Patents by Inventor Duane M. Smith

Duane M. Smith 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: 6866009
    Abstract: A collapsible animal container 10 having a lightweight construction is disclosed. The animal container 10 is constructed of a flexible housing 12 suspended by rigid panels 14 separated by struts 16. The housing 12 includes a top wall, bottom wall, a pair of end walls and a pair of side walls. One or more struts 16 are provided and are biased between the rigid panels 14 to maintain the animal container 10 in an open and usable configuration. When removed, the struts 16 may be stored in pockets 20 formed in the side walls to simplify transport. A strap 36 and/or leash may also be provided to bundle the rigid panels 14 together when not in use or for transport. A handle 18 may also be incorporated into the animal container 10 or strap 36, particularly, to further simplify transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Miller Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Duane M. Smith, Jr., William Lloyd Sletten
  • Publication number: 20030127059
    Abstract: A collapsible animal container 10 having a lightweight construction is disclosed. The animal container 10 is constructed of a flexible housing 12 suspended by rigid panels 14 separated by struts 16. The housing 12 includes a top wall, bottom wall, a pair of end walls and a pair of side walls. One or more struts 16 are provided and are biased between the rigid panels 14 to maintain the animal container 10 in an open and usable configuration. When removed, the struts 16 may be stored in pockets 20 formed in the side walls to simplify transport. A strap 36 and/or leash may also be provided to bundle the rigid panels 14 together when not in use or for transport. A handle 18 may also be incorporated into the animal container 10 or strap 36, particularly, to further simplify transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: USL Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane M. Smith, William Lloyd Sletten
  • Publication number: 20030127058
    Abstract: A collapsible animal container (10) having a lightweight construction is disclosed. The animal container (10) is constructed of a flexible housing (12) suspended by rigid panels (14) separated by struts (16). The housing (12) includes a top wall, bottom wall, a pair of end walls and a pair of sidewalls. One or more struts (16) are provided and are biased between the rigid panels (14) to maintain the animal container (10) in an open and usable configuration. When removed, the struts (16) may be stored in pockets (20) formed in the sidewalls to simplify transport. A strap (36) and/or leash may also be provided to bundle the rigid panels (14) together when not in use or for transport. A handle (18) may also be incorporated into the animal container (10) or strap (36), particularly, to further simplify transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: William L. Sletten, Duane M. Smith
  • Patent number: 6547114
    Abstract: Motorcycle luggage for removeable attachment to a motorcycle's sissy bar. The luggage has a first storage bag with a removable pocket attacheable to the first storage bag. The removable pocket securely engages the sissy bar. The pocket may be manufactured in a number of sizes to fit various size sissy bars, and may also be adjustable within a given size to fit various sissy bars. The first storage bag is collapsible when not in use. A second storage bag may be removably attached to the first storage bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: Duane M. Smith
  • Patent number: 6488329
    Abstract: An aerodynamic, lightweight, flexible material flatbed top for enclosing a flatbed of a wheeled vehicle. The horizontal frame structure of front and side rails may be expansible. Inverted U-shaped cover support poles run front to rear and are mounted in the rectangular horizontal frame. A flexible material is stretched or draped over the support poles and secured to the frame structure. Cooperating locking and pivoting pin assemblies for each corner of the trailer top cooperate with corner brackets located at the deck corners of the flatbed to secure the top to the flatbed and to permit alternating rotation about an axis located at the front of the top or an axis located at the rear of the top to gain access into the space covered by the top on the flatbed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Inventor: Duane M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20020108981
    Abstract: Motorcycle luggage for removeable attachment to a motorcycle's sissy bar. The luggage has a first storage bag with a removable pocket attacheable to the first storage bag. The removable pocket securely engages the sissy bar. The pocket may be manufactured in a number of sizes to fit various size sissy bars, and may also be adjustable within a given size to fit various sissy bars. The first storage bag is collapsible when not in use. A second storage bag may be removably attached to the first storage bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: Duane M. Smith