Patents by Inventor Kevin A. Baxter
Kevin A. Baxter 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: 20240126980Abstract: Provided is a method for review of an XBRL document. An XBRL document is received followed by a request to create an XBRL review for the XBRL document. A selection of an XBRL fact included in the XBRL document is received and a first review status, of a plurality of review statuses, is applied to the selected XBRL fact. The selected XBRL fact is monitored to detect a change to the XBRL fact, and in response to detecting a change to the XBRL fact, the first review status of the XBRL fact is updated to a second review status of the plurality of review statuses.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: David Baker Winn, III, Thomas Joseph Wacha, Dana Andrew Oredson, Taylor Wertzberger, Kevin Fox, Shaun Brockhoff, Christopher Flores, Kirsten Baxter-Tjaden, Edward Joseph Cupps, Jason Carl Jones
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Patent number: 11948300Abstract: Machine learning systems and methods are disclosed for prediction of wound healing, such as for diabetic foot ulcers or other wounds, and for assessment implementations such as segmentation of images into wound regions and non-wound regions. Systems for assessing or predicting wound healing can include a light detection element configured to collect light of at least a first wavelength reflected from a tissue region including a wound, and one or more processors configured to generate an image based on a signal from the light detection element having pixels depicting the tissue region, determine reflectance intensity values for at least a subset of the pixels, determine one or more quantitative features of the subset of the plurality of pixels based on the reflectance intensity values, and generate a predicted or assessed healing parameter associated with the wound over a predetermined time interval.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Spectral MD, Inc.Inventors: Wensheng Fan, John Michael DiMaio, Jeffrey E. Thatcher, Peiran Quan, Faliu Yi, Kevin Plant, Ronald Baxter, Brian McCall, Zhicun Gao, Jason Dwight
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Patent number: 11873744Abstract: A thread locking mechanism may be include in a threaded portion of a removable part to enable the removable part to be securely locked to an assembly such that the removable part does not turn when another part is being attached or removed. The thread locking mechanism may also be un-locked when it is desirable for the removable part to turn and be removed from, or further secured to, the assembly. In some examples the removable part may be an oil filter adapter, the assembly may include an engine, and the other part may be an oil filter.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Baxter PerformanceInventor: Kevin Baxter
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Patent number: 11598432Abstract: A check valve may be used to enable desired flow rates of fluid in a particular direction. In some examples, the check valve may have a hollow cylindrical body and a threaded portion on an exterior wall of the hollow cylindrical body such that the check valve may be coupled with an assembly, such as an adapter for a vehicle engine. The check valve may include a plunger having a dome shaped portion (e.g., cone shaped, semi-hemispherical shaped, rounded cone shaped, etc.) that extends out of the hollow cylindrical body into free space when the check valve is in an open position and forms a seal with the hollow cylindrical body when the check valve is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Baxter PerformanceInventors: Kevin Baxter, Thomas Edward Brodrick
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Publication number: 20220186849Abstract: A check valve may be used to enable desired flow rates of fluid in a particular direction. In some examples, the check valve may have a hollow cylindrical body and a threaded portion on an exterior wall of the hollow cylindrical body such that the check valve may be coupled with an assembly, such as an adapter for a vehicle engine. The check valve may include a plunger having a dome shaped portion (e.g., cone shaped, semi-hemispherical shaped, rounded cone shaped, etc.) that extends out of the hollow cylindrical body into free space when the check valve is in an open position and forms a seal with the hollow cylindrical body when the check valve is in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventor: Kevin Baxter
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Patent number: 11052335Abstract: An oil filter adapter device may be used to enable an engine or other machine that was manufactured for using cartridge oil filters to use spin-on oil filters. In some examples, the oil filter adapter may have a docking collar for coupling with an engine, a cylindrical base for coupling with an oil filter housing, and an attachment piece for coupling with a spin-on oil filter. The oil filter adapter may also have a spring disposed between the docking collar and the cylindrical base such that the docking collar is compressible relative to the cylindrical base to allow the oil filter adapter is able to couple to a variety of oil filter housings ranging in size and shape.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventor: Kevin Baxter
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Publication number: 20210054770Abstract: A thread locking mechanism may be include in a threaded portion of a removable part to enable the removable part to be securely locked to an assembly such that the removable part does not turn when another part is being attached or removed. The thread locking mechanism may also be un-locked when it is desirable for the removable part to turn and be removed from, or further secured to, the assembly. In some examples the removable part may be an oil filter adapter, the assembly may include an engine, and the other part may be an oil filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Kevin Baxter
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Publication number: 20190151785Abstract: An oil filter adapter device may be used to enable an engine or other machine that was manufactured for using cartridge oil filters to use spin-on oil filters. In some examples, the oil filter adapter may have a docking collar for coupling with an engine, a cylindrical base for coupling with an oil filter housing, and an attachment piece for coupling with a spin-on oil filter. The oil filter adapter may also have a spring disposed between the docking collar and the cylindrical base such that the docking collar is compressible relative to the cylindrical base to allow the oil filter adapter is able to couple to a variety of oil filter housings ranging in size and shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventor: Kevin Baxter
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Patent number: 10195553Abstract: An oil filter adapter device may be used to enable an engine or other machine that was manufactured for using cartridge oil filters to use spin-on oil filters. In some examples, the oil filter adapter may have a docking collar for coupling with an engine, a cylindrical base for coupling with an oil filter housing, and an attachment piece for coupling with a spin-on oil filter. The oil filter adapter may also have a spring disposed between the docking collar and the cylindrical base such that the docking collar is compressible relative to the cylindrical base to allow the oil filter adapter is able to couple to a variety of oil filter housings ranging in size and shape.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Inventor: Kevin Baxter
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Publication number: 20170361253Abstract: An oil filter adapter device may be used to enable an engine or other machine that was manufactured for using cartridge oil filters to use spin-on oil filters. In some examples, the oil filter adapter may have a docking collar for coupling with an engine, a cylindrical base for coupling with an oil filter housing, and an attachment piece for coupling with a spin-on oil filter. The oil filter adapter may also have a spring disposed between the docking collar and the cylindrical base such that the docking collar is compressible relative to the cylindrical base to allow the oil filter adapter is able to couple to a variety of oil filter housings ranging in size and shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventor: Kevin Baxter
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Patent number: 9628690Abstract: A handheld device is communicatively coupled with a camera. The handheld device includes a mounting feature connecting the camera, or housing thereof, to the handheld device. Specifically, the mounting feature includes inner locking portions to engage with the camera, or housing. The handheld device further includes a handle housing to secure at least a rotating membrane and a communication subsystem. The rotating membrane includes multiple switches. The handheld device receives a selection of a switch from a user of the handheld device. The handheld device conducts a lookup in a lookup table for a setting mapped to the selected switch. The communication subsystem transmits a command to the camera, the command including the setting.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Ken Fisher, Kevin Baxter
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Publication number: 20160112623Abstract: A handheld device is communicatively coupled with a camera. The handheld device includes a mounting feature connecting the camera, or housing thereof, to the handheld device. Specifically, the mounting feature includes inner locking portions to engage with the camera, or housing. The handheld device further includes a handle housing to secure at least a rotating membrane and a communication subsystem. The rotating membrane includes multiple switches. The handheld device receives a selection of a switch from a user of the handheld device. The handheld device conducts a lookup in a lookup table for a setting mapped to the selected switch. The communication subsystem transmits a command to the camera, the command including the setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Ken Fisher, Kevin Baxter
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Publication number: 20150309389Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a source other than the self-contained battery unit. The lighting apparatus can be mounted to a camera or a stand through adapters. Diffusion lenses or color gels can be integrated with or detachable from the light panel. The lighting apparatus may conveniently be provided in the form of a kit, with one or more of a light panel, self-contained battery unit, compact stand, connecting cable(s), adapter(s), lenses or color gels, and so on, provided in a single package.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Rudy G. Pohlert, Pat Grosswendt, Kevin Baxter, Ken S. Fisher
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Patent number: 9003712Abstract: A method of producing a seal comprising forming an elongated strip of a thermoplastic material having laterally spaced, interlockable portions; bending such strip along a longitudinal line disposed between the spaced interlockable portions to position the interlockable portions in opposed relation; and interlocking the interlockable portions together when such portions are disposed in opposed relation to provide a bulb segment and a mount segment.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Edwards Industries, Inc.Inventors: Brett P. Bellmore, Kevin Baxter, Stephen G. Leonard
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Patent number: 8919045Abstract: A method of producing a seal. The method can include forming an elongated strip of a thermoplastic material having laterally spaced, interlockable portions; bending such strip along a longitudinal line disposed between the spaced interlockable portions to position the interlockable portions in opposed relation; and interlocking the interlockable portions together when such portions are disposed in opposed relation to provide a bulb segment and a mount segment.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Edwards Industries, Inc.Inventors: Brett P. Bellmore, Kevin Baxter, Stephen G. Leonard
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Publication number: 20140168930Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a source other than the self-contained battery unit. The lighting apparatus can be mounted to a camera or a stand through adapters. Diffusion lenses or color gels can be integrated with or detachable from the light panel. The lighting apparatus may conveniently be provided in the form of a kit, with one or more of a light panel, self-contained battery unit, compact stand, connecting cable(s), adapter(s), lenses or color gels, and so on, provided in a single package.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Inventors: Rudy G. Pohlert, Pat Grosswendt, Kevin Baxter, Ken S. Fisher
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Patent number: 8540383Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a source other than the self-contained battery unit. The lighting apparatus can be mounted to a camera or a stand through adapters. Diffusion lenses or color gels can be integrated with or detachable from the light panel. The lighting apparatus may conveniently be provided in the form of a kit, with one or more of a light panel, self-contained battery unit, compact stand, connecting cable(s), adapter(s), lenses or color gels, and so on, provided in a single package.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Litepanels Ltd.Inventors: Rudy G. Pohlert, Pat Grosswendt, Kevin Baxter, Ken S. Fisher
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Publication number: 20120170413Abstract: A man wearable acoustic sensor for use with a gunshot detection system. In a preferred embodiment the inventive sensor includes: a housing configured to be man wearable, a microphone; a processor housed within the housing and in communication with the microphone to detect an acoustic event and determine a time of arrival for the acoustic event; a GPS receiver for providing position information to said processor; a network; and a display for displaying information concerning acoustic events to a user. Man wearable describes a sensor which is either integrated into a piece of equipment normally carried by a soldier or integrated into an article of clothing or configured to securely attach to such equipment or clothing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: KEN S. FISHER, Kevin Baxter
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Patent number: 8063773Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for processing data associated with an acoustic event. In an exemplary implementation, there is provided a method of data processing including determining a location of an acoustic event and processing information associated with directing a camera towards the location. Moreover, one exemplary method may include processing information from and/or related to one or more sensors in an area to be monitored, processing data associated with the acoustic event, and determining a location of a source of the acoustic event as a function of the information from and/or related to the acoustic event. Further exemplary implementations include performing processing associated with providing instructions to direct a camera towards the determined location.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Shotspotter, Inc.Inventors: Ken Fisher, Kevin Baxter, Fred Holmes
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Patent number: 8025417Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises a light panel having a panel frame, and a plurality of LEDs or other light elements secured to the panel frame. A self-contained battery unit securably attaches to the outside of the panel frame. The light panel may have a dimmer switch, and may also be capable of receiving power from a source other than the self-contained battery unit. The lighting apparatus can be mounted to a camera or a stand through adapters. Diffusion lenses or color gels can be integrated with or detachable from the light panel. The lighting apparatus may conveniently be provided in the form of a kit, with one or more of a light panel, self-contained battery unit, compact stand, connecting cable(s), adapter(s), lenses or color gels, and so on, provided in a single package.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Litepanels LLCInventors: Rudy G. Pohlert, Pat Grosswendt, Kevin Baxter, Ken S. Fisher