Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Baker
Thomas M. 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).
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Patent number: 11798411Abstract: A device may receive three-dimensional geographical map data for a geographical region associated with a vehicle device of a vehicle and may process the three-dimensional geographical map data, with a data model, to transform the three-dimensional geographical map data into transformed geographical map data with a format that corresponds to a particular standard. The device may generate a message based on the transformed geographical map data and may cause the message to be provided to the vehicle device. The device may perform one or more actions based on the message.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. Baker, Jr., Randall Paul Carver, Chad Hammond
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Patent number: 11741167Abstract: An illustrative computing system generates, based on a plurality of point-of-interest data records each including data representative of a distinct set of features for a distinct point-of-interest associated with a distinct geographic location, a graph data structure that includes the plurality of point-of-interest data records and a plurality of weighted feature relationships interconnecting the plurality of point-of-interest data records. The computing system generates one or more merged point-of-interest data records based on the graph data structure and provides the one or more merged point-of-interest data records to a mapping system to indicate one or more points-of-interest on a user interface map of a geographic area.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Wesley Boyer, Aleksei Maximillian Kac, Mark Romanak, Thomas M. Baker, Jr., Jeremy McKay, Jared David Barnes, Rossi Guiliani
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Publication number: 20230024757Abstract: A device may receive three-dimensional geographical map data for a geographical region associated with a vehicle device of a vehicle and may process the three-dimensional geographical map data, with a data model, to transform the three-dimensional geographical map data into transformed geographical map data with a format that corresponds to a particular standard. The device may generate a message based on the transformed geographical map data and may cause the message to be provided to the vehicle device. The device may perform one or more actions based on the message.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2021Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. BAKER, JR., Randall Paul CARVER, Chad HAMMOND
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Publication number: 20220215054Abstract: An illustrative computing system generates, based on a plurality of point-of-interest data records each including data representative of a distinct set of features for a distinct point-of-interest associated with a distinct geographic location, a graph data structure that includes the plurality of point-of-interest data records and a plurality of weighted feature relationships interconnecting the plurality of point-of-interest data records. The computing system generates one or more merged point-of-interest data records based on the graph data structure and provides the one or more merged point-of-interest data records to a mapping system to indicate one or more points-of-interest on a user interface map of a geographic area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Wesley Boyer, Aleksei Maximillian Kac, Mark Romanak, Thomas M. Baker, JR., Jeremy McKay, Jared David Barnes, Rossi Guiliani
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Patent number: 11308165Abstract: An exemplary point-of-interest merging system accesses point-of-interest data records. Each point-of-interest data record includes data representative of a distinct set of features for a distinct point-of-interest. The merging system generates, based on the distinct sets of features of the point-of-interest data records, a graph data structure that includes the point-of-interest data records and weighted feature relationships interconnecting the point-of-interest data records. The merging system clusters, based on the graph data structure, the point-of-interest data records into subset groups of point-of-interest data records. The merging system generates one or more merged point-of-interest data records based on the clustered subset groups of point-of-interest data records.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Wesley Boyer, Aleksei Maximillian Kac, Mark Romanak, Thomas M. Baker, Jr., Jeremy McKay, Jared David Barnes, Rossi Guiliani
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Publication number: 20200342026Abstract: An exemplary point-of-interest merging system accesses point-of-interest data records. Each point-of-interest data record includes data representative of a distinct set of features for a distinct point-of-interest. The merging system generates, based on the distinct sets of features of the point-of-interest data records, a graph data structure that includes the point-of-interest data records and weighted feature relationships interconnecting the point-of-interest data records. The merging system clusters, based on the graph data structure, the point-of-interest data records into subset groups of point-of-interest data records. The merging system generates one or more merged point-of-interest data records based on the clustered subset groups of point-of-interest data records.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2019Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Wesley Boyer, Aleksei Maximillian Kac, Mark Romanak, Thomas M. Baker, JR., Jeremy McKay, David Jared Barnes, Rossi Guiliani
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Patent number: 9455651Abstract: A motor driver for driving a motor is disclosed. The motor driver has a first power bus, a first switching device coupled between the first power bus and a first terminal of the motor, a second power bus, a second switching device coupled between the second power bus and a second terminal of the motor, and an integrated braking chopper coupled between the first and second power buses. The integrated braking chopper is configured to dissipate an extra power generated by the motor.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Rodwan T. Adra, Edward L. Zwilling, Thomas M. Baker, William J. Tate, Eric M. Andris
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Publication number: 20160173011Abstract: A motor driver for driving a motor is disclosed. The motor driver has a first power bus, a first switching device coupled between the first power bus and a first terminal of the motor, a second power bus, a second switching device coupled between the second power bus and a second terminal of the motor, and an integrated braking chopper coupled between the first and second power buses. The integrated braking chopper is configured to dissipate an extra power generated by the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Rodwan T. ADRA, Edward L. ZWILLING, Thomas M. BAKER, William J. TATE, Eric M. ANDRIS
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Patent number: 8441827Abstract: A power converter assembly includes a housing and at least one transistor module. The housing has a liquid cooled heat transfer surface. The at least one transistor module is mounted directly to the liquid cooled heat transfer surface and positioned at least partially within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. Baker, Robert R. Sychra, Keith E. Dixler, Jon N. Husser
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Patent number: 7869208Abstract: Assembling a power converter for a multiple phase electric drive propulsion system in a machine includes arranging a plurality of rectangular capacitor units of a capacitor subassembly for conditioning electrical power in the power converter in a first packaging arrangement. In the first packaging arrangement, major capacitor axes of each one of the capacitor units are co-linear with one another and minor capacitor axes of each one of the capacitor units are oriented parallel but not co-linear with one another. Assembling the power converter further includes arranging a plurality of IGBT modules of a transistor subassembly for power switching in the power converter in a second packaging arrangement. In the second packaging arrangement major module axes of each one of the IGBT modules are oriented parallel but not co-linear with one another and minor module axes of each one of the IGBT modules are co-linear with one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Caterpillar IncInventors: Jon Husser, Keith E. Dixler, Thomas M. Baker, Robert R. Sychra
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Publication number: 20100232111Abstract: A power converter assembly includes a housing and at least one transistor module. The housing has a liquid cooled heat transfer surface. The at least one transistor module is mounted directly to the liquid cooled heat transfer surface and positioned at least partially within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Thomas M. Baker, Robert R. Sychra, Keith E. Dixler, Jon N. Husser
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Publication number: 20100165575Abstract: Assembling a power converter for a multiple phase electric drive propulsion system in a machine includes arranging a plurality of rectangular capacitor units of a capacitor subassembly for conditioning electrical power in the power converter in a first packaging arrangement. In the first packaging arrangement, major capacitor axes of each one of the capacitor units are co-linear with one another and minor capacitor axes of each one of the capacitor units are oriented parallel but not co-linear with one another. Assembling the power converter further includes arranging a plurality of IGBT modules of a transistor subassembly for power switching in the power converter in a second packaging arrangement. In the second packaging arrangement major module axes of each one of the IGBT modules are oriented parallel but not co-linear with one another and minor module axes of each one of the IGBT modules are co-linear with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Jon Husser, Keith E. Dixler, Thomas M. Baker, Robert R. Sychra
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Patent number: 7242311Abstract: A method is performed to provide a multi-functional user interface on a work machine for displaying suggested corrective action. The process includes receiving status information associated with the work machine and analyzing the status information to determine an abnormal condition. The process also includes displaying a warning message on the display device indicating the abnormal condition and determining one or more corrective actions to handle the abnormal condition. Further, the process includes determining an appropriate corrective action among the one or more corrective actions and displaying a recommendation message on the display device reflecting the appropriate corrective action. The process may also include displaying a list including the remaining one or more corrective actions on the display device to provide alternative actions to an operator.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Hoff, Sivaprasad Akasam, Thomas M. Baker
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Patent number: 7137839Abstract: An electrical connector includes a female component having one or more receptacles, a first test receptacle, and a second test receptacle. The electrical connector also includes a male component having one or more terminals configured to engage the one or more receptacles, a first test pin configured to engage the first test receptacle, and a second test pin configured to engage the second test receptacle. The first test receptacle is electrically connected to the second test receptacle, and at least one of the first test pin and the second test pin is shorter in length than the one or more terminals.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jennifer L. Dilliner, Thomas M. Baker, Sivaprasad Akasam, Brian D. Hoff
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Patent number: 7092848Abstract: A method is provided for testing multiple elements of a work machine, including a control system, a component, a sub-component that is influenced by operations of the component, and a sensor that monitors a characteristic of the sub-component. In one embodiment, the method is performed by the control system and includes sending a command to the component to adjust a first parameter associated with an operation of the component. Also, the method includes detecting a sensor signal from the sensor reflecting a second parameter associated with a characteristic of the sub-component and determining whether the second parameter is acceptable based on the command. The control system may diagnose at least one of the elements of the work machine when the second parameter of the sub-component is not acceptable.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Hoff, Kris W. Johnson, Sivaprasad Akasam, Thomas M. Baker
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Patent number: 6874695Abstract: There are situations in which an operator remains in an operator station of a work machine when an engine of the work machine is inactive. The present invention includes a control system for, and a method of, heating the operator station when the engine is inactive. A heating system of the work machine includes an electrically-powered coolant pump, a power source, and at least one piece of warmed machinery. An operator heat controller is moveable between a first and a second position, and is operable to connect the electrically-powered coolant pump to the power source when the engine is inactive and the operator heat controller is in the first position. Thus, by deactivating the engine and then moving the operator heat controller to the first position, the operator may supply electrical energy to the electrically-powered coolant pump, which is operably coupled to heat the operator station.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Caterpillar IncInventors: Thomas M. Baker, Brian D. Hoff, Sivaprasad Akasam
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Publication number: 20040104280Abstract: There are situations in which an operator remains in an operator station of a work machine when an engine of the work machine is inactive. The present invention includes a control system for, and a method of, heating the operator station when the engine is inactive. A heating system of the work machine includes an electrically-powered coolant pump, a power source, and at least one piece of warmed machinery. An operator heat controller is moveable between a first and a second position, and is operable to connect the electrically-powered coolant pump to the power source when the engine is inactive and the operator heat controller is in the first position. Thus, by deactivating the engine and then moving the operator heat controller to the first position, the operator may supply electrical energy to the electrically-powered coolant pump, which is operably coupled to heat the operator station.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2002Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Thomas M. Baker, Brian D. Hoff, Sivaprasad Akasam
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Patent number: 6501458Abstract: An apparatus for transmitting a signal corresponding to a rotation of a spherical body. The apparatus includes a housing having an aperture, and a substantially spherical body having a first portion disposed within the housing so as to have a portion of the body disposed within the aperture, the spherical body operable to rotate within the housing. A first and second permanent magnets are disposed within the spherical body, and are operable to emit a magnetic field. A first magnetic sensing device is disposed within the housing, the first magnetic sensing device being operable to detect the magnetic fields and to generate a first output signal as a function of the strength of the magnetic fields. The first output signal is transmitted via a first conductive path coupled with the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1999Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Caterpillar IncInventors: Thomas M. Baker, Christopher M. Seyfert, Michael D. Seyfert
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Publication number: 20020003527Abstract: An apparatus for transmitting a signal corresponding to a rotation of a spherical body. The apparatus includes a housing having an aperture, and a substantially spherical body having a first portion disposed within the housing so as to have a portion of the body disposed within the aperture, the spherical body operable to rotate within the housing. A first and second permanent magnets are disposed within the spherical body, and are operable to emit a magnetic field. A first magnetic sensing device is disposed within the housing, the first magnetic sensing device being operable to detect the magnetic fields and to generate a first output signal as a function of the strength of the magnetic fields. The first output signal is transmitted via a first conductive path coupled with the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 1999Publication date: January 10, 2002Inventors: THOMAS M. BAKER, CHRISTOPHER M. SEYFERT, MICHAEL D. SEYFERT
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Patent number: 5622228Abstract: A tool forms and shapes raised beds efficiently by forming and shaping a mound between the tractor tires and forming half mounds to the left and right of the tractor on one pass. The tool includes forward and rear disks mounted at different angles, so that one disk throws dirt to one side and the other disk throws dirt to the other side.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1995Date of Patent: April 22, 1997Inventor: Thomas M. Baker