Patents by Inventor Christopher James Allington
Christopher James Allington 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: 20230340786Abstract: Described herein is a coupling device, associated parts and a method of use thereof. In one aspect, a coupling device is described comprising a sleeve with an inner surface that encloses at least part of at least one elongated element to be coupled; and at least one deformation means fitted with interference between, and causing local deformation about, at least part of the inner surface of the sleeve and/or an adjacent outer surface of the at least one elongated element. A deformation means insertion tool, a coupling sleeve, a deformation means, and a method of coupling at least one element are also described. The described coupling device, associated parts and a method of use offer the ability to couple together different elements in a strong and/or ductile manner, coupling being tuneable as needed to suit the preferred application. The coupling described may overcome art issues associated with bulky size of coupling, in particular, radial protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Christopher James Allington, Andrew Karl Diehl, Peter John Scott, Benjamin Woods, James Gray Gibson
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Patent number: 11773595Abstract: Described herein is a coupling device, associated parts and a method of use thereof. In one aspect, a coupling device is described comprising a sleeve with an inner surface that encloses at least part of at least one elongated element to be coupled; and at least one deformation means fitted with interference between, and causing local deformation about, at least part of the inner surface of the sleeve and/or an adjacent outer surface of the at least one elongated element. A deformation means insertion tool, a coupling sleeve, a deformation means, and a method of coupling at least one element are also described. The described coupling device, associated parts and a method of use offer the ability to couple together different elements in a strong and/or ductile manner, coupling being tuneable as needed to suit the preferred application. The coupling described may overcome art issues associated with bulky size of coupling, in particular, radial protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Coupler Solutions LimitedInventors: Christopher James Allington, Andrew Karl Diehl, Peter John Scott, Benjamin Woods, James Gray Gibson
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Patent number: 11735992Abstract: 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: October 24, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: EDDY CURRENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Christopher James Allington
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Patent number: 11725387Abstract: Described herein is a coupling device, associated parts and a method of use thereof. In one aspect, a coupling device is described comprising a sleeve with an inner surface that encloses at least part of at least one elongated element to be coupled; and at least one deformation means fitted with interference between, and causing local deformation about, at least part of the inner surface of the sleeve and/or an adjacent outer surface of the at least one elongated element. A deformation means insertion tool, a coupling sleeve, a deformation means, and a method of coupling at least one element are also described. The described coupling device, associated parts and a method of use offer the ability to couple together different elements in a strong and/or ductile manner, coupling being tuneable as needed to suit the preferred application. The coupling described may overcome art issues associated with bulky size of coupling, in particular, radial protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Coupler Solutions LimitedInventors: Christopher James Allington, Andrew Karl Diehl, Peter John Scott, Benjamin Woods, James Gray Gibson
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Patent number: 11674276Abstract: Disclosed is a guardrail including a post and a longitudinal beam, the post and longitudinal beam being linked via at least one fastener and mounting plate. The mounting plate in one embodiment includes a rigid body configured to mate with the at least one fastener; and at least one deformable region or regions about or alongside the body that, in the event of an impact on the guardrail, bends and/or breaks thereby releasing the body from the remainder of the mounting plate and in doing so allowing the post and longitudinal beam to separate. A guardrail post including at least one fastener and at least one mounting plate is also described along with a mounting plate for use in a guardrail assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: TROY WHEELER CONTRACTING LIMITEDInventors: Christopher James Allington, Troy Douglas Wheeler, Matthew James Bradbury, Jason Joseph Looij
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Patent number: 11632016Abstract: 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: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: EDDY CURRENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Christopher James Allington
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Patent number: 11629466Abstract: A moving energy absorbing component includes an impact head including a base and upright projection. The base includes an axial orifice extending from a downstream entry point to an upstream exit point, through which an upstream terminus of an FTE rail is passed before the FTE rail is directly or indirectly connected to a releasable connection point coupled to a ground anchor. The impact head is connected via at least one beam to a post detacher element located downstream of the impact head a pre-determined distance therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Valmont Highway International Pty LimitedInventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Andrew Michael Sarratt, Kenneth Lloyd Readman, Alexander Peter Hannibal Newman, Andrew John Beale, Christopher James Allington, Leigh Robert Brown
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Publication number: 20230111414Abstract: 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 24, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Christopher James Allington
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Patent number: 11591760Abstract: In the above embodiment, the second leg distal end may be shaped to directly enter the slot, the distal end being aligned in a direction parallel and offset relative to the longitudinal cable axis. Also in the above embodiment, the first leg distal end may be shaped as an inverted U-shaped hook, the U-shaped hook being perpendicular and offset relative to the longitudinal cable axis and at least part of the post wall beneath the slot fits within the U-shaped hook once the hanger reaches the final seated position. The end shapes noted above are provided by way of example only and should not be seen as limiting.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2016Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: TROY WHEELER CONTRACTING LIMITEDInventors: Christopher James Allington, Matthew James Bradbury, Jason Joseph Looij, Troy Douglas Wheeler
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Publication number: 20230019168Abstract: 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: September 2, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Christopher James Allington, Andrew Karl Diehl, Kevin A. Wright, Weston Hill, Dave Walters
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Patent number: 11515776Abstract: 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: October 3, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: EDDY CURRENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Christopher James Allington
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Patent number: 11499596Abstract: 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: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: EDDY CURRENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Christopher James Allington, Andrew Karl Diehl, Kevin A. Wright, Weston Hill, Dave Walters
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Publication number: 20220349136Abstract: A moving energy absorbing component includes an impact head including a base and upright projection. The base includes an axial orifice extending from a downstream entry point to an upstream exit point, through which an upstream terminus of an FTE rail is passed before the FTE rail is directly or indirectly connected to a releasable connection point coupled to a ground anchor. The impact head is connected via at least one beam to a post detacher element located downstream of the impact head a pre-determined distance therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Andrew Karl DIEHL, Andrew Michael SARRATT, Kenneth Lloyd READMAN, Alexander Peter Hannibal NEWMAN, Andrew John Beale, Christopher James ALLINGTON, Leigh Robert BROWN
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Publication number: 20220325524Abstract: Described herein is a coupling device, associated parts and a method of use thereof. In one aspect, a coupling device is described comprising a sleeve with an inner surface that encloses at least part of at least one elongated element to be coupled; and at least one deformation means fitted with interference between, and causing local deformation about, at least part of the inner surface of the sleeve and/or an adjacent outer surface of the at least one elongated element. A deformation means insertion tool, a coupling sleeve, a deformation means, and a method of coupling at least one element are also described. The described coupling device, associated parts and a method of use offer the ability to couple together different elements in a strong and/or ductile manner, coupling being tuneable as needed to suit the preferred application. The coupling described may overcome art issues associated with bulky size of coupling, in particular, radial protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Christopher James Allington, Andrew Karl Diehl, Peter John Scott, Benjamin Woods, James Gray Gibson
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Patent number: 11434613Abstract: 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: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: 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: 11437903Abstract: 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: March 4, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: EDDY CURRENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Christopher James Allington, Kevin Andrew Wright
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Publication number: 20220274632Abstract: Described herein is a transport system and method of transporting objects including people between locations. The description also relates to urban and public transport systems for moving large numbers of people and freight or objects between locations. The description also relates to transport systems based on cable and rail elements and moving therebetween. Also described are junction mechanisms, switching and control systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2020Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Connor Read, Andrew Karl Diehl, Jamin Caleb Vollebregt, Peter John Scott, Christopher James Allington, Mark Harinui Thomson, Andrew Michael Sarratt, Mark Stewart Pritchard, Benjamin Mark Glossop, Emerson Patrick James Ryder, Benjamin Poulter
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Publication number: 20220231574Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Christopher James Allington
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Patent number: 11391006Abstract: A road safety rail system comprising at least one continuous rail, or a plurality of sequentially connected system rails, forming a main body of a barrier, which are supported above ground by one or more ground engaging posts, wherein the system also comprises a terminal end section (TES) having an upstream end and a downstream end, the TES including: a stationary component comprising one or more standard terminal end (STE)-rails at the downstream end connected to at least one formed terminal end (FTE)-rail located at the upstream end of the TES, the STE rails being supported at a set horizontal axis height above ground level by a plurality of posts; wherein the at least one FTE-rail(s)-include(s) a twist from a primarily vertical orientation to a primarily horizontal orientation; Wherein the at least one FTE rail(s) bends down from a set horizontal axis height Y above ground level to a horizontal axis height being at, or near ground level; a moving energy absorbing component comprising an impact head inclType: GrantFiled: January 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Valmont Highway International Pty LimitedInventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Andrew Michael Sarratt, Kenneth Lloyd Readman, Alexander Peter Hannibal Newman, Andrew John Beale, Christopher James Allington, Leigh Robert Brown
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Patent number: 11332935Abstract: Described herein is a coupling device, associated parts and a method of use thereof. In one aspect, a coupling device is described comprising a sleeve with an inner surface that encloses at least part of at least one elongated element to be coupled; and at least one deformation means fitted with interference between, and causing local deformation about, at least part of the inner surface of the sleeve and/or an adjacent outer surface of the at least one elongated element. A deformation means insertion tool, a coupling sleeve, a deformation means, and a method of coupling at least one element are also described. The described coupling device, associated parts and a method of use offer the ability to couple together different elements in a strong and/or ductile manner, coupling being tuneable as needed to suit the preferred application. The coupling described may overcome art issues associated with bulky size of coupling, in particular, radial protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Coupler Solutions LimitedInventors: Christopher James Allington, Andrew Karl Diehl, Peter John Scott, Benjamin Woods, James Gray Gibson