Patents by Inventor Jean Atkins
Jean Atkins 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).
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Patent number: 11935658Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system are disclosed. The method, when implemented in a computer system, includes obtaining patient information (where the patient information comprises symptom information), and identifying a medication. The medication is identified by searching a medication information database using the symptom information.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Inventors: James H. Atkins, Jr., Lori Jean Atkins
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Publication number: 20230089421Abstract: A method of manufacturing a nasal drip pad includes selecting an estimation element, selecting an absorbent element, selecting a positioning element, selecting one or more formable members, attaching the one or more formable members to the positioning element, attaching a first end of the positioning element to a first end of the absorbent element at a first attachment point and a second end of the positioning element to a second end of the absorbent element at a second attachment point, and attaching the estimation element to the absorbent element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Lori Jean Atkins, James H. Atkins, JR.
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Patent number: 11219559Abstract: An apparatus that includes an absorber, a positioner, and an estimator, where the positioner and estimator are coupled to the absorber. The absorber includes absorbent material configured to capture nasal drainage. The positioner places the absorber in proximity to a person's nose. The estimator provides an indication of an amount of drainage captured by the absorber.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: ENT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: Lori Jean Atkins, James H. Atkins, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210275398Abstract: An apparatus that includes a container portion and a coupler portion. The container and coupler are, in one embodiment, mated via an adapter that includes a one-way valve. The coupler includes a second one-way valve. In use, a fluid source, such as a vial, is connected to the coupler. An air source, such as a syringe is also connected to the coupler. Air from the syringe is introduced to the vial via the second one-way valve. The second one-way valve prevents fluid from the vial from being drawn into the syringe. Introduction of air from the syringe into the vial forces fluid from the vial into the container via the first one-way valve. The first one-way valve prevents the fluid from escaping the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: James H. Atkins, JR., Lori Jean Atkins
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Patent number: 11013665Abstract: An apparatus that includes a container portion and a coupler portion. The container and coupler are, in one embodiment, mated via an adapter that includes a one-way valve. The coupler includes a second one-way valve. In use, a fluid source, such as a vial, is connected to the coupler. An air source, such as a syringe is also connected to the coupler. Air from the syringe is introduced to the vial via the second one-way valve. The second one-way valve prevents fluid from the vial from being drawn into the syringe. Introduction of air from the syringe into the vial forces fluid from the vial into the container via the first one-way valve. The first one-way valve prevents the fluid from escaping the container.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: ENT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLCInventors: James H. Atkins, Jr., Lori Jean Atkins
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Publication number: 20190175449Abstract: An apparatus that includes a container portion and a coupler portion. The container and coupler are, in one embodiment, mated via an adapter that includes a one-way valve. The coupler includes a second one-way valve. In use, a fluid source, such as a vial, is connected to the coupler. An air source, such as a syringe is also connected to the coupler. Air from the syringe is introduced to the vial via the second one-way valve. The second one-way valve prevents fluid from the vial from being drawn into the syringe. Introduction of air from the syringe into the vial forces fluid from the vial into the container via the first one-way valve. The first one-way valve prevents the fluid from escaping the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: James H. Atkins, JR., Lori Jean Atkins
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Patent number: 10085915Abstract: An apparatus that includes a container portion and a coupler portion. The container and coupler are, in one embodiment, mated via an adapter that includes a one-way valve. The coupler includes a second one-way valve. In use, a fluid source, such as a vial, is connected to the coupler. An air source, such as a syringe is also connected to the coupler. Air from the syringe is introduced to the vial via the second one-way valve. The second one-way valve prevents fluid from the vial from being drawn into the syringe. Introduction of air from the syringe into the vial forces fluid from the vial into the container via the first one-way valve. The first one-way valve prevents the fluid from escaping the container.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: ENT Solutions Group, LLCInventors: James H. Atkins, Jr., Lori Jean Atkins
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Publication number: 20160296383Abstract: An apparatus that includes an absorber, a positioner, and an estimator, where the positioner and estimator are coupled to the absorber. The absorber includes absorbent material configured to capture nasal drainage. The positioner places the absorber in proximity to a person's nose. The estimator provides an indication of an amount of drainage captured by the absorber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Lori Jean Atkins, James H. Atkins, JR.
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Publication number: 20160296421Abstract: An apparatus that includes a container portion and a coupler portion. The container and coupler are, in one embodiment, mated via an adapter that includes a one-way valve. The coupler includes a second one-way valve. In use, a fluid source, such as a vial, is connected to the coupler. An air source, such as a syringe is also connected to the coupler. Air from the syringe is introduced to the vial via the second one-way valve. The second one-way valve prevents fluid from the vial from being drawn into the syringe. Introduction of air from the syringe into the vial forces fluid from the vial into the container via the first one-way valve. The first one-way valve prevents the fluid from escaping the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: James H. Atkins, JR., Lori Jean Atkins
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Patent number: 5699416Abstract: A method for selecting one of a plurality of line identification (ID) databases for validation of an operator-assisted call billed to a ported directory number account comprises determining whether billing information received from a caller is directory number-based. If the billing information is directory number-based, an operator services system (OSS) queries a number portability database to retrieve available routing information associated with billing information provided by the caller. The routing information is used to access a billing acceptance database which stores a list of those service providers which allow the OSS to access their customer data. If the OSS is able to access an identified service provider's data, the routing information received from the number portability database is used to route a billing validation request to a selected one of the plurality of line ID databases.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1995Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: AT&T Corp.Inventor: Jean Atkins
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Patent number: 5487107Abstract: When a telephone caller charges a call to a commercial credit card an announcement which includes the name of the credit card issuer is supplied to the caller after the validation of the credit card. In a preferred embodiment, the issuer of the commercial credit card is identified, for purposes of announcing its name, by examining the prefix code of a credit card number supplied by the calling party. Also, in the preferred embodiment, not only the issuer of the commercial credit card but also the name of the telephone carder is supplied as part of the announcement given prior to connecting the calling station to the called station after validation of the credit card. An illustrative such announcement is "Thank you for using AT&T and for charging this call to your American Express card".Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 1994Date of Patent: January 23, 1996Assignee: AT&T IPM Corp.Inventors: Jean Atkins, Richard M. Harris, Julie M. Ladieu-Walton, David C. McChristian
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Patent number: 5287403Abstract: When a telephone caller charges a call to a commercial credit card, an announcement which includes the name of the credit card issuer is supplied to the caller after the validation of the credit card. In a preferred embodiment, the issuer of the commercial credit card is identified, for purposes of announcing its name, by examining the prefix code of a credit card number supplied by the calling party. Also, in the preferred embodiment, not only the issuer of the commercial credit card but also the name of the telephone carrier is supplied as part of the announcement given prior to connecting the calling station to the called station after validation of the credit card. An illustrative such announcement is "Thank you for using AT&T and for charging this call to your American Express card".Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1992Date of Patent: February 15, 1994Assignee: AT&T Bell LaboratoriesInventors: Jean Atkins, Richard M. Harris, Julie M. Ladieu-Walton, David C. McChristian