Patents by Inventor Douglas Bell
Douglas 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).
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Publication number: 20250244549Abstract: Disclosed herein are support devices for a plurality of cables that include a body that extends a length along a central longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end and that defines an outer surface. A slit is formed in the body that extends the length of the body between the first end and the second end. A plurality of inner ports are formed in the body that extend the length of the body between the first end and the second end, and each of the plurality of inner ports is adapted to receive one of the plurality of cables. An inner passageway is formed in the body that is connected to the slit, interconnects the plurality of inner ports, and extends the length of the body between the first end and the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2024Publication date: July 31, 2025Inventors: Nicholas Lees, Jacob Palmer, John Lee Jones, Douglas Bell, Ben Ciesielczyk
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Publication number: 20250241292Abstract: A bird perch deterrent system includes a platform, a protrusion, and a finger. The protrusion includes a wall extended from the platform in a normal direction, and along the platform in a longitudinal direction substantially perpendicular to the normal direction. The protrusion also includes a crossmember extended from the wall in a lateral direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and the normal direction, where the crossmember extends from an end of the wall opposite the platform in the normal direction. The finger is fixed with the protrusion, where the finger extends from the protrusion and the platform in the normal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2025Publication date: July 31, 2025Inventors: Nicholas Lees, Robin Bartlett, Mark Burns, Ben Ciesielczyk, Douglas Bell
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Patent number: 12358087Abstract: One or more system and associated methods for installing a line spacer upon adjacent lines that are suspended are provided. A system includes a portion for holding and releasing the line spacer onto the lines. The system includes a portion for actuating securing portions of the line spacer to secure the line spacer upon the lines. The system includes a flying drone portion for levitation of the portion for holding and the portion for articulating to the lines.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2022Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignee: Preformed Line Products Co.Inventors: Benjamin Franklin Ciesielczyk, Douglas Bell, John Markiewicz
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Patent number: 12266019Abstract: A method and system for scanning claims data, the method comprising receiving, by a computing system, contract details associated with claims, receiving, by the computer system, prescription transactions data associated with the claims, parsing, by the computer system, the transactions data into column values, and executing, by the computer system, analytics on the parsed transactions. The analytics include comparing the parsed transactions against the contract details for accurate pricing, fees, and accepted treatment protocols concerning dose and quantity, comparing the parsed transactions with independent pricing data that is based on third-party pricing data and drug information, identifying material errors in the parsed transactions, determining withholdings from payment of the claims for a portion above a tolerance level based on the identified material errors. The method further comprising presenting, by the computer system, results of the execution of the analytics to a portal.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2023Date of Patent: April 1, 2025Assignee: HEALTHPLAN DATA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Gary Rutherford, Michael Blevins, Jarrod Grossman, Douglas Bell, Detlef Sarbok, Jeff Rabe
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Publication number: 20250032260Abstract: An apparatus for testing cardiac devices comprises an inflow and an outflow chamber, a mount for supporting a prosthetic valve, and a fluid driving device operable to vary a pressure differential of a fluid between the inflow chamber and the outflow chamber in repeating cycles. The apparatus can comprise a bypass valve to modulate pressure characteristics across the prosthetic valve, reservoirs to maintain a pressure inside the apparatus, and compliance elements to modulate pressure characteristics in the apparatus. Methods for operating the apparatus include controlling the bypass valve to control testing characteristics across the prosthetic device, and methods for monitoring the pressure inside of the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: January 30, 2025Inventors: Yunquan CHEN, Joseph Wesley MCMAHEN, Robert William FRASER, Luke Douglas BELL, Blake Oliver CROUCH, Willem Markus SCHOKKING, Tavia WALSH, Adriel Nissi NGO, Su Thida HTUN, Connor Richard BEWS, Benjamin Michael James TOMKA
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Patent number: 12187428Abstract: One or more arrangements and associated methods for mechanical installation of an item at a location on a line that is suspended are provided. An arrangement includes a portion for mechanical actuation to install the item upon the line at the location. The arrangement includes a flying drone portion for levitation of the portion to the location on the line.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2022Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO.Inventors: Benjamin Franklin Ciesielczyk, Douglas Bell, John Markiewicz
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Patent number: 12131546Abstract: Systems and methods for wireless power transmission based on object identification are provided. A radio frequency wireless power transmitter is in communication with a video camera for capturing image data (e.g., a visual pattern) of at least a portion of a transmission field of the radio frequency wireless power transmitter. A processor of the radio frequency wireless power transmitter is configured to identify an object when the visual pattern matches a pre-stored visual pattern representing the object, and control transmission of one or more radio frequency power transmission waves to a receiving electronic device based on a location of the identified object, wherein the receiving electronic device uses the one or more radio frequency power transmission waves to power or to charge the receiving electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2023Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Energous CorporationInventors: Douglas Bell, Michael A. Leabman
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Publication number: 20240303653Abstract: A cryptocurrency platform that facilitates wagering of cryptocurrency natively within an online skills based competition (e.g., a video game) hosted, sold and/or distributed by a third party game platform. The cryptocurrency platform may facilitate distribution of wagered cryptocurrency between competition participants (and/or spectators) based at least in part on one or more results of the online skills based competition. In some embodiments, a portion of the distributed wagered cryptocurrency is distributed to the third party game platform (e.g., as a hosting fee or cut of the wagers), and/or the cryptocurrency platform (e.g., as a service fee).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Derek RATHBUN, Matthew DeFOUW, Lawrence David SIEGEL, Stewart Douglas BELL
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Publication number: 20240243565Abstract: A bundle spacer that includes a first line connector to be connected to a first electrical line, a second line connector to be connected to a second electrical line, and a body interposed between the first line connector and the second line connector. The body is actuatable to provide a variable distance between the first line connector and the second line connector and the first electrical line and the second electrical line connected thereto. It is to be appreciated that the bundle spacer may be constructed/configured with more than two line connectors for association with more than two electrical lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2022Publication date: July 18, 2024Inventors: Dirk WATERSCHOOT, Benjamin Franklin CIESIELCZYK, Cameron CLINES, Douglas BELL, Derek LENARDOS
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Publication number: 20240104666Abstract: A method and system for scanning claims data, the method comprising receiving, by a computing system, contract details associated with claims, receiving, by the computer system, prescription transactions data associated with the claims, parsing, by the computer system, the transactions data into column values, and executing, by the computer system, analytics on the parsed transactions. The analytics include comparing the parsed transactions against the contract details for accurate pricing, fees, and accepted treatment protocols concerning dose and quantity, comparing the parsed transactions with independent pricing data that is based on third-party pricing data and drug information, identifying material errors in the parsed transactions, determining withholdings from payment of the claims for a portion above a tolerance level based on the identified material errors. The method further comprising presenting, by the computer system, results of the execution of the analytics to a portal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: HEALTHPLAN DATA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Gary Rutherford, Michael Blevins, Jarrod Grossman, Douglas Bell, Detlef Sarbok, Jeff Rabe
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Publication number: 20240022057Abstract: A tangent clamp includes a body to be supported by a structure and to permit cables to proceed along a tangential direction relative to the structure. The tangent clamp may include at least one actuatable clamping portion associated with the body to support a respective one of the cables. The body is configured to permit at least one additional actuatable clamping portion to be provided upon the body. The tangent clamp may include a plurality of separately actuatable clamping portions associated with the body. The body may be provided as multiple portions. The multiple portions are relatively movable to permit the body to be mounted upon the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Benjamin Franklin CIESIELCZYK, Douglas Bell, Jacob Jeffrey Palmer
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Publication number: 20230411709Abstract: A common battery for providing power to a first of a plurality of radios. The plurality of radios includes at least a first radio and a second radio. The common battery has a size of the smallest of at least two batteries. The common battery comprises a raised concentric wall edge for enabling the common battery to lock in place when used in place of a larger of the first battery and the second battery, such as within a Vehicular Adaptor Amplifier. The raised concentric wall edge has a height of a difference between a height of the first battery and a height of the second battery. In one variation, the common battery comprises a circular piloting interface that uses an outside radius of a respective bayonet connector on the first and second radios to align the common battery to the respective radio.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Jeffrey DICKENS, Douglas BELL, Sarah STUCHLIK, Evan WINTER, Merdod BADIE
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Publication number: 20230401864Abstract: Systems and methods for wireless power transmission based on object identification are provided. A radio frequency wireless power transmitter is in communication with a video camera for capturing image data (e.g., a visual pattern) of at least a portion of a transmission field of the radio frequency wireless power transmitter. A processor of the radio frequency wireless power transmitter is configured to identify an object when the visual pattern matches a pre-stored visual pattern representing the object, and control transmission of one or more radio frequency power transmission waves to a receiving electronic device based on a location of the identified object, wherein the receiving electronic device uses the one or more radio frequency power transmission waves to power or to charge the receiving electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Douglas BELL, Michael A. LEABMAN
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Patent number: 11810201Abstract: A method and system for scanning claims data, the method comprising receiving, by a computing system, contract details associated with claims, receiving, by the computer system, prescription transactions data associated with the claims, parsing, by the computer system, the transactions data into column values, and executing, by the computer system, analytics on the parsed transactions. The analytics include comparing the parsed transactions against the contract details for accurate pricing, fees, and accepted treatment protocols concerning dose and quantity, comparing the parsed transactions with independent pricing data that is based on third-party pricing data and drug information, identifying material errors in the parsed transactions, determining withholdings from payment of the claims for a portion above a tolerance level based on the identified material errors. The method further comprising presenting, by the computer system, results of the execution of the analytics to a portal.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: HEALTHPLAN DATA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Gary Rutherford, Michael Blevins, Jarrod Grossman, Douglas Bell, Detlef Sarbok, Jeff Rabe
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Patent number: 11786793Abstract: A magnetic swimmer restraint device including a magnetic cone assembly, a strap assembly, a bracelet remote assembly, and a pool assembly is disclosed. These assemblies in conjunction with one another provide a user with a portable restraining system for increased resistance swimming. A wearable strap assembly interacts with magnetic cone assembly that can be located on the lateral sides of a pool or in the pool itself. As a user swims past the magnetic cone assembly the wearable strap assembly becomes magnetically attracted to the magnetic cone assembly. The magnetic attraction of the strap assembly worn by the user to the magnetic cone assembly pulls the user towards the magnetic cone assembly. Thereby increasing swimming resistance. The magnet of the magnetic cone assembly may be an electromagnetic system to be turned on and off via a bracelet remote assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventor: Douglas Bell
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Publication number: 20230254993Abstract: A portable radio device incorporating active thermal mitigation systems, and methods of use thereof. An example radio device incorporating an active thermal mitigation system may comprise a portable radio device selectively connectable or otherwise interoperable with a power adapter or battery device, wherein the power adapter or battery device includes an active thermal mitigation system. The system may include a micro-fan, blower, or other similar device configured to generate airflow, and may be configured to direct a flow of air or other fluid towards the radio device. The system may further include one or more fins or other features for directing and/or enhancing fluid flow, as well as sensors and control features to vary flow depending on temperature of the radio device or other variables.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Mehrdad BADIE, Douglas BELL, Steven KUTCHI
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Patent number: 11710321Abstract: Systems and methods for wireless power transmission based on object identification are provided. A radio frequency wireless power transmitter is in communication with a video camera for capturing image data (e.g., a visual pattern) of at least a portion of a transmission field of the radio frequency wireless power transmitter. A processor of the radio frequency wireless power transmitter is configured to identify an object when the visual pattern matches a pre-stored visual pattern representing the object, and control transmission of one or more radio frequency power transmission waves to a receiving electronic device based on a location of the identified object, wherein the receiving electronic device uses the one or more radio frequency power transmission waves to power or to charge the receiving electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Energous CorporationInventors: Douglas Bell, Michael A. Leabman
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Patent number: 11665854Abstract: A portable radio device incorporating active thermal mitigation systems, and methods of use thereof. An example radio device incorporating an active thermal mitigation system may comprise a portable radio device selectively connectable or otherwise interoperable with a power adapter or battery device, wherein the power adapter or battery device includes an active thermal mitigation system. The system may include a micro-fan, blower, or other similar device configured to generate airflow, and may be configured to direct a flow of air or other fluid towards the radio device. The system may further include one or more fins or other features for directing and/or enhancing fluid flow, as well as sensors and control features to vary flow depending on temperature of the radio device or other variables. Thus, the system allows for the continuous cooling the radio device via convection without requiring the incorporation of the active thermal mitigation system within the radio device.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.Inventors: Mehrdad Badie, Douglas Bell, Steven Kutchi
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Publication number: 20230112558Abstract: One or more line spacers for installation onto lines are provided. A spacer includes an end portion configured to transition between an open state and a closed state. The spacer includes a first mating portion. The spacer includes a second mating portion configured to mate with the first mating portion to maintain the end portion in the closed state. The spacer is installed on a line of the lines when the end portion is associated with the line and maintained in the closed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Benjamin Franklin CIESIELCZYK, Douglas BELL, John MARKIEWICZ
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Publication number: 20230116365Abstract: One or more system and associated methods for installing a line spacer upon adjacent lines that are suspended are provided. A system includes a portion for holding and releasing the line spacer onto the lines. The system includes a portion for actuating securing portions of the line spacer to secure the line spacer upon the lines. The system includes a flying drone portion for levitation of the portion for holding and the portion for articulating to the lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Benjamin Franklin Ciesielczyk, Douglas Bell, John Markiewicz