Patents by Inventor Michael E. Baker

Michael E. 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: 11961418
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a dynamic virtual reality (VR) coaching computing platform. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may configure a VR coaching model based on model training data. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may use the VR coaching model and a user profile to select a plurality of VR modules. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may configure a first VR module of the plurality of VR modules based on one or more user selections. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may receive real-time feedback during execution of the first VR module. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may select a second plurality of VR modules based on the first real-time feedback. The dynamic VR coaching computing platform may configure a second VR module of the second plurality of VR modules based on user selections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Regina Peyfuss, Michael Emil Ogrinz, Jeremiah W. Fellows, Susan E. Teague Rector, Gerard P. Gay, Allison D. Baker, Mark A. Odiorne, Siddhesh V. Wadikar
  • Patent number: 11939726
    Abstract: A multi-layered web is disclosed that is resilient and/or elastic in the Z-direction. Thus, when the web is compressed, the web assumes a compacted state and then expands to an expanded state when the compressive forces are removed. In one embodiment, the multi-layered web includes a middle layer made from a resilient blend of fibers positioned inbetween two outer layers. The middle layer, for instance, can contain elastomeric fibers, three-dimensional fibers, and/or debonded fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Lilley, Donald E. Waldroup, Charles W. Colman, Joseph K. Baker, Marvin E. Swails, Michael Payne, Vicky S. Polashock
  • Patent number: 11932988
    Abstract: A system comprising a pulper configured to (i) accept surfactant, a liquid and fiber stock and (ii) generate a foam that suspends the fiber stock, wherein the foam has a half-life; a headbox configured to receive the foam-suspended fiber stock from the pulper and displace the foam-suspended fiber stock onto a forming wire, wherein a time it takes the foam-suspended fiber stock to move from the pulper to the headbox is less than the half-life; and a foam return device that removes at least some of the foam from the forming wire and returns the at least some of the foam to the pulper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin E. E. Swails, Vicky S. Polashock, Michael Payne, Joseph K. Baker, Charles W. Colman
  • Patent number: 11918331
    Abstract: A movement detection device includes a signal transmission device configured to transmit a radar signal transmission toward a target area and to receive reflected radar signals, and a signal analysis device configured to analyze the reflected radar signals to detect a movement in the target area that is indicative of micro-shivering. In response to detecting the micro-shivering, the movement detection device generates an alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Baker, Jennifer Bergstrom, Heinz-Hermann Dalbert, Brandon P. Fisk, Yongji Fu, Michael S. Hood, Charles A. Lachenbruch, John A. Lane, Kenzi L. Mudge, Matthew O'Neal, Frank E. Sauser, Douglas A. Seim, Gregory J. Shannon
  • Patent number: 5695401
    Abstract: A player interactive live action football game which may be played for example on a television screen. A player interactive live action football game is provided which comprises a random access storage and retrieval device and a plurality of individual, pre-recorded action football plays illustrating interaction of players of opposite teams. This information is stored in random access storage and retrieval device and accessible according to type of play. The invention further comprises a microprocessor and microprocessor control device electronically associated with the random access storage and retrieval device. The microprocessor is programmed to enable one or more users to select in sequence, through the control device, different football plays according to play type. A display device is electronically associated with the microprocessor to enable the selected plays to be viewed by the users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignees: Gordon Wilson, Danny D. Lowe, Michael E. Baker, Abram Gamer
    Inventors: Danny D. Lowe, Gordon G. Wilson, Michael E. Baker, Abram Gamer
  • Patent number: 5462275
    Abstract: A player interactive live action football game which may be played for example on a television screen. A player interactive live action football game is provided which comprises a random access storage and retrieval device and a plurality of individual, pre-recorded action football plays illustrating interaction of players of opposite teams. This information is stored in random access storage and retrieval device and accessible according to type of play. The invention further comprises a microprocessor and microprocessor control device electronically associated with the random access storage and retrieval device. The microprocessor is programmed to enable one or more users to select in sequence, through the control device, different football plays according to play type. A display device is electronically associated with the microprocessor to enable the selected plays to be viewed by the users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignees: Gordon Wilson, Danny D. Lowe
    Inventors: Danny D. Lowe, Gordon G. Wilson, Michael E. Baker, Abram Gamer
  • Patent number: 5303475
    Abstract: A hand-operated cutting tool in the form of shears having handle portions and cutting portions pivoted so that the cutting portions may be rotatably moved toward and away from each other. The cutting portions each include a pair of cutting edges angularly disposed with respect to each, providing an included angle there between which is obtuse. As the cutting edges are rotated toward each other, a first portion thereof are brought into sliding, overlapping contact for shearing a flexible material such as flexible ducting and a second portion thereof are brought in sliding, overlapping contact for cutting wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Assignee: Flexcutter, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Baker
  • Patent number: 4827102
    Abstract: A heating system (10) adapted to be worn by an individual (50) is provided. The heating system (10) includes at least one belt member (20) containing a heating strip (30) therein. Heating strip (30) is formed by a pair of heating elements (32) and (34) in substantially parallel relation throughout the length of belt member (20). Belt member (20) is maintained in substantially contiguous contact with a substantial longitudinal portion of the user's body (50) by a plurality of strap members (40), (42), (44), and (46). Strap members (40), (42), and (44) are provided with a Velcro hook and loop type fastening system having a latch element (92) and a hook element (94).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Inventor: Michael E. Baker
  • Patent number: 4533096
    Abstract: A control assembly (50) for deployment of aircraft wing flaps is comprised of an input cam mechanism (54), a feedback cam mechanism (56) and a summing lever member (58) operatively interconnecting the cam mechanisms for mechanically summing independent inputs therefrom to yield a mechanical output signal for actuating flap deployment drives, wherein the input cam mechanism is comprised of a cam (64) rotationally operable in response to a command input signal and a cam follower (68) in mating engagement therewith for cammed movement with rotation thereof to provide a first input signal to the summing lever characteristic of a predetermined flap configuration, the feedback cam mechanism is comprised of a cam (94) rotationally operable in response to movement of the flaps and a cam follower (100) in mating engagement therewith for cammed movement in response to movement of the flaps to provide a second input signal to the summing lever characteristic of the existing flap configuration; and further wherein the su
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1985
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael E. Baker, Thomas M. Baker
  • Patent number: 4475184
    Abstract: Vibration limiting apparatus for use in supporting devices sensitive to vibration embodies an outer supporting container. A vibration dampening liquid within the outer container dampens vibrations transmitted between the outer container and an inner buoyant member. The inner buoyant member supports the vibration sensitive device and floats freely within the outer container. Oppositely disposed magnets mounted on adjacent surfaces of the inner buoyant member and the outer supporting container urge the inner buoyant member toward a position so that it is supported by the dampening liquid in spaced relation to the adjacent inner surfaces of the outer container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1984
    Inventors: Lloyd G. B. Cooper, Michael E. Baker