Patents by Inventor Elizabeth Bell

Elizabeth 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).

  • Publication number: 20240289946
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for estimation of vital signs using camera data. In one or more examples of the disclosure, a RGB camera (i.e., a visible spectrum camera) can be used to collect imaging data of one or more subjects. The acquired video can be analyzed to determine the presence of a region of interest (ROI) in the field of view of the video. Using the pixel information of the identified region of interest, the system and methods can estimate both heart rate and respiratory rate of a subject by observing the periodicity of change in color of the pixels in the region of interest. The change in color can be monitored by determining the power spectral density (PSD) of each pixel and monitoring the changes in PSD over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: The MITRE Corporation
    Inventors: Samir Seshu DURVASULA, Dennis F. GARDNER, JR., Elizabeth Bell BROKAW, Kevin Thomas DICKEY, Michael Scott FINE, Elyssa F. KAPLAN, Kevin Robert GEMP, Sara LEARY, Nicole Ku'ulei-lani LAPE, Tom APKER, Daniel SIMS
  • Patent number: 11060127
    Abstract: An assembly for preparing a specimen is provided that may be configured to determine the presence of at least one microorganism specie in the specimen. The assembly may include a pipette configured to acquire a specimen from a sample and an imaging cartridge configured to be in fluid communication with the pipette. The imaging cartridge and the pipette may be configured to be irreversibly coupled such that the specimen is bio-contained within the imaging cartridge and the pipette when the imaging cartridge and pipette are coupled together. Associated methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Alexander George Lastovich, Anita Quinn, Pauline Elizabeth Bell, James Lee Schram, Rex Young Nielson, Jason Paul Hayes, Matthew James Springer, Lincoln Belcourt, Matthew Daniel Solomon
  • Publication number: 20190271023
    Abstract: An assembly for preparing a specimen is provided that may be configured to determine the presence of at least one microorganism specie in the specimen. The assembly may include a pipette configured to acquire a specimen from a sample and an imaging cartridge configured to be in fluid communication with the pipette. The imaging cartridge and the pipette may be configured to be irreversibly coupled such that the specimen is bio-contained within the imaging cartridge and the pipette when the imaging cartridge and pipette are coupled together. Associated methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Alexander George Lastovich, Anita Quinn, Pauline Elizabeth Bell, James Lee Schram, Rex Young Nielson, Jason Paul Hayes, Matthew James Springer, Lincoln Belcourt, Matthew Daniel Solomon
  • Patent number: 10273523
    Abstract: An assembly for preparing a specimen is provided that may be configured to determine the presence of at least one microorganism specie in the specimen. The assembly may include a pipette configured to acquire a specimen from a sample and an imaging cartridge configured to be in fluid communication with the pipette. The imaging cartridge and the pipette may be configured to be irreversibly coupled such that the specimen is bio-contained within the imaging cartridge and the pipette when the imaging cartridge and pipette are coupled together. Associated methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Alexander George Lastovich, Anita Quinn, Pauline Elizabeth Bell, James Lee Schram, Rex Young Nielson, Jason Paul Hayes, Matthew James Springer, Lincoln Belcourt, Matthew Daniel Solomon
  • Publication number: 20160076072
    Abstract: An assembly for preparing a specimen is provided that may be configured to determine the presence of at least one microorganism specie in the specimen. The assembly may include a pipette configured to acquire a specimen from a sample and an imaging cartridge configured to be in fluid communication with the pipette. The imaging cartridge and the pipette may be configured to be irreversibly coupled such that the specimen is bio-contained within the imaging cartridge and the pipette when the imaging cartridge and pipette are coupled together. Associated methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Alexander George Lastovich, Anita Quinn, Pauline Elizabeth Bell, James Lee Schram, Rex Young Nielson, Jason Paul Hayes, Matthew James Springer, Lincoln Belcourt, Matthew Daniel Solomon
  • Publication number: 20060247571
    Abstract: A cover assembly is provided for use with an applicator assembly, the cover assembly including a dosage form cap including a therapeutic agent and a cap inner surface defining a cap cavity, wherein the attachment end of the dosage form cap includes an engagement mechanism. The cover assembly also includes a cover having a cover inner surface defining a cover cavity, the cover inner surface generally conforming to the cap outer surface of the dosage form cap. Also included is a method for providing a delivery device, the method including providing a sealed cover assembly to a consumer, wherein the cover assembly includes a dosage form cap and a cover having a cover inner surface defining a cover cavity, wherein the dosage form cap is disposed within the cover cavity. The method also includes instructing the consumer to combine the cover assembly with a tampon assembly obtained by the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Rebecca Hayes, Elizabeth Bell, Emily Baum, Steven Gehling, Daniel Heuer
  • Publication number: 20060236946
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pet bed that includes a heating layer which is formed of an enclosure and a heating composition sealed inside the enclosure. The enclosure includes a gas-permeable section such that the heating composition generates heat when a gas is received through the gas-permeable section. The pet bed further includes (i) a liner attached to the heating layer to engage a pet as the pet lies on the pet bed; (ii) a conforming layer attached to the heating layer such that the conforming layer conforms to the shape of the pet as the pet lies on the pet bed; and/or (iii) a backing layer attached to the heating layer such that the backing layer restricts movement of the pet bed. The enclosure may further include a cover over the gas-permeable section such that the heating composition generates heat when the cover is removed from the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Wendy Behnke, Elizabeth Bell, Jim Cotter, Daniel Heuer, Bruce Siebers
  • Patent number: 7117816
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pet bed that includes a heating layer which is formed of an enclosure and a heating composition sealed inside the enclosure. The enclosure includes a gas-permeable section such that the heating composition generates heat when a gas is received through the gas-permeable section. The pet bed further includes (i) a liner attached to the heating layer to engage a pet as the pet lies on the pet bed; (ii) a conforming layer attached to the heating layer such that the conforming layer conforms to the shape of the pet as the pet lies on the pet bed; and/or (iii) a backing layer attached to the heating layer such that the backing layer restricts movement of the pet bed. The enclosure may further include a cover over the gas-permeable section such that the heating composition generates heat when the cover is removed from the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy Behnke, Elizabeth Bell, Jim Cotter, Daniel A. Heuer, Bruce Siebers
  • Publication number: 20060213918
    Abstract: A dosage cap assembly is provided for use with an applicator assembly, the dosage cap assembly including a tip including an outer surface, an attachment end, a second end, and an inner surface defining a tip cavity, wherein the attachment end of the tip includes an engagement mechanism. The dosage cap assembly also includes a cap having an inner surface defining a cap cavity, the inner surface generally conforming to the outer surface of the tip; and a dosage form disposed within the tip cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Gregory Rajala, Daniel Heuer, Steven Gehling, Rebecca Hayes, Elizabeth Bell, Joyce Damico
  • Publication number: 20060000415
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pet bed that includes a heating layer which is formed of an enclosure and a heating composition sealed inside the enclosure. The enclosure includes a gas-permeable section such that the heating composition generates heat when a gas is received through the gas-permeable section. The pet bed further includes (i) a liner attached to the heating layer to engage a pet as the pet lies on the pet bed; (ii) a conforming layer attached to the heating layer such that the conforming layer conforms to the shape of the pet as the pet lies on the pet bed; and/or (iii) a backing layer attached to the heating layer such that the backing layer restricts movement of the pet bed. The enclosure may further include a cover over the gas-permeable section such that the heating composition generates heat when the cover is removed from the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Wendy Behnke, Elizabeth Bell, Jim Cotter, Daniel Heuer, Bruce Siebers
  • Publication number: 20050139165
    Abstract: An animal shedding control device is provided including a first layer including a first material, wherein the first layer has a first layer perimetric edge, and wherein the first material is hook material having hooks adapted to capture detritus, and a second layer including a second material, wherein the second layer has a second layer perimetric edge, and wherein at least a portion of the second layer perimetric edge is coupled to the first layer perimetric edge such that the first and second layers define a bag-like space that is at least partially enclosed. The first material may be micro-hook material, and the second layer may be a nonwoven, elastomeric, or micro-hook material. The device may be a mitt, a pet bed enclosure, or a grooming tool cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Wendy Behnke, Elizabeth Bell, James Cotter, Daniel Heuer, Bruce Siebers
  • Patent number: D416286
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventors: Anthony Paras, Elizabeth Bell
  • Patent number: D416578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Inventors: Anthony Paras, Elizabeth Bell