Patents by Inventor Ian Godfrey Heard

Ian Godfrey Heard 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: 20140103169
    Abstract: A magnetic clamp for attaching to a ferromagnetic mounting surface to provide a securement location on the mounting surface is disclosed. The magnetic clamp includes a base member formed of substantially non-ferrous material, wherein the base member is operable to flex to accommodate for changes in curvature or irregularities of the mounting surface and at least one of magnet element arranged on the flexible base member for attaching the base member to the mounting surface. The magnetic clamp further includes a securement means as well as manually actuated release means to remove the magnetic clamp from the mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Serpent and Dove - Applied Magnetics Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Ian Godfrey Heard, Adrian Edward Heard
  • Publication number: 20140096367
    Abstract: A magnetic clamp attachment assembly for securing a ladder arrangement to a ferromagnetic surface is disclosed where the ladder arrangement comprises two spaced apart side members and at least one rung extending between the side members. The magnetic clamp attachment assembly includes a spacer member sized and configured to extend over the spaced apart side members of the ladder arrangement and magnetic attachment means for attaching the spacer member and securing the ladder arrangement to the ferromagnetic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: SERPENT AND DOVE - APPLIED MAGNETICS PTY LTD
    Inventors: Ian Godfrey HEARD, Adrian Edward HEARD
  • Publication number: 20100279563
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed a magnetic clamping system for attaching removable stabilizing fins or similar devices to any type of watercraft such as surfboards, wind-surfer craft, rowing sculls, water skis, sailboards and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Ian Godfrey Heard, Kieron Edward Kobeike