Patents by Inventor Susan Bell

Susan 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: 11341694
    Abstract: Various examples are directed to computer-implemented systems and methods for graphical representation of financial account outflow. The method includes obtaining, by a processor of a computer, a transaction of an account holder including an amount and frequency of the transaction, and categorizing the transaction on a continuum of discretionary spending and fixed expense spending. The transaction is displayed by the processor on a user interface using a graph having an x-axis providing a frequency of the at least one transaction, and a y-axis indicating the categorization of the transaction. The transaction is displayed as a bubble on the graph, where the bubble has a diameter that is proportional to the amount of the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Erik Schutzman, Tambra Nichols, Susan Bell McCraw, H. Brock Kolls
  • Patent number: 11237852
    Abstract: Profile information describing an attribute of a user is received from a network-based service. A selection of a goal relating to the attribute is received from the user. A start point of the user is determined with respect to the goal, where the start point is based on the profile information. A path is determined from the start point to the goal. A map on which the path is visually represented is generated and displayed. The progress of the user is tracked, including representing the user as being at a point on the path. A graphical depiction of a displayed incline of the path is changed based on the tracking of the progress of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Erik Schutzman, Tambra Nichols, Susan Bell McCraw, H. Brock Kolls
  • Patent number: 10768949
    Abstract: Profile information describing an attribute of a user is received from a network based service. Selection of a goal relating to the attribute is received from the user. A start point with respect to the goal is determined based on the profile information, and a path from the start point to the goal is determined utilizing a planning algorithm. A map is generated based on the path, which is visually represented on the map. At least one GUI descriptor is created, specifying instructions for rendering a user-specific GUI that displays the map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Erik Schutzman, Tambra Nichols, Susan Bell McCraw, H. Brock Kolls
  • Patent number: 10755457
    Abstract: Various examples are directed to computer-implemented systems and methods for graphical representation of financial account outflow. The method includes obtaining, by a processor of a computer, a transaction of an account holder including an amount and frequency of the transaction, and categorizing the transaction on a continuum of discretionary spending and fixed expense spending. The transaction is displayed by the processor on a user interface using a graph having an x-axis providing a frequency of the at least one transaction, and a y-axis indicating the categorization of the transaction. The transaction is displayed as a bubble on the graph, where the bubble has a diameter that is proportional to the amount of the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Erik Schutzman, Tambra Nichols, Susan Bell McCraw, H. Brock Kolls
  • Patent number: 10504257
    Abstract: Various examples are directed to computer-implemented systems and methods for graphical representation of financial account outflow. The method includes obtaining, by a processor of a computer, a transaction of an account holder including an amount and frequency of the transaction, and categorizing the transaction on a continuum of discretionary spending and fixed expense spending. The transaction is displayed by the processor on a user interface using a graph having an x-axis providing a frequency of the at least one transaction, and a y-axis indicating the categorization of the transaction. The transaction is displayed as a bubble on the graph, where the bubble has a diameter that is proportional to the amount of the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Erik Schutzman, Tambra Nichols, Susan Bell McCraw, H. Brock Kolls
  • Publication number: 20190370026
    Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are systems, methods, and machine-readable mediums that provide for customized goal seeking GUIs that are created by one or more algorithms based upon user input and user profile information from either a GUI service or another network accessible service. In some examples, the GUI may be provided via one or more GUI descriptors that are created by the GUI service and sent to a computing device of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Erik Schutzman, Tambra Nichols, Susan Bell McCraw, H. Brock Kolls
  • Patent number: 8329268
    Abstract: A paper-based plant pot comprises a container formed from a sheet of paper-based material wrapped about an axis, opposite edge portions of the sheet being secured to each other, the container having a side wall that encircles the axis and a bottom wall formed by a plurality of bottom panels of the sheet folded inwardly from a lower edge of the side wall and engaging one another. The sheet comprises a paperboard substrate formed of natural cellulose fibers, an internal sizing composition incorporated into the paperboard substrate so as to render the paperboard substrate substantially resistant to saturation by liquid water, and a thermoplastic polymer layer on one of the major surfaces of the paperboard substrate. The thermoplastic polymer layer faces an interior of the container and forms an inner surface thereof for contact with soil or other growing medium placed in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Bell, Wim van De Camp, William David Decker, Bruce A. Moon, David E. Rhodes, Tony Rummage, John Whitehead
  • Publication number: 20110135856
    Abstract: A paper-based plant pot comprises a container formed from a sheet of paper-based material wrapped about an axis, opposite edge portions of the sheet being secured to each other, the container having a side wall that encircles the axis and a bottom wall formed by a plurality of bottom panels of the sheet folded inwardly from a lower edge of the side wall and engaging one another. The sheet comprises a paperboard substrate formed of natural cellulose fibers, an internal sizing composition incorporated into the paperboard substrate so as to render the paperboard substrate substantially resistant to saturation by liquid water, and a thermoplastic polymer layer on one of the major surfaces of the paperboard substrate. The thermoplastic polymer layer faces an interior of the container and forms an inner surface thereof for contact with soil or other growing medium placed in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Susan Bell, Wim van De Camp, William David Decker, Bruce A. Moon, David E. Rhodes, Tony Rummage, John Whitehead