Patents by Inventor Andrew Karl Diehl
Andrew Karl Diehl 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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Patent number: 10953848Abstract: Variable behaviour control mechanism with a variety of motion characteristics, the mechanism comprising means to measure a plurality of motion characteristics and to activate systems when a threshold of the motion characteristics is reached. The mechanism described is, for example, a vehicle seat belt and the mechanism minimises or prevents unwanted activation of line extension or retraction of the seat belt. A first mechanism is described where activation occurs between at least one primary system and at least one secondary system when a combination of the sensed motion characteristics achieves a threshold. A second mechanism is described where activation occurs between at least one primary system and at least one secondary system when at least one sensed motion characteristic achieves a threshold, the threshold being modified based on at least one further motion characteristic. A method of use of the above mechanisms is also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: EDDY CURRENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Peter Scott, Benjamin Woods, Lincoln Frost
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Patent number: 10940339Abstract: Described herein are energy absorbing apparatuses and methods of their use that utilize varying energy absorbing relationships between the apparatus members to absorb an energy input. The energy absorbing process occurs via a material forming process.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: EDDY CURRENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Dave Walters
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Patent number: 10873242Abstract: Described herein is a device comprising members in a kinematic relationship. The kinematic relationship is at least partially governed by at least one magnetically induced force that introduces a force threshold that, in effect, provides a threshold to part movement and confers a degree of hysteresis, preventing movement until a sufficiently large energizing force is applied. The effect may be further altered by use of an additional magnetically induced force interaction with at least one further member to urge or slow movement once started and/or to prevent movement once a new position is reached.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: EDDY CURRENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Christopher James Allington
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Publication number: 20200386285Abstract: Described herein is a system, method of use and Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL) apparatus using a system that governs a dynamic response between members causing a halt in relative motion between the members. Magnetic interactions, eddy current drag forces and centrifugal and/or inertial forces may provide various mechanisms of governing movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Christopher James Allington, Andrew Karl Diehl, Kevin A. Wright, Weston Hill, Dave Walters
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Publication number: 20200316447Abstract: This disclosure describes embodiments of novel line dispensing devices and methods for dispensing and retracting a line of a line dispensing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Christopher James Allington, Andrew Karl Diehl, Bruce John Robertson
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Patent number: 10794023Abstract: A longitudinal beam barrier system comprises a longitudinal beam and a post linked together via a fastener incorporating at least one deformable washer. The link is made in a releasable and tunable manner dependent on an applied force via the at least one deformable washer. Release may be made dependent on both the magnitude and direction of the force so that release may be a result of different release forces in different force angles. The deformable washer may be designed to transfer a longitudinal beam load force from a fastener to a post wall, the washer extending around the fastener and having a first face that bears on the fastener or a part thereof (or forms part of the fastener) and an opposing face that at least partly bears on a part of the post wall or walls. The washer is designed so that, in the event of an impact of sufficient force on the longitudinal beam, post, or fastener, the washer at least partly deforms allowing separation to occur between the post or posts and the longitudinal beam.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Holmes Solutions LPInventors: Christopher James Allington, Andrew Karl Diehl, Andrew Sarratt, Emerson Ryder, Ken Readman, Nathan King
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Publication number: 20200304011Abstract: Described herein is a transmission mechanism and an associated method of use for braking relative movement between members, movement and braking of the members being directed through one or more transmission elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Weston Hill, Dave Walters
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Patent number: 10774887Abstract: Described herein is a system, method of use and Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL) apparatus using a system that governs a dynamic response between members causing a halt in relative motion between the members. Magnetic interactions, eddy current drag forces and centrifugal and/or inertial forces may provide various mechanisms of governing movement.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: EDDY CURRENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Christopher James Allington, Andrew Karl Diehl, Kevin A. Wright, Weston Hill, Dave Walters
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Publication number: 20200261810Abstract: Described herein is an assembly and methods of use thereof for controlling or governing the relative speed of motion between the assembly parts via eddy current formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Kevin A. Wright
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Publication number: 20200251975Abstract: Described herein are latching devices where relative speed of movement between members is in part controlled or reduced via eddy current formation and in part controlled or relative motion stopped via a latch arrangement. Various embodiments are described, one being use of a conductive member; at least one magnetic field and a latch member that, prior to latching, moves independently to the at least one conductive member. A kinematic relationship exists between the conductive member and at least one magnetic field that enables the conductive member to move at a different speed relative to the magnetic field on application of an energizing force, thereby inducing an eddy current drag force by relative movement of the conductive member in the magnetic field. The eddy current drag force resulting causes movement of the conductive member causing the conductive member to engage the latch member thereby halting movement between the at least one conductive member and the at least one latch member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Christopher James Allington, Kevin Andrew Wright
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Patent number: 10693360Abstract: Described herein is a transmission mechanism and an associated method of use for braking relative movement between members, movement and braking of the members being directed through one or more transmission elements.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: EDDY CURRENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Weston Hill, Dave Walters
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Publication number: 20200155874Abstract: An eddy-current mechanism including a rotor rotatable about a rotor axis at least one electrically conductive material coupled to the rotor for rotation therewith, at least one magnet configured to apply a magnetic field extending at least partially orthogonal to the plane of rotation of the conductive member, and characterised in that upon rotation of the rotor, the conductive member is configured to move at least partially radially from the rotor axis into the applied magnetic field.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Christopher James Allington, Andrew Karl Diehl, Bruce John Robertson
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Publication number: 20200141076Abstract: The present invention relates to posts, carriages, methods of manufacturing the components and their assembly into a barrier. The invention also includes a Z post attachment includes an attachment tab 8.016 and end engagement flange 8.024, 8.026 adapted to engage the end of the post. The arrangement can include a delineator 8.030 which is skew in relation to the tab 8.016, so as to provide reflector faces 8.032 which face oncoming traffic.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Industrial Galvanizers Corporation Pty LtdInventors: Terry Colquhoun, Hayden Wallace, Andrew Karl Diehl, Christopher James Allington, Chris Williamson, Mark Whiteside, Henry John Hare, Wouter Von Toor, Ryan Ayres, John Rafferty
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Patent number: 10603596Abstract: Described herein is an assembly and methods of use thereof for controlling or governing the relative speed of motion between the assembly parts via eddy current formation. The assembly and methods also may minimize the number of parts required and may minimize the number of moving parts thereby increasing the mechanical durability of the assembly compared to art designs that may have more moving parts and greater part complexity.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Eddy Current Limited PartnershipInventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Kevin A. Wright
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Patent number: 10594200Abstract: Described herein are latching devices where relative speed of movement between members is in part controlled or reduced via eddy current formation and in part controlled or relative motion stopped via a latch arrangement. Various embodiments are described, one being use of a conductive member; at least one magnetic field and a latch member that, prior to latching, moves independently to the at least one conductive member. A kinematic relationship exists between the conductive member and at least one magnetic field that enables the conductive member to move at a different speed relative to the magnetic field on application of an energizing force, thereby inducing an eddy current drag force by relative movement of the conductive member in the magnetic field. The eddy current drag force resulting causes movement of the conductive member causing the conductive member to engage the latch member thereby halting movement between the at least one conductive member and the at least one latch member.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: EDDY CURRENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Christopher James Allington, Kevin Andrew Wright
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Publication number: 20200036277Abstract: Described herein is a device comprising members in a kinematic relationship. The kinematic relationship is at least partially governed by at least one magnetic flux interaction that, in effect, may provide a tunable resistance to movement, changing the rate of relative movement between the members. In one embodiment, the device comprises a first member in a kinematic relationship with at least one further member to form a system. The system moves within a limited range of motion and the system interacts when an external energizing force is imposed on the system causing the members to respond due to their kinematic and dynamic characteristics and thereby creating relative motion between the members. The trigger member is coupled to the at least the first member and moves in response to a pre-determined system movement. When the trigger member moves, the trigger member imposes a braking action on the system or a member or members thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Christopher James Allington
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Patent number: 10544554Abstract: The present invention relates to posts, carriages, methods of manufacturing the components and their assembly into a barrier. The invention also includes a Z post attachment includes an attachment tab 8.016 and end engagement flange 8.024, 8.026 adapted to engage the end of the post. The arrangement can include a delineator 8.030 which is skew in relation to the tab 8.016, so as to provide reflector faces 8.032 which face oncoming traffic.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2019Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Industrial Galvanizers Corporation Pty Ltd.Inventors: Terry Colquhoun, Hayden Wallace, Andrew Karl Diehl, Christopher James Allington, Chris Williamson, Mark Whiteside, Henry John Hare, Wouter Von Toor, Ryan Ayres, John Rafferty
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Patent number: 10518115Abstract: An eddy-current braking mechanism including a rotor, rotatable about a rotor axis; at least one electrically conductive member coupled to the rotor for rotation therewith; at least one magnet configured to apply a magnetic field extending at least partially orthogonal to the plane of rotation of the conductive member, and characterised in that upon rotation of the rotor, the conductive member is configured to move at least partially radially from the rotor axis into the applied magnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2014Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Eddy Current Limited PartnershipInventors: Christopher James Allington, Andrew Karl Diehl, Bruce John Robertson
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Patent number: 10498210Abstract: Described herein is a device comprising members in a kinematic relationship. The kinematic relationship is at least partially governed by at least one magnetic flux interaction that, in effect, may provide a tunable resistance to movement, changing the rate of relative movement between the members. In one embodiment, the device comprises a first member in a kinematic relationship with at least one further member to form a system. The system moves within a limited range of motion and the system interacts when an external energizing force is imposed on the system causing the members to respond due to their kinematic and dynamic characteristics and thereby creating relative motion between the members. The trigger member is coupled to the at least the first member and moves in response to a pre-determined system movement. When the trigger member moves, the trigger member imposes a braking action on the system or a member or members thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2015Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: EDDY CURRENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Christopher James Allington
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Publication number: 20190257046Abstract: The present invention relates to posts, carriages, methods of manufacturing the components and their assembly into a barrier. The invention also includes a Z post attachment includes an attachment tab 8.016 and end engagement flange 8.024, 8.026 adapted to engage the end of the post. The arrangement can include a delineator 8.030 which is skew in relation to the tab 8.016, so as to provide reflector faces 8.032 which face oncoming traffic.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: Industrial Galvanizers Corporation Pty LtdInventors: Terry Colquhoun, Hayden Wallace, Andrew Karl Diehl, Christopher James Allington, Chris Williamson, Mark Whiteside, Henry John Hare, Wouter Von Toor, Ryan Ayres, John Rafferty