Patents by Inventor Robert D. Brock
Robert D. Brock 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: 11235163Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) with a receiver having a higher power mode and a lower power mode. In the higher power mode, the receiver can receive a communication from an external device and pass the received communication to a controller, and in the lower power mode the receiver may not receive the communication from the external device and pass the received communication to the controller. In some cases, the IMD may include a physiological sensor providing an output to the controller, and the controller may control whether the receiver is in the higher power mode or the lower power mode based at least in part on the output of the physiological sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Paul Huelskamp, Robert D. Brock, II, Brian L. Schmidt
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Patent number: 11207537Abstract: A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) comprising shocking electrodes configured to reduce the defibrillation threshold. The S-ICD may include a canister housing a source of electrical energy, a capacitor, and operational circuitry that senses heart rhythms and an electrode and lead assembly. The electrode and lead assembly may comprise a lead, at least one sensing electrode, and at least one shocking electrode. The at least one shocking electrode may extend over a length in the range of 50 to 110 millimeters and a width in the range of 1 to 40 millimeters.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Andrew L. De Kock, G. Shantanu Reddy, Robert D. Brock, II, Stephen J. Hahn, Brendan E. Koop, Moira B. Sweeney, Wyatt K. Stahl
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Publication number: 20190329060Abstract: A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) comprising shocking electrodes configured to reduce the defibrillation threshold. The S-ICD may include a canister housing a source of electrical energy, a capacitor, and operational circuitry that senses heart rhythms and an electrode and lead assembly. The electrode and lead assembly may comprise a lead, at least one sensing electrode, and at least one shocking electrode. The at least one shocking electrode may extend over a length in the range of 50 to 110 millimeters and a width in the range of 1 to 40 millimeters.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: ANDREW L. DE KOCK, G. SHANTANU REDDY, ROBERT D. BROCK, II, STEPHEN J. HAHN, BRENDAN E. KOOP, MOIRA B. SWEENEY, WYATT K. STAHL
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Patent number: 10391325Abstract: A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) comprising shocking electrodes configured to reduce the defibrillation threshold. The S-ICD may include a canister housing a source of electrical energy, a capacitor, and operational circuitry that senses heart rhythms and an electrode and lead assembly. The electrode and lead assembly may comprise a lead, at least one sensing electrode, and at least one shocking electrode. The at least one shocking electrode may extend over a length in the range of 50 to 110 millimeters and a width in the range of 1 to 40 millimeters.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Andrew L. De Kock, G. Shantanu Reddy, Robert D. Brock, II, Stephen J. Hahn, Brendan E. Koop, Moira B. Sweeney, Wyatt K. Stahl
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Publication number: 20190099605Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) with a receiver having a higher power mode and a lower power mode. In the higher power mode, the receiver can receive a communication from an external device and pass the received communication to a controller, and in the lower power mode the receiver may not receive the communication from the external device and pass the received communication to the controller. In some cases, the IMD may include a physiological sensor providing an output to the controller, and the controller may control whether the receiver is in the higher power mode or the lower power mode based at least in part on the output of the physiological sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Paul Huelskamp, Robert D. Brock, II, Brian L. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20170319864Abstract: A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) comprising shocking electrodes configured to reduce the defibrillation threshold. The S-ICD may include a canister housing a source of electrical energy, a capacitor, and operational circuitry that senses heart rhythms and an electrode and lead assembly. The electrode and lead assembly may comprise a lead, at least one sensing electrode, and at least one shocking electrode. The at least one shocking electrode may extend over a length in the range of 50 to 110 millimeters and a width in the range of 1 to 40 millimeters.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: ANDREW L. DE KOCK, G. SHANTANU REDDY, ROBERT D. BROCK, II, STEPHEN J. HAHN, BRENDAN E. KOOP, MOIRA B. SWEENEY, WYATT K. STAHL
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Publication number: 20170319845Abstract: Tunneling tools and systems comprising electrodes and tunneling tool. In some examples the tunneling tools have a width that is greater than thickness, or may have enlarged portions to allow tunneling of a space. The tunneling tools may have expandable dissection portions including expandable balloons, linkages and/or springs in different examples. Systems may include tunneling tools with a lumen for receiving a lead having an electrode in a collapsed configuration, where the electrode is designed to expand once placed in a patient, with the tunneling tool designed to create a space in which the electrode can expand.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: ANDREW L. DE KOCK, G. SHANTANU REDDY, ROBERT D. BROCK, II, STEPHEN J. HAHN, BRENDAN E. KOOP, MOIRA B. SWEENEY, WYATT K. STAHL
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Publication number: 20100108825Abstract: A series of contoured pipe supports made primarily of foam are designed to support line pipe across land or water. The supports are configured to snap onto and self-retain to the line pipe, and further are configured to resist permanent deformation and to withstand weather conditions. The foam of the supports have sufficient physical and mechanical properties to support the line pipe, but the supports are surprisingly lightweight and can be easily installed over pipes for the purpose of supporting and protecting such pipe until the pipe is buried or submerged in the earth. The supports are sufficiently durable and have sufficient flotation to maintain a line pipe in a horizontal position necessary to prevent accidental puncture or leakage of the pipe during assembly and installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: Robert D. Brock
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Publication number: 20090255066Abstract: A series of interconnectable foam-block ramps and platforms are provided that are cut from low density EPS foam but coated with durable exterior polyurea coating, and that include optional hard surfaces, and edge-and-corner treatments, and railing with hand grips. The components resist deformation and withstand extreme weather conditions, but are surprisingly lightweight and include integral hook connectors that securely engage. They can be easily assembled/installed to form a handicap ramp and/or arranged to form novel “terrains” for wheeled devices and/or arranged to form stages and platforms. The components are sufficiently durable to support high-stress wheeled devices such as a wheelchairs, trick bikes, skateboards, in-line skates and the like. A variety of optional components include a curb-simulating element, intersection-forming platforms, X-intersection connectors, double-decker platforms, steps, and railings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventor: Robert D. Brock
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Patent number: 6925905Abstract: A pedal-supporting apparatus includes a bracket support configured to pivotally support a brake pedal subassembly and an accelerator pedal subassembly. The brake pedal subassembly includes an upper section, a lower section, and an adjustment mechanism adjustably connecting the two sections. The adjustment mechanism includes a track defining a channel, and a follower having a flange-supported bearing shoe that slidably engages the channel. The bearing shoe includes partially-compressed resilient portions and crush ribs that provide a consistent and stable connection that takes up slack to prevent a sloppy connection. The shoe also facilitates manufacture and assembly of the arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Grand Haven Stamped Products, Divison of JSJ CorporationInventor: Robert D. Brock
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Publication number: 20040003675Abstract: A pedal-supporting apparatus includes a bracket support configured to pivotally support a brake pedal subassembly and an accelerator pedal subassembly. The brake pedal subassembly includes an upper section, a lower section, and an adjustment mechanism adjustably connecting the two sections. The adjustment mechanism includes a track defining a channel, and a follower having a flange-supported bearing shoe that slidably engages the channel. The bearing shoe includes partially-compressed resilient portions and crush ribs that provide a consistent and stable connection that takes up slack to prevent a sloppy connection. The shoe also facilitates manufacture and assembly of the arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2003Publication date: January 8, 2004Inventor: Robert D. Brock
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Patent number: 6619155Abstract: A pedal-supporting apparatus includes a bracket support configured to pivotally support a brake pedal subassembly and an accelerator pedal subassembly. The brake pedal subassembly includes an upper section, a lower section, and an adjustment mechanism adjustably connecting the two sections. The adjustment mechanism includes a track defining a channel, and a follower having a flange-supported bearing shoe that slidably engages the channel. The bearing shoe includes partially-compressed resilient portions and crush ribs that provide a consistent and stable connection that takes up slack to prevent a sloppy connection, but also that facilitates manufacture and assembly of the arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Grand Haven Stamped Products, division of JSJ CorporationInventor: Robert D. Brock
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Patent number: 6581491Abstract: A pedal construction includes an adjustable pedal subassembly having a lower pedal member adjustably supported on an upper pedal member by an adjustment device. The lower pedal member includes a pedal lever and a lever mount including abutting mounting sections forming a fixed joint. The mounting section of the lever mount has a channel with sharp edges and the mounting section of the lever has a ridge interference fit into the channel. The sharp edges shave marginal material from sides of the ridge when the ridge is forced into the channel, but the ridge has depressions adjacent its bottom that receive the shaved marginal material when the ridge is forced into the channel. Fasteners extend through the ridge and channel to hold the assembly together, with the ridge and channel interface forming a primary mechanical structure providing torsional strength to the joint.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Grand Haven Stamped Products, division of JSJ CorporationInventors: Robert D. Brock, William C. Staker
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Patent number: 6564672Abstract: A pedal-supporting apparatus includes a bracket support configured to pivotally support a brake pedal subassembly and an accelerator pedal subassembly. The brake pedal subassembly includes a first upper portion and a brake pedal coupled to the first upper portion by an adjustment device comprising a vertically-elongated C-shaped track and follower. A rack on the track is engaged by a worm gear for adjusting the brake pedal location. The accelerator pedal subassembly is supported by an adjustment device like the brake pedal subassembly, and has a second rack on its track engaged by a worm gear for adjusting the accelerator pedal location. A reversible electric motor includes a rotatable shaft and a driving gear, and gear-driven cables engage the driving gear and extend to the worm gears so that the brake pedal and accelerator pedal are simultaneously and equally adjusted upon actuation of the motor. The tracks can be linear or arcuate.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Grand Haven Stamped Products, division of JSJ CorporationInventors: Robert D. Brock, Daniel J. Fisher
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Publication number: 20020108464Abstract: A pedal construction includes an adjustable pedal subassembly having a lower pedal member adjustably supported on an upper pedal member by an adjustment device. The lower pedal member includes a pedal lever and a lever mount including abutting mounting sections forming a fixed joint. The mounting section of the lever mount has a channel with sharp edges and the mounting section of the lever has a ridge interference fit into the channel. The sharp edges shave marginal material from sides of the ridge when the ridge is forced into the channel, but the ridge has depressions adjacent its bottom that receive the shaved marginal material when the ridge is forced into the channel. Fasteners extend through the ridge and channel to hold the assembly together, with the ridge and channel interface forming a primary mechanical structure providing torsional strength to the joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventors: Robert D. Brock, William C. Staker
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Patent number: 6431339Abstract: A shifter is provided for shifting a vehicle transmission between a plurality of different gear positions. The shifter includes a base, and a shift lever pivoted to the base for movement between shift lever positions corresponding to the different gear positions. The shift lever includes a flange with an arcuate slot with a first enlarged pocket corresponding to a first one of the different gear positions and a second enlarged pocket corresponding to a second one of the different gear positions. An electromechanical device is provided having an extendable pin that is configured to engage the first enlarged pocket and lock the shift lever in the first one gear position until first predetermined vehicle conditions are met, and further that is configured to engage the second enlarged pocket and lock the shift lever in the second one gear position until second predetermined vehicle conditions are met.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Grand Haven Stamped Products, division of JSJ CorporationInventors: Dale A. Beattie, Robert D. Brock, Robert A. DeJonge
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Publication number: 20020029951Abstract: A shifter is provided for shifting a vehicle transmission between a plurality of different gear positions. The shifter includes a base, and a shift lever pivoted to the base for movement between shift lever positions corresponding to the different gear positions. The shift lever includes a flange with an arcuate slot with a first enlarged pocket corresponding to a first one of the different gear positions and a second enlarged pocket corresponding to a second one of the different gear positions. An electromechanical device is provided having an extendable pin that is configured to engage the first enlarged pocket and lock the shift lever in the first one gear position until first predetermined vehicle conditions are met, and further that is configured to engage the second enlarged pocket and lock the shift lever in the second one gear position until second predetermined vehicle conditions are met.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Inventors: Dale A. Beattie, Robert D. Brock, Robert A. DeJonge
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Patent number: 6325196Abstract: A shifter is provided for shifting a vehicle transmission between an automatic shifting mode that includes the automatically shifting gear positions of park, reverse, neutral, drive, and low drive, and a manual-shifting mode including upshift and downshift gear positions. The shifter includes a base, a lever carrier pivoted to the base for movement along a center shift path and side shift paths, and a shift lever pivoted to the lever carrier for movement between the different shift paths. The lever carrier has notches corresponding to the gear positions, and the shift lever has a pawl operably engaging the notches to control movement of the shift lever between the automatically shifting gear positions on the center shift path. The pawl is disengaged when the shift lever is moved into the side-located shift paths.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2000Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Grand Haven Stamped Products, division of JSJ CorporationInventors: Dale A. Beattie, Robert D. Brock, Robert A. DeJonge
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Publication number: 20010039849Abstract: A pedal-supporting apparatus includes a bracket support configured to pivotally support a brake pedal subassembly and an accelerator pedal subassembly. The brake pedal subassembly includes a first upper portion and a brake pedal coupled to the first upper portion by an adjustment device comprising a vertically-elongated C-shaped track and follower. A rack on the track is engaged by a worm gear for adjusting the brake pedal location. The accelerator pedal subassembly is supported by an adjustment device like the brake pedal subassembly, and has a second rack on its track engaged by a worm gear for adjusting the accelerator pedal location. A reversible electric motor includes a rotatable shaft and a driving gear, and gear-driven cables engage the driving gear and extend to the worm gears so that the brake pedal and accelerator pedal are simultaneously and equally adjusted upon actuation of the motor. The tracks can be linear or arcuate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2001Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventors: Robert D. Brock, Daniel J. Fisher
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Publication number: 20010035067Abstract: A pedal-supporting apparatus includes a bracket support configured to pivotally support a brake pedal subassembly and an accelerator pedal subassembly. The brake pedal subassembly includes an upper section, a lower section, and an adjustment mechanism adjustably connecting the two sections. The adjustment mechanism includes a track defining a channel, and a follower having a flange-supported bearing shoe that slidably engages the channel. The bearing shoe includes partially-compressed resilient portions and crush ribs that provide a consistent and stable connection that takes up slack to prevent a sloppy connection, but also that facilitates manufacture and assembly of the arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventor: Robert D. Brock