Patents by Inventor Gordon W. Smith

Gordon W. Smith 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: 8523299
    Abstract: A TV stand for a flat panel TV includes a base with plural shelves and a translucent frame on the top shelf. A rear support holds the TV juxtaposed with the translucent frame with the bottom of the TV above the top shelf, so that the TV appears as though it is floating above the top shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Gordon W. Smith
  • Patent number: 8297604
    Abstract: A plate pin assembly for use with a fixture that holds multiple plate pin assemblies for use in chassis-body marriage during the manufacturing of automobiles. The plate pin assembly has a lower end that fits into a bushing hole on the fixture to attach the plate pin assembly to the fixture, an upper end that supports or otherwise interacts with the vehicle chassis or body, and a quick-disconnect mechanism to enable fast changeover of the plate pin assemblies on the fixture when switching from one vehicle application to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignees: Fori Automation, Inc., Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Paul George Doan, Brad Holoday, Michael D. Kelly, Gordon W. Smith, James J. Phlypo
  • Patent number: 8167253
    Abstract: A TV stand for a flat panel TV includes a base with plural shelves and a translucent frame on the top shelf. A rear support holds the TV juxtaposed with the translucent frame with the bottom of the TV above the top shelf, so that the TV appears as though it is floating above the top shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Gordon W. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120092855
    Abstract: A TV stand for a flat panel TV includes a base with plural shelves and a translucent frame on the top shelf. A rear support holds the TV juxtaposed with the translucent frame with the bottom of the TV above the top shelf, so that the TV appears as though it is floating above the top shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: GORDON W. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20090294605
    Abstract: A TV stand for a flat panel TV includes a base with plural shelves and a translucent frame on the top shelf A rear support holds the TV juxtaposed with the translucent frame with the bottom of the TV above the top shelf, so that the TV appears as though it is floating above the top shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: GORDON W. SMITH
  • Patent number: 5822542
    Abstract: A structure for supporting a plurality of recording medium drive units includes a base member supporting a floppy disk drive and a DAT drive, an intermediate member supported on the base member and supporting two hard disk drives, and a top member supported on the intermediate member and supporting one or two hard disk drives.The recording medium drive unit support structure is mounted within a housing, within which are also housed a motherboard, a second printed circuit board and a third printed circuit board. The motherboard has mounted thereon a microprocessor for controlling storage of video data on at least one of the hard disks. The second printed circuit board has integrated circuits mounted thereon for receiving plural streams of video information and for selecting for storage fields of video information included in the streams of video information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Gordon W. Smith, Charles Park Wilson, David James Ousley, Chris Harvey Pedersen, Jr., Sherwin Sheng-shu Wang, David Ross MacCormack
  • Patent number: 5184903
    Abstract: A compact and disposable stenographic ribbon cartridge system includes a cartridge driven by an external drive. The cartridge contains a densely-packed ribbon that is automatically inked. Under urging of the drive, the ribbon travels through an external guide that holds the ribbon between the character trunnion and the paper platen. A sealed ink reservoir is disposed above the ribbon chamber. The ribbon is pulled by an idler gear and a drive gear. The idler gear is in contact with a wick extending from the reservoir. As the idler gear rotates, it wicks the ink onto itself and transfers the ink to the ribbon as it makes contact. The external drive system is coupled to the platen so as to cause movement of the ribbon upon movement of the platen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: Xscribe Corporation
    Inventor: Gordon W. Smith
  • Patent number: 5152617
    Abstract: A stenographic machine of the type having a platen means for supporting a paper tape and a memory means for electronically storing stenographic notes as well as a plurality of keys and associated electromechanical elements for recording testimony and proceedings on the paper tape or electronic memory. More particularly, the stenographic machine and the present invention includes a note marker assembly including at least one input key which is electromechanically connected to initiate the translation of an ink pad into contact with the paper tape, and for simultaneously inserting an electronic mark into a memory means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: Xscribe Corporation
    Inventor: Gordon W. Smith
  • Patent number: D259457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1981
    Assignee: Ayers Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Gordon W. Smith, Terrell E. Ayers
  • Patent number: D319254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: Xscribe Corporation
    Inventors: Gordon W. Smith, Charles Curbun