Inventor
John Michael Miller
Inventor
Saline, MI, US
Overview
Patents· 139 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
G02Bprimary
G02BOptical elements, systems or apparatus10%
Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests7%
Y02TClimate change mitigation technologies related to transportation6%
B60LPropulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles6%
H02PControl or regulation of electric motors, electric generators or dynamo-electric converters5%
H02KDynamo-electric machines5%
H02JElectric power networks4%
G06QInformation and communication technology [ict] specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial or supervisory purposes4%
G08GTraffic control systems3%
B81BMicrostructural devices or systems, e.g. micromechanical devices2%
PatentTitleYear
10,979,535Decoupled selection of content for semi-connected electronic devices202110,802,185Multi-level diffractive optical element thin film coating202010,802,183Thin film total internal reflection diffraction grating for single polarization or dual polarization202010,768,349Reflective diffraction grating and fabrication method202010,747,044Variable optical retarder202010,712,475Multi-layer thin film stack for diffractive optical elements202010,702,771Multi-user game system with character-based generation of projection view202010,473,839Reflective LC devices including thin film metal grating201910,436,947Zoned optical waveplate201910,394,015Diffractive MEMS device201910,241,244Thin film total internal reflection diffraction grating for single polarization or dual polarization201910,238,116Composite laundry additive20199,964,668Zoned optical waveplate20189,946,134Variable optical retarder20189,866,315'Super-channel multiplexing and de-multiplexing using a phased array switching engine'20189,720,147'Reflective diffraction grating and fabrication method'20179,640,976'Overvoltage protection system for wireless power transfer systems'20179,632,225'Zoned optical waveplate'20179,606,273'Diffractive MEMS device'20179,588,374'Reflective LC devices including thin film metal grating'2017D0752997'Handheld temperature monitoring device'2016D0752454'Wireless transmitter'20169,272,627'Energy storage systems and methods'20169,260,026'Vehicle to wireless power transfer coupling coil alignment sensor'20169,221,351'Regulation control and energy management scheme for wireless power transfer'20159,190,860'System and methods for managing a degraded state of a capacitor system'20159,156,364'Wireless power charging using point of load controlled high frequency power converters'2015D0739270'Wall mounted temperature monitoring device'20159,035,790'Wireless power transfer electric vehicle supply equipment installation and validation tool'20158,885,245'Biaxial MEMS mirror with hidden hinge and staggered electrodes'20148,665,049'Graphene-coated coupling coil for AC resistance reduction'20148,518,573'Low-inductive impedance, thermally decoupled, radii-modulated electrode core'20138,512,417'Functionalized nanoparticles and methods of forming and using same'20138,230,005'System and method for collecting, transferring and managing quality control data'2012D0654281'Chair'20128,040,607'Surface-relief diffraction grating'20117,982,599'System for dynamically pushing information to a user utilizing global positioning system'20117,979,930'Yieldable mattress support structure for items of furniture'20117,903,318'MEMS micromirror devices with anti-reflective structures'20117,859,402'Computer-implemented method to perform location-based searching'20107,847,685'System for dynamically pushing information to a user utilizing global positioning system'20107,843,331'System for dynamically pushing information to a user utilizing global positioning system'20107,843,332'System for dynamically pushing information to a user utilizing global positioning system'2010D0627321'Communication device'2010D0627322'Communication device'20107,726,636'Spring for items of furniture'2010D0616898'Audio device'20107,723,810'Integrated electrical cross-talk walls for electrostatic MEMS'20107,722,991'High performance anode material for lithium-ion battery'20107,616,372'Piano MEMS with hidden hinge'2009D0598900'Headset for a communication device'20097,525,450'System for dynamically pushing information to a user utilizing global positioning system'20097,487,564'Articulatable spring mechanisms for items of furniture'20097,433,174'Method of making, apparatus, and article of manufacturing for an electrode termination contact interface'20087,432,629'Articulated MEMs structures'20087,385,501'System for dynamically pushing information to a user utilizing global positioning system'20087,357,874'Staggered vertical comb drive fabrication method'20087,326,494'Composite material and electrodes made therefrom'20087,302,131'Sunken electrode configuration for MEMs Micromirror'20077,302,132'Electrical x-talk shield for MEMs micromirrors'20077,258,183'Stabilized electric distribution system for use with a vehicle having electric assist'20077,240,584'Connecting rod with profiled bore for increased load capability'20077,203,413'Sunken electrode configuration for MEMs micromirror'20077,200,580'System and method for run-time data reduction'20077,169,328'Multiphase nanocomposite material and method for its manufacture'20077,167,613'Interlaced array of piano MEMs micromirrors'20077,110,637'Two-step electrode for MEMs micromirrors'20067,110,635'Electrical x-talk shield for MEMS micromirrors'2006D0521595'Pop-up irrigation sprinkler housing cover'20067,010,188'Electrode configuration for piano MEMs micromirror'20066,984,954'Diagnostic strategy for an electric motor using sensorless control and a position sensor'20066,968,101'Electrode configuration for piano MEMs micromirror'20056,934,439'Piano MEMs micromirror'20056,876,176'Toroidally wound induction motor-generator with selectable number of poles and vector control'20056,840,200'Electromechanical valve assembly for an internal combustion engine'20056,795,291'Electromechanical valve assembly for an internal combustion engine'20046,750,626'Diagnostic strategy for an electric motor using sensorless control and a position sensor'20046,741,188'System for dynamically pushing information to a user utilizing global positioning system'2004D0490063'Display cabinet'20046,711,556'Fuzzy logic controller optimization'20046,707,279'Induction generator control with minimal sensor requirements'20046,651,566'Transportation system'20036,637,343'System and method for controlling flow of vehicles'20036,619,212'Method for achieving and maintaining desired speed on a guideway system'20036,590,387'Position sensor'20036,570,289'Low noise automotive alternator'20036,548,931'Hybrid permanent magnet/synchronous machines'20036,531,799'Hybrid electric machine with two rotors, permanent magnet poles and controllable field current'20036,490,914'Method of sensing crankshaft position in a hybrid electric vehicle'20026,486,571'Power delivery and connection circuit for an automotive vehicle'20026,445,095'Electric machine with laminated cooling rings'20026,417,650'Method of controlling an induction generator'20026,411,005'System to improve the torque smoothness of an electric machine'20026,392,905'Method and circuit for reducing battery ripple current in a multiple inverter system of an electrical machine'20026,373,162'Permanent magnet electric machine with flux control'20026,359,366'Hybrid permanent magnet/synchronous machines'20026,359,331'High power switching module'20026,359,800'Direct current electric power generation system with variable speed alternating current generators'20026,353,398'System for dynamically pushing information to a user utilizing global positioning system'20026,271,648'Method of preconditioning a battery to improve cold temperature starting of a vehicle'20016,202,533'Subcaliber device/blank firing adaptor for blowback operated or recoil operated weapons'2001D0432031'Game scoring system'20006,073,713'Crankshaft position sensing with combined starter alternator'20005,983,772'Subcaliber device/blank firing adaptor for blowback or recoil operated weapons'19995,977,679'Pole-phase modulated toroidal winding for an induction machine'19995,965,967'Rotor for an electrical machine'19995,765,513'Electromechanically actuated valve'19985,760,507'Electrical generating system for a motor vehicle'19985,754,026'Induction motor control method'19985,743,352'Electrically-actuated power steering system'19985,740,880'Speed tracking of induced armature field in electric power assisted steering'19985,730,091'Soft landing electromechanically actuated engine valve'19985,668,341'Silent mortar propulsion system'19975,642,021'Method and system for controlling an alternator to optimize direct current output'19975,523,547'System for diverting electric current to an electrical load'19965,523,637'Permanent magnet electrical machine with low reluctance torque'19965,497,736'Electric actuator for rotary valve control of electrohydraulic valvetrain'19965,460,129'Method to reduce engine emissions due to misfire'19955,456,223'Electric actuator for spool valve control of electrohydraulic valvetrain'19955,441,298'Apparatus for stabilizing an electric active suspension system upon interruption of the power supply'19955,438,907'Blank firing adaptor'19955,430,659'Method and apparatus for generating signals'19955,350,983'Suspension damper with integrated controls'19945,296,785'Fail-safe vehicle suspension system including switched reluctance motor'19945,287,518'Engine crankshaft variable reluctance alternator'19945,264,781'Current control/power limiter circuit'19935,254,926'Current-mode hysteresis control for controlling a motor'19935,202,820'Saturable inductor protection circuit for inductive load driver'19935,158,468'Self-retaining contact assembly'19925,159,542'Selectable hysteresis controller for pulse width modulated inverter'19925,070,284'Fail-safe variable damping suspension for a motor vehicle'19915,027,048'Field oriented motor controller for electrically powered active suspension for a vehicle'19915,023,539'Alternator voltage transient minimization method and apparatus'19914,902,856'Reusable cable joint cover'19904,866,357'Windshield wiper and control system'19894,790,099'Ice fishing signal and reporting device'19884,725,765'Method and apparatus for the protection of D.C. motors under stalled conditions'19884,053,413'Apparatus for removing particles from water for sprinklers and the like'19773,976,573'Trash catching device'1976Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1976–2016Patents assigned to MILLER JOHN M (20)· patent assignee history
1988–2003Patents assigned to FORD MOTOR CO (22)· patent assignee history
1989–2005Based in Saline, MI, US· patent location history
1998–2005Patents assigned to FORD GLOBAL TECH INC (23)· patent assignee history
2002–2011Based in Milwaukee, WI, US· patent location history
2005–2007Patents assigned to JDS UNIPHASE INC (9)· patent assignee history
2005–2008Based in Aylmer, CA· patent location history
2007–2020Based in Gatineau, CA· patent location history
2014–2017Based in Oak Ridge, TN, US· patent location history
2017–2020Patents assigned to LUMENTUM OPERATIONS LLC (16)· patent assignee history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| FORD GLOBAL TECH INC | 23 | 1998–2005 |
| FORD MOTOR CO | 22 | 1988–2003 |
| MILLER JOHN Mself | 20 | 1976–2016 |
| LUMENTUM OPERATIONS LLC | 16 | 2017–2020 |
| JDS UNIPHASE INC | 9 | 2005–2007 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Saline, MI, US | 50 | 1989–2005 |
| Gatineau, CA | 21 | 2007–2020 |
| Milwaukee, WI, US | 10 | 2002–2011 |
| Aylmer, CA | 9 | 2005–2008 |
| Oak Ridge, TN, US | 6 | 2014–2017 |