Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Clayton

Jeffrey Clayton 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).

  • Publication number: 20250135213
    Abstract: A leadless neurostimulation device having a header unit including at least one primary electrode having a contact surface that defines an external surface of the leadless neurostimulation device, a housing including a secondary electrode positioned on the same side of the leadless neurostimulation device as the at least one primary electrode, and a anchor device including at least one suture point for securing the leadless neurostimulation device to patient tissue or at least one protrusion nub configured to create mechanical resistance that impedes relative movement between wherein the leadless neurostimulation device and the patient tissue when implanted, where the at least one primary electrode and the secondary electrode are configured to transmit an electrical stimulation signal therebetween to provide electrical stimulation therapy to a target nerve of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Steven T. Deininger, Jerel K. Mueller, Todd V. Smith, Jeffrey Clayton, Thomas M. Hillebrand, Phillip C. Falkner, Jenna N. George, Sarah J. Offutt
  • Patent number: 12265758
    Abstract: A system and method for construction estimation using aerial images is provided. The system receives at least one aerial image of a building. An estimation engine processes the aerial image at a plurality of angles to automatically identify a plurality (e.g., perimeter and interior) lines in the image corresponding to a plurality of features of a roof the building. The estimation engine allows users to generate two-dimensional and three-dimensional models of the roof by automatically delineating various roof features, and generates a report including information about the roof of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Xactware Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: James Edward Loveland, Jeffrey Clayton Taylor, Jeffery Devon Lewis, Bradley McKay Childs, Corey David Reed, Jared William Robertson
  • Patent number: 12239455
    Abstract: An MR Spectroscopy (MRS) system and approach is provided for measuring spectral information corresponding with propionic acid (PA), either alone or in combination with other measurements corresponding with other chemicals, to diagnose and/or monitor at least one of bacterial infection, such as associated with P. acnes, or conditions related thereto such as nociceptive pain associated with tissue acidity. An interfacing DDD-MRS signal processor receives output signals to produce a post-processed spectrum, with spectral regions corresponding with certain chemicals, including PA, then measured as biomarkers. A diagnostic processor derives a diagnostic value for each disc, and performs certain normalizations, based upon ratios of the spectral regions related to chemicals implicated in degenerative painful tissue pathology, such as PA and hypoxia markers of lactic acid (LA) and alanine (AL), and structural chemicals of proteoglycan (PG) and collagen or carbohydrate (CA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignees: ACLARION, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Lotz, James Clayton Peacock, III, David S. Bradford, Stefan Dudli, Sergey G. Magnitsky
  • Patent number: 12214210
    Abstract: A leadless neurostimulation device having a header unit including at least one primary electrode having a contact surface that defines an external surface of the leadless neurostimulation device, a housing including a secondary electrode positioned on the same side of the leadless neurostimulation device as the at least one primary electrode, and a anchor device including at least one suture point for securing the leadless neurostimulation device to patient tissue or at least one protrusion nub configured to create mechanical resistance that impedes relative movement between wherein the leadless neurostimulation device and the patient tissue when implanted, where the at least one primary electrode and the secondary electrode are configured to transmit an electrical stimulation signal therebetween to provide electrical stimulation therapy to a target nerve of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven T. Deininger, Jerel K. Mueller, Todd V. Smith, Jeffrey Clayton, Thomas M. Hillebrand, Phillip C. Falkner, Jenna N. George, Sarah J. Offutt
  • Publication number: 20240261580
    Abstract: Implantable medical devices include circuitry positioned adjacent to header-related structures, rather than having the header and related structures sitting atop the position of the circuitry within a device housing. A circuit board within the device housing may be positioned adjacently to a lead bore of the header. Feedthrough conductors may extend from the circuitry to conductors of the header while being positioned adjacently to the circuit board. Lead frame conductors may extend to the electrical connectors of the lead bores while also being adjacent to the upper portion of the circuitry. Device height may be reduced by having the circuitry be positioned adjacent to one or more of the various header-related structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Steven Deininger, Jeffrey Clayton, Michael Baade, Anthony Chasensky
  • Publication number: 20240227890
    Abstract: A foldable cart frame including a first rod having a first end and a second end; a second rod having a first end and a second end; a third rod having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the third rod is rotatably coupled to the first end of the second rod; a fourth rod having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the fourth rod is rotatably coupled to the second end of the second rod; a first coupler for receiving and securing therein the second end of the third rod; a second coupler for receiving and securing therein the second end of the fourth rod; a fifth rod having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the fifth rod is rotatably coupled to the first end of the first rod; a sixth rod having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the sixth rod is rotatably coupled to the second end of the first rod; wherein the fifth rod extends through the first coupler, and wherein the fifth rod is rotatable within the first coupler; wherein the sixth r
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: NING XUE, JEFFREY CLAYTON SIMONSON
  • Publication number: 20240132127
    Abstract: A foldable cart frame including a first rod having a first end and a second end; a second rod having a first end and a second end; a third rod having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the third rod is rotatably coupled to the first end of the second rod; a fourth rod having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the fourth rod is rotatably coupled to the second end of the second rod; a first coupler for receiving and securing therein the second end of the third rod; a second coupler for receiving and securing therein the second end of the fourth rod; a fifth rod having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the fifth rod is rotatably coupled to the first end of the first rod; a sixth rod having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the sixth rod is rotatably coupled to the second end of the first rod; wherein the fifth rod extends through the first coupler, and wherein the fifth rod is rotatable within the first coupler; wherein the sixth r
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: NING XUE, JEFFREY CLAYTON SIMONSON
  • Patent number: 11938329
    Abstract: Implantable medical devices include circuitry positioned adjacent to header-related structures, rather than having the header and related structures sitting atop the position of the circuitry within a device housing. A circuit board within the device housing may be positioned adjacently to a lead bore of the header. Feedthrough conductors may extend from the circuitry to conductors of the header while being positioned adjacently to the circuit board. Lead frame conductors may extend to the electrical connectors of the lead bores while also being adjacent to the upper portion of the circuitry. Device height may be reduced by having the circuitry be positioned adjacent to one or more of the various header-related structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Deininger, Jeffrey Clayton, Michael Baade, Anthony Chasensky
  • Publication number: 20230342510
    Abstract: A system and method for construction estimation using aerial images is provided. The system receives at least one aerial image of a building. An estimation engine processes the aerial image at a plurality of angles to automatically identify a plurality (e.g., perimeter and interior) lines in the image corresponding to a plurality of features of a roof the building. The estimation engine allows users to generate two-dimensional and three-dimensional models of the roof by automatically delineating various roof features, and generates a report including information about the roof of the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Xactware Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: James Edward Loveland, Jeffrey Clayton Taylor, Jeffery Devon Lewis, Bradley McKay Childs, Corey David Reed, Jared William Robertson
  • Publication number: 20230309751
    Abstract: An herbal infusion and decarboxylation device is an apparatus that enables higher control over an infusion process to make a high-quality infused product. The apparatus includes an infusion chamber, an infusion mechanism, and lid accessories. The infusion chamber enables the monitoring of the infusion process by including a chamber body and a lid assembly. The chamber body enables the visual monitoring of the infusion process. The lid assembly enables the attachment of the lid accessories. The infusion mechanism includes a mixing mechanism and a heating mechanism. The mixing mechanism enables a better blending of the infusion materials to generate a higher quality infusion. The heating mechanism enables the controlled heating of the infusion materials in the chamber body. The heating mechanism also enables the monitoring of the temperature of the infusion materials. The lid accessories enable the production of a wider range of infused products by altering the infusion process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventor: Jeffrey Clayton Hawkins
  • Patent number: 11740025
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes heat exchangers for converting thermal energy stored in solid particles to electricity. Electro-thermal energy storage converts off-peak electricity into heat for thermal energy storage, which may be converted back to electricity, for example during peak-hour power generation. The heat exchanger for converting thermal energy stored in solid particles to electricity enables the conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy for redistribution to the grid. In some embodiments, pressurized fluidized-bed heat exchangers may achieve efficient conversion of thermal energy to electricity by providing direct contact of the solid particles with a gas stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignees: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, Colorado School of Mines
    Inventors: Zhiwen Ma, Jeffrey Clayton Gifford, Patrick Gordon Davenport, Xingchao Wang
  • Patent number: 11727163
    Abstract: A system and method for construction estimation using aerial images is provided. The system receives at least one aerial image of a building. An estimation engine processes the aerial image at a plurality of angles to automatically identify a plurality (e.g., perimeter and interior) lines in the image corresponding to a plurality of features of a roof the building. The estimation engine allows users to generate two-dimensional and three-dimensional models of the roof by automatically delineating various roof features, and generates a report including information about the roof of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Xactware Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: James Edward Loveland, Jeffrey Clayton Taylor, Jeffery Devon Lewis, Bradley McKay Childs, Corey David Reed, Jared William Robertson
  • Publication number: 20230227602
    Abstract: A method to synthesize a low thermal expansion thermoset comprises mixing a thermosetting resin and a benzocyclobutene curative having a reactive secondary functionalization; heating the mixture to a first temperature to from a pre-polymer comprising benzocyclobutene end groups and a thermoset linking group; and heating the pre-polymer to a second temperature sufficient for ring-opening of benzocyclobutene to occur, thereby forming a thermoset polymer network crosslinked with dibenzocyclooctene moieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey Clayton Foster, Erica Marie Redline, Koushik Ghosh, Chad Staiger
  • Patent number: 11693996
    Abstract: A system and method for construction estimation using aerial images is provided. The system receives at least one aerial image of a building. An estimation engine processes the aerial image at a plurality of angles to automatically identify a plurality (e.g., perimeter and interior) lines in the image corresponding to a plurality of features of a roof the building. The estimation engine allows users to generate two-dimensional and three-dimensional models of the roof by automatically delineating various roof features, and generates a report including information about the roof of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Xactware Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: James Edward Loveland, Jeffrey Clayton Taylor, Jeffery Devon Lewis, Bradley McKay Childs, Corey David Reed, Jared William Robertson
  • Patent number: 11688186
    Abstract: Systems and methods for rapidly developing annotated computer models of structures and properties is provided. The system generates three-dimensional (3D) models of structures and property using a wide variety of digital imagery, and/or can process existing 3D models created by other systems. The system processes the 3D models to automatically identify candidate objects within the 3D models that may be suitable for annotation, such as roof faces, chimneys, windows, gutters, etc., using computer vision techniques to automatically identify such objects. Once the candidate objects have been identified, the system automatically generates user interface screens which gather relevant information related to the candidate objects, so as to rapidly obtain, associate, and store annotation information related to the candidate objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Insurance Services Office, Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Harris, Ron Richardson, Corey David Reed, Jeffery Devon Lewis, Jeffrey Clayton Taylor
  • Patent number: 11645858
    Abstract: Systems and methods for rapidly developing annotated computer models of structures and properties is provided. The system generates three-dimensional (3D) models of structures and property using a wide variety of digital imagery, and/or can process existing 3D models created by other systems. The system processes the 3D models to automatically identify candidate objects within the 3D models that may be suitable for annotation, such as roof faces, chimneys, windows, gutters, etc., using computer vision techniques to automatically identify such objects. Once the candidate objects have been identified, the system automatically generates user interface screens which gather relevant information related to the candidate objects, so as to rapidly obtain, associate, and store annotation information related to the candidate objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Insurance Services Office, Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Harris, Ron Richardson, Corey David Reed, Jeffery Devon Lewis, Jeffrey Clayton Taylor
  • Patent number: 11631992
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to particle heaters for heating solid particles to store electrical energy as thermal energy. Thermal energy storage directly converts off-peak electricity into heat for thermal energy storage, which may be converted back to electricity, for example during peak-hour power generation. The particle heater is an integral part of an electro-thermal energy storage system, as it enables the conversion of electrical energy into thermal energy. As described herein, particle heater designs are described that provide efficient heating of solid particles in an efficient and compact configuration to achieve high energy density and low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignees: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Zhiwen Ma, Jeffrey Clayton Gifford, Patrick Gordon Davenport, Dening Jia, Jason Schirck, Aaron Morris
  • Publication number: 20230098669
    Abstract: The invention is directed to the selective dual wavelength olefin metathesis polymerization for additive manufacturing. Dual-wavelength stereolithographic printing uses ring-opening metathesis polymerization of the metathesis-active polymers. As an example, a resin formulation based on dicyclopentadiene was produced using a photolatent olefin metathesis catalyst, various photosensitizers and photobase generators to achieve efficient initiation by light at one wavelength (e.g., blue) and fast catalyst decomposition and polymerization deactivation by light at a second wavelength (e.g., ultraviolet). This process enables 2-dimensional stereolithographic printing, either using photomasks or with patterned, collimated light. Importantly, the same process was readily adapted for 3-dimensional continuous additive manufacturing, with printing rates of up to 36 mm h?1 for patterned light and up to 180 mm h?1 using un-patterned, high intensity light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Samuel Carlos Leguizamon, Jeffrey Clayton Foster, Adam W. Cook, Leah Appelhans, Erica M. Redline, Brad Howard Jones
  • Patent number: D1002773
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Inventionland, LLC.
    Inventors: George M Davison, Peter A Meier, Nathan R Field, Jeffrey Clayton Carlino, Jarrod L Campbell
  • Patent number: D1056394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: ShelterLogic Corp.
    Inventors: Ning Xue, Jeffrey Clayton Simonson