Patents by Inventor David E. Stone

David E. 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).

  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 9778893
    Abstract: A method is disclosed including a print controller receiving print job data defined according to a first language, receiving a job ticket defined according to a second language, processing the print job data according to the second language and implementing counters defined according to the first language to track progress while processing the print job data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Reinhard Heinrich Hohensee, Harry Reese Lewis, Claudia Alimpich, David E. Stone, Dennis Carney
  • Patent number: 8904283
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for generating and associating meta-data with a final form presentation datastream document where the meta-data is structured in accordance with the datastream component architectures. Meta-data objects (“MDOs”) are architected as components of a presentation document and thus are well defined to allow applications to reliably access and process the meta-data contained therein. The MDOs may be associated with other components of the document and are architected to be extensible and flexible while still adhering to an architectural structure. The MDOs may be descriptive (no affect in document presentation) or operational (affects document presentation if processed). Standard types of MDOs may include XML standard information, JDF standard information, PWG standard information, and digital signature information. A variety of standard categories further define typical meta-data forms and applications thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Ricoh Production Print Solutions LLC
    Inventors: John B. Condon, Reinhard H. Hohensee, Harry R. Lewis, Scott D. Mastie, Charles M. Sauer, David E. Stone, Howard L. Turetzky, Douglas I. Ward
  • Patent number: 8896896
    Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes simulating a preprinted form using a presentation overlay. The presentation device is directed to present the overlay as if it had been preprinted on the paper. Document data is then mixed with the simulated preprinted form such that the result accurately simulates a real preprinted form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Ricoh Production Print Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Harry R. Lewis, Reinhard H. Hohensee, David E. Stone
  • Patent number: 8885184
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for wrapping a job ticket for a print job within a job ticket defined according to another language. One embodiment is a system comprising a client operable to acquire print data for a print job, and a job ticket manager. The job ticket manager is operable to generate a first job ticket that is defined according to a first language, and to wrap a second job ticket defined according to a second language within the first job ticket. The client is further operable to transmit the print data and the first job ticket to a server operable to process job tickets defined according to the first language.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Ricoh Production Print Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Claudia Alimpich, Dennis M. Carney, Reinhard H. Hohensee, Harry R. Lewis, David E. Stone
  • Publication number: 20140085649
    Abstract: A method is disclosed including a print controller receiving print job data defined according to a first language, receiving a job ticket defined according to a second language, processing the print job data according to the second language and implementing counters defined according to the first language to track progress while processing the print job data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventors: Reinhard Heinrich Hohensee, Harry Reese Lewis, David E. Stone, Claudia Alimpich, Dennis Carney
  • Patent number: 8665476
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for including sheet images of pre-printed inserts in a print preview for a print job. The system is operable to receive a print job, to receive a request for a print preview of the print job, and to rasterize logical pages of the print job to generate sheet images. The system is further operable to identify inserts to be integrated with printed versions of the sheet images of the logical pages, and to include sheet images of the inserts with the sheet images of the logical pages for the print preview.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Ricoh Production Print Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Stephen G. Price, Randell Rivadeneira, David E. Stone
  • Publication number: 20130250325
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for wrapping a job ticket for a print job within a job ticket defined according to another language. One embodiment is a system comprising a client operable to acquire print data for a print job, and a job ticket manager. The job ticket manager is operable to generate a first job ticket that is defined according to a first language, and to wrap a second job ticket defined according to a second language within the first job ticket. The client is further operable to transmit the print data and the first job ticket to a server operable to process job tickets defined according to the first language.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Claudia Alimpich, Dennis M. Carney, Reinhard H. Hohensee, Harry R. Lewis, David E. Stone
  • Patent number: 8504916
    Abstract: Methods and structures for improved font management providing for selection of one or more subsets of a selected typeface font in a font management program. A user is presented with information identifying one or more subsets of related code points in a selected typeface in a font management program. By selecting one or more subsets from the presented information, the user may reduce wasted presentation or management of code points in the typeface that are not presently of interest to the user. For example, when managing a Unicode typeface, a user may be prompted to select one or more language subsets prior to printing/displaying a matrix of the glyphs of the selected typeface. The presentation of glyphs or other code point information may then be limited to only the selected one or more subsets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Ricoh Production Print Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Thomas P. Buchanan, Jeffery A. Engelman, James M. Herold, David E. Stone
  • Publication number: 20130135663
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for including sheet images of pre-printed inserts in a print preview for a print job. The system is operable to receive a print job, to receive a request for a print preview of the print job, and to rasterize logical pages of the print job to generate sheet images. The system is further operable to identify inserts to be integrated with printed versions of the sheet images of the logical pages, and to include sheet images of the inserts with the sheet images of the logical pages for the print preview.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Stephen G. Price, Randell Rivadeneira, David E. Stone
  • Publication number: 20130063738
    Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes simulating a preprinted form using a presentation overlay. The presentation device is directed to present the overlay as if it had been preprinted on the paper. Document data is then mixed with the simulated preprinted form such that the result accurately simulates a real preprinted form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Harry R. Lewis, Reinhard H. Hohensee, David E. Stone
  • Patent number: 8248652
    Abstract: Methods and systems herein provide for flexible formatting of print jobs and their associated logical pages. One N-up printing system is adapted to receive a print job from a host system for printing to a tangible medium. The print job includes at least a first logical page. The printing system includes an N-up formatter interface adapted to receive formatting parameters. The printing system also includes an N-up formatter that is communicatively coupled to the N-up formatter interface. The N-up formatter is adapted to generate a first page inclusion object based on the formatting parameters. The N-up formatter is further adapted to input the first logical page to the first page inclusion object and position the first logical page within the first page inclusion object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Ricoh Productions Print Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Glenn Wardell, David E. Stone, Reinhard H. Hohensee, Jamsie Treppendahl
  • Patent number: 7990577
    Abstract: A command is provided as a means to instruct a printer to pre-rasterize and store presentation objects according to specified presentation parameters. The stored rasterized objects are available to the printer for use during printing when a print job is submitted to the printer which includes a presentation object already rasterized, saving significant processing at print time. The rasterized objects are stored with information identifying the object and the parameters used in the rasterization process and the printer is enabled to identify the appropriate rasterized object for inclusion in the print job. Objects may also be selected by a printer at print time as most closely matching the required parameters and then adjusted as needed at print time to completely conform with the requirements of inclusion in the job. This capability allows the printer to perform trimming-on-the-fly or other real-time operations while enjoying the time-saving benefits of a pre-rasterized object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Ricoh Production Print Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Jean M. Aschenbrenner, Reinhard H. Hohensee, David E. Stone, John T. Varga, Rose E. Visoski, Glenn Wardell
  • Publication number: 20100241952
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for generating and associating meta-data with a final form presentation datastream document where the meta-data is structured in accordance with the datastream component architectures. Meta-data objects (“MDOs”) are architected as components of a presentation document and thus are well defined to allow applications to reliably access and process the meta-data contained therein. The MDOs may be associated with other components of the document and are architected to be extensible and flexible while still adhering to an architectural structure. The MDOs may be descriptive (no affect in document presentation) or operational (affects document presentation if processed). Standard types of MDOs may include XML standard information, JDF standard information, PWG standard information, and digital signature information. A variety of standard categories further define typical meta-data forms and applications thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: John B. Condon, Reinhard H. Hohensee, Harry R. Lewis, Scott D. Mastie, Charles M. Sauer, David E. Stone, Howard L. Turetzky, Douglas I. Ward
  • Patent number: 7756865
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for generating and associating meta-data with a final form presentation datastream document where the meta-data is structured in accordance with the datastream component architectures. Meta-data objects (“MDOs”) are architected as components of a presentation document and thus are well defined to allow applications to reliably access and process the meta-data contained therein. The MDOs may be associated with other components of the document and are architected to be extensible and flexible while still adhering to an architectural structure. The MDOs may be descriptive (no affect in document presentation) or operational (affects document presentation if processed). Standard types of MDOs may include XML standard information, JDF standard information, PWG standard information, and digital signature information. A variety of standard categories further define typical meta-data forms and applications thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Infoprint Solutions Company, LLC
    Inventors: John B. Condon, Reinhard H. Hohensee, Harry R. Lewis, Scott D. Mastie, Charles M. Sauer, David E. Stone, Howard L. Turetzky, Douglas I. Ward
  • Publication number: 20100128292
    Abstract: A command is provided as a means to instruct a printer to pre-rasterize and store presentation objects according to specified presentation parameters. The stored rasterized objects are available to the printer for use during printing when a print job is submitted to the printer which includes a presentation object already rasterized, saving significant processing at print time. The rasterized objects are stored with information identifying the object and the parameters used in the rasterization process and the printer is enabled to identify the appropriate rasterized object for inclusion in the print job. Objects may also be selected by a printer at print time as most closely matching the required parameters and then adjusted as needed at print time to completely conform with the requirements of inclusion in the job. This capability allows the printer to perform trimming-on-the-fly or other real-time operations while enjoying the time-saving benefits of a pre-rasterized object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Jean M. Aschenbrenner, Reinhard H. Hohensee, David E. Stone, John T. Varga, Rose E. Visoski, Glenn Wardell
  • Publication number: 20090303513
    Abstract: Methods and systems herein provide for flexible formatting of print jobs and their associated logical pages. One N-up printing system is adapted to receive a print job from a host system for printing to a tangible medium. The print job includes at least a first logical page. The printing system includes an N-up formatter interface adapted to receive formatting parameters. The printing system also includes an N-up formatter that is communicatively coupled to the N-up formatter interface. The N-up formatter is adapted to generate a first page inclusion object based on the formatting parameters. The N-up formatter is further adapted to input the first logical page to the first page inclusion object and position the first logical page within the first page inclusion object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Glenn Wardell, David E. Stone, Reinhard H. Hohensee, Jamsie Treppendahl
  • Patent number: 7586628
    Abstract: A method and system for providing a printer for printing an encoded data stream. The stream includes a section of complex text data. The code is preferably Unicode, and the complex text data is preferably Unicode complex text. The printer includes a font, a text parser, and a layout engine. The font includes a plurality of glyphs. The text parser parses the data stream to determine the section of complex text data in the data stream. The layout engine is coupled to the text parser and with the font. The layout engine receives the section of complex text data from the text parser and determines at least one of the plurality of glyphs and glyph positions corresponding to the section of complex text data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Infoprint Solutions Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffery A. Engelman, Reinhard H. Hohensee, Terry S. Luebbe, David E. Stone, John T. Varga
  • Publication number: 20090015856
    Abstract: Methods and structures for improved font management providing for selection of one or more subsets of a selected typeface font in a font management program. A user is presented with information identifying one or more subsets of related code points in a selected typeface in a font management program. By selecting one or more subsets from the presented information, the user may reduce wasted presentation or management of code points in the typeface that are not presently of interest to the user. For example, when managing a Unicode typeface, a user may be prompted to select one or more language subsets prior to printing/displaying a matrix of the glyphs of the selected typeface. The presentation of glyphs or other code point information may then be limited to only the selected one or more subsets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas P. Buchanan, Jeffery A. Engelman, James M. Herold, David E. Stone