Patents by Inventor Robert C. Baxter

Robert C. Baxter 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: 11925804
    Abstract: A first medical device for obstructive sleep apnea therapy includes therapy delivery circuitry coupled to a first set of electrodes implantable proximate to a first hypoglossal nerve within a tongue of the patient and configured to deliver a first electrical stimulation signal to the first hypoglossal nerve that causes the tongue of the patient to advance and includes information to communicate to a second medical device implantable within the head or neck of the patient and coupled to a second set of electrodes implantable proximate to a second hypoglossal nerve within the tongue of the patient; and sensing circuitry coupled to the first set of electrodes and configured to receive a second electrical stimulation signal, delivered to the second hypoglossal nerve by the second medical device, that includes information that the second medical device communicates to the first medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Bodner, Avram Scheiner, Phillip C. Falkner, James Britton Hissong, Walton W. Baxter, III, Richard T. Stone, Robert T. Sandgren, Ryan B. Sefkow, Adam J. Rivard
  • Patent number: 9896036
    Abstract: An equipment carrier for sporting and recreational equipment that attaches to a loading surface such as a roof or truck bed of a vehicle and more specifically to the design and operation of an equipment carrier having a motorized winch, gridded platform, and rotating disk that provides for electrically raising and lowering the sporting equipment onto and off of a vehicle for transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Inventor: Robert C. Baxter, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160280114
    Abstract: An equipment carrier for sporting and recreational equipment that attaches to a loading surface such as a roof or truck bed of a vehicle and more specifically to the design and operation of an equipment carrier having a motorized winch, gridded platform, and rotating disk that provides for electrically raising and lowering the sporting equipment onto and off of a vehicle for transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Robert C. Baxter, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120126069
    Abstract: A system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a base for attachment to, for example, the right side of a rack. The system further comprises at least one swing arm hingedly attached to the base. A cable support may be attached to the swing arm. The swing arm has a free end which is releasably attached to a latch plate. The latch plate is attached to the rack opposite the side of the base. In this way, the swing arm spans a part of the width of the rack from base to latch plate. The latch plate may move to enable access by a person to a fan tray of a network device installed in the rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel Kucer, Gene Petit, Robert C. Baxter
  • Patent number: 7828156
    Abstract: A channel for managing equipment cables that includes opposing first and second members and a third member extending between and connecting the first and second members. Each of the first and second members includes first and second inner and outer surfaces. At least one cable receiving area is defined between the first and second inner surfaces of the first and second members. First and second equipment mounting elements extend from each of the first and second outer surfaces of the first and second members. The first and second equipment mounting elements are connectable to equipment. A base support is coupled to at least one of the first and second members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Marjana M. Abby, Robert C. Baxter, Alan C. Miller, Nathaniel L. Herring
  • Publication number: 20080085638
    Abstract: A rack assembly has a rack and a first interconnect tower. The rack has a first face to receive a plurality of switches. The first interconnect tower has a second face to receive a first plurality of patch panels. The first interconnect tower is disposed adjacent the rack such that the second face of the first interconnect tower is proximal the first face of the rack allowing shorter patch cords to be used and occupying less floor space. A second interconnect tower having a third face to receive a second plurality of patch panels may be disposed adjacent the rack such that the third face of the second interconnect tower is proximal the first face of the rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Robert C. Baxter, Glenn T. Kierstead, Marjana M. Abby
  • Patent number: 7301780
    Abstract: A compensating advanced feature patch panel that can include removable modular or fixed electronic components located directly on the patch panel which are separately or in combination capable of providing advanced features such as device detection and power insertion. The patch panel provides communications between an insulation displacement connector (IDC) at a PD/User end, and any standard interface type using unshielded twisted pair cables, such as an RJ45 connector at a switch end at performance levels of at least category 3, 5, 6 e, 6 and/or higher (e.g. 6 e or 7) and equivalent performance levels by compensating for the active electronics used in providing advanced features. Compensation is achieved in part through the separation and isolation of active and communication circuit elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Shadi A. AbuGhazaleh, Robert C. Baxter, Rehan Mahmood, Alan C. Miller, Michael R. O'Connor
  • Patent number: 7172078
    Abstract: A channel for managing equipment cables that includes opposing first and second members and a third member extending between and connecting the first and second members. Each of the first and second members includes first and second inner and outer surfaces. At least one cable receiving area is defined between the first and second inner surfaces of the first and second members. First and second equipment mounting elements extend from each of the first and second outer surfaces of the first and second members. The first and second equipment mounting elements are connectable to equipment. A base support is coupled to at least one of the first and second members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Marjana M. Abby, Robert C. Baxter, Alan C. Miller, Nathaniel L. Herring
  • Patent number: 7121412
    Abstract: A hinged swing bracket assembly for a telecommunications rack system has first, second and third arms. The first arm has a first end and a second end and is adapted to be connected to a support. The second arm has first and second ends. The first end of the second arm is pivotally connected to the first arm and the second end of the second arm is releasably connected to the first end of the first arm. The third arm has first and second ends. The first end of the third arm is pivotally connected to the second end of the second arm, and the second end of the third arm is releasably connected to the first end of the second arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Nancy J. Richards, Marjana M. Abby, Robert C. Baxter
  • Patent number: 7087840
    Abstract: A patch panel assembly having a bracket with a base extending between first and second side walls. The bracket defines a cable receiving passageway. First and second patch panels are coupled to the first and second side walls for pivotal movement about first and second vertical pivot axes between open and closed positions. The patch panels are selectively engageable with one another in their closed positions for limiting access across the cable receiving passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Nathaniel L. Herring, Robert C. Baxter, Glenn T. Kierstead
  • Patent number: 7057899
    Abstract: A compensating advanced feature patch panel that can include removable modular or fixed electronic components located directly on the patch panel which are separately or in combination capable of providing advanced features such as device detection and power insertion. The patch panel provides communications between an insulation displacement connector (IDC) at a PD/User end, and any standard interface type using unshielded twisted pair cables, such as an RJ45 connector at a switch end at performance levels of at least category 3, 5, 5e, 6 and/or higher (e.g. 6e or 7) and equivalent performance levels by compensating for the active electronics used in providing advanced features. Compensation is achieved in part through the separation and isolation of active and communication circuit elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Shadi A. AbuGhazaleh, Robert C. Baxter, Rehan Mahmood, Alan C. Miller, Michael R. O'Connor
  • Patent number: 7038918
    Abstract: A compensating advanced feature patch panel that can include removable modular or fixed electronic components located directly on the patch panel which are separately or in combination capable of providing advanced features such as device detection and power insertion. The patch panel provides communications between an insulation displacement connector (IDC) at a PD/User end, and any standard interface type using unshielded twisted pair cables, such as an RJ45 connector at a switch end at performance levels of at least category 3, 5, 5e, 6 and/or higher (e.g. 6e or 7) and equivalent performance levels as required by compensating for the active electronics used in providing advanced features through the use of inductive, capacitive and reactive circuit elements to compensate for advanced feature electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Shadi A. AbuGhazaleh, Robert C. Baxter, Rehan Mahmood, Alan C. Miller, Michael R. O'Connor
  • Patent number: 6520345
    Abstract: A relay rack assembly for the management of cross-connect products and a multiplicity of wires includes a base and top, each base and top having a plurality of guide portions extending therefrom, each guide portion including an engaging rib. Vertical members are coupled between the base and top by slots disposed in the sides of the vertical members receiving an engaging rib on the base and top. First and second fastener inserts are coupled to both the vertical members and the base and top, respectively, thereby securing the vertical members to the base and top. The attachment of the first and second fastener inserts and the engagement of the engaging ribs of the base and top and the slots of the vertical members supports the vertical members substantially square or perpendicularly to the base and top of the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Marjana Marovic, Lee M. Drozdenko, Steven O. Fournier, Robert C. Baxter
  • Patent number: 6460951
    Abstract: A telecommunications enclosure box for compactly supporting and housing components that provide communicative connection of remote multimedia equipment. The enclosure box includes a base, a front door, pairs of first and second mounting brackets, and pluralities of first and second securing elements. The pairs of first mounting brackets and second mounting brackets are adapted to support various components on the base for communicative connection of remote multimedia equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert C. Baxter, William G. Sobieski, Dale D. Martin, Steven O. Fournier
  • Patent number: 6347714
    Abstract: A cable management assembly for managing wires having a rack with a plurality of mounted channel members. The channel members each comprise a left, right, and middle member which form a Z-shaped cross section and define first and second receiving areas for holding a plurality of wires. The middle member further includes apertures such that a wire can be received concurrently in both receiving areas. The channel members are mounted on the rack by integrals clips that extend from each channel member and engage mating holes located on the rack. A second embodiment channel member includes a first member and an opposing second member each having integral clips extending therefrom for mounting the channel members on the rack. The channel member further has a middle member connecting the first and second members which form a C-shaped cross-section and define a receiving area for holding a plurality of wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven O. Fournier, William G. Sobieski, Robert C. Baxter
  • Patent number: 6347715
    Abstract: A patch panel assembly includes a panel that has opposing first and second end portions with a plurality of panel securing apertures located on each end portion. A cable management bar is releasably coupled to the panel and has opposing first and second arm portions with tab securing elements extending therefrom that correspond to and engage the panel securing apertures. First and second cover members are coupled to the panel at each of the first and second end portions. Each of the first and second cover members cover the tab securing elements of the cable management bar when coupled with the panel. Slots for holding identification labels are also disposed in the outer surfaces of the first and second cover members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Lee M. Drozdenko, Steven O. Fournier, Robert C. Baxter
  • Patent number: 6215069
    Abstract: A modular cable management panel assembly includes a panel, a set of rings mounted on a surface of the panel and a cover coupled to the rings. The rings are spaced along the panel longitudinal axis and have openings extending laterally through them. The cover is movable between a closed position extending over and closing the ring openings and an open position spaced from the ring openings to allow cables to pass laterally into and out of the rings. The panel assembly is adaptable for mounting various accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Dale D. Martin, Robert C. Baxter, Tracy H. Udelson
  • Patent number: 6086415
    Abstract: A patch panel supports a plurality of energy transmission connectors, and includes a jack holder, a front panel and a cable tray. The jack holder has a plurality of openings in which the connectors can be mounted and has a vertical member and a horizontal member extending at a angle to the vertical member. The vertical member has upper and lower engagement members extending from a surface of the vertical member remote from the horizontal member. The front panel has a vertical section with openings and with upper and lower, rearwardly extending engagement flanges defining a channel between them. The jack holder is mounted in the channel with the engagement members engaging the engagement flanges. The openings of the front panel are aligned with the openings in the jack holder. The cable tray is coupled to and extends forwardly from the vertical section of the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Albert L. Sanchez, Robert C. Baxter, Jr., James H. Wilcox
  • Patent number: RE42970
    Abstract: A cable management assembly for managing wires having a rack with a plurality of mounted channel members. The channel members each comprise a left, right, and middle member which form a Z-shaped cross section and define first and second receiving areas for holding a plurality of wires. The middle member further includes apertures such that a wire can be received concurrently in both receiving areas. The channel members are mounted on the rack by integrals clips that extend from each channel member and engage mating holes located on the rack. A second embodiment channel member includes a first member and an opposing second member each having integral clips extending therefrom for mounting the channel members on the rack. The channel member further has a middle member connecting the first and second members which form a C-shaped cross-section and define a receiving area for holding a plurality of wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven O. Fournier, William G. Sobieski, Robert C. Baxter
  • Patent number: RE43502
    Abstract: A telecommunications enclosure box for compactly supporting and housing components that provide communicative connection of remote multimedia equipment. The enclosure box includes a base, a front door, pairs of first and second mounting brackets, and pluralities of first and second securing elements. The pairs of first mounting brackets and second mounting brackets are adapted to support various components on the base for communicative connection of remote multimedia equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert C. Baxter, William G. Sobieski, Dale D. Martin, Steven O. Fournier