Load Bearer Abutment Patents (Class 410/94)
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Publication number: 20080298923Abstract: A vehicle cargo bed includes a cargo bed floor, a wall structure and an attachment member. The cargo bed floor has an approximately horizontal cargo bed surface. The wall structure at least partially surrounds the cargo bed surface. At least a portion of the wall structure has an upper end. The attachment member is secured to the upper end of the portion of the wall structure defining an approximately horizontal first surface disposed above the cargo bed surface. The first surface has a linearly extending scalar demarcations formed thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc.Inventor: David Kovie
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Patent number: 7441995Abstract: A cam-actuated locking system for the inboard barrier of a wheelchair lift is provided. The lift includes a linkage system having a push arm and a slide block. The push arm includes a sliding member with a first keyhole, and a fixed member with a second keyhole. A lock mechanism is pivotally coupled to the sliding member, and includes a keyhole insert. The second keyhole of the fixed member cooperates with the first keyhole and the lock mechanism so that when the keyhole insert of the lock mechanism inserts into the aligned keyholes of the fixed and sliding members, the inboard barrier is locked in a barrier position.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: The Braun CorporationInventors: Elizabeth Sobota, Kenneth Thornburg
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Publication number: 20080260486Abstract: An extendable vehicle cargo floor assembly that includes a semi-rigid material panel base and a slideable panel that slides between guides so as to provide easy access to cargo stored in the vehicle storage part. In another embodiment, the panels are segmented in parts and joined together at installation. In another embodiment, the base panel is not used and instead, a bedliner is configured to operate as the base panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventor: Lawrence M. Bequette
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Publication number: 20080232921Abstract: A method and device for restraining a cargo pallet disposed on the floor of a truck or other container comprising positioning adjacent the cargo pallet a plastic brace, engaging the plastic brace and the cargo pallet, and securing the plastic brace to the floor with a fastener. The plastic brace may have a monolithic construction and may be formed by injection molding. The plastic brace may comprise a first wall having a first side for engaging the floor defining a hole, and a second side; a second wall having a first side for engaging the cargo pallet, and a second side, the second wall extending at an angle of about 90 degrees relative to the first wall; and a gusset interconnecting the second side of the first wall with the second side of the second wall. The plastic brace may further include a raised reinforcement extending from the second side of the first wall and disposed about the hole. The raised reinforcement may have a truncated conical configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, John Townsend, John W. Doster
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Patent number: 7407352Abstract: A new and improved shopping cart release system is disclosed for use in collecting, transporting, removing and loading various types of carts and carriers. A release system is adapted for use with carts of the type configured for materials handling and a vehicle such as a semi-truck trailer used to transport such carts. The release system includes and a ramp that physically engages with a cart so as to retain the cart within the semi-trailer. An automated remote system may also be used, enabling an operator to release a cart without having to manipulate the release system directly. The release system is located within the floor of the semi-trailer. The release system can also be used in other arrangement, for example, within a liftgate mechanism that has the release system incorporated within the loading ramp of the liftgate. The release system utilized in the liftgate operates in the same manner as that of the release system incorporated within the floor of the bed of a semi-trailer truck.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Waltco Truck Equipment CompanyInventor: Charles Ellsworth Wilson
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Publication number: 20080166199Abstract: An adjustable bulkhead for a railcar is provided. The adjustable bulkhead is releasably attachable to the railcar. The adjustable bulkhead is adjustable between a plurality of positions along the length of the railcar relative to the end of the railcar. The adjustable bulkhead includes a support structure, a reinforcement mechanism, and a stabilizing mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: William R. Halliar
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Patent number: 7357609Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for locking at least two safety retainers together. Each safety retainer has a pallet-attached base and a ramp-attached mating bracket. Each safety retainer includes a base and a bracket. Each bracket is coupled to a ramp that is can be removably attached to a pallet. Each base includes a retaining arm for locking the base to the bracket when the ramp is coupled to the pallet. A locking mechanism is capable of being temporarily coupled to a first retaining arm in a first safety retainer and a second retaining arm in a second safety retainer for locking the retaining arms together. The first and second retaining arms must operate as a single unit, and cannot be moved independently, when the locking mechanism is coupled to the first and second retaining arms. The first and second retaining arms operate independently as separate units when the locking mechanism is not coupled to the first and second retaining arms.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Kevin Duane Johnson, Ivan Neil Liverman, Eric Allen Stegner, Robert William Stegner
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Patent number: 7306416Abstract: A cargo restraint device for resisting movement of cargo items on a vehicle floor or cargo bed has a generally flat octagonal or rectangular base with a slip-resistant bottom surface to be supported on the floor or bed and a top surface for receiving at least a portion of a cargo item, and a hollow upright upper body portion that can be filled with heavy material such as sand to provide weight. The upper body portion has at least two upright members extending upwardly from the base member, each having outer surfaces for abutting the cargo item, and at least one having an aperture for receiving straps to encircle a cargo item held by the device. In one embodiment four upright members intersect at a center portion in a cross-shaped configuration. In another embodiment two upright members intersect at a center portion in an L-shaped configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Inventor: John Joseph Arico
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Patent number: 7241092Abstract: A retainer for a vehicle cargo area that is bounded in part by a floor and a door moveable between open and closed positions includes a retaining member spanning at least a portion of the cargo area, a pivot feature operably associated with the retaining member, and a retaining feature that yieldably retains the retaining member in its second position to facilitate retaining cargo within the cargo area. The retaining member pivots about the pivot feature relative to the cargo area between a first position and a second position wherein the retaining member is inclined relative to the floor of the cargo area. When the door is open the retainer is normally in its second position to facilitate retaining cargo within the cargo area.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2005Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventor: Stephen T Lim
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Patent number: 7195432Abstract: An adjustable cargo gate system for a flat bed of a truck or trailer comprising a grate of adjustable length having a center section and end sections which telescope into or out of the center section, and vertical and horizontal braces to hold the gate upright attached to cars that engage with and slide on tracks attached to the truck bed, is modified with the improvements hereinafter described. Track extensions onto the tailgate of the truck allow the gate system to be disposed at the rearmost end of the tailgate when opened flat. One-piece car brace members in the shape of right triangles replace the separate vertical and horizontal brace members and the separate sliding car members of the original system. Curved end sections are provided to enclose the sides of the opened tailgate. A bed-liner with integral tracks make installation of the system much simpler.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Inventors: Stephen Earle, Floyd Jacobs
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Patent number: 7189041Abstract: A retractable load support system for selectively raising a load from the bed of a trailer for allowing the usage of a forklift for loading and unloading the load. The retractable load support system includes a trailer having a bed, a plurality of openings within the bed, a plurality of supports extendable through the openings, a plurality of support members attached to the supports, and at least one actuator attached to the trailer and the support members for selectively lowering and raising the plurality of supports. A locking bar is extendable through locking apertures within the support members and a support frame of the trailer for locking the supports in a raised position.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2005Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Inventor: Mitchell E. Powell
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Patent number: 7156592Abstract: The present Invention is an apparatus for controlling a load in a vehicle, particularly a pickup truck where the load is longer than the bed of the truck. The apparatus comprises a channel mounted to or defined by the bed or tailgate of the truck. A load-restraining member slidably engages the channel to adjust for loads of different sizes. The load-restraining member also rotatably engages the channel and may move between an upright position for use and a horizontal position for storage. The load-restraining member may be secured in the upright position.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Inventor: Stephen J. Cava
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Patent number: 7080965Abstract: A pegboard system for constraining items of cargo in transit has one or more pegboards to cover a cargo support area, the pegboards having an upper surface with openings for pegs, and a plurality of pegs sized to fit into the openings in the pegboards to constrain the items of cargo from substantial lateral movement. In some cases there are elastic top elements for pegs to protect items of cargo, and straps between pegs to aid in constraint of the items of cargo.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2005Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Inventor: John M. Myrick
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Patent number: 6896456Abstract: The invention relates to a latch unit for use in an aircraft cargo hold to secure freight. The latch unit includes a claw that can be depressed out of an elevated, position in which an item of freight can be brought into an immobilizing engagement with the claw, into a resting position in which an item of freight can travel over the latch unit. The latch unit is constructed to engage freight that approaches in a direction leading out of the cargo hold and allows freight to freely move when the freight approaches from all other directions. In addition, the latch unit allows freight to rotate while in the door region, while at the same time prevents freight from accidentally rolling out of the cargo hold.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Telair International GmbHInventor: Thomas Huber
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Patent number: 6890138Abstract: A pegboard system for constraining items of cargo in transit has one or more pegboards to cover a cargo support area, the pegboards having an upper surface with openings for pegs, and a plurality of pegs sized to fit into the openings in the pegboards to constrain the items of cargo from substantial lateral movement. In some cases there are elastic top elements for pegs to protect items of cargo, and straps between pegs to aid in constraint of the items of cargo.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Inventor: John M. Myrick
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Patent number: 6866452Abstract: A well car for carrying shipping containers has a pair of end structures supported by rail car trucks, a pair of first and second spaced apart side beams extending between the end structures and a well defined therebetween. A container support cross member is mounted between the side beams in a position to support an end of a shipping container load carried within the well. The container support cross member includes a monolithic beam member with a attachment fitting formed at an end thereof. The attachment fitting is connected to a side beam at a moment connection. The remaining end of the cross member is similarly configured and connected to the second side beam. Each end or the cross member has load bearing surface portions which may be used for supporting a corner of a shipping container. The moment connections permit a bending moment to be carried by the cross member between the first and second side beams. A retractable container stop is mounted to each end of the central container support cross member.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2001Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: National Steel Car LimitedInventors: Mohammed A. Khattab, James W. Forbes, Ilario A. Coslovi, Tomasz Bis
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Patent number: 6789987Abstract: A cargo freight container has four walls (1a to 1d), a top (2) and a bottom (3), which form an interior having an inner ceiling (4) and an inner bottom (5). Between the inner ceiling (4) and the inner bottom (5) there is at least one load support (6), which is movable against goods (7) to be loaded in the container such that the goods (7) can be supported against the load support (6) at least in one direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Oy Langh Ship ABInventor: Hans Langh
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Patent number: 6779956Abstract: A cargo containment apparatus is formed from a series of individual panels linked together to permit deployment in a variety of configurations for containing cargo items within a larger cargo area of an automotive vehicle. The linked panels of the cargo containment apparatus are pivotable relative to one another to permit substantial flexibility in the apparatus to attain a shape that corresponds to the items to be transported in the cargo area. The panels are can be formed with bag hooks that can be engaged with the handles of conventional plastic grocery bags and tote bags for effectively restraining movement thereof within the automotive cargo area. Pins on the bottom surfaces of the panels engage the carpet in the automotive cargo area to restrict the movement of the cargo containment apparatus within the automotive cargo area.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2002Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gary Steven Strumolo, Chad Nathan Cook, John W. Jaranson
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Patent number: 6752575Abstract: A portable, scalably adjustable cargo securement apparatus is provided which includes laterally extensible rail members, longitudinally extensible rail members, and elongated stabilizer arbors having an elongated, tubular configuration generally circular in cross-section which interconnect via a plurality of impingement locking brackets so as to form a generally square-shaped framework for confining cargo within its boundaries. The impingement locking brackets function to allow for selective, lateral and longitudinal slidable engagement by laterally extensible rail members and longitudinally extensible rail members. The cargo securement apparatus is adapted to be utilized in a cargo area of sport utility vehicles. A plurality of feet function to bear against a cargo floor, thereby according balanced stability to the cargo securement apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2002Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Inventors: Manfred Moore, Louis Cravens
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Patent number: 6736585Abstract: A device for securing a refuse container to a tilt frame of a refuse hauling truck. The device comprising a latch assembly including at least two latch bars, pivotally mounted on the tilt frame for releasably engaging the container. The latch bars being pivotable between a container engaging position and a disengaged position. An actuator switch is used to activate an associated pneumatic system which pivots the latching bars to engage the container and prevent further movement of the container.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: G & H Manufacturing, Ltd.Inventor: Harold W. O'Daniel
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Patent number: 6702532Abstract: A cargo restraining device for use in tine cargo areas of vehicles, trailers, and boats for holding cargo secure and resist sliding and tipping of the cargo placed on a flat surface therein. The restraining device includes a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion comprises material having a coefficient of friction for enhanced adhesion against a metal, carpet or plastic supporting surface. The box, container, or cargo (item) is placed on flop of the lower portion of the restraining device which is deposed between the box and supporting surface. This will cause the cargo item to resist movement. The upper portion of the restraining device consists of a rigid material integrally attached to the lower portion making the bond as strong as the lower portion and mechanically locking the two materials together. Thus transferring any energy applied to the upper portion to the lower portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1999Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Inventor: James A. Throener
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Publication number: 20030206782Abstract: An easy to use cargo restraining barrier device designed to keep fragile or spillable items in a vehicle's trunk or cargo area from sliding or tipping during transport. This versatile device is comprised of a length of flexible material of any cross-sectional shape that will fit snuggly against cargo and restrain it from undesirable movement. This barrier device is placed in position by the user to restrain cargo and is secured to trunk or cargo area carpet via Velcro hook-type pads bonded at intervals to the barrier's underside. The versatility of this device is derived from its flexible construction and its ability to conform to the various shapes of cargo items which is a distinct advantage over prior art. The simplicity of construction of this device offers potential economic advantages in cost to manufacture over prior art.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2002Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventor: Neal C. Toglia
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Patent number: 6575679Abstract: A system for securing accessories in a truck box comprises right and left anchor beams adapted to be fastened to respective right and left edges of the floor such that inner faces of the anchor beams face each other across an inner floor area. An anchor lip extends from each inner face and an accessory has right and left edges comprising an under lip adapted to fit slidingly under the anchor lip of each anchor member. A lock is operative to lock the accessory in a substantially fixed position along the length of the floor. The accessory can be ballast, a toolbox or other accessory that is secured in a truck box but is easily removed to load cargo.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2000Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Inventors: Gerard Bourgault, Michael Gauthier, Neil Eisner
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Patent number: 6572314Abstract: The present invention embodies a method and structure for constraining logs on a truck or trailer without the use of safety wrapper chains or straps. In this apparatus, the stakes, bunks, bunk pockets, head board and tail board are used to constrain logs on the bed of the truck or trailer. The stakes may be permanently or semi-permanently fixed into a bunk pocket and the stakes constrain the movement of the logs from side to side on the truck or trailer. The head board and tail board are permanently attached to stakes which are correspondingly inserted into pockets welded into the bed of the trailer or truck and are permanently or semi-permanently fixed in the pockets. The head board and tail board constrain the movement of the logs from front to back on the truck or trailer. This systems configuration makes it possible for the logs to be hauled without the addition of safety wrapper chains or straps to secure the load.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Great Lakes Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Craig French
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Patent number: 6524043Abstract: An adjustable cargo gate system for a flat bed of a truck or trailer is provided for restraining objects, including small items, from sliding or moving about when the vehicle accelerates, decelerate, or makes sharp turns. It consists of a grate of adjustable width supported in a vertical position by braces attached to cars sliding on a pair of tracks extending from front to rear on the bed or floor of the vehicle. The grate can be positioned at any point athwart the bed of the vehicle, including diagonally across it. The bars of the grate provide anchoring for tie-downs to secure items that are too large to fit within the vehicle bed, or small items that might escape through the openings in the grate.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Inventors: Stephen D. Earle, Floyd Jacobs
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Patent number: 6511270Abstract: A clamp to be placed against payload objects carried in a truck or other vehicle including a corrugated bed liner comprising one or more pairs of movable opposing jaws, each pair selectively engaging a portion of the truck bed liner. The clamp jaws are slidebly retained in grooves in a clamp frame, and moved by spirally disposed grooves in a disk rotated by a connected operator lever. Further improvements include anchoring apertures to further secure the object(s) with rope or strapping, and latching apparatus to maintain the clamp in a closed or “engaged” position relative to the bed liner.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Inventors: Thomas Burke, Glenn M. Sigley
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Patent number: 6503036Abstract: A vehicle sliding floor extension having a composite/plastic sliding extension plate attached to a truck bed or SUV rear compartment by a base plate having molded rails of metal, plastic, or composite to facilitate the controlled movement of the extension plate, the movement of the extension plate being manually or motor actuated. The durable deck surface has a plurality of holes drilled or formed to accommodate the positioning of modular partitions for containing or restraining items being transported. Motorization is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2002Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Inventors: Lawrence M. Bequette, Nicholas John Wladyka
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Patent number: 6491485Abstract: A rail car transporting system is used to transport relatively heavy structures by rail car, particularly prefabricated concrete structures. At least one pair of portable retaining devices are configured to retain the structure on the rail car generally at opposite longitudinal sides thereof. Each retaining device includes a base member positionable under the structure with a vertically extending boss member configured on the base member. This boss member has a shape and size so as to fit into a recess defined in the bottom of the structure. Each of the retaining devices also includes at least one securing device that is configured to secure the retaining device to the rail car such that the structure is retained on the rail car by engagement of the boss members within the recesses.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2001Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Tindall CorporationInventor: Bryant Zavitz
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Patent number: 6478324Abstract: An adjustable chassis for transporting shipping containers of different configurations. The chassis comprises at least two spaced-apart frame members, with each frame member including an upper surface for supporting a shipping container. At least two conversion members are pivotally coupled to the chassis by at least two translation members. The conversion members are configured to translate from a storage position between the frame members to a deployed position resting on the upper surface of the frame members.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Hyundai Precision America, Inc.Inventor: Howard J. Yurgevich
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Patent number: 6431804Abstract: A preassembled endgate (10) for blocking movement of a load (12) along the floor (30) of a vehicle (14) includes a floor panel (40) adapted to extend along the vehicle floor, and a load panel (90) engageable with the load. The endgate (10) also comprises a first hinge (140-142) connected between the load panel (90) and the floor panel (40) to enable the load panel to pivot relative to the floor panel between (a) a stored condition in a side by side relationship with the floor panel and (b) a blocking condition extending upward from and transverse to the floor panel. The endgate (10) also comprises a brace panel (150) extending between and transverse to the load panel (90) and to the floor panel (40) to maintain the load panel in the blocking condition relative to the floor panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1999Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Inventor: John M. Wetzig, III
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Patent number: 6364584Abstract: A combination shipping container, shipping container locking device and a door blocking apparatus inhibits access to the interior of the shipping container while it is being shipped. The blocking apparatus comprises a pair of legs joined to form a generally L-shaped, elongate member, wherein one of the legs provides a pair of spaced apart apertures, with each of the apertures fitted over the container locking device and locked in place adjacent to a set of closed doors of the shipping container. The other of the legs of the elongate member extends upwardly from the first leg in a position for blocking the doors of the shipping container from being opened.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Inventor: Patrick Asher Taylor
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Patent number: 6360166Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing logs from a forestry site. The apparatus and method includes a primary mobile machine having means attached to a rearward portion thereof for holding a first end of a first log cluster. The apparatus and method also includes a first secondary mobile machine with a first end having means for holding a second end of the first log cluster, and a second end having means for holding a first end of a second log cluster. The primary mobile machine and the first secondary mobile machine are interconnected by the first log cluster.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Caterpillar lnc.Inventor: L. Gregory Alster
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Patent number: 6354778Abstract: There is provided an improvement for a railroad freight car for transporting containers. The car is of the type having spaced apart side structures, opposed end structures and a floor structure, all of which together define a well for receiving a plurality of containers. The well has a longitudinal direction substantially aligned with the direction of travel of the car and a transverse direction substantially normal thereto. The floor structure of the car has a container support within the well which provides a container support surface. The improvement comprises a container stop provided with the container support, the container stop having an extended position and a retracted position. The container stop is biased to the extended position by a biasing component. The extended position is defined by the container stop extending upwardly from the container support surface to present two stop surfaces within the well.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1999Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: National Steel Car Ltd.Inventors: Ilario A. Coslovi, Tomasz Bis, James W. Forbes
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Publication number: 20020009346Abstract: A beam which is a cargo lash to bar for connecting mobile equipment and other cargo to the deck of a roll on-roll off ship, which is a with multiple D-rings and apertures along its length for lashing to using twist lock connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 1999Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: ANTHONY J. HOLT, VIRGIL SHAWN ELKINTON
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Patent number: 6322301Abstract: A rail car transporting system is used to transport relatively heavy structures by rail car, particularly prefabricated concrete structures. At least one pair of portable retaining devices are configured to retain the structure on the rail car generally at opposite longitudinal sides thereof. Each retaining device includes a base member positionable under the structure with a vertically extending boss member configured on the base member. This boss member has a shape and size so as to fit into a recess defined in the bottom of the structure. Each of the retaining devices also includes at least one securing device that is configured to secure the retaining device to the rail car such that the structure is retained on the rail car by engagement of the boss members within the recesses.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Tindall CorporationInventor: Bryant Zavitz
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Patent number: 6261038Abstract: A new Cargo Theft Prevention System for providing a pivotable barrier-type assembly associateable with the doors of a conventional cargo container thereby preventing opening of the doors. The inventive device includes a panel pivotally mounted to a rail car floor, and at least two locking shafts removably secured to the floor a finite distance from the panel and removably engaging the panel to support the panel substantially parallel to the door of a cargo box to prevent opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2000Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Inventor: Jimmy D. Cowan
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Patent number: 6244802Abstract: A cargo hold system is for use in motor vehicles. The system comprises a molded floor mat configured to fit in a defined area of the vehicle, e.g. a back cargo area. The molded floor mat is made from a carpet which has looped fibers extending from its surface. The system also includes at least one rigid retention member having at least two linear legs connected at substantially right angles. The retention member further has an upstanding vertical wall and a substantially flat bottom wall. The bottom wall has adhered to it hook-type fasteners. In use, the hook-type fasteners on the rigid retention member interact with the looped fibers of the molded floor mat to create a rearrangeable system to hold in place a variety of different shaped and sized articles.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2000Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: Nifty Products, Inc.Inventors: J. Matthew Stanesic, Raymond O. Sherman
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Patent number: 6241439Abstract: An arrangement is provided for securing objects against a sliding in a cargo space of a motor vehicle. Supporting elements are arranged perpendicularly to the cargo space floor and can be adjusted relative to the cargo space floor between a lifted active position and a lowered passive position. A cargo plate extends in parallel to the cargo space floor and has openings which can each be penetrated by a supporting element. The cargo plate is further developed such that the loading of the cargo space can take place in a normal manner and a securing of the objects can be ensured during the transport. A lifting device causes a relative movement between the cargo plate and the supporting elements which extends perpendicularly to the cargo space floor.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1998Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventor: Norbert Weber
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Patent number: 6234733Abstract: A foldable cargo-retaining device used to limit the movement of articles in the trunk space of an automobile formed using a plurality of panels pivotably joined together to form various shapes with no top or bottom panel. Hook and loop fastener, or similar fastening means, is lined on the bottom edge of the panels for attaching the device to the carpet of an automobile, thereby restricting movement of the device. Articles then can be secured inside of the device to ensure limited immobility of said articles. The panels preferably are constructed from one piece of material with fold lines to produce connecting panels with one corner seam having hook and loop fastener or similar fastening means attached thereto, this allowing the closed device to be disconnected at the seam and opened up into one of many different shaped configurations for attachment to the bottom and side walls of an automobile trunk or cargo area. When not in use, the rectangle can be folded into a compact unit for storage.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Inventor: Warren A. Parr
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Patent number: 6176657Abstract: The cargo restraint assembly is for a vehicle cargo bed and includes a vehicle cargo bed liner adapted to lie on the floor of the cargo bed. The liner has spaced parallel grooves extending from the rear to the front of the liner and defined by spaced parallel upstanding ribs. The assembly also includes a cargo stop block having a rear end, opposite front end, top, bottom and opposing sides. The block bottom has parallel spaced forwardly extending ribs defining spaced parallel grooves therebetween. The block ribs and grooves are adapted to mate with the grooves and ribs of the bed liner. The assembly further includes a stop block lock which is adapted to draw the block laterally to engage the sides of the block depending ribs with the sides of the upstanding ribs of the bed liner in order to secure the block in place on the bed liner. In one embodiment the lock has a body with a depending rib which fits in a bed liner groove.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2000Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Inventor: Joel Romph
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Patent number: 6109847Abstract: An organizer for a vehicle cargo area has a telescoping cross member that is connected to a pair of end supports and can be adjusted to continuously variable lengths for fitting into different sized cargo areas. An optional accessory holder can be attached to the organizer and hold safety items such as battery jumper cables, flares, and/or first aid kits. Reflectors are provided on the organizer to improve its visibility, especially when used to warn approaching motorists of a disabled vehicle. The telescoping cross member can also be slidingly attached to the end supports to further allow adjustability in the fore and aft directions.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1997Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Peregrine IncorporatedInventors: Dakshesh Patel, James Nixon, Jeffrey L. Konchan
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Patent number: 6099220Abstract: A cargo locking device for restraining wheeled carts in freight trailers, trucks or railway cars from rolling. An elongated frame is slidably positionable within elongated spaced tracks. An abutment plate is pivotally mounted on the frame between storage and operative positions, and a prop lock bar pivoted to the frame selectively maintains the abutment plate in its operative position to prevent cart movement. The abutment plate and lock bar are pivotal to the non-obtrusive storage position.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1999Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Kinedyne CorporationInventor: David E. Poth
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Patent number: 6062781Abstract: A load security system for a storage and transport framework for storing and/or transporting two-dimensional articles comprises an abutment element for engaging one side edge of the two-dimensional articles, a spring or pivoted element for engaging an opposite side edge of the two-dimensional articles, and a tensioning device connected between the spring or pivoted element and a framework supporting the two-dimensional articles so that the spring or pivoted element exerts pressure on the surface of the two-dimensional articles for flat pressure thereof onto the framework and, simultaneously, exerts pressure on the side edges of the two-dimensional articles in a direction toward the abutment element.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1998Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Inventor: Siegfried Glaser
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Patent number: 6053563Abstract: An enclosure for holding a machine includes a lower body made of polymer materials, such as polyolafins and/or nylon. The lower body includes an interior region having a surface with one or more features integrally molded therein and an upper body overlying the lower body for enclosing the machine between the upper and lower bodies. The one or more features integrally molded into the surface of the interior region are adapted for at least partially securing the machine to the lower body. In one embodiment, the one or more features integrally molded into the surface of the lower body include a projection extending above the surface of the interior region and the machine includes a recess formed in a bottom surface thereof. The projection may be sized and shaped to fit within the recess for securing the machine to the surface of the lower body so as to prevent the machine from moving laterally with respect to the surface of the interior region.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1999Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand CompanyInventors: Peter Edgeller, Jamie R. Wilson
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Patent number: 6022062Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is a ribbed vehicle cargo bed, including a vehicle cargo bed liner, which contains a means for stabilizing an object during transport. The stabilizing means is created by a reduced floor rib height in an area shaped to hold a cargo object. The area having reduced rib height is adjacently surrounded by a supporting ridge comprising a plurality of cross sectioned rib walls extending essentially perpendicularly from said floor. The supporting ridge provides a barrier which prevents a suitably shaped object situated atop the (recessed) area from sliding during transportation.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1998Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Inventor: Jonathan Kyle Fleenor
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Patent number: 6012885Abstract: A cargo chock for a cargo bed which has a corrugated liner defining channels and ridges. The chock includes a base having a top with a planar area and a bottom with alternating channels and ridges which mate with the liner of the cargo bed. An upstanding ridge in the form of a cross is arranged on the top. The upstanding ridge includes sides which are normal to the planar area of the top and an upper surface which includes an apex from which the elements of the cross extend downwardly toward the ends thereof. The elements of the cross are aligned parallel to and perpendicular to the channels of the bed, respectively. The element lying parallel to the channels of the cargo bed is displaced laterally to create additional adjustment capability.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1998Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Assignee: DZN, IncorporatedInventors: Charles F. Taylor, Clive A. Hawkins
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Patent number: 6007282Abstract: A cargo restraining device for use in grooved truck beds, especially for use with grooved bed liners commonly used in pick up trucks. The restraining device includes a lower portion which protrudes downwardly into the grooves of the truck bed and an upper portion which is a platform member affixed to the downward protrusions. By placing the platform in a position to contact the cargo to be restrained and engaging the downward protrusions into the bed grooves, movement of the cargo will be inhibited. Additional verticality for the device can be achieved by making the platform thicker or by adding at least one vertical member. The downward protrusions can be designed to engage a variety of bed-liner-groove configurations.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Inventor: John H. Mundt
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Patent number: 6003445Abstract: There is provided an improvement for a railroad freight car for transporting containers. The car is of the type having spaced apart side structures, opposed end structures and a floor structure, all of which together define a well for receiving a plurality of containers. The well has a longitudinal direction substantially aligned with the direction of travel of the car and a transverse direction substantially normal thereto. The floor structure of the car has a container support within the well which provides a container support surface. The improvement comprises a container stop provided with the container support, the container stop having an extended position and a retracted position. The container stop is biased to the extended position by a biasing component. The extended position is defined by the container stop extending upwardly from the container support surface to present two stop surfaces within the well.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1997Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: National Steel Car Ltd.Inventors: Ilario A. Coslovi, Tomasz Bis, James Wilfred Forbes
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Patent number: 5961262Abstract: An arrangement for securing objects in a cargo space of a motor vehicle is fastened in the floor of the cargo space and has at least one supporting element which can be adjusted between an active position. The arrangement projects into the cargo space, and a passive position, in which a supporting element ends at a level with the cargo space floor, is configured such that it can be easily operated and does not hinder the loadability of the cargo space. The supporting element can be adjusted approximately perpendicularly to the plane of the cargo space floor and, in its active position, projects approximately perpendicularly into the cargo space.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1998Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventor: Norbert Weber
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Patent number: 5957640Abstract: In a system for locking freight or cargo, especially in the freight hold of an aircraft, including guide rails along which the units of freight are guided, and YZ-locking devices for securing or locking the freight units against motion in the Y- and Z-directions, one or more X-locking devices are further provided for locking the freight units against motion in the X-direction. The X-locking devices are mounted directly on the guide rails, which are arranged between respective YZ-locking devices. Each X-locking device includes a mounting base (5) that is fixedly mounted on the guide rail (1), and a locking member (6) that is pivotally connected to the mounting base (5) so as to be tiltable or pivotable about an axis (7) extending parallel to the lengthwise extension of the guide rail (1) or X-direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Daimler Chrysler Aerospace Airbus GmbHInventors: Heinrich Schmieke, Volkhard Wendt