Patents by Inventor Robert Hepworth

Robert Hepworth 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).

  • Or relating to connecting devices
    Patent number: 11572913
    Abstract: A connecting device (10) is provided for connecting a first article (14) to an elongate second article (24). The connecting device (10) comprises a securing arrangement (25) for securing the device (10) to the elongate second article (24), and an attaching arrangement (26) for attaching the connecting device to the first article (14). The attaching arrangement (26) is receivable through an opening (22) in the first article (14). The attaching arrangement (26) comprises a locking arrangement (40) for locking the connecting device (10) to the first article (14). The locking arrangement (40) comprises a detent formation (42) configured to be received by an opening in the first article (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Hepworth
  • IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO CONNECTING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20190211863
    Abstract: A connecting device (10) is provided for connecting a first article (14) to an elongate second article (24). The connecting device (10) comprises a securing arrangement (25) for securing the device (10) to the elongate second article (24), and an attaching arrangement (26) for attaching the connecting device to the first article (14). The attaching arrangement (26) is receivable through an opening (22) in the first article (14). The attaching arrangement (26) comprises a locking arrangement (40) for locking the connecting device (10) to the first article (14). The locking arrangement (40) comprises a detent formation (42) configured to be received by an opening in the first article (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventor: Robert Hepworth
  • Gaming apparatus
    Patent number: 8142281
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device which can be used in a gaming environment, typically to allow the user to place bets on specific games which are represented on the display screen of the device. The device is wireless which allows the user to be free to move around an area rather than be confined to a specific location to play the game. The device connects with a server via which bets can be placed and results notified to the device. The results data can be generated from a selected source such as a live game result or data generated by the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen Robins, Robert Hepworth
  • Gaming Apparatus
    Publication number: 20080305858
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device which can be used in a gaming environment, typically to allow the user to place bets on specific games which are represented on the display screen of the device. The device is wireless which allows the user to be free to move around an area rather than be confined to a specific location to play the game. The device connects with a server via which bets can be placed and results notified to the device. The results data can be generated from a selected source such as a live game result or data generated by the server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen Roberts, Robert Hepworth
  • Fastener
    Patent number: D833857
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: GRIPPLE LIMITED
    Inventors: Lee Giemza, Robert Hepworth