Joseph J Walker

US Patent:

8409145, Apr 2, 2013

Filed:

Sep 10, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/208313

Inventors:

Randy Stephen Raymond - Eagle Mountain UT, US
Joseph K. Walker - Pleasant Grove UT, US
Dan Lopez - Vernal UT, US
Dee E. Warren - Draper UT, US

Assignee:

Tecpharma Licensing AG

International Classification:

A61M 5/178

US Classification:

60416412, 604157, 60416401, 60416404, 60416407, 60428801, 60428802, 60428803, 60428804

Abstract:

An insertion device for inserting an infusion device at least partially into skin for subcutaneous infusion can comprise a sleeve having a lower surface that is configured to engage the skin, a shuttle or carriage to carry the infusion device between a retracted position and an advanced position; at least a first biasing member to urge the shuttle or carriage toward the advanced position, and an actuator to cause the first biasing member to urge the carriage from the retracted position to the advanced position. In some embodiments, the insertion device can further comprise a hub and at least a second biasing member to urge the hub away from the shuttle or carriage. In some embodiments, the insertion device can further comprise a needle attached to the hub. Methods for inserting an infusion device and various other features that can be comprised by an insertion device are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20130145528, Jun 13, 2013

Filed:

Aug 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/594224

Inventors:

James Thomas Grutta - Draper UT, US
Nathan Kuder - Park City UT, US
Peter Thomas Gompert - Huntsville UT, US
Derick Noffsinger - Salt Lake City UT, US
Robert Joan Horacek - Park City UT, US
Joseph Benjamin Walker - Draper UT, US
David Kuhlmann Blackwell - Highland UT, US

International Classification:

A41D 13/015

US Classification:

2455

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention relates to an avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber, activation system, inflation system, and a harness. The inflatable chamber is a three-dimensionally, partially enclosed region having an inflated state and a compressed state. The inflated state may form a particular three dimensional shape configured to protect the user from burial and provide flotation during an avalanche. The activation system is configured to receive a user-triggered action to activate the system. The activation system also includes a reinflation algorithm configured to automatically reactivate the inflation system after a period of time to maintain the inflated state of the inflatable chamber. The inflation system may include an air intake, battery, fan, and internal airway channel. The inflation system is configured to transmit ambient air into the inflatable chamber.

US Patent:

20130145529, Jun 13, 2013

Filed:

Aug 29, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/598561

Inventors:

James Thomas Grutta - Draper UT, US
Nathan Kuder - Park City UT, US
Robert John Horacek - Park City UT, US
Joseph Benjamin Walker - Draper UT, US
David Kuhlmann Blackwell - Highland UT, US

International Classification:

A41D 13/015

US Classification:

2455

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention relates to an avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber, activation system, inflation system, and a harness. The inflatable chamber is a three-dimensionally, partially enclosed region having an inflated state and a compressed state. The inflated state may form a particular three dimensional shape configured to protect the user from impact and/or provide inverse segregation during an avalanche. The activation system is configured to receive a user-triggered action to activate the system. The inflation system is configured to transmit gas into and out of the inflatable chamber to transition between the inflated state and compressed state. The inflation system may automatically deflate or transmit the gas from the inflatable chamber external of the system. Automatic deflation of the inflatable chamber may be via a valve corresponding to a particular value such as time or three dimensional position of the user.

US Patent:

20130146175, Jun 13, 2013

Filed:

Dec 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/324788

Inventors:

Joseph Benjamin Walker - Draper UT, US
David K. Blackwell - Murray UT, US
James Thomas Grutta - Sandy UT, US
Nathan Miles Kuder - ParkCity UT, US
Peter Thomas Gompert - Draper UT, US
Robert John Horacek - Park City UT, US

International Classification:

B65B 65/00

US Classification:

141 4

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for inflating a chamber within an inflatable avalanche safety system. The method includes providing an inflatable avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber; receiving a user-triggered action intended to activate the avalanche safety system; transmitting ambient air from an external region to within the inflatable chamber; and inflating the inflatable chamber entirely with the transmitted external ambient air to a particular internal pressure and shape configured to protect the user from burial during an avalanche. The transmission of ambient air within the inflatable chamber may be accomplished with a fan or an electrical component.

US Patent:

20130149923, Jun 13, 2013

Filed:

Dec 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/324840

Inventors:

Joseph Benjamin Walker - Draper UT, US
David K. Blackwell - Murray UT, US
Derick J. Noffsinger - Salt Lake City UT, US
James Thomas Grutta - Sandy UT, US
Nathan Miles Kuder - Park City UT, US
Peter Thomas Gompert - Huntsville UT, US
Robert John Horacek - Park City UT, US

International Classification:

A41D 13/00
A63B 29/02
A62B 99/00

US Classification:

441 80

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention relates to an avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber, activation system, inflation system, and a harness. The inflatable chamber is a three-dimensionally, partially enclosed region having an inflated state and a compressed state. The inflated state may form a particular three dimensional shape configured to protect the user from burial and provide flotation during an avalanche. The activation system is configured to receive a user-triggered action to activate the system. The inflation system may include an air intake, battery, fan, and internal airway channel. The inflation system is configured to transmit ambient air into the inflatable chamber. The harness may be a backpack that enables a user to transport the system while engaging in activities that may be exposed to avalanche risk. The harness may include hip straps, shoulder straps, internal compartments, etc.

US Patent:

20130149924, Jun 13, 2013

Filed:

Aug 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/594267

Inventors:

James Thomas Grutta - Draper UT, US
Nathan Kuder - Park City UT, US
Peter Thomas Gompert - Huntsville UT, US
Derick Noffsinger - Salt Lake City UT, US
Robert John Horacek - Park City UT, US
Joseph Benjamin Walker - Draper UT, US
David Kuhlmann Blackwell - Highland UT, US

International Classification:

A62B 35/00
B63C 9/18

US Classification:

441 80

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention relates to an avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber, activation system, inflation system, diagnostic system and a harness. The inflatable chamber is a three-dimensionally, partially enclosed region having an inflated state and a compressed state. The inflated state may form a particular three dimensional shape configured to protect the user from burial and provide flotation during an avalanche. The activation system is configured to receive a user-triggered action to activate the system. The inflation system may include an air intake, battery, fan, and internal airway channel. The inflation system is configured to transmit ambient air into the inflatable chamber. The diagnostic system includes a at least one sensor configured to measure a parameter corresponding to the inflation system and a display configured to visually, audibly, and/or tactilely display the parameter

US Patent:

20130333513, Dec 19, 2013

Filed:

Jun 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/524101

Inventors:

Brenden Perkins - Salt Lake City UT, US
Sammuel Goodrich Lacey - Park City UT, US
Jacob Hall - Draper UT, US
Jeremy Andrew Steck - Salt Lake City UT, US
Joseph Benhamn Walker - Draper UT, US
Kent Lansing Dodge - Salt Lake City UT, US

International Classification:

F16H 53/02

US Classification:

74567

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention relates to an improved smaller-active camming device including a head member, a plurality of cam lobes, a retraction system, and a connection system. The head member includes a terminal and an axle. The axle comprises a unique configuration of multiple radial regions extending from opposite sides of the terminal. The radial regions of the axle are offset with respect to one another along at least one three dimensional axis. The offset of the radial regions is configured to reduce the geometrical interference of the cam lobes across the camming range.

US Patent:

20130334385, Dec 19, 2013

Filed:

Jun 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/917390

Inventors:

Jeremy Andrew Steck - Salt Lake City UT, US
Breandan Perkins - Salt Lake City UT, US
Samuel Goodrich Lacey - park city UT, US
Bill Belcourt - Salt Lake City UT, US
Jacob Hall - Draper UT, US
Joseph Benjamin Walker - Draper UT, US
Kent Lansing Dodge - Salt Lake City UT, US

Assignee:

BLACK DIAMOND EQUIPMENT, LTD. - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

A63B 29/02

US Classification:

2482319

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present invention relates to an active camming device including a head member, a set of cam lobes, a connection system, and a retraction system. The cam lobes are configured to rotate between a retracted state and a spring biased extended state. The connection system includes a lengthwise cable coupled to the terminal. The retraction system is uniquely configured to enable selective engagement of the retracted state of the cam lobes with respect to the cam head. The retraction system includes slidably externally coupling a trigger and retraction sleeve to the cam lobes over the cable. A set of independent sleeves are also slidably coupled to the cable over the retraction sleeve between the trigger and cam lobes. The independent sleeves may be conically shaped and oriented to adjacently internest with one another so as to protect the retraction sleeve during operation of the refraction system.