Patents by Inventor Joseph Baker
Joseph 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: 20080036661Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: Awarepoint CorporationInventors: Derek Smith, James Adams, Nicolas Nierenberg, Joseph Baker
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Publication number: 20070247366Abstract: Techniques for accurate position location and tracking suitable for a wide range of facilities in variable environments are disclosed. In one aspect, a system for position location comprises a plurality of sensors (e.g. a network monitor, an environment sensor) for generating a measurements of a plurality of sources, a plurality of objects or tags, each object generating measurements of the plurality of sources, and a processor for receiving the measurements and generating a position location for one or more objects in accordance with the received measurements. In another aspect, a position engine comprises a mapped space of a physical environment, and a processor for updating the mapped space in response to received measurements. The position engine may receive second measurements from an object within the physical environment, and generate a position location estimate for the object from the received second measurements and the mapped space. Various other aspects are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2004Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Derek Smith, James Adams, Nicolas Nierenberg, Joseph Baker
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Patent number: 7272877Abstract: Method and apparatus for adjusting the position of a cutting tool. In one embodiment, a boring tool includes a coupling member which is driven by a CNC boring machine, and a sliding tool holder which is slidably coupled to the coupling member. A frictional force resists sliding movement of the cutting tool holder. The frictional force is sufficient to retain the position of the cutting tool during machining operations. However, the frictional force is insufficient to resist a lateral force applied parallel to the direction of sliding, as used during adjustment of the tool position. In another embodiment, either a surface of the sliding tool holder or a surface of a frictional member are contoured with a shape that corresponds to a desired contour of a sidewall of a hole. During machining, a follower in contact with the contoured surface causes the cutting tool holder to slide laterally during machining, thus contouring the sidewall of the hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2004Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Cardemon, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Cardemon, Joseph Baker
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Publication number: 20070197262Abstract: A plug-in network appliance is disclosed. In one aspect, a network appliance performs a bridge between two wireless communication formats. In another aspect, a network appliance is deployed to perform position location services. In another aspect, a mesh network comprising one or more network appliances is deployed. A mesh network comprising one or more network appliances may be deployed to perform position location services. A plug-in form factor is described. A network appliance may convert power received from a plug in a first format to power in a second format for powering various components. A network appliance may connect with a wireless network and/or a network connected through a plug. A plug-in network appliance may connect to a weight-bearing outlet. Various other aspects are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: August 23, 2007Applicant: AWAREPOINT CORPORATIONInventors: Derek Smith, James Adams, Nicolas Nierenberg, Joseph Baker
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Publication number: 20070083555Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a system for rendering a personalized calendar for a series of pre-determined subscribers. The system enables users through a computer interface to select from a database of inspirational and motivational phrases and images and to obtain chronological information from a second database in order to create a highly personalized calendar sheet having a resolution of greater than about 150 lines per inch. The system may be provided at a single location or alternatively, the system may be provided at remote locations and the personalized products delivered by courier or other acceptable means.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2005Publication date: April 12, 2007Inventor: Joseph Baker
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Patent number: 7140511Abstract: A dispenser for small objects, such as candy, pills, tablets, and other objects of similar size. The dispenser includes a housing having a bottom, a front wall, a rear wall and two opposing side walls. The housing defines an interior volume and an aperture providing access to the interior volume. A cover is movably attached to the housing and has a closed position for securing objects within the interior volume and at least one opened position for displaying and/or dispensing the objects from the interior volume. Two flanges depend from the cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2005Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Mars IncorporatedInventors: Paul Joseph Baker, Robert Croft, Sergio Gedanke, Richard Hirst, Insun Yun
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Patent number: 7029209Abstract: Methods and apparatus for fine adjustment of the position of the cutting tool. In one embodiment, a boring tool includes a coupling member driven by a CNC boring machine, a cutting tool which is slidably coupled to the coupling member, and a slidable adjustment member. A frictional force resists sliding movement of the cutting tool. The frictional force is sufficient to retain the position of the cutting tool during machining operations. However, the frictional force is insufficient to resist an adjusting force applied by the adjustment member. Sliding motion of the adjustment, either by pulling or pushing it, results in movement of the cutting tool. In one embodiment, the cutting tool and the adjustment member are slidable in different directions. In another embodiment, the boring tool is adapted and configured to convert a first, greater amount of movement by the adjustment member to a second, lesser amount of movement by the cutting tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Cardemon, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Cardemon, Joseph Baker
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Publication number: 20060029476Abstract: Method and apparatus for adjusting the position of a cutting tool. In one embodiment, a boring tool includes a coupling member which is driven by a CNC boring machine, and a sliding tool holder which is slidably coupled to the coupling member. A frictional force resists sliding movement of the cutting tool holder. The frictional force is sufficient to retain the position of the cutting tool during machining operations. However, the frictional force is insufficient to resist a lateral force applied parallel to the direction of sliding, as used during adjustment of the tool position. In another embodiment, either a surface of the sliding tool holder or a surface of a frictional member are contoured with a shape that corresponds to a desired contour of a sidewall of a hole. During machining, a follower in contact with the contoured surface causes the cutting tool holder to slide laterally during machining, thus contouring the sidewall of the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2004Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventors: Richard Cardemon, Joseph Baker
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Publication number: 20050268759Abstract: Methods and apparatus for fine adjustment of the position of the cutting tool. In one embodiment, a boring tool includes a coupling member driven by a CNC boring machine, a cutting tool which is slidably coupled to the coupling member, and a slidable adjustment member. A frictional force resists sliding movement of the cutting tool. The frictional force is sufficient to retain the position of the cutting tool during machining operations. However, the frictional force is insufficient to resist an adjusting force applied by the adjustment member. Sliding motion of the adjustment, either by pulling or pushing it, results in movement of the cutting tool. In one embodiment, the cutting tool and the adjustment member are slidable in different directions. In another embodiment, the boring tool is adapted and configured to convert a first, greater amount of movement by the adjustment member to a second, lesser amount of movement by the cutting tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2003Publication date: December 8, 2005Inventors: Richard Cardemon, Joseph Baker
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Publication number: 20050136972Abstract: A plug-in network appliance is disclosed. In one aspect, a network appliance performs a bridge between two wireless communication formats. In another aspect, a network appliance is deployed to perform position location services. In another aspect, a mesh network comprising one or more network appliances is deployed. A mesh network comprising one or more network appliances may be deployed to perform position location services. A plug-in form factor is described. A network appliance may convert power received from a plug in a first format to power in a second format for powering various components. A network appliance may connect with a wireless network and/or a network connected through a plug. A plug-in network appliance may connect to a weight-bearing outlet. Various other aspects are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2004Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Derek Smith, James Adams, Nicolas Nierenberg, Joseph Baker
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Publication number: 20050111926Abstract: Methods and apparatus for fine adjustment of the position of the cutting tool. In one embodiment, a boring tool includes a coupling member driven by a CNC boring machine, a cutting tool which is slidably coupled to the coupling member, and a slidable adjustment member. A frictional force resists sliding movement of the cutting tool. The frictional force is sufficient to retain the position of the cutting tool during machining operations. However, the frictional force is insufficient to resist an adjusting force applied by the adjustment member. Sliding motion of the adjustment, either by pulling or pushing it, results in movement of the cutting tool. In one embodiment, the cutting tool and the adjustment member are slidable in different directions. In another embodiment, the boring tool is adapted and configured to convert a first, greater amount of movement by the adjustment member to a second, lesser amount of movement by the cutting tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2003Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventors: Richard Cardemon, Joseph Baker
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Patent number: 6763945Abstract: A dispenser for storing and dispensing small objects and a method of dispensing small objects with the dispenser. The dispenser has a housing, defining an interior volume and a dispensing aperture, providing access to the interior volume, a dispensing aperture closure, having a closed position for securing objects within the interior volume and a dispensing position for dispensing objects from within the interior volume. The dispenser also includes a fulcrum within the interior volume of the housing, positioned such that, when pressure is applied to a button portion of the closure, a flap portion of the closure contacts the fulcrum.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: Paul Joseph Baker, Jim Francis Warner
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Publication number: 20040056035Abstract: A dispenser for small objects, such as candy, pills, tablets, and other objects of similar size. The dispenser includes a housing having a bottom, a front wall, a rear wall and two opposing side walls. The housing defines an interior volume and an aperture providing access to the interior volume. A cover is movably attached to the housing and has a closed position for securing objects within the interior volume and at least one opened position for displaying and/or dispensing the objects from the interior volume. Two flanges depend from the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2002Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATEDInventors: Paul Joseph Baker, Robert Croft, Sergio Gedanke, Richard Hirst, Insun Yun
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Patent number: 6705184Abstract: Method and apparatus for adjusting the position of a cutting tool. In one embodiment, a boring tool includes a coupling member which is driven by a CNC boring machine, and a sliding tool holder which is slidably coupled to the coupling member. A frictional force resists sliding movement of the cutting tool holder. The frictional force is sufficient to retain the position of the cutting tool during machining operations. However, the frictional force is insufficient to resist a lateral force applied parallel to the direction of sliding, as used during adjustment of the tool position. In another embodiment, either a surface of the sliding tool holder or a surface of a frictional member are contoured with a shape that corresponds to a desired contour of a sidewall of a hole. During machining, a follower in contact with the contoured surface causes the cutting tool holder to slide laterally during machining, thus contouring the sidewall of the hole.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Cardemon Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Cardemon, Joseph Baker
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Publication number: 20040028487Abstract: Methods and apparatus for fine adjustment of the position of the cutting tool. In one embodiment, a boring tool includes a coupling member driven by a CNC boring machine, a cutting tool which is slidably coupled to the coupling member, and a slidable adjustment member. A frictional force resists sliding movement of the cutting tool. The frictional force is sufficient to retain the position of the cutting tool during machining operations. However, the frictional force is insufficient to resist an adjusting force applied by the adjustment member. Sliding motion of the adjustment, either by pulling or pushing it, results in movement of the cutting tool. In one embodiment, the cutting tool and the adjustment member are slidable in different directions. In another embodiment, the boring tool is adapted and configured to convert a first, greater amount of movement by the adjustment member to a second, lesser amount of movement by the cutting tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Richard A. Cardemon, Joseph Baker
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Publication number: 20030159965Abstract: A dispenser for storing and dispensing small objects and a method of dispensing small objects with the dispenser. The dispenser has a housing, defining an interior volume and a dispensing aperture, providing access to the interior volume, a dispensing aperture closure, having a closed position for securing objects within the interior volume and a dispensing position for dispensing objects from within the interior volume. The dispenser also includes a fulcrum within the interior volume of the housing, positioned such that, when pressure is applied to a button portion of the closure, a flap portion of the closure contacts the fulcrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Applicant: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: Paul Joseph Baker, Jim Francis Warner
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Patent number: 6561391Abstract: A dispenser package having a cap and a hollow container, where the container defining an interior volume and a top opening, and the cap has a plurality of sides and a flap. The sides of the cap define a dispensing aperture, and the flap is attached to at least one of the sides by a hinge. The flap has a closed position in which the flap covers the dispensing aperture and an open position to provide access to the container interior volume through the dispensing aperture and the container top opening. At least two of the sides of the cap comprise upper edges having a convex arcuate shape, and the flap has an arcuate shape corresponding to the arcuate shape of the side upper edges.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventor: Paul Joseph Baker
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Publication number: 20020078802Abstract: Method and apparatus for adjusting the position of a cutting tool. In one embodiment, a boring tool includes a coupling member which is driven by a CNC boring machine, and a sliding tool holder which is slidably coupled to the coupling member. A frictional force resists sliding movement of the cutting tool holder. The frictional force is sufficient to retain the position of the cutting tool during machining operations. However, the frictional force is insufficient to resist a lateral force applied parallel to the direction of sliding, as used during adjustment of the tool position. In another embodiment, either a surface of the sliding tool holder or a surface of a frictional member are contoured with a shape that corresponds to a desired contour of a sidewall of a hole. During machining, a follower in contact with the contoured surface causes the cutting tool holder to slide laterally during machining, thus contouring the sidewall of the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2001Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Richard A. Cardemon, Joseph Baker
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Patent number: D466012Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2001Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventor: Paul Joseph Baker
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Patent number: D470765Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventor: Paul Joseph Baker