Patents by Inventor P. Walling
P. Walling 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).
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Patent number: 11717331Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body member and a leg having a first end integrated with and extending from the body member. A head cavity is in the leg portion to hold a head. A channel is formed along a longitudinal length of the leg. An elongated rocker assembly includes an elongated lever arm coupled within the channel about a fulcrum and a spring actuation. A projection of the arm projects in a direction of the head cavity. A rocker slide lock has a collar slidably coupled around the body member and having a first position located between the body member and the actuation tab, such that a portion of the collar is under the actuation tab to limit pivotal motion of the rocker assembly, and a second position having a clearance from under the actuation tab.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: William A. Rezach, Daniel P. Wall, Abel C. Kim, Brian A. Butler
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Patent number: 11617602Abstract: A system comprising surgical instruments of different types. Each surgical instrument includes a body member and a leg having a first end integrated with and a leg portion extending from the body member. The instrument includes a head cavity formed in a free end of the leg. The cavity holds a head. A channel is formed along a portion of a longitudinal length of the leg. The instrument includes an elongated rocker assembly pivotally coupled within the channel, with a spring actuation tab in proximity to the body member. The instrument includes a collar slidably coupled around the body member and having a first position located between the body member and the actuation tab such that a portion of the collar is under the actuation tab to limit pivotal motion of the rocker assembly and a second position of the collar has a clearance from under the actuation tab.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: William A. Rezach, Daniel P. Wall, Abel C. Kim, Brian A. Butler
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Patent number: 11617603Abstract: A modular surgical instrument is provided that includes a tower having a first end, a second end and a ratchet segment between the first end and the second end. The instrument includes a ratchet reduction mechanism. The ratchet reduction mechanism includes a ratchet lever, a linear ratchet rack integrated into a ratchet segment of the tower at a location between the first end and the second end, and a ratchet collar coupled to the ratchet lever. The ratchet collar is configured to slide along the ratchet segment by application of an applied force. The instrument includes a reducer that may be affixed to the ratchet reduction mechanism. The reducer is configured to move in unison with the slide of the ratchet collar.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventor: Daniel P. Wall
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Publication number: 20220175425Abstract: A modular surgical instrument is provided that includes a tower having a first end, a second end and a ratchet segment between the first end and the second end. The instrument includes a ratchet reduction mechanism. The ratchet reduction mechanism includes a ratchet lever, a linear ratchet rack integrated into a ratchet segment of the tower at a location between the first end and the second end, and a ratchet collar coupled to the ratchet lever. The ratchet collar is configured to slide along the ratchet segment by application of an applied force. The instrument includes a reducer that may be affixed to the ratchet reduction mechanism. The reducer is configured to move in unison with the slide of the ratchet collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: DANIEL P. WALL
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Publication number: 20210322065Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body member and a leg having a first end integrated with and extending from the body member. A head cavity is in the leg portion to hold a head. A channel is formed along a longitudinal length of the leg. An elongated rocker assembly includes an elongated lever arm coupled within the channel about a fulcrum and a spring actuation. A projection of the arm projects in a direction of the head cavity. A rocker slide lock has a collar slidably coupled around the body member and having a first position located between the body member and the actuation tab, such that a portion of the collar is under the actuation tab to limit pivotal motion of the rocker assembly, and a second position having a clearance from under the actuation tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William A. Rezach, Daniel P. Wall, Abel C. Kim, Brian A. Butler
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Publication number: 20210322064Abstract: A system comprising surgical instruments of different types. Each surgical instrument includes a body member and a leg having a first end integrated with and a leg portion extending from the body member. The instrument includes a head cavity formed in a free end of the leg. The cavity holds a head. A channel is formed along a portion of a longitudinal length of the leg. The instrument includes an elongated rocker assembly pivotally coupled within the channel, with a spring actuation tab in proximity to the body member. The instrument includes a collar slidably coupled around the body member and having a first position located between the body member and the actuation tab such that a portion of the collar is under the actuation tab to limit pivotal motion of the rocker assembly and a second position of the collar has a clearance from under the actuation tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William A. Rezach, Daniel P. Wall, Abel . C. Kim, Brian A. Butler
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Patent number: 10798111Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes identifying a data transmission session associated with a display-oriented data transmission scheme; identifying an outbound data stream associated with the data transmission session; and determining one or more protected fields associated with the outbound data stream. The computer-implemented method further includes determining a client attempt to write to at least one of the one or more protected fields; and in response to determining said client attempt, determining an intrusion detection report. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Henry L. Cantrell, Jr., Charles Cruse, Jr., Kerry R. Harpe, Christopher Meyer, Clifford P. Wall
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Patent number: 10570758Abstract: An aero gas turbine engine with a last stage turbine disc of a solid bore design. The solid bore turbine disc includes a center tie bolt that attaches to an upstream face of the solid bore disc. The attachment location is under the bore of the upstream stage. The aft side of the solid disc creates a stub shaft upon which a bearing is directly mounted. No fasteners pass through the solid bore disc. Omission of outboard fasteners allow for ease of assembly, reduced cost, reduced weight, and a reduced part count.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Andrew P Wall, Edwin L Kite, Alex Pinera
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Patent number: 10095487Abstract: A device may obtain program code, determine variables based on the program code, execute or analyze the program code, and determine values of the variables based on the executing or analyzing. The device may determine a range for each variable based on positions of at least one significant digit for the values. The range may be determined based on a count of a quantity of occurrences of the at least one significant digit for the values. The device may determine relationships between the variables based on the executing or analyzing, and may determine one or more effects on the range for the variables based on the relationships between the variables. The device may generate a visualization that presents the range for the variables, the relationships between the variables, and the one or more effects on the range for the variables, and may provide the visualization for display.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.Inventors: Vaidehi Venkatesan, Thomas A. Bryan, Julia P. Wall
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Publication number: 20180077176Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes identifying a data transmission session associated with a display-oriented data transmission scheme; identifying an outbound data stream associated with the data transmission session; and determining one or more protected fields associated with the outbound data stream. The computer-implemented method further includes determining a client attempt to write to at least one of the one or more protected fields; and in response to determining said client attempt, determining an intrusion detection report. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Henry L. Cantrell, JR., Charles Cruse, JR., Kerry R. Harpe, Christopher Meyer, Clifford P. Wall
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Patent number: 8893944Abstract: An adjustable exhaust assembly for a pneumatic fastening tool having body and a handle extending from the body, the handle defining an inlet channel for receiving input of pressurized gas and an outlet channel for outputting exhaust. The adjustable exhaust assembly includes a base non-rotatably attachable to an end of the handle opposite the body. The base has a plate and a boss extending from the plate. The boss is configured to receive an air hose and defining an inlet opening configured to direct compressed air to the inlet channel. The plate has an outlet opening in communication with the outlet channel. A substantially annular and cap is rotatably received about the boss. The cap defines a substantially annular channel in communication with the outlet opening of the base and an outlet port defined in a portion of a circumferential wall of the annular cap and in communication with the annular channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: John W. Schnell, Daniel P. Wall, Dan Goodwin, Barbara Rose
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Publication number: 20140027488Abstract: An adjustable exhaust assembly for a pneumatic fastening tool having body and a handle extending from the body, the handle defining an inlet channel for receiving input of pressurized gas and an outlet channel for outputting exhaust. The adjustable exhaust assembly includes a base non-rotatably attachable to an end of the handle opposite the body. The base has a plate and a boss extending from the plate. The boss is configured to receive an air hose and defining an inlet opening configured to direct compressed air to the inlet channel. The plate has an outlet opening in communication with the outlet channel. A substantially annular and cap is rotatably received about the boss. The cap defines a substantially annular channel in communication with the outlet opening of the base and an outlet port defined in a portion of a circumferential wall of the annular cap and in communication with the annular channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: John W. Schnell, Daniel P. Wall, Dan Goodwin, Barbara Rose
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Patent number: 8622690Abstract: An inter-propellant thrust seal for a rocket engine with purge fluid introduced into purge chambers to prevent mixing of reactive fluids located outside of bearings, and where one of the purge chambers is formed by an axial thrust piston on the rotor shaft so that the purge fluid in that chamber will also produce axial thrust on the rotor shaft.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Andrew P Wall
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Patent number: 8556149Abstract: An adjustable exhaust assembly for a pneumatic fastening tool having body and a handle extending from the body, the handle defining an inlet channel for receiving input of pressurized gas and an outlet channel for outputting exhaust. The adjustable exhaust assembly includes a base non-rotatably attachable to an end of the handle opposite the body. The base has a plate and a boss extending from the plate. The boss is configured to receive an air hose and defining an inlet opening configured to direct compressed air to the inlet channel. The plate has an outlet opening in communication with the outlet channel. A substantially annular and cap is rotatably received about the boss. The cap defines a substantially annular channel in communication with the outlet opening of the base and an outlet port defined in a portion of a circumferential wall of the annular cap and in communication with the annular channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: John W. Schnell, Daniel P. Wall, Dan Goodwin, Barbara A. Rose
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Patent number: 8408975Abstract: A belt sander is disclosed that may include a sanding assembly having a first roller and a second roller, the sanding assembly being configured to receive a sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller to define a sanding surface therebetweeen. The belt sander may include a motor operationally coupled to the sanding assembly and opposite the sanding surface, the motor being configured to rotate at least the first roller and thereby rotate the sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller, as well as a handgrip formed around at least a portion of the motor and substantially encasing the motor.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Wall, Jeremy D. Leasure, Craig A. Carroll, Julie L. Jones, Jeffrey D. Weston, Thomas A. Mooty, James P. Nichols, Jr., John W. Schnell
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Patent number: 8371178Abstract: A turbopump for a rocket engine includes a rotor shaft with a turbine connected to drive the rotor and a centrifugal impeller connected to be driven by the rotor. An electromagnetic powered motor is formed as part of the turbopump and is powered to drive the rotor at a low speed in order to test for an amount of torque required to drive the rotor at the low speed. A load cell is connected to the motor that rotates the rotor shaft. From the use of a load cell the amount of torque required to rotate the rotor can be determined and compared to a known value in order to determine if the turbopump is damaged and requires repairs.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Andrew P Wall
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Patent number: 8338657Abstract: A medical dressing for an open wound includes a base, and a raised flexible therapeutic cover formed with base. The base has opposing inside and outside major surfaces, and continuous inside and outside peripheral edges. The inside peripheral edge defines a wound site opening and designed to surround the open wound. The raised-flexible therapeutic cover extends over and above the wound site opening defined by the inside peripheral edge. A compression spring resiliently spaces the therapeutic cover from the open wound.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2008Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Inventors: Charlene P. Walls, Jeffrey J. Schwartz
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Patent number: 8075374Abstract: A belt sander is disclosed that may include a sanding assembly having a first roller and a second roller, the sanding assembly being configured to receive a sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller to define a sanding surface therebetween. The belt sander may include a motor operationally coupled to the sanding assembly and opposite the sanding surface, the motor being configured to rotate at least the first roller and thereby rotate the sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller, as well as a handgrip formed around at least a portion of the motor and substantially encasing the motor.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Wall, Jeremy D. Leasure, Craig A. Carroll, Julie L. Jones, Jeffrey D. Weston, Thomas A. Mooty, James P. Nichols, Jr., John W. Schnell
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Publication number: 20110275292Abstract: A belt sander is disclosed that may include a sanding assembly having a first roller and a second roller, the sanding assembly being configured to receive a sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller to define a sanding surface therebetweeen. The belt sander may include a motor operationally coupled to the sanding assembly and opposite the sanding surface, the motor being configured to rotate at least the first roller and thereby rotate the sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller, as well as a handgrip formed around at least a portion of the motor and substantially encasing the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Daniel P. Wall, Jeremy D. Leasure, Craig A. Carroll, Julie L. Jones, Jeffrey D. Weston, Thomas A. Mooty, James P. Nichols, JR., John W. Schnell
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Patent number: 7997962Abstract: A belt sander is disclosed that may include a sanding assembly having a first roller and a second roller, the sanding assembly being configured to receive a sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller to define a sanding surface therebetweeen. The belt sander may include a motor operationally coupled to the sanding assembly and opposite the sanding surface, the motor being configured to rotate at least the first roller and thereby rotate the sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller, as well as a handgrip formed around at least a portion of the motor and substantially encasing the motor.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Wall, Craig A. Carroll