Patents by Inventor Richard A. Baker

Richard A. 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: 12286966
    Abstract: A valved manifold module is disclosed, constructed and arranged to be readily connected in a chain with similar modules to form a manifold assembly. The modular manifolds allows for expansion or modification of the manifold assembly to control a group of pneumatically or hydraulically driven pumps, valves or combinations thereof in a liquid flow control apparatus. The valved manifold module can be configured to accept a group of four substantially identical valve assemblies, and can be controlled by a local controller mounted to the manifold module, thus forming an independently programmable valved manifold module. The resulting modular system is expandable to allow for coordinated operations of a liquid flow control system, using substantially independent controller functions originating at the manifold assembly level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Dirk A. van der Merwe, Timothy D. Moreau, Richard J. Lanigan, Michael A. Baker, David Blumberg, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12281393
    Abstract: In one aspect of an inventive concept, a product includes a substrate and a material formed from a precursor powder, where the material includes a plurality of particles from the precursor powder deposited on the substrate. The plurality of particles have structural characteristics defined by an impact of the particles on the substrate and/or on previously deposited particles. Moreover, the material has a microstructure, where the microstructure of the material is substantially the same as a microstructure of the precursor powder. The microstructure of the material is characterized by at least one property, where the at least one property is substantially the same as a corresponding at least one property of the precursor powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Scott K. Mccall, Alexander A. Baker, Harry Radousky, Richard Thuss
  • Publication number: 20250066394
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of Formula (I), a compound selected from any of the compounds in Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or deuterated form thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I), or a compound selected from any of the compounds in Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or deuterated form thereof, and methods of using a compound of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or deuterated form thereof, e.g., in treating 5-HT2A receptor associated diseases or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: John Richard MORPHY, Thomas Matthew BAKER, Andrew William BROWN
  • Publication number: 20250066300
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of Formula (I), Formula (II), Formula (III), a compound selected from any of the compounds in Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, Table 4 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or deuterated form thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, RD, RG, p and q are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I), or a compound selected from any of the compounds in Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, Table 4 or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or deuterated form thereof, and methods of using a compound of formula (I), Formula (II), Formula (III), or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or deuterated form thereof, e.g., in treating 5-HT2A receptor associated diseases or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: John Richard MORPHY, Thomas Matthew BAKER, Andrew William BROWN
  • Publication number: 20250059956
    Abstract: A condition monitoring device for a lightning protection system (LPS) of a wind turbine blade, wherein the condition monitoring device is mountable to a wind turbine. The device includes, a signal generation unit configured to generate and input probe signals into a protection unit of the LPS and/or to at least one tower conducting unit. The device includes a measurement unit configured to detect response signals, which are a system response of the probe signals via a wireless coupling between the LPS and the tower conducting unit. A control unit is configured to control the signal unit and the measurement unit and to process the response signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: VC VIII POLYTECH HOLDING APS
    Inventors: Søren Find MADSEN, Richard BAKER, Stephan VOGEL
  • Patent number: 12142383
    Abstract: Methods and systems to de-identify data records, including to merge pairs of clusters data records of individuals until a number of data records of each cluster meets a minimum size threshold, de-identify the clusters when each cluster meets the minimum size threshold, assess a risk of re-identification of the de-identified clusters based on k-anonymity, increase the minimum size threshold and re-perform the merge, the de-identify, and the assess a risk, if the assessed risk does not meet a risk criterion, and present the de-identified clusters on a display when the assessed risk meets the risk criterion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Privacy Analytics Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Richard Baker, Khaled El Emam
  • Patent number: 12110870
    Abstract: A conductive connection between a Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) element and one or more down conductor(s), the CFRP element being electrically conductive and has a face. The conductive connection including an interface conductive patch provided on the face of CFRP element for electrically connecting the CFRP element with the interface conductive patch, the interface conductive patch is electrically connected with the one or more down conductor(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: POLYTECH A/S
    Inventors: Søren Find Madsen, Richard Baker, Lisa Carloni
  • Publication number: 20240316974
    Abstract: A method of printing on a polymeric article includes applying a decoration-forming deposit on a transfer unit. The method further includes transferring the decoration-forming deposit from the transfer unit to the polymeric article to provide a decoration on the polymeric article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph M. DEWIG, Shawn A. HYNEMAN, Russell SCHWARTZ, Nigel CAIGER, Damian WARD, Richard BAKER
  • Patent number: 12090773
    Abstract: A method of printing on a polymeric article includes applying a decoration-forming deposit on a transfer blanket. The method further includes transferring the decoration-forming deposit from the transfer unit to the polymeric article to provide a decoration on the polymeric article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Dewig, Shawn A. Hyneman, Russell Schwartz, Nigel Caiger, Damian Ward, Richard Baker
  • Publication number: 20240301703
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides tools, systems, and methods for leveling and aligning tiles. A tile leveling tool for guiding installation of tiles on an uneven installation surface comprises: an elongated main body extending along a longitudinal axis thereof, from a first end to a second end, wherein the main body further comprises a flat reference side, wherein the reference side has a straight reference edge parallel to the longitudinal axis; and at least one adjustable spacer extending from the main body configured to extend toward the installation surface, wherein the adjustable spacer is configured to adjust a space between the main body and the installation surface to arrange the reference edge straight across the uneven installation surface and to guide the installation of the tiles evenly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventor: Kaolino O Kalani Richard BAKER
  • Publication number: 20240301873
    Abstract: A lightning protection system for a wind turbine blade having-a structural element made of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP). The lightning protection system includes a first down conductor extending from a tip end to a tip connection block and a second down conductor extending from the tip connection block between and along the structural element and a pressure side towards a root connection block. A third down conductor extending from the tip connection block between and along the structural element and a suction side towards the root connection block. The second down conductor includes a first expanded foil or a first mesh and the third down conductor includes a second expanded foil or a second mesh. The first expanded foil or first mesh and the second expanded foil or second mesh include a plurality of conductive connection points arranged in the vicinity of the tip and root connection blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: POLYTECH A/S
    Inventors: Mads KIRKEGAARD, Richard BAKER, Lisa CARLONI
  • Patent number: 12049043
    Abstract: A method of generating a three-dimensional product having a cubic internal structure in a process controlled by a computing device. The method comprises receiving a manufacturing request datum from a user client device, wherein the manufacturing request datum further comprises at least an element of a product definition. The method further comprises defining a lattice volume of the manufacturing request datum, wherein defining the at least a lattice volume further comprises defining at least a lattice cell, wherein the at least a lattice cell is comprised within the lattice volume. The method further comprises determining a response characteristic of each lattice cell of the plurality of lattice cells, wherein determining a response characteristic further comprises simulating the application of at least a force on at least a part of the manufacturing request datum as a function of the product definition. The method further comprises selecting a unit structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Proto Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy David Marusich, Dylan Lundberg, Arthur Richard Baker
  • Patent number: 12017180
    Abstract: Methods and systems for recovering sulfur dioxide from a Claus unit process emissions stream are provided. The method comprises the steps of generating a process emissions stream from a thermal oxidizer or other combustion device, introducing the emissions stream to an SO2 removal system, introducing the SO2 rich stream from the SO2 removal system to a CO2 removal system, and introducing an enriched SO2 stream back to the Claus unit. The SO2 removal system can include one or more SO2 selective membranes. The CO2 removal system can include one or more CO2 selective membranes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignees: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Membrane Technology and Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Milind Vaidya, Sebastien Duval, Feras Hamad, Richard Baker, Tim Merkel, Kaaeid Lokhandwala, Ahmad Bahamdan, Faisal Al-Otaibi
  • Publication number: 20240035448
    Abstract: A conductive connection between a Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) element and one or more down conductor(s), the CFRP element being electrically conductive and has a face. The conductive connection including an interface conductive patch provided on the face of CFRP element for electrically connecting the CFRP element with the interface conductive patch, the interface conductive patch is electrically connected with the one or more down conductor(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: POLYTECH A/S
    Inventors: SØREN FIND MADSEN, Richard BAKER, Lisa CARLONI
  • Patent number: 11887275
    Abstract: In an aspect, an elevated lookout apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may comprise at least a housing mounted in an elevated location. The apparatus may additionally include a plurality of cameras positioned radially within the at least a housing in a manner to create a combined field of view, wherein each camera of the plurality of cameras is configured a generate image data. The apparatus may also include at least a processor communicatively connected to the plurality of cameras. The processor may be configured receive the image data from each camera of the plurality of cameras. The processor may also be configured to combine the image data from each camera of the plurality of cameras into a combined video using an image machine learning model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventor: Arthur Richard Baker, III
  • Patent number: 11851625
    Abstract: Methods are provided for reducing the quantity of acid gas reinjected into a reservoir by partial CO2 removal processes. The methods include acid gas removal, acid gas enrichment, generation of a CO2 rich stream and an H2S rich stream, and reinjection of the H2S rich stream into the reservoir. The acid gas enrichment can be performed by a solvent-based acid gas enrichment unit, a membrane-based acid gas enrichment unit, or a combination of a solvent-based acid gas enrichment unit a and membrane-based acid gas enrichment unit. The system includes an acid gas removal unit, one or more acid gas enrichment units, and an acid gas reinjection compressor. The acid gas enrichment unit can be a solvent-based acid gas enrichment unit, a membrane-based acid gas enrichment unit, or a solvent-based acid gas enrichment unit and a membrane-based acid gas enrichment unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventors: Milind Vaidya, Sebastien Duval, Feras Hamad, Ghulam Shabbir, Nasser Al-Aslai, Ahmad Bahamdan, Richard Baker, Tim Merkel, Kaaeid Lokhandwala
  • Patent number: 11809162
    Abstract: An automated manufacturing system for generating a graphical representation of a discrete object to be manufactured from an additively manufactured body of material. Reference feature is used to place the precursor at a subtractive manufacturing machine; the reference feature may be based on a locating feature at the subtractive manufacturing machine. Manufacturing reference feature is accomplished by automatedly detecting one or more critical-to-quality features and manufacturing the reference feature based on the one or more detected critical-to-quality features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Protolabs, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Jacobs, Arthur Richard Baker
  • Patent number: 11629689
    Abstract: The polyurethane material is prepared from a polyol, butanediol, and an isocyanate. The protective cover is adapted to be attached along at least a part of a longitudinal edge of the wind turbine blade by adhesion of an inside of the protective cover to a surface of the longitudinal edge of the wind turbine blade. The protective cover is elongated in a longitudinal direction and has an at least substantially U-formed cross-section. The protective cover includes a central cover section extending in the longitudinal direction and two peripheral cover sections extending in the longitudinal direction at either side of the central cover section, respectively. The central cover section has a minimum thickness of at least 1 millimetre, and each peripheral cover section has a thickness decreasing from a maximum thickness of at least 1 millimetre to a minimum thickness of less than ½ millimetre.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: POLYTECH A/S
    Inventors: Mads Kirkegaard, Richard Baker
  • Publication number: 20230084418
    Abstract: A roulette wheel reading apparatus is provided for triangulating a roulette ball position in a pocket of a roulette wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: TCS JOHN HUXLEY EUROPE LIMITED
    Inventor: Nicholas Richard Baker French
  • Publication number: 20230001349
    Abstract: Methods and systems for recovering sulfur dioxide from a Claus unit process emissions stream are provided. The method comprises the steps of generating a process emissions stream from a thermal oxidizer or other combustion device, introducing the emissions stream to an SO2 removal system, introducing the SO2 rich stream from the SO2 removal system to a CO2 removal system, and introducing an enriched SO2 stream back to the Claus unit. The SO2 removal system can include one or more SO2 selective membranes. The CO2 removal system can include one or more CO2 selective membranes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicants: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Membrane Technology and Research, Inc
    Inventors: Milind Vaidya, Sebastien Duval, Feras Hamad, Richard Baker, Tim Merkel, Kaaeid Lokhandwala, Ahmad Bahamdan, Faisal Al-Otaibi