Patents by Inventor Robert Earl Jones
Robert Earl Jones 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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Publication number: 20220369687Abstract: In general, this invention belongs to the tobacco production and processing sector and more specifically it refers to the method of producing cut rag tobacco for cigarettes and other products from green tobacco leaves by the innovative integration of the GLT and Primary processes, with lower investment and operational production costs, while generating cut rag tobacco with high filling power while maintaining a flavor approximately equal to that of the original tobacco.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventor: Robert Earl JONES
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Patent number: 8671566Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Publication number: 20130167372Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Patent number: 8316537Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Publication number: 20100077606Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Patent number: 7047627Abstract: In one embodiment, a method, for fabricating an implantable apparatus for delivering electrical stimulation from a pulse generator, comprises: providing a plurality of conductors, wherein at least one of the plurality of conductors passes through at least one interior passage of a body, wherein the body is formed of a first insulative material having prescribed mechanical properties; coupling at least one terminal to each conductor of the plurality of conductors, the terminals being adapted to receive electrical signals from the pulse generator, wherein adjacent terminals are separated by a second insulative material with prescribed mechanical properties that are consistent with the first insulative material; and over-molding a region of the apparatus containing the terminals with a third insulative material with prescribed mechanical properties that are consistent with the material of the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2005Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Patent number: 6981314Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Patent number: 6923098Abstract: A cutting wheel assembly for cutting elongated articles having a cylindrical housing which defines a longitudinal cavity and a circular outer periphery. A plurality of cutting blade support rings are rotatably mounted about the outer periphery of the housing. A plurality of cutting blades are mounted for radial movement on each ring and disposed at angularly spaced increments about the housing, wherein each blade is moveable between a first, non-cutting position and a second, cutting position. A manifold and valve assembly is mounted in the cavity and proximate the blades for selectively directing a pulse of fluid against individual blades at preselected angular positions to urge the blades outwardly from the non-cutting position to the cutting position. A plurality of camming components are positioned about the periphery of the housing and secured against rotation adjacent the rings.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2001Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Key Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth James McGarvey, Robert Earl Jones, Maurice Jarold Hunking
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Publication number: 20040094006Abstract: A cutting wheel assembly for cutting elongated articles includes a substantially cylindrical housing which defines a longitudinally disposed cavity and a substantially circular outer periphery. A plurality of cutting device support rings are rotatably mounted about the outer periphery of the cylindrical housing. A plurality of cutting devices are mounted for radial movement on each cutting device support ring, and disposed at angularly spaced increments about the cylindrical housing, and wherein each cutting device is radially moveable between a first retracted non-cutting position, and a second extended cutting position. A manifold and valve assembly is mounted in the longitudinally disposed cavity and proximate the cutting devices for selectively directing a pulse of fluid against individual cutting devices at a preselected angular position to urge the respective cutting devices substantially radially outwardly from the retracted non-cutting position to the extended cutting position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Kenneth James McGarvey, Robert Earl Jones, Maurice Jarold Hunking
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Publication number: 20020055765Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2002Publication date: May 9, 2002Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Publication number: 20010023368Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2001Publication date: September 20, 2001Applicant: ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Patent number: 6216045Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro