Patents by Inventor Craig A. Walker

Craig A. 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: 10503867
    Abstract: Described are techniques for generating and modifying one or more diagrams based on one or more reports, and modifying the report(s) based on modifications to the diagram(s). The diagrams may include labels, graphical features, annotations, measurements, or other characteristics determined from the report. Visible indicia representing the characteristics may be automatically populated in the diagram, or certain characteristics may be displayed based on user input or preselected report content. Portions of the report may be mapped to regions of the diagram such that a user modification to a region of the diagram may result in a modification to a corresponding portion of the report, and a user modification to a portion of the report may result in a modification to a corresponding region of the diagram. Diagrams may include customized tools or operations for interacting with the diagram based on the structures depicted in the diagram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: VIDISTAR, LLC
    Inventors: Craig A. Walker, Michal Kostrzewa, Steven Devann Johnson
  • Patent number: 10192031
    Abstract: Described are techniques for extracting information from DICOM structured reports by applying criteria to the reports to locate values at particular nodes and extract the values into a data structure. One or more rules may be applied to determine additional values based on the extracted values. One or more of the extracted values or additional values may be queried, indexed, aggregated, and stored for searching, access, report generation, and so forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: VIDISTAR, LLC
    Inventors: Craig A. Walker, Michal Kostrzewa
  • Patent number: 8556629
    Abstract: A forcible entry training device for use with overhead doors includes an adjustable frame that is designed to hold a variety of overhead doors of different sizes, and also includes an adjustable support that applies support from the back of the door and thereby provides structural integrity to the door so that multiple vertical cuts can be made through the door. In one embodiment, vertical members in the frame are adjustably connected to horizontal members. Clamps are provided in the vertical members to secure the edges of the overhead door to the frame. Adjustable-length stabilizing legs can be used to hold the frame and door in an upright position, even when resting on an uneven surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: The Inforcer, LLC
    Inventor: Craig A. Walker
  • Patent number: 8485825
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing realistic simulation of forcible entry techniques using replaceable components that are designed to be deformed and/or destroyed during use. One embodiment includes a simulator having a door frame, a door pivotally mounted on the door frame, and at least one training station sub-unit that is mounted on either the door or the frame. The training station sub-unit includes at least one component that is designed to be destroyed and replaced (sometimes known as a “consumable” component). The consumable component is destroyed during use of the training station in order to produce a realistic training experience for the trainee using the station. The training station may be a door edge insert sub-unit that holds a consumable metal insert at an edge of the door proximal to the door latch, where the metal insert is deformed upon forcibly prying the door open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: The Inforcer, LLC
    Inventor: Craig A. Walker
  • Publication number: 20120259661
    Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting information from DICOM structured reports and similar types of input files include receiving at least one DICOM structured report and at least one criterion, applying the one or more criteria to each DICOM structured report to obtain result data, and generating a result for storage or display. Result information can further be queried for indexing and aggregation purposes, and the query results can be stored for searching, access, and report generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: VidiStar, LLC
    Inventors: Craig A. Walker, Michal Kostrzewa
  • Publication number: 20100304344
    Abstract: A forcible entry training device for use with overhead doors includes an adjustable frame that is designed to hold a variety of overhead doors of different sizes, and also includes an adjustable support that applies support from the back of the door and thereby provides structural integrity to the door so that multiple vertical cuts can be made through the door. In one embodiment, vertical members in the frame are adjustably connected to horizontal members. Clamps are provided in the vertical members to secure the edges of the overhead door to the frame. Adjustable-length stabilizing legs can be used to hold the frame and door in an upright position, even when resting on an uneven surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventor: Craig A. Walker
  • Publication number: 20090215014
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing realistic simulation of forcible entry techniques using replaceable components that are designed to be deformed and/or destroyed during use. One embodiment includes a simulator having a door frame, a door pivotally mounted on the door frame, and at least one training station sub-unit that is mounted on either the door or the frame. The training station sub-unit includes at least one component that is designed to be destroyed and replaced (sometimes known as a “consumable” component). The consumable component is destroyed during use of the training station in order to produce a realistic training experience for the trainee using the station. The training station may be a door edge insert sub-unit that holds a consumable metal insert at an edge of the door proximal to the door latch, where the metal insert is deformed upon forcibly prying the door open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: Craig A. Walker
  • Patent number: 4236479
    Abstract: A device for reminding an automobilist to turn off the headlights before exiting the automobile which comprises a plug removably attached to the headlight control knob and means for removably attaching the same plug at a point near the door handle whereby the automobilist will be reminded to remove the plug from the headlight knob when operating the knob and to attach the plug to the door handle where it will be sensed when the automobilist grasps the handle in order to open the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1980
    Inventors: Lila A. Walker, Richard A. Walker, Craig A. Walker
  • Patent number: D467590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Inventor: Craig A. Walker