Patents by Inventor Michael A. Bell

Michael A. 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).

  • Compression ratio methods and systems for particulate filter regeneration
    Patent number: 11614042
    Abstract: Methods and systems for enabling regeneration of a particulate filter of an engine system are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving, by a processor, a request for particulate filter regeneration; in response to the request, determining, by the processor, at least one of a compression ratio and an expansion ratio; generating, by the processor, control signals to actuators of the engine system to adjust the at least one of the compression ratio and the expansion ratio to achieve a desired exhaust temperature; generating, by the processor, control signals to actuators of the engine system to optimize torque output based on the desired exhaust temperature, engine speed, and a desired engine load; and initiating, by the processor, regeneration of the particulate filter based on the command signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: J. Michael Gwidt, Andrew B Gillett, Karen Margaret-Bell Gwidt
  • DEFINING, DISPLAYING AND INTERACTING WITH TAGS IN A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL
    Publication number: 20230079307
    Abstract: This application generally relates to defining, displaying and interacting with tags in a 3D model. In an embodiment, a method includes generating, by a system including a processor, a three-dimensional model of an environment based on sets of aligned three-dimensional data captured from the environment, and associating tags with defined locations of the three-dimensional model, wherein the tags are respectively represented by tag icons that are spatially aligned with the defined locations of the three-dimensional model as included in different representations of the three-dimensional model rendered via an interface of a device, wherein the different representations correspond to different perspectives of the three-dimensional model, and wherein selection of the tag icons causes the tags respectively associated therewith to be rendered at the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Matterport, Inc.
    Inventors: James Mildrew, Matthew Tschudy Bell, Dustin Michael Cook, Preston Cowley, Lester Lee, Peter McColgan, Daniel Prochazka, Brian Schulman, James Sundra, Alan Tan
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING PRESCRIPTION DRUG DATA AND DETERMINING CLAIM DATA ACCURACY
    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
  • LATEX POLYMER WITH IMPROVED WASHABILITY AND BLOCK RESISTANCE
    Publication number: 20230075015
    Abstract: Coating compositions or paint having a pigment blended with a polymer system including one or more latex polymers, wherein the polymer system contains an alkali-soluble resin having an acid value and molecular weight and provided in a preferably desired amount to demonstrate optimal performance characteristics of washability, stain resistance or scrubability without negatively impacting block resistance, especially when neutralized with a low-volatility base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Dana CHRISTENSEN, Tyler BELL, Robert Sandoval, Mary Jane HIBBEN, Michael WILDMAN
  • LIQUID APPLICATORS AND METHODS OF APPLYING LIQUID TO A SUBSTRATE USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230071339
    Abstract: Liquid applicators and methods. The liquid applicators include a frame and an applicator head operably coupled to the frame and configured to support a section of an applicator fabric for operable application of a liquid to a substrate. The liquid applicators further include a fabric conveyance system that is operably coupled to the frame and includes a fabric pay-out assembly configured to supply the applicator fabric to the applicator head and a fabric take-up assembly configured to receive the applicator fabric from the applicator head. The liquid applicators further include a liquid delivery system configured to deliver the liquid to the section of the applicator fabric. The methods include delivering the liquid to the section of applicator fabric, engaging the section of applicator fabric with the substrate, and moving the section of the applicator fabric across the substrate to apply the liquid thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Teresa Monique Oglegree, Zachary Andrew Schwindt, Colton Massey Smoot, Kevin Michael Bell, Raymond Henderson, Adam Clark
  • PROTECTIVE CARBON LAYER FOR LITHIUM (LI) METAL ANODES
    Publication number: 20230067032
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a battery including a cathode, an anode positioned opposite the cathode and a carbon interface layer. The carbon interface layer includes an electrically insulating flaky carbon layer conformally encapsulating the anode. A plurality of carbon nano-onions (CNOs) defining a plurality of interstitial pore volumes are interspersed throughout the electrically insulating flaky carbon layer. An electrolyte is in contact with the carbon interface layer and the cathode. A separator is positioned between the anode and the cathode. The electrically insulating flaky carbon layer can include graphene oxide (GO). The plurality of interstitial pore volumes can be configured to transport lithium (Li) ions between the anode and the cathode via the plurality of interstitial pore volumes in a bulk phase of the electrolyte. The carbon interface layer can be configured to inhibit growth of Li dendritic structures from the anode towards the cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Lyten, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bell, You Li, Jesse Baucom, John Thorne, Qianwen Huang, Anurag Kumar, Jerzy Gazda, Bruce Lanning, Michael W. Stowell, Prashanth Jampani Hanumantha, James McKinney, George Clayton Gibbs
  • COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING NHE-MEDIATED ANTIPORT IN THE TREATMENT OF DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH FLUID RETENTION OR SALT OVERLOAD AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20230031776
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compounds and methods for the treatment of disorders associated with fluid retention or salt overload, such as heart failure (in particular, congestive heart failure), chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, liver disease, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) gamma agonist-induced fluid retention. The present disclosure is also directed to compounds and methods for the treatment of hypertension. The present disclosure is also directed to compounds and methods for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract disorders, including the treatment or reduction of pain associated with gastrointestinal tract disorders. The methods generally comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a pharmaceutically effective amount of a compound, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a compound, that is designed to be substantially active in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to inhibit NHE-mediated antiport of sodium ions and hydrogen ions therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: Ardelyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Charmot, Marc Navre, Christopher Carreras, Noah Bell, Michael Leadbetter, Jeffrey W. Jacobs
  • LITHIUM-SULFUR BATTERY ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20230031884
    Abstract: A lithium-sulfur battery including an anode, a cathode, a separator, and an electrolyte dispersed throughout the lithium-sulfur battery is provided. The anode may output lithium ions. The cathode may be positioned opposite to the anode and have an overall porosity as defined by multiple non-hollow carbon spherical (NHCS) particles joined together to form tubular NHCS particle agglomerate. Pores may be associated with the overall porosity of the cathode and interspersed uniformly throughout the NHCS particles. In some aspects, each pore having a diameter between 1 nm and 10 nm; and each tubular NCHS agglomerate has a length between 5 micrometers (?m) and 35 ?m. Interconnected channels defined in shape by the NHCS particles may be joined to each other and the pores, where some interconnected channels may be pre-loaded with an elemental sulfur and retain polysulfides (PS). Retention of the polysulfides may be based on some NHCS particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: LytEn, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakumar Bugga, Bruce Lanning, Michael W. Stowell, Jerzy Gazda, Jeffrey Bell, Anurag Kumar
  • LITHIUM-SULFUR BATTERY INCLUDING A CATHODE FORMED FROM MULTIPLE ADJACENT CARBONACEOUS REGIONS
    Publication number: 20230024954
    Abstract: A cathode may be formed with one or more regions positioned adjacent to one another. At least one region may include particles, where each particle includes carbon fragments and a deformable perimeter that may coalesce with adjacent particles. At least one region may include aggregates, where each aggregate may be formed of several particles joined to one another. Pores may be interspersed throughout the aggregates. At least one region may include agglomerates, where each agglomerate may be formed of a multitude of the aggregates joined to one other. At least one region further comprises a selectively permeable shell configured to form a separated liquid phase on the selectively permeable shell. The cathode may include at least one electrically-conductive region. At least one region has an electrical conductivity in an approximate range between 500 S/m to 20,000 S/m at a pressure of 12,000 pounds per square in (psi).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: LytEn, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Lanning, Michael W. Stowell, Jerzy Gazda, Jeffrey Bell, Anurag Kumar
  • PYRIDINE AND PYRIMIDINE CARBOXYLATE HERBICIDES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20230017045
    Abstract: Provided herein are pyridine and pyrimidine carboxylates and their derivatives, and compositions and methods of use thereof as herbicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Jared Bell, Ann M. Buysse, John F. Daeuble, Joseph D. Eckelbarger, Jeffrey B. Epp, Nicholas M. Irvine, Jeremy Kister, William C. Lo, Michael R. Loso, Christian T. Lowe, John C. Rohanna, Norbert M. Satchivi, Thomas L. Siddall, Kimberly M. Steward, Carla N. Yerkes
  • Morphometric detection of malignancy associated change
    Patent number: 11551043
    Abstract: A method for a system and method for morphometric detection of malignancy associated change (MAC) is disclosed including the acts of obtaining a sample; imaging cells to produce 3D cell images for each cell; measuring a plurality of different structural biosignatures for each cell from its 3D cell image to produce feature data; analyzing the feature data by first using cancer case status as ground truth to supervise development of a classifier to test the degree to which the features discriminate between cells from normal or cancer patients; using the analyzed feature data to develop classifiers including, a first classifier to discriminate normal squamous cells from normal and cancer patients, a second classifier to discriminate normal macrophages from normal and cancer patients, and a third classifier to discriminate normal bronchial columnar cells from normal and cancer patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: VISIONGATE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael G. Meyer, Laimonas Kelbauskas, Rahul Katdare, Daniel J. Sussman, Timothy Bell, Alan C. Nelson
  • Multi-modal method for interacting with 3D models
    Patent number: 11551410
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a methodology that allows a user to “orbit” around a model on a specific axis of rotation and view an orthographic floor plan of the model. A user may view and “walk through” the model while staying at a specific height above the ground with smooth transitions between orbiting, floor plan, and walking modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Matterport, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Bell, Michael Beebe
  • Channel agnostic scheduling system
    Patent number: 11544800
    Abstract: A system that allows for channel and platform agnostic automated scheduling. A user that is registered with the system may add an automated assistant into a pre-existing communication thread or channel, such as a short messaging service (“SMS”) conversation between multiple friends. Any user in the thread may interact with the assistant even if not registered with the system. Once present, the assistant analyzes messages sent to the thread for wake words that trigger actions or responses by the system, including automated scheduling actions. When scheduling is invoked, the system will find acceptable times based on top-down and bottom-up availability provided by registered users, and will propose meeting times until one is accepted by some or all of the participants. Once accepted, the system will confirm the meeting, update linked calendars, and provide reminders to attendees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Get Together AI, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bell, Madison A. Bell, Wen Ding
  • Artificial solid electrolyte interface (A-SEI) cap layer including graphene layers with flexible wrinkle areas
    Patent number: 11539074
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a battery comprising a cathode and an anode positioned opposite the cathode. A hybrid artificial solid-electrolyte interphase (A-SEI) layer is deposited on the anode and includes a plurality of active components. A blended material is interwoven throughout the plurality of active components and configured to inhibit growth of Lithium (Li) dendritic structures from the anode to the cathode. The blended material includes a combination of crystalline sp2-bound carbon domains of graphene sheets and a plurality of flexible wrinkle areas positioned at joinder points of two of more of the crystalline sp2-bound carbon domains of graphene sheets and a polymeric matrix configured to bind the plurality of active components and the blended material together. An electrolyte is in contact with the hybrid A-SEI and the cathode and a separator is positioned between the anode and the cathode. The blended material includes curable carboxylate salts of metals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Lyten, Inc.
    Inventors: Elena Rogojina, Qianwen Huang, Jerzy Gazda, Jeffrey Bell, Bruce Lanning, Michael W. Stowell, Prashanth Jampani Hanumantha, James McKinney, George Clayton Gibbs
  • Protective carbon layer for lithium (Li) metal anodes
    Patent number: 11508966
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a battery including a cathode, an anode positioned opposite the cathode and a carbon interface layer. The carbon interface layer includes an electrically insulating flaky carbon layer conformally encapsulating the anode. A plurality of carbon nano-onions (CNOs) defining a plurality of interstitial pore volumes are interspersed throughout the electrically insulating flaky carbon layer. An electrolyte is in contact with the carbon interface layer and the cathode. A separator is positioned between the anode and the cathode. The electrically insulating flaky carbon layer can include graphene oxide (GO). The plurality of interstitial pore volumes can be configured to transport lithium (Li) ions between the anode and the cathode via the plurality of interstitial pore volumes in a bulk phase of the electrolyte. The carbon interface layer can be configured to inhibit growth of Li dendritic structures from the anode towards the cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Lyten, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bell, You Li, Jesse Baucom, John Thorne, Qianwen Huang, Anurag Kumar, Jerzy Gazda, Bruce Lanning, Michael W. Stowell, Prashanth Jampani Hanumantha, James McKinney, George Clayton Gibbs
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING DATA CORRUPTION
    Publication number: 20220350695
    Abstract: A system, comprises at least one processor; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor and storing a function-performing module comprising processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, configure the at least one processor to determine that a function performed by a function-performing module was not performed according to a defined rule; and responsive to determining that the function was not performed according to the defined rule, generate a notification indicating data corruption, the data corruption detection module and the function-performing module configured separately and in a blind manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: The Toronto-Dominion Bank
    Inventors: Kathleen BELL, Tyler Austin NEIL, Michael James TAGGART
  • Pairing a payment object reader with a point-of-sale terminal
    Patent number: 11481750
    Abstract: In some examples, a system and method for pairing a payment object reader with a point-of-sale (POS) terminal is described herein. The payment object reader includes one or more light indicators configured to display information in an optical pattern of one or more colors, brightness, lightness, and intensities, wherein the light indicators display a first optical pattern representative of an operational status of the payment object reader in a first mode, and a second optical pattern representative of a pairing code in a second mode. A display control component, executed by a processor, is configured to control the light indicators in accordance with the pairing code to generate the second optical pattern, the second optical pattern when shared with the POS terminal enables pairing between the payment object reader and the POS terminal. When paired, the payment object reader allows the POS terminal to accept payments from a customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Block, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wells White, Afshin Rezayee, Bruce Bell, Malcolm Smith, Sergei Mosends, Andrew John Leiserson
  • Transgenic plants with enhanced agronomic traits
    Patent number: 11479783
    Abstract: This invention provides recombinant DNA constructs, transgenic plant nuclei and cells with such recombinant DNA construct for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Mark Scott Abad, Jeffrey E. Ahrens, Alice Clara Augustine, Erin Bell, Robert J. Bensen, Paolo Castiglioni, Richard Eric Cerny, Shobha Char, Xianfeng Chen, Jaishree M. Chittoor-Vijayanath, Maureen Daley, Jill Deikman, Molian Deng, Todd DeZwaan, Stephen Duff, Michael D. Edgerton, Bradon J. Fabbri, Jason Fenner, Karen Gabbert, Barry S. Goldman, Deborah J. Hawkins, Steve He, Richard Johnson, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Garrett J. Lee, Paul Loida, Savitha Madappa, Robert J. Meister, Donald E. Nelson, Anand Pandravada, Obed Patty, Ming Peng, Marie Petracek, Rajani Monnanda Somaiah, Dhanalakshmi Ramachandra, Monica P. Ravanello, Thomas G. Ruff, Rick A. Sanders, Beth Savidge, Steven H. Schwartz, Padmini Sudarshana, Jindong Sun, Rebecca L. Thompson-Mize, Virginia Ursin, Dale L. Vai, Srikanth Venkatachalayya, Tymagondlu V. Venkatesh, Kammaradi Vidya, K. Vijayalakshmi, Todd C. Weber, Jingrui Wu, Zhidong Xie, Wei Zheng
  • BELT SANDER
    Publication number: 20220331929
    Abstract: A belt sander includes a frame, a drive roller, an idler roller rotatably attached to a pivot arm, a first linear actuator configured for pivoting the pivot arm, a nose roller and a continuous abrasive belt wrapped around the drive roller, the idler roller and the nose roller. A drive motor rotates the drive roller, and an air cylinder attached to the frame and a nose roller spindle exerts a first force against the frame and a second force equal to and opposite the first force against the nose roller spindle. A first sensor senses a position of a belt edge, and a first controller receives a belt edge position signal from the first sensor and sends a command signal responsive to the position signal to the first linear actuator for expanding or contracting so as to pivot the pivot arm about a pivot point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Duronte Carter, Zachary J. Stephenson, Jose Gregorio Martinez, Soren Mortvedt, Michael A. Glidden, Kevin Bell, Matthew S. Carlin, Davin Phillips
  • Sensor diagnostic procedure
    Patent number: 11466638
    Abstract: An engine diagnostic system includes a control system having a controller operatively connected to an engine. A monitoring system has a sensor operatively connected to the engine. A diagnostic system is operatively connected to the engine. The diagnostic system is configured to implement a sensor diagnostic procedure that includes a sensor health test. The sensor health test includes comparing a measured value of a sensor to an expected value and determining the health of the sensor based on the difference between the measured value and the expected value. The sensor diagnostic procedure can also include telematics data analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Jason E. Brinkman, Joseph A. Bell, Curtis P. Ritter, Mark A. Friedrich, Michael J. Pipho