Patents by Inventor Kurt Walker

Kurt 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: 11897380
    Abstract: A liftgate in accordance with the present disclosure includes a lift mechanism and a moveable load platform. The load platform includes a proximal deck section, a distal deck section, and a center deck section positioned between the proximal deck section and the distal deck section. The load platform is selectively vertically movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The proximal deck section, center deck section, and distal deck section are pivotally coupled to one another such that the load platform is selectively moveable between an extended-operational position, wherein all of the deck sections are located substantially coplanar with one another for supporting cargo, and a retracted-stored position wherein the deck sections are folded with respect to one another and are located substantially parallel and adjacent to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: ANTHONY LIFTGATES, INC.
    Inventors: Kurt Walker, Brandon Walker, Jesse Justus
  • Publication number: 20220289094
    Abstract: A liftgate in accordance with the present disclosure includes a lift mechanism and a moveable load platform. The load platform includes a proximal deck section, a distal deck section, and a center deck section positioned between the proximal deck section and the distal deck section. The load platform is selectively vertically movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The proximal deck section, center deck section, and distal deck section are pivotally coupled to one another such that the load platform is selectively moveable between an extended-operational position, wherein all of the deck sections are located substantially coplanar with one another for supporting cargo, and a retracted-stored position wherein the deck sections are folded with respect to one another and are located substantially parallel and adjacent to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Kurt Walker, Brandon Walker, Jesse Justus
  • Patent number: 11377013
    Abstract: A liftgate in accordance with the present disclosure includes a lift mechanism and a moveable load platform. The load platform includes a proximal deck section, a distal deck section, and a center deck section positioned between the proximal deck section and the distal deck section. The load platform is selectively vertically movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The proximal deck section, center deck section, and distal deck section are pivotally coupled to one another such that the load platform is selectively moveable between an extended-operational position, wherein all of the deck sections are located substantially coplanar with one another for supporting cargo, and a retracted-stored position wherein the deck sections are folded with respect to one another and are located substantially parallel and adjacent to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: ANTHONY LIFTGATES, INC.
    Inventors: Kurt Walker, Brandon Walker, Jesse Justus
  • Publication number: 20210039543
    Abstract: A liftgate in accordance with the present disclosure includes a lift mechanism and a moveable load platform. The load platform includes a proximal deck section, a distal deck section, and a center deck section positioned between the proximal deck section and the distal deck section. The load platform is selectively vertically movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The proximal deck section, center deck section, and distal deck section are pivotally coupled to one another such that the load platform is selectively moveable between an extended-operational position, wherein all of the deck sections are located substantially coplanar with one another for supporting cargo, and a retracted-stored position wherein the deck sections are folded with respect to one another and are located substantially parallel and adjacent to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Kurt Walker, Brandon Walker, Jesse Justus
  • Patent number: 8713791
    Abstract: A soldering fixture is disclosed having a unitary base member configured to maintain a printed circuit board and an electrical connector in a particular orientation during soldering. The unitary base member includes a lateral channel dimensioned to maintain a plurality of wire leads associated with the electrical connector in a spaced relationship with the printed circuit board. The unitary base member further includes a wire alignment tool configured to align the plurality of wire leads in the particular orientation such that the plurality of wire leads are in juxtaposition with a plurality of solder pads affixed to one or more surfaces of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Rantec Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Walker, Paul J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8186041
    Abstract: A soldering fixture is disclosed having a unitary base member configured to maintain a printed circuit board and an electrical connector in a particular orientation during soldering. The unitary base member includes a lateral channel dimensioned to maintain a plurality of wire leads associated with the electrical connector in a spaced relationship with the printed circuit board. The unitary base member further includes a wire alignment tool configured to align the plurality of wire leads in the particular orientation such that the plurality of wire leads are in juxtaposition with a plurality of solder pads affixed to one or more surfaces of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Rantec Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Walker, Paul J. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20070044348
    Abstract: A trenching jackhammer attachment which includes a rear and two side panels attached at right angles to each other and a shaft attached to a rear panel, which is then attached to a handheld jackhammer enabling the operator to mechanically dig out “plugs” of dirt, leaving a trench in the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Kurt Walker, Gina Walker
  • Publication number: 20050226674
    Abstract: An automatic drywall compound distribution system which includes a portable hopper to hold and distribute drywall compound, a motor controlled auger to collect and distribute compound out the bottom of the hopper and through a connected flexible tubing to a trigger operated drywall blade which will then, on demand, evenly distribute drywall compound onto the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Kurt Walker, Gina Walker