Patents by Inventor Shawn C. Scott
Shawn C. Scott 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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Publication number: 20230284588Abstract: A tray is adapted to be positioned at a lower side of an animal enclosure, such as a cage or a kennel for a dog, to provide a stable and supportive surface for the dog. The tray includes a base having a horizontal support surface with one or more sides. Each side includes an angled portion and an upright portion. The angled portion extends upward and outward from the support surface to the upright portion, and allows a connecting feature of the cage, such as a loop that protrudes into the interior of the cage to connect the sides of the cage to the lower side of the cage, to be at least partially positioned under and in contact with the angled portion to thereby provide stable angled support to the tray. The upper portion includes a hem that forms a rounded top edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventor: Shawn C. Scott
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Patent number: 9650839Abstract: In an embodiment, a superabrasive compact is disclosed in which a heat-absorbing material having a phase-transition temperature lower than a peak operating temperature of a superabrasive table of the superabrasive compact is positioned in the superabrasive compact. In some embodiments, the heat-absorbing material positioned between the substrate and the superabrasive table. In another embodiment, a rotary drill bit is also disclosed including a bit body and at least one cutting element including a substrate and a superabrasive table bonded to the substrate. At least one heat-absorbing material is positioned within the bit body at least proximate to the at least one cutting element.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth E. Bertagnolli, Jason Wiggins, Shawn C. Scott
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Patent number: 9404308Abstract: Some embodiments relate to cutting element assemblies including a superabrasive cutting element that may be axially compressed to enhance the damage tolerance thereof, enclosed in an enclosure that exposes the superabrasive cutting element therethrough, enclosed in an enclosure that restricts rotation of the superabrasive cutting element, or combinations of the foregoing. Additionally, some embodiments relate to cutting element assemblies in which a superabrasive cutting element is mechanically fastened to a base, such as a substrate or directly to a bit body of a rotary drill bit. Some embodiments also relate to cutting element assemblies including one or more superabrasive cutting elements that are rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the cutting element assembly, that may be axially compressed to enhance the damage tolerance thereof, that may be enclosed in an enclosure that exposes the superabrasive cutting element therethrough, or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: US Synthetic CorporationInventors: Jiang Qian, Debkumar Mukhopadhyay, Jason Wiggins, Kenneth E. Bertagnolli, Shawn C. Scott, Kevin Duy Nguyen, Michael A. Vail
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Patent number: 9260923Abstract: In an embodiment, a superabrasive compact is disclosed in which a heat-absorbing material having a phase-transition temperature lower than a peak operating temperature of a superabrasive table of the superabrasive compact is positioned in the superabrasive compact. In some embodiments, the heat-absorbing material positioned between the substrate and the superabrasive table. In another embodiment, a rotary drill bit is also disclosed including a bit body and at least one cutting element including a substrate and a superabrasive table bonded to the substrate. At least one heat-absorbing material is positioned within the bit body at least proximate to the at least one cutting element.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth E. Bertagnolli, Jason Wiggins, Shawn C. Scott
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Patent number: 8701798Abstract: Some embodiments relate to cutting element assemblies including a superabrasive cutting element that may be axially compressed to enhance the damage tolerance thereof, enclosed in an enclosure that exposes the superabrasive cutting element therethrough, enclosed in an enclosure that restricts rotation of the superabrasive cutting element, or combinations of the foregoing. Additionally, some embodiments relate to cutting element assemblies in which a superabrasive cutting element is mechanically fastened to a base, such as a substrate or directly to a bit body of a rotary drill bit. Some embodiments also relate to cutting element assemblies including one or more superabrasive cutting elements that are rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the cutting element assembly, that may be axially compressed to enhance the damage tolerance thereof, that may be enclosed in an enclosure that exposes the superabrasive cutting element therethrough, or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: US Synthetic CorporationInventors: Jiang Qian, Debkumar Mukhopadhyay, Jason Wiggins, Kenneth E. Bertagnolli, Shawn C. Scott, Kevin Duy Nguyen, Michael A. Vail
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Patent number: 8616304Abstract: Various embodiments relate to bearing assemblies configured to enable removal and replacement of superhard bearing elements, and bearing apparatuses that may utilize such bearing assemblies. The disclosed bearing assemblies may be used in a number of applications, such as downhole motors in subterranean drilling systems, directional drilling systems, roller-cone drill bits, and many other applications. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly includes a support ring and a retention ring assembled with the support ring. The bearing assembly further includes a plurality of superhard bearing elements. The retention ring and at least a number of the superhard bearing element are collectively configured to restrict displacement of the at least a number of the superhard bearing elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: US Synthetic CorporationInventors: Shawn C. Scott, Jeffrey A. Johns, Timothy N. Sexton, Craig H. Cooley
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Patent number: 8496075Abstract: Various embodiments relate to bearing assemblies configured to enable removal and replacement of superhard bearing elements, and bearing apparatuses that may utilize such bearing assemblies. The disclosed bearing assemblies may be used in a number of applications, such as downhole motors in subterranean drilling systems, directional drilling systems, roller-cone drill bits, and many other applications. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly includes a support ring and a retention ring assembled with the support ring. The retention ring includes a plurality of through holes. The bearing assembly further includes a plurality of superhard bearing elements, with each superhard bearing element inserted partially through and projecting from a corresponding one of the through holes of the retention ring. The retention ring and each superhard bearing element are collectively configured to restrict displacement of each superhard bearing element beyond a selected position in a direction away from the support ring.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: US Synthetic CorporationInventors: Shawn C. Scott, Jeffrey A. Johns, Timothy N. Sexton, Craig H. Cooley
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Patent number: 8479845Abstract: Some embodiments relate to cutting element assemblies including a superabrasive cutting element that may be axially compressed to enhance the damage tolerance thereof, enclosed in an enclosure that exposes the superabrasive cutting element therethrough, enclosed in an enclosure that restricts rotation of the superabrasive cutting element, or combinations of the foregoing. Additionally, some embodiments relate to cutting element assemblies in which a superabrasive cutting element is mechanically fastened to a base, such as a substrate or directly to a bit body of a rotary drill bit. Some embodiments also relate to cutting element assemblies including one or more superabrasive cutting elements that are rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the cutting element assembly, that may be axially compressed to enhance the damage tolerance thereof, that may be enclosed in an enclosure that exposes the superabrasive cutting element therethrough, or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: US Synthetic CorporationInventors: Jiang Qian, Debkumar Mukhopadhyay, Jason Wiggins, Kenneth E. Bertagnolli, Shawn C. Scott, Kevin Duy Nguyen, Michael A. Vail
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Publication number: 20110174544Abstract: Various embodiments relate to bearing assemblies configured to enable removal and replacement of superhard bearing elements, and bearing apparatuses that may utilize such bearing assemblies. The disclosed bearing assemblies may be used in a number of applications, such as downhole motors in subterranean drilling systems, directional drilling systems, roller-cone drill bits, and many other applications. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly includes a support ring and a retention ring assembled with the support ring. The retention ring includes a plurality of through holes. The bearing assembly further includes a plurality of superhard bearing elements, with each superhard bearing element inserted partially through and projecting from a corresponding one of the through holes of the retention ring. The retention ring and each superhard bearing element are collectively configured to restrict displacement of each superhard bearing element beyond a selected position in a direction away from the support ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATIONInventors: Shawn C. Scott, Jeffrey A. Johns, Timothy N. Sexton, Craig H. Cooley
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Patent number: D828245Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: L.O.F., Inc.Inventor: Shawn C. Scott
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Patent number: D828792Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: L.O.F., Inc.Inventor: Shawn C. Scott
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Patent number: D828793Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: L.O.F., Inc.Inventor: Shawn C. Scott
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Patent number: D828794Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: L.O.F., Inc.Inventor: Shawn C. Scott
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Patent number: D828795Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: L.O.F., Inc.Inventor: Shawn C. Scott
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Patent number: D896711Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: L.O.F., Inc.Inventor: Shawn C. Scott