Patents by Inventor Eric V. Schmidt

Eric V. Schmidt 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: 8623805
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous, sulfuric acid cleaners which employ the use of nitric acid as a corrosion inhibitor for cleaning metal and other surfaces, particularly stainless steel and for inhibiting corrosion. Method of use and manufacturing of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Paul F. Schacht, Eric V. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8618037
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfuric/nitric blended acid cleaners which employ the use of ethoxylated amines and/or ethoxylated alcohols as a corrosion and stain inhibitor in the vapor phase for cleaning metal and other surfaces, particularly stainless steel. Method of use and manufacturing of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Paul F. Schacht, Eric V. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8247363
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for removing or preventing scale formation in a liquid food processing operation. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for increasing the solubility of insoluble calcium salts in an acidic environment. Aqueous antiscalant solutions comprising soluble magnesium salts are used to prevent the precipitation of insoluble calcium salts and/or to increase the solubility of insoluble calcium salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Fernholz, John W. Bolduc, Paul F. Schacht, Michael E. Besse, Anthony W. Erickson, Eric V. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20120172276
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous, sulfuric acid cleaners which employ the use of nitric acid as a corrosion inhibitor for cleaning metal and other surfaces, particularly stainless steel and for inhibiting corrosion. Method of use and manufacturing of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Paul F. Schacht, Eric V. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20120172277
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfuric/nitric blended acid cleaners which employ the use of ethoxylated amines and/or ethoxylated alcohols as a corrosion and stain inhibitor in the vapor phase for cleaning metal and other surfaces, particularly stainless steel. Method of use and manufacturing of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Paul F. Schacht, Eric V. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20100263688
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, apparatuses, and systems for treating water. The methods, apparatuses and systems reduce solubilized water hardness using various water treatment agents bound to a supporting material. The present invention also includes methods of employing treated water, for example, in cleaning or food processing applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Lee J. Monsrud, Douglas J. Prideaux, Keith E. Olson, Kim R. Smith, Paul F. Schacht, Eric V. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20090054290
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for removing or preventing scale formation in a liquid food processing operation. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for increasing the solubility of insoluble calcium salts in an acidic environment. Aqueous antiscalant solutions comprising soluble magnesium salts are used to prevent the precipitation of insoluble calcium salts and/or to increase the solubility of insoluble calcium salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Peter J. Fernholz, John W. Bolduc, Paul F. Schacht, Michael E. Besse, Anthony W. Erickson, Eric V. Schmidt