Blair D Walker

Blair Walker: A Pioneer in Orthopedic Medical Devices

Blair Walker is an accomplished inventor with 87 patents to his name. Based in Mission Viejo, California, he has contributed significantly to the field of orthopedic medical devices. His latest patents, the Adjustable Implant and the Interspinous Process Device, demonstrate his innovative approach to designing medical devices that are both effective and patient-friendly.

The Adjustable Implant is a system that includes a permanent magnet configured for rotation around an axis of rotation. The magnet is operatively coupled to a drive transmission that changes the dimensions of the implant. An external adjustment device, placed on or adjacent to the skin of the subject, has at least one magnet that rotates due to a motor. This rotation of the external magnet effectuates rotational movement of the permanent magnet of the implant and alters its dimension. The drive control circuitry of the system receives an input signal from an encoder.

The Interspinous Process Device, on the other hand, is designed for placement between adjacent spinous processes on a subject's spine. It includes a housing configured for mounting to a first spinal process. A magnetic assembly is at least partially disposed within the housing and configured for mounting to a second spinal process. The magnetic assembly includes a hollow magnet that rotates within the magnetic assembly. An externally applied magnetic field rotates the hollow magnet in either direction, causing telescopic movement of the magnetic assembly out of or into the housing.

Blair Walker has worked at renowned companies like NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. and Volcano Corporation. He has collaborated with several other talented inventors in the course of his career. Notably, Scott Evans and Scott Pool have worked with him on several inventions.

Blair Walker's work in orthopedic medical devices has been ground-breaking and transformative. His inventions have the potential to revolutionize the way orthopedic medical devices are used, making them more patient-friendly, and more effective. His contribution to innovation and patents in the field of medical devices is invaluable and serves as an inspiration to aspiring inventors.