Patents by Inventor Sean Peter Buxton

Sean Peter Buxton 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: 7568862
    Abstract: A plug member (10) for retaining grout in a cable bolt hole or a rockbolt hole or inside a rockbolt in underground excavations, comprising a cylindrical cap portion (20) with a means to wedge (26) the cap portion in the hole. The means to wedging means (26) may comprise a plurality of inclined flaps, a continuous resilient skirt, or a tapered bung. The cap portion (20) is provided with at least one port (50) to receive a grout delivery hose. The or each port (50) is comprised of a plurality of flexible flaps (56) moveable between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position the flaps (56) inter-engage to substantially close the port (50) and prevent grout leakage from the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: Sean Peter Buxton