Patents by Inventor William F. Baker

William F. 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: 11680401
    Abstract: Precast wall systems and methods for constructing a high-rise building using the precast wall system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of interconnected precast panels, each having a top end plate, a bottom end plate, a plurality of vertical bars disposed between the end plates and a cementitious material encasing the vertical bars and defining a plurality of sides of the respective panel. A first of the precast panels has a first column member half defining a right side of the first panel, a second of the precast panels has a second column member half defining a left side of the second panel such that, when the right side of the first precast panel and the left side of the second precast panel are disposed horizontally adjacent to each other, the first column member half and the second column member half collectively form a column member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignees: SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL LLP, NEWCO VENTURES LLC
    Inventors: Juan Carrion, William F. Baker, John A. Cavanagh, Robert C. Stewart, James C. MacDonald, Charles Besjak
  • Publication number: 20210087810
    Abstract: Precast wall systems and methods for constructing a high-rise building using the precast wall system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of interconnected precast panels, each having a top end plate, a bottom end plate, a plurality of vertical bars disposed between the end plates and a cementitious material encasing the vertical bars and defining a plurality of sides of the respective panel. A first of the precast panels has a first column member half defining a right side of the first panel, a second of the precast panels has a second column member half defining a left side of the second panel such that, when the right side of the first precast panel and the left side of the second precast panel are disposed horizontally adjacent to each other, the first column member half and the second column member half collectively form a column member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicants: Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP, Newco Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Juan Carrion, William F. Baker, John A. Cavanagh, Robert C. Stewart, James C. MacDonald, Charles Besjak
  • Publication number: 20180171627
    Abstract: Precast wall systems and methods for constructing a high-rise building using the precast wall system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of interconnected precast panels, each having a top end plate, a bottom end plate, a plurality of vertical bars disposed between the end plates and a cementitious material encasing the vertical bars and defining a plurality of sides of the respective panel. A first of the precast panels has a first column member half defining a right side of the first panel, a second of the precast panels has a second column member half defining a left side of the second panel such that, when the right side of the first precast panel and the left side of the second precast panel are disposed horizontally adjacent to each other, the first column member half and the second column member half collectively form a column member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicants: Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP, Newco Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Juan Carrion, William F. Baker, John A. Cavanagh, Robert C. Stewart, James C. MacDonald, Charles Besjak
  • Patent number: 8631616
    Abstract: Precast wall systems and methods for constructing a high-rise building using the precast wall system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of interconnected precast panels, each having a top end plate, a bottom end plate, a plurality of vertical bars disposed between the end plates and a cementitious material encasing the vertical bars and defining a plurality of sides of the respective panel. A first of the precast panels has a first column member half defining a right side of the first panel, a second of the precast panels has a second column member half defining a left side of the second panel such that, when the right side of the first precast panel and the left side of the second precast panel are disposed horizontally adjacent to each other, the first column member half and the second column member half collectively form a column member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignees: Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP, Newco Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Juan Carrion, William F Baker, John A Cavanagh, Robert C Stewart, James E MacDonald, Charles Besjak
  • Patent number: 8074414
    Abstract: A precast wall system and a method for constructing a high-rise building using the precast wall system is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of interconnected precast panels. Each precast panel has a top end plate, a bottom end plate, a plurality of vertical bars disposed between and attached to the end plates and a cementitious material encasing the vertical bars and defining a plurality of sides of the respective panel. A first group of the interconnected precast panels are arranged vertically on a second group of the interconnected precast panels and the top end plate of each panel corresponding the first group is connected to the bottom end plate of a respective one of the panels corresponding to the second group. Methods for horizontally and vertically connecting the precast panels to each other are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignees: Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP, Newco Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Juan Carrion, William F. Baker, John A. Cavanagh, Robert C. Stewart, James E. MacDonald, Charles Besjak
  • Publication number: 20110126484
    Abstract: Precast wall systems and methods for constructing a high-rise building using the precast wall system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of interconnected precast panels, each having a top end plate, a bottom end plate, a plurality of vertical bars disposed between the end plates and a cementitious material encasing the vertical bars and defining a plurality of sides of the respective panel. A first of the precast panels has a first column member half defining a right side of the first panel, a second of the precast panels has a second column member half defining a left side of the second panel such that, when the right side of the first precast panel and the left side of the second precast panel are disposed horizontally adjacent to each other, the first column member half and the second column member half collectively form a column member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: SKIDMORE OWINGS & MERRILL LLP
    Inventors: Juan Carrion, William F. Baker, John A. Cavanagh, Robert C. Stewart, James E. MacDonald, Charles Besjak
  • Publication number: 20100180519
    Abstract: A precast wall system and a method for constructing a high-rise building using the precast wall system is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of interconnected precast panels. Each precast panel has a top end plate, a bottom end plate, a plurality of vertical bars disposed between and attached to the end plates and a cementitious material encasing the vertical bars and defining a plurality of sides of the respective panel. A first group of the interconnected precast panels are arranged vertically on a second group of the interconnected precast panels and the top end plate of each panel corresponding the first group is connected to the bottom end plate of a respective one of the panels corresponding to the second group. Methods for horizontally and vertically connecting the precast panels to each other are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicants: SKIDMORE OWINGS & MERRILL LLP, NEWCO VENTURES LLC
    Inventors: Juan Carrion, William F. Baker, John A. Cavanagh, Robert C. Stewart, James E. MacDonald, Charles Besjak
  • Publication number: 20090275279
    Abstract: A solar engine, which is vertically aligned along an interior portion of a building, is heated by solar radiation. The solar engine includes a warm air chamber at an upper portion of the solar engine and a hollow core positioned below the warm air chamber. Habitable spaces are positioned around the outside of the core toward an exterior of the building. Solar radiation on the warm air chamber creates a high temperature zone in the warm air chamber that induces a stack effect in which air rises through the core due to the lower temperatures in the core, and results in a negative pressure in the core. Air enters at a lower portion of the building and is pulled through the core by the solar engine. If the windows on the outside of the habitable spaces are opened, the negative pressure in the core causes passive cross ventilation from the outside of the building through the habitable spaces and into the core, where the air rises to the warm air chamber and then out of the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: SKIDMORE OWINGS & MERRILL LLP
    Inventors: NIcholas Holt, Christopher B. Cooper, Roger Eugene Frechette, III, William F. Baker, JR.
  • Patent number: 5848464
    Abstract: An automated clinching apparatus for securing a decorative cover to a reaction plate, forming an air bag module, the reaction plate including a plurality of tabs received by the decorative cover and clinched to secure the decorative cover to the reaction plate. The automated clinching apparatus includes a clamp assembly configured to engage and hold the air bag module, and a tab clinch assembly positioned adjacent the clamp assembly for automatically clinching the tabs of the reaction plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Automated Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Baker, Robert A. Rhinefrank, Larry P. Hulsey
  • Patent number: 5493846
    Abstract: An apparatus for automatically folding an air bag to include a bubble fold, and for inserting the folded air bag into a retainer, the air bag having a first end coupled to the retainer and a second end. The apparatus includes a holding fixture for receiving and holding the retainer, a bag folding apparatus for folding the second end of the air bag and leaving a coupling portion coupling the second end to the first end, an inserter assembly for inserting the folded second end into the retainer, and a bubble blade for forming a bubble fold in the coupling portion, the bubble blade movable between a first position intermediate the holding fixture and the inserter assembly for overlying and contacting the coupling portion and a second position removed from intermediate the holding fixture and the inserter assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: Automated Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Baker, Robert A. Rhinefrank, Larry P. Hulsey, Kenneth C. Blaisdell
  • Patent number: 5471817
    Abstract: An automated system is disclosed for folding vehicle air bags so that a small folded bag profile in a desirable bag deployment pattern results. A machine having a holding fixture for receiving the retainer of an air bag assembly, and a plurality of upright members. A flattened bag with pleated sides is supported above the upright members, and sequentially inserted between the upright members forming undulating folds. The upright members are removed while retaining the undulating folds. The folds are then compressed, sharpening the folds and forming a compact package. The machine also includes an inserter assembly which inserts the folded bag into the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: Automated Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Baker, Robert A. Rhinefrank, Larry P. Hulsey
  • Patent number: 5456651
    Abstract: An automatic bag folding apparatus is disclosed for folding vehicular air bags. The bag folding apparatus includes a base, a holding fixture, an end fold assembly, and a tuck assembly. The air bag folded by the apparatus may be coupled to a reaction plate with a center portion of the air bag overlying the reaction plate and parameters of the center portion defined by the reaction plate. The air bag further includes side folds and a first end adjacent the center portion. The holding fixture receives the reaction plate, thereby securing the center portion of the air bag. The end fold assembly is carried by the base, and has an end fold blade movable between a support position spaced from the holding fixture for supporting the first end of the air bag, and a fold position adjacent the holding fixture for folding the first end to form an end fold. The tuck assembly is carried by the base for forming an end tuck in the end fold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Automated Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Baker, Don Reed
  • Patent number: 5375393
    Abstract: An automated system is disclosed for folding vehicle air bags so that a small folded bag profile in a desirable bag deployment pattern results. A machine having a holding fixture for receiving the retainer of an air bag assembly, and a plurality of upright members. A flattened bag with pleated sides is supported above the upright members, and sequentially inserted between the upright members forming undulating folds. The upright members are removed while retaining the undulating folds. The folds are then compressed, sharpening the folds and forming a compact package. The machine also includes an inserter assembly which inserts the folded bag into the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: Automated Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Baker, Robert A. Rhinefrank, Larry P. Hulsey
  • Patent number: 5360387
    Abstract: An automated system is disclosed for folding vehicle air bags so that a small folded-bag profile and a desirable bag deployment pattern results. A machine having numerous moveable arms is controlled by a controller. An edge folding assembly (EFA) of the machine has five arms, including a center arm, two outer blades, and two outwardly facing U-channel forks, which reside between respective outer blades and the center arm. The EFA moves forward so that all of its five arms engage an unfolded air bag. The forks then raise upward to a level at which the outer blades are aligned with a gap between tines in the forks. The outer blades mesh with this gap causing two pleats to be formed in the edge of the bag. Pleat clamps then move inwardly sideways to engage the two pleats and form a third pleat. Then, the EFA is removed from the bag. The pleat clamps may clamp top and bottom sections of the bag together while tightly gripping the pleats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignees: Jamal Saklou, Pierre Metivier
    Inventor: William F. Baker
  • Patent number: 5162035
    Abstract: An automated system is disclosed for folding vehicle air bags so that a small folded-bag profile and a desirable bag deployment pattern results. A machine having numerous moveable arms is controlled by a controller. An edge folding assembly (EFA) of the machine has five arms, including a center arm, two outer blades, and two outwardly facing U-channel forks, which reside between respective outer blades and the center arm. The EFA moves forward so that all of its five arms engage an unfolded air bag. The forks then raise upward to a level at which the outer blades are aligned with a gap between tines in the forks. The outer blades mesh with this gap causing two pleats to be formed in the edge of the bag. Pleat clamps then move inwardly sideways to engage the two pleats and form a third pleat. Then, the EFA is removed from the bag. The pleat clamps clamp top and bottom sections of the bag together while tightly gripping the pleats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1992
    Assignees: Jamal Saklou, Pierre Metivier
    Inventor: William F. Baker
  • Patent number: RE35265
    Abstract: An automated system is disclosed for folding vehicle air bags so that a small folded-bag profile and a desirable bag deployment pattern results. A machine having numerous moveable arms is controlled by a controller. An edge folding assembly (EFA) of the machine has five arms, including a center arm, two outer blades, and two outwardly facing U-channel forks, which reside between respective outer blades and the center arm. The EFA moves forward so that all of its five arms engage an unfolded air bag. The forks then raise upward to a level at which the outer blades are aligned with a gap between tines in the forks. The outer blades mesh with this gap causing two pleats to be formed in the edge of the bag. Pleat clamps then move inwardly sideways to engage the two pleats and form a third pleat. Then, the EFA is removed from the bag. The pleat clamps clamp top and bottom sections of the bag together while tightly gripping the pleats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Inventor: William F. Baker