Patents by Inventor Mark M. Walker

Mark M. 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).

  • Footwear Having Sensor System
    Publication number: 20240074529
    Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Michael S. Amos, Andrew A. Owings, Jordan M. Rice, Allan M. Schrock, Steven H. Walker, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Mark A. Tempel, Dane Weitmann, Andreas Heinrich Steier, Ndikum Protus Atang
  • Spindle test apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6938500
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for testing a spindle are provided. The apparatus includes a rotational load device and a linear load device. The rotational load device is connected to the spindle via a shaft and configured to rotationally load the spindle. The linear load device is configured to apply a predetermined linear load on the shaft, so that the linear load is at least partially transmitted to the spindle. The spindle can be subjected to various linear and rotational loads to determine the effectiveness of the spindle, and the performance of the spindle can be measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Danny L. Beaman, George V. Neilson, Mark M. Walker
  • Spindle test apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20040255698
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for testing a spindle are provided. The apparatus includes a rotational load device and a linear load device. The rotational load device is connected to the spindle via a shaft and configured to rotationally load the spindle. The linear load device is configured to apply a predetermined linear load on the shaft, so that the linear load is at least partially transmitted to the spindle. The spindle can be subjected to various linear and rotational loads to determine the effectiveness of the spindle, and the performance of the spindle can be measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Danny L. Beaman, George V. Neilson, Mark M. Walker