Patents by Inventor Ira Donavan Youmans, Jr.

Ira Donavan Youmans, Jr. 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).

  • Pallet transportation assembly and processes of transporting pallets using the same
    Patent number: 9260125
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pallet transportation assembly comprising a first tine, a second tine, and a body coupled to the first and second tines comprising a tine adjustment system, a wheel, and a vertical backing portion, wherein the first or second tine further comprises a riser hinged to the first or second tine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Charles Ellington, Nicholas Elsworth Petroff, Jr., Melvin D. Reeves, II, John P. Barry, Ira Donavan Youmans, Jr.
  • PALLET TRANSPORTATION ASSEMBLY AND PROCESSES OF TRANSPORTING PALLETS USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130223962
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pallet transportation assembly comprising a first tine, a second tine, and a body coupled to the first and second tines comprising a tine adjustment system, a wheel, and a vertical backing portion, wherein the first or second tine further comprises a riser hinged to the first or second tine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Charles Ellington, Nicholas Elsworth Petroff, JR., Melvin D. Reeves, II, John P. Barry, Ira Donavan Youmans, JR.
  • Stackable packaged goods pallet
    Patent number: 7987797
    Abstract: A pallet for shipping and displaying of packaged goods wherein the pallet comprises a plurality of stacking feet joined together by angled ribs to substantially prevent or inhibit spreading of the stacking feet due to high weight loads, a plurality of handles that include handle-strengthening areas and finger recesses to increase the strength and lifting ergonomics of the pallet, and an angled surface on the bottom of the stacking feet to facilitate transporting of the loaded pallet from a distribution vehicle to a retail location over certain obstacles. Accordingly, the packaged goods can comprise beverage trays filled or partially filled with beverage bottles, or any good and/or raw material for sale and/or use in manufacturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward L. Stahl, Stanley Charles Ellington, Brent Clyde Mizell, Travis Truman Crane, Ira Donavan Youmans, Jr., John P. Barry
  • Stackable packaged goods pallet
    Patent number: 7856932
    Abstract: A pallet for shipping and displaying of packaged goods wherein the pallet comprises a plurality of stacking feet joined together by angled ribs to substantially prevent or inhibit spreading of the stacking feet due to high weight loads, a plurality of handles that include handle-strengthening areas and finger recesses to increase the strength and lifting ergonomics of the pallet, and an angled surface on the bottom of the stacking feet to facilitate transporting of the loaded pallet from a distribution vehicle to a retail location over certain obstacles. Accordingly, the packaged goods can comprise beverage trays filled or partially filled with beverage bottles, or any good and/or raw material for sale and/or use in manufacturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward L. Stahl, Stanley Charles Ellington, Brent Clyde Mizell, Travis Truman Crane, Ira Donavan Youmans, Jr., John P. Barry
  • STACKABLE PACKAGED GOODS PALLET
    Publication number: 20100196134
    Abstract: A pallet for shipping and displaying of packaged goods wherein the pallet comprises a plurality of stacking feet joined together by angled ribs to substantially prevent or inhibit spreading of the stacking feet due to high weight loads, a plurality of handles that include handle-strengthening areas and finger recesses to increase the strength and lifting ergonomics of the pallet, and an angled surface on the bottom of the stacking feet to facilitate transporting of the loaded pallet from a distribution vehicle to a retail location over certain obstacles. Accordingly, the packaged goods can comprise beverage trays filled or partially filled with beverage bottles, or any good and/or raw material for sale and/or use in manufacturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. UNITED, INC.
    Inventors: EDWARD L. STAHL, Stanley Charles Ellington, Brent Clyde Mizell, Travis Truman Crane, Ira Donavan Youmans, JR., John P. Barry