Patents by Inventor Susan P. Schmidt

Susan P. 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).

  • Impact inserter mechanism for implantation of a biomedical device
    Patent number: 5361760
    Abstract: The specification discloses an impact inserter for implanting a biomedical device such as a three-dimensional electrode device into a biological tissue. An electrode device useful as a neuron interface or as a cortical implant, and which may be implanted using the inserter, is also disclosed. The inserter includes an impact transfer mass for placement in contact with the rear side of the biomedical device, and a piston mechanism operably arranged and configured to strike the impact transfer mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Richard A. Normann, Patrick J. Rousche, Kenneth W. Horch, Susan P. Schmidt