Patents by Inventor Joseph L. Schneider

Joseph L. Schneider 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).

  • Surgical instrument with selectively actuated gap-setting features for end effector
    Patent number: 11963691
    Abstract: A surgical instrument, has an end effector that includes an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm that moves relative to the ultrasonic blade from an opened position toward an intermediate position and a closed position. The clamp arm is offset from the ultrasonic blade to define a predetermined gap in the intermediate position between the opened position and the closed position. A clamp arm actuator connects to the clamp arm and moves from an opened configuration to a closed configuration to direct the clamp arm from the opened position toward the intermediate position and the closed position. A spacer connects with the clamp arm to inhibit movement of the clamp arm from the intermediate position toward the closed position for maintaining the predetermined gap between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Ryan M. Asher, Brian D. Black, John E. Brady, Joseph Dennis, Geni M. Giannotti, Bryce L. Heitman, Timothy S. Holland, Joseph E. Hollo, Andrew Kolpitcke, Amy M. Krumm, Jason R. Lesko, Matthew C. Miller, David A. Monroe, Ion V. Nicolaescu, Rafael J. Ruiz Ortiz, Matthew S. Schneider, Richard C. Smith, Shawn C. Snyder, Sarah A. Worthington, Monica L. Rivard, Fajian Zhang
  • Uroflowmeter
    Patent number: 11925465
    Abstract: Uroflowmeters and methods for processing data generated therefrom are disclosed. In one aspect, the uroflowmeter is a handheld device. The uroflowmeter includes a handle, a flow chamber coupled to the handle, and a sensor associated with the flow chamber that detects a parameter of urine received in the flow chamber. The uroflowmeter may include both reusable and disposable components. As a uroflowmeter it can identify and record data corresponding to the rate of flow over the measured duration of a void of urine, but may also timestamp the voiding act and communicate the data to an external data collection center for additional analysis and incorporation into a comprehensive voiding report or voiding diary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: ClearTrac Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brent Laing, John Green, Paul R. Johnson, Robert John Smith, Robert Edwin Schneider, Magnus Hargis, Elise Geolat Edson, Elizabeth A. O'Brien, Joseph L. Kapushion
  • Electronic monitor mounting configuration
    Patent number: 7027310
    Abstract: An apparatus for permitting both base and flush mounting a device to a surface is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a case housing a device and a frame. The frame is configured to attach to the case in both a base mounting and flush mounting configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Woodward Governor Company
    Inventor: Joseph L. Schneider
  • Compound mounting bracket for a solenoid
    Patent number: 6612528
    Abstract: A compound mounting bracket for attaching a solenoid to a structure is disclosed. The compound mounting bracket comprises a first and second plate, each having a first edge and a second distal edge. The second distal edge of the first plate is connectable to a first mounting point on a solenoid. The second distal edge of the second plate extends in a direction generally transverse to the first edge of the second plate, thereby defining a dihedral angle between the first plate and the second plate. The second plate is connectable at its second distal edge to a second mounting point on the solenoid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Synchro-Start Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Terence L. Collins, Peter J. Stocco, Joseph L. Schneider, Richard P. Kolb
  • COMPOUND MOUNTING BRACKET FOR A SOLENOID
    Publication number: 20030132358
    Abstract: A compound mounting bracket for attaching a solenoid to a structure is disclosed. The compound mounting bracket comprises a first and second plate, each having a first edge and a second distal edge. The second distal edge of the first plate is connectable to a first mounting point on a solenoid. The second distal edge of the second plate extends in a direction generally transverse to the first edge of the second plate, thereby defining a dihedral angle between the first plate and the second plate. The second plate is connectable at its second distal edge to a second mounting point on the solenoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: Terence L. Collins, Peter J. Stocco, Joseph L. Schneider, Richard P. Kolb
  • Compound mounting bracket for a solenoid
    Patent number: D474398
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Synchro-Start Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Terence L. Collins, Peter J. Stocco, Joseph L. Schneider, Richard P. Kolb