Patents by Inventor Thomas B. Barker

Thomas B. Barker 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for intelligent selection of goods and services in telephonic and electronic commerce
    Publication number: 20020055906
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for effecting remote commerce, such as in telemarketing (either inbound or outbound) and in electronic commerce, which are particularly adapted for the intelligent selection and proffer of products, services or information to a user or customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: Ronald A. Katz, Gary L. West, Thomas B. Barker
  • Methods and apparatus for intelligent selection of goods and services in telephonic and electronic commerce
    Patent number: 6055513
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for effecting remote commerce, such as in telemarketing (either inbound or outbound) and in electronic commerce, which are particularly adapted for the intelligent selection and proffer of products, services or information to a user or customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Telebuyer, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald A. Katz, Gary L. West, Thomas B. Barker
  • Water removal from solid products and apparatus therefor
    Patent number: 5636449
    Abstract: A tube dryer system is used to remove moisture from solid commercial products. The present apparatus includes a condensate vessel that separates condensed steam from excess steam. The excess steam is passed through a thermocompressor and combined with incoming fresh steam to produce a combined steam feed stream having a higher flow rate at only slightly reduced pressure and reduced superheat content, resulting in increased dryer capacity and reduced steam losses with no increase in energy costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: General Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen T. Gaddis, Thomas B. Barker