Patents by Inventor Richard A. Schmidt

Richard 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).

  • Method and System for Diagnosis of Lower Urinary Tract Dysregulation and Related Conditions
    Publication number: 20090036767
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a system and method for diagnosing lower urinary system conditions by receiving urodynamic data and subjective symptomatic impressions concerning a patient. The system and method then assigns weighted point values to the urodynamic data, for example, urethal pressure profiles due to sphincter contraction conditions such as urgency (2) and stress incontinence (4), and the subjective symptomatic impressions, quantifies norms for lower urinary system function, as a whole or in part, and quantifies recognized pathologies of lower urinary system conditions as degrees of departure from the norms. The system and method then determines a lower urinary system condition diagnosis of the patient, as a function of the degrees of departure from the norms, by invoking a set of rules to compare the weighted point values assigned and the quantified norms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Richard A. Schmidt
  • METHOD FOR STARTING UP AT LEAST ONE FIELD DEVICE
    Publication number: 20090031152
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for starting up of at least one first field instrument, wherein the method comprises the step of signaling a firs demand for electrical power output of the first field instrument over a first port to a supply unit. According to this method, the first field instrument is previously connected to the supply unit over the first port by means of a first communication connection. In addition, the reception of the power output is effected according to the first demand for power output by the first field instrument over the first communication connection and the first port, by which the first filed instrument is activated. In an additional step, a power usage unit of the first field instrument is assigned to the first port, wherein the power usage unit is provided as consumer load for the power output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bolderl-Ermel, Michael Kasper, Jurgen Schimmer, Richard Schmidt
  • Use of Botulinum Toxin Therapy for Treatment of Recalcitrant Voiding Dysfunction
    Publication number: 20090028974
    Abstract: The present invention related to methods for treating neurological-urological conditions. This is accomplished by administration of at least one neurotoxin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
    Inventor: Richard A. Schmidt
  • Use of Neurotoxin Therapy for Treatment of Urologic and Related Disorders
    Publication number: 20090004312
    Abstract: The present invention related to methods for treating neurological-urological conditions. This is accomplished by administration of at least one neurotoxin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
    Inventor: Richard A. Schmidt
  • Use of neurotoxin therapy for treatment of urological-neurological disorders associated with prostate cancer
    Patent number: 7470431
    Abstract: The present invention related to methods for treating neurological-urological conditions associated with prostate cancer or methods of treatment of prostate cancer, which is accomplished by administration of botulinum toxin to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado
    Inventors: Richard A. Schmidt, The Regents of the University of Colorado, legal representative
  • Use of neurotoxin therapy for treatment of urologic and related disorders related to lowering elevated bladder pressure
    Patent number: 7455845
    Abstract: The present invention related to methods for treating neurological-urological conditions, including urinary retention. This is accomplished by administration of a botulinum toxin into the lower urinary tract of a patient with urinary retention, including the bladder or urinary sphincter and the bladder wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado
    Inventors: David Allen, legal representative, Richard A. Schmidt
  • Use of neurotoxin therapy for treatment of urologic and related disorders related to neurogenic bladder dysfunction
    Patent number: 7449192
    Abstract: The present invention related to methods for treating neurological-urological conditions, including neurogenic bladder dysfunction. This is accomplished by administration of a botulinum toxin into the lower urinary tract of a patient with a neurogenic bladder dysfunction, including the bladder or urinary sphincter and the bladder wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado
    Inventor: Richard A. Schmidt
  • X-ray source focal spot deflection methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 7447297
    Abstract: A method includes performing an at least partially automated method to synchronize an x-ray source focal spot (FS) position to a FS deflection feedback signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Bruce Matthew Dunham, Jonathan Richard Schmidt
  • Method and system for diagnosis of lower urinary tract dysregulation and related conditions
    Patent number: 7431701
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a system and method for diagnosing lower urinary system conditions by receiving urodynamic data and subjective symptomatic impressions concerning a patient. The system and method then assigns weighted point values to the urodynamic data, for example, urethal pressure profiles due to sphincter contraction conditions such as urgency (2) and stress incontinence (4), and the subjective symptomatic impressions, quantifies norms for lower urinary system function, as a whole or in part, and quantifies recognized pathologies of lower urinary system conditions as degrees of departure from the norms. The system and method then determines a lower urinary system condition diagnosis of the patient, as a function of the degrees of departure from the norms, by invoking a set of rules to compare the weighted point values assigned and the quantified norms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventor: Richard A. Schmidt
  • Use of botulinum toxin therapy for treatment of recalcitrant voiding dysfunction
    Patent number: 7429387
    Abstract: The present invention related to methods for treating neurological-urological conditions. This is accomplished by administration of at least one neurotoxin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado
    Inventor: Richard A. Schmidt
  • Submerged hooks
    Patent number: 7422783
    Abstract: Articles having cooperative fasteners are described. The cooperative fasteners comprise an elongated fastening strip with male fasteners extending from a first surface and foam disposed on the first surface, where at least a portion of the foam extends to a height greater than the height of the male fastener elements. In some instances the article is a hat, a mat, a bag, a garment, or a hair roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Velcro Industries B.V.
    Inventors: Heidi S. Tremblay, Richard Schmidt, Wallace L. Kurtz, Jr., William H. Shepard
  • GAS PERMEABLE MEMBRANE
    Publication number: 20080202262
    Abstract: A gas permeable membrane comprising a thin polymeric coating on a microporous backing, said gas permeable membrane being permeable permitting for oxygen and carbon dioxide at different flow rates, wherein the gas permeable membrane is made from a copolymer of a polyether and a polyamide enables the achievement of a controlled atmosphere in a cargo region, wherein the membrane is able to obtain and hold low concentrations of carbon dioxide and of oxygen in the atmosphere in the cargo region and to produce an “ideal” or optimum storage atmosphere which will ensure a retardation of respiratory activity within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Schmidt, Gert Jorgensen, Dorothea Catharina Nymeijer, Hendrikus Henry Maria Rolevink
  • Method and apparatus to control radiation tube focal spot size
    Patent number: 7409043
    Abstract: A method for controlling focal spot size changes of an x-ray source in an imaging system includes measuring focal spot sizes as a function of a plurality of x-ray source operating parameters, determining a calibration table or transfer function utilizing the measured focal spot sizes as a function of the plurality of x-ray tube operating parameters, and utilizing the calibration table or transfer function to control focal spot size variations during operation of the imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Bruce Matthew Dunham, Jonathan Richard Schmidt, Sergio Lemaitre
  • Use of Neurotoxin Therapy for Treatment of Urologic and Related Disorders
    Publication number: 20080177248
    Abstract: The present invention related to methods for treating neurological-urological conditions. This is accomplished by administration of at least one neurotoxin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Richard A. Schmidt
  • Power Handling Methods and Apparatus
    Publication number: 20080112537
    Abstract: Apparatus includes a fixed computed tomography (CT) system including a storage device configured to share power delivery with an input power line in order to reduce peak load requirements of the input power line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Jason Stuart Katcha, Jonathan Richard Schmidt
  • Method of doing business by distributing high energy gas fracturing devices
    Publication number: 20080103948
    Abstract: A method of doing business by making a wireline service company's use of high energy gas fracturing devices available to well owners. The method starts with owning high energy gas fracturing packets made of a shell at least partially filled with propellant and shipping at least 10 of the packets to the wireline service company, but retaining ownership. The wireline service company is permitted to assemble a high energy gas fracturing device that incorporates the packets. When the wireline service company uses one of the devices to fracture a well, the well owner is charged for the packets, which are destroyed by the use. The wireline service company is permitted to bill for its service in using the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Adam C. Schimdt, Richard A. Schmidt
  • Pump testing apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7363807
    Abstract: A pump testing apparatus includes a support structure having a first passageway having an inlet, an outlet, and an opening for receiving a pressure gauge, and a second passageway having an inlet, an outlet and an opening for receiving a vacuum gauge; a pressure gauge operatively connected with the opening of the first passageway; a vacuum gauge operatively connected with the opening of the second passageway; first valve means for controlling the flow of fuel from the inlet to the outlet of the first passageway; and second valve means for controlling the flow of fuel from the inlet to the outlet of the second passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Sid Harvey Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Schmidt
  • Methods and apparatus for fast rotation speed scanners
    Publication number: 20080095314
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for an imaging system are provided. The imaging system includes a gantry having a stationary member coupled to a rotating member. The rotating member has an opened area proximate an axis about which the rotating member rotates. An x-ray source provided on the rotating member. An x-ray detector may be disposed on the rotating member and configured to receive x-rays from the x-ray source. A rotary transformer having circumferentially disposed primary and secondary windings may form part of a contactless power transfer system that rotates the rotatable portion of the gantry at very high speeds, the primary winding being disposed on the stationary member and the secondary winding being disposed on the rotating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Jason Stuart Katcha, Bruce Matthew Dunham, Robert Senzig, Jonathan Richard Schmidt, Thomas Louis Toth, David Michael Hoffman, Phil E. Pearson, Jiang Hsieh
  • Unified session detail records
    Publication number: 20080056241
    Abstract: A unified session detail records of a multi-hop session is provided. The multi-hop session may be established through multiple nodes in a VoIP network. Each node may generate session detail records for the legs of the multi-hop session that are connected to the node. The nodes on the path of the multi-hop call may send the record to a single node to consolidate the session detail records of the legs of the multi-hop call in the single node so that the single node can provide unified session detail records of the multi-hop session. By providing unified session detail records, the user does not need to track down the nodes that are on the path of the multi-hop call to obtain the session detail records of the multi-hop session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: BlueNote Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Haddad, Pradeep Kumar, Richard Schmidt
  • X-ray source focal spot deflection methods and apparatus
    Publication number: 20080031419
    Abstract: A method includes performing an at least partially automated method to synchronize an x-ray source focal spot (FS) position to a FS deflection feedback signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Bruce Matthew Dunham, Jonathan Richard Schmidt