Patents by Inventor Doug McPhee

Doug McPhee 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).

  • Shipping container with auxiliary door for bulk cargo
    Patent number: 7441671
    Abstract: A shipping container has an interior, a first main door, a second main door and an auxiliary door. In a closed position, the auxiliary door cooperates with one of the main doors to form a bulkhead which blocks access to the interior. The auxiliary door comprises a plurality of separately moveable portions moveable between open and closed positions. At least one of the portions is moveable to an open position which permits access to the interior of the shipping container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Superior Bulk Containers Ltd.
    Inventor: Doug McPhee
  • Shipping container with auxiliary door for bulk cargo
    Publication number: 20060201939
    Abstract: A shipping container has an interior, a first main door, a second main door and an auxiliary door. In a closed position, the auxiliary door cooperates with one of the main doors to form a bulkhead which blocks access to the interior. The auxiliary door comprises a plurality of separately moveable portions moveable between open and closed positions. At least one of the portions is moveable to an open position which permits access to the interior of the shipping container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: Superior Bulk Containers Ltd.
    Inventor: Doug McPhee