Midwest City, OK, United States of America

Walter D Ballew

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Other. Active years: 1997-1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Walter D Ballew. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/walter-d-ballew

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 297(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal2 out of 834,513 
Other
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Years Active: 1997-1999

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Walter D Ballew: Innovator in Hygiene Enforcement

Introduction

Walter D Ballew is an inventive mind based in Midwest City, OK (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of hygiene enforcement through his innovative patents. With a total of 2 patents, Ballew's work focuses on systems that promote sanitation in controlled environments.

Latest Patents

Ballew's latest patents include a "Method and apparatus for enforcing hygiene." This invention presents a system designed to encourage workers in hygienically controlled areas to wash their hands before exiting sanitation zones. The system comprises a housing that receives the hands of the worker, along with a detector that identifies whether the hands have been washed. A communication media outputs a sanitary signal if the hands are clean and an unsanitary signal if they are not. Another patent under his name also focuses on hygiene control, utilizing a name tag for each worker that indicates their sanitation status through clear signaling light sources.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Ballew has demonstrated a commitment to improving hygiene practices in various settings. His inventions reflect a deep understanding of the importance of sanitation in maintaining health and safety in workplaces.

Collaborations

Ballew has worked alongside notable colleagues such as Bennie R Evans and Larry R Tucker, contributing to a collaborative environment that fosters innovation.

Conclusion

Walter D Ballew stands out as a dedicated inventor whose work in hygiene enforcement has the potential to make significant impacts in various industries. His innovative patents reflect a commitment to improving public health through effective sanitation practices.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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