Patents by Inventor Michael D. Clee

Michael D. Clee 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).

  • Publication number: 20210122565
    Abstract: A dunnage assembly that is quickly and easily installed within a shipping container and is easily reworked while remaining secure and adjustable during use is provided. The dunnage assembly of the present disclosure may also include a locking mechanism to keep the sling assembly securely positioned during shipping. Finally, according to one aspect the dunnage assembly of the present disclosure may collapse into the base of the shipping container, allowing it to remain mounted within the shipping container when the shipping container is collapsed for the return shipment back to be reused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: Pine Valley Packaging Limited
    Inventors: Michael D Clee, Mitchell L Malkoski, Steven M Brayford
  • Publication number: 20210122555
    Abstract: A dunnage assembly that is quickly and easily installed within a shipping container and is easily reworked while remaining secure and adjustable during use is provided. The dunnage assembly of the present disclosure may also include a locking mechanism to keep the sling assembly securely positioned during shipping. Finally, according to one aspect the dunnage assembly of the present disclosure may collapse into the base of the shipping container, allowing it to remain mounted within the shipping container when the shipping container is collapsed for the return shipment back to be reused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: Pine Valley Packaging Limited
    Inventors: Michael D Clee, Mitchell L Malkoski, Steven M Brayford
  • Patent number: 6601598
    Abstract: The present invention a collapsible shelter comprises spaced apart first and second upright pleated wall sections disposed substantially parallel to each other, first and second slanted pleated roof sections joined at upper ends to form a saw tooth roof peak, and joined at lower ends to upper ends of said wall section to form saw tooth wall-roof junctions, wherein said pleated wall sections together with said pleated roof sections form a tunnel member which is collapsible by folding said pleated sections onto each other in accordion style.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventors: Michael D. Clee, Steve Ostrowski
  • Publication number: 20010035203
    Abstract: The present invention a collapsible shelter comprises spaced apart first and second upright pleated wall sections disposed substantially parallel to each other, first and second slanted pleated roof sections joined at upper ends to form a saw tooth roof peak, and joined at lower ends to upper ends of said wall section to form saw tooth wall-roof junctions, wherein said pleated wall sections together with said pleated roof sections form a tunnel member which is collapsible by folding said pleated sections onto each other in accordion style.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Michael D. Clee, Steve Ostrowski
  • Patent number: 5628402
    Abstract: A supporting structure for positioning a product within an outer shipping container takes the form of a plastic bladder shaped on one side to provide a cavity having internal dimensions matching external dimensions of the product and shaped on the other to have external dimensions matching internal dimensions of the shipping container. The air bladder may be either a vertical or a horizontal positioning elements and is typically used pairs within a single container. The air bladder is compact and can be discarded after use with minimal environment impact. In examples shown, the air bladder is of a plastic material such as polyethylene and is produced by blow molding, making it particularly suitable for disposal after use by a recycling process, thereby further reducing potential environmental impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Intepac Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Dickie, Michael D. Clee
  • Patent number: 5626229
    Abstract: A supporting structure for positioning a product within an outer shipping container takes the form of a plastic air bladder shaped on one side to provide a cavity having internal dimensions matching external dimensions of the product and shaped on the other to have external dimensions matching internal dimensions of the shipping container. The air bladder may be either a vertical or a horizontal positioning elements and is typically used in pairs within a single container. The air bladder is compact and can be discarded after use with minimal environment impact. In examples shown, the air bladder is of a plastic material such as polyethylene and is produced by blow molding, making it particularly suitable for disposal after use by a recycling process, thereby further reducing potential environmental impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Intepac Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Dickie, Michael D. Clee