DR. MELISSA LYNN MILLER, PH.D.
Social Work at Elba St, Durham, NC
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North Carolina 4726
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Social Work
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Clinical
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Address
2213 Elba St #235, Durham, NC 27705
Phone
(919) 684-9486
Professional information
Indication Of Print Media Quality To Printer Users
US Patent:
2013005, Mar 7, 2013
Filed:
Oct 29, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/663404
Inventors:
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP - Armonk NY, US
Hye S. Makley - Morrisville NC, US
Melissa K. Miller - Durham NC, US
Heidi D. Williams - Cary NC, US
Jing Zhang - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Hye S. Makley - Morrisville NC, US
Melissa K. Miller - Durham NC, US
Heidi D. Williams - Cary NC, US
Jing Zhang - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Assignee:
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION - Armonk NY
International Classification:
B41J 2/315
US Classification:
347188
Abstract:
A printing system for indicating print media quality to printer users includes a printing assembly configured to route print media along a pathway for printing. In an example, the system includes, but is not limited to, a thermal printer having a thermal print head for printing onto paper. The system also includes a light meter configured to detect light reflected from the print media, such as the paper. The light meter also measures a characteristic of the detected light. An indicator is coupled to the light meter, and configured to present a quality level of the print media to a user based on the measured characteristic of the detected light.
Indication Of Print Media Quality To Printer Users
US Patent:
8366229, Feb 5, 2013
Filed:
Apr 27, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/767835
Inventors:
Joseph Kuczynski - Rochester MN, US
Hye S. Makley - Morrisville NC, US
Melissa K. Miller - Durham NC, US
Heidi D. Williams - Cary NC, US
Jing Zhang - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Hye S. Makley - Morrisville NC, US
Melissa K. Miller - Durham NC, US
Heidi D. Williams - Cary NC, US
Jing Zhang - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
B41J 29/38
US Classification:
347 16, 347 1, 347 19
Abstract:
A printing system for indicating print media quality to printer users includes a printing assembly configured to route print media along a pathway for printing. In an example, the system includes, but is not limited to, a thermal printer having a thermal print head for printing onto paper. The system also includes a light meter configured to detect light reflected from the print media, such as the paper. The light meter also measures a characteristic of the detected light. An indicator is coupled to the light meter, and configured to present a quality level of the print media to a user based on the measured characteristic of the detected light.
Preventing The Formation Of Conductive Anodic Filaments In A Printed Circuit Board
US Patent:
2014003, Feb 6, 2014
Filed:
Aug 3, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/566032
Inventors:
Joseph Kuczynski - Rochester MN, US
Melissa K. Miller - Research Triangle Park NC, US
Heidi D. Williams - Cary NC, US
Jing Zhang - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Melissa K. Miller - Research Triangle Park NC, US
Heidi D. Williams - Cary NC, US
Jing Zhang - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Assignee:
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION - Armonk NY
International Classification:
H05K 1/11
US Classification:
174266
Abstract:
A conductive via and method of forming a conductive via in a multilayer printed circuit board are disclosed. A hole is drilled into a printed circuit board that is reinforced with glass fibers, wherein the hole extends between two conductive elements on different layers of the printed circuit board and cuts through a portion of the glass fibers. A tungsten nitride layer is then deposited on the walls of the hole, wherein the tungsten nitride layer has a thickness between 1.5 nanometers and 20 nanometers. A copper layer is deposited over the tungsten nitride layer, wherein the copper and tungsten nitride form a conductive via that provides an electrically conductive pathway between the two conductive elements, and wherein the tungsten nitride layer isolates the copper layer from the glass fibers.
Visual Indication Of Improperly Processed Plastic Parts
US Patent:
2013014, Jun 6, 2013
Filed:
Dec 6, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/312450
Inventors:
Joseph Kuczynski - Rochester MN, US
Melissa K. Miller - Research Triangle Park NC, US
Heidi D. Williams - Cary NC, US
Jing Zhang - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Melissa K. Miller - Research Triangle Park NC, US
Heidi D. Williams - Cary NC, US
Jing Zhang - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
B29C 47/92, B29C 45/00
US Classification:
264 406, 26432814
Abstract:
a method comprising injection molding a plastic part from a polymer formulation comprising an injection moldable thermoplastic and an additive, wherein the additive has a decomposition temperature that establishes a maximum processing temperature for the polymer formulation. The additive will thermally decompose to generate gaseous products causing visible bubble formation in the surface of the plastic part in response to exposure to a processing temperature that exceeds the decomposition temperature of the additive. A suitable additive may be, for example, selected from oxalates, carbamic acids, carbonic acids, diazocarbonyl compounds, and combinations thereof.
Detecting And Preventing Overheating In Power Connectors
US Patent:
8373959, Feb 12, 2013
Filed:
Sep 8, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/555583
Inventors:
Joseph Kuczynski - Rochester MN, US
Melissa K. Miller - Durham NC, US
Heidi Williams - Cary NC, US
Jing Zhang - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Melissa K. Miller - Durham NC, US
Heidi Williams - Cary NC, US
Jing Zhang - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
H02H 5/04
US Classification:
361103
Abstract:
A method and apparatus directed to detecting and preventing excessive heating in power connectors is disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a power connector having an array of pins. A circuit board, such as a midplane of a blade server chassis, has an array of electrical vias passing through the circuit board that are arranged to receive the array of pins and at least one heat flux sensor positioned on one of the vias at the back of the midplane. The heat flux sensor is configured for generating an electrical signal in relation to an applied heat flux. A controller in communication with the heat flux sensor is configured for powering off the electrical power supply in response to the electrical signal reaching a setpoint corresponding to a selected heat flux threshold.
Indication Of Improperly Molded Parts
US Patent:
2013014, Jun 6, 2013
Filed:
Dec 6, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/312550
Inventors:
Joseph Kuczynski - Rochester MN, US
Melissa K. Miller - Research Triangle Park NC, US
Heidi D. Williams - Cary NC, US
Jing Zhang - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Melissa K. Miller - Research Triangle Park NC, US
Heidi D. Williams - Cary NC, US
Jing Zhang - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Assignee:
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION - Armonk NY
International Classification:
B29C 39/44, C08K 3/30, C08K 3/16, B29C 43/52
US Classification:
524407, 264319, 264 401, 524413, 524423, 524408, 524435
Abstract:
A method of determining that a thermoplastic was insufficiently dried before forming into a molded plastic part. The method comprises preparing a mixture of a thermoplastic polymer and an off-gassing compound, wherein the off-gassing compound is selected to release all water of hydration in response to target drying conditions specified for the thermoplastic polymer. The mixture is dried at actual drying conditions, and then heated to reduce the viscosity of the thermoplastic polymer and allow the mixture to flow. The mixture is then made to flow into a mold to form a plastic part at a molding temperature, wherein the molding temperature will cause any remaining water of hydration in the off-gas sing compound to off-gas and form surface irregularities in the plastic part. Non-limiting examples of the off-gassing compound include hydrated metal halides and ionic hydrates.
Conductive Dust Dectection
US Patent:
2013018, Jul 18, 2013
Filed:
Jan 17, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/351693
Inventors:
Joseph KUCZYNSKI - Rochester MN, US
Melissa K. MILLER - Research Triangle Park NC, US
Prabjit SINGH - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Heidi D. WILLIAMS - Cary NC, US
Jing ZHANG - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Melissa K. MILLER - Research Triangle Park NC, US
Prabjit SINGH - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Heidi D. WILLIAMS - Cary NC, US
Jing ZHANG - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Assignee:
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION - Armonk NY
International Classification:
G05D 22/02, F24F 3/14, G01R 31/02
US Classification:
62 93, 324511, 165222
Abstract:
An apparatus is provided, which includes a dust detector, a voltage source, and a controller. The dust detector includes two opposing surfaces and a conductive dust sensor. The two opposing surfaces are disposed in spaced, opposing relation to allow for the passage of airflow between the surfaces, and the conductive dust sensor is disposed at a surface of the two opposing surfaces. The voltage source is configured and controlled to establish an electrostatic field at least partially between the two opposing surfaces to facilitate directing conductive particles in the airflow passing between the two opposing surfaces towards the dust sensor. The controller monitors for a leakage current within the conductive dust sensor and determines whether the leakage current exceeds a predetermined trigger level indicative of the presence of conductive dust, and if so, automatically indicates a conductive dust warning.