Nicholas C Ng

US Patent:

7806427, Oct 5, 2010

Filed:

Mar 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/550814

Inventors:

Dickory Rudduck - Chicago IL, US
Michael John Laybourne Hort - Sydney, AU
Adam Russell McArthur - Chicago IL, US
Nicholas Anthony Ng - Chicago IL, US
Geoffry David Sizer - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Telezygology Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B60R 21/16

US Classification:

2807282, 280731, 292256

Abstract:

The invention provides a fastener () for releasably securing a first element, such as an air bag () to a second element such as a bracket () located in a vehicle. Fastener () has a locking pin () which is movable between a locked position and a release position. Locking pin () has an engageable head (). Fastener () includes clip () for engaging head (). Locking pin () is biased to the release position, for example, by spring (). Fastener () includes an actuator such as spring (), comprising or including shape memory alloy and adapted to elongate upon application of appropriate energy. When spring () is elongated, it causes locking pin () to move to the release position. The invention also provides a fastener assembly () including at least one post () having a groove (). Fastener assembly () includes a bar or latch, for example, in the form of wire () adapted to engage the groove (). Attached to bar () is connecting means, such as shape memory spring ().

US Patent:

20060002783, Jan 5, 2006

Filed:

May 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/133747

Inventors:

Dickory Rudduck - Chicago IL, US
Michael Hort - Chatswood, AU
Nicholas Ng - Chicago IL, US
Geoffrey Sizer - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

F16B 39/00

US Classification:

411107000

Abstract:

Quick release bolt assembly included shank and head of larger cross-section than that of shank. The screw thread of shank is adapted to rotatably engage with a complementary screw thread in a nut. Disengagement means are adapted in use to disengage the head or the nut without rotation of the nut or shank. The disengagement means includes a material such as shape memory alloy or epoxy resin, adapted to change form to facilitate engagement when activated. Activation may take place by a direct power supply or remotely by a radio frequency, magnetic, ultrasonic or infra red signal. Bolt can be used for anchoring seat belts. Computer systems and methods for the identification of a target, including enquiring as to the status of the target and having means to command the target to change the status are also disclosed and claimed.

US Patent:

20070071575, Mar 29, 2007

Filed:

Nov 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/579583

Inventors:

Dickory Rudduck - Chicago IL, US
Lachlen Goldspink - Chicago IL, US
Nicholas Ng - Chicago IL, US
Lee Blattmann - Wilmette IL, US
Joshua Park - Sydney, AU
Christopher Kelliher - Chicago IL, US
Edward Farren-Price - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

F16B 25/00

US Classification:

411386000

Abstract:

The invention discloses several types of fastener, fastening systems, fastener assmeblies and related areas. In particular, the invention discloses a releasable fastening system () which has a pin () with a locking cavity (). The pin is intended for insertion in an aperture (). A locking means () engages the locking cavity () of the pin () when the pin () is received in the aperture (). The system () also includes unlocking means () which includes material adapted to contract when activated. When a material contracts, engagement means () included in the locking means (), disengage the locking cavity ().

US Patent:

20100011548, Jan 21, 2010

Filed:

Jul 9, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/500045

Inventors:

Dickory Rudduck - Chicago IL, US
Lachlan Richard Goldspink - Chicago IL, US
Nicholas Anthony Ng - Chicago IL, US
Lee David Blattmann - Wilmette IL, US
Joshua Robert Park - Sydney, AU
Christopher Gerarh Kelliher - Chicago IL, US
Edward David Farren-Price - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

A44B 21/00

US Classification:

24604

Abstract:

The invention discloses several types of fastener, fastening systems, fastener assemblies and related areas.In particular, the invention discloses a releasable fastening system () which has a pin () with a locking cavity (). The pin is intended for insertion in an aperture (). A locking means () engages the locking cavity () of the pin () when the pin () is received in the aperture (). The system () also includes unlocking means () which includes material adapted to contract when activated. When a material contracts, engagement means () included in the locking means (), disengage the locking cavity ().