Patents by Inventor Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
Shawn Jeffery Sullivan 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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Patent number: 11341566Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing a 3-D shopping experience to an online shopping environment is implemented by a 3-D shopping rendering computer system.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kim Marie Greenwood, Jonathan Roy Mahnke, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
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Patent number: 11013641Abstract: A garment configured for detecting leakage from an absorbent article underlying the garment and methods of detecting leakage from an absorbent article using such a garment are disclosed. The garment can include a substrate and a wetness detection system. The wetness detection system can include a first wetness detection mechanism disposed at a first detection zone on the substrate. The wetness detection system can further include a second wetness detection mechanism disposed at a second detection zone on the substrate. The second detection zone can be different than the first detection zone. In preferred embodiments, the first wetness detection mechanism and the second wetness detection mechanism can be configured to sense wetness electronically.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Davis Dang H. Nhan, Rebecca E. Strong, Andrew Long
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Publication number: 20200375809Abstract: A garment configured for detecting leakage from an absorbent article underlying the garment and methods of detecting leakage from an absorbent article using such a garment are disclosed. The garment can include a substrate and a wetness detection system. The wetness detection system can include a first wetness detection mechanism disposed at a first detection zone on the substrate. The wetness detection system can further include a second wetness detection mechanism disposed at a second detection zone on the substrate. The second detection zone can be different than the first detection zone. In preferred embodiments, the first wetness detection mechanism and the second wetness detection mechanism can be configured to sense wetness electronically.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Davis Dang H. Nhan, Rebecca E. Strong, Andrew Long
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Publication number: 20190328266Abstract: Methods for assessing a health condition of an individual using single coil magnetic induction tomography imaging are provided. A target area for medical imaging on a patient can be identified. A plurality of coil property measurements can be obtained using a single coil. The plurality of coil property measurements can be performed with the single coil at a plurality of discrete locations relative to the target area. The coil property measurements can be processed to generate an image of the conductivity distribution of the target area. The image can be analyzed to assess a health condition of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
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Patent number: 10278609Abstract: Methods for assessing a health condition of an individual using single coil magnetic induction tomography imaging are provided. A target area for medical imaging on a patient can be identified. A plurality of coil property measurements can be obtained using a single coil. The plurality of coil property measurements can be performed with the single coil at a plurality of discrete locations relative to the target area. The coil property measurements can be processed to generate an image of the conductivity distribution of the target area. The image can be analyzed to assess a health condition of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
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Publication number: 20180206758Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for magnetic induction tomography imaging using a hand held device are provided. More particularly, a magnetic induction tomography imaging system can include a hand held magnetic induction tomography device having a housing and at least one sensing unit. The housing of the hand held device can have a form factor such that the location of a hand holding the housing is separated from the sensing unit when the hand held device is in operation. The hand held magnetic imaging tomography device can include one or more electrical components separated in the housing (e.g., by shielding) from the at least one sensing unit to reduce electromagnetic interference between the at least one sensing unit and the one or more electrical components. A positioning system involving components included internally and/or externally to the hand held device can be used to determine position data for the hand held device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Andrew M. Long
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Publication number: 20170249693Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing a 3-D shopping experience to an online shopping environment is implemented by a 3-D shopping rendering computer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2014Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Kim Marie Greenwood, Jonathan Roy Mahnke, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
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Publication number: 20160374587Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for magnetic induction tomography imaging of specimens, such as human tissue specimens, using a single coil are provided. A plurality of coil property measurements can be obtained using the single coil at a plurality of discrete locations relative to the specimen. The single coil can be designed to be relatively easy to be placed in many different positions/orientations relative to the specimen. A three-dimensional electromagnetic property map, such as a three-dimensional conductivity map or a three-dimensional permittivity map, can be generated from the plurality of coil property measurements obtained using the single coil by accessing a model correlating coil property measurements obtained by the single coil with an electromagnetic property distribution of the specimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
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Patent number: 9442088Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for magnetic induction tomography imaging of specimens, such as human tissue specimens, using a single coil are provided. A plurality of coil property measurements can be obtained using the single coil at a plurality of discrete locations relative to the specimen. The single coil can be designed to be relatively easy to be placed in many different positions/orientations relative to the specimen. A three-dimensional electromagnetic property map, such as a three-dimensional conductivity map or a three-dimensional permittivity map, can be generated from the plurality of coil property measurements obtained using the single coil by accessing a model correlating coil property measurements obtained by the single coil with an electromagnetic property distribution of the specimen.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
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Publication number: 20160235332Abstract: Methods for assessing a health condition of an individual using single coil magnetic induction tomography imaging are provided. A target area for medical imaging on a patient can be identified. A plurality of coil property measurements can be obtained using a single coil. The plurality of coil property measurements can be performed with the single coil at a plurality of discrete locations relative to the target area. The coil property measurements can be processed to generate an image of the conductivity distribution of the target area. The image can be analyzed to assess a health condition of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
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Patent number: 9320451Abstract: Methods for assessing a health condition of an individual using single coil magnetic induction tomography imaging are provided. A target area for medical imaging on a patient can be identified. A plurality of coil property measurements can be obtained using a single coil. The plurality of coil property measurements can be performed with the single coil at a plurality of discrete locations relative to the target area. The coil property measurements can be processed to generate an image of the conductivity distribution of the target area. The image can be analyzed to assess a health condition of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
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Patent number: 9278033Abstract: An absorbent article facilitating sensing the presence of a body exudate in the absorbent article includes an absorbent member; a sensor coil disposed on or in the article; and an electrical double-layer capacitor disposed on or in the article and in electrical communication with the sensor coil, wherein the capacitor is in fluid communication with the absorbent member. An absorbent article system also includes a detector circuit including an exciter coil configured for electromagnetic communication with the sensor coil, and sensor electronics configured to indicate the presence of a body exudate based on changes in the electromagnetic communication between the exciter coil and the sensor coil.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jose Kollakompil Abraham, Joseph Raymond Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Sridhar Ranganathan, Aster Ellen Kammrath
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Publication number: 20150238114Abstract: Methods for assessing a health condition of an individual using single coil magnetic induction tomography imaging are provided. A target area for medical imaging on a patient can be identified. A plurality of coil property measurements can be obtained using a single coil. The plurality of coil property measurements can be performed with the single coil at a plurality of discrete locations relative to the target area. The coil property measurements can be processed to generate an image of the conductivity distribution of the target area. The image can be analyzed to assess a health condition of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
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Publication number: 20150241372Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for magnetic induction tomography imaging of specimens, such as human tissue specimens, using a single coil are provided. A plurality of coil property measurements can be obtained using the single coil at a plurality of discrete locations relative to the specimen. The single coil can be designed to be relatively easy to be placed in many different positions/orientations relative to the specimen. A three-dimensional electromagnetic property map, such as a three-dimensional conductivity map or a three-dimensional permittivity map, can be generated from the plurality of coil property measurements obtained using the single coil by accessing a model correlating coil property measurements obtained by the single coil with an electromagnetic property distribution of the specimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
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Patent number: 8958886Abstract: An article for transcutaneously applying electrical stimulation to sensory receptors. The article is a support to which an electrode pair, a positive and corresponding negative electrode, is attached. Leads are electrically attached to each of the positive and negative electrodes, wherein each lead has an insulated coating. A controller is electrically attached to the leads for delivering monophasic or biphasic electrical stimulation at a single frequency. A power supply is electrically connected to the controller, and may be attached to the support. The article may be a sock, a glove, a harness or an insole.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Eric Anthony Schepis, Matthew John Valaskey, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Martha Lillian Tate, Kaiyuan Yang, Martin S Shamis, WonYeong Sohn
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Publication number: 20140188194Abstract: The article is a support to which an electrode pair, a positive and corresponding negative electrode, is attached. Leads are electrically attached to each of the positive and negative electrodes, wherein each lead has an insulated coating. A controller is electrically attached to the leads for delivering monophasic or biphasic electrical stimulation at a single frequency. A power supply is electrically connected to the controller, and may be attached to the support. The article may be a sock, a glove, a harness or an insole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Eric Anthony Schepis, Matthew John Valaskey, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Martha Lillian Tate, Kaiyuan Yang, Martin S. Shamis, WonYeong Sohn
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Publication number: 20130131618Abstract: An absorbent article facilitating sensing the presence of a body exudate in the absorbent article includes an absorbent member; a sensor coil disposed on or in the article; and an electrical double-layer capacitor disposed on or in the article and in electrical communication with the sensor coil, wherein the capacitor is in fluid communication with the absorbent member. An absorbent article system also includes a detector circuit including an exciter coil configured for electromagnetic communication with the sensor coil, and sensor electronics configured to indicate the presence of a body exudate based on changes in the electromagnetic communication between the exciter coil and the sensor coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Jose Kollakompil Abraham, Joseph Raymond Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Sridhar Ranganathan, Aster Ellen Kammrath
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Patent number: 8207394Abstract: A signaling device is provided for sensing and indicating the presence of a body exudate in an absorbent article, the device including a housing and a detection circuit disposed within the housing, the detection circuit including an induction coil and a marginal oscillator. A body exudate collection and detection system is also provided including an absorbent article and a signaling device adapted to be used in conjunction with the absorbent article, the signaling device including a housing and a detection circuit disposed within the housing, the detection circuit including an induction coil and a marginal oscillator. The signaling device can also include an attachment mechanism for removably attaching the housing to the absorbent article. The detection circuit can also include an electrical common and a conductor in electrical communication with the electrical common and with the body exudate.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Raymond Feldkamp, Jeffrey Robert Heller, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Sudhanshu Gakhar
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Patent number: 8101813Abstract: The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. An absorbent article may be provided with selected electrical components used as wetness or other type sensors which may be determined by a coupled signaling device. An attached signaling device may automatically determine physiological changes of a wearer of the absorbent article including increases in void volume over time, increases in time between voids and proximity to bathroom fixtures. The signaling device may provide data analysis and/or display, and may provide remote alarm functions.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Michael Ales, Keith William Magic, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Davis-Dang H. Nhan
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Patent number: 8057454Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for determining hydration of an article and/or a person. The physical and/or electrical properties of a device in the absorbent article may be altered by hydration received in the absorbent article. The alteration of the physical or electrical properties may indicate the amount of hydration in the absorbent article. Furthermore, a time period for receiving the hydration in the absorbent article may also be determined. The hydration of the person may be determined based on a fluid output rate from the person computed using the amount of hydration output from the person and the time period for receiving the hydration.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Mark Long, Davis Dang Hoang Nhan, Sridhar Ranganathan, Darold Dean Tippey, Andrew Thomas Baker, Thomas Michael Ales, III, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan