Patents by Inventor Peter Nathan
Peter Nathan 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).
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Publication number: 20240068503Abstract: A clamp device for clamping a boom hinge rail 12 of gantry crane in-situ comprises a cap portion 14 slidably mounted on a base portion 13 and secured together by a Locking bolt 15, the cap portion 14 comprising a body 18 and a nose 19 which extends laterally outwardly from the body 18 along a nose axis. The clamp portion 13 and the body 18 of the cap portion 14 comprise complementary opposed arcuate mating surfaces 21, 22 which permit rotational movement to the cap portion 14 relative to the base portion 13 about an axis P which extends perpendicular to the 10 nose axis. The base and cap portions 13, 14 of the clamp always engage each other regardless of the position of the nose of the clamp, so that forces applied to the nose 19 of the clamp 10 by the rail 12 are directly applied to the base portion 13 of the clamp 10, thereby providing a clamp which is less prone to failure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2020Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: GANTRY RAILING LTD.Inventors: Reece George HALLING, Alexander Daniel Barrons NELSON, Peter Nathan BYGRAVE
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Publication number: 20220282430Abstract: A rail fastening device (10) comprises a clip 16 and a washer (17) for fastening to a rail support (12) by an upstanding bolt 14 having a nut (15), which can be tightened to lock the device (10) in position. The clip (16) and washer (17) comprise respective apertures (18), (19) for receiving the bolt (14). The washer (17) is adapted to rotate as the nut (15) is tightened until a formation on the washer (17) abuts an upstanding formation (24) on the rear of the clip (16) at point A, whereupon continued tightening of the nut (15) causes the washer (17) to pivot at point A around an offset axis, so as to bring the bolt (14) into contact with a front surface (18F) of the clip aperture (18). Further tightening of the nut (15) pivots the washer (17) to a point where any displacement force applied to the clip (16) by the rail is applied directly to the bolt (14) and not to the washer (17). In this manner, the risk of the washer failing, or bolt (14) bending is avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2020Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventor: Peter Nathan BYGRAVE
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Publication number: 20210319619Abstract: A method of analyzing ergonomics includes calculating a three-dimensional skeletal model. The method further includes scoring the three-dimensional skeletal model. The method further includes storing the score with the skeletal identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Martin Alexander Szarski, Peter Nathan Steele, Johanna Louise Austin
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Patent number: 11062404Abstract: The method and device of the present disclosure can determine energy or cost savings of a climate control system, such as can be attributed to a treatment that has been incorporated into a climate control system.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2013Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Powertron Global, LLCInventors: Peter Nathan Albee, Kevin Carriere
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Patent number: 10947092Abstract: A rail fastening device (100) comprises a lower plate (11) and an upper plate (12) provided with a pair of clips (13) for engaging the rail 16, the upper plate (12) being fastened to the lower plate (11) by a pair of fastening bolts (19) which extend through respective apertures (20) in the upper plate (12), the fastening bolts (19) being slidably mounted to the lower plate (11) for movement in a direction which, in use, extends transverse the rail (16). A jacking bolt (31) is arranged to lift the upper plate away from the lower plate as the bolt (31) is tightened and vice-versa. An alignment bolt extends 33 laterally between the upper and lower plates (11), (12) and is rotatable to displace the upper plate (12) laterally relative to the lower plate (11). A levelling bolt (102) threadably engaged with the lower plate is arranged to lift the lower plate (11) away from the surface on which the device (100) is seated as the bolt (102) is tightened and vice-versa.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2016Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Inventors: Peter Nathan Bygrave, Stephen David Engert
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Patent number: 10604384Abstract: There is proposed a rail member [see: 102] comprising a resiliently flexible elongate substrate comprising first and second major surfaces, the member comprising at least one channel formation [see: 202] formed transversally relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongate substrate across at least one of the first or second major surfaces, according to a first embodiment, an insert [see: 304] is positioned between the first and second major surfaces; according to a second embodiment, an insert [see: 304] ex tends longitudinally along the member.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: GANTRY RAILING LTD.Inventor: Peter Nathan Bygrave
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Patent number: 10445873Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing an automated validation of a condition of assembly for a structure. A plurality of images of the structure are registered to a computer model of the structure in which an image in the plurality of images captures a portion of the structure. Each image in the plurality of images is segmented based on registration of the plurality of images to the computer model to form a plurality of image sections. A final score is generated for the condition of assembly of the structure based on whether each image section in the plurality of image sections meets a corresponding condition in which the final score indicates whether the condition of assembly is valid.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Martin Szarski, Phillip Haeusler, David Michael Bain, Richard Bain, Andrew K. Glynn, Peter Nathan Steele
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Patent number: 10207787Abstract: A method for drawing a flexible sleeve over an elongated mandrel includes placing a ring within a lumen of the sleeve. A first end of the sleeve is fixed against movement relative to a first end of the mandrel. A first end portion of the sleeve is inverted over a first end portion of the mandrel so as to define a circumferential cuff in the sleeve, and the ring is positioned concentrically within the circumferential cuff. Using, e.g., a magnet, the ring is then urged longitudinally along the mandrel and toward an opposite, second end thereof, such that the sleeve is inverted over at least an outer surface of the mandrel.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2015Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Luke Fletcher, Ashleigh Raoul Nesbit, Dominic Wierzbicki, Richard Bain, Andrew Klimovski, Peter Nathan Steele, Martin Szarski, Peter Lockett, Manning Scarfe
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Publication number: 20180240226Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing an automated validation of a condition of assembly for a structure. A plurality of images of the structure are registered to a computer model of the structure in which an image in the plurality of images captures a portion of the structure. Each image in the plurality of images is segmented based on registration of the plurality of images to the computer model to form a plurality of image sections. A final score is generated for the condition of assembly of the structure based on whether each image section in the plurality of image sections meets a corresponding condition in which the final score indicates whether the condition of assembly is valid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Martin Szarski, Phillip Haeusler, David Michael Bain, Richard Bain, Andrew K. Glynn, Peter Nathan Steele
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Publication number: 20180222726Abstract: A rail fastening device (100) comprises a lower plate (11) and an upper plate (12) provided with a pair of clips (13) for engaging the rail 16, the upper plate (12) being fastened to the lower plate (11) by a pair of fastening bolts (19) which extend through respective apertures (20) in the upper plate (12), the fastening bolts (19) being slidably mounted to the lower plate (11) for movement in a direction which, in use, extends transverse the rail (16). A jacking bolt (31) is arranged to lift the upper plate away from the lower plate as the bolt (31) is tightened and vice-versa. An alignment bolt extends 33 laterally between the upper and lower plates (11), (12) and is rotatable to displace the upper plate (12) laterally relative to the lower plate (11). A levelling bolt (102) threadably engaged with the lower plate is arranged to lift the lower plate (11) away from the surface on which the device (100) is seated as the bolt (102) is tightened and vice-versa.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Peter Nathan BYGRAVE, Stephen David ENGERT
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Publication number: 20170247233Abstract: There is proposed a rail member [see: 102] comprising a resiliently flexible elongate substrate comprising first and second major surfaces, the member comprising at least one channel formation [see: 202] formed transversally relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongate substrate across at least one of the first or second major surfaces, according to a first embodiment, an insert [see: 304] is positioned between the first and second major surfaces; according to a second embodiment, an insert [see: 304] ex tends longitudinally along the member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventor: Peter Nathan Bygrave
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Publication number: 20170129583Abstract: A method for drawing a flexible sleeve over an elongated mandrel includes placing a ring within a lumen of the sleeve. A first end of the sleeve is fixed against movement relative to a first end of the mandrel. A first end portion of the sleeve is inverted over a first end portion of the mandrel so as to define a circumferential cuff in the sleeve, and the ring is positioned concentrically within the circumferential cuff. Using, e.g., a magnet, the ring is then urged longitudinally along the mandrel and toward an opposite, second end thereof, such that the sleeve is inverted over at least an outer surface of the mandrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Luke Fletcher, Ashleigh Raoul Nesbit, Dominic Wierzbicki, Richard Bain, Andrew Klimovski, Peter Nathan Steele, Martin Szarski, Peter Lockett, Manning Scarfe
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Publication number: 20140207501Abstract: The method and device of the present disclosure can determine energy or cost savings of a climate control system, such as can be attributed to a treatment that has been incorporated into a climate control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Powertron Global, LLCInventors: Peter Nathan Albee, Kevin Carriere
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Publication number: 20140124041Abstract: A device is provided for plugging a hole in a membrane. The device comprises a cap including a chamber for storing compressed gas, an inflatable bladder connected to the cap and a first conduit via which fluid can escape from a distal side of the membrane whilst the device is inserted into the hole. The device further comprises a first control means for controlling the escaping fluid through the device, a second conduit via which a compressed gas can flow from the chamber into the inflatable bladder and a second control means for controlling the flow of compressed gas from the chamber into the bladder. The bladder is arranged to be inserted at least partially through the hole in the membrane in a non-inflated state and at least partially inflated after it has been inserted therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventor: Peter Nathan
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Patent number: 8190272Abstract: A method and apparatus may be present for inspecting an object. A plurality of locations associated with a plurality of operations performed by a tool on the object may be tracked. The plurality of locations is tracked while the plurality of operations is performed on the object. A path for the tool may be mapped using the plurality of locations to form a tool path. The tool path may be compared to a model of the object.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Phillip John Crothers, Peter Nathan Steele, Geoffrey King Shun Lam
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Publication number: 20100153058Abstract: A method and apparatus may be present for inspecting an object. A plurality of locations associated with a plurality of operations performed by a tool on the object may be tracked. The plurality of locations is tracked while the plurality of operations is performed on the object. A path for the tool may be mapped using the plurality of locations to form a tool path. The tool path may be compared to a model of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Phillip John Crothers, Peter Nathan Steele, Geoffrey King Shun Lam