Patents by Inventor Thomas D. Robinson

Thomas D. Robinson 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).

  • Minimally invasive implantable neurostimulation system
    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
  • Minimally invasive implantable neurostimulation system
    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
  • Compositions and methods for atmospheric spray freeze drying
    Patent number: 9863701
    Abstract: Methods of preparing dried powders of biologically active compositions are disclosed. They are designed to provide dried material that maintains biological activity at low economic cost. Compositions made by the above methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Aerosol Therapeutics, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas D. Robinson
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ATMOSPHERIC SPRAY FREEZE DRYING
    Publication number: 20170082362
    Abstract: Methods of preparing dried powders of biologically active compositions are disclosed. They are designed to provide dried material that maintains biological activity at low economic cost. Compositions made by the above methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas D. Robinson
  • Compositions and methods for atmospheric spray freeze drying
    Patent number: 9453676
    Abstract: Methods of preparing dried powders of biologically active compositions are disclosed. They are designed to provide dried material that maintains biological activity at low economic cost. Compositions made by the above methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Aerosol Therapeutics, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas D. Robinson
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ATMOSPHERIC SPRAY FREEZE DRYING
    Publication number: 20150175716
    Abstract: Methods of preparing dried powders of biologically active compositions are disclosed. They are designed to provide dried material that maintains biological activity at low economic cost. Compositions made by the above methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas D. Robinson
  • Shower door
    Patent number: 4491990
    Abstract: A bubble-type shower door adapted to be pivotally mounted symmetrically about its vertical center axis to open and close a shower door opening of the same contour, the door being concave rearward and preferably having a rearward projecting diverging rim portion, and a stop flange projecting laterally from the rim on one side of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1985
    Assignee: Aquaris Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas D. Robinson, Lewis A. Sharp, Jr., George P. McAllister