Patents by Inventor Christopher Nash Whybin

Christopher Nash Whybin 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: 11479409
    Abstract: An apparatus (10, 60) for storage of elongate elements, such as pipes, tubes and conduits. The apparatus (10, 60) includes a frame (12) that supports a plurality of trays (15, 63). The trays (15, 63) are arranged in two vertical columns of storage positions, except for the trays located at the top or bottom of the apparatus as they are moved about sprockets (71, 72) by a drive motor (73). Each tray (15, 63) is configured to support a plurality of elongate items. The trays (15, 63, which may embodied as cradles or racks, may be moved between a storage position and an access position, wherein in the access position, the elongate items can be accessed from substantially vertically above the tray (15, 63).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: JUSTOY PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Publication number: 20210094759
    Abstract: An apparatus (10, 60) for storage of elongate elements, such as pipes, tubes and conduits. The apparatus (10, 60) includes a frame (12) that supports a plurality of trays (15, 63). The trays (15, 63) are arranged in two vertical columns of storage positions, except for the trays located at the top or bottom of the apparatus as they are moved about sprockets (71, 72) by a drive motor (73). Each tray (15, 63) is configured to support a plurality of elongate items. The trays (15, 63, which may embodied as cradles or racks, may be moved between a storage position and an access position, wherein in the access position, the elongate items can be accessed from substantially vertically above the tray (15, 63).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Patent number: 10919697
    Abstract: A storage assembly (10) has a plurality of trays (14), each tray (14) being selectively moved from the storage position (FIG. 1) to an access position (FIG. 2). The assembly (10) includes a rack (12) which has a series of rails (13) at each end on which trays (14) are supported. The storage assembly (10) includes a loading device (16) including lifting arms (18). The lifting arms (18) support a cradle (20) that includes rails (22), and the cradle (20) is connected to the lifting arms (18) by rollers (23). The loading device (16) can access different trays (14) by being raised and lowered. Once the lifting device (16) is moved into position adjacent a tray (14), the tray can be moved from the stored position on the rack (12) to the access position on the cradle (20) via a drawing arm (35).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Patent number: 10604078
    Abstract: A retractable access device (1) adapted to be moved between a first contracted configuration and a second expanded configuration. The access device (1) includes a landing (2), at least one tread step (3), and a pair of linkage assemblies (4). Each linkage assembly (4) is pivotally attached to a respective side edge of each step (3), and includes a plurality of pivotally connected links to support and effect upward and downward movement of each tread step (3) relative to said landing (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Justoy Pty Limited
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Patent number: 10493799
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for fitting and/or removing wheel nuts. The apparatus (10) includes a base structure that supports a movable wheel engaging portion, the wheel engaging portion including a socket wrench (23) and a positioning device, wherein the positioning device can be used to locate the wheel engaging portion to aid the socket wrench (23) to fit or remove a wheel nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Justoy Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin, Drew Colvin Keith
  • Publication number: 20190337718
    Abstract: A storage assembly (10) has a plurality of trays (14), each tray (14) being selectively moved from the storage position (FIG. 1) to an access position (FIG. 2). The assembly (10) includes a rack (12) which has a series of rails (13) at each end on which trays (14) are supported. The storage assembly (10) includes a loading device (16) including lifting arms (18). The lifting arms (18) support a cradle (20) that includes rails (22), and the cradle (20) is connected to the lifting arms (18) by rollers (23). The loading device (16) can access different trays (14) by being raised and lowered. Once the lifting device (16) is moved into position adjacent a tray (14), the tray can be moved from the stored position on the rack (12) to the access position on the cradle (20) via a drawing arm (35).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Ian HEDLEY, Christopher Nash WHYBIN
  • Publication number: 20190184901
    Abstract: A retractable access device (1) adapted to be moved between a first contracted configuration and a second expanded configuration. The access device (1) includes a landing (2), at least one tread step (3), and a pair of linkage assemblies (4). Each linkage assembly (4) is pivotally attached to a respective side edge of each step (3), and includes a plurality of pivotally connected links to support and effect upward and downward movement of each tread step (3) relative to said landing (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Ian HEDLEY, Christopher Nash WHYBIN
  • Publication number: 20180361788
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for fitting and/or removing wheel nuts. The apparatus (10) includes a base structure that supports a movable wheel engaging portion, the wheel engaging portion including a socket wrench (23) and a positioning device, wherein the positioning device can be used to locate the wheel engaging portion to aid the socket wrench (23) to fit or remove a wheel nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin, Drew Colvin Keith
  • Patent number: 9573420
    Abstract: An article handling apparatus including a frame adapted to receive the article on a support structure, a number of wheels attached to the frame for movement of the frame over a substrate surface, and retaining arms operatively coupled to the frame and adapted to releasably secure the article to the frame. The secured article is movable in a controlled manner with respect to the frame by movement of the support structure and the retaining arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Justoy Pty Limited
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Publication number: 20140314536
    Abstract: An article handling apparatus including a frame adapted to receive the article on a support means; a plurality of wheels attached to said frame for movement of said frame over a substrate surface; and retaining arms operatively coupled to the frame and adapted to releasably secure the article to the frame. The secured article is movable in a controlled manner with respect to the frame by movement of the support means and the retaining arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Patent number: 8459926
    Abstract: An article handling apparatus for gripping and moving an article such as a large tire or other vehicular component of a mining, earthmoving or like vehicle. The article handling apparatus includes a base frame for movement of the apparatus over a substrate surface, and a handling frame for gripping the article, such as a tire. The apparatus has a pair of moveable arm members on the base frame, and a pair of moveable arm members on the handling frame. The apparatus can be compactly stored by contraction of the arms, can be manipulated through tight spaces, and is extremely stable while handling large and heavy articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, David Peter White, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Publication number: 20120034059
    Abstract: An article handling apparatus for gripping and moving an article such as a large tire or other vehicular component of a mining, earthmoving or like vehicle. The article handling apparatus includes a base frame for movement of the apparatus over a substrate surface, and a handling frame for gripping the article, such as a tire. The apparatus has a pair of moveable arm members on the base frame, and a pair of moveable arm members on the handling frame. The apparatus can be compactly stored by contraction of the arms, can be manipulated through tight spaces, and is extremely stable while handling large and heavy articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, David Peter White, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Patent number: 7677582
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing, installing and/or servicing a vehicular component, such as a wheel/tyre, a motor or the like, particularly for large mining and/or earthmoving equipment. The apparatus includes a carrier device (100) and a component handling device (200). The carrier device (100) enables the apparatus to be moved over a substrate surface, and is preferably a U-shaped chassis having a pair of outwardly extending arms (140), and at least three wheels (120,130). The component handling device (200) is removably coupled to the carrier device (100). The component handling device (200) includes a frame (270) of complementary shape to the chassis to support the lower portion of the vehicular component, and, a support element (210). At least one retaining arm (220) extends from the support element (210) to provide support to an upper end of the vehicular component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Justoy Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Patent number: 7635134
    Abstract: A device for changing a vehicular component on a first vehicle. The device includes a frame for releasably receiving a vehicular component. The frame is configured to facilitate the frame being positioned in a component changing position with respect to the first vehicle. The device also includes a first actuator for moving the frame to a first position and a second position to thereby mount the vehicular component on the first vehicle or receive the vehicular component from the first vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Justoy Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Publication number: 20090155032
    Abstract: An article handling apparatus for gripping and moving an article such as a large tire or other vehicular component of a mining, earthmoving or like vehicle. The article handling apparatus includes a base frame for movement of the apparatus over a substrate surface, and a handling frame for gripping the article, such as a tire. The apparatus has a pair of moveable arm members on the base frame, and a pair of moveable arm members on the handling frame. The apparatus can be compactly stored by contraction of the arms, can be manipulated through tight spaces, and is extremely stable while handling large and heavy articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, David Peter White, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Patent number: 6986402
    Abstract: An access device for providing access between a lower substrate surface and an upper substrate surface. The access device includes upper and lower articulated ladder members. A first end of the upper member is pivotally connected to or near the upper surface. A second end of the lower member is pivotally connected to the second end of the upper member, such that the lower ladder member is rotatable 180° relative to the upper member. In the storage position, the ladder members are folded in a substantially compact upright disposition, while, in the access position, the members are aligned and extend downwardly and outwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Justoy Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Publication number: 20040159492
    Abstract: An access device for providing access between a lower substrate surface and an upper substrate surface. The access device includes upper and lower articulated ladder members. A first end of the upper member is pivotally connected to or near the upper surface. A second end of the lower member is pivotally connected to the second end of the upper member, such that the lower ladder member is rotatable 180° relative to the upper member. In the storage position, the ladder members are folded in a substantially compact upright disposition, while, in the access position, the members are aligned and extend downwardly and outwardly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Publication number: 20020189899
    Abstract: An access device having a landing and a ladder. The landing is pivotally movable about a first end thereof between a substantially vertically upright stored position and a substantially horizontally outwardly extending access position. The ladder is pivotally connected to a second end of the landing and cooperatively movable with the landing between a substantially vertically downwardly extending stored position and a substantially outwardly inclined access position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Patent number: 6347686
    Abstract: An access device for providing access between a lower level and an upper level the access device including a main body mounted for pivotal movement about a main body pivot mounting between an access position in which it enables access between the upper and lower levels and a stowed position in which a substantial part thereof is disposed above the main body pivot mounting; a drive mechanism operable to cause movement of the main body between the operative and stowed positions, the drive mechanism including a drive device and a link mechanism, the link mechanism including control link means mounted for pivotal movement about a control link pivot mounting, the control link being operatively connected to the drive device at a first connecting point, coupling link means operatively connecting the main body to the control link means, the coupling link means being connected to the main body at a second connecting point, the arrangement being such that actuation of the drive means causes the connection between the c
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Hedwel Engineering Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin
  • Patent number: 6029775
    Abstract: An access device for providing access between a substrate surface and the cabin of a vehicle. The device is attached to a rotating actuator extending outwardly from the side of the cabin for moving of the device between the access position (FIG. 1) and the storage position (FIG. 3). The device includes a substantially triangularly shaped platform. A first side of the platform is attached to the rotating actuator. A second side of the platform has the ladder depending therefrom. The third side of the platform is, in the access position (FIG. 1) located proximal to the cabin. The device is rotated by the rotating actuator to the storage position (FIG. 3) wherein the device is substantially upturned relative to the access position (FIG. 1) of the device and wherein a substantial part of the device is positioned above the rotating actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Justoy Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Ian Hedley, Christopher Nash Whybin