Patents by Inventor Brian C. Kern

Brian C. Kern 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).

  • Decking beam rack apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8002128
    Abstract: A combination of racks for the management of conventional decking beams incorporates unique racks with special features facilitating the organization, storage, protection, and shipping of decking beams when the decking beams are not in use supporting shipments of cargo. Additional features facilitate stacking of racks when loaded with beams; and for stacking of empty racks themselves in minimal space for their storage or transportation when not in use. Identification of beams and of racks for wireless location-tracking is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventors: Karl C. Kern, Brian C. Kern
  • DECKING BEAM RACK APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100176076
    Abstract: A method for management of conventional decking beams incorporates unique racks with special features facilitating the organization, storage, protection, and shipping of decking beams when the decking beams are not in use supporting shipments of cargo. Additional features facilitate stacking of racks when loaded with beams; and for stacking of empty racks themselves in minimal space for their storage or transportation when not in use. Identification of beams and of racks for wireless location-tracking is included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Karl C. Kern, Brian C. Kern