Patents by Inventor John B. Baker
John B. 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: 20250056695Abstract: A load control system may comprise an electrical load control device and/or a computing device. The electrical load control device may control, for example, motorized window treatments (e.g., shades), lighting controls, and/or sensors (e.g., occupancy, radio window, daylight, etc.). For example, a load control device comprising a motorized window treatment may control the position of a covering material in the window treatment. The computing device may comprise a processor and/or a graphical user interface (GUI). The computing device may be a server and/or a user device, such as a wireless user device (e.g., a cellular phone, tablet, or laptop computer). The computing device may be configured to provide graphical representations that may be displayed on a GUI based on load control information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2024Publication date: February 13, 2025Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLCInventors: Rhodes B. Baker, John H. Bull
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Patent number: 10244375Abstract: Methods and systems for associating or pairing a mobile device with a local output device via a central or mobile connect server system are provided. Pairing is performed by initiating a pairing request from an output device that is passed to the mobile connect server for processing. The mobile connect server responds to the request with a pairing code that is displayed by the output device. A user of the mobile device then enters the displayed pairing code in the mobile device. The mobile device transmits the entered pairing code to the mobile connect server and, in response to a match, the mobile device is paired to the output device. Pairing can enable various functions, including an ability to apply stored user preference data to control programming or other information displayed by the output device in response to commands entered in the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: SONIFI SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Derin M. Zerr, John S. Prince, III, James L. Fenno, John B. Baker
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Publication number: 20180070200Abstract: Methods and systems for associating or pairing a mobile device with a local output device via a central or mobile connect server system are provided. Pairing is performed by initiating a pairing request from an output device that is passed to the mobile connect server for processing. The mobile connect server responds to the request with a pairing code that is displayed by the output device. A user of the mobile device then enters the displayed pairing code in the mobile device. The mobile device transmits the entered pairing code to the mobile connect server and, in response to a match, the mobile device is paired to the output device. Pairing can enable various functions, including an ability to apply stored user preference data to control programming or other information displayed by the output device in response to commands entered in the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Derin M. Zerr, John S. Prince, III, James L. Fenno, John B. Baker
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Patent number: 9854388Abstract: Methods and systems for associating or pairing a mobile device with a local output device via a central or mobile connect server system are provided. Pairing is performed by initiating a pairing request from an output device that is passed to the mobile connect server for processing. The mobile connect server responds to the request with a pairing code that is displayed by the output device. A user of the mobile device then enters the displayed pairing code in the mobile device. The mobile device transmits the entered pairing code to the mobile connect server and, in response to a match, the mobile device is paired to the output device. Pairing can enable various functions, including an ability to apply stored user preference data to control programming or other information displayed by the output device in response to commands entered in the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: SONIFI SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Derin M. Zerr, John S. Prince, III, James L. Fenno, John B. Baker
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Publication number: 20160255461Abstract: Methods and systems for associating or pairing a mobile device with a local output device via a central or mobile connect server system are provided. Pairing is performed by initiating a pairing request from an output device that is passed to the mobile connect server for processing. The mobile connect server responds to the request with a pairing code that is displayed by the output device. A user of the mobile device then enters the displayed pairing code in the mobile device. The mobile device transmits the entered pairing code to the mobile connect server and, in response to a match, the mobile device is paired to the output device. Pairing can enable various functions, including an ability to apply stored user preference data to control programming or other information displayed by the output device in response to commands entered in the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Derin M. Zerr, John S. Prince, III, James L. Fenno, John B. Baker
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Patent number: 9369829Abstract: Methods and systems for associating or pairing a mobile device with a local output device via a central or mobile connect server system are provided. Pairing is performed by initiating a pairing request from an output device that is passed to the mobile connect server for processing. The mobile connect server responds to the request with a pairing code that is displayed by the output device. A user of the mobile device then enters the displayed pairing code in the mobile device. The mobile device transmits the entered pairing code to the mobile connect server and, in response to a match, the mobile device is paired to the output device. Pairing can enable various functions, including an ability to apply stored user preference data to control programming or other information displayed by the output device in response to commands entered in the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: SONIFI Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Derin M. Zerr, John S. Prince, III, James L. Fenno, John B. Baker
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Patent number: 9158181Abstract: A light focusing device for detachably coupling to a camera with a built-in flash. The device comprises a mount for detachably coupling to the camera; a housing coupled with the mount, the housing configured to enclose the built-in flash when the built-hi flash is an enabled position and comprising an alignment verification window; and a lens coupled with the housing such that light generated by the built-in flash is focused by the lens such that intensity of the light is increased farther away than what the built-in flash is able to do on its own. One or more spacers are included to adjust the height of the housing with respect to the flash for proper alignment.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: ExpoImaging, Inc.Inventors: John B. Baker, Erik Sowder
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Patent number: 9158180Abstract: A light focusing device for detachably coupling to a camera with a built-in flash. The device comprises a mount for detachably coupling to the camera; a housing coupled with the mount, the housing configured to enclose the built-in flash when the built-in flash is an enabled position; and a lens coupled with the housing such that light generated by the built-in flash is focused by the lens such that intensity of the light is increased farther away than what the built-in flash is able to do on its own.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: ExpoImaging, Inc.Inventors: John B. Baker, Erik Sowder
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Patent number: 9107055Abstract: Methods and systems for associating or pairing a mobile device with a local output device via a central or mobile connect server system are provided. Pairing is performed by initiating a pairing request from an output device that is passed to the mobile connect server for processing. The mobile connect server responds to the request with a pairing code that is displayed by the output device. A user of the mobile device then enters the displayed pairing code in the mobile device. The mobile device transmits the entered pairing code to the mobile connect server and, in response to a match, the mobile device is paired to the output device. Pairing can enable various functions, including an ability to control programming or other information displayed by the output device in response to commands entered in the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: SONIFI SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Derin M. Zerr, John S. Prince, III, James L. Fenno, John B. Baker
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Publication number: 20150004915Abstract: Methods and systems for associating or pairing a mobile device with a local output device via a central or mobile connect server system are provided. Pairing is performed by initiating a pairing request from an output device that is passed to the mobile connect server for processing. The mobile connect server responds to the request with a pairing code that is displayed by the output device. A user of the mobile device then enters the displayed pairing code in the mobile device. The mobile device transmits the entered pairing code to the mobile connect server and, in response to a match, the mobile device is paired to the output device. Pairing can enable various functions, including an ability to apply stored user preference data to control programming or other information displayed by the output device in response to commands entered in the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Derin M. Zerr, John S. Prince, III, James L. Fenno, John B. Baker
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Patent number: 8903978Abstract: Methods and systems for associating or pairing a mobile device with a local output device via a central or mobile connect server system are provided. Pairing is performed by initiating a pairing request from an output device that is passed to the mobile connect server for processing. The mobile connect server responds to the request with a pairing code that is displayed by the output device. A user of the mobile device then enters the displayed pairing code in the mobile device. The mobile device transmits the entered pairing code to the mobile connect server and, in response to a match, the mobile device is paired to the output device. Pairing can enable various functions, including an ability to apply stored user preference data to control programming or other information displayed by the output device in response to commands entered in the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Sonifi Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Derin M. Zerr, John S. Prince, III, James L. Fenno, John B. Baker
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Patent number: 8891954Abstract: A device for detachably coupling with a camera. The device includes a mount configured to detachably couple with a hot shoe of the camera. The mount includes a resilient retaining feature protruding from a bottom surface of the mount and configured to physically contact a bottom surface of the hot shoe such that the mount is pushed upwards within the hot shoe to securely retain the mount within the hot shoe.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: ExpoImaging, Inc.Inventors: John B. Baker, Erik Sowder
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Patent number: 8874716Abstract: Methods and systems for associating or pairing a mobile device with a local output device via a central or mobile connect server system are provided. Pairing is performed by initiating a pairing request from an output device that is passed to the mobile connect server for processing. The mobile connect server responds to the request with a pairing code that is displayed by the output device. A user of the mobile device then enters the displayed pairing code in the mobile device. The mobile device transmits the entered pairing code to the mobile connect server and, in response to a match, the mobile device is paired to the output device. Pairing can enable various functions, including an ability to apply stored user preference data to control programming or other information displayed by the output device in response to commands entered in the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Sonifi Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Derin M. Zerr, John S. Prince, III, James L. Fenno, John B. Baker
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Patent number: 8774612Abstract: A photographic device including a formable portion comprising a reflective surface, wherein said formable portion is for retainably forming the reflective surface into a plurality of shapes, and wherein the reflective surface is for reflecting light from a photographic light source; and a base portion coupled to the formable portion, wherein the base portion is configured for coupling the photographic device to an object.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: ExpoImaging, Inc.Inventors: Erik Sowder, John B. Baker
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Patent number: 8753577Abstract: Processing scheme and arrangement for increasing the relative yield of light olefins involves integration of the cracking a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock to produce an effluent comprising a range of hydrocarbon products including C4-C7 olefins and the subsequent cracking at least a portion of the C4-C7 olefins to produce additional light olefins.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2009Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Joseph E. Zimmermann, Charles P. Luebke, John B. Baker
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Publication number: 20140079382Abstract: A light focusing device for detachably coupling to a camera with a built-in flash. The device comprises a mount for detachably coupling to the camera; a housing coupled with the mount, the housing configured to enclose the built-in flash when the built-hi flash is an enabled position and comprising an alignment verification window; and a lens coupled with the housing such that light generated by the built-in flash is focused by the lens such that intensity of the light is increased farther away than what the built-in flash is able to do on its own. One or more spacers are included to adjust the height of the housing with respect to the flash for proper alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: ExpoImaging, Inc.Inventors: John B. Baker, Erik Sowder
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Publication number: 20140079381Abstract: A light focusing device for detachably coupling to a camera with a built-in flash. The device comprises a mount for detachably coupling to the camera; a housing coupled with the mount, the housing configured to enclose the built-in flash when the built-in flash is an enabled position; and a lens coupled with the housing such that light generated by the built-in flash is focused by the lens such that intensity of the light is increased farther away than what the built-in flash is able to do on its own.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Expolmaging, Inc.Inventors: John B. BAKER, Erik SOWDER
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Patent number: 8591049Abstract: A photographic system includes a first light grid including a plurality of cells, and a first alignment feature disposed on the first light grid. The system further includes a bezel including a retainer for retaining at least the first light grid, and an alignment feature for aligning at least the first light grid within the light grid retainer, wherein the first alignment feature of the first light grid aligns with the alignment feature of the bezel.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: ExpoImaging, Inc.Inventors: Erik Sowder, John B. Baker
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Patent number: 8457483Abstract: A photographic system includes a first light grid including cells, and a first alignment feature. A bezel including a retainer for retaining at least the first light grid, and an alignment feature for aligning at least the first light grid within said light grid retainer. A formable portion including a reflective surface, wherein the formable portion is for retainably formed into a snoot, wherein said bezel is disposed at a distal end of the formable portion, and wherein the reflective surface is for reflecting light from a photographic light source within the formable portion. A base portion coupled to the formable portion, wherein the base portion is for coupling to the photographic light source.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Expolmaging, Inc.Inventors: Erik Sowder, John B. Baker
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Patent number: D759140Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: ExpoImaging, Inc.Inventors: John B. Baker, Erik Sowder