Patents by Inventor William A. Baker

William 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).

  • Side skirt system for a trailer
    Patent number: 8801078
    Abstract: A side skirt system for reducing drag on a trailer includes a side skirt wall configured to be coupled to one side of the trailer to extend below a side wall of the trailer along a length of the trailer. A mounting bracket assembly of the system is coupled to the side skirt wall and is configured to be coupled to a floor assembly of the trailer. The mounting bracket assembly is configured to tilt laterally outwardly and laterally inwardly with respect to a generally vertical axis parallel to the side wall of the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: James Bruce Brown, Leonard William Baker
  • WATER HEATER ANODE ROD DEPLETION SENSING
    Publication number: 20140218006
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates to methodologies for sensing anode rod depletion. Consumers generally are not concerned with monitoring consumption of protective anode rods incorporated within water heaters. The present subject matter provides automatic monitoring of anode rod depletion and provides the consumer with notification of rod depletion beyond a predetermined amount. The principles of Faraday's Law are used to calculate anode weight loss by conversion of measured and accumulated current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Michelle Diana Gross, Jonathan D. Nelson, Brett Alan Farris, William A. Baker
  • Building Power Management System
    Publication number: 20140175877
    Abstract: A building power management system employs a power manager and a plurality of load circuits (e.g., outlet circuits, appliances, equipment, etc.). In operation, the power manager senses (directly or indirectly) a source voltage at a power source node, sheds one or more of the load circuits from a power source node in response to the source voltage sagging below a source voltage limit, and reconnects shedded load circuit(s) to the power source node upon the source voltage exceeding the source voltage limit. Further, the program manager senses (directly or indirectly) a source current flowing through the power source node, sheds one or more of the load circuits from the power source node in response to the source current exceeding a source current limit, and reconnects shedded load circuit(s) to the power source node upon the source current sagging below the source current limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: William Baker
  • Medical Instrument for Insertion into a Body Region of a Subject
    Publication number: 20140148838
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention includes a medical instrument for insertion into a subject including an elongate body which includes a proximal end and a distal end, a broad face, a narrow face, a lateral side and a counter-lateral side, said faces and sides defining a trapezoid shape along the length of the elongate body. The broad and narrow faces are generally parallel to one another and the lateral and counter-lateral sides each connect between the broad and narrow faces. The distal end of the instrument includes a cutting edge and is provided for insertion into the subject, wherein an incision made in a target area of the subject results in a linear penetration in the target area. An aperture may be disposed at or near the distal end of the medical instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: Ronald M. Chase, William A. Baker
  • WATER FILTER
    Publication number: 20140144173
    Abstract: A water filter is provided. The water filter includes a casing with a filtering media disposed within the casing. The water filter also includes a plug and a water soluble support. The plug can impede a flow of water through the chamber in order to encourage replacement of the water filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Timothy Scott Shaffer, William A. Baker
  • SIDE SKIRT SYSTEM FOR A TRAILER
    Publication number: 20140035318
    Abstract: A side skirt system for reducing drag on a trailer includes a side skirt wall configured to be coupled to one side of the trailer to extend below a side wall of the trailer along a length of the trailer. A mounting bracket assembly of the system is coupled to the side skirt wall and is configured to be coupled to a floor assembly of the trailer. The mounting bracket assembly is configured to tilt laterally outwardly and laterally inwardly with respect to a generally vertical axis parallel to the side wall of the trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: James Bruce Brown, Leonard William Baker
  • Side skirt system for a trailer
    Patent number: 8579359
    Abstract: A side skirt system for reducing drag on a trailer includes a side skirt wall configured to be coupled to one side of the trailer to extend below a side wall of the trailer along a length of the trailer. A mounting bracket assembly of the system is coupled to the side skirt wall and is configured to be coupled to a floor assembly of the trailer. The mounting bracket assembly is configured to tilt laterally outwardly and laterally inwardly with respect to a generally vertical axis parallel to the side wall of the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: James Bruce Brown, Leonard William Baker
  • DISHWASHING APPLIANCE WITH PH CONTROLLED CYCLES
    Publication number: 20130291895
    Abstract: A dishwashing appliance is provided that adjusts the pH during the cleaning process so as to allow for cleaning with both alkaline and acidic wash fluids. Alkali and acidic additives are used to improve the removal of substances that are pH sensitive. Such additives can be provided in predetermined amounts and/or a pH sensor can be used to regulate the amount of such additives that are utilized during the cleaning process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Ramasamy Thiyagarajan, William A. Baker
  • SIDE SKIRT SYSTEM FOR A TRAILER
    Publication number: 20130270857
    Abstract: A side skirt system for reducing drag on a trailer includes a side skirt wall configured to be coupled to one side of the trailer to extend below a side wall of the trailer along a length of the trailer. A mounting bracket assembly of the system is coupled to the side skirt wall and is configured to be coupled to a floor assembly of the trailer. The mounting bracket assembly is configured to tilt laterally outwardly and laterally inwardly with respect to a generally vertical axis parallel to the side wall of the trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: James Bruce Brown, Leonard William Baker
  • Aerosolized fosfomycin/aminoglycoside combination for the treatment of bacterial respiratory infections
    Patent number: 8409549
    Abstract: A fosfomycin plus tobramycin combination formulation for delivery by aerosolization is described. The concentrated fosfomycin tobramycin combination formulation containing an efficacious amount of fosfomycin plus tobramycin is able to inhibit susceptible bacteria. Fosfomycin and tobramycin are formulated separately in a dual ampoule such that when reconstituted, the pH is between 4.5 and 8.0 or as a dry powder. The method for treatment of respiratory tract infections by a formulation delivered as an aerosol having mass medium average diameter predominantly between 1 to 5 ?, produced by a jet or ultrasonic nebulizer (or equivalent) or dry powder inhaler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: William Baker, David MacLeod
  • Aerosolized Fosfomycin/Aminoglycoside Combination for the Treatment of Bacterial Respiratory Infections
    Publication number: 20130071442
    Abstract: A fosfomycin plus tobramycin combination formulation for delivery by aerosolization is described. The concentrated fosfomycin tobramycin combination formulation containing an efficacious amount of fosfomycin plus tobramycin is able to inhibit susceptible bacteria. Fosfomycin and tobramycin are formulated separately in a dual ampoule such that when reconstituted, the pH is between 4.5 and 8.0 or as a dry powder. The method for treatment of respiratory tract infections by a formulation delivered as an aerosol having mass medium average diameter predominantly between 1 to 5?, produced by a jet or ultrasonic nebulizer (or equivalent) or dry powder inhaler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: William Baker, David MacLeod
  • Side skirt system for a trailer
    Patent number: 8398150
    Abstract: A side skirt system for reducing drag on a trailer includes a side skirt wall configured to be coupled to one side of the trailer to extend below a side wall of the trailer along a length of the trailer. A mounting bracket assembly of the system is coupled to the side skirt wall and is configured to be coupled to a floor assembly of the trailer. The mounting bracket assembly is configured to tilt laterally outwardly and laterally inwardly with respect to a generally vertical axis parallel to the side wall of the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: James Bruce Brown, Leonard William Baker
  • Aerosolized fosfomycin/aminoglycoside combination for the treatment of bacterial respiratory infections
    Patent number: 8361444
    Abstract: A fosfomycin plus tobramycin combination formulation for delivery by aerosolization is described. The concentrated fosfomycin tobramycin combination formulation containing an efficacious amount of fosfomycin plus tobramycin is able to inhibit susceptible bacteria. Fosfomycin and tobramycin are formulated separately in a dual ampoule such that when reconstituted, the pH is between 4.5 and 8.0 or as a dry powder. The method for treatment of respiratory tract infections by a formulation delivered as an aerosol having mass median aerodynamic diameter predominantly between 1 to 5?, produced by a jet or ultrasonic nebulizer (or equivalent) or dry powder inhaler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: William Baker, David MacLeod
  • SIDE SKIRT SYSTEM FOR A TRAILER
    Publication number: 20120200113
    Abstract: A side skirt system for reducing drag on a trailer includes a side skirt wall configured to be coupled to one side of the trailer to extend below a side wall of the trailer along a length of the trailer. A mounting bracket assembly of the system is coupled to the side skirt wall and is configured to be coupled to a floor assembly of the trailer. The mounting bracket assembly is configured to tilt laterally outwardly and laterally inwardly with respect to a generally vertical axis parallel to the side wall of the trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: James Bruce Brown, Leonard William Baker
  • SIDE UNDERRIDE CABLE SYSTEM FOR A TRAILER
    Publication number: 20120169086
    Abstract: A side skirt and side underride cable system configured to be coupled to a trailer includes a side skirt wall configured to be coupled to one side of the trailer to extend below a side wall of the trailer at least partially along a length of the trailer, and a plurality of cables configured to be coupled to the trailer and configured to extend at least partially along a length of the one side of the trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Richard J. Giromini, Leonard William Baker, Rodney P. Ehrlich, Francis S. Smidler
  • Side skirt system for a trailer
    Patent number: 8177286
    Abstract: A side skirt system for reducing drag on a trailer includes a side skirt wall configured to be coupled to one side of the trailer to extend below a side wall of the trailer along a length of the trailer. A mounting bracket assembly of the system is coupled to the side skirt wall and is configured to be coupled to a floor assembly of the trailer. The mounting bracket assembly is configured to tilt laterally outwardly and laterally inwardly with respect to a generally vertical axis parallel to the side wall of the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: James Bruce Brown, Leonard William Baker
  • Side underride cable system for a trailer
    Patent number: 8162384
    Abstract: A side underride cable system configured to be coupled to a trailer includes a front mounting bracket assembly configured to be coupled to the trailer, a rear mounting bracket assembly configured to be coupled to the trailer at a location spaced-apart from the front mounting racket assembly, and a plurality of cables configured to extend at least partially along a length of each side of the trailer between the front mounting bracket assembly and the rear mounting bracket assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Richard J. Giromini, Leonard William Baker, Rodney P. Ehrlich, Francis S. Smidler
  • ONE-HANDED, BACK-BASED SUPPORT FOR A HAND-HELD OBJECT
    Publication number: 20120091312
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a protective support device that includes a planar unitary elastomeric body having a central portion and at least two end segments extending from the central portion, each end segment having an opening formed therein, each opening structured to engage with opposing corners of a tablet computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: ONE HAND CLAPPING LTD.
    Inventor: Gerald Hank William Baker
  • Handle
    Patent number: D675828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: One Hand Clapping Ltd.
    Inventor: Gerald Hank William Baker
  • Handle
    Patent number: D693580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: One Hand Clapping Ltd.
    Inventor: Gerald Hank William Baker