Patents by Inventor Garry J. Walker

Garry J. 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).

  • Respirator system including removable head suspension
    Patent number: 11904189
    Abstract: A respirator system is disclosed that includes a foldable head cover assembly including a face seal portion. The respirator assembly further includes a visor assembly attached to the head cover assembly and a head suspension system removably attached to the visor assembly. The visor assembly and the head cover assembly on one hand, and the suspension system on the other, are separable and foldable to enable storing and/or shipping the same separately. A head suspension system is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Garry J. Walker, Mark A. J. Fernandes, Richard D. Williams
  • PERSONAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220134145
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal respiratory protection device, in particular, such a device comprising a respirator body having a periphery, a filter media, forming at least part of the respirator body, and a gasket, the gasket being located at the periphery and extending along at least a portion of its length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Garry J. Walker, Christopher P. Henderson
  • PERSONAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220134139
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal respiratory protection device, in particular, such a device comprising a respirator body having a periphery, a filter media, forming at least part of the respirator body, and a gasket, the gasket being located at the periphery and extending along at least a portion of its length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Garry J. Walker
  • Personal respiratory protection device
    Patent number: 11247079
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal respiratory protection device, in particular, such a device comprising a respirator body having a periphery, a filter media, forming at least part of the respirator body, and a gasket, the gasket being located at the periphery and extending along at least a portion of its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Garry J. Walker, Christopher P. Henderson
  • Personal respiratory protection device
    Patent number: 11241595
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal respiratory protection device, in particular, such a device comprising a respirator body having a periphery, a filter media, forming at least part of the respirator body, and a gasket, the gasket being located at the periphery and extending along at least a portion of its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Garry J. Walker
  • Respirator Flow Control Apparatus And Method
    Publication number: 20210387028
    Abstract: A respirator has a shell that defines a breathable air zone for a user wearing the respirator. An air flow control system for the respirator has an air delivery conduit within the shell of the respirator, a valve member moveable relative to the air delivery conduit and within the shell to vary the amount of air flow through the air delivery conduit, and a valve actuator outside of the shell of the respirator. The valve actuator is manipulatable by a user of the respirator while wearing the respirator to control movement of the valve member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Garry J. Walker, Andrew Murphy, Desmond T. Curran, Derek A. Parkin, Thomas I. Insley, Mark A.J. Fernandes
  • Personal respiratory protection device
    Patent number: 11154735
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal respiratory protection device, in particular, such a device comprising a respirator body having a periphery, a filter media, forming at least part of the respirator body, and a gasket, the gasket being located at the periphery and extending along at least a portion of its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Garry J. Walker
  • Respirator flow control apparatus and method
    Patent number: 11130008
    Abstract: A respirator has a shell that defines a breathable air zone for a user wearing the respirator. An air flow control system for the respirator has an air delivery conduit within the shell of the respirator, a valve member moveable relative to the air delivery conduit and within the shell to vary the amount of air flow through the air delivery conduit, and a valve actuator outside of the shell of the respirator. The valve actuator is manipulatable by a user of the respirator while wearing the respirator to control movement of the valve member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Garry J. Walker, Andrew Murphy, Desmond T. Curran, Derek A. Parkin, Thomas I. Insley, Mark A. J. Fernandes
  • RESPIRATOR SYSTEM INCLUDING REMOVABLE HEAD SUSPENSION
    Publication number: 20210077838
    Abstract: A respirator system is disclosed that includes a foldable head cover assembly including a face seal portion. The respirator assembly further includes a visor assembly attached to the head cover assembly and a head suspension system removably attached to the visor assembly. The visor assembly and the head cover assembly on one hand, and the suspension system on the other, are separable and foldable to enable storing and/or shipping the same separately. A head suspension system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Garry J. Walker, Mark A.J. Fernandes, Richard D. Williams
  • Respirator system including removable head suspension
    Patent number: 10864389
    Abstract: A respirator system is disclosed that includes a foldable head cover assembly including a face seal portion. The respirator assembly further includes a visor assembly attached to the head cover assembly and a head suspension system removably attached to the visor assembly. The visor assembly and the head cover assembly on one hand, and the suspension system on the other, are separable and foldable to enable storing and/or shipping the same separately. A head suspension system is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Garry J. Walker, Mark A. J. Fernandes, Richard D. Williams
  • Personal respiratory protection device
    Patent number: 10639506
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal respiratory protection device, in particular, such a device comprising a respirator body having a periphery, a filter media, forming at least part of the respirator body, and a gasket, the gasket being located at the periphery and extending along at least a portion of its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Garry J. Walker, Christopher P. Henderson
  • Powered air-purifying respirator
    Patent number: 10441828
    Abstract: A powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) for delivering a forced flow of filtered air to a wearer is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Desmond T. Curran, Andrew Murphy, Garry J. Walker, Terence M. Sayers, Christopher P. Henderson, Bengt Kallman
  • Respirator assembly with air flow direction control
    Patent number: 10391337
    Abstract: A respirator assembly has a shell that defines a breathable air space for a user wearing the respirator assembly. The respirator assembly has an air delivery conduit within the shell for providing air to the breathable air space. The air delivery conduit has an air outlet that is either adjustable in configuration or has a vane associated therewith that is adjustable in position so that the direction of the air exiting the air outlet is controllable between first and second air flow directions. The user is able to control the direction of air exiting the air outlet while the respirator assembly is worn by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Desmond T. Curran, Andrew Murphy, Garry J. Walker
  • Respirator Flow Control Apparatus And Method
    Publication number: 20190083822
    Abstract: A respirator has a shell that defines a breathable air zone for a user wearing the respirator. An air flow control system for the respirator has an air delivery conduit within the shell of the respirator, a valve member moveable relative to the air delivery conduit and within the shell to vary the amount of air flow through the air delivery conduit, and a valve actuator outside of the shell of the respirator. The valve actuator is manipulatable by a user of the respirator while wearing the respirator to control movement of the valve member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Garry J. Walker, Andrew Murphy, Desmond T. Curran, Derek A. Parkin, Thomas I. Insley, Mark A.J. Fernandes
  • Respirator flow control apparatus and method
    Patent number: 10137320
    Abstract: A respirator has a shell that defines a breathable air zone for a user wearing the respirator. An air flow control system for the respirator has an air delivery conduit within the shell of the respirator, a valve member moveable relative to the air delivery conduit and within the shell to vary the amount of air flow through the air delivery conduit, and a valve actuator outside of the shell of the respirator. The valve actuator is manipulatable by a user of the respirator while wearing the respirator to control movement of the valve member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Garry J. Walker, Andrew Murphy, Desmond T. Curran, Derek A. Parkin, Thomas I. Insley, Mark A. J. Fernandes
  • Respirator flow control apparatus and method
    Patent number: 9868001
    Abstract: An air flow control system for a respirator (10) is described which includes a shell that defines a breathable air zone for a user (18) wearing the respirator (10), an air delivery conduit (27) within the shell of the respirator, and a valve member (557) moveable relative to the air delivery conduit and within the shell to vary the air flow through the air delivery conduit. The air flow control system also includes an outer device (46) outside of the shell of the respirator that is rotatable by a user (18) of the respirator while wearing the respirator to control movement of the valve member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Garry J. Walker, Desmond T. Curran, Mark A. J. Fernandes
  • Powered Air-Purifying Respirator
    Publication number: 20160213955
    Abstract: A powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) for delivering a forced flow of filtered air to a wearer is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Desmond T. Curran, Andrew Murphy, Garry J. Walker, Terence M. Sayers, Christopher P. Henderson, Bengt Kallman
  • Personal Respiratory Protection Device
    Publication number: 20160199675
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal respiratory protection device, in particular, such a device comprising a respirator body having a periphery, a filter media, forming at least part of the respirator body, and a gasket, the gasket being located at the periphery and extending along at least a portion of its length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Garry J. Walker
  • Personal Respiratory Protection Device
    Publication number: 20160199676
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal respiratory protection device, in particular, such a device comprising a respirator body having a periphery, a filter media, forming at least part of the respirator body, and a gasket, the gasket being located at the periphery and extending along at least a portion of its length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Garry J. Walker, Christopher P. Henderson
  • Respirator mask face seal with surface pattern
    Patent number: D775322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Garry J. Walker, Steven Bailey, Peter Masters