Patents by Inventor Stephen S. Kelley
Stephen S. Kelley 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: 6606568Abstract: A method for determining the dry mechanical strength for a green wood comprising: illuminating a surface of the wood to be determined with light between 350-2,500 nm, the wood having a green moisture content; analyzing the surface using a spectrometric method, the method generating a first spectral data, and using a multivariate analysis to predict the dry mechanical strength of green wood when dry by comparing the first spectral data with a calibration model, the calibration model comprising a second spectrometric method of spectral data obtained from a reference wood having a green moisture content, the second spectral data correlated with a known mechanical strength analytical result obtained from a reference wood when dried and having a dry moisture content.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Midwest Research InstituteInventors: Robert R. Meglen, Stephen S. Kelley
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Patent number: 6593572Abstract: A method for determining the mechanical properties of decayed wood that has been exposed to wood decay microorganisms, comprising: a) illuminating a surface of decayed wood that has been exposed to wood decay microorganisms with wavelengths from visible and near infrared (VIS-NIR) spectra; b) analyzing the surface of the decayed wood using a spectrometric method, the method generating a first spectral data of wavelengths in VIS-NIR spectra region; and c) using a multivariate analysis to predict mechanical properties of decayed wood by comparing the first spectral data with a calibration model, the calibration model comprising a second spectrometric method of spectral data of wavelengths in VIS-NIR spectra obtained from a reference decay wood, the second spectral data being correlated with a known mechanical property analytical result obtained from the reference decayed wood.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Midwest Research InstituteInventor: Stephen S. Kelley
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Patent number: 6525319Abstract: In a method for determining the dry mechanical strength for a green wood, the improvement comprising: (a) illuminating a surface of the wood to be determined with a reduced range of wavelengths in the VIS-NIR spectra 400 to 1150 nm, said wood having a green moisture content; (b) analyzing the surface of the wood using a spectrometric method, the method generating a first spectral data of a reduced range of wavelengths in VIS-NIR spectra; and (c) using a multivariate analysis technique to predict the mechanical strength of green wood when dry by comparing the first spectral data with a calibration model, the calibration model comprising a second spectrometric method of spectral data of a reduced range of wavelengths in VIS-NIR spectra obtained from a reference wood having a green moisture content, the second spectral being correlated with a known mechanical strength analytical result obtained from the reference wood when dried and a having a dry moisture content.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Midwest Research InstituteInventors: Robert R. Meglen, Stephen S. Kelley
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Publication number: 20020113212Abstract: In a method for determining the dry mechanical strength for a green wood, the improvement comprising: (a) illuminating a surface of the wood to be determined with a reduced range of wavelengths in the VIS-NIR spectra 400 to 1150 nm, said wood having a green moisture content; (b) analyzing the surface of the wood using a spectrometric method, the method generating a first spectral data of a reduced range of wavelengths in VIS-NIR spectra; and (c) using a multivariate analysis technique to predict the mechanical strength of green wood when dry by comparing the first spectral data with a calibration model, the calibration model comprising a second spectrometric method of spectral data of a reduced range of wavelengths in VIS-NIR spectra obtained from a reference wood having a green moisture content, the second spectral being correlated with a known mechanical strength analytical result obtained from the reference wood when dried and a having a dry moisture content.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2000Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventors: Robert R. Meglen, Stephen S. Kelley
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Publication number: 20020109093Abstract: A method for determining the mechanical properties of decayed wood that has been exposed to wood decay microorganisms, comprising:Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventor: Stephen S. Kelley
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Publication number: 20020107644Abstract: A method for determining the dry mechanical strength for a green wood comprising: illuminating a surface of the wood to be determined with light between 350-2,500 nm, the wood having a green moisture content; analyzing the surface using a spectrometric method, the method generating a first spectral data, and using a multivariate analysis to predict the dry mechanical strength of green wood when dry by comparing the first spectral data with a calibration model, the calibration model comprising a second spectrometric method of spectral data obtained from a reference wood having a green moisture content, the second spectral data correlated with a known mechanical strength analytical result obtained from a reference wood when dried and having a dry moisture content.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2000Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: Robert R. Meglen, Stephen S. Kelley
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Patent number: 5536505Abstract: This invention relates to a controlled release matrix system comprising a homogenous mixture of poly-2-ethyl-2-oxazoline, cellulose acetate having a degree of substitution for acetyl of from about 0.5 to 3.0, and a water-soluble active ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1993Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Alan K. Wilson, Jessica Posey-Dowty, Stephen S. Kelley
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Patent number: 5523095Abstract: This invention relates to a controlled release matrix system comprising a homogenous mixture of polyvinylpyrrolidone, cellulose acetate having a degree of substitution for acetyl of from about 0.5 to 3.0, and a water-soluble active ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1993Date of Patent: June 4, 1996Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Alan K. Wilson, Jessica Posey-Dowty, Stephen S. Kelley
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Patent number: 5302637Abstract: There are provided novel miscible blend compositions comprising (a) a cellulose ester and (b) a vinylphenol containing polymer. The blends do not exhibit large scale phase separation and provide properties which are essentially intermediate between those of either cellulose ester or vinylphenol containing polymers. The blends are useful for both molded and film applications as well as for coatings.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1992Date of Patent: April 12, 1994Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Christine J. T. Landry, David M. Teegarden, Kevin J. Edgar, Stephen S. Kelley
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Patent number: 5104450Abstract: Blends of cellulose esters and arylene-bis(diaryl phosphate) compounds are described. The blends are useful for preparing film or other molded objects. The blends can possess several desirable properties such as flame-retardation, plasticization, formulaic stabilization and dimensional stabilization.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1990Date of Patent: April 14, 1992Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: I. Daniel Sand, John A. Hyatt, Stephen S. Kelley
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Patent number: 5102992Abstract: A method of producing prepolymeric materials from lignin is disclosed. The method uses lignin which has been hydroxyalkyl modified, such that the lignin is substantially non-phenolic and solvent soluble and/or liquid. The modified lignin is reacted with materials which yield prepolymers which may be polymerized according to known methods to produce useful polymers.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1990Date of Patent: April 7, 1992Assignees: Center for Innovative Technology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityInventors: Wolfgang G. Glasser, Willer De Oliveira, Stephen S. Kelley, Li S. Nieh
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Patent number: 5082914Abstract: The invention describes the preparation and use of cellulose esters grafted with silicon-containing thiol pendent groups which can serve as crosslinking agents during free radical polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated materials. The grafted cellulose esters provide a crosslinked polymeric network with enhanced solvent resistance and hardness properties when used in conjunction with ethylenically unsaturated materials.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1989Date of Patent: January 21, 1992Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Phillip M. Cook, Stephen S. Kelley
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Patent number: 5066790Abstract: A method of producing prepolymeric materials from lignin is disclosed. The method uses lignin which has been hydroxyalkyl modified, such that the lignin is substantially non-phenolic and solvent soluble and/or liquid. The modified lignin is reacted with materials which yield prepolymers which may be polymerized according to known methods to produce useful polymers.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1990Date of Patent: November 19, 1991Assignees: Center for Innovative Technology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityInventors: Wolfgang G. Glasser, Willer De Oliveira, Stephen S. Kelley, Li S. Nieh
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Patent number: 4918167Abstract: A method of producing prepolymeric materials from lignin is disclosed. The method uses lignin which has been hydroxyalkyl modified, such that the lignin is substantially non-phenolic and solvent soluble and/or liquid. The modified lignin is reacted with materials which yield prepolymers which may be polymerized according to known methods to produce useful polymers.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1988Date of Patent: April 17, 1990Assignee: Center for Innovative TechnologyInventors: Wolfgang G. Glasser, Willer De Oliveira, Stephen S. Kelley, Li S. Nieh