Patents Assigned to Transload of North America, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6966741
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing bulk cargo from an intermodal container, which includes an upper frame mounted on an intermodal container transfer equipment device, a middle frame mounted on the upper frame and a lower frame mounted on the middle frame with the lower frame engaging an intermodal container. The middle and lower frames are arranged to pivot with respect to each other about an axis near one end of the frames. A winch motor is positioned on the upper frame and a cable is attached to the lower frame so the lower frame can pivot away from the upper and middle frames and empty the contents of the intermodal container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Transload of North America, Inc.
    Inventors: William Gay, David Gavrich, Phil Embrescia