Patents by Inventor David J. Stone

David J. 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).

  • 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
  • Chain tensioner plastic blade with improved structural rigidity at the spring-end reaction surfaces of the blade
    Patent number: 10030743
    Abstract: A chain tensioner includes a blade assembly operatively connected to a bracket. The blade assembly includes a plastic blade and a spring, with a first spring end located in a first slot and a second spring end located in a second slot. The first spring end contacts a first lower wall at a first contact location and the second spring end contacts a second lower wall at a second contact location. A pivot end spring force vector SFP acts on the first lower wall at the first contact location and a free end spring force vector SFR acts on the second lower wall at the second contact location. A chain is in contact with the outer surface of the blade. The blade assembly is mounted on the bracket with a bracket pin located in the pivot bore and with the foot of the blade supported on a bracket ramp. A pivot pin force vector FP acts on an inside diameter of the pivot bore through the pivot axis. A ramp force vector FR acts on the blade foot at a ramp contact location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Cloyes Gear and Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Young, David J. Stone
  • CHAIN TENSIONER PLASTIC BLADE WITH IMPROVED STRUCTURAL RIGIDITY AT THE SPRING-END REACTION SURFACES OF THE BLADE
    Publication number: 20160265632
    Abstract: A chain tensioner includes a blade assembly operatively connected to a bracket. The blade assembly includes a plastic blade and a spring, with a first spring end located in a first slot and a second spring end located in a second slot. The first spring end contacts a first lower wall at a first contact location and the second spring end contacts a second lower wall at a second contact location. A pivot end spring force vector SFP acts on the first lower wall at the first contact location and a free end spring force vector SFR acts on the second lower wall at the second contact location. A chain is in contact with the outer surface of the blade. The blade assembly is mounted on the bracket with a bracket pin located in the pivot bore and with the foot of the blade supported on a bracket ramp. A pivot pin force vector FP acts on an inside diameter of the pivot bore through the pivot axis. A ramp force vector FR acts on the blade foot at a ramp contact location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Cloyes Gear and Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Young, David J. Stone
  • ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE SIGNATURE MARKERS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20140304845
    Abstract: Methods, biomarkers, and expression signatures are disclosed for assessing the disease progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). In one embodiment, BioAge (biological age), NdStress (neurodegenerative stress), Alz (Alzheimer), and Inflame (inflammation) are used as biomarkers of AD progression. In another aspect, the invention comprises a gene signature for evaluating disease progression. In still another embodiment, methods for evaluating disease progression are provided. In yet another embodiment, the invention can be used to identify animal models for use in the development and evaluation of therapeutics for the treatment of AD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Andrey Loboda, Michael Nebozhyn, Alexei Podtelezhnikov, David J. Stone, Keith Tanis, William J. Ray
  • Method for Identiflying Modulators of Rufy2 Useful for Treating Alzheimer's Disease
    Publication number: 20100041026
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for identifying modulators of RUFY2 are described. The methods are particularly useful for identifying analytes that antagonize RUFY2's effect on processing of amyloid precursor protein to A? peptide and thus useful for identifying analytes that can be used for treating Alzheimer disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: John M. Majercak, William J. Ray, David J. Stone
  • METHODS TO EVALUATE GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR AGONISTS AND ANTAGONISTS FOR EFFECTS ON NEURON-LIKE CELLS
    Publication number: 20100040552
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for identifying a modulator of glucocorticoid receptor activity. In one embodiment, the methods include the steps of (a) contacting neuron-like cells, in vitro, with a chemical agent; (b) measuring the expression of a member, or group of members, of a group of genes (as defined herein) in the neuron-like cells contacted with the chemical agent; and (c) determining whether the chemical agent significantly alters the expression of the member, or group of members, of the group of genes, thereby determining whether the chemical agent is likely to be a modulator of glucocorticoid receptor activity. In another embodiment, an in vivo method for identifying a modulator of glucocorticoid receptor activity is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicants: ROSETTA INPHARMATICS LLC, MERCK & CO., INC.
    Inventors: David J. Stone, Janet E. Clark, Edward C. Hayes, III
  • Method for identifying modulators of NOAH10 useful for treating Alzheimer's disease
    Publication number: 20090068678
    Abstract: Methods for identifying modulators of NOAH10 are described. The methods are particularly useful for identifying analytes that antagonize NOAH10's effect on processing of amyloid precursor protein (APP) to amyloid beta (A?) peptide and are useful for identifying analytes that can be used for treating Alzheimer disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: John M. Majercak, William J. Ray, David J. Stone
  • Method for Identifying Modulators of Keah6 Useful for Treating Alzheimer's Disease
    Publication number: 20090047702
    Abstract: Methods for identifying modulators of KEAH6 are described. The methods are particularly useful for identifying analytes that antagonize KEAH6's effect on processing of amyloid precursor protein to A? peptide and thus useful for identifying analytes that can be used for treating Alzheimer disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: MERCK & CO., INC.
    Inventors: John M. Majercak, William J. Ray, David J. Stone
  • Proteins and nucleic acids encoding same
    Patent number: 7109000
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid sequences that encode novel polypeptides. Also disclosed are polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acid sequences, and antibodies, which immunospecifically-bind to the polypeptide, as well as derivatives, variants, mutants, or fragments of the aforementioned polypeptide, polynucleotide, or antibody. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders involving any one of these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: CuraGen Corporation
    Inventors: Shlomit R. Edinger, John R. MacDougall, Isabelle Millet, Karen Ellerman, David J. Stone, Valerie Gerlach, William M. Grosse, John P. Alsobrook, II, Denise M. Lepley, Daniel K. Rieger, Catherine E. Burgess, Stacie J. Casman, Kimberly A. Spytek, Ferenc L. Boldog, Li Li, Muralidhara Padigaru, Vishnu Mishra, Meera Patturajan, Suresh G. Shenoy, Luca Rastelli, Velizar T. Tchernev, Corine A. M. Vernet, Bryan D. Zerhusen, Uriel M. Malyankar, Xiaojia Guo, Charles E. Miller, Esha A. Gangolli
  • Therapeutic polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding same, and methods of use
    Patent number: 7034132
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid sequences that encode G-coupled protein-receptor related polypeptides. Also disclosed are polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acid sequences, and antibodies, which immunospecifically-bind to the polypeptide, as well as derivatives, variants, mutants, or fragments of the aforementioned polypeptide, polynucleotide, or antibody. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders involving any one of these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Inventors: David W. Anderson, Jason C. Baumgartner, Ferenc L. Boldog, Stacie J. Casman, Shlomit R. Edinger, Esha A. Gangolli, Valerie Gerlach, Linda Gorman, Xiaojia Guo, Tord Hjalt, Ramesh Kekuda, Li Li, John R. MacDougall, Uriel M. Malyankar, Isabelle Millet, Muralidhara Padigaru, Meera Patturajan, Carol E. A. Pena, Luca Rastelli, Richard A. Shimkets, David J. Stone, Kimberly A. Spytek, Corine A. M. Vernet, Edward Z. Voss, Bryan D. Zerhusen
  • Novel proteins and nucleic acids encoding same
    Publication number: 20040096877
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid sequences that encode novel polypeptides. Also disclosed are polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acid sequences, and antibodies, which immunospecifically-bind to the polypeptide, as well as derivatives, variants, mutants, or fragments of the aforementioned polypeptide, polynucleotide, or antibody. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders involving any one of these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Raymond J. Taupier, Muralidhara Padigaru, Luca Rastelli, Steven Kurt Spaderna, Richard A. Shimkets, Bryan D. Zerhusen, Kimberly Ann Spytek, Suresh G. Shenoy, Li Li, Vladimir Y. Gusev, William M. Grosse, John P. Alsobrook, Denise M. Lepley, Catherine E. Burgess, Valerie L. Gerlach, Karen Ellerman, John R. MacDougall, David J. Stone, Glennda Smithson
  • Therapeutic polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding same, and methods of use
    Publication number: 20040072997
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid sequences that encode novel polypeptides. Also disclosed are polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acid sequences, and antibodies that immunospecifically bind to the polypeptide, as well as derivatives, variants, mutants, or fragments of the novel polypeptide, polynucleotide, or antibody specific to the polypeptide. Vectors, host cells, antibodies and recombinant methods for producing the polypeptides and polynucleotides, as well as methods for using same are also included. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders involving any one of these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: John P. Alsobrook, David W. Anderson, Catherine E. Burgess, Shlomit R. Edinger, Karen Ellerman, Katarzyna Furtak, Esha A. Gangolli, Valerie Gerlach, Jennifer A. Gilbert, Erik Gunther, Linda Gorman, Xiaojia (Sasha) Guo, Weizhen Ji, Li Li, Charles E. Miller, Muralidhara Padigaru, Meera Patturajan, Luca Rastelli, John R. MacDougall, Vishnu Mishra, Glennda Smithson, Kimberly A. Spytek, David J. Stone, Suresh G. Shenoy, Raymond J. Taupier, Corine A.M. Vernet, Mei Zhong, Uriel M. Malyankar, Isabelle Millet, Ramesh Kekuda, William M. Grosse
  • Therapeutic polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding same, and methods of use
    Publication number: 20040067505
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated polynucleotides and small molecule target polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides. Antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a novel small molecule target polypeptide or any derivative, variant, mutant or fragment of that polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody are disclosed, as are methods in which the small molecule target polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are utilized in the detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states. More specifically, the present invention discloses methods of using recombinantly expressed and/or endogenously expressed proteins in various screening procedures for the purpose of identifying therapeutic antibodies and therapeutic small molecules associated with diseases. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders involving any one of these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Enrique Alvarez, David Anderson, Ferenc Boldog, Elina Catterton, Shlomit R. Edinger, Elma Fernandes, Valerie Gerlach, Linda Gorman, William Grosse, Xiaojia (Sasha) Guo, Weizhen Ji, Ramesh Kekuda, Li Li, John R. MacDougall, Muralidhara Padigaru, Meera Patturajan, Jeffery D. Peterson, Luca Rastelli, Richard Shimkets, Kimberly Spytek, David J. Stone, Corine A.M. Vernet, Edward Voss, Mei Zhong
  • Novel human proteins, polynucleotides encoding them and methods of using the same
    Publication number: 20040068095
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid sequences that encode novel polypeptides. Also disclosed are polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acid sequences, and antibodies, which immunospecifically-bind to the polypeptide, as well as derivatives, variants, mutants, or fragments of the aforementioned polypeptide, polynucleotide, or antibody. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders involving any one of these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Richard A. Shimkets, Raymond J. Taupier, Catherine E. Burgess, Bryan D. Zerhusen, Peter S. Mezes, Luca Rastelli, Uriel M. Malyankar, William M. Grosse, John P. Alsobrook, Denise M. Lepley, Kimberly Ann Spytek, Li Li, Shlomit Edinger, Valerie Gerlach, Karen Ellerman, John R. MacDougall, Erik Gunther, Isabelle Millet, David J. Stone, Glennda Smithson, Edward S. Szekeres, Weizhen Ji
  • Therapeutic polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding same, and methods of use
    Publication number: 20040067882
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid sequences that encode novel polypeptides. Also disclosed are polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acid sequences, and antibodies that immunospecifically bind to the polypeptide, as well as derivatives, variants, mutants, or fragments of the novel polypeptide, polynucleotide, or antibody specific to the polypeptide. Vectors, host cells, antibodies and recombinant methods for producing the polypeptides and polynucleotides, as well as methods for using same are also included. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders involving any one of these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: John P. Alsobrook, Enrique Alvarez, David W. Anderson, Melanie Baron, Ferenc L. Boldog, Catherine E. Burgess, Stacie J. Casman, Andrei Chapoval, Mohanraj Dhanabal, Shlomit R. Edinger, Andrew Eisen, Karen Ellerman, Seth Ettenberg, Esha A. Gangolli, Valerie Gerlach, Linda Gorman, William M. Grosse, Xiaojia (Sasha) Guo, Craig Hackett, Weizhen Ji, Ramesh Kekuda, Nikolai V. Khramtsov, Denise M. Lepley, Li Li, John R. MacDougall, Uriel M. Malyankar, Ann Mazur, Kelly McQueeney, Peter S. Mezes, Charles E. Miller, Isabelle Millet, Vishnu Mishra, Muralidhara Padigaru, Meera Patturajan, Carol E. A. Pena, John A. Peyman, Luca Rastelli, Daniel K. Rieger, Mark E. Rothenberg, Suresh G. Shenoy, Richard A. Shimkets, Glennda Smithson, Steven K. Spaderna, Gary Starling, Kimberly A. Spytek, David J. Stone, Velizar T. Tchernev, Nancy Twomlow, Corine A.M. Vernet, Bryan D. Zerhusen, Edward Z. Voss, Mei Zhong
  • Novel proteins and nucleic acids encoding same
    Publication number: 20040058347
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated polynucleotides and small molecule target polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides. Antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a novel small molecule target polypeptide or any derivative, variant, mutant or fragment of that polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody are disclosed, as are methods in which the small molecule target polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are utilized in the detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states. More specifically, the present invention discloses methods of using recombinantly expressed and/or endogenously expressed proteins in various screening procedures for the purpose of identifying therapeutic antibodies and therapeutic small molecules associated with diseases. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders involving any one of these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: John Alsobrook, Catherine E. Burgess, Shlomit R. Edinger, Valerie Gerlach, Weizhen Ji, Ramesh Kekuda, Li Li, John R. MacDougall, Charles E. Miller, Isabelle Millet, Meera Patturajan, Carol E. A. Pena, Daniel K. Rieger, Paul Sciore, Suresh G. Shenoy, Glennda Smithson, Kimberly A. Spytek, David J. Stone, Edward Z. Voss, Mei Zhong
  • Novel proteins and nucleic acids encoding same
    Publication number: 20040058338
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated polynucleotides and small molecule target polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides. Antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a novel small molecule target polypeptide or any derivative, variant, mutant or fragment of that polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody are disclosed, as are methods in which the small molecule target polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are utilized in the detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states. More specifically, the present invention discloses methods of using recombinantly expressed and/or endogenously expressed proteins in various screening procedures for the purpose of identifying therapeutic antibodies and therapeutic small molecules associated with diseases. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders involving any one of these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Michele L. Agee, John P. Alsobrook, David W. Anderson, Constance Berghs, Ferenc L. Boldog, Catherine E. Burgess, Elina Catterton, Vincent A. DiPippo, Shlomit R. Edinger, Andrew Eisen, Karen Ellerman, Esha A. Gangolli, Valerie Gerlach, Linda Gorman, Bonnie Gould Rothberg, Xiaojia Sasha Guo, John L. Herrmann, Yuan-Di Halvorsen, Weizhen Ji, Ramesh Kekuda, Nikolai V. Khramtsov, William J. LaRochelle, Denise M. Lepley, Li Li, John R. MacDougall, Charles E. Miller, Tatiana Ort, Muralidhara Padigaru, Meera Patturajan, Carol E. A. Pena, John A. Peyman, Daniel K. Rieger, Mark E. Rothenberg, Suresh G. Shenoy, Glennda Smithson, Steven K. Spaderna, Kimberly A. Spytek, David J. Stone, Raymond J. Taupier, Corine A.M. Vernet, Edward Z. Voss, Mei Zhong
  • Proteins and nucleic acids encoding same
    Publication number: 20040052806
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid sequences that encode novel polypeptides. Also disclosed are polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acid sequences, and antibodies, which immunospecifically-bind to the polypeptide, as well as derivatives, variants, mutants, or fragments of the aforementioned polypeptide, polynucleotide, or antibody. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders involving any one of these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Ramesh Kekuda, John P. Alsobrook, Velizar T. Tchernev, Xiaohong Liu, Kimberly A. Spytek, Meera Patturajan, William M. Grosse, Denise M. Lepley, Catherine E. Burgess, Corine A.M. Vernet, Li Li, Linda Gorman, Shlomit R. Edinger, Paul Sciore, Karen Ellerman, Uriel M. Malyankar, Mark E. Rothenberg, David J. Stone, Ferenc L. Boldog, Xiaojia (Sasha) Guo, Suresh G. Shenoy, David W. Anderson, Muralidhara Padigaru, Raymond J. Taupier, Charles E. Miller, Andrew Eisen
  • Novel human proteins, polynucleotides encoding them and methods of using the same
    Publication number: 20040048245
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid sequences that encode novel polypeptides. Also disclosed are polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acid sequences, and antibodies, which immunospecifically-bind to the polypeptide, as well as derivatives, variants, mutants, or fragments of the aforementioned polypeptide, polynucleotide, or antibody. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders involving any one of these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Richard A. Shimkets, Raymond J. Taupier, Catherine E. Burgess, Bryan D. Zerhusen, Peter S. Mezes, Luca Rastelli, Uriel M. Malyankar, William M. Grosse, John P. Alsobrook, Denise M. Lepley, Kimberly Ann Spytek, Li Li, Shlomit Edinger, Valerie Gerlach, Karen Ellerman, John R. MacDougall, Erik Gunther, Isabelle Millet, David J. Stone, Glennda Smithson, Edward S. Szekeres