Patents by Inventor Douglas A. Baker
Douglas A. 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: 20080013128Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for positioning or storing an electro-optical instrument (e.g., spectrophotometer) within a printing device to facilitate calibration or maintenance of the instrument. In various embodiments, the electro-optical instrument may be pivoted or moved to an inclined position to facilitate calibration of the instrument relative to one or more calibration references. The electro-optical instrument may also be moved or inclined along a travel path in the printing device to a position or positions adjacent to various calibration references.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Douglas Baker, John Calow
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Publication number: 20080009867Abstract: Apparatuses are disclosed for use in orthopedic surgery, for example for procedures in which a support member is connected to the spine. A connector member for connecting to an orthopedic implant and a support member is provided. A sleeve fits around the implant, and a locking member or mechanism connects to the sleeve. Locking causes a part of the sleeve to press the support against the connector, and causes a part of the sleeve to compress around the implant, so that the implant and support are substantially inhibited or prevented from moving with respect to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Ezzine Banouskou, Jose Gournay, Douglas Baker, Marco Capote
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Publication number: 20070233072Abstract: A fastener assembly for engaging vertebral elements has a connecting body that includes a receptacle extending between a first opening and a second opening and a fastener with a head movably supported in the receptacle. The fastener includes a vertebral engaging portion extending distally through the second opening. The fastener assembly further includes a post that has an elongated body with a proximal portion extending proximally from the first opening of the connecting body, a distal engagement end in the receptacle, and an adjusting portion extending between the proximal portion and the engagement end. The adjusting portion is movably engaged to the connecting body to position the engagement end relative to the head of the fastener to substantially fix the head in the receptacle and resist movement of the fastener with respect to the post and the connecting body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Charles Dickinson, Douglas Baker, Marco Capote
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Publication number: 20070173934Abstract: Protectors and methods of mounting protectors to features on implants within patients. The protectors attach to the features and provide protection to the patient by preventing or reducing injury that may be caused by the feature. The protectors may also be removable such that the feature can be exposed during future revision procedures. A variety of attachment methods may also be used to attach the protector to the feature. Insertion tools may be used for attaching the protectors to the features.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventors: Charles Dickinson, Hai Trieu, Douglas Baker, Marco Capote
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Patent number: 7234180Abstract: A dynamic surgical table system includes any one or combination of a head support system, support systems for each arm, a torso support system, and a leg support system mounted to a frame system to support a patient during surgery. Any one or combination of the support systems is movable relative to the other and to the frame system to facilitate patient repositioning during surgery. Such repositioning may be desirable, for example, to create flexion, extension or rotation of the spine to facilitate access to and surgical treatment of one or more vertebral bodies, disc spaces between vertebral bodies, or other anatomical structures adjacent the spine of the patient. Furthermore, individual support members of any one of the support systems can articulate to conform to the patient anatomy and facilitate repositioning of the particular portion of the patient's body being support thereon while minimizing stress on the patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2004Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William C. Horton, Matthew M. Morrison, Harold Sparr Taylor, Douglas Baker
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Patent number: 7149936Abstract: An interactive multimedia system for remote diagnostics of, maintenance of, and assistance pertaining to a multifunction peripheral preferably includes a multifunction peripheral, a remote service endpoint, and a network system over which the multifunction peripheral communicates with the remote service endpoint. An audio/visual capture device and a display are preferably communicatively associated with the multifunction peripheral communication entity. The remote service endpoint provides assistance based on the audio/video data over the display in such exemplary forms as text, images, multimedia presentation, audio presentations, video presentations, or live interactive communications. The present invention is also directed to a method performed by a multifunction peripheral that provides interactive multimedia for remote diagnostics of, maintenance of, and assistance regarding a multifunction peripheral.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.Inventors: Sachin Govind Deshpande, John Calvin Thomas, Michael Douglas Baker
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Publication number: 20060247628Abstract: A spinal stabilization apparatus and method according to which a fastener is engaged with a vertebra of a spinal system. The fastener is connected to a rod and the direction of extension of at least a portion of the rod in a coronal plane may be selectively adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Applicant: SDGI Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Bernard Rawlins, Alan Rezach, David Warmbold, Keith Miller, Marco Capote, Douglas Baker, Anthony Dickinson
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Publication number: 20060247624Abstract: Apparatuses are disclosed for use in orthopedic surgery, for example for procedures in which a support member is connected to the spine. A connector member for connecting to an orthopedic implant and a support member is provided. A sleeve fits around the implant, and a locking member or mechanism connects to the sleeve. Locking causes a part of the sleeve to press the support against the connector, and causes a part of the sleeve to compress around the implant, so that the implant and support are substantially inhibited or prevented from moving with respect to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Ezzine Banouskou, Jose Gournay, Douglas Baker, Marco Capote
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Publication number: 20060247649Abstract: An apparatus for use in orthopedic distraction or compression is disclosed. In the illustrated embodiments, two arms are provided that are connected by a rod or bar with a mechanism that enables the arms to be brought toward or away from each other. At the end of each arm, an assembly for connecting to a bone implant is provided. The assemblies are pivotable with respect to the arms, and allow some rotational motion between parts of the assembly so as to accommodate different positions of the bone implants. Once the assemblies are appropriately positioned, connected and locked to the bone implants, the mechanism can be operated to move the arms together in compression or apart in distraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Alan Rezach, Douglas Baker, Greg Denzer
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Publication number: 20060206367Abstract: The invention introduces a secure, graphical method and system for developing, analyzing, selecting, executing, measuring, and improving extensible, cohesive plans in single user, and multiple user environments. It presents a logical system for recycling plan related information. Mechanisms are introduced for brainstorming and collaborating during plan development and execution. Techniques for delegating, measuring, and accounting for plan targets are revealed. Methods for attaching strategies, analysis, media, and standard operating procedures to plan items are outlined. Administrations panels that control information flow between parties are exposed. A method for managing sub-projects that respond to challenges that surface during plan execution is presented. A method for alerting users to critical events is explained. Mechanisms for enhancing plan durability to improve the likelihood for target achievement are explained.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventor: Douglas Baker
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Publication number: 20060123546Abstract: A dynamic surgical table system includes any one or combination of a head support system, support systems for each arm, a torso support system, and a leg support system mounted to a frame system to support a patient during surgery. Any one or combination of the support systems is movable relative to the other and to the frame system to facilitate patient repositioning during surgery. Such repositioning may be desirable, for example, to create flexion, extension or rotation of the spine to facilitate access to and surgical treatment of one or more vertebral bodies, disc spaces between vertebral bodies, or other anatomical structures adjacent the spine of the patient. Furthermore, individual support members of any one of the support systems can articulate to conform to the patient anatomy and facilitate repositioning of the particular portion of the patient's body being support thereon while minimizing stress on the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2004Publication date: June 15, 2006Inventors: William Horton, Matthew Morrison, Harold Taylor, Douglas Baker
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Publication number: 20050259251Abstract: An auto-tracking spectrophotometer has a moveable look-ahead sensor for scanning at least a portion of a color matrix. The look-ahead sensor finds a portion of the color matrix for measurement by an optical system. The optical system for measuring the color matrix is then guided using the information provided by the look-ahead sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Gary Kalinka, Timothy Walker, Frederick Robinson, Bernard Berg, Douglas Baker
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Publication number: 20050254074Abstract: An auto-tracking spectrophotometer has a moveable look-ahead sensor for scanning at least a portion of a color matrix. The look-ahead sensor finds a portion of the color matrix for measurement by an optical system. The optical system for measuring the color matrix is then guided using the information provided by the look-ahead sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Inventors: Gary Kalinka, Timothy Walker, Frederick Robinson, Bernard Berg, Douglas Baker
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Publication number: 20050243318Abstract: A color measurement system includes a hand held color measurement instrument, which may be provided with a wireless interface to a computer. The color measurement system includes a scanning guide for holding the hand held color measurement instrument in proper alignment with a color target. The scanning guide includes a calibration reference to allow convenient calibration of the hand-held color measurement instrument. The hand-held color instrument includes an illumination ring to provide visual feedback to the user. The color of the illumination ring changes in order to display a color similar to that being read by the hand-held color measurement instrument. Color management profiling of the hand held color measurement instrument illumination ring improves the color rendition capability of the illumination ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Douglas Baker, Mark Cargill, Bernard Berg
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Publication number: 20050243316Abstract: A color measurement system includes a hand held color measurement instrument, which may be provided with a wireless interface to a computer. The color measurement system includes a scanning guide for holding the hand held color measurement instrument in proper alignment with a color target. The scanning guide includes a calibration reference to allow convenient calibration of the hand-held color measurement instrument. The hand-held color instrument includes an illumination ring to provide visual feedback to the user. The color of the illumination ring changes in order to display a color similar to that being read by the hand-held color measurement instrument. Color management profiling of the hand held color measurement instrument illumination ring improves the color rendition capability of the illumination ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Mark Cargill, Douglas Baker, Stephen Rankin, James Mourey, Robert Winchester
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Publication number: 20050243317Abstract: A color measurement system includes a hand held color measurement instrument, which may be provided with a wireless interface to a computer. The color measurement system includes a scanning guide for holding the hand held color measurement instrument in proper alignment with a color target. The scanning guide includes a calibration reference to allow convenient calibration of the hand-held color measurement instrument. The hand-held color instrument includes an illumination ring to provide visual feedback to the user. The color of the illumination ring changes in order to display a color similar to that being read by the hand-held color measurement instrument. Color management profiling of the hand held color measurement instrument illumination ring improves the color rendition capability of the illumination ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Douglas Baker, Mark Cargill, Bernard Berg, Stephen Rankin, James Mourey, Robert Winchester
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Publication number: 20050242191Abstract: A color measurement instrument that is capable of both spot reading and strip reading. The instrument includes a handheld unit and a docking unit. When removed from the docking unit, the handheld unit is used for spot reading. When docked in the docking unit, the handheld unit and the docking unit are used together for strip reading. The handheld unit includes a self-storing target that is deployed for spot reading and stored for strip reading. The handheld unit also includes a self-storing calibration plaque that is deployed for calibration and stored otherwise. When docked, the handheld unit teeters on the docking unit between a normally closed position and a manually selectable open position to accommodate a variety of sample thicknesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Douglas Baker, Michael Weber, Todd Sutton, Paul Newton
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Publication number: 20040073934Abstract: A multifunction peripheral configured to display instructional streaming videos or multimedia includes an error generator, print controller, address generator, client system, and display. The error generator is for generating at least one multifunction peripheral error signal in response to a multifunctional peripheral error or user request. The print controller receives the multifunction peripheral error signal and passes it to the address generator that generates an address based on the multifunction peripheral error signal. The client system then passes the address to an internal or external server system that returns the requested video or multimedia to the client system. The video or multimedia is then displayed on the display. Exemplary multifunctional peripheral errors include simple maintenance problems, everyday problems associated with basic maintenance and servicing, and technical problems including initial installation and field upgrades of hardware and software.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.Inventors: Sachin Govind Deshpande, John Calvin Thomas, Michael Douglas Baker
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Publication number: 20040064762Abstract: An interactive multimedia system for remote diagnostics of, maintenance of, and assistance pertaining to a multifunction peripheral preferably includes a multifunction peripheral, a remote service endpoint, and a network system over which the multifunction peripheral communicates with the remote service endpoint. An audio/visual capture device and a display are preferably communicatively associated with the multifunction peripheral communication entity. The remote service endpoint provides assistance based on the audio/video data over the display in such exemplary forms as text, images, multimedia presentation, audio presentations, video presentations, or live interactive communications. The present invention is also directed to a method performed by a multifunction peripheral that provides interactive multimedia for remote diagnostics of, maintenance of, and assistance regarding a multifunction peripheral.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Applicant: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.Inventors: Sachin Govind Deshpande, John Calvin Thomas, Michael Douglas Baker
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Publication number: 20040056884Abstract: A display device with personal versatile recorder capabilities is provided which is capable of processing progressive I-slice refreshed MPEG data streams to enable trick play mode features. The display device comprises a receiver for receiving a progressive I-slice refreshed MPEG data stream having I-slices distributed over multiple P-frames. The display device further comprises a syntax parser for parsing the data stream to locate I-slices which make up an I-frame. A storage device is provided for storing the data stream. The display device also comprises an interface for receiving a command for a trick play mode feature. A processor associated with the syntax parser recovers the located I-slices from the storage device and assembles the recovered I-slices into one or more constructed I-frames. A decoder is provided for decoding the constructed I-frames to enable the trick play mode features.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2002Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: General Instrument CorporationInventors: Robert O. Eifrig, Walter Anderes, Bridget Diane Kimball, Paul Douglas Baker