Don Byron Walker

US Patent:

20060113330, Jun 1, 2006

Filed:

Nov 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/904815

Inventors:

Don Walker - Gardendale AL, US
Jerrod Windham - Birmingham AL, US
Lloyd Cooper - Birmingham AL, US

International Classification:

B67D 1/00

US Classification:

222441000, 222472000

Abstract:

There is a significant market for liquid detergent bottles in the approximate size of 100 fluid ounces. The advantages of this size and design of current containers include convenient value bulk size and the ability to pick up and grasp with one hand for transport and use. A major disadvantage of current designs is that this size and weight container are at the upper limit of what a small woman or elderly user can comfortably hold. A further disadvantage is that the current use/operating sequence of unscrewing the cap, pouring the bottle into the cap, dispensing the cap and then re-attaching the cap requires the careful use of both hands. A final disadvantage is that undesirable residue from the liquid often adheres to rim and surfaces on and around the container due to drips and spills. The objective of this new and improved design is to provide a container that is both easier to use and cleaner to operate, through an automatic, self-dispensing operation that reseals itself after use.

US Patent:

20070255413, Nov 1, 2007

Filed:

Apr 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/412671

Inventors:

Jason Edie - Memphis TN, US
Lloyd Cooper - Birmingham AL, US
Don Walker - Muscle Shoals AL, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/44
A61B 17/58

US Classification:

623017160, 606090000, 623017110

Abstract:

An intervertebral spacer is inserted between vertebral members in a compact configuration and expanded post-insertion to contact the adjacent vertebral members. The intervertebral spacer comprises a first member and a second member movable with respect to the first member between retracted and extended positions.

US Patent:

20070255415, Nov 1, 2007

Filed:

May 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/415042

Inventors:

Jason Edie - Memphis TN, US
Lloyd Cooper - Birmingham AL, US
Jerrod Windham - Auburn AL, US
John Dawson - Chicago IL, US
Don Walker - Muscle Shoals AL, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/44

US Classification:

623017160, 623017110, 606090000

Abstract:

An intervertebral spacer is inserted between vertebral members in a compact configuration and expanded post-insertion to contact the adjacent vertebral members. The intervertebral spacer comprises a first member and a second member movable with respect to the first member between retracted and extended positions.

US Patent:

20080058930, Mar 6, 2008

Filed:

Jul 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/491379

Inventors:

Jason A. Edie - Memphis TN, US
Lloyd Guyton Bowers Cooper - Birmingham AL, US
Jerrod Bradley Windham - Auburn AL, US
John Caleb Dawson - Chicago IL, US
Don Byron Walker - Muscle Shoals AL, US
Barry K. Patterson - North Charleston SC, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/44

US Classification:

623 1711

Abstract:

The application is directed to implants that are adjustable between collapsed and expanded orientations. The collapsed orientation includes a smaller height to facilitate insertion into the patient. The expanded orientation includes a larger height for spacing and/or supporting the vertebral members. The implants generally include three or more separate sections that are nested together in the collapsed orientation. The sections move outward away from each other in the expanded orientation. An expansion means may be operatively connected to one or more of the sections to move the implants between the orientations. Methods of use are also included for moving the implants between the collapsed and expanded orientations.

US Patent:

60419792, Mar 28, 2000

Filed:

Apr 20, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/063467

Inventors:

Edward S. Robbins - Florence AL
Don B. Walker - Florence AL
Harry L. Raney - Russellville AL
Joseph B. Swann - Florence AL

International Classification:

G01F 1128
B65D 4700

US Classification:

222434

Abstract:

A cap for dispensing material from a container defining an interior portion, including a housing capable of attachment to the container and including a translucent region, and defining an aperture, a first opening, and a second opening, and a spout member disposed through the aperture and defining a transfer compartment, having a first end and a second end and defining an inlet orifice at the first end and an outlet orifice at the second end, the spout member rotatably movable with respect to the housing between a first position where the inlet orifice is disposed to generally align with the first opening and communicate with the interior portion and the outlet orifice is disposed within and closed by the housing whereby material within the container may be transferred from the interior portion into the transfer compartment through the inlet orifice but material may not be dispensed from the container, and a second position where the inlet orifice is disposed within and closed by the housing and the outlet orifice is generally aligned with the second opening whereby material within the transfer compartment may be dispensed from the cap through the outlet orifice but material within the container may not be transferred into the transfer compartment, the second end including a translucent portion for alignment with the translucent region, permitting visual determination of a quantity of material within the transfer compartment prior to dispensing.