Daniel Jay Walker

US Patent:

7581715, Sep 1, 2009

Filed:

Jul 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/780596

Inventors:

Nathan Ball - Cambridge MA, US
Timothy Fofonoff - Cambridge MA, US
Bryan Schmid - Boston MA, US
Daniel Walker - Cambridge MA, US

Assignee:

Atlas Devices, LLC - Cambridge MA

International Classification:

B66D 1/36

US Classification:

254325, 254371

Abstract:

A device for pulling an elongate member includes a powered rotational motor having an output and a rotating drum connected to the output of said rotational motor where the rotating drum has a longitudinal axis and a circumference. The device further includes a guide mechanism for guiding the resilient elongate element onto, around at least a portion of the circumference of, and off of, the rotating drum. When the powered rotational motor turns the rotating drum, the rotating drum thereby continuously pulls the resilient elongate element through the device.

US Patent:

7934698, May 3, 2011

Filed:

Feb 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/037432

Inventors:

Nathan Ball - Cambridge MA, US
Timothy Fofonoff - Cambridge MA, US
Bryan Schmid - Boston MA, US
Daniel Walker - Cambridge MA, US

Assignee:

Atlas Devices, LLC - Boston MA

International Classification:

B66D 1/30

US Classification:

254371, 254325, 254333, 182133, 182142

Abstract:

A device for pulling an elongate member includes a rotational motor having an output and a rotating drum connected to the output of said rotational motor. The device further includes a guide mechanism for guiding the resilient elongate element onto, around at least a portion of the circumference of, and off of, the rotating drum. When the rotational motor turns the rotating drum, the rotating drum thereby continuously pulls the resilient elongate element through the device.

US Patent:

7261278, Aug 28, 2007

Filed:

Mar 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/376721

Inventors:

Nathan Ball - Cambridge MA, US
Timothy Fofonoff - Cambridge MA, US
Bryan Schmid - Boston MA, US
Daniel Walker - Cambridge MA, US

Assignee:

Atlas Devices, LLC - Cambridge MA

International Classification:

B66D 1/36

US Classification:

254325, 254371

Abstract:

A device for pulling an elongate member includes a powered rotational motor having an output and a rotating drum connected to the output of said rotational motor where the rotating drum has a longitudinal axis and a circumference. The device further includes a guide mechanism for guiding the resilient elongate element onto, around at least a portion of the circumference of, and off of, the rotating drum. When the powered rotational motor turns the rotating drum, the rotating drum thereby continuously pulls the resilient elongate element through the device.

US Patent:

20070194290, Aug 23, 2007

Filed:

Feb 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/679387

Inventors:

Timothy Fofonoff - Cambridge MA, US
Nathan Ball - Boston MA, US
Bryan Schmid - Boston MA, US
Daniel Walker - Cambridge MA, US

Assignee:

Atlas Devices LLC - Cambridge MA

International Classification:

B66D 1/36

US Classification:

254325000, 254371000

Abstract:

A device capable of pulling an object (e.g., a person) by or up a tensioning member (e.g., a rope) is provided. The device can be configured to mate to any location of the tensioning member, and subsequently interface with a rotational power source (such a mechanical drill). Once interfaced, an output of the rotational energy source can be rotationally coupled to a rotating drum of the device wherein the drum is in communication with the tensioning member. With the addition of power, the drum(s) can pull the tensioning member through the device and allow for a continuous force to be applied to an object attached to the device or attached to the tensioning member. The use of such a convenient and low-cost power source allows for an economic, portable, and simple to use device capable of lifting and/or pulling heavy loads.

US Patent:

20080128668, Jun 5, 2008

Filed:

Nov 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/937623

Inventors:

Timothy Fofonoff - Cambridge MA, US
Nathan Ball - Boston MA, US
Daniel Walker - Cambridge MA, US
Bryan Schmid - Boston MA, US

Assignee:

Atlas Devices LLC - Cambridge MA

International Classification:

B66D 1/36

US Classification:

254334

Abstract:

A multiple-rope or multiple-cable pulling device is provided for positioning a load. The device can include an electronic controller that interprets a user's input from an interface such as a trigger or a joystick, and activates electronically controlled motors that drive one or more rope pulling mechanisms, such as winches. When the winches pull in or pay out cable in accordance with the controller's demand, the load is moved along the desired trajectory as specified by the user through the device interface.

US Patent:

20130037351, Feb 14, 2013

Filed:

Aug 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/584064

Inventors:

Benjamin Gallup - Cambridge MA, US
Nathan Ball - Somerville MA, US
Bryan Schmid - Brookline MA, US
Daniel Walker - Cambridge MA, US

Assignee:

Atlas Devices, LLC - Boston MA

International Classification:

E06C 1/383
E06C 7/50
E06C 7/00

US Classification:

182129, 182164

Abstract:

A rigid structure such as a ladder is disclosed having rotating hinges that allow the ladder to fold up and/or be disassembled and assembled. The hinge or hinges can be provided between ladder sections with one ladder section having a male hinge element, and another having a female hinge element. A cam element provided with the female hinge element can be moved between an unlocked position in which the ladder sections can rotate with respect to each other, and a locked position in which the structure is rigid.

US Patent:

20230090882, Mar 23, 2023

Filed:

Sep 22, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/951044

Inventors:

- Chelmsford MA, US
Daniel Walker - Melrose MA, US

International Classification:

B64G 6/00

Abstract:

A weight distribution system for a protective suit includes a harness. The harness has a harness interface. The system also has a suit interface coupled to the protective suit. The system further includes a strap adjuster which adjusts the length of a strap between the harness interface and the suit interface in response to a user input. The system further includes an input device that receives the user input from a user.

US Patent:

20170334061, Nov 23, 2017

Filed:

May 23, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/603390

Inventors:

- Boston MA, US
Daniel Walker - Malden MA, US
Gino Kahaunaele - Durham NC, US
Nathan Ball - Somerville MA, US

International Classification:

B25J 1/00
B65D 90/00

Abstract:

Devices and methods for creating a secure overhead anchor from which to perform tasks such as climbing, hauling, lifting, and rescuing tasks with respect to shipping containers (e.g., intermodal containers) are described herein. The disclosure relates to a device that can be placed, for example, into corner castings on standardized shipping containers at a distance, for example by a pole or other comparable component, and which can securely fit into the standardized corner castings of a shipping container even when a twistlock device or similar component is installed in the casting to hold the target container to another container above or below it. A head of the device can be rotated between a first configuration for inserting the device into the casting, and a second configuration for securing the device to the casting. Methods of using the device are also provided.

Address:

250 County Rd 3829, San Antonio, TX 78253

VIN:

WMWMF73529TW87071

Make:

MINI

Model:

COOPER

Year:

2009

Address:

250 County Rd 3829, San Antonio, TX 78253

VIN:

1J8FT47WX7D132049

Make:

JEEP

Model:

COMPASS

Year:

2007