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).

  • Patent number: 11717331
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: William A. Rezach, Daniel P. Wall, Abel C. Kim, Brian A. Butler
  • Patent number: 11617602
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: William A. Rezach, Daniel P. Wall, Abel C. Kim, Brian A. Butler
  • Patent number: 11617603
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel P. Wall
  • Publication number: 20220175425
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: DANIEL P. WALL
  • Publication number: 20210322065
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Rezach, Daniel P. Wall, Abel C. Kim, Brian A. Butler
  • Publication number: 20210322064
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Rezach, Daniel P. Wall, Abel . C. Kim, Brian A. Butler
  • Patent number: 10798111
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Henry L. Cantrell, Jr., Charles Cruse, Jr., Kerry R. Harpe, Christopher Meyer, Clifford P. Wall
  • Patent number: 10570758
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew P Wall, Edwin L Kite, Alex Pinera
  • Patent number: 10095487
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Vaidehi Venkatesan, Thomas A. Bryan, Julia P. Wall
  • Publication number: 20180077176
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Henry L. Cantrell, JR., Charles Cruse, JR., Kerry R. Harpe, Christopher Meyer, Clifford P. Wall
  • Patent number: 8893944
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Schnell, Daniel P. Wall, Dan Goodwin, Barbara Rose
  • Publication number: 20140027488
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: John W. Schnell, Daniel P. Wall, Dan Goodwin, Barbara Rose
  • Patent number: 8622690
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew P Wall
  • Patent number: 8556149
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Schnell, Daniel P. Wall, Dan Goodwin, Barbara A. Rose
  • Patent number: 8408975
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 8371178
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Turbine Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew P Wall
  • Patent number: 8338657
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventors: Charlene P. Walls, Jeffrey J. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 8075374
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20110275292
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 7997962
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel P. Wall, Craig A. Carroll