Patents by Inventor Ian J Baker
Ian 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).
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Patent number: 9873154Abstract: A cutting tool (10) comprises a shank (12) for receiving a cutting insert (14) and a block (16) for delivering a flow of fluid to the cutting insert (14). Fluid is delivered to the cutting insert (14) through a fluid passageway (18) that extends through the shank (12) and the block (16). The block (16) is pivotable mounted on the shank (12). The block (16) pivots about screw (22) between a first and a second position. In the first position the block (16) is held in sealing arrangement with the shank (12) to allow the passage of a coolant through the fluid passage (18) to the cutting insert (14). In the second position the block (16) has moved to allow removal of the cutting insert (14) from the shank (12).Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2010Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE PLCInventors: Ian J. Baker, Stephen I Heathberglen
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Patent number: 9853372Abstract: A tip end conductor for an inner conductor of a coaxial cable, comprising a first portion engaging a first region of the outermost tip to mechanically engage the inner conductor and a second portion, axially inboard of the first portion, engaging a second region of the outermost tip to electrically engage the inner conductor. The first and second portions define first and second diameter dimensions, respectively, wherein the first diameter dimension is less than the second diameter dimension, and wherein the first portion of the tip end conductor includes a mechanically irregular surface for being press fit onto, and producing, a mechanical interlock along a first region of the terminal end of the inner conductor.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLCInventors: Cody Anderson, Ian J. Baker, Christopher P. Natoli
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Publication number: 20170207556Abstract: A tip end conductor for an inner conductor of a coaxial cable, comprising a first portion engaging a first region of the outermost tip to mechanically engage the inner conductor and a second portion, axially inboard of the first portion, engaging a second region of the outermost tip to electrically engage the inner conductor. The first and second portions define first and second diameter dimensions, respectively, wherein the first diameter dimension is less than the second diameter dimension, and wherein the first portion of the tip end conductor includes a mechanically irregular surface for being press fit onto, and producing, a mechanical interlock along a first region of the terminal end of the inner conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLCInventors: Cody Anderson, Ian J. Baker, Christopher P. Natoli
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Patent number: 9698463Abstract: A power divider including an input port receiving an electrical power input, a coupled port transmitting a portion of the power input, and a transmitted port transferring a remaining portion of the power input from the input port. A first conductor produces an electrical field and electrically connects the input port to the transmitted port. And, a second conductor, disposed within electrical field of the first conductor, electrically connects to the coupled port, the second conductor. The first and second conductors are configured to be variably spaced to vary the coupling factor between the input and transmitted portions of the input power.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLCInventors: Werner Wild, Ian J. Baker
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Patent number: 9633761Abstract: A tip end conductor for an inner conductor of a coaxial cable, comprising a first portion engaging a first region of the outermost tip to mechanically engage the inner conductor and a second portion, axially inboard of the first portion, engaging a second region of the outermost tip to electrically engage the inner conductor. The first and second portions define first and second diameter dimensions, respectively, wherein the first diameter dimension is less than the second diameter dimension, and wherein the first portion of the tip end conductor includes a mechanically irregular surface for being press fit onto, and producing, a mechanical interlock along a first region of the terminal end of the inner conductor.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLCInventors: Cody Anderson, Ian J. Baker, Christopher P. Natoli
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Patent number: 9633765Abstract: A jumper cable having an end prepared for connecting to a coupling assembly. The prepared end includes an inner conductor, an outer conductor having a helical outer surface contour, and a dielectric core disposed between the inner and outer conductors. A weld washer: (i) threadably engages the helical outer surface contour of the outer conductor, (iii) receives a deformed edge of the outer conductor through an opening in the washer, and (iv) is penetration welded to deformed edge of the outer conductor. Operationally, the face of the weld washer augments the flow of electrical current to electrically ground the outer conductor to the coaxial cable connector.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLCInventors: Christopher P. Natoli, Werner Wild, Ian J. Baker, Noah P. Montena, Gerhard Refle
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Publication number: 20160149320Abstract: A tip end conductor for an inner conductor of a coaxial cable, comprising a first portion engaging a first region of the outermost tip to mechanically engage the inner conductor and a second portion, axially inboard of the first portion, engaging a second region of the outermost tip to electrically engage the inner conductor. The first and second portions define first and second diameter dimensions, respectively, wherein the first diameter dimension is less than the second diameter dimension, and wherein the first portion of the tip end conductor includes a mechanically irregular surface for being press fit onto, and producing, a mechanical interlock along a first region of the terminal end of the inner conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLCInventors: Cody Anderson, Ian J. Baker, Christopher P. Natoli
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Publication number: 20160064798Abstract: A power divider including an input port receiving an electrical power input, a coupled port transmitting a portion of the power input, and a transmitted port transferring a remaining portion of the power input from the input port. A first conductor produces an electrical field and electrically connects the input port to the transmitted port. And, a second conductor, disposed within electrical field of the first conductor, electrically connects to the coupled port, the second conductor. The first and second conductors are configured to be variably spaced to vary the coupling factor between the input and transmitted portions of the input power.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLCInventors: Werner Wild, Ian J. Baker
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Patent number: 9270046Abstract: A seal member disposed within a coaxial cable connector comprising an annular body portion having an outer diameter surface and an inner diameter surface, and a plurality of flexible segments disposed along the inner diameter surface, extending radially inward from the inner diameter surface, wherein the flexible segments are configured to conform to a helical outer conductor and fill a valley of the helical outer conductor, thereby effectuating an environmental seal around the helical outer conductor is provided. A coaxial cable including the seal member is also provided. An associated method is further provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLCInventors: Christopher P. Natoli, Ian J Baker
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Publication number: 20150332809Abstract: A jumper cable having an end prepared for connecting to a coupling assembly. The prepared end includes an inner conductor, an outer conductor having a helical outer surface contour, and a dielectric core disposed between the inner and outer conductors. A weld washer: (i) threadably engages the helical outer surface contour of the outer conductor, (iii) receives a deformed edge of the outer conductor through an opening in the washer, and (iv) is penetration welded to deformed edge of the outer conductor. Operationally, the face of the weld washer augments the flow of electrical current to electrically ground the outer conductor to the coaxial cable connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLCInventors: Christopher P. Natoli, Wemer Wild, Ian J. Baker, Noah P. Montena, Gerhard Refle
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Patent number: 9172156Abstract: A coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body having a first end and a second end, wherein the connector body is configured to receive a coaxial cable through the second end, a first cooperating surface disposed within the connector body, wherein the first cooperating surface is a surface of a clamp, the clamp is configured to threadably engage an outer conductor of the coaxial cable, and a second cooperating surface, wherein the second cooperating surface cooperates with the first cooperating surface to collapse an outer conductor of the coaxial cable, wherein at least a portion of the second cooperating surface malleably deforms to a variable axial thickness of a non-uniform collapsed portion of the outer conductor is provided. An associated method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLCInventors: Adam T. Nugent, Ian J. Baker, Christopher P. Natoli, Noah Montena
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Patent number: 9083113Abstract: A connector comprising a connector body having a first end and a second end, the connector body configured to receive a prepared coaxial cable, the prepared coaxial cable including an outer conductor and a center conductor, a clamp disposed within the connector body, the clamp including an internally threaded portion and a ramped surface, wherein the clamp threadably engages the prepared coaxial cable, a moveable ramped component disposed within the connector body, the moveable ramped component including an internally ramped surface, and a compression member configured for axial movable engagement with the connector body, wherein, upon axial compression of the compression member, the outer conductor flares out and is pressed between the ramped surface of the clamp and the internally ramped surface of the moveable ramped component is provided. Furthermore, a clamp and an associated method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLCInventors: Werner K. Wild, Ian J. Baker, Nicholas Gianelle, Noah Montena, Christopher P. Natoli, Adam T. Nugent
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Publication number: 20140045356Abstract: A seal member disposed within a coaxial cable connector comprising an annular body portion having an outer diameter surface and an inner diameter surface, and a plurality of flexible segments disposed along the inner diameter surface, extending radially inward from the inner diameter surface, wherein the flexible segments are configured to conform to a helical outer conductor and fill a valley of the helical outer conductor, thereby effectuating an environmental seal around the helical outer conductor is provided. A coaxial cable including the seal member is also provided. An associated method is further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLCInventors: Christopher P. Natoli, Ian J. Baker
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Publication number: 20120311867Abstract: A support member having an inner sleeve portion and an outer sleeve portion defining a cavity therebetween, and a length guide portion variably disposed within the cavity of the support member is provided. Moreover, an inner sleeve portion insertable within the port seal for preventing deformation of the seal under a force of a cutting blade, an outer sleeve portion configured to radially surround a port seal, a bottom surface portion connecting the outer sleeve portion to the inner sleeve portion, wherein the bottom surface portion includes a plurality of openings, a plurality of axial fingers configured to extend from the bottom surface portion through the plurality of openings, wherein an extension of the plurality of axial fingers determines a length of a port seal is also provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventors: Ian J. Baker, Noah Montena, Christopher P. Natoli, Adam T. Nugent
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Patent number: 7914240Abstract: A cutting tool (10) comprises a shank (12) for receiving a cutting insert (14) and a block (16) for delivering a flow of fluid to the cutting insert (14). Fluid is delivered to the cutting insert (14) through a fluid passageway (18) that extends through the shank (12) and the block (16). The block (16) is pivotable mounted on the shank (12). The block (16) pivots about screw (22) between a first and a second position. In the first position the block (16) is held in sealing arrangement with the shank (12) to allow the passage of a coolant through the fluid passage (18) to the cutting insert (14). In the second position the block (16) has moved to allow removal of the cutting insert (14) from the shank (12).Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Rolls-Royce plcInventors: Ian J Baker, Stephen I Heatherglen
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Publication number: 20110070037Abstract: A cutting tool (10) comprises a shank (12) for receiving a cutting insert (14) and a block (16) for delivering a flow of fluid to the cutting insert (14). Fluid is delivered to the cutting insert (14) through a fluid passageway (18) that extends through the shank (12) and the block (16). The block (16) is pivotable mounted on the shank (12). The block (16) pivots about screw (22) between a first and a second position. In the first position the block (16) is held in sealing arrangement with the shank (12) to allow the passage of a coolant through the fluid passage (18) to the cutting insert (14). In the second position the block (16) has moved to allow removal of the cutting insert (14) from the shank (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLCInventors: Ian J. Baker, Stephen I. Heatherglen
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Patent number: D788608Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbHInventors: Patrick M. Houin, Ian J. Baker, Kevin Liu, Michael J. Soleo, Nicholas E. Tobaben, Warren R. Stevens
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Patent number: D788609Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbHInventors: Derrick D. Lenz, Nicholas E. Tobaben, Juliane M. Henne, Kenneth A. Hsieh, Ian J. Baker
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Patent number: D905581Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Inventors: Larrin Wada, Hans Fritze, Peter J. Henne, Ian J. Baker
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Patent number: D1000964Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Inventors: Ian J. Baker, Juliane M. Henne