Patents by Inventor Gregory Bell

Gregory 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: 12248985
    Abstract: A decentralized investment fund operates according to consensus code on a shared ledger and raises capital by issuing ownership tokens on the shared ledger. The decentralized investment fund may hold digital assets in the consensus code and distribute profits to the token owners according to each owner's dividend preference. A token owner's dividend preference can include digital assets tracked by a different shared ledger, stabletoken digital assets pegged to the value of a digital asset, and cross-chain digital asset swaps. Token issuance may include a proof of accreditation requirement based on cryptographic proof on a shared ledger. The decentralized investment fund may distribute fund documents to the token holders by encrypting the document, first with a symmetric key common to all token holders, and second with an asymmetric key unique to each token holders and based on the token's holder's known public address on the shared ledger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Salt Blockchain, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Hill, Gregory Bell, Shawn Owen
  • Publication number: 20220391982
    Abstract: A decentralized investment fund operates according to consensus code on a shared ledger and raises capital by issuing ownership tokens on the shared ledger. The decentralized investment fund may hold digital assets in the consensus code and distribute profits to the token owners according to each owner's dividend preference. A token owner's dividend preference can include digital assets tracked by a different shared ledger, stabletoken digital assets pegged to the value of a digital asset, and cross-chain digital asset swaps. Token issuance may include a proof of accreditation requirement based on cryptographic proof on a shared ledger. The decentralized investment fund may distribute fund documents to the token holders by encrypting the document, first with a symmetric key common to all token holders, and second with an asymmetric key unique to each token holders and based on the token's holder's known public address on the shared ledger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Hill, Gregory Bell, Shawn Owen
  • Patent number: 11416931
    Abstract: A decentralized investment fund operates according to consensus code on a shared ledger and raises capital by issuing ownership tokens on the shared ledger. The decentralized investment fund may hold digital assets in the consensus code and distribute profits to the token owners according to each owner's dividend preference. A token owner's dividend preference can include digital assets tracked by a different shared ledger, stabletoken digital assets pegged to the value of a digital asset, and cross-chain digital asset swaps. Token issuance may include a proof of accreditation requirement based on cryptographic proof on a shared ledger. The decentralized investment fund may distribute fund documents to the token holders by encrypting the document, first with a symmetric key common to all token holders, and second with an asymmetric key unique to each token holders and based on the token's holder's known public address on the shared ledger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: SALT BLOCKCHAIN INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Hill, Gregory Bell, Shawn Owen
  • Publication number: 20190287175
    Abstract: A decentralized investment fund operates according to consensus code on a shared ledger and raises capital by issuing ownership tokens on the shared ledger. The decentralized investment fund may hold digital assets in the consensus code and distribute profits to the token owners according to each owner's dividend preference. A token owner's dividend preference can include digital assets tracked by a different shared ledger, stabletoken digital assets pegged to the value of a digital asset, and cross-chain digital asset swaps. Token issuance may include a proof of accreditation requirement based on cryptographic proof on a shared ledger. The decentralized investment fund may distribute fund documents to the token holders by encrypting the document, first with a symmetric key common to all token holders, and second with an asymmetric key unique to each token holders and based on the token's holder's known public address on the shared ledger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: SALT Lending Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Hill, Gregory Bell, Shawn Owen
  • Publication number: 20170252397
    Abstract: Methods for treating subjects suffering from chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder or other disorders resulting in primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism are described. The methods are effective in reducing serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels and calcium levels in patients who undergo hemodialysis. The methods described herein are also effective in slowing the progression of kidney disease and preserving kidney function. Compositions used in the described methods are also provided and comprise calcimimetics which function as agonists of the calcium sensing receptor (CaSR).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Sarah Walter, Gregory Bell, James E. Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 9440341
    Abstract: An apparatus for guiding an anti-rotation key installation tool includes at least one magnet mounting member. A tool positioning member is coupled to the magnet mounting member and has a first end and a second end. An installation tool positioning channel extends from the first end to the second end of the tool positioning member and has an opening at the first end of the tool positioning member for accepting a portion of the anti-rotation key installation tool. At least one mechanically switchable frame securing magnet assembly is mounted to the at least one magnet mounting member for releasably securing the apparatus to an outer surface of a tubular connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: VETCO GRAY INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Bell, William Rey Patterson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160175383
    Abstract: Methods for treating subjects suffering from chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder or other disorders resulting in primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism are described. The methods are effective in reducing serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels and calcium levels in patients who undergo hemodialysis. The methods described herein are also effective in slowing the progression of kidney disease and preserving kidney function. Compositions used in the described methods are also provided and comprise calcimimetics which function as agonists of the calcium sensing receptor (CaSR).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Sarah Walter, Gregory Bell, James E. Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 8987200
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and kits for treating hyperparathyroidism, bone disease and/or hypercalcemic disorders. In particular, methods for lowering serum PTH and serum calcium using polycationic calcium modulator peptides are provided. The calcium modulator peptides can be used to treat subjects having, for example: primary, secondary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism; hypercalcemia of malignancy; metastatic bone disease; or osteoporosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: KAI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Bell, Sarah Walter, Felix Karim
  • Publication number: 20150074979
    Abstract: An apparatus for guiding an anti-rotation key installation tool includes at least one magnet mounting member. A tool positioning member is coupled to the magnet mounting member and has a first end and a second end. An installation tool positioning channel extends from the first end to the second end of the tool positioning member and has an opening at the first end of the tool positioning member for accepting a portion of the anti-rotation key installation tool. At least one mechanically switchable frame securing magnet assembly is mounted to the at least one magnet mounting member for releasably securing the apparatus to an outer surface of a tubular connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Vetco Gray Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Bell, William Rey Patterson, JR.
  • Patent number: 8969299
    Abstract: Methods for modulating serum phosphorus levels are described, wherein calcimimetic agents are administered to a subject in need thereof. In one embodiment, the compound is cinacalcet, and in other embodiments the compound is comprised of a contiguous sequence of subunits, X1—X2—X3—X4—X5—X6—X7, wherein the X1 subunit comprises a thiol-containing moiety and the distribution of charge on the X2-X7 subunits. The compound, when administered at selected times to a patient undergoing dialysis, lowers serum phosphorus levels, relative to pre-dosing levels, and achieves a sustained reduced level for a period of time after administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: KAI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Felix Karim, Gregory Bell
  • Publication number: 20140315809
    Abstract: Methods for treating subjects suffering from chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder or other disorders resulting in primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism are described. The methods are effective in reducing serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels and calcium levels in patients who undergo hemodialysis. The methods described herein are also effective in slowing the progression of kidney disease and preserving kidney function. Compositions used in the described methods are also provided and comprise calcimimetics which function as agonists of the calcium sensing receptor (CaSR).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Kai Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sarah Walter, Gregory Bell, James E. Tomlinson
  • Publication number: 20130150301
    Abstract: Methods for modulating serum phosphorus levels are described, wherein calcimimetic agents are administered to a subject in need thereof. In one embodiment, the compound is cinacalcet, and in other embodiments the compound is comprised of a contiguous sequence of subunits, X1—X2—X3—X4—X5—X6—X7, wherein the X1 subunit comprises a thiol-containing moiety and the distribution of charge on the X2-X7 subunits. The compound, when administered at selected times to a patient undergoing dialysis, lowers serum phosphorus levels, relative to pre-dosing levels, and achieves a sustained reduced level for a period of time after administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: KAI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Felix Karim, Gregory Bell
  • Publication number: 20090023652
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and kits for treating hyperparathyroidism, bone disease and/or hypercalcemic disorders. In particular, methods for lowering serum PTH and serum calcium using polycationic calcium modulator peptides are provided. The calcium modulator peptides can be used to treat subjects having, for example: primary, secondary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism; hypercalcemia of malignancy; metastatic bone disease; or osteoporosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Gregory Bell, Sarah Walter, Felix Karim
  • Patent number: 7318925
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described herein relate to antibodies directed to the antigen parathyroid hormone (PTH) and uses of such antibodies. In particular, in some embodiments, there are provided fully human monoclonal antibodies directed to the antigen PTH. In further embodiments, nucleotide sequences encoding, and amino acid sequences comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions and/or complementarity determining regions (CDRs), specifically from FR1 through FR4 or CDR1 through CDR3, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Amgen Fremont, Inc.
    Inventors: Lorin Roskos, Ian Foltz, Chadwick King, Gregory Bell
  • Publication number: 20070284078
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and processes of using perfluoropolyether to maintain or improve the oil return, lubrication, cooling capacity or energy efficiency of the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat transfer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Leck, Thomas Saturno, Gregory Bell
  • Publication number: 20070284555
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and processes of using perfluoropolyether to maintain or improve the oil return, lubrication, cooling capacity, or energy efficiency of a refrigeration, air conditioning or heat transfer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Leck, Thomas Saturno, Gregory Bell
  • Publication number: 20070187639
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and processes of using perfluoropolyether to maintain or improve the oil return, lubrication, or energy efficiency of the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat transfer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Leck, Thomas Saturno, Gregory Bell
  • Publication number: 20060250113
    Abstract: A composite battery set, including a metal-ceramic ruthenium-oxide ultracapacitor and a secondary lithium-ion battery, is provided. The composite battery set is electrically connected to an electrical device, which cuts down the total impedance by the metal-ceramic ruthenium-oxide ultracapacitor to increase the output power and the current. The composite battery set is also able to react a pulse rise time less than 5 ms, to speed up the signal react time of the electronic device. And the composite battery set further includes a protective circuit module (PCM) to protect the secondary lithium-ion battery so as to extend the service life and lifespan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Keh-Chi Tsai, James Lawson, Gregory Bell, Kurt Peluger
  • Publication number: 20060124375
    Abstract: An interlock for a vehicle platform lift meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 403) effective in late 2004 with minimum modification of vehicle electronic control arrangements. The interlock prevents forward and rearward mobility of vehicles unless the platform lift is stowed. The interlock operates to prevent accidental release but does not affect vehicle movement when the platform lift is stowed. Operation of the lift is allowed by placing the transmission in park or by placing the transmission in neutral and actuating the parking brake. A vehicle body computer controls operation when the vehicle is running. A bypass enable relay allows use when the vehicle's engine is not running.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Jeremy Lahr, Allyson Kreft, Marilyn Miars, Douglas Taylor, Steve Wagester, Gregory Bell
  • Publication number: 20060062783
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described herein relate to antibodies directed to the antigen parathyroid hormone (PTH) and uses of such antibodies. In particular, in some embodiments, there are provided fully human monoclonal antibodies directed to the antigen PTH. In further embodiments, nucleotide sequences encoding, and amino acid sequences comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions and/or complementarity determining regions (CDRs), specifically from FR1 through FR4 or CDR1 through CDR3, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Lorin Roskos, Ian Foltz, Chadwick King, Gregory Bell