Patents by Inventor Michelle Willis

Michelle Willis 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: 9216880
    Abstract: Header assemblies generally used to handle yarns, for example, to facilitate connection of yarns feeding into a tufting machine or other device. In some embodiments, the improved header assembly includes at least a detachable header and a collector plate. The improved header assembly simplifies the process of loading yarn through a detachable header by positioning the detachable header so that it abuts the collectable plate so that individual yarns can be blown through the collector plate through the appropriate holes in the detachable header. In some embodiments, the header assemblies are configured for use with varying gauges, different alignment requirements, different devices, and/or to otherwise be more universal in nature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Interface, Inc.
    Inventors: Tammy Michelle Willis, Johnny E. Daugherty, Brian H. Harrell, William Oscar Ingram, III
  • Publication number: 20130228644
    Abstract: Header assemblies generally used to handle yarns, for example, to facilitate connection of yarns feeding into a tufting machine or other device. In some embodiments, the improved header assembly includes at least a detachable header and a collector plate. The improved header assembly simplifies the process of loading yarn through a detachable header by positioning the detachable header so that it abuts the collectable plate so that individual yarns can be blown through the collector plate through the appropriate holes in the detachable header. In some embodiments, the header assemblies are configured for use with varying gauges, different alignment requirements, different devices, and/or to otherwise be more universal in nature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: Tammy Michelle Willis, Johnny E. Daugherty, Brian H. Harrell, William Oscar Ingram, III
  • Publication number: 20110125531
    Abstract: A method and system for analyzing historical medical provider billings to statistically establish a normative utilization profile. Comparison of a medical provider's utilization profile with a normative profile is enabled. Based on historical treatment patterns and a fee schedule, an accurate model of the cost of a specific medical episode can be created. Various treatment patterns for a particular diagnosis can be compared by treatment cost and patient outcome to determine the most cost-effective treatment approach. It is also possible to identify those medical providers who provide treatment that does not fall within the statistically established treatment patterns or profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Jerry G. Seare, Patricia A. Smith-Wilson, Kurt Van Wagoner, Jean Andrea Mattey, Eileen K. Synder, Candace C. Wahlstrom, Michelle Willis, Matthew R. Bentley
  • Patent number: 7774252
    Abstract: A method and system for analyzing historical medical provider billings to statistically establish a normative utilization profile. Comparison of a medical provider's utilization profile with a normative profile is enabled. Based on historical treatment patterns and a fee schedule, an accurate model of the cost of a specific medical episode can be created. Various treatment patterns for a particular diagnosis can be compared by treatment cost and patient outcome to determine the most cost-effective treatment approach. It is also possible to identify those medical providers who provide treatment that does not fall within the statistically established treatment patterns or profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Ingenix, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry G. Seare, Patricia A. Smith-Wilson, Kurt Van Wagoner, Jean A. Mattey, Eileen K. Synder, Candace C. Wahlstrom, Michelle Willis, Matthew R. Bentley
  • Patent number: 7222079
    Abstract: A method and system for analyzing historical medical provider billings to statistically establish a normative utilization profile. Comparison of a medical provider's utilization profile with a normative profile is enabled. Based on historical treatment patterns and a fee schedule, an accurate model of the cost of a specific medical episode can be created. Various treatment patterns for a particular diagnosis can be compared by treatment cost and patient outcome to determine the most cost-effective treatment approach. It is also possible to identify those medical providers who provide treatment that does not fall within the statistically established treatment patterns or profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Ingenix, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry G. Seare, Patricia A. Smith-Wilson, Kurt Van Wagoner, Jean Andrea Mattey, Eileen K. Snyder, Candace C. Wahlstrom, Michelle Willis, Matthew R. Bentley
  • Publication number: 20060293922
    Abstract: A method and system for analyzing historical medical provider billings to statistically establish a normative utilization profile. Comparison of a medical provider's utilization profile with a normative profile is enabled. Based on historical treatment patterns and a fee schedule, an accurate model of the cost of a specific medical episode can be created. Various treatment patterns for a particular diagnosis can be compared by treatment cost and patient outcome to determine the most cost-effective treatment approach. It is also possible to identify those medical providers who provide treatment that does not fall within the statistically established treatment patterns or profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Jerry Seare, Patricia Smith-Wilson, Kurt Van Wagoner, Jean Mattey, Eileen Synder, Candance Wahlstrom, Michelle Willis, Matthew Bentley
  • Publication number: 20020128861
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for mapping clinical data including insurance data and pharmaceutical data with a health data dictionary. The health data dictionary provides a vocabulary that identifies insurance companies and pharmaceutical compounds including drugs in a normalized and standard form. The clinical data generated at a legacy system is compared with standard clinical data stored in the health data dictionary. Based on this comparison a partial or exact match is identified for the clinical data. After a match is selected, the normalized clinical data can be stored in a data repository. For unmatched clinical data, new concepts can be created and added to the health data dictionary for future use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Lee Min Lau, Joni D. Endo, Steve Karren, Michelle Willis, Susan Harada, Shane Beeney, Brian J. Larsen, Edward M. Cassin, Martha Gerard
  • Patent number: 6223164
    Abstract: A method and system for analyzing historical medical provider billings to statistically establish a normative utilization profile. Comparison of a medical provider's utilization profile with a normative profile is enabled. Based on historical treatment patterns and a fee schedule, an accurate model of the cost of a specific medical episode can be created. Various treatment patterns for a particular diagnosis can be compared by treatment cost and patient outcome to determine the most cost-effective treatment approach. It is also possible to identify those medical providers who provide treatment that does not fall within the statistically established treatment patterns or profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Ingenix, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry G Seare, Patricia A Smith-Wilson, Kurt VanWagoner, Jean Andrea Mattey, Eileen K. Snyder, Candace C. Wahlstrom, Michelle Willis, Matthew R. Bentley, Steven J. Wenzbauer, Rodney Fredette, Vicki Sue Sennett
  • Patent number: 5557514
    Abstract: A method and system for analyzing historical medical provider billings to statistically establish a normative utilization profile. Comparison of a medical provider's utilization profile with a normative profile is enabled. Based on historical treatment patterns and a fee schedule, an accurate model of the cost of a specific medical episode can be created. Various treatment patterns for a particular diagnosis can be compared by treatment cost and patient outcome to determine the most cost-effective treatment approach. It is also possible to identify those medical providers who provide treatment that does not fall within the statistically established treatment patterns or profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Medicode, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry G. Seare, Patricia A. Smith-Wilson, Kurt VanWagoner, Jean A. Mattey, Eileen K. Snyder, Candace C. Wahlstrom, Michelle Willis, Matthew R. Bentley, Steven J. Wenzbauer, Rodney Fredette, Vicki S. Sennett