Patents by Inventor Brian F. Walker

Brian F. Walker 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: 5102020
    Abstract: A document shipping container assembly adapted to be coupled to a railroad car is disclosed. The document shipping container assembly includes a support member, a container, and a lid. The support member is attached to the railroad car and the document shipping container is attached to the support member. The bottom of the support member is shaped to mate with a curved Murphy End of a railroad car to position the container in a recessed location. The lid includes a circumferentially extending flange overlapping the container and the mating surface between the lid and the container. The seal between the container and the lid is watertight when the lid is closed. A latch permits the lid to be locked shut onto the container to prevent unauthorized persons from removing the documents therein. A non-repairable sealing member, such as a plastic strap, extends through the latch to provide an indication whether the documents have been tampered with.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Inventors: Brian F. Walker, Marvin H. Weiner
  • Patent number: 4897520
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for removing debris caused during laser rimming of films. A vacuum scoop is attached to a movable head which contains the laser optical components. The scoop removes the debris as it is generated and therefore keeps the trimming apparatus essentially clean.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1990
    Assignee: American Telephone and Telegraph Company, AT&T Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald H. Carter, Brian F. Walker, Michael J. West, Randall T. Wingerter