Patents by Inventor John D. Stone
John D. Stone 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).
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Patent number: 11957893Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 11957894Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 11593171Abstract: A method includes communicatively coupling a shared computing resource to core computing resources associated with a first project. The core computing resources associated with the first project are configured to use the shared computing resource to perform data processing operations associated with the first project. The method also includes reassigning the shared computing resource to a second project by (i) powering down the shared computing resource, (ii) disconnecting the shared computing resource from the core computing resources associated with the first project, (iii) communicatively coupling the shared computing resource to core computing resources associated with the second project, and (iv) powering up the shared computing resource. The core computing resources associated with the second project are configured to use the shared computing resource to perform data processing operations associated with the second project.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Douglas A. Meyer, John D. Stone, Dudley F. Spooner, II, Ryan L. Bird, Amzie L. McWhorter
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Publication number: 20210232432Abstract: A method includes communicatively coupling a shared computing resource to core computing resources associated with a first project. The core computing resources associated with the first project are configured to use the shared computing resource to perform data processing operations associated with the first project. The method also includes reassigning the shared computing resource to a second project by (i) powering down the shared computing resource, (ii) disconnecting the shared computing resource from the core computing resources associated with the first project, (iii) communicatively coupling the shared computing resource to core computing resources associated with the second project, and (iv) powering up the shared computing resource. The core computing resources associated with the second project are configured to use the shared computing resource to perform data processing operations associated with the second project.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Douglas A. Meyer, John D. Stone, Dudley F. Spooner, II, Ryan L. Bird, Amzie L. McWhorter
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Patent number: 10804806Abstract: A switching power converter. Example methods include: switching a primary switch of the converter at a switching frequency, the converter having a feedback circuit acting as a low pass filter with a cutoff frequency, and each cycle of the switching frequency including a discharge mode and a charge mode that ends at a peak current through a primary winding of a transformer; generating, during the switching, a jitter signal having a shape and a jitter frequency; and ending a plurality of consecutive charge modes at a plurality of respective peak current values of current through the primary winding, the plurality of peak current values define an average value, and where peak current values higher than the average value define an envelope in the shape of the jitter signal, and peak current values lower than the average value define an envelope in the shape of the jitter signal that is inverted.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Alan David Finkel, John D. Stone
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Patent number: 8804382Abstract: A circuit includes a first control output adapted to couple to a control terminal of a first transistor and a second control output adapted to couple to a control terminal of a second transistor. The circuit further includes a feedback input for receiving a signal and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to independently control first and second on-times of control signals applied to the first and second control outputs, respectively, in response to receiving the signal to limit a current at an output node.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Semiconductor Components Industries, LLCInventors: John D. Stone, Jefferson W. Hall
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Publication number: 20120126765Abstract: A circuit includes a first control output adapted to couple to a control terminal of a first transistor and a second control output adapted to couple to a control terminal of a second transistor. The circuit further includes a feedback input for receiving a signal and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to independently control first and second on-times of control signals applied to the first and second control outputs, respectively, in response to receiving the signal to limit a current at an output node.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: John D. Stone, Jefferson W. Hall
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Patent number: 7679874Abstract: In one embodiment, the bulk input voltage is used to form a reference signal that is used for controlling a switching power supply system to operate in a power overload operating mode.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Semiconductor Components Industries, L.L.C.Inventors: George H. Barbehenn, John D. Stone
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Publication number: 20090099919Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention sets forth a system, method and/or computer program product which may include a graphical user interface (GUI) application embodied on a computer readable medium, which when executed on a processor performs a method. The method may include receiving a playlist may include a plurality of content of a plurality of different formats; and enabling a presenter to seamlessly deliver a presentation of the plurality of content to an audience.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: Freepath, Inc.Inventors: John C. Schultheiss, Louis C. Douros, Adrian R. Pell, Kathryn M. Manley, John D. Stone, Jacob W. Jorgensen
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Patent number: 7501894Abstract: In one aspect, an operational amplifier is configured to form a quiescent current that is a ratio of a current of a current source of the operational amplifier and to provide a load current to a load that is not ratioed to the current of the current source.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Semiconductor Components Industries, L.L.C.Inventor: John D. Stone
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Publication number: 20080169876Abstract: In one aspect, an operational amplifier is configured to form a quiescent current that is a ratio of a current of a current source of the operational amplifier and to provide a load current to a load that is not ratioed to the current of the current source.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2007Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventor: John D. Stone
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Patent number: 7307476Abstract: A circuit and a method for nullifying temperature dependence of a circuit characteristic. The circuit includes a plurality of transistors configured such that they generate a gate voltage that includes a threshold voltage as a component. The gate voltage is applied to a transistor to generate a current that is proportional to a process transconductance parameter. The current is applied to a comparator having a differential pair of transistors, wherein each transistor has a process transconductance parameter. The circuit takes the ratios of the process transconductance parameter associated with the current to that of each transistor of the differential pair. By rationing the process transconductance parameters, temperature dependence is nullified or negated. The ratios can be used to set the hysteresis voltage of the comparator.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Semiconductor Components Industries, L.L.C.Inventors: Senpeng Sheng, John D. Stone
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Patent number: 7220027Abstract: A modular lighting fixture includes an elongated support and a plurality of objects such as crystals attachable to and suspendable from the support. A plurality of the modular lighting fixtures may be readily assembled and attached to or supported from a ceiling in various configurations such as being spaced-apart, in an elongated curtain, in a rectangle, and/or in a zigzag configuration. In one embodiment, the support includes an elongated upper member having a first width and a first length, an elongated lower member having a second width and a second length and being spaced-apart from the upper member, and wherein the first length equals the second length and the first width is greater than the second width. In another embodiment, an elongated modular lighting fixture includes a plurality of cable grips connected to the support for hanging the plurality of objects from the support.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture CompanyInventors: Todd B. Rugee, John D. Stone
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Patent number: 6863423Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a support, a plurality of objects such as crystal ornaments, and a plurality of quick-disconnect connectors connected to the support for hanging the plurality of objects from the support. The plurality of quick-disconnect connectors include a first self-locking position for connecting the plurality of objects to the support and a second releasable position for disconnecting the plurality of objects from the support. The plurality of quick-disconnect connectors may include a plurality of cable grips for suspending the plurality of objects. A method for trimming lighting fixture with objects such as ornaments, and a method for forming a lighting fixture are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture CompanyInventors: John D. Stone, Todd B. Rugee
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Publication number: 20040141328Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a support, a plurality of objects such as crystal ornaments, and a plurality of quick-disconnect connectors connected to the support for hanging the plurality of objects from the support. The plurality of quick-disconnect connectors include a first self-locking position for connecting the plurality of objects to the support and a second releasable position for disconnecting the plurality of objects from the support. The plurality of quick-disconnect connectors may include a plurality of cable grips for suspending the plurality of objects. A method for trimming lighting fixture with objects such as ornaments, and a method for forming a lighting fixture are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventors: John D. Stone, Todd B. Rugee