Patents by Inventor Douglas Menkedick
Douglas Menkedick 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: 20230336511Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for transmitting messages related to certain information while maintaining the confidentiality of that information. A potential recipient may register one or more devices for receipt of such messages while specifying rules regarding when different messages may be delivered to the various devices. To keep sensitive information confidential, the messages may include only a link to such sensitive information, but exclude the sensitive information itself. An authorized recipient may then use the link to access the sensitive information via a password-protected Web site.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: Quest Diagnostics Investments Inc.Inventors: Douglas Menkedick, David Rapperport, Maheswar Putta
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Patent number: 11722447Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for transmitting messages related to certain information while maintaining the confidentiality of that information. A potential recipient may register one or more devices for receipt of such messages while specifying rules regarding when different messages may be delivered to the various devices. To keep sensitive information confidential, the messages may include only a link to such sensitive information, but exclude the sensitive information itself. An authorized recipient may then use the link to access the sensitive information via a password-protected Web site.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INVESTMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Douglas Menkedick, David Rapperport, Maheswar Putta
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Publication number: 20220006769Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for transmitting messages related to certain information while maintaining the confidentiality of that information. A potential recipient may register one or more devices for receipt of such messages while specifying rules regarding when different messages may be delivered to the various devices. To keep sensitive information confidential, the messages may include only a link to such sensitive information, but exclude the sensitive information itself. An authorized recipient may then use the link to access the sensitive information via a password-protected Web site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INVESTMENTS INC.Inventors: Douglas Menkedick, David Rapperport, Maheswar Putta
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Patent number: 11128590Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for transmitting messages related to certain information while maintaining the confidentiality of that information. A potential recipient may register one or more devices for receipt of such messages while specifying rules regarding when different messages may be delivered to the various devices. To keep sensitive information confidential, the messages may include only a link to such sensitive information, but exclude the sensitive information itself. An authorized recipient may then use the link to access the sensitive information via a password-protected Web site.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INVESTMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Douglas Menkedick, David Rapperport, Maheswar Putta
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Publication number: 20200127956Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for transmitting messages related to certain information while maintaining the confidentiality of that information. A potential recipient may register one or more devices for receipt of such messages while specifying rules regarding when different messages may be delivered to the various devices. To keep sensitive information confidential, the messages may include only a link to such sensitive information, but exclude the sensitive information itself. An authorized recipient may then use the link to access the sensitive information via a password-protected Web site.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INVESTMENTS INC.Inventors: Douglas Menkedick, David Rapperport, Maheswar Putta
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Patent number: 10523611Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for transmitting messages related to certain information while maintaining the confidentiality of that information. A potential recipient may register one or more devices for receipt of such messages while specifying rules regarding when different messages may be delivered to the various devices. To keep sensitive information confidential, the messages may include only a link to such sensitive information, but exclude the sensitive information itself. An authorized recipient may then use the link to access the sensitive information via a password-protected Web site.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INVESTMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Douglas Menkedick, David Rapperport, Maheswar Putta
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Publication number: 20190124028Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for transmitting messages related to certain information while maintaining the confidentiality of that information. A potential recipient may register one or more devices for receipt of such messages while specifying rules regarding when different messages may be delivered to the various devices. To keep sensitive information confidential, the messages may include only a link to such sensitive information, but exclude the sensitive information itself. An authorized recipient may then use the link to access the sensitive information via a password-protected Web site.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INVESTMENTS INC.Inventors: Douglas Menkedick, David Rapperport, Maheswar Putta
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Patent number: 10164926Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for transmitting messages related to certain information while maintaining the confidentiality of that information. A potential recipient may register one or more devices for receipt of such messages while specifying rules regarding when different messages may be delivered to the various devices. To keep sensitive information confidential, the messages may include only a link to such sensitive information, but exclude the sensitive information itself. An authorized recipient may then use the link to access the sensitive information via a password-protected Web site.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments IncorporatedInventors: Douglas Menkedick, David Rapperport, Maheswar Putta
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Publication number: 20180176159Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for transmitting messages related to certain information while maintaining the confidentiality of that information. A potential recipient may register one or more devices for receipt of such messages while specifying rules regarding when different messages may be delivered to the various devices. To keep sensitive information confidential, the messages may include only a link to such sensitive information, but exclude the sensitive information itself. An authorized recipient may then use the link to access the sensitive information via a password-protected Web site.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Quest Diagnostics Investments IncorporatedInventors: Douglas Menkedick, David Rapperport, Maheswar Putta
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Patent number: 9929985Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for transmitting messages related to certain information while maintaining the confidentiality of that information. A potential recipient may register one or more devices for receipt of such messages while specifying rules regarding when different messages may be delivered to the various devices. To keep sensitive information confidential, the messages may include only a link to such sensitive information, but exclude the sensitive information itself. An authorized recipient may then use the link to access the sensitive information via a password-protected Web site.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments IncorporatedInventors: Douglas Menkedick, David Rapperport, Maheswar Putta
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Publication number: 20080010747Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector subassembly associated with a removable component, and a second connector subassembly associated with a host component to which the removable component is removably connectable. One and only one of the first and second connector subassemblies is floatable relative to its associated component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Stephen Dixon, Douglas Menkedick, William Jacques, James Jones, James Findlay, Jack Wilker, Eugene Osborne, Carl Riley
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Publication number: 20080010748Abstract: A patient support including a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Douglas Menkedick, Eugene Osborne, Robert Zerhusen, David Albersmeyer, Roger Philbeck, Aziz Bhai, Nicholas Batta, Terry Richter, Tom Riggs, Kenith Chambers, Steven Schwartz, Matthew Knue, Steven Dixon, Joshua Shenk, Brent Goodwin, Andrew Skinner, Gregory Figel, James Stolpmann, James Findlay, Glenn Suttman, Brian Hoffman, Irvin Vanderpohl, David Hornbach, Paul Weil, Kenneth Kramer, Jeffrey Welling, Eric Meyer, Jack Wilker, David Lubbers, Roberta Murnyack, Cami Scheele
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Publication number: 20070296600Abstract: An apparatus is provided for detecting the presence of an obstruction with respect to a height-adjustable bed. The apparatus includes sensors coupled to the bed. At least one of the sensors has an output signal which is variable in response to changes in a weight applied to the support surface. The apparatus also includes a controller having inputs configured to receive the output signals from the sensor or sensors. The controller is configured to monitor the output signals, and to provide an indication of the presence of an obstruction with respect to a change in position of the bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2007Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventors: Steven Dixon, Douglas Menkedick, William Jacques, James Jones, James Findlay, Jack Wilker, Eugene Osborne, Carl Riley
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Publication number: 20060168730Abstract: A patient support including a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: August 3, 2006Inventors: Douglas Menkedick, Eugene Osborne, Robert Zerhusen, David Albersmeyer, Roger Philbeck, Aziz Bhai, Nicholas Batta, Terry Richter, Tom Riggs, Kenith Chambers, Steven Schwartz, Matthew Knue, Steve Dixon, Joshua Shenk, Brent Goodwin, Andrew Skinner, Gregory Figel, James Stolpmann, James Findlay, Glenn Suttman, Brian Hoffman, Irvin Vanderpohl, David Hornbach, Paul Weil, Kenneth Kramer, Jeffrey Welling, Eric Meyer, Jack Wilker, David Lubbers, Roberta Murnyack, Cami Scheele
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Publication number: 20060168731Abstract: A patient support including a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: August 3, 2006Inventors: Douglas Menkedick, Eugene Osborne, Robert Zerhusen, David Albersmeyer, Roger Philbeck, Aziz Bhai, Nicholas Batta, Terry Richter, Tom Riggs, Kenith Chambers, Steven Schwartz, Matthew Knue, Steve Dixon, Joshua Shenk, Brent Goodwin, Andrew Skinner, Gregory Figel, James Stolpmann, James Findlay, Glenn Suttman, Brian Hoffman, Irvin Vanderpohl, David Hornbach, Paul Weil, Kenneth Kramer, Jeffrey Welling, Eric Meyer, Jack Wilker, David Lubbers, Roberta Murnyack, Cami Scheele
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Publication number: 20060162079Abstract: A patient support including a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: Douglas Menkedick, Eugene Osborne, Robert Zerhusen, David Albersmeyer, Roger Philbeck, Aziz Bhai, Nicholas Batta, Terry Richter, Tom Riggs, Kenith Chambers, Steven Schwartz, Matthew Knue, Steve Dixon, Joshua Shenk, Brent Goodwin, Andrew Skinner, Gregory Figel, James Stolpmann, James Findlay, Glenn Suttman, Brian Hoffman, Irvin Vanderpohl, David Hornbach, Paul Weil, Kenneth Kramer, Jeffrey Welling, Eric Meyer, Jack Wilker, David Lubbers, Roberta Murnyack, Cami Scheele
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Publication number: 20050172405Abstract: A patient support including a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2003Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Douglas Menkedick, Eugene Osborne, Robert Zerhusen, David Albersmeyer, Roger Philbeck, Aziz Bhai, Nicholas Batta, Terry Richter, Tom Riggs, Kenith Chambers, Steven Schwartz, Matthew Knue, Steve Dixon, Joshua Shenk, Brent Goodwin, Andrew Skinner, Gregory Figel, James Stolpmann, James Findlay, Glenn Suttman, Brian Hoffman, Irvin Vanderpohl, David Hornbach, Paul Weil, Kenneth Kramer, Jeffrey Welling, Eric Meyer, Jack Wilker, David Lubbers, Roberta Murnyack, Cami Scheele
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Publication number: 20050166324Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a patient comprising a frame, a footboard and a control panel. The footboard is removable from the patient support.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2005Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventors: Stephen Dixon, Douglas Menkedick, William Jacques, James Jones, James Findlay, Jack Wilker, Eugene Osborne, Carl Riley
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Publication number: 20050035871Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a patient comprises a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a patient position detection system including an alarm and at least one sensor configured to detect a position of the patient relative to the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2004Publication date: February 17, 2005Inventors: Stephen Dixon, Douglas Menkedick, William Jacques, James Jones, James Findlay, Jack Wilker,, Eugene Osborne, Carl Riley