Patents by Inventor Melissa Young

Melissa Young 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: 11991207
    Abstract: Methods for securing an electronic communication is provided. Methods may include, in a registration process, creating and/or selecting an anti-phish, personalized, security token for a predetermined account. Methods may include, in the registration process, storing the token in a database. Methods may include, in an in-use process, generating an electronic communication at a channel. The database may be interposed along the channel. Methods may include, in the in-use process, forwarding the communication to a recipient. The recipient may be associated with the account. Methods may include, in the in-use process, intercepting the communication at the database. Methods may include, in the in-use process, selecting, from the database, the anti-phish, personalized, security token that is associated with the account. Methods may include, in the in-use process, injecting the selected token into the communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Young, Vinesh Patel, Melissa Gordon Glenn
  • Patent number: 11991172
    Abstract: A double anti-phish, personalized, security token for use with electronic communications is provided. The security token may be embedded in each electronic communication transmitted from an entity to a recipient. A first part of the token may be embedded in a body of the communication. A second part of the token may be embedded in a header of the communication. The second part of the security token may validate that the electronic communication is indeed from the entity. Upon validation, the second part may instruct the first part to display a validation symbol. Upon failure to validate, the second part may instruct the first part to display an alert symbol. The recipient receiving the electronic communication may use the first part of the validation symbol as a visual aid to determine a level of confidence of whether the electronic communication has been validated as being transmitted by the entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Young, Vinesh Patel, Melissa Gordon Glenn
  • Patent number: 11981479
    Abstract: An apparatus for the storage of food includes a body portion having a hollow interior configured to receive food, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. The apparatus further includes a lid configured for selective engagement with the second end of the body portion and a lid assembly configured for selective engagement with the first end of the body portion. The lid assembly includes a crumb filter having a plurality of apertures configured to permit the passage of food crumbs, and a cap, which may be selectively removed from the crumb filter so that food crumbs may be discarded from the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: BARKBOX, INC.
    Inventors: Joo Young Lim, Melissa K. Seligmann
  • Publication number: 20240130885
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to devices, systems, and methods for collecting fluid, such as bodily fluid. An example fluid collection system may include a fluid collection device for collecting fluid from a subject and a fluid collection pad. The fluid collection pad may include a cushion, a fluid collection container having an absorbent portion disposed therein. The fluid collection container may be disposed within the cushion and a tube having a first portion configured to couple to the fluid collection device and a second portion may be disposed within the fluid collection container. The second portion of the tube may be perforated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Melissa Young Joyner, Dana Ahmed Abdelal, Vinayaka Kulkarni, Audrey Earnshaw, Patrick Hudson Chancy
  • Publication number: 20240082044
    Abstract: A portable urine collection system (200) may include a urine collection device, a conduit (217) in fluid communication with the urine collection device (212), a urine collection container (214) having an interior region, a pump (216), and a container support (202). The pump is in fluid communication with the urine collection container and is configured to pull a vacuum on the interior region of the urine collection container effective to draw urine from the urine collection device through the conduit into the urine collection container. The container support is configured to detachably secure to a wheelchair and support at least the urine collection container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Hoang Nguyen, Charles Shermer, Katherine Van Orden, Camie L. Meller, Eric Alan Fallows, Eric Portante, Hersh Patel, Melody Kuroda, Melissa Young Joyner, Dana Ahmad Abdelal, Vinayaka Kulkarni, Audrey Earnshaw, Patrick Hudson Chancy
  • Patent number: 11930005
    Abstract: Methods for securing an electronic communication is provided. Methods may include, in a registration process, creating and/or selecting an anti-phish, personalized, security token for a predetermined avatar. Methods may include, in the registration process, storing the token in a database. Methods may include, in an in-use process, generating an electronic communication at a virtual kiosk in a metaverse. Methods may include, in the in-use process, forwarding an electronic communication from the virtual kiosk to the avatar. The avatar may be associated with the account. Methods may include, in the in-use process, intercepting the communication at an edge interface. Methods may include, in the in-use process, selecting, from the database, the anti-phish, personalized, security token that is associated with the account. Methods may include, in the in-use process, injecting the selected token into the communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Young, Vinesh Patel, Melissa Gordon Glenn
  • Publication number: 20240058160
    Abstract: A portable urine collection system (10) may include a urine collection device (12), a first conduit (17) in fluid communication with the urine collection device, a urine collection container (14) having an interior region, a pump (16), a sensor (215), and a cover. The pump is in fluid communication with the urine collection container and is configured to pull a vacuum on the interior region of the urine collection container effective to draw urine from the urine collection device through the first conduit into the urine collection container. The sensor is secured to the container and is configured to detect a property relating at least to a volume of the urine in the urine collection container. The cover is sized and dimensioned to hold at least the pump therein and obscure at least the pump from view outside the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Melissa Young Joyner, Dana Ahmad Abdelal, Vinayaka Kulkarni, Audrey Earnshaw, Patrick Hudson Chancy
  • Patent number: 11607311
    Abstract: A stented valve including a stent structure including a generally tubular body portion having a first end, a second end, an interior area, a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of vertical wires extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis around a periphery of the body portion, wherein the plurality of vertical wires includes multiple commissure wires and at least one structural wire positioned between adjacent commissure wires, and a plurality of V-shaped wire structures having a first end, a second end, and a peak between the first and second ends, wherein a first end of each V-shaped structure extends from a first vertical wire and a second end of each V-shaped structure extends from a second vertical wire that is adjacent to the first vertical wire, wherein each V-shaped structure is oriented so that its peak is facing in the same direction relative to the first and second ends of the body portion, and a valve structure including a plurality of leaflets attached to the stent structure within the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carol E. Eberhardt, Charles P. Tabor, Carolyn Majkrzak, Timothy R. Ryan, Melissa Young, Maria Awad, Janice L. Shay
  • Publication number: 20230031640
    Abstract: Examples relate to devices, systems, and methods for fluid collection such as urine. The urine collection device includes a fluid impermeable barrier and a fluid permeable body. The fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defines a chamber. The fluid impermeable barrier includes at least one elongated portion having a first width and distal to the aperture and a second portion having a second width greater than the first width. The second portion at least partially defines an opening in the fluid impermeable barrier, and the opening has a maximum lateral dimension greater than the first width of the elongated portion. The fluid permeable body is configured to wick fluid away from the opening into the at least one elongated portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: James David Hughett, Sr., Rodrigo Fernandez, Melissa Young Joyner, Wanfei Yang, Larry Dean Alder, Kuilin Lai, Nathaniel Barnes
  • Publication number: 20220265462
    Abstract: An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier defining at least one opening, a chamber in fluid communication with the at least one opening, and at least one fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one porous material (e.g., at least one wicking material) disposed in the chamber. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one conduit attached to the fluid outlet. Further, the fluid collection assembly includes one or more leak prevention features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Larry Dean Alder, Nathaniel Barnes, Caitlin Bowles, Patrick Hudson Chancy, Jingkuang Chen, Juan Alejandro Saavedra Cisneros, Brandt Davis, Kyle Daw, Rodrigo Fernandez, Joseph Filbrun, Jeff Edward Franklin, Claire Gloeckner, Ginger Hiett, Hannah Hinesley, Ping Huang, James David Hughett, SR., Melissa Young Joyner, Kevin Michael Knollman, Kuilin Lai, Michael Lambert, Henri Madigan, Hassana Salifu, Misty Savage, Michelle Schnell, David Simiele, Michelle Tourchak, Kyra Wesner, Mackenzie Wier, Wanfei Yang
  • Publication number: 20210322161
    Abstract: A stented valve including a stent structure including a generally tubular body portion having a first end, a second end, an interior area, a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of vertical wires extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis around a periphery of the body portion, wherein the plurality of vertical wires includes multiple commissure wires and at least one structural wire positioned between adjacent commissure wires, and a plurality of V-shaped wire structures having a first end, a second end, and a peak between the first and second ends, wherein a first end of each V-shaped structure extends from a first vertical wire and a second end of each V-shaped structure extends from a second vertical wire that is adjacent to the first vertical wire, wherein each V-shaped structure is oriented so that its peak is facing in the same direction relative to the first and second ends of the body portion, and a valve structure including a plurality of leaflets attached to the stent structure within the
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Carol E. Eberhardt, Charles P. Tabor, Carolyn Majkrzak, Timothy R. Ryan, Melissa Young, Maria Awad, Janice L. Shay
  • Publication number: 20200345486
    Abstract: A stented valve including a stent structure including a generally tubular body portion having a first end, a second end, an interior area, a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of vertical wires extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis around a periphery of the body portion, wherein the plurality of vertical wires includes multiple commissure wires and at least one structural wire positioned between adjacent commissure wires, and a plurality of V-shaped wire structures having a first end, a second end, and a peak between the first and second ends, wherein a first end of each V-shaped structure extends from a first vertical wire and a second end of each V-shaped structure extends from a second vertical wire that is adjacent to the first vertical wire, wherein each V-shaped structure is oriented so that its peak is facing in the same direction relative to the first and second ends of the body portion, and a valve structure including a plurality of leaflets attached to the stent structure within the
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Carol E. Eberhardt, Charles P. Tabor, Carolyn Majkrzak, Timothy R. Ryan, Melissa Young, Maria Awad, Janice L. Shay
  • Patent number: 10040867
    Abstract: It has been established that cancer cells with oncogenic mutants in the small GTPase K-Ras are susceptible to antibodies that bind intracellular guanosine, but delivery of antibodies into cells can be challenging. A subset of lupus autoantibodies is associated with anti-guanosine activity, and is capable of cellular penetration. These antibodies have potential as therapeutic agents targeted towards K-Ras associated malignancies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignees: Yale University, The United States of America, as Represented by The Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: James E. Hansen, Richard H. Weisbart, Melissa Young, Philip W. Noble
  • Publication number: 20170073429
    Abstract: It has been established that cancer cells with oncogenic mutants in the small GTPase K-Ras are susceptible to antibodies that bind intracellular guanosine, but delivery of antibodies into cells can be challenging. A subset of lupus autoantibodies is associated with anti-guanosine activity, and is capable of cellular penetration. These antibodies have potential as therapeutic agents targeted towards K-Ras associated malignancies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: James E. Hansen, Richard H. Weisbart, Melissa Young, Philip W. Noble
  • Patent number: 9333100
    Abstract: A stented valve including a stent structure including a generally tubular body portion having a first end, a second end, an interior area, a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of vertical wires extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis around a periphery of the body portion, wherein the plurality of vertical wires includes multiple commissure wires and at least one structural wire positioned between adjacent commissure wires, and a plurality of V-shaped wire structures having a first end, a second end, and a peak between the first and second ends, wherein a first end of each V-shaped structure extends from a first vertical wire and a second end of each V-shaped structure extends from a second vertical wire that is adjacent to the first vertical wire, wherein each V-shaped structure is oriented so that its peak is facing in the same direction relative to the first and second ends of the body portion, and a valve structure including a plurality of leaflets attached to the stent structure within the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carol E. Eberhardt, Charles Tabor, Carolyn Majkrzak, Timothy R. Ryan, Melissa Young, Maria Awad, Janice L. Shay
  • Patent number: 8677601
    Abstract: A method of forming a leaflet of a prosthetic valve includes placing a first piece of material on a working surface. A leaflet mold is placed on the first piece of material, and provides a outer peripheral shape comprising a curved portion. A second piece of material is placed over the first piece and the leaflet mold. The first and second pieces of material are stitched to one another along at least a portion of the curved portion of the leaflet mold. The leaflet mold is removed from first and second pieces of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Billie J. Millwee, Janice L. Shay, Carolyn Majkrzak, Melissa Young, Tara S. Kupumbati
  • Publication number: 20120137521
    Abstract: A method of forming a leaflet of a prosthetic valve includes placing a first piece of material on a working surface. A leaflet mold is placed on the first piece of material, and provides a outer peripheral shape comprising a curved portion. A second piece of material is placed over the first piece and the leaflet mold. The first and second pieces of material are stitched to one another along at least a portion of the curved portion of the leaflet mold. The leaflet mold is removed from first and second pieces of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Billie J. Millwee, Janice L. Shay, Carolyn Majkrzak, Melissa Young, Tara S. Kupumbati
  • Patent number: 8136218
    Abstract: A mold assembly for forming a prosthetic valve having at least one leaflet, which includes a first plate having a first side from which at least one leaflet mold extends and a planar portion adjacent the at least one leaflet mold, wherein the planar portion has multiple access holes through its thickness, and a second plate having at least one mold opening and a planar portion adjacent the at least one mold opening, wherein each mold opening is sized and shaped to correspond with one of the leaflet molds of the first plate, and wherein the planar portion has multiple access holes through its thickness. The second plate is positionable relative to the first plate so that each of the leaflet molds of the first plate extend at least partially through one of the mold openings of the second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Billie J. Millwee, Janice L. Shay, Carolyn Majkrzak, Melissa Young, Tara S. Kupumbati
  • Publication number: 20100011564
    Abstract: A mold assembly for forming a prosthetic valve having at least one leaflet, which includes a first plate having a first side from which at least one leaflet mold extends and a planar portion adjacent the at least one leaflet mold, wherein the planar portion has multiple access holes through its thickness, and a second plate having at least one mold opening and a planar portion adjacent the at least one mold opening, wherein each mold opening is sized and shaped to correspond with one of the leaflet molds of the first plate, and wherein the planar portion has multiple access holes through its thickness. The second plate is positionable relative to the first plate so that each of the leaflet molds of the first plate extend at least partially through one of the mold openings of the second plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Billie J. Millwee, Janice L. Shay, Carolyn Majkrzak, Melissa Young, Tara S. Kupumbati