Patents by Inventor R. Baer

R. Baer 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).

  • Publication number: 20240188702
    Abstract: A stackable attachment comb for an electric hair trimmer includes a body configured to releasably attach to the electric hair trimmer and teeth projecting from the body. The teeth are arranged to direct hair toward a blade assembly for cutting during operation of the electric hair trimmer if the body is attached to the blade assembly. The stackable attachment comb includes an engagement feature configured to attach the stackable attachment comb to another comb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Manders Franklin, David R. Hillenbrand, David Yet Toy, Michael John deGrood, Alan T. McDonald, Mark Miller, Karen Shrider Baer
  • Publication number: 20240159833
    Abstract: An electric marine propulsion system includes a power storage system comprising at least one marine battery, an electric marine drive powered by the power storage system, a display, and a control system. The control system is configured to receive a reported time to empty (reported TTE) from each of the at least one battery and/or receive a battery current from each of the at least one battery, upon detection of an update condition, update at least one of a smoothed time to empty (smoothed TTE) value and a smoothed distance to empty (smoothed DTE) value for the power storage system based on the reported TTE and/or the battery current from each of the at least one battery, and control the display to display the smoothed TTE value and/or the smoothed DTE value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Mitchell J. Baer, Jared D. Kalnins, Robert R. Osthelder, Lukas G. Neveau, Bradley J. Phelps
  • Publication number: 20240063526
    Abstract: A control module attached to a lighting fixture and having a front cover portion may comprise one or more sensors, such as a daylight and/or occupancy sensor, for sensing information through the front cover portion. The control module may have a main printed circuit board (PCB) that extends from a front side to a rear side of the control module, and a sensor PCB perpendicular to the main PCB to enable at least one sensor attached to the sensor PCB to face the front side of the control module. The main PCB may comprise a wireless communication circuit and an antenna for communicating radio frequency (RF) signals, wherein at least a portion of the antenna is located within a plastic lip of the front cover portion of the control module. The control module may further have a conductive enclosure to reduce radio-frequency interference noise from coupling into the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Sean R. Pearson, Nicholas R. Baer, Angelo Caruso, Thomas E. Hibshman, Kevin L. Gascho, Robert Bollinger, JR., Richard S. Camden
  • Patent number: 11824256
    Abstract: A control module attached to a lighting fixture and having a front cover portion may comprise one or more sensors, such as a daylight and/or occupancy sensor, for sensing information through the front cover portion. The control module may have a main printed circuit board (PCB) that extends from a front side to a rear side of the control module, and a sensor PCB perpendicular to the main PCB to enable at least one sensor attached to the sensor PCB to face the front side of the control module. The main PCB may comprise a wireless communication circuit and an antenna for communicating radio frequency (RF) signals, wherein at least a portion of the antenna is located within a plastic lip of the front cover portion of the control module. The control module may further have a conductive enclosure to reduce radio-frequency interference noise from coupling into the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Sean R. Pearson, Nicholas R. Baer, Angelo Caruso, Thomas E. Hibshman, Kevin L Gascho, Robert Bollinger, Jr., Richard S. Camden
  • Patent number: 11781294
    Abstract: A water reclamation system includes a collection basin that collects greywater from non-toilet sources. The collection basin is part of a fluid path of the greywater. A plurality of sensors are disposed within the fluid path. The plurality of sensors monitor a particulate level within the greywater. The plurality of sensors include at least a turbidity sensor and a conductivity sensor. A coagulation and filtration system separates particulate from the greywater to define filtered greywater. A staging basin is included, where the filtered greywater is delivered from the coagulation and filtration system to the staging basin to define flush water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Robert R. Baer
  • Publication number: 20220220711
    Abstract: A water reclamation system includes a collection basin that collects greywater from non-toilet sources. The collection basin is part of a fluid path of the greywater. A plurality of sensors are disposed within the fluid path. The plurality of sensors monitor a particulate level within the greywater. The plurality of sensors include at least a turbidity sensor and a conductivity sensor. A coagulation and filtration system separates particulate from the greywater to define filtered greywater. A staging basin is included, where the filtered greywater is delivered from the coagulation and filtration system to the staging basin to define flush water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Robert R. Baer
  • Patent number: 11360104
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions and processes related to a microbial-based biosensor system for the detection of small molecules and analytes based on an analyte-responsive transcription factor-DNA binding mechanism with either a ratiometric fluorescent output through Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) or a redox sensor output for the quantification of the target analyte with high sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignees: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, L'UNIVERSITÉ DE BORDEAUX, L'INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE BORDEAUX, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE
    Inventors: James Galagan, Allison Dennis, Catherine Klapperich, Mark Grinstaff, Thuy Nguyen, R. Baer, Uros Kuzmanovic, Marjon Zamani, Mingfu Chen, Margaret Chern, Chloe Grazon
  • Patent number: 11230828
    Abstract: A precipitation reclamation system includes a downspout adapter configured to receive runoff precipitation from a precipitation channel for a structure. The downspout adapter is configured to attach to the structure at a vent that places an interior of the structure in communication with an area external to the structure. A reclamation chamber is disposed within an appliance housing. The reclamation chamber has a pump. A reclamation conduit extends from the downspout adapter to the reclamation chamber and is configured to direct the precipitation to the reclamation chamber to define reclaimed water. The pump is adapted to deliver the reclaimed water from the reclamation chamber to a portion of the structure for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Robert R. Baer, Andria Bauman, Jason Schneemann, Ronald L. Voglewede, Elizabeth Bourgeois, Eric J. Bowler
  • Publication number: 20210384612
    Abstract: A control module attached to a lighting fixture and having a front cover portion may comprise one or more sensors, such as a daylight and/or occupancy sensor, for sensing information through the front cover portion. The control module may have a main printed circuit board (PCB) that extends from a front side to a rear side of the control module, and a sensor PCB perpendicular to the main PCB to enable at least one sensor attached to the sensor PCB to face the front side of the control module. The main PCB may comprise a wireless communication circuit and an antenna for communicating radio frequency (RF) signals, wherein at least a portion of the antenna is located within a plastic lip of the front cover portion of the control module. The control module may further have a conductive enclosure to reduce radio-frequency interference noise from coupling into the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Sean R. Pearson, Nicholas R. Baer, Angelo Caruso, Thomas E. Hibshman, Kevin L. Gascho, Robert Bollinger, JR., Richard S. Camden
  • Patent number: 11101544
    Abstract: A control module attached to a lighting fixture and having a front cover portion may comprise one or more sensors, such as a daylight and/or occupancy sensor, for sensing information through the front cover portion. The control module may have a main printed circuit board (PCB) that extends from a front side to a rear side of the control module, and a sensor PCB perpendicular to the main PCB to enable at least one sensor attached to the sensor PCB to face the front side of the control module. The main PCB may comprise a wireless communication circuit and an antenna for communicating radio frequency (RF) signals, wherein at least a portion of the antenna is located within a plastic lip of the front cover portion of the control module. The control module may further have a conductive enclosure to reduce radio-frequency interference noise from coupling into the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Sean R. Pearson, Nicholas R. Baer, Angelo Caruso, Thomas E. Hibshman, Kevin L. Gascho, Robert Bollinger, Jr., Richard S. Camden
  • Publication number: 20210007198
    Abstract: A control module attached to a lighting fixture and having a front cover portion may comprise one or more sensors, such as a daylight and/or occupancy sensor, for sensing information through the front cover portion. The control module may have a main printed circuit board (PCB) that extends from a front side to a rear side of the control module, and a sensor PCB perpendicular to the main PCB to enable at least one sensor attached to the sensor PCB to face the front side of the control module. The main PCB may comprise a wireless communication circuit and an antenna for communicating radio frequency (RF) signals, wherein at least a portion of the antenna is located within a plastic lip of the front cover portion of the control module. The control module may further have a conductive enclosure to reduce radio-frequency interference noise from coupling into the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Sean R. Pearson, Nicholas R. Baer, Angelo Caruso, Thomas E. Hibshman, Kevin L. Gascho, Robert Bollinger, JR., Richard S. Camden
  • Publication number: 20200291622
    Abstract: A precipitation reclamation system includes a downspout adapter configured to receive runoff precipitation from a precipitation channel for a structure. The downspout adapter is configured to attach to the structure at a vent that places an interior of the structure in communication with an area external to the structure. A reclamation chamber is disposed within an appliance housing. The reclamation chamber has a pump. A reclamation conduit extends from the downspout adapter to the reclamation chamber and is configured to direct the precipitation to the reclamation chamber to define reclaimed water. The pump is adapted to deliver the reclaimed water from the reclamation chamber to a portion of the structure for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert R. Baer, Andria Bauman, Jason Schneemann, Ronald L. Voglewede, Elizabeth Bourgeois, Eric J. Bowler
  • Patent number: 10721805
    Abstract: A control module attached to a lighting fixture and having a front cover portion may comprise one or more sensors, such as a daylight and/or occupancy sensor, for sensing information through the front cover portion. The control module may have a main printed circuit board (PCB) that extends from a front side to a rear side of the control module, and a sensor PCB perpendicular to the main PCB to enable at least one sensor attached to the sensor PCB to face the front side of the control module. The main PCB may comprise a wireless communication circuit and an antenna for communicating radio frequency (RF) signals, wherein at least a portion of the antenna is located within a plastic lip of the front cover portion of the control module. The control module may further have a conductive enclosure to reduce radio-frequency interference noise from coupling into the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Sean R. Pearson, Nicholas R. Baer, Angelo Caruso, Thomas E. Hibshman, Kevin L. Gascho, Robert Bollinger, Jr., Richard S. Camden
  • Patent number: 10704234
    Abstract: A precipitation reclamation system includes a downspout adapter configured to receive runoff precipitation from a precipitation channel for a structure. The downspout adapter is configured to attach to the structure at a vent that places an interior of the structure in communication with an area external to the structure. A reclamation chamber is disposed within an appliance housing. The reclamation chamber has a pump. A reclamation conduit extends from the downspout adapter to the reclamation chamber and is configured to direct the precipitation to the reclamation chamber to define reclaimed water. The pump is adapted to deliver the reclaimed water from the reclamation chamber to a portion of the structure for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Robert R. Baer, Andria Bauman, Jason Schneemann, Ronald L. Voglewede, Elizabeth Bourgeois, Eric J. Bowler
  • Publication number: 20200181889
    Abstract: A precipitation reclamation system includes a downspout adapter configured to receive runoff precipitation from a precipitation channel for a structure. The downspout adapter is configured to attach to the structure at a vent that places an interior of the structure in communication with an area external to the structure. A reclamation chamber is disposed within an appliance housing. The reclamation chamber has a pump. A reclamation conduit extends from the downspout adapter to the reclamation chamber and is configured to direct the precipitation to the reclamation chamber to define reclaimed water. The pump is adapted to deliver the reclaimed water from the reclamation chamber to a portion of the structure for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert R. Baer, Andria Bauman, Jason Schneemann, Ronald L. Voglewede, Elizabeth Bourgeois, Eric J. Bowler
  • Publication number: 20190387597
    Abstract: A control module attached to a lighting fixture and having a front cover portion may comprise one or more sensors, such as a daylight and/or occupancy sensor, for sensing information through the front cover portion. The control module may have a main printed circuit board (PCB) that extends from a front side to a rear side of the control module, and a sensor PCB perpendicular to the main PCB to enable at least one sensor attached to the sensor PCB to face the front side of the control module. The main PCB may comprise a wireless communication circuit and an antenna for communicating radio frequency (RF) signals, wherein at least a portion of the antenna is located within a plastic lip of the front cover portion of the control module. The control module may further have a conductive enclosure to reduce radio-frequency interference noise from coupling into the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Sean R. Pearson, Nicholas R. Baer, Angelo Caruso, Thomas E. Hibshman, Kevin L. Gascho, Robert Bollinger, JR., Richard S. Camden
  • Patent number: 10398007
    Abstract: A control module attached to a lighting fixture and having a front cover portion may comprise one or more sensors, such as a daylight and/or occupancy sensor, for sensing information through the front cover portion. The control module may have a main printed circuit board (PCB) that extends from a front side to a rear side of the control module, and a sensor PCB perpendicular to the main PCB to enable at least one sensor attached to the sensor PCB to face the front side of the control module. The main PCB may comprise a wireless communication circuit and an antenna for communicating radio frequency (RF) signals, wherein at least a portion of the antenna is located within a plastic lip of the front cover portion of the control module. The control module may further have a conductive enclosure to reduce radio-frequency interference noise from coupling into the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Sean R. Pearson, Nicholas R. Baer, Angelo Caruso, Thomas E. Hibshman, Kevin L. Gascho, Robert Bollinger, Jr., Richard S. Camden
  • Patent number: D882532
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Nicholas R. Baer, Jason C. Killo, Noel Mayo, Sean R. Pearson
  • Patent number: D922967
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Nicholas R. Baer, Jason C. Killo, Noel Mayo, Sean R. Pearson
  • Patent number: D1024984
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Nicholas R. Baer, Jason C. Killo, Noel Mayo, Sean R. Pearson