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).
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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: 6866009Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Miller Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Duane M. Smith, Jr., William Lloyd Sletten
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Publication number: 20030127059Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Applicant: USL Products, Inc.Inventors: Duane M. Smith, William Lloyd Sletten
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Publication number: 20030127058Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: William L. Sletten, Duane M. Smith
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Patent number: 6547114Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 15, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Inventor: Duane M. Smith
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Patent number: 6488329Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 8, 2000Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Inventor: Duane M. Smith
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Publication number: 20020108981Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventor: Duane M. Smith