Patents Assigned to JOINLOCK PTY LTD.
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Patent number: 9370898Abstract: A method for connecting at least a first component (2) and a second component (3) together, wherein each component (2, 3) comprises at least one key arrangement extending along the component (2, 3) and keys (5, 6) of the key arrangement are spaced apart from one another. The method comprises the steps of: aligning the key arrangements of the components (2, 3) such that aligned keys (5, 6) of the key arrangements extend generally in line with a common axis (15) or ensuring alignment of the key arrangements such that aligned keys (5, 6) of the key arrangements extend generally in line with a common axis (15); and extending a key connector (4) comprising at least one longitudinal keyway passage (8) over the aligned keys (5, 6) generally in line with the common axis (15) so that the keys (5, 6) extend within the keyway passage (8), are retained by the key connector (4), and the first and second components (2, 3) are clamped together to form an assembly (1).Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: JOINLOCK PTY LTD.Inventors: John Hamish Alexander Pettigrew, Thomas David Percy
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Patent number: 9217450Abstract: A method of mechanically connecting two or more components together comprises the steps of: i. mounting an elongate keyway connector (10) comprising regularly spaced keyways (13) to a first component wherein the keyways (13) provide a longitudinal keyway passage (16); ii. mounting at least one elongate key connector (11) comprising regularly spaced keys (14) to a second component; and iii. extending the keys (14) longitudinally within the keyway passage (16) and engaging the keyways (13) with the keys (14) to connect the first and second components together.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: JOINLOCK PTY. LTD.Inventors: John Hamish Alexander Pettigrew, Dean Osman Cameron, Thomas David Percy
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Patent number: 9051946Abstract: A method for connecting at least a first component and a second component together, wherein each said component comprises at least one keyway arrangement extending along the component and keyways of the keyway arrangement are spaced apart from one another. The method comprises the steps of: aligning the keyway arrangements of the first and second components such that the keyways intermesh to provide a continuous keyway passage extending longitudinally between the intermeshed keyways; and, extending a keyway connector comprising an arrangement of keys longitudinally within the continuous keyway passage such that the keys are retained by the keyways of the keyway arrangements. In the slip flange assembly 1001 embodiment shown, the first and second components are each in the form of a pipe (1002, 1003) or tube, the keyway arrangements are in the form of collars (1004, 1008) that extend around abutting ends of said pipes (1002, 1003) or tubes, and the keyway connector (1015) is annular.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: JOINLOCK PTY LTD.Inventors: Dean Osman Cameron, Thomas David Percy, John Hamish Alexander Pettigrew
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Patent number: 9016730Abstract: A method for connecting at least a first component (1) and a second component (2) together, wherein each said component (1, 2) comprises at least one keyway arrangement extending along the component (1, 2) and keyways (11, 13) of the keyway arrangement are spaced apart from one another. The method comprises the steps of: aligning the keyway arrangements of the first and second components (1, 2) such that the keyways (11, 13) intermesh to provide a continuous keyway passage extending longitudinally between the intermeshed keyways (11, 13); and, extending a keyway connector (3) comprising an arrangement of keys longitudinally within the continuous keyway passage such that the keys are retained by the keyways (11, 13) of the keyway arrangements.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Joinlock Pty LtdInventors: Dean Osman Cameron, John H. A. Pettigrew, Thomas David Percy
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Publication number: 20130097846Abstract: A method of mechanically connecting two or more components together. In one embodiment the method comprises the steps of: i. mounting at least one elongate keyway connector (10) comprising regularly spaced keyways (13) to a first component wherein the keyways (13) provide a longitudinal keyway passage (16); ii. mounting at least one elongate key connector (11) comprising regularly spaced keys (14) to a second component; and iii. extending the keys (14) longitudinally within the keyway passage (16) and engaging the keyways (13) with the keys (14) to connect the first and second components together. The connecting method can be used in the construction of flat-pack and ready-to-assemble designed furniture, in the construction of buildings or other structures, in the construction of storage, packaging, transportation and materials handling products, as well as for the ready replacement of components that tend to wear out during operation or use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: JOINLOCK PTY LTD.Inventors: John Hamish Alexander Pettigrew, Dean Osman Cameron, Thomas David Percy
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Publication number: 20120000060Abstract: A method for connecting at least a first component and a second component together, wherein each said component comprises at least one keyway arrangement extending along the component and keyways of the keyway arrangement are spaced apart from one another. The method comprises the steps of: aligning the keyway arrangements of the first and second components such that the keyways intermesh to provide a continuous keyway passage extending longitudinally between the intermeshed keyways; and, extending a keyway connector comprising an arrangement of keys longitudinally within the continuous keyway passage such that the keys are retained by the keyways of the keyway arrangements. In the slip flange assembly 1001 embodiment shown, the first and second components are each in the form of a pipe (1002, 1003) or tube, the keyway arrangements are in the form of collars (1004, 1008) that extend around abutting ends of said pipes (1002, 1003) or tubes, and the keyway connector (1015) is annular.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: Joinlock Pty, Ltd.Inventors: Dean Osman CAMERON, Thomas David Percy, John Hamish Alexander Pettigrew
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Publication number: 20100260543Abstract: A method for connecting at least a first component (1) and a second component (2) together, wherein each said component (1, 2) comprises at least one keyway arrangement extending along the component (1, 2) and keyways (11, 13) of the keyway arrangement are spaced apart from one another. The method comprises the steps of: aligning the keyway arrangements of the first and second components (1, 2) such that the keyways (11, 13) intermesh to provide a continuous keyway passage extending longitudinally between the intermeshed keyways (11, 13); and, extending a keyway connector (3) comprising an arrangement of keys longitudinally within the continuous keyway passage such that the keys are retained by the keyways (11, 13) of the keyway arrangements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: JOINLOCK PTY LTD.Inventors: Dean Osman CAMERON, John H.A. Pettigrew, Thomas David Percy