Patents by Inventor Peter Antony Farrar

Peter Antony Farrar 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: 11892018
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in holding artwork during transportation or storage, comprising: a substantially flat mounting panel provided with a plurality of retention members; and at least one clamp, configured to be moveable between an unengaged state, in which artwork can be removed from the apparatus, and an engaged state, in which the clamp secures the artwork to the apparatus; wherein the clamp comprises a base, configured to be secured to the mounting panel, and a gripping section; and when artwork is secured to the apparatus, a first side of the artwork is supported on the mounting panel and the gripping section of the clamp presses on a second side of the artwork, opposite to the first side of the artwork.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: CRATEIGHT LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, John Hein, Andrew Nikita Cunynghame Stramentov, Anthony Henry Joseph Fraser
  • Publication number: 20220154746
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in holding artwork during transportation or storage, comprising: a substantially flat mounting panel provided with a plurality of retention members; and at least one clamp, configured to be moveable between an unengaged state, in which artwork can be removed from the apparatus, and an engaged state, in which the clamp secures the artwork to the apparatus; wherein the clamp comprises a base, configured to be secured to the mounting panel, and a gripping section; and when artwork is secured to the apparatus, a first side of the artwork is supported on the mounting panel and the gripping section of the clamp presses on a second side of the artwork, opposite to the first side of the artwork.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Peter Antony FARRAR, John HEIN, Andrew Nikita Cunynghame STRAMENTOV, Anthony Henry Joseph FRASER
  • Patent number: 11185176
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in holding an artwork during transportation and storage, the artwork comprising or being mounted within a frame with a plurality of fastening devices secured to the frame, each fastening device having an aperture in a part which protrudes from a side of the frame, the apparatus comprising a substantially flat mounting panel provided with a plurality of retention members; and a plurality of securing devices for securing the fastening devices to the mounting panel, each of the securing devices comprising an engagement part for engaging the fastening device and a locking part which is rotatable about an axis from a first angular position in which it can be located adjacent a respective retention member and a second angular position in which it engages with a respective retention member, whereby each securing device can be used to secure a respective fastening device to the mounting panel by aligning the aperture in the fastening device relative to a retention member of the mounting panel, inser
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: CRATEIGHT LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, John Hein, Andrew Nikita Cunynghame Stramentov, Anthony Henry Joseph Fraser
  • Patent number: 11104507
    Abstract: A container for housing an artwork during transportation or storage, the container comprising four side parts and four corner parts for connecting the side parts to form a substantially rectangular frame; a substantially rectangular lid part and a substantially rectangular mounting panel, each of the side parts having a first recess extending along its length for receiving a respective edge of the lid part and a second recess extending along its length for receiving a respective edge of the mounting panel; a first resilient member for locating around the perimeter of the lid part between the lid part and the substantially rectangular frame; a second resilient member for locating around the perimeter of the mounting panel between the mounting panel and the substantially rectangular frame so as to act as a shock absorber between the mounting panel and the substantially rectangular frame; and securing means for securing the lid part in a closed position relative to the substantially rectangular frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: CRATEIGHT LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, John Hein, Andrew Nikita Cunynghame Stramentov, Anthony Henry Joseph Fraser
  • Publication number: 20190335926
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in holding an artwork during transportation and storage, the artwork comprising or being mounted within a frame with a plurality of fastening devices secured to the frame, each fastening device having an aperture in a part which protrudes from a side of the frame, the apparatus comprising a substantially flat mounting panel provided with a plurality of retention members; and a plurality of securing devices for securing the fastening devices to the mounting panel, each of the securing devices comprising an engagement part for engaging the fastening device and a locking part which is rotatable about an axis from a first angular position in which it can be located adjacent a respective retention member and a second angular position in which it engages with a respective retention member, whereby each securing device can be used to secure a respective fastening device to the mounting panel by aligning the aperture in the fastening device relative to a retention member of the mounting panel, inser
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: CRATEIGHT LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Antony FARRAR, John HEIN, Andrew Nikita Cunynghame STRAMENTOV, Anthony Henry Joseph FRASER
  • Publication number: 20190322445
    Abstract: A container for housing an artwork during transportation or storage, the container comprising four side parts and four corner parts for connecting the side parts to form a substantially rectangular frame; a substantially rectangular lid part and a substantially rectangular mounting panel, each of the side parts having a first recess extending along its length for receiving a respective edge of the lid part and a second recess extending along its length for receiving a respective edge of the mounting panel; a first resilient member for locating around the perimeter of the lid part between the lid part and the substantially rectangular frame; a second resilient member for locating around the perimeter of the mounting panel between the mounting panel and the substantially rectangular frame so as to act as a shock absorber between the mounting panel and the substantially rectangular frame; and securing means for securing the lid part in a closed position relative to the substantially rectangular frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: CRATEIGHT LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Antony FARRAR, John HEIN, Andrew Nikita Cunynghame STRAMENTOV, Anthony Henry Joseph FRASER
  • Patent number: 9427063
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container system for liquids such as spray fragrances. The system includes a parent container (110) and a child container (120). The parent container provides a first cavity (113) for confining a liquid, and couples detachably to the child container for refilling the child container through a supply opening (111) in the parent container, so that the child container can be used for instance as a travel pack in a handbag or hand luggage. Here the child container is a compact dispenser, comprising a bowl-shaped rigid container (221) having a refill opening (222), which is kept closed by a valve unless the dispenser is connected to a supply container, and a dispense opening (224). These openings are located with a spacing from each other, and a pump (225) dispenses liquid from the dispense opening (224).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: BREEZE PRODUCT DESIGN LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, John Hein
  • Publication number: 20150272197
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a container for dispensing a flowable substance, more particularly a container for dispensing multiple doses of a flowable substance. Typically, the flowable substance may comprise a liquid concentrate, e.g. a liquid beverage concentrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: ROBINSONS SOFT DRINKS LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Anthony SWAIN, William George DANDO, Peter Antony FARRAR
  • Patent number: 9138764
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container system for liquids such as spray fragrances. The system includes a parent container (110) and a child container (120). The parent container provides a first cavity (113) for confining a liquid, and couples detachably to the child container for refilling the child container through a supply opening (111) in the parent container. The child container has a cavity (126) for the liquid, a dispensing mechanism for dispensing liquid, and a valve assembly (124) for filling or topping up liquid into the child container from the parent. The valve (124) opens when the parent container is coupled to the child container. Either the parent or the child container system further includes a movable part (127) which automatically urges liquid from the parent container to the child container, so that when the two containers are together the child container is always full. However, when the child container is separated it can be operated as a self-contained dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: BREEZE PRODUCT DESIGN LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, John Hein
  • Patent number: 8875920
    Abstract: A beverage container (1) comprises a container body (3) including an opening, a cap (5) to close the opening, and a collar (7), mountable on the container body (3). The cap (5) and the collar (7) include cooperating securement means (19, 21) by which the cap (5) may be secured to the collar (7), thereby securing the cap (5) to the container body (3) when the collar (7) is mounted on the container body (3). The cap (5), the collar (7) and the container body (3) are configured such that removal of the cap (5) from the container body (3) causes removal of the collar (7) from the container body (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Threadless Closures Limited
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, John Hein, Anthony Henry Joseph Fraser, William George Dando
  • Patent number: 8640508
    Abstract: Apparatus for releasing a magnetic security device used to inhibit unauthorised access to and/or unauthorised removal of an article. The apparatus has a first portion (1) for locating an article in a first direction (D1) and a second portion (2) for locating an article in a second direction (D2) perpendicular to the first direction (D1), so providing an L-shaped slot or receptacle capable of receiving articles of a wide range of shapes and sizes having a security device installed adjacent two substantially perpendicular sides thereof. The first and/or second portions include magnetic release means for releasing a lock securing the security device to the article and arranged to assist in locating the article in a third direction (M) perpendicular to the first and second directions (D1, D2) by magnetic attraction of the security device as the article is brought into contact with the first and second portions to align the magnetic security device with the magnetic release means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Dubois Limited
    Inventors: Sean Geoffrey Maddox, Peter Antony Farrar, Robert Johnston
  • Publication number: 20130269830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container system for liquids such as spray fragrances. The system includes a parent container (110) and a child container (120). The parent container provides a first cavity (113) for confining a liquid, and couples detachably to the child container for refilling the child container through a supply opening (111) in the parent container, so that the child container can be used for instance as a travel pack in a handbag or hand luggage. Here the child container is a compact dispenser, comprising a bowl-shaped rigid container (221) having a refill opening (222), which is kept closed by a valve unless the dispenser is connected to a supply container, and a dispense opening (224). These openings are located with a spacing from each other, and a pump (225) dispenses liquid from the dispense opening (224).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: BREEZE PRODUCT DESIGN LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, John Hein
  • Patent number: 8245860
    Abstract: A beverage container (1) comprises a container body (3) including an opening and a cap (5) to close the opening, the cap (5) or the container body (3) including one or more bayonet threads (57), and the container body (3) or the cap (5) respectively including one or more protrusions (19) arranged to engage with a respective bayonet thread (57) to secure the cap (5) to the container body (3). At least one of the bayonet threads (57) includes one or more stop members arranged to retain the, or each, protrusion (19) substantially fully engaged with the bayonet thread (57) such that the opening is substantially fully closed by the cap (5), until a releasing torque sufficient to overcome the retention is applied to the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Threadless Closures Limited
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, John Hein, Anthony Henry Joseph Fraser, William George Dando
  • Publication number: 20110297275
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container system for liquids such as spray fragrances. The system includes a parent container (110) and a child container (120). The parent container provides a first cavity (113) for confining a liquid, and couples detachably to the child container for refilling the child container through a supply opening (111) in the parent container. The child container has a cavity (126) for the liquid, a dispensing mechanism for dispensing liquid, and a valve assembly (124) for filling or topping up liquid into the child container from the parent. The valve (124) opens when the parent container is coupled to the child container. Either the parent or the child container system further includes a movable part (127) which automatically urges liquid from the parent container to the child container, so that when the two containers are together the child container is always full. However, when the child container is separated it can be operated as a self-contained dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: BREEZE PRODUCT DESIGN LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, John Hein
  • Patent number: 7918000
    Abstract: A clip for holding an object, such as a literature booklet, comprises first (23) and second (25) resilient parts, the first part adapted to hold an object having a first thickness and the second part adapted to hold an object having a second thickness, the first thickness being greater than the second thickness. Consequently, the clip can hold a range of thickness of literature booklets or other objects. The clip may be part of an article, such as a container for compact discs or DVD's.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Dubois Limited
    Inventors: John Hein, Peter Antony Farrar
  • Patent number: 7896156
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for holding information storage media such as a disk (4) having an aperture therein. The apparatus includes, among other elements, a base portion and engaging means for releasably engaging the information storage media via said aperture. The engaging means includes at least one arm resiliently cantilevered to the base portion, retaining means for engaging and retaining the information storage media on the apparatus, and release means. The depression of the release means disengages the retaining means and the information storage media. A locating means is provided for receiving a security member as it is inserted beneath the engaging means in a first direction parallel to the base portion so as to inhibit operation of the release means. The locating means is arranged to locate the security member laterally as it is inserted beneath the engaging means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Dubois Limited
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, Robert Johnston
  • Publication number: 20100089864
    Abstract: A container comprising a container body (1) including an opening (4), a cap (5) to close the opening (4) and a collar (6), the collar (6) being arranged to fit between the container body (1) and the cap (5) so as to secure the cap (5) to the container body (1), the collar (6) being moveable between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration such that circumferential parts (7B) thereof are radially movable between inner and outer positions in the contracted and expanded configurations, the collar (6) and cap (5) being provided with mutually engageable parts (7, 5D, 5E, 5F) permitting rotation of the cap (5) relative to the collar (6), said rotation causing and/or permitting movement of the collar (6) between the contracted and expanded configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Anthony Fraser, Peter Antony Farrar, John Hein
  • Publication number: 20090139955
    Abstract: A container comprising a container body (1) with an opening (3) defining an axis (A) passing therethrough and a cap (2) having an upper portion (6) and a skirt portion (7) for closing the opening, the container body (1) having an outwardly projecting lip (4) around the opening (3), the cap having spaced apart inwardly projecting members (8) round an inner circumference of the skirt portion (7) and the lip (4) having recesses (5) in a lower part thereof for receiving the members (8) when the cap (2) is press fitted to the container (1), the cap (2) being arranged so that its circumference is distorted into a substantially polygonal shape as portions of the cap carrying the members (8) are flexed outwards when the cap (2) is pressed over the lip (4) until the members (8) snap fit into respective recesses (5) in the lip (4), the members (8) and recesses (5) being shaped such that subsequent rotation of the cap (2) relative to the container body (1) tightens the cap (2) against the lip (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Anthony Henry Joseph Fraser, Peter Antony Farrar, William George Dando, John Hein
  • Publication number: 20080307615
    Abstract: A clip for holding an object, such as a literature booklet, comprises first (23) and second (25) resilient parts, the first part adapted to hold an object having a first thickness and the second part adapted to hold an object having a second thickness, the first thickness being greater than the second thickness. Consequently, the clip can hold a range of thickness of literature booklets or other objects. The clip may be part of an article, such as a container for compact discs or DVD's.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: DUBOIS LIMITED
    Inventors: John Hein, Peter Antony Farrar
  • Publication number: 20080308519
    Abstract: A beverage container for the storage of a carbonated drink comprising a container body (10; 70) including an opening (11; 70A) and removable closure means for closing said opening, the closure means comprising a foil (12; 72) which provides a gas tight seal for said opening and a collar (13, 14; 71) for securing the foil to the container body. The collar may be a cylindrical component provided on its own (51; 60) or as part (93A) of another component, e.g. a cap (93). The collar may also be provided around the skirt of a cap or a skirt of a cap may be provided around the collar. The foil (72) may also be secured to the collar (71).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, John Hein, Anthony Henry Joseph Fraser, Benjamin Bryan Mortimer