Patents by Inventor Gary J. Schmidt
Gary J. Schmidt 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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Publication number: 20240142673Abstract: An optical film has a major surface including a plurality of microstructures. Each microstructure includes an optical facet and a sidewall meeting the optical facet at a ridge of the microstructure. The optical facet and the sidewall define an oblique angle therebetween. For each microstructure in at least a majority of the microstructures, an optically absorptive layer is disposed on the sidewall. The optical film can include a polymeric layer having a microstructured surface at least partially coated with an inorganic optically transparent layer. The optically absorptive layer can an average thickness t where 100 nm<t<1 micrometer. A first layer can be disposed between the sidewall and the optically absorptive layer where the first layer has a lower extinction coefficient than the optically absorptive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Tao Liu, Gary T. Boyd, Daniel J. Schmidt, Caleb T. Nelson, Owen M. Anderson, Tri D. Pham
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Publication number: 20240122043Abstract: An optical system includes a light source, an optical film curved about a first axis, and a light control film curved about the first axis and disposed between the light source and the optical film. The optical film includes a microstructured first major surface and an opposing second major surface. The microstructured first major surface defines a linear Fresnel lens including a plurality of Fresnel elements extending longitudinally along the first axis. The first major surface of the optical film faces of the optically transmissive regions, a centerline between adjacent optically absorptive regions is substantially normal to a major surface of the light control film.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Tao Liu, Gary T. Boyd, Daniel J. Schmidt, Caleb T. Nelson, Owen M. Anderson, Tri D. Pham, Encai Hao, Shu-Ching Fan
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Publication number: 20240118463Abstract: A light control film comprises a light input surface and a light output surface opposite the light input surface. Alternating transmissive regions and absorptive regions are disposed between the light input surface and the light output surface. The absorptive regions have an aspect ratio of at least 30 and the alternating transmissive region and absorptive regions have a relative transmission at a viewing angle of 0 degrees of at least 75%.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Daniel J. Schmidt, Caleb T. Nelson, Kevin W. Gotrik, Raymond J. Kenney, John A. Wheatley, Kenneth A. Epstein, Gary T. Boyd, Corey D. Balts
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Patent number: 11947135Abstract: A light control film is described comprising alternating transmissive regions and absorptive regions disposed between a light input surface and a light output surface. The absorptive regions have an aspect ratio of at least 30. In some embodiments, the alternating transmissive regions and absorptive regions have a transmission as measured with a spectrophotometer at a viewing angle of 0 degrees of at least 35, 40, 45, or 50% for a wavelength of the range 320-400 nm (UV) and/or at least 65, 70, 75, or 80% for a wavelength of the range 700-1400 nm (NIR). In another embodiment, the absorptive regions block light at the light input surface and light output surface and the maximum surface area that is blocked is less than 20% of the total alternating transmissive regions and absorptive regions. Also described are various optical communication systems comprising the light control films described herein and methods.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Daniel J. Schmidt, Caleb T. Nelson, Kevin W. Gotrik, Raymond J. Kenney, John A. Wheatley, Kenneth A. Epstein, Gary T. Boyd, Corey D. Balts
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Patent number: 10993841Abstract: A banded support sock configured to induce a windlass mechanism in a foot includes a sock member having a forefoot portion configured to surround a forefoot of the foot and a heel portion configured to surround a heel of the foot. The banded support sock also includes a primary band having a first end coupled to the forefoot portion of the sock member at a first location, a second end coupled to the forefoot portion of the sock member at a second location, and a body extending between the first end and the second end such that the body extends around the heel portion of the sock member.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Inventors: A. Jamie Riley, Gary J. Schmidt
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Patent number: 10835301Abstract: A compression plate for use with treating a fracture on a bone includes a main body portion comprising a pair of opposing ends and a pair of arms. Each arm of the pair of arms extending from a respective end of the pair of opposing ends. The compression plate also includes a bending feature defined in at least one of the main body portion and the arms. The bending feature is configured to enable deflection of at least one of the main body portion and the arms such that the bending feature applies a compression force on the bone.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Inventors: Amod P. Paranjpe, A. Jamie Riley, Gary J. Schmidt
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Patent number: 10448982Abstract: A reinforced cannulated screw assembly includes a cannulated screw and a reinforcing rod coupled to the cannulated screw. The cannulated screw includes a channel formed therethrough that is defined by an inner wall having at least one set of grooves formed therein. The reinforcing rod is configured for insertion into the channel. The reinforcing rod includes a set of protrusions configured to engage the at least one set of grooves.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2015Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Inventors: Gary J. Schmidt, A. Jamie Riley, Amod P. Paranjpe, Gene Zamba
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Publication number: 20190175010Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first cannula having a first pair of sidewalls and a first end wall extending along the first pair of sidewalls. The first pair of sidewalls and the first end wall at least partially define a first cavity. The surgical instrument also includes a second cannula comprising a second pair of sidewalls and a second end wall extending along the second pair of sidewalls. The second pair of sidewalls and the second end wall at least partially define a second cavity. The first pair of sidewalls are configured to slidably couple to the second pair of sidewalls such that as the first cannula moves axially along the second cannula, the first end wall moves away from the second end wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: A. Jamie Riley, Gary J. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20180153601Abstract: A surgical procedure for inducing continuous compressive force across two components includes inserting a braided superelastic wire through a first end of a channel that from a first component to a second component. The braided superelastic wire includes an unstretched length in a contracted state. The procedure also includes anchoring the braided superelastic wire at a second end of the channel opposite the first end and applying a predetermined amount of axial tension to the braided superelastic wire adjacent the second end of the channel. The axial tension stretches the braided superelastic wire to a stretched state having a stretched length that is longer than the unstretched length. The procedure also includes securing at least one free end of the braided superelastic wire adjacent the second end of the channel to maintain the predetermined amount of axial tension along the braided superelastic wire across the first component and the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: A. Jamie Riley, Gary J. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20170296370Abstract: A banded support system configured to induce a windlass mechanism in a foot includes a forefoot portion configured to enclose at least a portion of a forefoot of the foot, and a band coupled to the forefoot portion. The band includes a first end extending from the forefoot portion in a first orientation, and a second end extending from the forefoot portion in the first orientation. The first end is positioned proximate the second end such that the band is substantially U-shaped. The band further includes a midpoint positioned between the first and second ends in a second orientation perpendicular to the first orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: A. Jamie Riley, Gary J. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20170196737Abstract: A banded support sock configured to induce a windlass mechanism in a foot includes a sock member having a forefoot portion configured to surround a forefoot of the foot and a heel portion configured to surround a heel of the foot. The banded support sock also includes a primary band having a first end coupled to the forefoot portion of the sock member at a first location, a second end coupled to the forefoot portion of the sock member at a second location, and a body extending between the first end and the second end such that the body extends around the heel portion of the sock member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: A. Jamie Riley, Gary J. Schmidt
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Patent number: 9421009Abstract: A suture delivery system includes a distal portion having a central opening therein and one or more flanges surrounding said central opening; a body portion connected with said distal portion; and at least one suture strand and needle combination removably connected with at least one of said distal portion and said body portion, wherein a first portion of said suture strand engages said flanges of said distal portion and said body portion stores a second portion of said suture strand and said needle.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventors: A. Jamie Riley, Gary J. Schmidt, Amod P. Paranjpe
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Patent number: 9381091Abstract: An implant for fixation of first and second bones having a body with first and second axially spaced ends and an outer surface at least nominally matched to a tapered surface around a receptacle formed by rotating a cutting element around an axis. As the body is advanced along the central axis into an operative position within the receptacle, the body outer surface and tapered surface cooperate to cause the central and second axes to consistently substantially align. A plurality of openings in the body each accepts a fastener.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: TRIMED, INC.Inventors: Gary J. Schmidt, Jamie Riley
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Publication number: 20150320464Abstract: A reinforced cannulated screw assembly includes a cannulated screw and a reinforcing rod coupled to the cannulated screw. The cannulated screw includes a channel formed therethrough that is defined by an inner wall having at least one set of grooves formed therein. The reinforcing rod is configured for insertion into the channel. The reinforcing rod includes a set of protrusions configured to engage the at least one set of grooves.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Gary J. Schmidt, A. Jamie Riley, Amod P. Paranjpe, Gene Zamba
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Publication number: 20130304224Abstract: An implant for fixation of first and second bones having a body with first and second axially spaced ends and an outer surface at least nominally matched to a tapered surface around a receptacle formed by rotating a cutting element around an axis. As the body is advanced along the central axis into an operative position within the receptacle, the body outer surface and tapered surface cooperate to cause the central and second axes to consistently substantially align. A plurality of openings in the body each accepts a fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: TriMed, Inc.Inventors: Gary J. Schmidt, Jamie Riley
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Publication number: 20120277757Abstract: A multi-function, cannulated, surgical device includes a cannulated member that has an inner cannula, having an opening therein to allow communication between an interior space of the inner cannula and an environment exterior to the cannulated member, and an outer cannula connected with the inner cannula; and wherein the inner and outer cannulas define a shared slot therebetween to allow communication between the interior space of the inner cannula and an interior space of the outer cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: Curax, LLCInventors: Amod P. Paranjpe, A. Jamie Riley, Gary J. Schmidt
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Patent number: 5073345Abstract: A light absorption detector includes a light source substantially adjacent a window of a chromatogrpahic flow cell. The flow cell is defined by a housing member which also includes a photo-sensitive detector.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1985Date of Patent: December 17, 1991Assignee: The Perkin Elmer CorporationInventors: Raymond P. W. Scott, Gary J. Schmidt