This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Gsi Group Corporation. Active years: 2016.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2016
Title: Paul Kent Miller: Inventor of a Modular Grain-Bin Catwalk
Introduction
Paul Kent Miller is an inventor associated with Vandalia, Illinois, and GSI Group Corporation. His patent work addresses practical access structures for grain bins and similar buildings.
Latest Patents
Miller is credited with 1 patent: “Catwalk for a Grain Bin or the Like and a Plank Used in the Construction Thereof.” The invention describes a plank with horizontal sections that overlap adjacent planks, along with a vertical section fitted with lips for attachment to toe boards and supporting frames. By varying the overlap between planks, builders can create a catwalk that follows a straight path or a curve around a building.
Career Highlights
Miller’s documented patent contribution focuses on a modular plank design for constructing platforms along the exterior or interior of a building. The overlapping sections allow the catwalk’s shape to be adjusted during installation, while the attachment features help secure the planks to the supporting structure.
Collaborations
Miller is associated with GSI Group Corporation. His listed coworkers include Satheesh Kumar Somu and Robb Glenn Williams.
Conclusion
Paul Kent Miller’s patent presents a flexible approach to building grain-bin catwalks, combining adjustable plank overlap with features for securing the platform to its supports.
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