WO2008022369A1

WO2008022369A1 - Choker implement

Info

Publication number: WO2008022369A1
Application number: PCT/AU2007/001048
Authority: WO
Inventors: Scott Drake
Original assignee: Scott Drake
Priority date: 2006-08-24
Filing date: 2007-07-31
Publication date: 2008-02-28

Abstract

The Choker Implement is a component that is used in conjunction with other apparatus/device not part of this invention (this separate apparatus/device not being part of this invention is in a research or development stage and will be required to apply the required choke pressure for the Choker Implement to function.). The Choker implement utilises a first (1) and second (2) bar component and a first length of pliable material with the ends formed into a first eyelet (3) and second (4) eyelet plus a second length pliable of material with the ends formed into a third eyelet (5) and fourth (6) eyelet. The selected item to be choked is fitted to the choker Implement and when outward pressure is applied to each of the four (3) (4) (5) (6) individual eyelets via an independent apparatus (not part of this invention), the first (1) and second (2) bar components are drawn towards each other and initiate a choke action on the selected item. The Choker Implement (when used with a separate apparatus/device not part of this invention) can apply a choke to a base supported or standing item to a desired amount that will release only when required, and if the selected item is knocked or a base stand is moved, removed or not present, the selected item will remain in a choke grasp that will not release the choke tension or allow the selected item being choked to fall or move from it's intended placement whilst retaining its stability.

Description

Choker Implement

In my occupation as a manufacturing jeweller, a process involved attempting to choke the flow of cut gem stones through a standing, non fixed, base supported item, after much frustration and finding nothing suitable this invention was created. This Choker Implement is a component that is used in conjunction with other apparatus/device not part of this invention this apparatus/device is required to activate the Choker Implement function.

A separate apparatus/device not part of this invention is in a research and/or development stage and will be for applying the required pressure to activate the Choker Implement function.

This Choker Implement invention relates to choking items, being an implement that (when used with a separate apparatus/device not part of this invention) can apply a choke to a desired amount and release it as required, and if a base stand is removed or not present, the item will remain in a choke grasp that will not release the choke tension or allow the item being choked to fall or move from it's intended placement whilst retaining its stability.

Whereas the Choker Implement I made measured approximately 2.5cm x lcm, this invention is able to be constructed with components of smaller or larger size and dimensions accordingly suitable for differing individual needs, industrial needs or a required usage.

This Choker Implement in accordance with this invention comprises a first bar component and a second bar component, these bar components should be made from metal, plastic or nylon or of materials of similar or like properties natural or manmade and should be rigid or pliable as appropriate to/with the item to be choked, and also a first length of pliable material formed with a first eyelet and a second eyelet and a second length of pliable material formed with a third eyelet and a fourth eyelet, these lengths of material should be made from nylon, metal or plastic or of materials of similar or like properties natural or manmade and should be rigid or pliable appropriate to/with the item to be choked.

The lengths of pliable material are located within the bar components in a manner or method that allow the required free play, with the eyelets clear. The item selected to be choked is placed between the bar components and when pressure is applied with an independent apparatus/device (not part of this invention) equally to each of the individual eyelets, a choking action is initiated.

This Choker Implement has been designed to be a reusable multi functional aid that can apply a choke action to items of various size, shape and materials. The (Choker Implement) components size, shape, length and materials and/or the manner or method of use may be varied according to the individual/industrial need or required task and should be made from materials rigid or pliable that are suitable so as not to damage the item to be choked and should also be suitable for repetitive use and exposure to elements chemical or natural appropriate to the individual/industrial need or required task and if feasible should be made from recycled or recyclable materials where possible. This invention may be better understood with reference to the illustrations of the embodiments of the invention which: -

Note: The illustration is a simplified example view of a Choker Implement concept and is not an exact view of the invention and/or its components, shape and/or dimensions.

Figure 1 is a supposed 'overhead' view of the Choker Implement component concept consisting of:

A first bar component (1).

A second bar component (2).

A first length of pliable material formed with a first eyelet (3) and a second eyelet (4).

A second length of pliable material formed with a third eyelet (5) and a fourth eyelet

(6).

The first bar component (1) and second bar component (2) are placed in approximate parallel positions.

The first length of pliable material with eyelets (3) and (4) is located within the first bar component (1) with the first eyelet (3) clear of the first bar component (1) and through the second bar component (2) with the second eyelet (4) extending clear of the second bar component (2).

The second length of pliable material with eyelets (5) and (6) is located within the second bar component (2) with the third eyelet (5) clear of the second bar component

(2) and through the first bar component (1) with the fourth eyelet (6) extending clear of the first bar component (1).

A nominal gap is allowed between the first bar component (1) and the second bar component (2) leaving a space for positioning the item requiring the choke application.

A suitable independent apparatus/device (not part of this invention) is attached to the eyelets (3), (4), (5) and (6) and this suitable apparatus/device is used to apply pressure away from the bar components as indicated by arrows (J), (8), (9) and (10) via the eyelets (3), (4), (5) and (6).

So as not to damage the item selected to be choked, a suitable pressure is applied via independent apparatus/device. When the pressure is evenly supplied the first bar component (1) should move towards the second bar component (2) creating the choking action as indicated by arrows (11) and (12). The amount of choke is then applied to suit the required need.

If a base supporting the selected item to be choked is knocked, unstable, removed or not present the selected item being choked will not fall and will remain in a stable choke grasp.

Claims

CLAIMS defining the invention are as follows:

1. The 'Choker Implement' comprises a first bar component and a second bar component with approximately lengthwise central bores and a first length of pliable material that is formed with a first eyelet on one end and a second eyelet on the other end and a second like length of pliable material that is formed with a third eyelet on one end and a fourth eyelet on the other end, the first and second bar components are positioned lengthwise and approximately parallel and the first length of pliable material is located lengthwise and within the first bar component with the first eyelet clear and is returned lengthwise through the second bar component with the second eyelet clear and adjacent with the first eyelet and the second length of pliable material is located lengthwise and within the first bar component, hi a reverse direction to the first length of pliable material, with the third eyelet clear and is returned lengthwise through the second bar component with the fourth eyelet clear ap.d adjacent with the third eyelet, thus when equal tension/pressure is applied via the first, the second, the third, and the fourth eyelets in opposing directions, the first and the second bar components are drawn towards each other, initiating a choking action that is relieved only when required.

2. Wherein the 'Choker Implement' first and second bar components as claimed in claim 1, are elongated and approximately tube like and of a size and/or shape suited to/for the required task and/or the item requiring constriction by the 'Choker Implement'.

3. Wherein the 'Choker Implement' first and second bar components according to any claims 1 and 2, are made of metal, plastic or nylon, rigid or pliable and/or of materials of similar or like properties, including materials natural or manmade suited to/for the required task and/or the item requiring constriction by the 'Choker Implement'.

4. Wherein the 'Choker Implement' first and second lengths of pjiable material comprising twin eyelets as claimed in claim 1, should be woven, tape like or rounded, and of a length suited to/for the required task and/or the item requiring constriction by the 'Choker Implement'.

5. Wherein the 'Choker Implement' first and the second lengths of pliable material comprising twin eyelets according to any claims 1 and 4, are made of nylon, metal or plastic and/or materials with similar or like properties, including materials natural or manmade suited to/for the required task and/or the item requiring constriction by the 'Choker Implement' .

6. Wherein the 'Choker Implement' individual components according to any of one of the claims 1 — 5, length, size, shape and materials and the manner or method use may be varied as suited to/for the required task and/or the item requiring constriction by the 'Choker Implement'.

7. Wherein the 'Choker Implement' individual components according to any of one of claims 1 - 6 are made of materials that are suited to the required task and compatible with/to the item requiring constriction by the 'Choker Implement'.

8. Wherein the 'Choker Implement' individual components according to any of one of claims 1 - 7 are made of materials that are of a size and shape suited to the required task and compatible with/to the item requiring constriction by the 'Choker Implement'.

9. Wherein the 'Choker Implement' first and second lengths of pliable material comprising twin eyelets and the first and the second bar components according to any of one of claims 1 - 8 are of compatible size or shape to allow individual free play of all components.

10. Wherein the 'Choker Implement' First and Second lengths of pliable material comprising twin eyelets according to any of one of claims 1 — 9 can have one or more of the eyelets omitted if required, to allow for tying or fixing, to act in place of said eyelet/s.

11. Wherein the 'Choker Implement' first and second bar components according to any of one of claims 1 - 10 have friction creating areas to restrict free play of the first and the second lengths of pliable material comprising twin eyelets.

12. Wherein the 'Choker Implement' individual components according to any of one of claims 1 - 11 are made of materials that are suitable for repetitive use and exposure to elements, chemical or natural.

13. Wherein the 'Choker Implement' individual components according to any of one of claims 1 - 12 are made of materials that are environmentally compatible, recycled or recyclable where suitable/possible.

14. Wherein the 'Choker Implement' concept can substantially a^ herein before described with reference to figure 1 of the accompanying drawings.