This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Eur-Control M&d, U.s.a., Inc.. Active years: 1982.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1982
Title: Christopher S. Miller and a Method for Measuring Particulate Moisture.
Introduction
Christopher S. Miller is an inventor associated with Seattle, Washington, and Eur-Control M&D, U.S.A., Inc. His patent work addresses the measurement and verification of moisture content in particulate materials.
Latest Patents
Miller is credited with 1 patent: “Method and Apparatus for Determining the Moisture Content of Particulate.” The invention uses a sample box and a data processor to evaluate successive samples using measurements of weight, temperature, conductivity, and electrical impedance.
The processor calculates wet bulk density and two estimates of oven-dry percentage: one derived from electrical moisture measurements and another from density. It checks whether the input data are valid and whether the sample contains frozen moisture. Based on those checks, it selects a verified oven-dry percentage, using an average when both estimates are valid and no frozen moisture is detected, or adjusting the density-based estimate when frozen moisture is present. If only one estimate is valid, the processor uses that estimate.
The system can print the verified result, explain how it was selected, and issue warnings when both estimates are invalid. It also supports storing shipment statistics and sample data for later comparison with oven-test results, allowing supplier-related data to be corrected.
Career Highlights
Miller’s documented patent contribution focuses on automating particulate-moisture analysis and improving the reliability of reported measurements. The invention combines sensor readings, data validation, frozen-moisture handling, and recordkeeping in a single measurement workflow.
Collaborations
Miller is associated with Eur-Control M&D, U.S.A., Inc. His listed coworkers include Daniel F. Pope and Jon V. Hokanson.
Conclusion
Christopher S. Miller’s patent describes a data-processing system that verifies particulate moisture measurements and supports consistent reporting across samples and shipments.
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