Patents by Inventor Todd C. Robinson

Todd C. Robinson 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).

  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11236529
    Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having a slot includes a body having an insertable portion configured to be inserted into the slot of the portable electronic device, and a boss extending from the insertable portion and positioned outside of the slot. The boss is configured to attach to a lock head. The security apparatus also includes a wedge supported at least partially within the insertable portion of the body. The wedge is movable relative to the insertable portion between a first position, in which the wedge extends out of the insertable portion and is configured to engage a surface of the portable electronic device that defines the slot, and a second position, in which the wedge is retracted relative to the first position and is configured to disengage the surface of the portable electronic device that defines the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Wilson Tse, William De Meulenaere, Michael Otsuka, James Kao, Joseph A. Teresi, Alex J. Klinkman, Todd C. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20190316385
    Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device having a slot includes a body having an insertable portion configured to be inserted into the slot of the portable electronic device, and a boss extending from the insertable portion and positioned outside of the slot. The boss is configured to attach to a lock head. The security apparatus also includes a wedge supported at least partially within the insertable portion of the body. The wedge is movable relative to the insertable portion between a first position, in which the wedge extends out of the insertable portion and is configured to engage a surface of the portable electronic device that defines the slot, and a second position, in which the wedge is retracted relative to the first position and is configured to disengage the surface of the portable electronic device that defines the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Wilson Tse, William De Meulenaere, Michael Otsuka, James Kao, Joseph A. Teresi, Alex J. Klinkman, Todd C. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20170277888
    Abstract: A security device for an electronic apparatus having a port includes a housing and a connector extending from the housing. The connector is configured to couple to the port of the electronic apparatus. The security device also includes a sensor supported by the housing and operable to generate an output in response to an event detected by the sensor, and a wireless communication module supported by the housing and electrically coupled to the sensor. The wireless communication module is operable to transmit a wireless message to a remote device based on the output from the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Todd C. Robinson, Alex J. Klinkman
  • Publication number: 20160195897
    Abstract: A docking station includes a first port configured to couple to a display, a second port configured to couple to a peripheral device, a first connector configured to receive a first video signal from a first electronic device, and a second connector configured to receive a second video signal from a second electronic device. The docking station also includes a control circuit having a video processor operable to decompress video signals, a first electrical communication path formed by the first connector and the first port, and a second electrical communication path formed by the second connector, the video processor, and the first port. The first electrical communication path selectively transmits the first video signal from the first connector to the first port, and the second electrical communication path selectively transmits the second video signal from the second connector, through the video processor, and to the first port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Todd C. Robinson, Louie Yao, Jonathan Stacey
  • Publication number: 20150193027
    Abstract: A media controller for controlling an electronic device includes a body having a communication portion, a stylus portion, and a control portion. The media controller also includes a short-range communication module positioned in the communication portion, a conductive tip supported by the stylus portion, an actuator supported by the control portion, and a processor positioned within the body. The processor is coupled to the short-range communication module. The processor is operable to send a first command, while in a first mode, to the electronic device using the short-range communication module, receive a user input through the actuator, and switch from the first mode to a second mode in response to the user input. The processor is further operable to send a second command, while in the second mode, to the electronic device using the short-range communication module. The second command is different than the first command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Todd C. Robinson, Brian B. Bautista, Adam S. Weaver, Erik J. Campbell
  • Publication number: 20150116926
    Abstract: A docking system for a portable electronic device includes a dock having a housing and a lock mechanism supported by the housing. The housing is configured to couple to the portable electronic device. The lock mechanism is operable to secure the portable electronic device to the housing. The docking system also includes a wireless key operable to communicate with the dock and an actuator coupled to the lock mechanism. The actuator is operable to disengage the lock mechanism to release the portable electronic device from the housing when the wireless key communicates with the dock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Todd C. Robinson, James Kao, Adam S. Weaver, Barry Marshall
  • Publication number: 20150116927
    Abstract: A system for use with a portable electronic device includes a case having a body configured to receive the portable electronic device, a first attachment structure formed on the body, and a second attachment structure formed on the body. The system also includes a folio having a cover and an attachment member. The attachment member is engageable with the first attachment structure of the case to selectively attach the case to the folio. The system further includes a dock having a housing and a lock mechanism supported by the housing. The lock mechanism is engageable with the second attachment structure of the case to selectively attach the case to the dock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Todd C. Robinson, James Kao, Adam S. Weaver, Barry Marshall
  • Patent number: D708598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Todd C. Robinson, Brian B. Bautista, Adam S. Weaver, Erik J. Campbell
  • Patent number: D720348
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Todd C. Robinson, Brian B. Bautista, Adam S. Weaver, Erik J. Campbell