Patents by Inventor David M. Walters

David M. Walters 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: 11207877
    Abstract: Methods for reworking structures and reworked cellular core panels, reworked structures comprising the reworked cellular core panels, and guides and cutting apparatuses for reworking cellular acoustic panels and reworking cellular acoustic and non-acoustic panels are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael W. Evens, Genesis Pilarca, Nihar A. Desai, David M. Walter, Ebonni J. Adams, Nicole Titus, Shekar Vimala, Timothy S. Barrett, John Spalding, Dan Perron
  • Publication number: 20200223208
    Abstract: Methods for reworking structures and reworked cellular core panels, reworked structures comprising the reworked cellular core panels, and guides and cutting apparatuses for reworking cellular acoustic panels and reworking cellular acoustic and non-acoustic panels are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Michael W. Evens, Genesis Pilarca, Nihar A. Desai, David M. Walter, Ebonni J. Adams, Nicole Titus, Shekar Vimala, Timothy S. Barrett, John Spalding, Dan Perron
  • Patent number: 10589505
    Abstract: Methods for reworking structures and reworked cellular core panels, reworked structures comprising the reworked cellular core panels, and guides and cutting apparatuses for reworking cellular acoustic panels and reworking cellular non-acoustic panels are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael W Evens, Genesis Pilarca, Nihar A Desai, David M Walter, Ebonni J Adams, Nicole Titus, Shekar Vimala, Timothy S Barrett, John Spalding, Dan Perron
  • Publication number: 20190160803
    Abstract: Methods for reworking structures and reworked cellular core panels, reworked structures comprising the reworked cellular core panels, and guides and cutting apparatuses for reworking cellular acoustic panels and reworking cellular non-acoustic panels are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Michael W Evens, Genesis Pilarca, Nihar A Desai, David M Walter, Ebonni J Adams, Nicole Titus, Shekar Vimala, Timothy S Barrett, John Spalding, Dan Perron
  • Patent number: 9809399
    Abstract: An air-driven container twisting system is configured for changing orientation of containers moving through a material-handling system. The air-driven container twisting system may include a container guide that extends through an air drive arrangement with the container guide configured to direct containers longitudinally while simultaneously rotating the containers while moving through the air-driven container twisting system without the need of declining elevation change and gravity assist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Arrowhead Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Cary Lindauer, David M. Walters, Michael S. Clark
  • Patent number: 7878919
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a face plate and a body member positioned rearwardly of the face plate and having at least two body components. Each of a plurality of apertures is formed in one of the face plate and the body components. At least one fastener extends through at least two of the apertures, the fasteners being configured to removably secure the face plate and the body components together upon being turned a portion of a revolution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Perry, Megan Sesslar Moore, Matthew S. Young, David M. Walters
  • Patent number: 7871335
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a club head having a plurality of components and a plurality of retaining members, with each retaining member positioned on one of the components. A tensioning assembly for releasably securing the components of the club head together includes a tension element coupled to the club head components by way of the retaining members, and a tensioning member for introducing tension into the tension element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew S. Young, Megan Sesslar Moore, Mark J. Perry, David M. Walters
  • Patent number: 7871334
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a club head having a plurality of components and a plurality of retaining members, with each retaining member positioned on one of the components. A tensioning assembly for releasably securing the components of the club head together includes a tension element coupled to the club head components by way of the retaining members, and a tensioning member for introducing tension into the tension element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew S. Young, Megan Sesslar Moore, Mark J. Perry, David M. Walters
  • Publication number: 20100227701
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a club head having a plurality of components and a plurality of retaining members, with each retaining member positioned on one of the components. A tensioning assembly for releasably securing the components of the club head together includes a tension element coupled to the club head components by way of the retaining members, and a tensioning member for introducing tension into the tension element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew S. Young, Megan Sesslar Moore, Mark J. Perry, David M. Walters
  • Publication number: 20100062874
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a club head having a plurality of components and a plurality of retaining members, with each retaining member positioned on one of the components. A tensioning assembly for releasably securing the components of the club head together includes a tension element coupled to the club head components by way of the retaining members, and a tensioning member for introducing tension into the tension element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew S. Young, Megan Sesslar Moore, Mark J. Perry, David M. Walters
  • Publication number: 20100062872
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a face plate and a body member positioned rearwardly of the face plate and having at least two body components. Each of a plurality of apertures is formed in one of the face plate and the body components. At least one fastener extends through at least two of the apertures, the fasteners being configured to removably secure the face plate and the body components together upon being turned a portion of a revolution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Mark J. Perry, Megan Sesslar Moore, Matthew S. Young, David M. Walters
  • Patent number: 6919879
    Abstract: A hand-held electronic device with a keyboard optimized for use with the thumbs is provided. The handheld device includes a keyboard, a display, and a processor. The keyboard is horizontally positioned symmetrically between a left edge and a right edge of a face of the hand-held messaging device. The keyboard has a plurality of keys arranged in a plurality of rows across the face, wherein each row of keys is arranged in a concave pattern. The display is vertically positioned between the keyboard and a top edge of the face and is horizontally positioned symmetrically between the left edge and the right edge of the face. The processor is coupled to the keyboard and the display, and controls the operation of the hand-held messaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Jason T. Griffin, David M. Walters, John A. Holmes, Mihal Lazaridis
  • Patent number: 6824327
    Abstract: An artificial barrier reef has a skeletal frame formed from a plurality of support beams. The frame has a base and a plurality of side panels extending from the base to form a pyramid. A plurality of connectors are used to connect the support beams together. A cap connects the support beams and forms the side panels at an apex of said frame. Also, a plurality of grates, each grate connected to cover a respective one of said side panels and including a plurality of bars connected in a criss-cross pattern allow for fish of a predetermined size to pass therethrough into and out of the skeletal frame. The artificial barrier reef is positioned on the floor of a body of water for aiding in the development of an underwater ecosystem pass therethrough into and out of said skeletal frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Inventor: David M. Walter
  • Publication number: 20030020692
    Abstract: A hand-held electronic device with a keyboard optimized for use with the thumbs is provided. The handheld device includes a keyboard, a display, and a processor. The keyboard is horizontally positioned symmetrically between a left edge and a right edge of a face of the handheld messaging device. The keyboard has a plurality of keys arranged in a plurality of rows across the face, wherein each row of keys is arranged in a concave pattern. The display is vertically positioned between the keyboard and a top edge of the face and is horizontally positioned symmetrically between the left edge and the right edge of the face. The processor is coupled to the keyboard and the display, and controls the operation of the hand-held messaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Jason T. Griffin, David M. Walters, John A. Holmes, Mihal Lazaridis
  • Patent number: 6042300
    Abstract: An equilateral tetrahedral frame, comprising six concrete beams inserted through the center of a number of automotive tires. The ends of the concrete beams are fastened together at four points. These four points are covered by a cap of concrete to seal the fastening points. The reef device may be of any size. The design permits ease of transport due to its ability to stack one upon another uniqueness of this reef is in the design. Once the reef is transported to its desired location, it can lowered or dropped to the sea floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventor: David M Walter