Patents by Inventor Graham Francis Twomey

Graham Francis Twomey 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: 20030146616
    Abstract: An adaptor (11) for converting a bulk solids container (13) for fluid storage/transportation comprising a rigid tank (23) secured to a base member (27) and moveable between a raised position in which the container (13) can hold bulk solids, and a lowered position in which the rigid tank (23) can contain fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Graham Francis Twomey, William Mark Dyson
  • Patent number: 6389986
    Abstract: A bladder stowage and deployment apparatus particularly for an open topped body used for transport of goods supported from an upper region of said body, to allow fluids to be stored within the bladder while avoiding cross-contamination with the body, the bladder stowage and deployment apparatus having a base member supporting a bladder within the body, the base member movable between and upward stowed position in which the bladder is stowed above and the body can be used for stowage of goods, and a downward deployed position in which the bladder fills available space within the body and holds fluid, and wherein the bladder stowage and deployment apparatus has features to avoid abrading of the bladder such as arrangements to draw in the sides of the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Gold Coast Holdings Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Graham Francis Twomey, Mark Evan Hopkins