Patents by Inventor Daryl S. Bell

Daryl S. Bell 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: 10915862
    Abstract: A system for documenting product usage of a product is disclosed. The system can include a memory device configured to store an acoustic signature model. The acoustic signature model can be representative of an acoustic profile of the product emitted during use of the product. The system can also include an auditory capture mechanism and a processor. The auditory capture mechanism can be configured to monitor a product use environment for a potential use sound profile and capture the potential use sound profile. The processor can be configured to analyze the captured potential use sound profile in relation to the acoustic signature model and to signal a qualifying match when the captured potential use sound profile meets the acoustic signature model. The system can be configured to document a product usage when the processor signals the qualifying match.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Long, Jonathan D. Boulos, Jose A. Corella, III, Daryl S. Bell, Joseph P. Fell
  • Publication number: 20210012283
    Abstract: A system for documenting product usage of a product is disclosed. The system can include a memory device configured to store an acoustic signature model. The acoustic signature model can be representative of an acoustic profile of the product emitted during use of the product. The system can also include an auditory capture mechanism and a processor. The auditory capture mechanism can be configured to monitor a product use environment for a potential use sound profile and capture the potential use sound profile. The processor can be configured to analyze the captured potential use sound profile in relation to the acoustic signature model and to signal a qualifying match when the captured potential use sound profile meets the acoustic signature model. The system can be configured to document a product usage when the processor signals the qualifying match.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew M. Long, Jonathan D. Boulos, Jose A. Corella, III, Daryl S. Bell, Joseph P. Fell
  • Patent number: 7077139
    Abstract: A disposable face mask includes a mask body covering substantially a nose, mouth, and chin of a wearer, and an extension provided with the mask body. The extension is configured to encircle a back of a wearer's head and to substantially cover a wearer's cheeks, jaw, and ears. A substantial portion of the extension is formed from a resilient material treated with a repellant agent to prevent contaminants from entering or exiting such treated portion of the extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Amante, Daryl S. Bell, Naveen Agarwal, Jeffrey M. Willis
  • Patent number: 7044131
    Abstract: A disposable face mask includes a mask body covering substantially a nose and mouth of a wearer, and a connecting means included with the mask body. The connecting means includes a pair of ties, an elastic cord, and/or an extension having lateral panels which have a connectable section. A cord is coupled to and extends between at least one pair of lateral panels. The connecting means is configured to releasable encircle a back of a wearer's head to hold a mask body in position over a wearer's nose and mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Louis Griesbach, III, Daryl S. Bell
  • Patent number: 6941949
    Abstract: A disposable face mask includes a mask body covering substantially a nose, mouth, and chin of a wearer, and an extension provided with the mask body. The extension is configured to encircle a back of a wearer's head and to substantially cover a wearer's cheeks, jaw, and ears. A substantial portion of the extension is formed from a resilient material treated with a repellant agent to prevent contaminants from entering or exiting such treated portion of the extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Amante, Daryl S. Bell, Naveen Agarwal, Jeffrey M. Willis
  • Publication number: 20040255944
    Abstract: A disposable face mask includes a mask body covering substantially a nose and mouth of a wearer, and a connecting means included with the mask body. The connecting means includes a pair of ties, an elastic cord, and/or an extension having lateral panels which have a connectable section. A cord is coupled to and extends between at least one pair of lateral panels. The connecting means is configured to releasable encircle a back of a wearer's head to hold a mask body in position over a wearer's nose and mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Henry Louis Griesbach, Daryl S. Bell
  • Publication number: 20040216744
    Abstract: A disposable face mask includes a mask body covering substantially a nose, mouth, and chin of a wearer, and an extension provided with the mask body. The extension is configured to encircle a back of a wearer's head and to substantially cover a wearer's cheeks, jaw, and ears. A substantial portion of the extension is formed from a resilient material treated with a repellant agent to prevent contaminants from entering or exiting such treated portion of the extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Michael A. Amante, Daryl S. Bell, Naveen Agarwal, Jeffrey M. Willis
  • Patent number: 6763970
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for dispensing face masks. The system includes a stack of masks arranged within an interior of a container. The container has a dispensing opening therein for the withdrawal of a single or a specific plurality of masks. The ties of the masks within the stack are arranged so that they extend along the interior walls of the container and rest upon the furthest surface of the mask furthest away from the dispensing opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda G. Harris, Michael A. Amante, Daryl S. Bell
  • Publication number: 20040118405
    Abstract: A disposable face mask includes a mask body covering substantially a nose, mouth, and chin of a wearer, and an extension provided with the mask body. The extension is configured to encircle a back of a wearer's head and to substantially cover a wearer's cheeks, jaw, and ears. A substantial portion of the extension is formed from a resilient material treated with a repellant agent to prevent contaminants from entering or exiting such treated portion of the extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Michael A. Amante, Daryl S. Bell, Naveen Agarwal, Jeffrey M. Willis
  • Publication number: 20040102747
    Abstract: A liner adapted for insertion into a crotch portion of thong underwear for absorbing bodily fluids and protecting the garment from such fluids. The liner includes a left liner edge and a right liner edge converging downward toward an apex of the liner. The liner is sized and configured such that upon insertion of the liner into the crotch portion, the liner apex contacts the crotch portion at a location adjacent a lower end of the crotch portion, the left liner edge does not extend laterally out beyond a left garment edge, the right liner edge does not extend laterally out beyond a right garment edge, and the liner apex is not overlapping with the web of the thong underwear that extends between the buttocks of the wearer. These fit characteristics ensure that the liner does not extend beyond the edges of the thong underwear or onto the web, thereby minimizing irritation of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl S. Bell, Kenneth R. Casson, Jeremy S. LeMere
  • Publication number: 20040099677
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for dispensing face masks. The system includes a stack of masks arranged within an interior of a container. The container has a dispensing opening therein for the withdrawal of a single or a specific plurality of masks. The ties of the masks within the stack are arranged so that they extend along the interior walls of the container and rest upon the furthest surface of the mask furthest away from the dispensing opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda G. Harris, Michael A. Amante, Daryl S. Bell
  • Patent number: D507051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl S. Bell, Kenneth R. Casson, Jeremy S. LeMere
  • Patent number: D498841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl S. Bell, Kenneth R. Casson, Jeremy S. LeMere