for Tracking Repair Facility Performance for Repairs Relating to Replacement Rental Vehicle Transactions - Systems and methods for tracking repair facility performance in a replacement rental vehicle context are disclosed. Various operations for adding and subtracting credits from a repair facility virtual bank account are disclosed. Adjustments to credit totals can be based on repair facility performance with regard to an individual vehicle repair or a plurality of vehicle repairs.08-09-2012
20120203581System and Method for Improved Rental Vehicle Reservation Management - A method and system are disclosed for managing a rental vehicle reservation based at least in part on automated processing of vehicle repair data corresponding to a disabled vehicle that is related to the rental vehicle reservation. For example, a preferred method and system can automatically compute from the vehicle repair data an amount of time that is likely to be needed by a repair facility to complete repairs to the disabled vehicle, which in turn can drive more accurate management of an authorization period for the rental vehicle reservation.08-09-2012
20120203582System and Method for Improved Rental Vehicle Reservation Management - A method and system are disclosed for managing a rental vehicle reservation based at least in part on automated processing of vehicle repair data corresponding to a disabled vehicle that is related to the rental vehicle reservation. For example, a preferred method and system can automatically compute from the vehicle repair data an amount of time that is likely to be needed by a repair facility to complete repairs to the disabled vehicle, which in turn can drive more accurate management of an authorization period for the rental vehicle reservation.08-09-2012

Patent applications by Owen R. Miller, Wildwood, MO US

Philip Miller, O'Fallon, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100293663Nucleic Acid Molecules and Other Molecules Associated with Plants and Uses Thereof for Plant Improvement - Polynucleotides useful for improvement of plants are provided. In particular, polynucleotide sequences are provided from plant sources. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences are also provided. The disclosed polynucleotides and polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties. 11-18-2010

Regina M. Miller, Wildwood, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120197672System and Method for Improved Rental Vehicle Reservation Management - A method and system are disclosed for managing a rental vehicle reservation based at least in part on automated processing of vehicle repair data corresponding to a disabled vehicle that is related to the rental vehicle reservation. A preferred method and system can also automatically schedule a callback reminder for the rental vehicle reservation based at least in part on the received vehicle repair data.08-02-2012
20120203581System and Method for Improved Rental Vehicle Reservation Management - A method and system are disclosed for managing a rental vehicle reservation based at least in part on automated processing of vehicle repair data corresponding to a disabled vehicle that is related to the rental vehicle reservation. For example, a preferred method and system can automatically compute from the vehicle repair data an amount of time that is likely to be needed by a repair facility to complete repairs to the disabled vehicle, which in turn can drive more accurate management of an authorization period for the rental vehicle reservation.08-09-2012
20120203582System and Method for Improved Rental Vehicle Reservation Management - A method and system are disclosed for managing a rental vehicle reservation based at least in part on automated processing of vehicle repair data corresponding to a disabled vehicle that is related to the rental vehicle reservation. For example, a preferred method and system can automatically compute from the vehicle repair data an amount of time that is likely to be needed by a repair facility to complete repairs to the disabled vehicle, which in turn can drive more accurate management of an authorization period for the rental vehicle reservation.08-09-2012

Roger Dale Miller, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100310195LAYERED BAG WITH RE-SEALABLE CLOSURE ASSEMBLY - A multi-layered bag with a re-sealable closure assembly attached thereto is provided, as well as a method of manufacturing the same. Specifically, multi-layered paper composite bags with a re-sealable closure assembly attached to the innermost layer of the bag as well as a method of manufacturing the same are provided. A slider-operated zipper is a particularly preferred embodiment of a re-sealable closure assembly. The bags may be gusseted and comprise an outer paper layer, a middle paper layer and an inner plastic film or sheet layer, and the bottom of the bag may be open bottomed or close bottomed.12-09-2010

Shondra Miller, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110023156FELINE GENOME EDITING WITH ZINC FINGER NUCLEASES - The present invention provides a genetically modified feline or cell comprising at least one edited chromosomal sequence. In particular, the chromosomal sequence is edited using a zinc finger nuclease-mediated editing process. The disclosure also provides zinc finger nucleases that target specific chromosomal sequences in the feline genome.01-27-2011

Steven Miller, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090192807Identification of specialty drugs - Methods for determining whether a drug is a specialty drug, methods for creating tools to be used in making the determination, and the tools themselves are disclosed. The overall value of a drug depends on the drug's attribute values with respect to each of a set of drug attributes (concerning, e.g., the drug's route of administration, targeted disease, possible adverse reactions, risk of toxicity, cost, need for patient compliance with the treatment regime, and handling, preparation, and/or storage requirements. If the overall value or its partial overall values meet certain criteria, the drug is deemed to be a specialty drug.07-30-2009
20110307271IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIALTY DRUGS - Methods for determining whether a drug is a specialty drug, methods for creating tools to be used in making the determination, and the tools themselves are disclosed. The overall value of a drug depends on the drug's attribute values with respect to each of a set of drug attributes (concerning, e.g., the drug's route of administration, targeted disease, possible adverse reactions, risk of toxicity, cost, need for patient compliance with the treatment regime, and handling, preparation, and/or storage requirements. If the overall value or its partial overall values meet certain criteria, the drug is deemed to be a specialty drug.12-15-2011
20120084097IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIALTY DRUGS - Methods for determining whether a drug is a specialty drug, methods for creating tools to be used in making the determination, and the tools themselves are disclosed. The overall value of a drug depends on the drug's attribute values with respect to each of a set of drug attributes (concerning, e.g., the drug's route of administration, targeted disease, possible adverse reactions, risk of toxicity, cost, need for patient compliance with the treatment regime, and handling, preparation, and/or storage requirements. If the overall value or its partial overall values meet certain criteria, the drug is deemed to be a specialty drug.04-05-2012

Patent applications by Steven Miller, St. Louis, MO US

Troy J. Miller, Kansas City, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100179823ONLINE DESIGN DECISION MANAGEMENT - Methods, computer-readable media, and systems provide design decision management (DDM) to manage the various design decisions made by a client healthcare provider during the design of a healthcare management system by a solution-provider company. A DDM system provides a user interface and allows a user to access data from design decision databases, analyze accessed data, and conduct design review of client design decisions. Design review is initiated when a client design decision conflicts with a company-recommended design decision. The design review process determines if the conflicting client design decision should be approved and implemented or if the company-recommended design decision should be implemented.07-15-2010

Virginia Miller, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080214682METHODS OF TREATING PNEUMONIC PLAGUE - The present invention relates to methods of treating pneumonic plague. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods of using plasmin or Pla inhibitors to treat pneumonic plague.09-04-2008

William Miller, Rocheport, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120148004Apparatus and Method for Directional and Spectral Analysis of Neutrons - A neutron detection system may include a volume of neutron moderating material, and a plurality of solid state neutron detection devices disposed within the volume of neutron moderating material, wherein some of the neutron detection devices suitable for transduction of primary reaction products resulting from a neutron interaction event, wherein some of the solid state neutron detection devices include two or more solid state neutron detection elements, and wherein the solid state neutron detection elements are configured for omnidirectional detection of impinging neutrons.06-14-2012