John D Beck

US Patent:

6876213, Apr 5, 2005

Filed:

Feb 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/368100

Inventors:

John P. Beck - Savage MN, US

Assignee:

JohnsTech International Corporation - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G01R031/02

US Classification:

324755, 324754

Abstract:

An actuator for use in an IC package test fixture has a base element and a float. The float is attached to the base element with a gimbaled mount. At least one resilient element such as a compression spring biases the float away from the base element and against a retainer. The float has a presser surface for pressing against an IC package surface opposite the IC package contacts, to thereby force the contacts of the IC package against test contacts. The float's gimbaled mount in one embodiment provides up to two rotational degrees of freedom and one translational degree of freedom in the motion of the float. The resilient element provides a predetermined preload force at the presser surface.

US Patent:

20060016953, Jan 26, 2006

Filed:

Jul 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/181817

Inventors:

John Beck - Elmhurst IL, US
Sedefka Beck - Elmhurst IL, US

International Classification:

A47B 97/04

US Classification:

248460000

Abstract:

A portable device for desk supplies. The device is strategically provided with plural compartments of different sizes that permit a user to keep all activity or office supplies in an organized array while the device is moved from one location to another, i.e. from a child's room to the kitchen table. Utilizing clamp members, the device can be attached to almost any horizontal, planar surface such as a kitchen or dining room table. The device can be located at the side of the table leaving the tabletop unobstructed for work (or play) activity.

US Patent:

20100042183, Feb 18, 2010

Filed:

Oct 27, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/259258

Inventors:

John P. BECK - Savage MN, US

Assignee:

ENVOY MEDICAL CORPORATION - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

US Classification:

607 57

Abstract:

Apparatus, systems, and methods having or using an improved implantable middle ear transducer for driving an ossicular chain bone to assist in aiding hearing. One embodiment of the present invention is a transducer assembly for converting electrical signals to mechanical vibrations which can be coupled, for example, to the stapes to provide audible frequency vibrations to the cochlea. One transducer assembly includes a pair of fins or gussets coupled to opposite sides of a transducer in the direction of unwanted movement of the transducer. The base of the transducer may be coupled to a base member while the fins have free edges that are near to but not coupled to the base member. Some fins are triangular shaped. The fins may not substantially inhibit vibration in the preferred plane, but can inhibit unwanted vibrations in a plane orthogonal to the preferred direction which can substantially include a plane containing the fins.

US Patent:

20100174341, Jul 8, 2010

Filed:

Dec 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/650045

Inventors:

Stephen L. Bolea - Watertown MN, US
Thomas B. Hoegh - Edina MN, US
Brian D. Kuhnley - Maple Grove MN, US
Dale G. Suilmann - Elk River MN, US
Bruce J. Persson - Dresser WI, US
John P. Beck - Savage MN, US
Sidney F. Hauschild - St. Paul MN, US
Paula M. Kaplan - St. Paul MN, US
Adam K. Hoyhtya - Shoreview MN, US
Wondimeneh Tesfayesus - St. Paul MN, US
Robert E. Atkinson - White Bear lake MN, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/36

US Classification:

607 42

Abstract:

Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea.

US Patent:

20110160794, Jun 30, 2011

Filed:

Dec 29, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/980840

Inventors:

Stephen L. Bolea - Watertown MN, US
Thomas B. Hoegh - Edina MN, US
Brian D. Kuhnley - Maple Grove MN, US
Dale G. Suilmann - Elk River MN, US
Bruce J. Persson - Dresser WI, US
John P. Beck - Savage MN, US
Sidney F. Hauschild - St. Paul MN, US
Paula M. Kaplan - St. Paul MN, US
Adam K. Hoyhtya - Shoreview MN, US
Wondimeneh Tesfayesus - St. Paul MN, US
Robert E. Atkinson - White Bear Lake MN, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/36

US Classification:

607 42

Abstract:

Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea.

US Patent:

20120192874, Aug 2, 2012

Filed:

May 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/106460

Inventors:

Stephen L. BOLEA - Watertown MN, US
Thomas B. Hoegh - Edina MN, US
Brian D. Kuhnley - Maple Grove MN, US
Dale G. Suilmann - Elk River MN, US
Bruce J. Persson - Shoreview MN, US
John P. Beck - Prior Lake MN, US
Sidney F. Hauschild - Cottage Grove MN, US
Wondimeneh Tesfayesus - St. Paul MN, US
Jason J. Skubitz - Arden Hills MN, US
Mark R. Bosshard - Shoreview MN, US
Daniel A. Parrish - Bloomington MN, US
Robert E. Atkinson - White Bear Lake MN, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/36
A61M 16/00
A61F 5/56

US Classification:

128848, 607 62, 607 42, 12820216

Abstract:

Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The system is adapted to send an electrical signal from an implanted neurostimulator through a stimulation lead to a patient's nerve at an appropriate phase of the respiratory cycle based on input from a respiration sensing lead. External components are adapted for wireless communication with the neurostimulator. The neurostimulator is adapted to deliver therapeutic stimulation based on inputs.

US Patent:

20130085546, Apr 4, 2013

Filed:

Oct 2, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/633670

Inventors:

Stephen Bolea - Watertown MN, US
Wondimeneh Tesfayesus - St. Paul MN, US
John Beck - Prior Lake MN, US
Thomas Hoegh - Edina MN, US
Robert Atkinson - White Bear Lake MN, US
Sidney Hauschild - St. Paul MN, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/36

US Classification:

607 42

Abstract:

Devices and methods for improving the coupling between the soft palate and the genioglossus. This may be accomplished, for example, but shortening or stiffening the palatoglossal arch. Improved coupling between the soft palate and the genioglossus may be beneficial to a patient suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a stand-alone procedure, or in combination procedures and devices that cause anterior displacement of the tongue such as hypoglossal nerve stimulation, genioglossus advancement surgery, mandibular advancement surgery, mandibular advancement (oral) appliances, etc.

US Patent:

55588883, Sep 24, 1996

Filed:

Jun 27, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/266966

Inventors:

John P. Beck - Savage MN

Assignee:

Rosemount Aerospace Inc. - Burnsville MN

International Classification:

B29C 4523

US Classification:

425549

Abstract:

A clamp for clamping heater assemblies onto cylindrical bodies such as injection molding nozzles that require heating. The clamp includes a mandrel that slips over the nozzle, and has a heater wound on the exterior. The mandrel has a longitudinal slit that will permit the bore of the mandrel to be reduced in size when a lateral width of the slit is reduced. The mandrel carries outwardly facing cam surfaces, and an overlying sleeve has inwardly facing cam surfaces which mate, and upon relative longitudinal movement, the cam surfaces cause the lateral width of the slit to reduce and clamp the mandrel onto the nozzle. The clamping can be effected by differential movement due to differences in thermal expansion of the mandrel and the sleeve, or by mechanical movement of the sleeve relative to the mandrel to obtain the cam action.