Patents by Inventor Dale SCHOFIELD

Dale SCHOFIELD 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).

  • Publication number: 20260117808
    Abstract: A connector assembly for engagement with a first member The connector assembly comprises a core element and an engagement sleeve The first member defines a cavity with a contact surface, and an opening to the cavity, which the engagement sleeve is configured to fit within. The engagement sleeve has an opening and passage configured to receive at least part of the core elemen. The core element and engagement sleeve are configured such that when the connector assembly is in a first configuration, the engagement sleeve is slideable relative to the cavity contact surface of the first structural member. The core element and engagement sleeve are also configured such that when, the connector assembly is in a second configuration, the engagement sleeve is locked relative to the first structural member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 30, 2026
    Inventors: Christopher Paul Daniel Dufaux, Dale Schofield
  • Patent number: 12467213
    Abstract: A strapping apparatus for coupling an article to a post, the apparatus including a post adapter including a first side configured to engage with the post and a second side comprising a recess; a retaining element at least partially located in the recess of the post adapter; and a strap configured to extend around the post, the strap including: a first end configured to be removably coupled to post adapter; and a second end configured to be received in the retaining element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignee: THREE SMITH GROUP LIMITED
    Inventor: Dale Schofield
  • Publication number: 20230058844
    Abstract: A strapping apparatus for coupling an article to a post, the apparatus including a post adapter including a first side configured to engage with the post and a second side comprising a recess; a retaining element at least partially located in the recess of the post adapter; and a strap configured to extend around the post, the strap including: a first end configured to be removably coupled to post adapter; and a second end configured to be received in the retaining element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: THREE SMITH GROUP LIMIITED
    Inventor: Dale SCHOFIELD