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).

  • Patent number: 11341566
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kim Marie Greenwood, Jonathan Roy Mahnke, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
  • Patent number: 11013641
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Davis Dang H. Nhan, Rebecca E. Strong, Andrew Long
  • Publication number: 20200375809
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Davis Dang H. Nhan, Rebecca E. Strong, Andrew Long
  • Publication number: 20190328266
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
  • Patent number: 10278609
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20180206758
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Andrew M. Long
  • Publication number: 20170249693
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Kim Marie Greenwood, Jonathan Roy Mahnke, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20160374587
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
  • Patent number: 9442088
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20160235332
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
  • Patent number: 9320451
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
  • Patent number: 9278033
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Kollakompil Abraham, Joseph Raymond Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Sridhar Ranganathan, Aster Ellen Kammrath
  • Publication number: 20150238114
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20150241372
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8958886
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Anthony Schepis, Matthew John Valaskey, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Martha Lillian Tate, Kaiyuan Yang, Martin S Shamis, WonYeong Sohn
  • Publication number: 20140188194
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Anthony Schepis, Matthew John Valaskey, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Martha Lillian Tate, Kaiyuan Yang, Martin S. Shamis, WonYeong Sohn
  • Publication number: 20130131618
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Jose Kollakompil Abraham, Joseph Raymond Feldkamp, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Sridhar Ranganathan, Aster Ellen Kammrath
  • Patent number: 8207394
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Raymond Feldkamp, Jeffrey Robert Heller, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Sudhanshu Gakhar
  • Patent number: 8101813
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Ales, Keith William Magic, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Davis-Dang H. Nhan
  • Patent number: 8057454
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: 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