Patents by Inventor Mark Baker

Mark 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).

  • Patent number: 12291829
    Abstract: An expanded multilayer integral geogrid includes a plurality of oriented strands interconnected by partially oriented junctions having an array of openings therein that is produced from a coextruded or laminated multilayer polymer starting sheet. The integral geogrid has a multilayer construction, with at least one inner layer thereof having a structure that is expanded relative to at least one other layer of the multiple layers. By virtue of the expanded inner layer structure, the expanded multilayer integral geogrid provides for increased layer compressibility under load, resulting in enhanced material properties that provide performance benefits to use of the expanded multilayer integral geogrid in soil geosynthetic reinforcement, and economic benefits compared to a like integral geogrid without an expanded inner layer structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: TENSAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Curson, Tom-Ross Jenkins, Andrew Edward Waller, Daniel John Gallagher, Daniel Mark Baker, Manoj Kumar Tyagi, Joseph Cavanaugh
  • Patent number: 12270173
    Abstract: Aspects of a geogrid system and method for improving substrate interactions within a geotechnical environment is disclosed. In one aspect a geotechnical environment is configured with a horizontal multilayer mechanically stabilizing geogrid. In said aspect the geogrid is extruded with a polymeric material and a compressible cellular layer, wherein the geogrid comprises a heightened aspect ratio with a patterned structure of engineered discontinuities and a plurality of strong axes. The combination of elements provides for a system and method of stabilizing soils and aggregate, by resisting lateral movement from the strong axes, and trapping particles in the patterned structure of engineered discontinuities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Tensar International Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Curson, Tom Ross Jenkins, Andrew Edward Waller, Daniel John Gallagher, Daniel Mark Baker, Manoj Kumar Tyagi, Joseph Cavanaugh
  • Publication number: 20250109565
    Abstract: A multilayer integral geogrid, including one or more cellular layers, has a plurality of oriented multilayer strands interconnected by partially oriented multilayer junctions with an array of openings therein. The multilayer integral geogrid having one or more cellular layers is produced from a coextruded or laminated multilayer polymer starting sheet. The integral geogrid has a multilayer construction, with at least one outer layer thereof having the cellular structure. By virtue of the cellular layer structure, the multilayer integral geogrid provides for increased layer vertical compressibility under load, resulting in enhanced material properties that provide performance benefits to use of the multilayer integral geogrid to stabilize and strengthen soil, aggregates, or other particulate materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Applicant: Tensar International Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph CAVANAUGH, Manoj Kumar TYAGI, Daniel Mark BAKER, Andrew CURSON, Tom-Ross JENKINS, Andrew Edward WALLER, Daniel John GALLAGHER
  • Publication number: 20250100781
    Abstract: A pressurized container assembly includes a pressurized container, a valve, and a shearing chamber. A flowable product and propellant are also provided within the container. The propellant is substantially non-soluble in the flowable product. Methods of producing a foamed flowable product using shearing chambers are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Mark Baker, James David Wilson, II
  • Publication number: 20250034824
    Abstract: A multilayer integral geogrid, including one or more cellular layers, has a plurality of oriented multilayer strands interconnected by partially oriented multilayer junctions with an array of openings therein. The multilayer integral geogrid having one or more cellular layers is produced from a coextruded or laminated multilayer polymer starting sheet. The integral geogrid has a multilayer construction, with at least one outer layer thereof having the cellular structure. By virtue of the cellular layer structure, the multilayer integral geogrid provides for increased layer vertical compressibility under load, resulting in enhanced material properties that provide performance benefits to use of the multilayer integral geogrid to stabilize and strengthen soil, aggregates, or other particulate materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: Tensar International Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph CAVANAUGH, Manoj Kumar TYAGI, Daniel Mark BAKER, Andrew CURSON, Tom-Ross JENKINS, Andrew Edward WALLER, Daniel John GALLAGHER
  • Patent number: 12208564
    Abstract: A monolayer multi-axial integral geogrid suitable for stabilizing aggregate includes a plurality of interconnected oriented strands and partially oriented junctions forming a repeating pattern of outer hexagons having an array of openings therein. Oriented ribs extending inwardly from each of said outer hexagons support and surround a smaller inner hexagon having oriented strands thus forming a plurality of trapezoidal openings and a single hexagonal opening. The oriented strands and partially oriented junctions of the outer hexagons form a plurality of linear strong axis strands that extend continuously throughout the entirety of the geogrid and form additional triangular openings. The geogrid thus includes three different repeating geometric shapes. The inner hexagons preferably also can move up and down, out of the plane of the geogrid. The multi-axial integral geogrid thus provides a geometry configured to engage with, confine and stabilize a large variety and quality of aggregates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: TENSAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Curson, Tom-Ross Jenkins, Andrew Edward Waller, Daniel John Gallagher, Daniel Mark Baker, Manoj Kumar Tyagi, Joseph Cavanaugh
  • Patent number: 12161792
    Abstract: Fluid collection apparatuses and methods of use in negative pressure therapies are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: CONVATEC LIMITED
    Inventors: Robert Gordon Maurice Selby, Simon John Weddelow, Lawrence Mark Baker
  • Publication number: 20240391158
    Abstract: A monolayer multi-axial integral geogrid suitable for stabilizing aggregate includes a plurality of interconnected oriented strands and partially oriented junctions forming a repeating pattern of outer hexagons having an array of openings therein. Oriented ribs extending inwardly from each of said outer hexagons support and surround a smaller inner hexagon having oriented strands thus forming a plurality of trapezoidal openings and a single hexagonal opening. The oriented strands and partially oriented junctions of the outer hexagons form a plurality of linear strong axis strands that extend continuously throughout the entirety of the geogrid and form additional triangular openings. The geogrid thus includes three different repeating geometric shapes. The inner hexagons preferably also can move up and down, out of the plane of the geogrid. The multi-axial integral geogrid thus provides a geometry that can better engage with, confine and stabilize a greater variety and quality of aggregates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Tensar International Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew CURSON, Tom-Ross JENKINS, Andrew Edward WALLER, Daniel John GALLAGHER, Daniel Mark BAKER, Manoj Kumar TYAGI, Joseph CAVANAUGH
  • Publication number: 20240391159
    Abstract: A monolayer multi-axial integral geogrid suitable for stabilizing aggregate includes a plurality of interconnected oriented strands and partially oriented junctions forming a repeating pattern of outer hexagons having an array of openings therein. Oriented ribs extending inwardly from each of said outer hexagons support and surround a smaller inner hexagon having oriented strands thus forming a plurality of trapezoidal openings and a single hexagonal opening. The oriented strands and partially oriented junctions of the outer hexagons form a plurality of linear strong axis strands that extend continuously throughout the entirety of the geogrid and form additional triangular openings. The geogrid thus includes three different repeating geometric shapes. The inner hexagons preferably also can move up and down, out of the plane of the geogrid. The multi-axial integral geogrid thus provides a geometry that can better engage with, confine and stabilize a greater variety and quality of aggregates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Tensar International Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew CURSON, Tom-Ross JENKINS, Andrew Edward WALLER, Daniel John GALLAGHER, Daniel Mark BAKER, Manoj Kumar TYAGI, Joseph CAVANAUGH
  • Patent number: 12146736
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods associated with a metrology system for high-speed, non-contact coordinate measurements of parts are disclosed herein. In embodiments, the metrology system includes a metrology bridge to be coupled to a measurement assembly. The measurement assembly may include a stage moveable across multiple independent axes. The bridge may include a housing, mounting members coupled to the housing, and a plurality of sensors mounted within the housing. The mounting members may rotatably couple the housing to the measurement assembly. Further, sensor elements of the plurality of sensor devices may be aligned along a length of the housing and may be directed out of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL METROLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Derek Aqui, Mark Baker, Chris Barns, Robert Batten, Shawn Boling, Jared Greco, Garrett Headrick, Clint Vandergiessen
  • Patent number: 12139870
    Abstract: A multilayer integral geogrid, including one or more cellular layers, has a plurality of oriented multilayer strands interconnected by partially oriented multilayer junctions with an array of openings therein. The multilayer integral geogrid having one or more cellular layers is produced from a coextruded or laminated multilayer polymer starting sheet. The integral geogrid has a multilayer construction, with at least one outer layer thereof having the cellular structure. By virtue of the cellular layer structure, the multilayer integral geogrid provides for increased layer vertical compressibility under load, resulting in enhanced material properties that provide performance benefits to use of the multilayer integral geogrid to stabilize and strengthen soil, aggregates, or other particulate materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: TENSAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph Cavanaugh, Manoj Kumar Tyagi, Daniel Mark Baker, Andrew Curson, Tom-Ross Jenkins, Andrew Edward Waller, Daniel John Gallagher
  • Patent number: 12110168
    Abstract: A pressurized container assembly includes a pressurized container, a valve, and a shearing chamber. A flowable product and propellant are also provided within the container. The propellant is substantially non-soluble in the flowable product. Methods of producing a foamed flowable product using shearing chambers are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Clayton Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Baker, James David Wilson, II
  • Patent number: 12036722
    Abstract: A method of making a multi-axial integral geogrid suitable for stabilizing aggregate includes providing a polymer sheet, providing a patterned plurality of holes or depressions in the polymer sheet, and biaxially orienting the polymer sheet having the patterned plurality of holes or depressions therein to provide a plurality of interconnected oriented strands and partially oriented junctions forming a repeating pattern of outer hexagons having an array of openings. Oriented ribs extending inwardly from each of the outer hexagons support and surround a smaller inner hexagon having oriented strands, thus forming a plurality of trapezoidal openings and a single hexagonal opening. The oriented strands and partially oriented junctions of the outer hexagons form a plurality of linear strong axis strands extending continuously throughout the geogrid and forming triangular openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: TENSAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Curson, Tom-Ross Jenkins, Andrew Edward Waller, Daniel John Gallagher, Daniel Mark Baker, Manoj Kumar Tyagi, Joseph Cavanaugh
  • Publication number: 20240200297
    Abstract: An expanded multilayer integral geogrid includes a plurality of oriented strands interconnected by partially oriented junctions having an array of openings therein that is produced from a coextruded or laminated multilayer polymer starting sheet. The integral geogrid has a multilayer construction, with at least one inner layer thereof having a structure that is expanded relative to at least one other layer of the multiple layers. By virtue of the expanded inner layer structure, the expanded multilayer integral geogrid provides for increased layer compressibility under load, resulting in enhanced material properties that provide performance benefits to use of the expanded multilayer integral geogrid in soil geosynthetic reinforcement, and economic benefits compared to a like integral geogrid without an expanded inner layer structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Tensar International Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew CURSON, Tom-Ross JENKINS, Andrew Edward WALLER, Daniel John GALLAGHER, Daniel Mark BAKER, Manoj Kumar TYAGI, Joseph CAVANAUGH
  • Publication number: 20240174431
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a valve for dispensing flowable product from a container under pressure, the valve comprising a stem, a seal coupled to the stem, and a mounting cup configured to mount the valve to the container, wherein each of the stem, seal, and mounting cup comprises a recyclable plastic, and wherein the valve is free from a gasket configured to surround an opening of the container to form a seal between the valve and the container. Also provided herein is a container for dispensing a flowable product under pressure comprising the valve as described above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Baker, Kevin Robert Martz, Richard Berger
  • Publication number: 20240125074
    Abstract: Aspects of a geogrid system and method for improving substrate interactions within a geotechnical environment is disclosed. In one aspect a geotechnical environment is configured with a horizontal multilayer mechanically stabilizing geogrid. In said aspect the geogrid is extruded with a polymeric material and a compressible cellular layer, wherein the geogrid comprises a heightened aspect ratio with a patterned structure of engineered discontinuities and a plurality of strong axes. The combination of elements provides for a system and method of stabilizing soils and aggregate, by resisting lateral movement from the strong axes, and trapping particles in the patterned structure of engineered discontinuities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Tensar International Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew CURSON, Tom Ross JENKINS, Andrew Edward WALLER, Daniel John GALLAGHER, Daniel Mark BAKER, Manoj Kumar TYAGI, Joseph CAVANAUGH
  • Patent number: 11883577
    Abstract: A fluid collection apparatus for use in negative pressure wound therapy. The fluid collection apparatus includes a flexible bag having a first opening and a second opening. The bag includes a structure defining a fluid pathway connecting the first opening and the second opening. The pathway is circulative and contributes to orientation independence of the bag in use. The bag further includes a load-bearing component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Gordon Maurice Selby, Lawrence Mark Baker, Steven Paul Gowers
  • Publication number: 20240026628
    Abstract: A multilayer integral geogrid, including one or more cellular layers, has a plurality of oriented multilayer strands interconnected by partially oriented multilayer junctions with an array of openings therein. The multilayer integral geogrid having one or more cellular layers is produced from a coextruded or laminated multilayer polymer starting sheet. The integral geogrid has a multilayer construction, with at least one outer layer thereof having the cellular structure. By virtue of the cellular layer structure, the multilayer integral geogrid provides for increased layer vertical compressibility under load, resulting in enhanced material properties that provide performance benefits to use of the multilayer integral geogrid to stabilize and strengthen soil, aggregates, or other particulate materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: Tensar International Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph CAVANAUGH, Manoj Kumar TYAGI, Daniel Mark BAKER, Andrew CURSON, Tom-Ross JENKINS, Andrew Edward WALLER, Daniel John GALLAGHER
  • Patent number: 11866901
    Abstract: Aspects of a geogrid system and method for improving substrate interactions within a geotechnical environment is disclosed. In one aspect a geotechnical environment is configured with a horizontal multilayer mechanically stabilizing geogrid. In said aspect the geogrid is extruded with a polymeric material and a compressible cellular layer, wherein the geogrid comprises a heightened aspect ratio with a patterned structure of engineered discontinuities and a plurality of strong axes. The combination of elements provides for a system and method of stabilizing soils and aggregate, by resisting lateral movement from the strong axes, and trapping particles in the patterned structure of engineered discontinuities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Tensar International Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Curson, Tom Ross Jenkins, Andrew Edward Waller, Daniel John Gallagher, Daniel Mark Baker, Manoj Kumar Tyagi, Joseph Cavanaugh
  • Patent number: 11866248
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a valve for dispensing flowable product from a container under pressure, the valve comprising a stem, a seal coupled to the stem, and a mounting cup configured to mount the valve to the container, wherein each of the stem, seal, and mounting cup comprises a recyclable plastic, and wherein the valve is free from a gasket configured to surround an opening of the container to form a seal between the valve and the container. Also provided herein is a container for dispensing a flowable product under pressure comprising the valve as described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Clayton Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Baker, Kevin Robert Martz, Richard Berger