Patents by Inventor Edwin Francis Tattam

Edwin Francis Tattam has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240017908
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and the storage of thermally labile goods such as pharmaceuticals, and to a container system and apparatus (40) employing a total loss evaporation agent such as dry ice. In particular, but not necessarily restricted thereto, the present invention relates to a container system and apparatus (40) for the transportation and the temperature controlled storage of ultra-low temperature, low volume, high value goods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Edwin Francis TATTAM, Richard Darren WOOD, Jack WALTON, James Nathan JARVIS, Sean James AUSTERBERRY, Ross Malcom BEECH, Adam DELDERFIELD
  • Publication number: 20230415449
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and storage of goods and, in particular, to a box or box-like transport container formed of corrugated board or laminated board that can provide a high degree of thermal insulation. More particularly, the present invention relates to board for the use in such storage containers formed from such board that comprise a box or box-like container, being a hand-held container or a pallet shipper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Edwin Francis TATTAM, Baptiste KUHN, Padriac Thomas O'HARA
  • Publication number: 20230271750
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and storage of goods, to a modular container for shipping and handling cargo and to a storage system therefor, and to such a container that may be easily assembled or disassembled. In particular, but not necessarily restricted thereto, the present invention relates to a system for the transportation and storage of palletized goods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Edwin Francis TATTAM, James Nathan JARVIS
  • Publication number: 20230227234
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and storage of goods and to temperature control systems for such, commonly referred to as cold chain systems or distribution. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system, apparatus and a method for a wet cold chain distribution system. There is a growing concern with the over-use of plastics in the packaging industry and the present invention seeks to provide a wet distribution box having being formed from a cardboard blank. The present invention seeks to provide a solution to the problems addressed above. The present invention also seeks to provide a temperature controlled transport/storage assembly that can be made from cardboard and recycled materials and be further re-used or recycled in due course.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventor: Edwin Francis TATTAM
  • Publication number: 20220290908
    Abstract: The present invention relates to temperature control packages, such as coolant packages that are used to maintain a product within a narrow temperature range, a method of making the same and a system. In particular, the present invention relates to temperature control elements and temperature control packages which can be readily manufactured from natural materials and be capable of being readily recycled. Phase Change Material (PCM) technology allows one to configure, vis-a-vis logistics, a mixture of PCM components, to maintain an insulated box or container over a prescribed period—typically from 12-120 hours—within a prescribed temperature range taking into account, the volume and weight of the particular good being transported, the nature of the container, the season, the climate likely to be encountered, the anticipated route (air/sea/land) container configuration and hemisphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Edwin Francis Tattam, Padraic Thomas O'Hara, Baptiste Kuhn
  • Patent number: 11254485
    Abstract: An insulating transport/storage container for transporting/storing temperature sensitive materials, with a generally tubular wall element defining a load volume between first and second apertures at either end thereof, the tubular wall element having an axis. First and second closures operate to close first and second apertures and fastening means operable to secure said first and second closures. The tubular wall element comprises a multiple-layer winding of single-sided corrugated sheet, with the layers coupled together whereby to define a high level of thermal resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: SOFTBOX SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventor: Edwin Francis Tattam
  • Publication number: 20200262637
    Abstract: An insulating transport/storage container for transporting/storing temperature sensitive materials, with a generally tubular wall element defining a load volume between first and second apertures at either end thereof, the tubular wall element having an axis. First and second closures operate to close first and second apertures and fastening means operable to secure said first and second closures. The tubular wall element comprises a multiple-layer winding of single-sided corrugated sheet, with the layers coupled together whereby to define a high level of thermal resistance; and, wherein, upon securement by way of the fastening means, the closures are brought together with respect to the tubular wall element at the ends thereof about mutually contacting areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Edwin Francis Tattam
  • Patent number: 10442567
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and storage of goods and to a transport and storage system and, in particular, a system for the transportation and storage of goods such as palletized goods and self-standing goods. The present invention seeks to provide a system that can enable goods to be securely and reliably horizontally, vertically and offset stacked, despite different sizes of goods and support members therefor, such as pallets, whereby wasted volumes arising from the presence of irregular loads, pallets or pallets of different levels or different load ratings in storage and transport can be minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: SOFTBOX SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventors: Edwin Francis Tattam, Ross Malcolm Beech, James Nathan Jarvis
  • Publication number: 20190300254
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and storage of goods and to a transport and storage system and in particular, but not necessarily restricted thereto, a system for the transportation and storage of goods such as palletised goods and self-standing goods. The present invention seeks to provide a system that can enable goods to be securely and reliably horizontally, vertically and offset stacked, despite different sizes of goods and support members therefor, such as pallets, whereby wasted volumes arising from the presence of irregular loads, pallets or pallets of different levels or different load ratings in storage and transport can be minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: 2nd Level Global Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Edwin Francis Tattam, Mark Hammond, Peter Pastides
  • Patent number: 9718608
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport container which provides mechanical and thermal stability for a load and which container is fabricated as the container is loaded. In particular, the present invention relates to a container which can be readily transported on aircraft, such as an aircraft container. In the field of logistics, that is the field of movement and supply of produce and materials, in particular in the transport of intermediate and finished products, containers have been developed which safely protect from physical damage a wide variety of product. Food and pharmaceutical products not only need protection from physical shock and pressures but also require temperature stability during transportation; otherwise goods can be damaged and be unusable, whether such damage is apparent or not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: SOFTBOX SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventors: Edwin Francis Tattam, Richard William Jones
  • Publication number: 20170203875
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and storage of goods and to a transport and storage system and, in particular, a system for the transportation and storage of goods such as palletized goods and self-standing goods. The present invention seeks to provide a system that can enable goods to be securely and reliably horizontally, vertically and offset stacked, despite different sizes of goods and support members therefor, such as pallets, whereby wasted volumes arising from the presence of irregular loads, pallets or pallets of different levels or different load ratings in storage and transport can be minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Edwin Francis Tattam, Ross Malcolm Beech, James Nathan Jarvis
  • Patent number: 8763423
    Abstract: A temperature control system for a cargo container, including a foldable sleeve having first and second major planes and at least one temperature control pack, the sleeve being attached prior to first use to a major plane of an inside wall of the container operable to retain a temperature control pack within, to maintain a temperature of an atmosphere within the container when closed by virtue of heat transfer with the atmosphere of the container; and to prevent contact with any product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Softbox Systems Ltd.
    Inventor: Edwin Francis Tattam
  • Publication number: 20130020309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a temperature control system for cartons, such as transport cartons which are employed to transport goods in aircraft, and to cartons fitted with the same. Food and pharmaceutical products require temperature stability during transportation; otherwise goods can be damaged and be unusable, whether such damage is apparent or not. Goods can be transported in tropical heat, packaged and may be left on runways at extreme temperatures and then placed within a hold where low pressures and low temperatures exist during flight. The invention seeks to provide a simple to fabricate temperature control system for a carton which can retain goods reliably at a specified temperature. The invention also provides a powered monitor system is provided whereby to ensure that extreme temperature excursions in transport can be provided by a simple to use container insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: SOFTBOX SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventors: Edwin Francis Tattam, Arthur Smith-Fitchett
  • Publication number: 20120072046
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport container which provides mechanical and thermal stability for a load and which container is fabricated as the container is loaded. In particular, the present invention relates to a temperature control system for a container which can be readily transported on aircraft, such as an aircraft container. In the field of logistics, that is the field of movement and supply of produce and materials, in particular in the transport of intermediate and finished products, containers have been developed which safely protect from physical damage a wide variety of product. Food and pharmaceutical products not only need protection from physical shock and pressures but also require temperature stability during transportation; otherwise goods can be damaged and be unusable, whether such damage is apparent or not.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: SOFTBOX SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventor: Edwin Francis Tattam
  • Publication number: 20100301057
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport container which provides mechanical and thermal stability for a load and which container is fabricated as the container is loaded. In particular, the present invention relates to a container which can be readily transported on aircraft, such as an aircraft container. In the field of logistics, that is the field of movement and supply of produce and materials, in particular in the transport of intermediate and finished products, containers have been developed which safely protect from physical damage a wide variety of product. Food and pharmaceutical products not only need protection from physical shock and pressures but also require temperature stability during transportation; otherwise goods can be damaged and be unusable, whether such damage is apparent or not.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: SOFTBOX SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventors: Edwin Francis Tattam, Richard William Jones
  • Patent number: 6609628
    Abstract: A transport container is provided that includes a rigid liner collapsible in a direction transecting a vertical axis of the container, such that the container is configurable between a non-collapsed state configured to hold transportable contents therein, and at least partially collapsed state configured for compact storage of the container when empty an elastic insulation means configured to surround the liner, and one of more rigid insulating plugs configured for insertion inside the liner when the container is in its non-collapsed state. Such a transport container is easy to store when empty, can be composed of materials that can be recycled, and may have components that are easy to manufacture and to assemble. The container may possess a space efficient outer shape when full of transportable products, so that the number of containers that can be transported per given transit space may be maximized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Edwin Francis Tattam
  • Publication number: 20010030194
    Abstract: A transport container comprises:
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Applicant: Courier Cool Limited
    Inventor: Edwin Francis Tattam
  • Patent number: 6234341
    Abstract: A transport container comprises an insulating block. A plurality of layers of flexible insulating foam material form sides of the container and are mounted on the block which closes one end of the container. A pressure envelope applies pressure around the exterior of the sides and the block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Inventor: Edwin Francis Tattam
  • Patent number: 6089038
    Abstract: A transport container comprising a plurality of layers (4) of flexible insulating material, an envelope (2) containing said layers (4) and shrunk against said layers (4), and a latent cavity (14) within the layers of flexible insulating material and openable to receive a product (16) to be transported in the transport container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventor: Edwin Francis Tattam