Patents by Inventor John D. Schmidt

John D. 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
  • Publication number: 20240118463
    Abstract: A light control film comprises a light input surface and a light output surface opposite the light input surface. Alternating transmissive regions and absorptive regions are disposed between the light input surface and the light output surface. The absorptive regions have an aspect ratio of at least 30 and the alternating transmissive region and absorptive regions have a relative transmission at a viewing angle of 0 degrees of at least 75%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel J. Schmidt, Caleb T. Nelson, Kevin W. Gotrik, Raymond J. Kenney, John A. Wheatley, Kenneth A. Epstein, Gary T. Boyd, Corey D. Balts
  • Patent number: 11956251
    Abstract: An internet service provider (ISP) is configured to analyze data sent by a user to determine a subscriber account associated with the data and a user associated with the data. A database is then queried to determine the number of users of the subscriber account, with a number above a threshold indicating a likely theft of service. This automatic process is accompanied by automated messaging to the user with information as to the measures taken and remedial options. The messaging may be different dependent on whether the user is deemed to be an authorized user having subscriber account administration rights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: PERFTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Schmidt, John A. Murphy, Henry M. Donzis, Lewis T. Donzis, Peter W. Baron, Rodney D. Frey
  • Patent number: 11947135
    Abstract: A light control film is described comprising alternating transmissive regions and absorptive regions disposed between a light input surface and a light output surface. The absorptive regions have an aspect ratio of at least 30. In some embodiments, the alternating transmissive regions and absorptive regions have a transmission as measured with a spectrophotometer at a viewing angle of 0 degrees of at least 35, 40, 45, or 50% for a wavelength of the range 320-400 nm (UV) and/or at least 65, 70, 75, or 80% for a wavelength of the range 700-1400 nm (NIR). In another embodiment, the absorptive regions block light at the light input surface and light output surface and the maximum surface area that is blocked is less than 20% of the total alternating transmissive regions and absorptive regions. Also described are various optical communication systems comprising the light control films described herein and methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Daniel J. Schmidt, Caleb T. Nelson, Kevin W. Gotrik, Raymond J. Kenney, John A. Wheatley, Kenneth A. Epstein, Gary T. Boyd, Corey D. Balts
  • Publication number: 20230168435
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a ferrule-less fiber optic connector including a connector body having a front end. The ferrule-less fiber optic connector can include a plurality of optical fibers that extend through the connector body. The optical fibers can have having free end portions at the front end of the connector body that are not supported by a ferrule or by ferrules. In one example, the ferrule-less fiber optic connector can be a duplex fiber optic connector. Transceiver modules and components are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Michael James OTT, John D. SCHMIDT
  • Patent number: 11493696
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a ferrule-less fiber optic connector including a connector body having a front end. The ferrule-less fiber optic connector can include a plurality of optical fibers that extend through the connector body. The optical fibers can have having free end portions at the front end of the connector body that are not supported by a ferrule or by ferrules. In one example, the ferrule-less fiber optic connector can be a duplex fiber optic connector. Transceiver modules and components are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Ott, John D. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20220216678
    Abstract: A fitting for a fiber trough. The fitting includes a bottom cable support surface and a pair of opposite side walls extending from the bottom cable support surface that define a channel. The fitting is mounted to a fiber trough so that the channel is positioned within another channel defined by the fiber trough, isolating a cable routing path defined by the fitting channel from a cable routing path defined by the trough channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Scott Jean ANDERSON, Ruben ARVILLA, John D. SCHMIDT
  • Publication number: 20210333477
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a ferrule-less fiber optic connector including a connector body having a front end. The ferrule-less fiber optic connector can include a plurality of optical fibers that extend through the connector body. The optical fibers can have having free end portions at the front end of the connector body that are not supported by a ferrule or by ferrules. In one example, the ferrule-less fiber optic connector can be a duplex fiber optic connector. Transceiver modules and components are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Michael James OTT, John D. SCHMIDT
  • Patent number: 10788628
    Abstract: A fiber optic connector includes a connector body housing a plurality of optical fibers. Each of the plurality of optical fibers includes a bare end having an angled face. Half of the plurality of optical fibers has an angled face that is at a first angle and the other half of the plurality of optical fibers has an angled face that is at a second angle that is different from the first angle. The fiber optic connector can comprise a ferrule-less or ferruled fiber optic connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Ott, John D. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20200057208
    Abstract: A fiber optic connector includes a connector body housing a plurality of optical fibers. Each of the plurality of optical fibers includes a bare end having an angled face. Half of the plurality of optical fibers has an angled face that is at a first angle and the other half of the plurality of optical fibers has an angled face that is at a second angle that is different from the first angle. The fiber optic connector can comprise a ferrule-less or ferruled fiber optic connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Michael James OTT, John D. SCHMIDT
  • Patent number: 7978480
    Abstract: A patch panel includes a back plane having front mounted pairs of termination locations, and an interconnect location electrically connected to each pair of termination locations. The termination locations connect to two patch cords. The interconnect location defines an access device for selectively accessing the termination locations. An interconnect module interfaces with the interconnect location. The module can include test access, power over Ethernet, or circuit protection features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Coffey, John D. Schmidt, Bruce C. Ogren, Karl J. Peterson
  • Patent number: 7362590
    Abstract: A patch panel includes a back plane having front mounted pairs of termination locations, and an interconnect location electrically connected to each pair of termination locations. The termination locations connect to two patch cords. The interconnect location defines an access device for selectively accessing the termination locations. An interconnect module interfaces with the interconnect location. The module can include test access, power over Ethernet, or circuit protection features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Coffey, John D. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7200929
    Abstract: A patch panel includes a back plane having front mounted pairs of termination locations, and an interconnect location electrically connected to each pair of termination locations. The termination locations connect to two patch cords. The interconnect location defines an access device for selectively accessing the termination locations. An interconnect module interfaces with the interconnect location. The module can include test access, power over Ethernet, or circuit protection features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Coffey, John D. Schmidt, Bruce C. Ogren, Karl J. Peterson
  • Patent number: 5964607
    Abstract: A switching coaxial jack module includes two center conductors contained within a housing. The center conductors include front and rear portions which are axially movable relative to one another between connect and disconnect positions. In the connect position, the front portions are electrically connected to the rear portions. In the disconnect position, the front portions are electrically disconnected from the rear portions. A switch mechanism is contained within the interior to electrically connect the rear portions when both of the front portions are in the disconnect position and to electrically disconnect the rear portions when at least one of the front portions is in the connect position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Finke, John D. Schmidt, Ahmad Sajadi
  • Patent number: 5299111
    Abstract: A device for directing a beam of light from a light source to a predetermined view range. The device is particularly suitable for installation inside the visor of a traffic signal, although other applications will be apparent. Two or more baffles are selectively positioned within a hollow housing. The baffles are uniformly formed and each has a plurality of apertures. The baffles are thin plates and are aligned so that each set of corresponding apertures creates a tunnel for a portion of a beam of light from the light source. Due to the thinness of the baffles, the "tunnels" have no walls and no substantial surface area to deflect light rays outside the selected view range. This provides a sharp on-off effect at the periphery of the view range. Yet, a "full ball" effect is provided within the view range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Inventors: A. Philip Parduhn, Michael N. Fiske, John D. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 4843036
    Abstract: A method of encapsulating an electronic device on a substrate comprises depositing a radiatively curable barrier wall to contain a subsequently deposited encapsulant. Alternatively, an encapsulant comprising a majority of radiatively curable material is used in the absence of a barrier wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: John D. Schmidt, Martin A. Maurinus
  • Patent number: 4736373
    Abstract: A memory tester for testing a matrix of memory elements, such matrix having spare rows and columns of memory elements to be used for repair of the memory under test. The memory tester tests the memory matrix to derive failure data and stores the failure data in corresponding rows and columns in a second memory matrix. Failure data in the second memory is scanned, in a first pass, row-by-row and during the first pass scan when the number of failures in any row exceeds the number of spare columns that row is flagged for replacement. Next, in a second pass, the columns of failure data are scanned column-by-column and during the second pass when the number of failures in any column exceeds the number of spare rows, that column is flagged for replacement. If, during either of the first or second pass, the number of flagged rows or columns, respectively, exceeds a certain number, such as the spare rows or columns, that pass is interrupted and the analysis jumps to the next pass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: Pacific Western Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: John D. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 4530584
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a first elongate member is slidably associated with a second elongate member, and the second member is extendable relative to the first member. The second elongate member is arrestable and securable in various positions relative to the first member.An angle-shaped camera support has tubular members attached to each leg of the support, and selectively each tubular member slidably receives the second elongate member. A camera is mountable on one leg of the support and may be releasably arrested and as desired secured releasably in various locations on the second elongate member.In another embodiment of the invention, a main body portion has an extending arm to which is pivotably mounted a camera support shelf. The main body portion is slidable upon the second elongate member, and it is releasably arrestable and securable as desired in various positions on the second elongate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1985
    Inventor: John D. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 4496228
    Abstract: A camera support including an angle-shaped base is releasably mountable to an extendable telescopic tubular leg member. The angle-shaped base includes two legs and a tubular member fixed to each leg. The telescopic member has an upper slide section and a lower base section. The upper slide section being slidably disposed in one of the tubular members of the angular-shaped base. The lower base section is slotted longitudinally and grooved peripherally such that when a clamp is fitted into the grooves and actuated, the base is releasably secured in selected positions along the upper slide section. The base member may be manually arrested when the camera is in a first and a second picture taking attitude and the base member is slidably supported by upper slide section. In some instances the upper slide section may be removed from the lower base section and used independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Inventor: John D. Schmidt