Patents by Inventor Joseph D. Robinson
Joseph D. Robinson 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: 10601680Abstract: An approach is provided for managing resiliency of an application provided by a first service provider (SP). A fail condition indicating an outage of a first service of the first SP is detected. Based on a topology mapping the first SP to a second SP and the first service to a second service of the second SP, a first API provided by the first SP is determined to have provided the first service prior to the fail condition, and a second API provided by the second SP is determined to provide the second service. The first API is disabled and the second API is activated, thereby continuing to provide a functionality of the application that had been provided by the first service prior to the fail condition being detected, even though the first SP is experiencing the fail condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Richard D. Gunjal, Dilip V. Hardikar, Baiju D. Mandalia, Madhusudan Ramakrishna, Joseph D. Robinson
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Publication number: 20180152339Abstract: An approach is provided for managing resiliency of an application provided by a first service provider (SP). A fail condition indicating an outage of a first service of the first SP is detected. Based on a topology mapping the first SP to a second SP and the first service to a second service of the second SP, a first API provided by the first SP is determined to have provided the first service prior to the fail condition, and a second API provided by the second SP is determined to provide the second service. The first API is disabled and the second API is activated, thereby continuing to provide a functionality of the application that had been provided by the first service prior to the fail condition being detected, even though the first SP is experiencing the fail condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2018Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Richard D. Gunjal, Dilip V. Hardikar, Baiju D. Mandalia, Madhusudan Ramakrishna, Joseph D. Robinson
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Patent number: 9942087Abstract: An approach is provided for managing resiliency of an application. Based on information specifying services provided by service providers (SPs) which is stored in a configuration management database, a topology mapping a first service provided by a first SP to a second service provided by a second SP is generated. Each of the first and second services provides a functionality of the application. A fail condition of the first SP is detected. Based on the topology, a first API provided by the first SP is determined to have provided the first service prior to the fail condition, and a second API provided by the second SP is determined to provide the second service. The first API provided by the first SP is disabled and the second API is activated, thereby continuing to provide the functionality of the application even though the first SP is experiencing the fail condition.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Richard D. Gunjal, Dilip V. Hardikar, Baiju D. Mandalia, Madhusudan Ramakrishna, Joseph D. Robinson
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Publication number: 20170353348Abstract: An approach is provided for managing resiliency of an application. Based on information specifying services provided by service providers (SPs) which is stored in a configuration management database, a topology mapping a first service provided by a first SP to a second service provided by a second SP is generated. Each of the first and second services provides a functionality of the application. A fail condition of the first SP is detected. Based on the topology, a first API provided by the first SP is determined to have provided the first service prior to the fail condition, and a second API provided by the second SP is determined to provide the second service. The first API provided by the first SP is disabled and the second API is activated, thereby continuing to provide the functionality of the application even though the first SP is experiencing the fail condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Richard D. Gunjal, Dilip V. Hardikar, Baiju D. Mandalia, Madhusudan Ramakrishna, Joseph D. Robinson
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Patent number: 9135042Abstract: To provision a secure customer domain in a virtualized multi-tenant environment, a virtual machine (VM) is configured for a customer in the customer domain. A first, second, and third virtual network interfaces (VNICs) are configured in the VM. The first VNIC has a first network address within a first address range selected for the customer domain and enables an application on the VM to access a second application in a second VM in the customer domain. The second VNIC enables a third application outside the customer domain to access the VM in the customer domain. The second VNIC is configured to use an addressing specification used by a server of the third application. The third VNIC enables access from the first application to a fourth application executing outside the customer domain. The third VNIC is configured to use an addressing specification used by a server of the fourth application.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Sean Donnellan, Robert K. Floyd, III, Robert P. Monaco, Holger Mueller, Joseph D. Robinson
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Publication number: 20140373007Abstract: To provision a secure customer domain in a virtualized multi-tenant environment, a virtual machine (VM) is configured for a customer in the customer domain. A first, second, and third virtual network interfaces (VNICs) are configured in the VM. The first VNIC has a first network address within a first address range selected for the customer domain and enables an application on the VM to access a second application in a second VM in the customer domain. The second VNIC enables a third application outside the customer domain to access the VM in the customer domain. The second VNIC is configured to use an addressing specification used by a server of the third application. The third VNIC enables access from the first application to a fourth application executing outside the customer domain. The third VNIC is configured to use an addressing specification used by a server of the fourth application.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Sean Donnellan, Robert K. Floyd, III, Robert P. Monaco, Holger Mueller, Joseph D. Robinson
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Patent number: 6637622Abstract: A combination card dealing shoe and protective guard plate is disclosed. An improved card follower device is also included for more effective control of the cards when the shoe is in use. The guard plate may be formed integrally with the shoe or it may be fabricated as a separate item for retrofitting attachment to an existing shoe. The plate is bifurcated and the two parts are joined by a hinge with a coil spring which urges the lower portion of the cover plate downward and inward to substantially cover the finger opening in the front panel of the shoe to conceal the card which is in position ready for dealing. The hinged portion of the cover plate has a projecting member defining an opening which is sufficient to give the dealer's thumb and/or finger access to the shoe without exposing the card that is being dealt, thus preventing one type of cheating by a dealer.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2001Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Inventor: Joseph D. Robinson
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Patent number: 5419363Abstract: A plumbing adapter for installation in series with a flexible conduit leading to a plumbing fixture, such as a toilet tank or a kitchen or bathroom sink. The adapter has a first end suitable for engagement in sealing relationship with the terminal end of the conduit and an opposite, second end configured to engage the coupling portion of the plumbing fixture in sealing relationship. A threaded side extension having an opening communicating with the water passage within the adapter is provided for coupling to an auxiliary appliance through which water is to be supplied.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1994Date of Patent: May 30, 1995Assignee: Henry M. BissellInventor: Joseph D. Robinson
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Patent number: 4592382Abstract: A miniature anti-siphon valve is disclosed which is of inexpensive manufacture, requiring only three parts which may be molded rather than machined. The valve will close to prevent reverse fluid flow when either pressure in the supply line drops below ambient air pressure or fluid flow into the valve outlet occurs. The valve operates regardless of its physical orientation, and in one embodiment may include a nozzle for use with a bidet.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1984Date of Patent: June 3, 1986Assignee: Aqua-Giene, Inc.Inventors: Sol R. Rubin, Joseph D. Robinson
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Patent number: 4124800Abstract: A method for determining the residual oil saturation of a formation by the following steps: (1) injecting radioactive water into the formation; (2) logging the gamma response of the formation; (3) chemically flooding the formation to remove substantially all of the residual oil; (4) injecting radioactive water into the formation; (5) logging the gamma response of the formation; and (6) determining the residual oil saturation from the difference in the two gamma logs.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1976Date of Patent: November 7, 1978Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Forest R. Mitchell, Joseph D. Robinson, John P. Vogiatzis
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Patent number: 4006793Abstract: A high efficiency, compact muffler apparatus for use with internal combustion engines comprises a tubular muffler housing internally divided into first, second and third longitudinal chambers by first and second transverse wall partitions. An exhaust inlet duct base axially through the upstream housing end into the first chamber and an exhaust outlet duct extends axially through the downstream housing end through the third chamber to the downstream side of the second partition. A pair of diametrically spaced, internal ducts, open at both ends, project longitudinally, out of alignment with the inlet and outlet ducts, through the two wall partitions from the first chamber, wherein upstream duct ends overlap the inlet duct, through the second chamber and into the third chamber. Several longitudinal, opposing rows of small tubular, aperture-defining elements project from each of the internal ducts in the region of the second chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1975Date of Patent: February 8, 1977Inventor: Joseph D. Robinson
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Patent number: 3947899Abstract: A kit for supplying a small quantity of temperature and pressure controlled warm water for application to body cavities, the kit containing a pressure regulating valve, an anti-syphon valve, a heater and pneumatic operated control switch, the heater maintaining an initial quantity of water in a warm state between operations.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1974Date of Patent: April 6, 1976Inventors: Joseph D. Robinson, Joseph Fleming