Patents by Inventor James Michael Baker

James Michael 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: 20120291572
    Abstract: The present invention utilizes a series of uniquely timed gears and flywheel(s) to convert a linear motion into a rotary motion or a rotary motion into a linear motion. The movement of the drive component (linear or rotary) results in an exact mathematical movement of the driven component (rotary or linear), divided by or multiplied by its gear ratio and can be measured at any point of the stroke or angle of rotation. The present invention achieves and maintains the mathematically and mechanically optimum 90 degree relationship between the linear and rotary components through the entire linear stroke and rotary motion, thereby eliminating the inefficient geometric constraints of a variable vector, crankshaft based motion conversion mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: James Michael Baker, Brent Michael Baker, Brandon Joseph Baker, Deborah Bryanne Foreman
  • Patent number: 8076577
    Abstract: This invention pertains to an adjustable cover for an electrical outlet box. The cover is configured having a generally planar mounting plate with a collar surrounding an opening through this mounting plate. An extension sleeve moves within this opening and adjacent the collar. At least one fastener is located adjacent the opening and is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The fastener operates a locking device that engages wedges against the extension sleeve when the fastener is in the locked position and disengages wedges against the extension sleeve when the fastener is in the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Joey D. Mango, Jr., Andrew C. Cole, James Michael Baker
  • Patent number: 7618279
    Abstract: An electrical contact terminal for an electrical connector generally includes a main contact body, a cantilevered portion extending upwardly from one end of the body and a stiffener extending the entire length of the main contact body for providing rigidity to the main contact body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Hill Osborn, Jr., Andrew Christopher Cole, James Michael Baker
  • Publication number: 20090166053
    Abstract: This invention pertains to an adjustable cover for an electrical outlet box. The cover is configured having a generally planar mounting plate with a collar surrounding an opening through this mounting plate. An extension sleeve moves within this opening and adjacent the collar. At least one fastener is located adjacent the opening and is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The fastener operates a locking device that engages wedges against the extension sleeve when the fastener is in the locked position and disengages wedges against the extension sleeve when the fastener is in the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Joey D. Magno, JR., Andrew C. Cole, James Michael Baker
  • Patent number: 7470143
    Abstract: A contact terminal is useful as an electrical disconnect. The contact terminal is generally of one-piece construction having a main body and a portion thereof cantilevered from this main body. This cantilevered portion is configured with a wire receiving apparatus so as to receive the wire therein and allow the wire to make both mechanical and electrical engagement with the contact terminal. The contact terminal is also configured with an embossment or stiffener adjacent the junction of the main body and the cantilevered portion so as to provide rigidity to the cantilevered portion when this portion is subject to a wire withdrawal force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Osborn, Jr., Andrew C. Cole, James Michael Baker
  • Publication number: 20070249215
    Abstract: A contact terminal is useful as an electrical disconnect. The contact terminal is generally of one-piece construction having a main body and a portion thereof cantilevered from this main body. This cantilevered portion is configured with a wire receiving apparatus so as to receive the wire therein and allow the wire to make both mechanical and electrical engagement with the contact terminal. The contact terminal is also configured with an embossment or stiffener adjacent the junction of the main body and the cantilevered portion so as to provide rigidity to the cantilevered portion when this portion is subject to a wire withdrawal force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Robert H. Osborn, Andrew C. Cole, James Michael Baker
  • Patent number: 7237426
    Abstract: A crimp die set for use in a crimping tool is provided, including: a rotating crimp die having a plurality of differently sized male die parts; and a stationary female crimp die having a plurality of differently sized female nests which correspond to one or more of the plurality of male die parts, wherein a rotation of the rotating crimp die permits different crimping action to accommodate different terminal and wire sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: James Michael Baker, George Robertson
  • Patent number: D550625
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Osborn, Jr., Andrew C. Cole, James Michael Baker
  • Patent number: D550626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Osborn, Jr., Andrew C. Cole, James Michael Baker