Joseph Onlyn 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:

20210146110, May 20, 2021

Filed:

Aug 31, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/007458

Inventors:

- San Clemente CA, US
Joseph K. Walker - Pleasant Grove UT, US

International Classification:

A61M 39/04
A61M 39/26

Abstract:

A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway includes a housing configured to permit fluid flow between a first medical device and a second device or location. The medical connector includes a valve member configured to be positioned at least partially within the housing. The valve member is configured to receive the first medical device. The valve member can be moved into a second state. The connector can be adapted for use with a catheter assembly.

US Patent:

20190076639, Mar 14, 2019

Filed:

Nov 12, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/187032

Inventors:

- San Clemente CA, US
Joseph K. Walker - Pleasant Grove UT, US

International Classification:

A61M 39/04
A61M 39/26

Abstract:

A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway includes a housing configured to permit fluid flow between a first medical device and a second device or location. The medical connector includes a valve member configured to be positioned at least partially within the housing. The valve member is configured to receive the first medical device. The valve member can be moved into a second state. The connector can be adapted for use with a catheter assembly.