Patents by Inventor John W. Schmidt

John W. 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).

  • 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
  • Publication number: 20240118463
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel J. Schmidt, Caleb T. Nelson, Kevin W. Gotrik, Raymond J. Kenney, John A. Wheatley, Kenneth A. Epstein, Gary T. Boyd, Corey D. Balts
  • Patent number: 11956251
    Abstract: An internet service provider (ISP) is configured to analyze data sent by a user to determine a subscriber account associated with the data and a user associated with the data. A database is then queried to determine the number of users of the subscriber account, with a number above a threshold indicating a likely theft of service. This automatic process is accompanied by automated messaging to the user with information as to the measures taken and remedial options. The messaging may be different dependent on whether the user is deemed to be an authorized user having subscriber account administration rights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: PERFTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Schmidt, John A. Murphy, Henry M. Donzis, Lewis T. Donzis, Peter W. Baron, Rodney D. Frey
  • Patent number: 11947135
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Daniel J. Schmidt, Caleb T. Nelson, Kevin W. Gotrik, Raymond J. Kenney, John A. Wheatley, Kenneth A. Epstein, Gary T. Boyd, Corey D. Balts
  • Publication number: 20100106535
    Abstract: A system, process, computer program and a data storage medium with a computer program for handling baggage for a transport vehicle, the baggage container having a predetermined size and shape. Also disclosed is a container for one or more travel items on a transport vehicle, including a hollow receptacle having an aperture through which travel items can be received and stored in the container and a locking device for inhibiting removal of the travel items from the container, the container being of a predetermined size and shape. Also disclosed is an access port for a container including a container engaging member and an access member, wherein the access member inhibits access to the contents of the container through an aperture in the container engaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Lorquon Holdings Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: John W. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7254919
    Abstract: A unitary, one-piece anchor for connecting a roof truss or other building structural member to a cementitious wall to resist uplift and lateral forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: United Steel Products Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Lutz, John W. Schmidt, III
  • Patent number: 6644583
    Abstract: A tensioning device for providing tension to a length of running cable or line (e.g., wire rope) as it is being wound onto a drum. The tensioning device has a tubular housing in two longitudinal halves, the tubular housing halves hingeably joined along one set of adjacent edges by a hinge means and closeable along the second set of adjacent edges by a clamp means. A removable inner sleeve for receiving and compressing stock in two longitudinal halves, each sleeve half closely received in and lines the interior surface of each tubular housing half. The inner sleeve contains an axial bore equally along its length between the two sleeve halves. The combination of the hinge and clamp means closes the housing halves, compressing the inner sleeves. Anchor rings are mounted on the housing for fixing the device against movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: John W. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20030132335
    Abstract: A tensioning device for providing tension to a length of running cable or line (e.g., wire rope) as it is being wound onto a drum. The tensioning device has a tubular housing in two longitudinal halves, the tubular housing halves hingeably joined along one set of adjacent edges by a hinge means and closeable along the second set of adjacent edges by a clamp means. A removable inner sleeve for receiving and compressing stock in two longitudinal halves, each sleeve half closely received in and lines the interior surface of each tubular housing half. The inner sleeve contains an axial bore equally along its length between the two sleeve halves. The combination of the hinge and clamp means closes the housing halves, compressing the inner sleeves. Anchor rings are mounted on the housing for fixing the device against movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: John W. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 5853227
    Abstract: A wheel, wheel bearing and axle assembly wherein a cleaning and lubricating fluid passageway is provided axially into the outer end of the axle bolt of the assembly and through the latter radially outwardly through a passageway through a wheel bearing spacer carried by the axle bolt and between the latter and a shroud member surrounding the spacer so that the fluid is directed to the bearings on side of the spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Inventor: John W. Schmidt, III
  • Patent number: 5595166
    Abstract: An improved speargun breach mechanism to prevent binding and increase the guns accuracy. The breach mechanism includes a pivotally mounted trigger and latch. The latch pivots between a cocked position and a firing position upon operation of the trigger. A spear cradle is mounted to the latch and has a generally semi-circular cross-section which closely receives the spear shaft to resist twisting movement of the latch and improve accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: E. Douglas Hougen
    Inventors: John W. Schmidt, III, Morgan R. Griesinger
  • Patent number: 5372118
    Abstract: A dual barrel speargun including an improved breach mechanism to prevent binding and an improved muzzle portion to increase speargun accuracy and decrease reload time. Also included is an improved safety mechanism whereby the safeties remain effective even after the triggers are partially depressed. The disclosed speargun is capable of converting from a fixed length tether to a spool type tether within seconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Assignee: E. Douglas Hougen
    Inventors: John W. Schmidt, III, Morgan R. Griesinger
  • Patent number: 4619532
    Abstract: A paint shaker has a base on which is mounted a motor support plate by four vertical compression springs. A vertically oriented electric motor depends from the motor mounting plate and has an eccentric flyweight secured to its output shaft above the motor mounting plate. A container support plate is mounted on the motor support plate by four additional vertical compression springs that are stiffer than the lower springs. A frame structure is mounted on the container support plate to enable clamping one or more containers thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1986
    Assignee: Everett Douglas Hougen
    Inventor: John W. Schmidt, III