Kelly G Miller

US Patent:

7293813, Nov 13, 2007

Filed:

May 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/126808

Inventors:

Jerrell P Squyres - Dallas TX, US
Kelly Lee Miller - Grand Saline TX, US
Randall S. Speed - Waxahachie TX, US
Travis D. Moffett - Golden TX, US
Brenda K. Scott - Mineola TX, US
Steven Kent Sosebee - Cumby TX, US

International Classification:

B62D 33/02

US Classification:

296 2444, 105372, 16360, 16361, 16366

Abstract:

A foldable deck for supporting cargo in a freight compartment is provided. The foldable deck includes a pair of deck panels connected by a double jointed hinge. The foldable deck is mounted on one of the side walls of the freight compartment and is capable of movement between a secure upright position and an extended horizontal deployed position. When the deck panels are in their deployed position they at least partially define a platform above the floor of the vehicle freight compartment. The double jointed hinge has a hinge member having a pair of pivot pins and slot pins that alternate between a deployed position and an upright position. The free end rests upon a channel or catch rail on the free wall opposite the attachment wall.

US Patent:

7578644, Aug 25, 2009

Filed:

Jul 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/776949

Inventors:

Jerrell P. Squyres - Dallas TX, US
Kelly Lee Miller - Grand Saline TX, US

Assignee:

JPS Corporation - Dallas TX

International Classification:

B60P 7/08

US Classification:

410 89, 410143, 410144, 410149

Abstract:

Disclosed is an improved decking beam end assembly for supporting a removable second deck in a cargo container, such as a truck trailer or a rail car. In one aspect, the improved end assembly is less likely to be damaged during use since the spring is well protected by being surrounded by other parts. In one aspect, the improved end assembly has no latch protrusions and can be more easily removed a slotted track due to the axial, non-pivoting spring loaded latch mechanism.

US Patent:

7731462, Jun 8, 2010

Filed:

Jul 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/776894

Inventors:

Jerrell P. Squyres - Dallas TX, US
Kelly Lee Miller - Grand Saline TX, US

Assignee:

JPS Corporation - Dallas TX

International Classification:

B60P 7/08

US Classification:

410130, 410129, 410132, 410142

Abstract:

A bulkhead for dividing a cargo container into separate compartments. The bulkhead has a first side facing a first compartment and a second side facing the second compartment. One or more bars are attached to the first side of the bulkhead. In one aspect, mounting brackets having a vertically aligned elliptical opening permits the fastening bar to have some play to better operate during instances of rough transportation.

US Patent:

20060088633, Apr 27, 2006

Filed:

Oct 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/973567

Inventors:

Keith Barber - Frisco TX, US
David Barry - Highland Village TX, US
Kelly Miller - The Colony TX, US
Donald Neel - Highland Village TX, US
Myron Silver - Highland Village TX, US
Tawnya Lynn Smart - Plano TX, US
James Stalder - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

A23B 4/044
A23B 4/03

US Classification:

426465000

Abstract:

A novel improved process and apparatus is disclosed for producing low oil potato chip products having less than 30 percent by weight oil based on the total weight of an unseasoned chip. The process requires contacting the chip with a brine solution, frying the chip, and concurrently dehydrating and de-oiling the chip with superheated steam in a single unit operation.

US Patent:

20080012372, Jan 17, 2008

Filed:

Jul 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/457497

Inventors:

Jerrell Squyres - Dallas TX, US
Kelly Miller - Grand Saline TX, US

International Classification:

B60P 3/00

US Classification:

296024440

Abstract:

A foldable deck for supporting cargo in a freight compartment is provided. The foldable deck includes a pair of deck panels connected by a hinge assembly. The foldable deck is mounted on one of the side walls of the freight compartment and is capable of movement between a secure upright position and an extended horizontal deployed position. When the deck panels are in their deployed position they at least partially define a platform above the floor of the vehicle freight compartment. The free end rests upon a channel or catch rail on the free wall opposite the attachment wall.

US Patent:

20080182003, Jul 31, 2008

Filed:

Jan 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/669751

Inventors:

Rosemary Shine Baker - Carrollton TX, US
Brenda K. Cremer - Salem OR, US
Thomas George Crosby - Frisco TX, US
Henry Kin-Hang Leung - Plano TX, US
Bridget Manis - Frisco TX, US
Carla Mejia - Plano TX, US
Kelly Sam Miller - The Colony TX, US
Nancy J. Moriarity - Richardson TX, US
Jason Thomas Niermann - Frisco TX, US
Timothy F. Root - Medford OR, US
Mark W. Sheppard - Oregon City OR, US
Jim Stalder - Dallas TX, US
Beverly L. Waters - Cedar Hill TX, US
Jo Ellen Wayne - Tualatin OR, US

International Classification:

A21D 10/00

US Classification:

426549

Abstract:

The present invention discloses formulations for sheeted, baked fruit and vegetable chips that have a light, crispy texture similar to a potato chip. The ingredients are combined with water and oil to make a dough, which is then sheeted and cut into pieces. The pieces are baked to produce vegetable and fruit snack chips.

US Patent:

20080182004, Jul 31, 2008

Filed:

Jan 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/669736

Inventors:

Rosemary Shine Baker - Carrollton TX, US
Thomas George Crosby - Frisco TX, US
Henry Kin-Hang Leung - Plano TX, US
Bridget Manis - Frisco TX, US
Carla Mejia - Plano TX, US
Kelly Sam Miller - The Colony TX, US
Nancy J. Moriarity - Richardson TX, US
Jason Thomas Niermann - Frisco TX, US
Jim Stalder - Dallas TX, US
Beverly L. Waters - Cedar Hill TX, US

International Classification:

A21D 13/00

US Classification:

426560

Abstract:

The present invention discloses formulations for sheeted, baked fruit and vegetable chips that have a light, crispy texture similar to a potato chip. The ingredients are combined with water and oil to make a dough, which is then sheeted and cut into pieces. The pieces are baked to produce vegetable and fruit snack chips.

US Patent:

20090013497, Jan 15, 2009

Filed:

Jul 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/776925

Inventors:

Jerrell P. Squyres - Dallas TX, US
Kelly Lee Miller - Grand Saline TX, US
Keith Alan Fulp - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

E05F 1/00

US Classification:

16 71

Abstract:

Disclosed is a pull strap assembly for attaching to a sliding closure such as a door on the rear of a semitrailer. The pull strap assembly comprises a first band attached to the sliding closure and a second band attached to the first band to prevent the first band from hanging out of the cargo enclosure when the sliding closure is in the closed position.