Patents by Inventor Warren Roach

Warren Roach 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: 20240344458
    Abstract: A driver socket for installation of a ground reinforcement bolt is provided. The driver socket includes a cylindrical tube having a longitudinal axis, wherein a leading end of the driver socket is configured to be arranged in connection to the bolt and a trailing end of the driver socket is configured to be arranged in connection to a driving device. The driver socket includes a through hole having. The through hole has a varying cross-sectional area along its axial length. The through hole has comprising a first diameter in a mid-section thereof that is smaller than a second diameter in a leading section thereof. The through hole has a transition located between the mid-section and the leading section. The transition has a frustoconical shape. An installation system including a ground reinforcement bolt and the driver socket is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Mietek RATAJ, Bradley DARLINGTON, Warren ROACH, John BARRY, Peter YOUNG, Steven WEAVER, Osvaldo VALLATI
  • Publication number: 20240287903
    Abstract: A rock bolt includes a wedge-based expansion mechanism. The expansion mechanism includes a drive wedge arranged to expand an intermediate wedge upon tensioning of the rock bolt, wherein the intermediate wedge is arranged to expand a wedge device attached to an outer tube of the rock bolt. The use of the intermediate wedge enables greater expansion of the rock bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Mietek RATAJ, Bradley DARLINGTON, Warren ROACH
  • Patent number: 11933175
    Abstract: A rock bolt for installation within a bore formed in rock strata having an elongate shaft with the leading end for installation into the bore and a trailing end projecting from an open end of the bore. A locking nut is threadably attached to the trailing end and is arranged to display product information and the like at a display face. The display face is recessed axially into the nut to provide protection against damage to the display face that may otherwise render the information unreadable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Sandvik Mining and Construction Tools AB
    Inventors: Mieczyslaw Rataj, Steven Weaver, Bradley Darlington, Peter Young, Warren Roach
  • Publication number: 20220356804
    Abstract: A rock bolt for installation within a bore formed in rock strata having an elongate shaft with the leading end for installation into the bore and a trailing end projecting from an open end of the bore. A locking nut is threadably attached to the trailing end and is arranged to display product information and the like at a display face. The display face is recessed axially into the nut to provide protection against damage to the display face that may otherwise render the information unreadable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Mieczyslaw RATAJ, Steven WEAVER, Bradley DARLINGTON, Peter YOUNG, Warren ROACH
  • Patent number: 11428102
    Abstract: A rock bolt arranged for installation within a bore formed in rock strata includes an elongate shaft with the leading end for installation into the bore and a trailing end projecting from an open end of the bore. A locking nut is threadably attached to the trailing end and is arranged to display product information and the like at a display face. The display face is recessed axially into the nut to provide protection against damage to the display face that may otherwise render the information unreadable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignees: Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia (Production/Supply) Pty Ltd, Sandvik Minina and Construction Tools AB
    Inventors: Mieczyslaw Rataj, Steven Weaver, Bradley Darlington, Peter Young, Warren Roach
  • Publication number: 20210172318
    Abstract: A rock bolt arranged for installation within a bore formed in rock strata includes an elongate shaft with the leading end for installation into the bore and a trailing end projecting from an open end of the bore. A locking nut is threadably attached to the trailing end and is arranged to display product information and the like at a display face. The display face is recessed axially into the nut to provide protection against damage to the display face that may otherwise render the information unreadable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Mieczyslaw RATAJ, Steven WEAVER, Bradley DARLINGTON, Peter YOUNG, Warren ROACH
  • Patent number: 11028692
    Abstract: A rock bolt and meshing assembly is arranged for installation of a meshing sheet against a surface of rock strata. The rock bolt includes an adapter having a first portion connectable to a trailing end of an elongate shaft of the rock bolt and means configured to receive and mount a meshing clamp to overlay a second section of meshing sheet against an already laid first section of meshing sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: SANDVIK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AB
    Inventors: Mieczyslaw Rataj, Bradley Darlington, Peter Young, Warren Roach
  • Publication number: 20200318479
    Abstract: A rock bolt and meshing assembly is arranged for installation of a meshing sheet against a surface of rock strata. The rock bolt includes an adapter having a first portion connectable to a trailing end of an elongate shaft of the rock bolt and means configured to receive and mount a meshing clamp to overlay a second section of meshing sheet against an already laid first section of meshing sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Mieczyslaw RATAJ, Bradley DARLINGTON, Peter YOUNG, Warren ROACH
  • Publication number: 20200210374
    Abstract: A method for archiving files includes determining when a change in an operating file is imminent, capturing the operating file immediately before the change in the operating file occurs, if the operating file has not already been captured; and capturing the operating file immediately after the change in the operating file has occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: WARREN ROACH, STEVEN R WILLIAMS, TROY REIBER, STEVEN C BURDINE
  • Patent number: 10585850
    Abstract: A method of restoring a file to a previous version of the file, where a current version of the file being available at a local storage location is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request to display a list of captured revisions for a file; displaying a list of captured revisions for said file; receiving a selection from said list indicating a revision of said file to restore; previewing selected revision of said file, wherein said selected revision of said file is received from an Internet storage area network; receiving another selection from said list indicating another revision of said file to restore; previewing selected another revision of said file, wherein said selected another revision of said file is received from a network attached storage location; and restoring selected another revision of said file following the previewing step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Inventors: Warren Roach, Steven R. Williams, Troy J. Reiber, Steven C. Burdine
  • Patent number: 10331619
    Abstract: A method for archiving files includes determining when a change in an operating file is imminent, capturing the operating file immediately before the change in the operating file occurs, if the operating file has not already been captured; and capturing the operating file immediately after the change in the operating file has occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventors: Warren Roach, Steven R Williams, Troy J Reiber, Steven C Burdine
  • Patent number: 10229123
    Abstract: A method for archiving files includes determining when a change in an operating file is imminent, capturing the operating file immediately before the change in the operating file occurs, if the operating file has not already been captured; and capturing the operating file immediately after the change in the operating file has occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Inventors: Warren Roach, Steven R Williams, Troy Reiber, Steven C Burdine
  • Publication number: 20180095974
    Abstract: A method for archiving files includes determining when a change in an operating file is imminent, capturing the operating file immediately before the change in the operating file occurs, if the operating file has not already been captured; and capturing the operating file immediately after the change in the operating file has occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: WARREN ROACH, STEVEN R. WILLIAMS, TROY J. REIBER, STEVEN C. BURDINE
  • Publication number: 20180039639
    Abstract: A method for archiving files includes determining when a change in an operating file is imminent capturing the operating file immediately before the change in the operating file occurs, if the operating file has not already been captured; and capturing the operating file immediately after the change in the operating file has occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: WARREN ROACH, STEVEN R. WILLIAMS, TROY REIBER, STEVEN C. BURDINE
  • Publication number: 20160103843
    Abstract: A method for archiving flies includes determining when a change in an operating file is imminent, capturing the operating file immediately before the change in the operating file occurs, if the operating file has not already been captured; and capturing the operating file immediately after the change in the operating file has occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Warren Roach, Steven R. Williams, Troy J. Reiber, Steven C. Burdine
  • Patent number: 9218348
    Abstract: A method for archiving files includes determining when a change in an operating file is imminent, capturing the operating file immediately before the change in the operating file occurs, if the operating file has not already been captured; and capturing the operating file immediately after the change in the operating file has occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventors: Warren Roach, Steven R. Williams, Troy J. Reiber, Steven C. Burdine
  • Publication number: 20130282665
    Abstract: A method for archiving files includes determining when a change in an operating file is imminent, capturing the operating file immediately before the change in the operating file occurs, if the operating file has not already been captured; and capturing the operating file immediately after the change in the operating file has occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Warren Roach, Steven R. Williams, Troy J. Reiber, Steven C. Burdine
  • Patent number: 8473478
    Abstract: A method for archiving files includes determining when a change in an operating file is imminent, capturing the operating file immediately before the change in the operating file occurs, if the operating file has not already been captured; and capturing the operating file immediately after the change in the operating file has occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventors: Warren Roach, Steven R. Williams, Troy J. Reiber, Steven C. Burdine
  • Patent number: D949676
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignees: Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia Pty Ltd, Sandvik Mining and Construction Tools AB
    Inventors: Warren Roach, Peter Young, Mietek Rataj, Bradley Darlington
  • Patent number: D982428
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Warren Roach, Peter Young, Mietek Rataj, Bradley Darlington