Patents by Inventor Eric D. Robinson

Eric D. Robinson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11957893
    Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad C. Tischendorf, John E. Kast, Thomas P. Miltich, Gordon O. Munns, Randy S. Roles, Craig L. Schmidt, Joseph J. Viavattine, Christian S. Nielsen, Prabhakar A. Tamirisa, Anthony M. Chasensky, Markus W. Reiterer, Chris J. Paidosh, Reginald D. Robinson, Bernard Q. Li, Erik R. Scott, Phillip C. Falkner, Xuan K. Wei, Eric H. Bonde, David A. Dinsmoor, Duane L. Bourget, Forrest C M Pape, Gabriela C. Molnar, Joel A. Anderson, Michael J. Ebert, Richard T. Stone, Shawn C. Kelley, Stephen J. Roddy, Timothy J. Denison, Todd V. Smith
  • Patent number: 11957894
    Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Chasensky, Bernard Q. Li, Brad C. Tischendorf, Chris J. Paidosh, Christian S. Nielsen, Craig L. Schmidt, David A. Dinsmoor, Duane L. Bourget, Eric H. Bonde, Erik R. Scott, Forrest C M Pape, Gabriela C. Molnar, Gordon O. Munns, Joel A. Anderson, John E. Kast, Joseph J. Viavattine, Markus W. Reiterer, Michael J. Ebert, Phillip C. Falkner, Prabhakar A. Tamirisa, Randy S. Roles, Reginald D. Robinson, Richard T. Stone, Shawn C. Kelley, Stephen J. Roddy, Thomas P. Miltich, Timothy J. Denison, Todd V. Smith, Xuan K. Wei
  • Patent number: 11130066
    Abstract: System and method that handles the inconsistent processing of interactive media (e.g. digital games, music visualization software, video playback software, animation software, etc.) and the generally consistent timeline delay to enable synchronization of messages and events with the playback of potentially variable-rate timelines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Sonic Bloom, LLC
    Inventor: Eric D. Robinson
  • Patent number: 10483648
    Abstract: Cavity backed slot antenna arrays for conformal antenna applications are provided. A cavity backed slot antenna array may include an aperture, first and second feed structures, and a backing cavity configured to support the aperture and the first and second feed structures. The aperture may have a dielectric layer and a metal layer disposed on the dielectric layer. The metal layer may have first and second annular regions. The first annular region may have a first slot region and the second annular region may have a second slot region, where the second slot region may partially overlap the first slot region. The metal layer may further include first and second radiating elements configured to radiate energy. Each of the first and second feed structures may include a central portion and a plurality of fin structures arranged radially around the central portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: The MITRE Corporation
    Inventors: Eric D. Robinson, Ian T. McMichael
  • Publication number: 20190305435
    Abstract: Cavity backed slot antenna arrays for conformal antenna applications are provided. A cavity backed slot antenna array may include an aperture, first and second feed structures, and a backing cavity configured to support the aperture and the first and second feed structures. The aperture may have a dielectric layer and a metal layer disposed on the dielectric layer. The metal layer may have first and second annular regions. The first annular region may have a first slot region and the second annular region may have a second slot region, where the second slot region may partially overlap the first slot region. The metal layer may further include first and second radiating elements configured to radiate energy. Each of the first and second feed structures may include a central portion and a plurality of fin structures arranged radially around the central portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: The MITRE Corporation
    Inventors: Eric D. ROBINSON, Ian T. MCMICHAEL
  • Patent number: 10430151
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for synchronization of audio data, such as music, with events that occur in interactive media, such as computer games. In particular, a user can define choreography data that an interactive computer application can use to synchronize to audio, such as music, one or more aspects of the application, such as the GUI, animations, rendering, sound effects, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Sonic Bloom, LLC
    Inventor: Eric D. Robinson
  • Patent number: 9303594
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a combustion chamber defined by a cylinder, a piston defining a piston top, a cylinder head with an intake port and an exhaust port, and a corresponding intake valve and an exhaust valve. The internal combustion engine further includes an intake manifold for supplying air to the combustion chamber and an exhaust manifold for drawing exhaust gas from the combustion chamber. The flow dynamics of the internal combustion engine are improved by including textured surfaces on one or more of the piston top, the cylinder head, the intake valve, the intake port, the exhaust valve, the intake manifold, the exhaust manifold, or the fuel supplier. The textured surface may include indentations, protrusions, or combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: SPEED OF AIR, INC.
    Inventors: Joey Malfa, Jess McFarlen, Mitchell E. Wagner, Eric D. Robinson
  • Patent number: 9286383
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for synchronization of audio data, such as music, with events that occur in interactive media, such as computer games. In particular, a user can define choreography data that an interactive computer application can use to synchronize to audio, such as music, one or more aspects of the application, such as the GUI, animations, rendering, sound effects, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Sonic Bloom, LLC
    Inventor: Eric D. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20140326224
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a combustion chamber defined by a cylinder, a piston defining a piston top, a cylinder head with an intake port and an exhaust port, and a corresponding intake valve and an exhaust valve. The internal combustion engine further includes an intake manifold for supplying air to the combustion chamber and an exhaust manifold for drawing exhaust gas from the combustion chamber. The flow dynamics of the internal combustion engine are improved by including textured surfaces on one or more of the piston top, the cylinder head, the intake valve, the intake port, the exhaust valve, the intake manifold, the exhaust manifold, or the fuel supplier. The textured surface may include indentations, protrusions, or combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Joey Malfa, Jess McFarlen, Mitchell E. Wagner, Eric D. Robinson
  • Patent number: 8813718
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a combustion chamber defined by a cylinder, a piston defining a piston top, a cylinder head with an intake port and an exhaust port, and a corresponding intake valve and an exhaust valve. The internal combustion engine further includes an intake manifold for supplying air to the combustion chamber and an exhaust manifold for drawing exhaust gas from the combustion chamber. The flow dynamics of the internal combustion engine are improved by including textured surfaces on one or more of the piston top, the cylinder head, the intake valve, the intake port, the exhaust valve, the intake manifold, the exhaust manifold, or the fuel supplier. The textured surface may include indentations, protrusions, or combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Speed of Air, Inc.
    Inventors: Joey Malfa, Jess McFarlen, Mitchell E Wagner, Eric D. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20110265770
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a combustion chamber defined by a cylinder, a piston defining a piston top, a cylinder head with an intake port and an exhaust port, and a corresponding intake valve and an exhaust valve. The internal combustion engine further includes an intake manifold for supplying air to the combustion chamber and an exhaust manifold for drawing exhaust gas from the combustion chamber. The flow dynamics of the internal combustion engine are improved by including textured surfaces on one or more of the piston top, the cylinder head, the intake valve, the intake port, the exhaust valve, the intake manifold, the exhaust manifold, or the fuel supplier. The textured surface may include indentations, protrusions, or combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Joey Malfa, Jess Mcfarlen, Mitchell E. Wagner, Eric D. Robinson