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).

  • Publication number: 20080254414
    Abstract: A dental blank has having a preformed passage configured to receive a dental screw fixation before or after milling by a CAD/CAM milling machine which can detect an exposed dental screw fixation or an exposed opening of the passage as a reference location. A method to provide a dental blank adapted for use as a reference location by a milling machine and/or a formation to facilitate a dental screw fixation to the blank, includes forming a blank and providing a passage through the blank, for example, by drilling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: JAMES A. McGUIRE, William Baker, Jason R. Taylor
  • Patent number: 7364533
    Abstract: A unique structure for an indoor exercise bike that provides strength in its design, as well as the flexibility to create an aesthetically appealing frame structure. The monocoque frame design, including two symmetrical halves joined together, forms a very strong, light shell that can take on a variety of shapes and sizes. The seat structure, handlebar structure, drive train and support platforms are all able to be readily attached to the primary frame structure to provide an exercise bicycle that is sturdy, easy to manufacture, and light enough to easily move when necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.
    Inventor: William A. Baker
  • Publication number: 20080052386
    Abstract: The invention provides improved methods and apparatus for control using field and control devices that provide a virtual machine environment and that communicate via an IP network. By way of non-limiting example, such field device can be an “intelligent” transmitter or actuator that includes a low power processor, along with a random access memory, a read-only memory, FlashRAM, and a sensor interface. The processor can execute a real-time operating system, as well as a Java virtual machine (JVM). Java byte code executes in the JVM to configure the field device to perform typical process control functions, e.g., for proportional integral derivative (PID) control and signal conditioning. Control networks can include a plurality of such field and control devices interconnected by an IP network, such as an Ethernet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: INVENSYS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander Johnson, Paul Badavas, T. Christiansen, Peter Hansen, Thomas Kinney, Seyamak Keyghobad, Bo Ling, Richard Thibault, William Baker
  • Publication number: 20080046598
    Abstract: The invention provides improved methods and apparatus for control using field and control devices that provide a virtual machine environment and that communicate via an IP network. By way of non-limiting example, such field device can be an “intelligent” transmitter or actuator that includes a low power processor, along with a random access memory, a read-only memory, FlashRAM, and a sensor interface. The processor can execute a real-time operating system, as well as a Java virtual machine (JVM). Java byte code executes in the JVM to configure the field device to perform typical process control functions, e.g., for proportional integral derivative (PID) control and signal conditioning. Control networks can include a plurality of such field and control devices interconnected by an IP network, such as an Ethernet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: INVENSYS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander Johnson, Paul Badavas, T. Christiansen, Peter Hansen, Thomas Kinney, Seyamak Keyghobad, Bo Ling, Richard Thibault, William Baker
  • Publication number: 20070281835
    Abstract: A unique structure for an indoor exercise bike that provides strength in its design, as well as the flexibility to create an aesthetically appealing frame structure. The monocoque frame design, including two symmetrical halves joined together, forms a very strong, light shell that can take on a variety of shapes and sizes. The seat structure, handlebar structure, drive train and support platforms are all able to be readily attached to the primary frame structure to provide an exercise bicycle that is sturdy, easy to manufacture, and light enough to easily move when necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: Nautilus, Inc.
    Inventor: William Baker
  • Publication number: 20070235373
    Abstract: A diffuser particle separator may be integrated into a gas turbine engine to remove corrosive dust and salt particles from the engine's core air flow. The air flow may pass over a series of particle accumulator entrance orifices, trapping particles in a particle accumulator while allowing the air flow to continue unimpeded. Since dust deposits may become molten at high temperatures, removal of dust from the core and secondary airflow may be critical for long-life superalloy and ceramic components, particularly those with small diameter air-cooling holes and thermal barrier coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Strangman, Mark Morris, William Baker, Harry Kington
  • Publication number: 20070218013
    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: May 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: William Baker, David MacLeod
  • Publication number: 20070215785
    Abstract: A concrete mold device for vertically forming a concrete panel comprises a plurality of concrete forms for collectively defining a mold cavity for receiving an uncured concrete mixture therein. The concrete forms include: a pair of opposing side wall forms configured to define side wall surfaces of the mold cavity; and a pair of opposing end wall forms, configured to define end wall surfaces of the mold cavity. An elongate lower support gasket has an upper surface configured to define a bottom surface of the mold cavity, the lower support gasket having gasket side walls configured to abut against at least a portion of each of the side wall forms to provide a seal between the lower support gasket and the side wall forms to retain the concrete mixture within the mold cavity. Reinforcing structure is associated with the lower support gasket to increase a load-bearing capacity of the lower support gasket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: William Baker, David Balls, Daniel Balls, Clyde Allen
  • Publication number: 20070201980
    Abstract: An air-cooled turbine blade is provided having an airfoil shape defined by a convex suction side wall, a concave pressure side wall, a leading edge, a trailing edge, a root and a tip, each wall including an interior surface that defines an interior with the edges, root and tip. The blade includes a plurality of independent cooling circuit flow paths within the blade interior and a roughened surface. The roughened surface is formed on an interior surface of at least one of the convex suction side wall and the concave pressure side wall, the roughened surface comprising a plurality of cylindrical depressions. Each depression includes a cylindrical wall coupled to a bottom wall by a chamfered edge formed therebetween, and the roughened surface defines at least a portion of one of the flow paths of the plurality of independent cooling circuit flow paths. Methods for forming the blade are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Morris, Vivek Agarwal, Jason Smoke, William Baker, Luis Tapia
  • Patent number: 7226393
    Abstract: A unique structure for an indoor exercise bike that provides strength in its design, as well as the flexibility to create an aesthetically appealing frame structure. The monocoque frame design, including two symmetrical halves joined together, forms a very strong, light shell that can take on a variety of shapes and sizes. The seat structure, handlebar structure, drive train and support platforms are all able to be readily attached to the primary frame structure to provide an exercise bicycle that is sturdy, easy to manufacture, and light enough to easily move when necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.
    Inventor: William A. Baker
  • Publication number: 20070058344
    Abstract: A computer servicing cart containing one or more battery servicing compartments or modules for charging and storing batteries for electronic devices, such as computers, cellular phones, and PDAs. One or more computer servicing compartments or modules for charging and storing electronic devices, such as computers, cellular phones, and PDAs. One or more internal power supplies selectively connectable to at external electrical outlet. A power shedding control circuit to prevent the cart from overloading an external outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventor: William Baker
  • Patent number: 7175570
    Abstract: An exercise bicycle including a frame, an adjustable seat structure, and an adjustable handlebar structure. One example of the frame includes a front fork, a down tube connected with the front fork, a seat tube, and a bottom frame member. The down tube has a first section that extends downwardly and rearwardly from a top portion of the front fork and has a section horizontal section connected with the seat tube. The front fork, down tube, seat tube, and bottom frame member define a five sided structure. The frame also includes a rear support brace connected with the seat tube and the bottom frame member in a triangular configuration. The seat structure has a seat post that is adjustably supported in the seat tube. The seat structure also has a horizontal seat rail and a cooperating seat collar that slides back and forth on the seat rail to allow fore and aft adjustment of a seat connected with the seat collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew P. Lull, William A. Baker
  • Patent number: 7172532
    Abstract: A unique structure for an indoor exercise bike that provides strength in its design, as well as the flexibility to create an aesthetically appealing frame structure. The monocoque frame design, including two symmetrical halves joined together, forms a very strong, light shell that can take on a variety of shapes and sizes. The seat structure, handlebar structure, drive train and support platforms are all able to be readily attached to the primary frame structure to provide an exercise bicycle that is sturdy, easy to manufacture, and light enough to easily move when necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.
    Inventor: William A. Baker
  • Publication number: 20060267758
    Abstract: A water leak detection and active surveillance system applied to single or multiple dwellings that timely alerts and contacts a decision maker of the leak so that that a corrective intervention may be implemented. The system includes multiple water detection endpoints and a base station that is connected by wireless telephone or other communication means. The system implements a water shutoff action to the water source of the affected dwelling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: R. Barth, William Baker
  • Patent number: 7130190
    Abstract: A computer servicing cart containing one or more battery servicing compartments or modules for charging and storing batteries for electronic devices, such as computers, cellular phones, and PDAs. One or more computer servicing compartments or modules for charging and storing electronic devices, such as computers, cellular phones, and PDAs. One or more internal power supplies selectively connectable to at external electrical outlet. A power shedding control circuit to prevent the cart from overloading an external outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Span, Inc.
    Inventor: William Baker
  • Publication number: 20060238169
    Abstract: A current regulation device employs an interface connector and a temperature controlled current regulator including a current path operably integrated with the interface connector. In operation, the interface connector establishes a simultaneous electrical communication of a current source and a load device to the current path of the current regulator. The temperature controlled current regulator facilitates a regulation of a flow of a current through the current path at a base regulation temperature as a function of an analog differential between the base regulation temperature and a measured operating temperature indicative of the flow of the current through the current path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventor: William Baker
  • Publication number: 20060239825
    Abstract: A method for bi-casting a turbine rotor may include applying an oxidation resistant coating to individually cast rotor blades, and bi-casting the coated blades into a dual alloy blade ring, wherein the oxidation resistant coating prevents formation of an oxide scale on the surface of the rotor blades during bi-casting and allows diffusion bonding of the rotor blades to the blade ring. The oxidation resistant coating may comprise a platinum group metal or alloy thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Rice, William Baker, James Perron
  • Publication number: 20060180735
    Abstract: A concrete mold device for vertically forming a concrete panel includes a plurality of concrete forms for collectively defining a mold cavity for receiving an uncured concrete mixture therein. The concrete forms can include a pair of opposing side wall forms to define side wall surfaces of the mold cavity and a pair of opposing end wall forms to define end wall surfaces of the mold cavity. An elongate lower support gasket can also be provided and can have an upper surface that defines a bottom surface of the mold cavity. The lower support gasket can have gasket side walls to abut against at least a portion of each of the side wall forms to provide a seal between the lower support gasket and the side wall forms to retain the concrete mixture within the mold cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: William Baker, David Balls, Daniel Balls, Michael Sharp
  • Publication number: 20060137273
    Abstract: A form for creating a pattern in uncured concrete during a casting process includes a support frame and a perforated reinforcing structure coupled adjacent to at least a portion of the support frame. The perforated reinforcing structure includes a plurality of apertures defined therein. A pliable liner is disposed at least partially within the plurality of apertures and at least partially about the perforated reinforcing structure adjacent the support structure. The pliable liner has a patterned surface formed thereon for creating a corresponding pattern in uncured concrete poured adjacent the form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: William Baker, David Balls, Daniel Balls, Mike Sharp
  • Publication number: 20060062738
    Abstract: A method for improvement of tolerance for therapeutically effective agents delivered by inhalation comprising a pretreatment of a patient with a nebulized lidocaine or a lidocaine-like compound administered immediately or up to about thirty minutes before administration of the primary therapeutically effective agent. The pretreatment of the patient with the nebulized lidocaine or a lidocaine-like compound improves airway tolerance and deposition of the agent in the lungs and makes such deposition more safe, efficacious, controllable and predictable. The method of the invention is especially useful for enhancement of deposition of immunosuppressive agents in the lung(s) of transplant patients, improved tolerance of the drugs by reducing cough, and improving pulmonary drug deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Hofmann, Alan Montgomery, Kevin Stapleton, William Baker