Daniel Mckinley 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:

20060196215, Sep 7, 2006

Filed:

Dec 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/296681

Inventors:

Ethan Crumlin - Worcester MA, US
Geoff Becker - Philadelphia PA, US
Shauna Jin - Cambridge MA, US
Amy Wong - Brooklyn NY, US
Nathan Ball - Cambridge MA, US
Gabriel Sanchez - Stanford CA, US
Daniel Walker - Cambridge MA, US
Christopher Possinger - Boston MA, US
Muyiwa Oni - Boston MA, US
Emily Smith - Canton MI, US
Kabir Mukaddam - Boston MA, US
Myraida Vega Gonzalez - Lutherville Timonium MD, US

International Classification:

F25D 3/08

US Classification:

062371000, 062457200

Abstract:

A temperature regulating device capable for environmentally adaptable transport of transporting temperature sensitive products is provided including an insulated casing having an interior portion and a temperature regulating device for maintaining the interior portion at a temperature range lower than ambient temperature exterior to the interior portion, wherein the temperature regulating device maintains the lower temperature without external power sources. The temperature device is personally portable and includes a backpack attachment for transporting by a single individual.

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:

20130231609, Sep 5, 2013

Filed:

Oct 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/662510

Inventors:

Matthew R. Carvey - Bedford MA, US
Alexey Salamini - San Francisco CA, US
Ying-Chih Wang - Livermore CA, US
Martha M. Murray - Sherborn MA, US
Daniel G. Walker - Cambridge MA, US

Assignee:

Children's Medical Center Corporation - Boston MA

International Classification:

A61M 5/315

US Classification:

604 82

Abstract:

A device for mixing and delivering a mixture of fluids to a target site includes a tube for containing the mixture. A compressible auger for mixing the fluids is movably disposed within the tube, one end of the auger being free at the distal end of the tube. A plunger is also movable within the tube in communication with the other end of the auger. When the plunger is moved axially within the tube the auger also moves axially and the auger is compressed to dispense the fluid. The mixing and delivery device can be used with an apparatus for the arthroscopic delivery of a tissue repair material to a repair site. The apparatus includes a first sheath and a second sheath removably attached to the first sheath for delivering the tissue repair material to the repair site.