Patents by Inventor John A. Schmidt

John A. 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).

  • Publication number: 20240273552
    Abstract: A data management system that operates to receive high level data of categories for a corpus of entities, the high level data indicating characteristics of the corpus of entities that indicate emissions production of each entity of the corpus of entities. The data management system operates to select one or more modeling assumptions for the categories, the one or more modeling assumptions modeling low level consumption data based on the high level data and generate emissions indicators for each of the categories for each entity of the corpus of entities for a plurality of points in time based on the high level data and the one or more modeling assumptions. The data management system operates to sort the emissions indicators into a plurality of buckets based on the categories and generate data causing a computing device to display the emissions indicators sorted into the plurality of buckets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: U.S. Venture, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lang, John A. Schmidt, Michelle Lynn Richard, Lisa Ann Knuth
  • Patent number: 6817160
    Abstract: A vertical form fill seal, stand-up, bag and a method of making the same is disclosed. The bag made of a flexible and resilient material such as plastic, has hollow interior, a horizontal bottom seal located below the hollow interior and a top horizontal seal located above the hollow interior. The bag can stand, preferably on or near the bottom seal, when filled with contents. A recloseable seal, such as a finger closure zipper or a slide zipper in other embodiments, is on a perimeter of the hollow interior, and between the top and bottom seals. The recloseable seal extends in a direction other than horizontal, and may extends the entire distance, or only a part of the distance, between the top horizontal seal and the bottom horizontal seal. The recloseable seal is fixed to sealed horizontal sides, or other than the sealed horizontal sides, and may be flush with the bag or extending beyond the edges of the bag. The bag has a handle above the top horizontal seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: CMD Corporation
    Inventor: John A. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20040106959
    Abstract: An implantable cardiac stimulator system or medical apparatus comprising an electrical device, a hermetically sealed case, a non-conducting plate in the case, and a plurality of electrical contacts on the plate. The system also has a lead having a plurality of electrodes, and a plurality of electrical conductors coupled to electrical contacts. The lead has a connector with a non-conducting sheet and electrical contacts protruding from the sheet, each of said contacts being connected to an electrical conductor. The contacts on the connector are arranged to contact one of said electrical contacts on the plate. Electrical contacts on sheet may comprise pins extending through the sheet, the pins comprising a bottom section and a flat section. The flat section extends above the sheet and is split by a slot, forming a first tab and a second tab, the second tab being longer than said first tab. One of the conductors of the lead is inserted into a slot of a pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: John A. Schmidt, William B. Rottenberg, Mary Alaine Medio, Erlend M. Olson
  • Publication number: 20040106964
    Abstract: An implantable medical device such as a cardiac stimulator, a multi-electrode lead attached to the device, and a connector coupling the device to the lead. The lead has multiple electrodes, each electrode connected to a wire extending though the lead. The electrodes may be circumferential coils or rings, for example. The lead has a connector that fits into a recess on a surface of the device or apparatus. A bottom wall of the recess has an array of apparatus connections deployed around a threaded bore. The connector is attached to the apparatus by a screw with a threaded shaft and an enlarged head. The screw passes through a central bore in the connector. Electrical connections form a regular pattern, such as a rectangular or square grid, or a radial pattern, around the central bore. A pair of O-rings or seals surround the connections. A gasket, mounted on male connections or contacts, fits around female connections that may be on either the apparatus or the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Elmar R. Fischer, John A. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20040001773
    Abstract: A method of sterilization of a container is provided whereby a cold plasma is caused to be disposed near a surface to be sterilized, and the cold plasma is then subjected to a pulsed voltage differential for producing energized ions in the plasma. Those energized ions then operate to achieve spore destruction on the surface to be sterilized. Further, a system for sterilization of a container which includes a conductive or non-conductive container, a cold plasma in proximity to the container, and a high voltage source for delivering a pulsed voltage differential between an electrode and the container and across the cold plasma, is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventor: John A. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6667007
    Abstract: A method of sterilization of a container is provided whereby a cold plasma is caused to be disposed near a surface to be sterilized, and the cold plasma is then subjected to a pulsed voltage differential for producing energized ions in the plasma. Those energized ions then operate to achieve spore destruction on the surface to be sterilized. Further, a system for sterilization of a container which includes a conductive or non-conductive container, a cold plasma in proximity to the container, and a high voltage source for delivering a pulsed voltage differential between an electrode and the container and across the cold plasma, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: The Trustees of Princeton University
    Inventor: John A. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20030217463
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacture and method manufacturing of implantable, coiled electrodes that are integral with their associated conductor. Electrodes of differing selected sizes may be manufactured by the method described herein and mounted on a single catheter. The size of the electrodes may be selected to optimize electrode performance for sensing, stimulation or other purposes. The apparatus comprises a motor-driven winding mandrel. A tensioning device, mounted generally perpendicularly to the axis of rotation of the mandrel, controls tension in a wire being formed into a coiled electrode. A holding apparatus clamps a portion of the wire along the mandrel. In one embodiment, the holding apparatus comprises a sheath surrounding the mandrel. The mandrel fits into a hole in the sheath. By controlling the diameter of the hole with respect to the diameter of the mandrel, the radius of curvature of a bend between the coiled electrode and a straight part of the wire can be controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: John A. Schmidt, Randolph S. Bock, Elmar R. Fischer
  • Patent number: 6643546
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for treatment of congestive heart failure from the right side of the heart. An implantable cardiac stimulation system with a multi-electrode lead having three or more selectable electrodes, together with apparatus for identifying an optimal subset of electrodes, apparatus for shaping a propagating wave front, and apparatus for modifying the intrinsic ventricular cardiac activation sequence, or generating simultaneous or near simultaneous pacing pulses to the septum or right ventricular outflow tract during ventricular systole in order to improve left ventricular cardiac efficiency and reduce mitral regurgitation in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. A three dimensional map of electrode placement may be calculated. A sub set of the available electrodes in the right side of the heart is selected for stimulation such that septal motion during systole is reduced or the mitral valve area is stiffened to reduce mitral regurgitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Quetzal Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Mathis, John K. Prentice, John A. Schmidt, William B. Rottenberg
  • Publication number: 20030149456
    Abstract: An adapter, which allows the use of a complex multi-electrode pacing and sensing cardiac lead with a conventional one-channel cardiac pacing pulse generator has a connector that attaches to the multi-electrode cardiac lead, a multiplexer to select which of the electrodes of the multi-electrode cardiac lead are to be connected to the one channel cardiac pacing pulse generator, and a connector to connect the adapter to a connector such as the industry standard IS-1 connector. New therapies are developing requirements for both optimum-site pacing (rather than the traditional ventricular apex) and multi-site pacing to improve cardiac hemodynamics. These therapies require custom pulse generators that are capable of connecting to the multiple-electrode configurations required. This adapter allows a conventional one-channel cardiac pacing pulse generator to be connected to a multi-electrode cardiac lead and steers the output pulse to the desired set of electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: William B. Rottenberg, John K. Prentice, John A. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6599326
    Abstract: Chemical pulps or papers, especially kraft pulps or papers, which may still contain traces of lignin, have enhanced resistance to yellowing when they contain an effective stabilizing amount of a N,N-dialkylhydroxylamine, an ester, amide or thio substituted N,N-dialkylhydroxylamine or N,N-dibenzylhydroxylamine or an amminium salt thereof. This performance is often further enhanced by the presence of one or more coadditives selected from the group consisting of the UV absorbers, the polymeric inhibitors, the nitrones, the fluorescent whitening agents and metal chelating agents. Combinations of hydroxylamines or their salts, benzotriazole or benzophenone UV absorbers and a metal chelating agent are particularly effective. N,N-Diethylhydroxylamine and N,N-dibenzylhydroxylamine and their acid salts are surprisingly effective for this purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond Seltzer, David Devore, Glen T. Cunkle, Cyril Heitner, John A. Schmidt, Peter F. McGarry, Jean-Pierre Wolf, Randall B. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20030121630
    Abstract: Lignin-containing papers are rendered light stable when they contain TiO2 in combination with an amine hindered radical scavenger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Zhirun Yuan, John A Schmidt, Peter F McGarry, Cyril Heitner
  • Publication number: 20030060866
    Abstract: A cardiac stimulation system includes multiple electrodes and a cardiac stimulator for generating stimulation pulses. The electrodes are mounted on a tube and stimulation electrodes are designated which are characterized by a optimal stimulation level. Preferably the optimal stimulation level is selected such that the electrical field associated with a stimulation pulse is directed substantially in parallel with the cardiac fibers being stimulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: John A. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20030041564
    Abstract: A vertical form fill seal, stand-up, bag and a method of making the same is disclosed. The bag made of a flexible and resilient material such as plastic, has hollow interior, a horizontal bottom seal located below the hollow interior and a top horizontal seal located above the hollow interior. The bag can stand, preferably on or near the bottom seal, when filled with contents. A recloseable seal, such as a finger closure zipper or a slide zipper in other embodiments, is on a perimeter of the hollow interior, and between the top and bottom seals. The recloseable seal extends in a direction other than horizontal, and may extends the entire distance, or only a part of the distance, between the top horizontal seal and the bottom horizontal seal. The recloseable seal is fixed to sealed horizontal sides, or other than the sealed horizontal sides, and may be flush with the bag or extending beyond the edges of the bag. The bag has a handle above the top horizontal seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Applicant: CMD Corporation
    Inventor: John A. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6500303
    Abstract: Pulps or papers, especially chemimechanical or thermomechanical pulps or papers, which still contain lignin, have enhanced resistance to yellowing when they contain an effective stabilizing amount of a hindered amine compound which preferably is a nitroxide, a hydroxylamine or an ammonium salt thereof. This performance is often further enhanced by the presence of one or more coadditives selected from the group consisting of the UV absorbers, the polymeric inhibitors, the nitrones, the fluorescent whitening agents, metal chelating agents, sulfur containing stabilizers, metal salts and diene compounds. Combinations of nitroxides, hydroxylamines or their salts, benzotriazole or benzophenone UV absorbers and a metal chelating agent are particularly effective. Selected derivatives of 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-piperidin-4-ol and selected hydroxylamine salts are novel compounds and are surprisingly effective for this purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond R. Seltzer, Jean-Pierre Wolf, Cyril Heitner, John A. Schmidt, Peter F. McGarry, Glen T. Cunkle, Randall B. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20020193836
    Abstract: A multi-electrode lead is provided for a cardiac device, the lead having anywhere from three to 258 electrodes. The lead is preformed to a particular shape selected so that when implanted, its electrodes are in contact with a particular cardiac tissue to sense cardiac activity and to provide CHF pacing. The lead can have a V-shape to stimulate the septal wall of the right ventricle, it could be spiral to simulate the conduction of a polarization wave of a sinus Purkinje cell system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: John A. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20020174964
    Abstract: Pulps or papers, especially chemimechanical or thermomechanical pulps or papers, which still contain lignin, have enhanced resistance to yellowing when they contain an effective stabilizing amount of a N,N-dialkylhydroxylamine, an ester, amide or thio item substituted N,N-dialkylhydroxylamine or N,N-dibenzylhydroxylamine or an amminium salt thereof. This performance is often further enhanced by the presence of one or more coadditives selected from the group consisting of the UV absorbers, the polymeric inhibitors, the nitrones, the fluorescent whitening agents and metal chelating agents. Combinations of hydroxylamines or their salts, benzotriazole or benzophenone UV absorbers and a metal chelating agent are particularly effective. N,N-Diethylhydroxylamine and N,N-dibenzylhydroxylamine and their acid salts are surprisingly effective for this purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Raymond Seltzer, David Devore, Glen T. Cunkle, Cyril Heitner, John A. Schmidt, Peter F. McGarry, Jean-Pierre Wolf, Randall B. Nelson
  • Patent number: 6481183
    Abstract: A vertical form fill seal, stand-up, bag and a method of making the same is disclosed. The bag made of a flexible and resilient material such as plastic, has hollow interior, a horizontal bottom seal located below the hollow interior and a top horizontal seal located above the hollow interior. The bag can stand, preferably on or near the bottom seal, when filled with contents. A recloseable seal, such as a finger closure zipper or a slide zipper in other embodiments, is on a perimeter of the hollow interior, and between the top and bottom seals. The recloseable seal extends in a direction other than horizontal, and may extends the entire distance, or only a part of the distance, between the top horizontal seal and the bottom horizontal seal. The recloseable seal is fixed to sealed horizontal sides, or other than the sealed horizontal sides, and may be flush with the bag or extending beyond the edges of the bag. The bag has a handle above the top horizontal seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: CMD Corporation
    Inventor: John A. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20020169484
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for treatment of congestive heart failure from the right side of the heart. An implantable cardiac stimulation system with a multi-electrode lead having three or more selectable electrodes, together with apparatus for identifying an optimal subset of electrodes, apparatus for shaping a propagating wave front, and apparatus for modifying the intrinsic ventricular cardiac activation sequence, or generating simultaneous or near simultaneous pacing pulses to the septum or right ventricular outflow tract during ventricular systole in order to improve left ventricular cardiac efficiency and reduce mitral regurgitation in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. A three dimensional map of electrode placement may be calculated. A sub set of the available electrodes in the right side of the heart is selected for stimulation such that septal motion during systole is reduced or the mitral valve area is stiffened to reduce mitral regurgitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Scott Mathis, John K. Prentice, John A. Schmidt, William B. Rottenberg
  • Patent number: 6480747
    Abstract: An electrode catheter used in an endocardial procedure to map cardiac electrical activity, heart wall position, heart wall motion and tissue viability. The electrode catheter has a flexible geometric shape for mapping any cardiac chamber and can be rotated within the chamber without being re-deployed. The electrode catheter is made from joining a tube with 4 to 256 wire leads having terminal ends and coiled electrodes. The tube either has holes or a longitudinal slit so that the coiled electrodes can protrude from the central cavity of the tube. The electrode catheter ends with a tip member that is attached to the tube by a swivel connector. The tip member has tines to allow for temporary stability when in contact with a cardiac wall. The electrode catheter is conformed to a flexible shape using a jig and heating process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Quetzal Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20020124980
    Abstract: Pulps or papers, especially chemimechanical or thermomechanical pulps or papers, which still contain lignin, have enhanced resistance to yellowing when they contain an effective stabilizing amount of a hindered amine compound which preferably is a nitroxide, a hydroxylamine or an ammonium salt thereof. This performance is often further enhanced by the presence of one or more coadditives selected from the group consisting of the UV absorbers, the polymeric inhibitors, the nitrones, the fluorescent whitening agents, metal chelating agents, sulfur containing stabilizers, metal salts and diene compounds. Combinations of nitroxides, hydroxylamines or their salts, benzotriazole or benzophenone UV absorbers and a metal chelating agent are particularly effective. Selected derivatives of 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-piperidin-4-ol and selected hydroxylamine salts are novel compounds and are surprisingly effective for this purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Raymond R. Seltzer, Jean-Pierre Wolf, Cyril Heitner, John A. Schmidt, Peter F. McGarry, Glen T. Cunkle, Randall B. Nelson