Patents by Inventor Frank J. Baker

Frank J. 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).

  • Patent number: 11918331
    Abstract: A movement detection device includes a signal transmission device configured to transmit a radar signal transmission toward a target area and to receive reflected radar signals, and a signal analysis device configured to analyze the reflected radar signals to detect a movement in the target area that is indicative of micro-shivering. In response to detecting the micro-shivering, the movement detection device generates an alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Baker, Jennifer Bergstrom, Heinz-Hermann Dalbert, Brandon P. Fisk, Yongji Fu, Michael S. Hood, Charles A. Lachenbruch, John A. Lane, Kenzi L. Mudge, Matthew O'Neal, Frank E. Sauser, Douglas A. Seim, Gregory J. Shannon
  • Patent number: 5108052
    Abstract: A transportation system for moving passengers comprising a plurality of terminals interconnected by a track network, upon which are supported a plurality of independent and individual self-guided vehicles. Each terminal has a plurality of Automated Ticketing machines (ATMs) for automated bank account or credit line debiting and for producing passenger tickets with coded destination information. Each vehicle has a body for carrying up to two passengers, wheels for supporting and moving the vehicle, driving and braking means, a wireless data link, and a Vehicle Control and Data Processing Computer (VCDPC). Each VCDPC reads the coded destination information on a passengr's ticket, computes a travel route, controls the driving and braking means, and stores operating data. Each vehicle also has mounted thereto an Identification and scanning Device (ISD), carrying vehicle identity information and operating under the control of the VCDPC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Inventors: Douglas J. Malewicki, Frank J. Baker
  • Patent number: 4326515
    Abstract: A retainer holds an endotracheal tube securely in a patient's mouth and prevents significant movement within the trachea. The retainer combines a member which is inserted in the patient's mouth and is adapted to receive and securely hold the tube within the tracheal lumen and a strap which encompasses the patient's head and fixes the member holding the tube securely within the patient's mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1982
    Inventors: Mark A. Shaffer, Frank J. Baker, II