Patents by Inventor Christopher W. Baker
Christopher W. 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).
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Publication number: 20210284436Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide load-securement devices and processes for securing loads in a shipping container. Generally, each load-securement device includes a base and two wings each having a corner-engaging end. The wings are attached to the base and are movable relative to one another and to the base from a compact configuration in which a first distance separates the corner-engaging ends to a securement configuration in which a second greater distance separates the corner-engaging ends. Since the load-securement device is more compact when the wings are in the compact configuration (as compared to the securement configuration), it is easier to attach to a shipping container—and particularly to a front corner post of the shipping container—as compared to a similar load-securement device that has immovable wings fixed in the securement configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Dwight L. Marshall, Christopher W. Baker, Roger D. Schultz, Joseph E. Lininger, Diana Jarrell
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Patent number: 10373170Abstract: In various implementations, customer service may be provided using a pager and/or user device. Signal(s) associated with a pager and/or user device may be received. One or more metrics may be determined at least partially based on the received signals. The metric(s) may be monitored. In various implementations, a management system of a location may receive a signal from a pager and/or user device indicating that an event has occurred at the location. A time the signal is received by the management system may be determined. One or more time-related metrics may be determined based at least partially on the received signal, the determined time, or both.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Long Range Systems, LLCInventors: Christopher W. Baker, Kenneth J. Lovegreen, Kelley C. Ogletree
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Patent number: 8849719Abstract: One or more storage modules in accordance with implementations of the present invention can be configured for a direct physical connection to a portable, digital playback device. The one or more storage modules comprise computer-executable instructions and one or more media files for delivering content directly to the portable playback device. Thus, for example, a potential customer or end user can plug-in a purchased or rented storage module directly into a personal digital playback device and watch movies, listen to music, watch/listen to news programs, or the like without necessarily having to download content through an intermediate computer system or network interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2007Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventor: Christopher W. Baker
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Publication number: 20140114807Abstract: In various implementations, customer service may be provided using a pager and/or user device. Signal(s) associated with a pager and/or user device may be received. One or more metrics may be determined at least partially based on the received signals. The metric(s) may be monitored. In various implementations, a management system of a location may receive a signal from a pager and/or user device indicating that an event has occurred at the location. A time the signal is received by the management system may be determined. One or more time-related metrics may be determined based at least partially on the received signal, the determined time, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventors: Christopher W. Baker, Kenneth J. Lovegreen, Kelley C. Ogletree
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Patent number: 8226449Abstract: A new Rhenium alloy usable for improving the performance of emission filaments used in mass spectrometers or other similar scientific instruments, which is made by adding low level concentrations of Yttrium Oxide to Rhenium of less than 10%. This new alloy has demonstrated superior performance characteristics compared to pure Rhenium for this purpose. Filaments made from the Yttria/Rhenium alloy exhibit the same voltage, current and emission properties as Rhenium but have the added advantage of greatly decreasing warping during use. The Rhenium alloy filaments are usable with various shapes and configurations including straight filaments, multiple coiled filaments and pin shaped filaments. Electron microscopy and microscopy studies verify that the Yttria/Rhenium material of the new alloy has a smaller grain size and increased strength when compared to pure Rhenium, which accounts for the enhanced structural strength.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Scientific Instrument Services, Inc.Inventors: John J. Manura, Christopher W. Baker, Ronald E. Shomo, II
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Patent number: 8134290Abstract: A new Rhenium alloy usable for improving the performance of emission filaments used in mass spectrometers or other similar scientific instruments, which is made by adding low level concentrations of Yttrium Oxide to Rhenium of less than 10%. This new alloy has demonstrated superior performance characteristics compared to pure Rhenium for this purpose. Filaments made from the Yttria/Rhenium alloy exhibit the same voltage, current and emission properties as Rhenium but have the added advantage of greatly decreasing warping during use. The Rhenium alloy filaments are usable with various shapes and configurations including straight filaments, multiple coiled filaments and pin shaped filaments. Electron microscopy and microscopy studies verify that the Yttria/Rhenium material of the new alloy has a smaller grain size and increased strength when compared to pure Rhenium, which accounts for the enhanced structural strength.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Scientific Instrument Services, Inc.Inventors: John J. Manura, Christopher W. Baker, Ronald E. Shomo, II
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Publication number: 20110306264Abstract: A new Rhenium alloy usable for improving the performance of emission filaments used in mass spectrometers or other similar scientific instruments, which is made by adding low level concentrations of Yttrium Oxide to Rhenium of less than 10%. This new alloy has demonstrated superior performance characteristics compared to pure Rhenium for this purpose. Filaments made from the Yttria/Rhenium alloy exhibit the same voltage, current and emission properties as Rhenium but have the added advantage of greatly decreasing warping during use. The Rhenium alloy filaments are usable with various shapes and configurations including straight filaments, multiple coiled filaments and pin shaped filaments. Electron microscopy and microscopy studies verify that the Yttria/Rhenium material of the new alloy has a smaller grain size and increased strength when compared to pure Rhenium, which accounts for the enhanced structural strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventors: John J. Manura, Christopher W. Baker, Ronald E. Shomo, II
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Publication number: 20100277051Abstract: A new Rhenium alloy usable for improving the performance of emission filaments used in mass spectrometers or other similar scientific instruments, which is made by adding low level concentrations of Yttrium Oxide to Rhenium of less than 10%. This new alloy has demonstrated superior performance characteristics compared to pure Rhenium for this purpose. Filaments made from the Yttria/Rhenium alloy exhibit the same voltage, current and emission properties as Rhenium but have the added advantage of greatly decreasing warping during use. The Rhenium alloy filaments are usable with various shapes and configurations including straight filaments, multiple coiled filaments and pin shaped filaments. Electron microscopy and microscopy studies verify that the Yttria/Rhenium material of the new alloy has a smaller grain size and increased strength when compared to pure Rhenium, which accounts for the enhanced structural strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: John J. Manura, Christopher W. Baker, Ronald E. Shomo, II
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Publication number: 20080034126Abstract: One or more storage modules in accordance with implementations of the present invention can be configured for a direct physical connection to a portable, digital playback device. The one or more storage modules comprise computer-executable instructions and one or more media files for delivering content directly to the portable playback device. Thus, for example, a potential customer or end user can plug-in a purchased or rented storage module directly into a personal digital playback device and watch movies, listen to music, watch/listen to news programs, or the like without necessarily having to download content through an intermediate computer system or network interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventor: Christopher W. Baker
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Patent number: 5596876Abstract: A cryogenic trap apparatus for cooling is disclosed as well as heating of a capillary column in order to analyze the volatile components of any volatile or semi-volatile compound passing through the capillary column. The cryogenic trap is restricted to treatment of one inch or less in length of the capillary column in order to achieve miniaturization of the design. A cylindrically shaped main cryogenic chamber with a volume of less than 0.5 cubic inches is adapted to receive the capillary column extending axially therethrough and includes a cooling fluid inlet and a cooling fluid outlet as well as a heating apparatus for achieving rapid cooling and thereafter rapid heating of the components in the capillary column for trapping and segregating individual components thereof for chromatographic analysis.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 1995Date of Patent: January 28, 1997Assignee: Scientific Instrument Services, Inc.Inventors: John J. Manura, Christopher W. Baker, John N. Manos
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Patent number: 5123276Abstract: An injection assembly for short path thermal desorption apparatus used in a gas chromatography-detector unit (GC-DET) for systems, methods and techniques such as a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system. The short path thermal desorption apparatus has a housing defining an upper compartment, and a desorption compartment. The injection assembly is disposed exterior of the housing and is actuated from a disengaged position to an engaged position with the gas chromatography unit by a suitable gas powered cylinder assembly mounted in the upper compartment and includes a desorption tube for collecting and storing the sample compound to be analyzed, means for passing a carrier gas therethrough to desorb the sample component when the desorption unit is heated, and a needle injector for passing the desorbed sample component to the GC-DET system for identification and quantification of the sample component.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1991Date of Patent: June 23, 1992Assignee: Rutgers UniversityInventors: Thomas G. Hartman, John J. Manura, Santford V. Overton, Christopher W. Baker, John N. Manos
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Patent number: 5065614Abstract: A short path thermal desorption apparatus for use in a gas chromatoagraphy-detector unit (GC-DET) such as a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system has a housing defining an upper compartment, and a desorption compartment. An upper front panel on the housing has an elongated longitudinally disposed opening which provides communication between the upper compartment and the exterior of the housing. An injection assembly is disposed at the exterior of the housing adjacent the upper front panel and is actuated from a disengaged position to an engaged position with the gas chromatography unit by a suitable gas powered cylinder mounted in the upper compartment.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1990Date of Patent: November 19, 1991Assignee: Rutgers UniversityInventors: Thomas G. Hartman, John J. Manura, Santford V. Overton, Christopher W. Baker, John N. Manos