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).

  • Patent number: 12131546
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Energous Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas Bell, Michael A. Leabman
  • Publication number: 20240303653
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Derek RATHBUN, Matthew DeFOUW, Lawrence David SIEGEL, Stewart Douglas BELL
  • Publication number: 20240243565
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Dirk WATERSCHOOT, Benjamin Franklin CIESIELCZYK, Cameron CLINES, Douglas BELL, Derek LENARDOS
  • Publication number: 20240104666
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: HEALTHPLAN DATA SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Rutherford, Michael Blevins, Jarrod Grossman, Douglas Bell, Detlef Sarbok, Jeff Rabe
  • Publication number: 20240022057
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin Franklin CIESIELCZYK, Douglas Bell, Jacob Jeffrey Palmer
  • Publication number: 20230411709
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey DICKENS, Douglas BELL, Sarah STUCHLIK, Evan WINTER, Merdod BADIE
  • Publication number: 20230401864
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Douglas BELL, Michael A. LEABMAN
  • Patent number: 11810201
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: HEALTHPLAN DATA SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Rutherford, Michael Blevins, Jarrod Grossman, Douglas Bell, Detlef Sarbok, Jeff Rabe
  • Patent number: 11786793
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventor: Douglas Bell
  • Publication number: 20230254993
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Mehrdad BADIE, Douglas BELL, Steven KUTCHI
  • Patent number: 11710321
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Energous Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas Bell, Michael A. Leabman
  • Patent number: 11665854
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY, INC.
    Inventors: Mehrdad Badie, Douglas Bell, Steven Kutchi
  • Publication number: 20230109707
    Abstract: One or more devices and associated methods for in situ performance of work on a line that is suspended are provided. A device includes a saddle portion to receive the line therein. The device includes a motive portion that engages the line and moves the device along the line. The device includes an operation portion that includes a mechanism operating to perform a work task at a location along the line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Douglas BELL, Benjamin Franklin CIESIELCZYK, John MARKIEWICZ
  • Publication number: 20230112558
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin Franklin CIESIELCZYK, Douglas BELL, John MARKIEWICZ
  • Publication number: 20230116365
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin Franklin Ciesielczyk, Douglas Bell, John Markiewicz
  • Publication number: 20230114499
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin Franklin CIESIELCZYK, Douglas BELL, John MARKIEWICZ
  • Publication number: 20230077820
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: HEALTHPLAN DATA SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Gary Rutherford, Michael Blevins, Jarrod Grossman, Douglas Bell, Detlef Sarbok, Jeff Rabe
  • Patent number: 11373247
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: HEALTHPLAN DATA SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Gary Rutherford, Michael Blevins, Jarrod Grossman, Douglas Bell, Detlef Sarbok, Jeff Rabe
  • Publication number: 20220103022
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Douglas BELL, Michael A. LEABMAN
  • Publication number: 20210307193
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Mehrdad BADIE, Douglas BELL, Steven KUTCHI