Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Stone

Thomas W. Stone 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).

  • Minimally invasive implantable neurostimulation system
    Patent number: 11957893
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: 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
  • Minimally invasive implantable neurostimulation system
    Patent number: 11957894
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: 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
  • Pupil division multiplexed imaging systems
    Patent number: 11892349
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an imaging optical system. In one aspect, the imaging optical system includes, among other things, a segmented light redirecting element configured to redirect the at least two portions of said electromagnetic radiation into substantially different directions and a segmented light separating element configured to substantially separate electromagnetic radiation into at least two portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Mitchell, Thomas W. Stone
  • Nanofabricated volume gratings
    Patent number: 11885992
    Abstract: Methods to manufacture volume transmission diffraction grating (quasi-Bragg gratings) and volume transmission diffraction gratings made by those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Stone
  • Low power compact optical communication and collision avoidance systems
    Patent number: 11726384
    Abstract: Low power and/or low footprint optical communication technologies that support short to medium range exoatmospheric communications and provide bidirectional communication with nearly spherical coverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Stone
  • Optical interconnect devices
    Patent number: 11726271
    Abstract: Improved optical interconnects obtained by replacing one or more single core fibers with one or more multicore fibers. In some instances, at least one of the optical fibers is shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Stone
  • Low footprint optical interconnects
    Patent number: 11726274
    Abstract: Compact ASIC, chip-on-board, flip-chip, interposer, and related packaging techniques are incorporated to minimize the footprint of optoelectronic interconnect devices, including the Optical Data Pipe. In addition, ruggedized packaging techniques are incorporated to increase the durability and application space for optoelectronic interconnect devices, including an Optical Data Pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall C. Veitch, Thomas W. Stone
  • Compact annular field imager optical interconnect
    Patent number: 11652129
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an optoelectronic module. In one aspect, the optoelectronic module includes an insertion member including a housing insert and an imager disposed in the housing insert, and a receiving member including an interposer, a housing disposed on the interposer, and an optoelectronic device electrically connected to said interposer. The housing of the receiving member is configured to engage and receive the housing insert of the insertion member. The optoelectronic device of the receiving member is configured to align with the imager of the insertion member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Vincentsen, Jonas D. Corl, Thomas A. Mitchell, Michelle M. Stone, Thomas W. Stone, Randall C. Veitch
  • Optical connectors
    Patent number: 11585986
    Abstract: Optical connectors that substantially preserve alignment and are easy to manufacture. The alignment system using the optical connectors disclosed herein include a first housing, a second housing and an alignment component, the said alignment component configured to provide optical alignment between the optical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonas D. Corl, David M. Vincentsen, Thomas A. Mitchell, Michelle M. Stone, Thomas W. Stone, James W. Guelzow
  • Optical angular measurement sensors
    Patent number: 11566944
    Abstract: Systems that enable observing celestial bodies during daylight or in under cloudy conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Stone
  • Pupil division multiplexed imaging systems
    Patent number: 11353359
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an imaging optical system. In one aspect, the imaging optical system includes, among other things, a segmented light redirecting element configured to redirect the at least two portions of said electromagnetic radiation into substantially different directions and a segmented light separating element configured to substantially separate electromagnetic radiation into at least two portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Mitchell, Thomas W. Stone
  • Optical interconnect devices
    Patent number: 11327250
    Abstract: Improved optical interconnects obtained by replacing one or more single core fibers with one or more multicore fibers. In some instances, at least one of the optical fibers is shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Stone
  • Low power compact optical communication and collision avoidance systems
    Patent number: 11194224
    Abstract: Low power and/or low footprint optical communication technologies that support short to medium range exoatmospheric communications and provide bidirectional communication with nearly spherical coverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Stone
  • Low footprint optical interconnects
    Patent number: 11163124
    Abstract: Compact ASIC, chip-on-board, flip-chip, interposer, and related packaging techniques are incorporated to minimize the footprint of optoelectronic interconnect devices, including the Optical Data Pipe. In addition, ruggedized packaging techniques are incorporated to increase the durability and application space for optoelectronic interconnect devices, including an Optical Data Pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall C. Veitch, Thomas W. Stone
  • Optical interconnect and connector devices
    Patent number: 11099340
    Abstract: Methods and systems for optical interconnection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Stone
  • Compact annular field imager optical interconnect
    Patent number: 11043526
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an optoelectronic module. In one aspect, the optoelectronic module includes an insertion member including a housing insert and an imager disposed in the housing insert, and a receiving member including an interposer, a housing disposed on the interposer, and an optoelectronic device electrically connected to said interposer. The housing of the receiving member is configured to engage and receive the housing insert of the insertion member. The optoelectronic device of the receiving member is configured to align with the imager of the insertion member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Vincentsen, Jonas D. Corl, Thomas A. Mitchell, Michelle M. Stone, Thomas W. Stone, Randall C. Veitch
  • Nanofabricated volume gratings
    Patent number: 10955596
    Abstract: Methods to manufacture volume transmission diffraction grating (quasi-Bragg gratings) and volume transmission diffraction gratings made by those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Stone
  • Broadband windows
    Patent number: 10847853
    Abstract: Broadband windows that transmit light simultaneously across several spectral bands are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Stone
  • Low footprint optical interconnects
    Patent number: 10775572
    Abstract: Compact ASIC, chip-on-board, flip-chip, interposer, and related packaging techniques are incorporated to minimize the footprint of optoelectronic interconnect devices, including the Optical Data Pipe. In addition, ruggedized packaging techniques are incorporated to increase the durability and application space for optoelectronic interconnect devices, including an Optical Data Pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall C. Veitch, Thomas W. Stone
  • LOW POWER COMPACT OPTICAL COMMUNICATION AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200225559
    Abstract: Low power and/or low footprint optical communication technologies that support short to medium range exoatmospheric communications and provide bidirectional communication with nearly spherical coverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Thomas W. Stone