Patents by Inventor Cecil Gwilliam Jones

Cecil Gwilliam Jones 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).

  • Tie for reinforcing bars
    Patent number: 6128882
    Abstract: A tie device (1) is provided, for tying objects together, such as reinforcing bars (7, 8) prior to pouring concrete therearound. The tie device (1) comprises a pair of arms (2, 3) in a U- or V-shaped configuration, and has a hook (5, 6) at each end thereof. The hooks (5, 6) are designed to automatically interengage when brought together. An apparatus and method for tying the tie device (1) are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Ironbar Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Cecil Gwilliam Jones
  • Apparatus and method for tying at least two bars
    Patent number: 5913341
    Abstract: A tie device (1) is provided, for tying objects together, such as reinforcing bars (7, 8) prior to pouring concrete therearound. The tie device (1) comprises a pair of arms (2, 3) in a U- or V-shaped configuration, and has a hook (5, 6) at each end thereof. The hooks (5, 6) are designed to automatically interengage when brought together. An apparatus and method for tying the tie device (1) are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Ironbar Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Cecil Gwilliam Jones