Patents by Inventor Ernest Comerford
Ernest Comerford 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: 10703507Abstract: A retractable docking platform and parcel receptacle apparatus for delivery drones, including one or more telescopic sliding platform panels; adapted to slide between an extended position and a retracted position wherein in operation, a parcel can be delivered by a drone to the extended platform and on completion of delivery, the platform and parcel are retracted into the building for collection from a secure receptacle. The operation can be coordinated through a wireless system via remote signals sent by the drone and/or a drone operation center which also records addresser and addressee details and information including time of delivery, mass and scanned information to verify delivery. The platform can also communicate with the drone to verify its identity for secure delivery. The platform may send delivery confirmation to the customer receiving a parcel.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Deka Technology Co. Ltd.Inventor: Ernest Comerford
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Publication number: 20190217971Abstract: A retractable docking platform and parcel receptacle apparatus for delivery drones, including one or more telescopic sliding platform panels; adapted to slide between an extended position and a retracted position wherein in operation, a parcel can be delivered by a drone to the extended platform and on completion of delivery, the platform and parcel are retracted into the building for collection from a secure receptacle. The operation can be coordinated through a wireless system via remote signals sent by the drone and/or a drone operation center which also records addresser and addressee details and information including time of delivery, mass and scanned information to verify delivery. The platform can also communicate with the drone to verify its identity for secure delivery. The platform may send delivery confirmation to the customer receiving a parcel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventor: Ernest Comerford
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Patent number: 9637924Abstract: Reinforcing is disclosed comprising a reinforcing bar extending along a portion of the length of the reinforcing and a termination extending along an end portion of the reinforcing. The termination may have a body extending in a longitudinal direction and a lateral engagement face formed on the body. The engagement face may incorporate locking formations thereon arranged to interfit with a complementary shaped termination to form an interlock arranged to accommodate loading applied in the longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: MB Couplers Pty LtdInventor: Ernest Comerford
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Publication number: 20160237685Abstract: Reinforcing is disclosed comprising a reinforcing bar extending along a portion of the length of the reinforcing and a termination extending along an end portion of the reinforcing. The termination may have a body extending in a longitudinal direction and a lateral engagement face formed on the body. The engagement face may incorporate locking formations thereon arranged to interfit with a complementary shaped termination to form an interlock arranged to accommodate loading applied in the longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventor: Ernest Comerford
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Publication number: 20150354216Abstract: Reinforcing is disclosed comprising a reinforcing bar extending along a portion of the length of the reinforcing and a termination extending along an end portion of the reinforcing. The termination may have a body extending in a longitudinal direction and a lateral engagement face formed on the body. The engagement face may incorporate locking formations thereon arranged to interfit with a complementary shaped termination to form an interlock arranged to accommodate loading applied in the longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventor: Ernest Comerford
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Patent number: 9068349Abstract: A reinforcing is disclosed that comprising a reinforcing bar extending along a portion of the length of the reinforcing and a termination extending along an end portion of the reinforcing. The termination is disclosed as being permanently bonded to the reinforcing bar preferably by a friction welding process so as to form an integral connection. The termination has a body extending in a longitudinal direction between opposite first and second ends, and a lateral engagement face formed on the body. In use the first end is joined to an end the reinforcing bar, and the engagement face incorporates locking formations thereon arranged to interfit with a complementary shaped termination to form an interlock arranged to accommodate loading applied in the longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Monkey Bar Couplers Pty LtdInventor: Ernest Comerford
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Patent number: 8123429Abstract: A reinforcing bar comprises a shaft extending along a portion of the length of the bar and a termination extending along an end portion of the bar. The termination incorporating an engagement face incorporating locking formations thereon arranged to interfit with a complementary shaped termination to form an interlock operative to accommodate axial loading.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2006Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Monkey Bar Couplers Pty LtdInventors: Ernest Comerford, Mark Rankin
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Publication number: 20110308198Abstract: A reinforcing is disclosed that comprising a reinforcing bar extending along a portion of the length of the reinforcing and a termination extending along an end portion of the reinforcing. The termination is disclosed as being permanently bonded to the reinforcing bar preferably by a friction welding process so as to form an integral connection. The termination has a body extending in a longitudinal direction between opposite first and second ends, and a lateral engagement face formed on the body. In use the first end is joined to an end the reinforcing bar, and the engagement face incorporates locking formations thereon arranged to interfit with a complementary shaped termination to form an interlock arranged to accommodate loading applied in the longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: MONKEY BAR COUPLERS PTY LTD.Inventor: Ernest Comerford
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Publication number: 20080307741Abstract: A reinforcing bar comprises a shaft extending along a portion of the length of the bar and a termination extending along an end portion of the bar. The termination incorporating an engagement face incorporating locking formations thereon arranged to interfit with a complementary shaped termination to form an interlock operative to accommodate axial loading.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2006Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: Sugar Steel Engineering PTY Ltd.Inventors: Ernest Comerford, Mark Rankin
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Publication number: 20080245128Abstract: An apparatus for forming a metal reinforcing bar incorporates a multi stage forming line forming a termination on an enlarged end portion of the bar. The termination is shaped to form part of an interlock to connect the bar to another member. In one form, the forming line includes a forming station where the termination is at least partially formed by a forging process.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2006Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: Ernest Comerford, Mark Rankin, Leo Talevski, Gavin Kalitis, David Pickles, Lawrence Foon
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Publication number: 20050050832Abstract: A connector for steel reinforcement having a head for locating over and relative to reinforcement projecting from a wall of a building, the head having a receiving channel which gives the head a hooked shaped appearance, the channel may be hooked over reinforcement projecting from a concrete wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2004Publication date: March 10, 2005Applicant: Adjustabolt Pty LtdInventor: Ernest Comerford
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Publication number: 20050044805Abstract: An anchor for embedding into a concrete slab and to which fittings may be secured. The anchor has a housing with an access opening and a base opening, a cover adapted to normally close off the base opening, a fastener carriage, a fastener held by the carriage, a carriage support and a cap. The fastener carriage, fastener, cap and carriage support may rotate as a unit relative to the housing and the fastener may move across the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2004Publication date: March 3, 2005Applicant: Adjustabolt Pty LtdInventor: Ernest Comerford
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Patent number: 4999606Abstract: A dive parameter transmitter/receiver assembly for scuba diving includes a transmitter circuit with a control unit with one or more sensors for detecting dive parameters and/or information to be displayed. A modulator is included for modulating the parameter(s) or information and a transmitting transducer for propagating the parameter(s) or information. A receiver circuit is included and has a receiver transducer a demodulator, a decoder and a display for displaying the parameter(s) or information.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1990Date of Patent: March 12, 1991Assignee: Ernest ComerfordInventors: Ernest Comerford, Michael Adamek
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Patent number: 4949072Abstract: A dive parameter transmitter/receiver assembly for scuba diving includes a transmitter circuit with a control unit with one or more sensors for detecting dive parameters and/or information to be displayed. A modulator is included for modulating the parameter(s) or information and a transmitting transducer for propagating the parameter(s) or information. A receiver circuit is included and has a receiver transducer, a demodulator, a decoder, and a display for displaying the parameter(s) or information.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1988Date of Patent: August 14, 1990Assignee: Ernest ComerfordInventors: Ernest Comerford, Michael Adamek
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Patent number: D744814Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: NEXUS COUPLERS PTY LTD.Inventors: Ernest Comerford, Mark Rankin
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Patent number: D744815Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: NEXUS COUPLERS PTY LTD.Inventors: Ernest Comerford, Mark Rankin