Patents by Inventor Robert Bruce Tiller

Robert Bruce Tiller 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: 11254492
    Abstract: The present invention provides a collapsible intermodal container stacker, comprising: a stationary section and a movable section disposed adjacent the stationary section. The stationary section comprises: a substantially upright planar face part; and a side wall securing device configured to operatively connect to a first side wall of a collapsible intermodal container and to secure the first side wall in use against or with respect to the planar face part. The movable section comprises: a track extending substantially perpendicular to the planar face part; a carriage engaged with and movable along the track, the carriage being configured to attach to a second side wall of the collapsible intermodal container in use; and a lower wall moving device configured to operatively connect to a lower wall of the collapsible intermodal container and to move the lower wall in use such that the lower wall pivots upwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: SPECTAINER PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Nicholas Oliver Press, Robert Bruce Tiller, Stephen Richard Hill, Daniel Graham Salmon, Lior Hershkovitz
  • Patent number: 11235921
    Abstract: A collapsible intermodal container includes first and second opposing side walls, the first side wall extending substantially parallel to the second side wall. Each of the first and second side walls having a lower end portion and an upper end portion. An upper wall is hingedly attached to the upper end portion of the first side wall, and a lower wall is hingedly attached to the lower end portion of the second side wall. In an erected configuration of the container, the upper wall extends from the upper end portion of the first side wall to the upper end portion of the second side wall, and the lower wall extends from the lower end portion of the second side wall to the lower end portion of the first side wall, such that the first and second side walls are spaced apart by a first distance to define an interior for storing goods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: SPECTAINER PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Nicholas Oliver Press, Robert Bruce Tiller, Stephen Richard Hill, Daniel Graham Salmon, Lior Hershkovitz
  • Patent number: 11161686
    Abstract: A collapsible intermodal container includes first and second opposing parallel side walls, and an upper wall and a lower wall. The container has an erected configuration in which the upper wall extends from an upper end portion of the first side wall to an upper end portion of the second side wall, and the lower wall extends from a lower end portion of the second side wall to a lower end portion of the first side wall. In a collapsed configuration, the upper wall extends downwardly from the upper end portion of the first side wall to the lower end portion of the first side wall, and the lower wall extends upwardly from the lower end portion of the second side wall to the upper end portion of the second side wall. Front and rear end assemblies close front and rear ends of the container in the erected configuration and are engageable with the second side wall to secure the first side wall with respect to the second side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Spectainer Pty Limited
    Inventors: Nicholas Oliver Press, Robert Bruce Tiller, Stephen Richard Hill, Daniel Graham Salmon, Lior Hershkovitz
  • Publication number: 20210171279
    Abstract: The present invention provides a collapsible intermodal container stacker, comprising: a stationary section and a movable section disposed adjacent the stationary section. The stationary section comprises: a substantially upright planar face part; and a side wall securing device configured to operatively connect to a first side wall of a collapsible intermodal container and to secure the first side wall in use against or with respect to the planar face part. The movable section comprises: a track extending substantially perpendicular to the planar face part; a carriage engaged with and movable along the track, the carriage being configured to attach to a second side wall of the collapsible intermodal container in use; and a lower wall moving device configured to operatively connect to a lower wall of the collapsible intermodal container and to move the lower wall in use such that the lower wall pivots upwards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas Oliver Press, Robert Bruce Tiller, Stephen Richard Hill, Daniel Graham Salmon, Lior Hershkovitz
  • Publication number: 20200079582
    Abstract: The invention provides a collapsible intermodal container (10, 10?, 10?), comprising: first and second opposing side walls (12, 14), the first side wall (12) extending substantially parallel to the second side wall (14), each of the first and second side walls (12, 14) having a lower end portion (12b, 14b) and an upper end portion (12a, 14a); an upper wall (16) hingedly attached to the upper end portion (12b) of the first side wall (12); and a lower wall (18) hingedly attached to the lower end portion (14a) of the second side wall (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas Oliver Press, Robert Bruce Tiller, Stephen Richard Hill, Daniel Graham Salmon, Lior Hershkovitz
  • Publication number: 20200079583
    Abstract: The present invention provides a collapsible intermodal container stacker, comprising: a stationary section and a movable section disposed adjacent the stationary section. The stationary section comprises: a substantially upright planar face part; and a side wall securing device configured to operatively connect to a first side wall of a collapsible intermodal container and to secure the first side wall in use against or with respect to the planar face part. The movable section comprises: a track extending substantially perpendicular to the planar face part; a carriage engaged with and movable along the track, the carriage being configured to attach to a second side wall of the collapsible intermodal container in use; and a lower wall moving device configured to operatively connect to a lower wall of the collapsible intermodal container and to move the lower wall in use such that the lower wall pivots upwards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas Oliver Press, Robert Bruce Tiller, Stephen Richard Hill, Daniel Graham Salmon, Lior Hershkovitz
  • Publication number: 20200071069
    Abstract: The present invention provides a collapsible intermodal container (10, 10?, 10?), comprising: first and second opposing parallel side walls (12, 14), the first side wall (14) being connected to the second side wall (12) such that the collapsible intermodal container is configurable between an erected configuration in which the first and second side walls (12, 14) are spaced apart by a first distance (D1) to define an interior for storing goods, and a collapsed configuration in which the first and second side walls (12, 14) are spaced apart by a second distance (D2) which is less than the first distance (D1). The collapsible intermodal container (10, 10?, 10?) further comprises front and rear end assemblies (24, 26) for closing front and rear ends of the container in the erected configuration and for controlling access to the interior, each of the front and rear end assemblies (24, 26) being hingedly attached to the first side wall (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas Oliver Press, Robert Bruce Tiller, Stephen Richard Hill, Daniel Graham Salmon, Lior Hershkovitz
  • Patent number: 9901087
    Abstract: A hand reel (10) for a fishing line. The reel (10) including a body (11) and a retaining member (12). The body (11) defines a channel (15) for receiving the fishing line. The retaining member (12) is attached to, or forms part of, the body (11). The retaining member (11) includes a lip portion (17) operable between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the lip portion (17) cooperates with the body (11) to substantially enclose the channel (15). In the open position, the lip (17) portion allows access to the channel (15).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Tiller & Tiller Pty Limited
    Inventors: Robert Bruce Tiller, Brandon Liew
  • Publication number: 20160044904
    Abstract: A hand reel (10) for a fishing line. The reel (10) including a body (11) and a retaining member (12). The body (11) defines a channel (15) for receiving the fishing line. The retaining member (12) is attached to, or forms part of the body (11). The retaining member (11) includes a lip portion (17) operable between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the lip portion (17) cooperates with the body (11) to substantially enclose the channel (15). In the open position, the lip (17) portion allows access to the channel (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Bruce TILLER, Brandon LIEW
  • Patent number: 6625088
    Abstract: A pin display first embodiment utilizes a cammed two differently dimensioned cam to press a pin support forward to make it even or clear it, followed by a flattened portion to enable a pin support to move back into gentle contact with a belt having raised numerals which generally advance based upon a continuously driven motor. A third position on the cam brings the pin support forward to a third, rest position away from the belt and at which the mechanism rests, typically for one minute. The subject matter can be time, temperature, barometric pressure, or for symbols and pictures for a story telling application. The device can be configured to display any dimensional image and can present a sequence of images. A pin display of a second embodiment of the invention utilizes push-pull solenoids to control pre-specified segmented areas of pins to an outward or inward position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Daka Development Ltd. (Hong Kong Corporation)
    Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Robert Bruce Tiller
  • Patent number: D624349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Shriro Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Robert Bruce Tiller, Joseph Ormrod, Joshua Morabito
  • Patent number: D631685
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Shriro Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Robert Bruce Tiller, Joseph Ormrod, Joshua Morabito
  • Patent number: D631686
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Shriro Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Robert Bruce Tiller, Joseph Ormrod, Joshua Morabito
  • Patent number: D706385
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Tiller & Tiller Pty Limited
    Inventor: Robert Bruce Tiller