Patents by Inventor Christopher Baker

Christopher Baker 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).

  • Publication number: 20030225151
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are useful as protein kinase inhibitors having the formula: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Hale, Xiaoling Xie, Jeremy Green, Jingrong Cao, Christopher Baker, Francois Maltais, James Janetka, Guy Bemis, Michael Mullican, Judith Straub, Qing Tang
  • Publication number: 20030179906
    Abstract: A mail sorter (22) includes an imaging device (60) to generate a plurality of images each corresponding to one of the plurality of mail pieces (36). The mail sorter (22) performs a character recognition routine on each of the images to sort a number of the mail pieces (36) and identify one of the mail pieces as being unsortable by the routine. An operator input processing subsystem (24) includes a number of stations (74). These stations (74) each include a display and a voice input device. The subsystem (24) responds to the mail sorter (22) to route the images to the stations (74). One of the stations (74) is operable to display one of the images on its corresponding display device and receive vocal input from an operator with its corresponding voice input device in response to viewing the image. The subsystem (24) executes a voice recognition routine to determine address information from the vocal input and provides this information to the mail sorter (22) to sort a corresponding one of the mail pieces (36).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Applicant: MailCode Inc. a subsidiary of Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Baker, Alexander Moon, Peter N. Baker, Jennifer Wolverton
  • Publication number: 20030149051
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Jeremy Green, Guy Bemis, Anne-Laure Grillot, Mark Ledeboer, Francesco G. Salituro, Edmund Harrington, Huai Gao, Christopher Baker, Jingrong Cao, Michael Hale
  • Patent number: 6593357
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are useful as protein kinase inhibitors having the formula: where R1-4, Q, and T are described in the specification. The compounds are useful for treating disease states in mammals that are alleviated by a protein kinase inhibitor, particularly diseases such as cancer, inflammatory disorders, restenosis, and cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeremy Green, Jingrong Cao, Michael Hale, Christopher Baker, Francois Maltais, James Janetka, Michael Mullican, Guy Bemis, Xiaoling Xie, Judith Straub, Qing Tang
  • Patent number: 6539098
    Abstract: A mail sorter (22) includes an imaging device (60) to generate a plurality of images each corresponding to one of the plurality of mail pieces (36). The mail sorter (22) performs a character recognition routine on each of the images to sort a number of the mail pieces (36) and identify one of the mail pieces as being unsortable by the routine. An operator input processing subsystem (24) includes a number of stations (74). These stations (74) each include a display and a voice input device. The subsystem (24) responds to the mail sorter (22) to route the images to the stations (74). One of the stations (74) is operable to display one of the images on its corresponding display device and receive vocal input from an operator with its corresponding voice input device in response to viewing the image. The subsystem (24) executes a voice recognition routine to determine address information from the vocal input and provides this information to the mail sorter (22) to sort a corresponding one of the mail pieces (36).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: MailCode Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Baker, Alexander Moon, Peter N. Baker, Jennifer Wolverton
  • Patent number: 6528509
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are useful as protein kinase inhibitors having the formula: where R1-4, Q, and T are described in the specification. The compounds are useful for treating disease states in mammals that are alleviated by a protein kinase inhibitor, particularly diseases such as cancer, inflammatory disorders, restenosis, and cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmacuticals, Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Hale, Xiaoling Xie, Jeremy Green, Jingrong Cao, Christopher Baker, Francois Maltais, James Janetka, Guy Bemis, Michael Mullican, Judith Straub, Qing Tang, Robert Mashal
  • Publication number: 20030040536
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are useful as protein kinase inhibitors having the formula: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Hale, Xiaoling Xie, Jeremy Green, Jingrong Cao, Christopher Baker, Francois Maltais, James Janetka, Guy Bemis, Michael Mullican, Judith Straub, Qing Tang, Robert Mashal
  • Publication number: 20020193992
    Abstract: A novel voice-enabled directory look-up system is disclosed. In one embodiment, an operator reads the first few characters from each of the first and last names of a mail addressee. The system captures the speech as an audio signal, which is parsed into character position segments. The system determines one or more candidate characters that might have resulted in the audio signal for each character position segment. The system then expands the list of candidate characters for at least one character position to include one or more characters that sound like the original candidate characters for that character position. The candidate characters for the respective character positions are composed into a regular expression, which is applied using an inexact string matching look-up routine to a directory of records. Records with the best matches are returned in a menu for the operator. The operator selects the desired record from the menu.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher A. Baker, Peter N. Baker, Cortland D. Starrett, Alexander R. Moon, Jia Xu, Eric R. Auberry
  • Patent number: 6405172
    Abstract: A novel voice-enabled directory look-up system is disclosed. In one embodiment, an operator reads the first few characters from each of the first and last names of a mail addressee. The system captures the speech as an audio signal, which is parsed into character position segments. The system determines one or more candidate characters that might have resulted in the audio signal for each character position segment. The system then expands the list of candidate characters for at least one character position to include one or more characters that sound like the original candidate characters for that character position. The candidate characters for the respective character positions are composed into a regular expression, which is applied using an inexact string matching look-up routine to a directory of records. Records with the best matches are returned in a menu for the operator. The operator selects the desired record from the menu.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: MailCode Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Baker, Peter N. Baker, Cortland D. Starrett, Alexander R. Moon, Jia Xu, Eric R. Auberry
  • Patent number: 6156988
    Abstract: A processing system and apparatus for sorting and routing reusable mail pieces is shown. Each mail piece bears an identifier, which is stored in a database with the current intended destination of the mail piece to simplify subsequent sorting and routing operations. An envelope is shown that is suited for use in such a system. Computer readable media are shown that are executable to control such a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Inventor: Christopher A. Baker
  • Patent number: 5862243
    Abstract: A system for evaluating barcoded mail which includes an imaging device to provide an image signal corresponding to an image of a barcode or an address of a mail piece. The system also includes an output device for providing evaluation results and a processor receiving the image signal from the imaging device. The processor generates an address information signal corresponding to the barcode and an address block image signal corresponding to the address. The processor provides an output signal to the output device in accordance with the address information signal and the address block image signal. The output device responds to the output signal to provide an address information image corresponding to the address information signal and an address block image corresponding to the address block image signal for visual comparison. The system also evaluates an image of a mail piece barcode to detect and categorize barcode defects for reporting with a visual facsimile of the barcode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Inventors: Christopher A. Baker, Peter N. Baker
  • Patent number: 5790429
    Abstract: A system for processing and encoding mail including a bin configured to hold mail and a transport coupled to said bin to receive mail therefrom. The transport displays multiple moving pieces of mail to an operator. The system includes a data entry device operable to enter data from mail moving on the transport and a coding device to receive mail from the conveyor. A controller is operatively coupled to the transport, data entry device, and coding device. The controller includes an address signal corresponding to at least a portion of an address of a mail piece entered with the data entry device by the operator, a routing code signal determined in accordance with the address signal, a performance signal corresponding to data entry capability of the operator, and a transport speed signal corresponding to speed of the transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: M.A.I.L. Code, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Baker, Donald Caddy, David W. Purcell, Peter N. Baker, Adam W. Fleming, David P. Chastain
  • Patent number: 5273845
    Abstract: A terminal structure and seal for an electrochemical cell includes a terminal post inside a plastic tubular member which is inside a metal barrel. The plastic tubular member is unitary with the plastic cover and a reinforcing boss on the cover is annular and an annular stabilizing flange unitary with the metal barrel is embedded in this reinforcing boss. The metal barrel is separated from the interior of the electrochemical cell so that the metal barrel need not be resistant to the electrolyte and so that there is no potential leakage path between internal threads on the metal barrel and external threads on the plastic tubular member. The foregoing Abstract is merely a resume of general applications, is not a complete discussion of all principles of operation or applications, and is not to be construed as a limitation on the scope of the claimed subject matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Acme Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Edwin J. McHenry, Christopher A. Baker
  • Patent number: 5001648
    Abstract: Mail handling or processing systems are disclosed wherein the entire lot or batch of mail pieces is loaded into a bin for processing. Each mail piece is individually removed by an operator while the computer monitors the weight of the bin and simultaneously produces serial numbers for affixing to each mail piece. In an alternative embodiment a postage meter provides postage imprinting and labelling for each mail piece removed. By monitoring the tare weight difference of the bin prior to and after removal of each mail piece, the mail piece weight is determined from the difference between the two tare weights. The weight of each mail piece is required in order to determine postage cost or mail charges for each mail piece.After all pieces of mail are removed from the bin, an operator can optionally key the system to produce a postal service form complying with manifest mailing requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: M.A.I.L. Code, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Baker
  • Patent number: D334366
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique
    Inventor: W. Christopher Baker
  • Patent number: D418092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
    Inventors: John Anthony Hutz, William Christopher Baker, Philip Blair Webb