Patents by Inventor Phil Baker

Phil 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: 11124705
    Abstract: The invention relates to a light modulation element comprising a pair of substrates, one or more optical films located on the inner side of one of the substrates, an electrode structure capable of inducing an electric field substantially in parallel to the substrates main plane, and a homogenously aligned liquid crystalline medium which is obtainable from a photoalignment component A) and a liquid-crystalline component B). Furthermore, the invention relates process of production of the light modulation element, to the use of the light modulation element in an electro optical device and to an electro optical device comprising said light modulation element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Phil Baker, Rachel Tuffin, Joseph Sargent, Ian Sage
  • Publication number: 20200123446
    Abstract: The invention relates to a light modulation element comprising a pair of substrates, one or more optical films located on the inner side of one of the substrates, an electrode structure capable of inducing an electric field substantially in parallel to the substrates main plane, and a homogenously aligned liquid crystalline medium which is obtainable from a photoalignment component A) and a liquid-crystalline component B). Furthermore, the invention relates process of production of the light modulation element, to the use of the light modulation element in an electro optical device and to an electro optical device comprising said light modulation element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Phil BAKER, Rachel TUFFIN, Joseph SARGENT, Ian SAGE
  • Patent number: 10072882
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a solar powered thermally conditioned space, which, in an embodiment, may be used to provide a cold storage arrangement for preservation of perishable commodities over an extended time period. The cold storage arrangement (10) includes a refrigeration unit mounted within a non-insulated compartment for circulating refrigerated de-humidified air to an insulated compartment. A chamber (12) defines the insulated compartment and the non-insulated compartment. The cold storage arrangement (10) is operated by a powering system powered by solar energy from solar panels mounted over a roof of the chamber (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: SOLERCOOL LTD
    Inventors: John Borchers, Mohsen Rezayat, Phil Baker
  • Publication number: 20150285541
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a solar powered thermally conditioned space, which, in an embodiment, may be used to provide a cold storage arrangement for preservation of perishable commodities over an extended time period. The cold storage arrangement (10) includes a refrigeration unit mounted within a non-insulated compartment for circulating refrigerated de-humidified air to an insulated compartment. A chamber (12) defines the insulated compartment and the non-insulated compartment. The cold storage arrangement (10) is operated by a powering system powered by solar energy from solar panels mounted over a roof of the chamber (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: John Borchers, Mohsen Rezayat, Phil Baker
  • Patent number: 8777413
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is an ophthalmic wavefront sensor for use with an ophthalmic microscope to provide continuous measurements of the refractive state of an eye. The wavefront sensor operates in both parallel sampling and lock-in detection mode by synchronizing the pulsing of the light source with a multiple number of position sensing devices/detectors used for detecting the centroid position of the sampled sub-wavefronts. Other embodiments include a beam scanner to sample selected portions of the wavefront and a live image sensor and a tracking deflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Clarity Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Yan Zhou, William Shea, Phil Baker
  • Patent number: 8649169
    Abstract: Systems for securing mobile devices such as laptops are provided. Such systems are characterized by two end members, each with a male electrical connector, that engage opposite sides of mobile device, a crossbeam between the two end members that cradles the underside of the mobile device, and a mechanical linkage that is used to release the mobile device. In addition to a slim form factor, systems of the present invention can comprise registration posts to align a top edge of the mobile device to the crossbeam, a receptacle for a power adapter connector, and a locking mechanism to lock an end member to the crossbeam and optionally also lock the power adapter connector to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: infiniWing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kitae Kwon, Phil Baker, Andrew R. Church
  • Publication number: 20120268717
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is an ophthalmic wavefront sensor for use with an ophthalmic microscope to provide continuous measurements of the refractive state of an eye. The wavefront sensor operates in both parallel sampling and lock-in detection mode by synchronizing the pulsing of the light source with a multiple number of position sensing devices/detectors used for detecting the centroid position of the sampled sub-wavefronts. Other embodiments include a beam scanner to sample selected portions of the wavefront and a live image sensor and a tracking deflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Clarity Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Yan Zhou, William Shea, Phil Baker
  • Publication number: 20120127651
    Abstract: Systems for securing mobile devices such as laptops are provided. Such systems are characterized by two end members, each with a male electrical connector, that engage opposite sides of mobile device, a crossbeam between the two end members that cradles the underside of the mobile device, and a mechanical linkage that is used to release the mobile device. In addition to a slim form factor, systems of the present invention can comprise registration posts to align a top edge of the mobile device to the crossbeam, a receptacle for a power adapter connector, and a locking mechanism to lock an end member to the crossbeam and optionally also lock the power adapter connector to the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Kitae Kwon, Phil Baker, Andrew R. Church
  • Publication number: 20090211586
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a pliable film adapted to conform to parts of an optical examination device and provide a barrier between the eye of a patient being examined and the optical examination device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: CLARITY MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: William Shea, Keith Mullowney, Barry Linder, Phil Baker, Shelly Reed, Willem Crone, Yeou-Yen Cheng
  • Patent number: D665393
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: infiniWing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kitae Kwon, Phil Baker, Mike Nuttall, David Peschel