Patents by Inventor Malcolm Thomas

Malcolm Thomas 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).

  • Patent number: 11326718
    Abstract: A post in combination with a line connector for holding a line in an elevated disposition for supporting vines. The line connector has an arcuate body, an opening into the body, resilient connective edges, a recess, and a line clip. The upper part of the post is within the opening of the line connector. The resilient connective edges of the line connector hold the line connector securely against the post. The line is held by the recess and line clip of the line connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas
  • Patent number: 11220306
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bicycle carrier having a support mast, an elongate support member extending from the support mast, and a fork crown cradle disposed along the elongate support member. The fork crown cradle is for receiving a fork crown of a bicycle. The cradle includes at least one member extending angularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate support member and at least one tine extending angularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate support member. The at least one member and the at least one tine of the fork crown cradle are spaced-apart so as to allow the fork crown to be received by the fork crown cradle. A head tube of the bicycle is disposed adjacent to the at least one tine of the fork crown cradle. The at least one member of the fork crown cradle is disposed between fork tubes of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: North Shore Racks Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas Hammond
  • Publication number: 20200172185
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bicycle carrier having a support mast, an elongate support member extending from the support mast, and a fork crown cradle disposed along the elongate support member. The fork crown cradle is for receiving a fork crown of a bicycle. The cradle includes at least one member extending angularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate support member and at least one tine extending angularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate support member. The at least one member and the at least one tine of the fork crown cradle are spaced-apart so as to allow the fork crown to be received by the fork crown cradle. A head tube of the bicycle is disposed adjacent to the at least one tine of the fork crown cradle. The at least one member of the fork crown cradle is disposed between fork tubes of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: North Shore Racks Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas Hammond
  • Patent number: 10597101
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bicycle carrier having a support mast, an elongate support member extending from the support mast, and a cradle disposed along the elongate support member. The cradle is for receiving a fork crown of a bicycle. The cradle includes a first hook member extending angularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate support member and a second hook member extending angularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate support member. The first hook member and the second hook member are spaced-apart so as to allow the fork crown to be received by the cradle. A head tube of the bicycle is disposed between the first hook member and the second hook member. The first hook member and the second hook member are disposed between fork tubes of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: North Shore Racks Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas Hammond
  • Publication number: 20180370587
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bicycle carrier having a support mast, an elongate support member extending from the support mast, and a cradle disposed along the elongate support member. The cradle is for receiving a fork crown of a bicycle. The cradle includes a first hook member extending angularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate support member and a second hook member extending angularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate support member. The first hook member and the second hook member are spaced-apart so as to allow the fork crown to be received by the cradle. A head tube of the bicycle is disposed between the first hook member and the second hook member. The first hook member and the second hook member are disposed between fork tubes of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: North Shore Racks, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas Hammond
  • Patent number: 9862439
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bicycle carrier having a support mast, an elongate support member extending from the support mast, and a cradle disposed along the elongate support member. The cradle is for receiving a fork crown of a bicycle. The cradle includes a first hook member extending angularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate support member and a second hook member extending angularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate support member. The first hook member and the second hook member are spaced-apart so as to allow the fork crown to be received by the cradle. A head tube of the bicycle is disposed between the first hook member and the second hook member. The first hook member and the second hook member are disposed between fork tubes of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: North Shore Racks, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas Hammond
  • Publication number: 20130327802
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bicycle carrier having a support mast, an elongate support member extending from the support mast, and a cradle disposed along the elongate support member. The cradle is for receiving a fork crown of a bicycle. The cradle includes a first hook member extending angularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate support member and a second hook member extending angularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate support member. The first hook member and the second hook member are spaced-apart so as to allow the fork crown to be received by the cradle. A head tube of the bicycle is disposed between the first hook member and the second hook member. The first hook member and the second hook member are disposed between fork tubes of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas Hammond
  • Patent number: 8434655
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bicycle carrier having a support mast, an elongate support member extending from the support mast, and a cradle disposed along the elongate support member. The cradle is for receiving a fork crown of a bicycle. The cradle includes first and second tines which form at least part of a substantially U-shaped structure, and a third tine extending angularly away from the U-shaped structure so as to allow the fork crown to be received between the U-shaped structure and the third tine. A head tube of the bicycle is disposed between the first and second tines. The third tine is disposed between fork tubes of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas Hammond
  • Publication number: 20120262708
    Abstract: There is herein described an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of inspecting, identifying, and/or categorising defects on objects to be inspected using visible and/or non-visible wavelengths from infra-red to ultraviolet. More particularly, there is herein described a remotely controlled or autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle capable of inspecting, identifying, and/or categorising defects on objects to be inspected using visible and/or non-visible wavelengths from infra-red to ultraviolet and displaying information relating to said defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Cyberhawk Innovations Limited
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas Connolly
  • Publication number: 20110101060
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bicycle carrier having a support mast, an elongate support member extending from the support mast, and a cradle disposed along the elongate support member. The cradle is for receiving a fork crown of a bicycle. The cradle includes first and second tines which form at least part of a substantially U-shaped structure, and a third tine extending angularly away from the U-shaped structure so as to allow the fork crown to be received between the U-shaped structure and the third tine. A head tube of the bicycle is disposed between the first and second tines. The third tine is disposed between fork tubes of the bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas Hammond
  • Patent number: 7900802
    Abstract: A vehicle mounted bicycle carrier for transporting non-standard bicycle frame types, such as full suspension mountain bikes. The carrier typically is mounted to the hitch structure of a vehicle and is comprised of a vertical support mast, with a top mounted horizontal bar, containing cradles for hanging bicycles from their fork crowns in a vertical position, providing independent access. The cradle design turns the fork and handlebars to a degree that prevents interference with an adjacent bicycle's handlebars, thereby allowing the closest possible spacing. Lower down on the vertical support mast is a horizontal bar for securing the bicycle rear wheels, preventing the bicycles from swinging freely on the cradles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas Hammond
  • Patent number: D791977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: NZ TUBE MILLS LIMITED
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas
  • Patent number: D792614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: NZ TUBE MILLS LIMITED
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas
  • Patent number: D939729
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: NZ TUBE MILLS LIMITED
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas
  • Patent number: D940907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: NZ Tube Mills Limited
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas
  • Patent number: D940908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: NZ Tube Mills Limited
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas
  • Patent number: D942050
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: NZ Tube Mills Limited
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas
  • Patent number: D947662
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: NZ TUBE MILLS LIMITED
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas
  • Patent number: D949439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: NZ TUBE MILLS LIMITED
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas
  • Patent number: D963200
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: NZ Tube Mills Limited
    Inventor: Malcolm Thomas