Patents Assigned to Bradford Company
  • Container Having Metal Outer Frame For Supporting L-Shaped Tracks
    Publication number: 20140076754
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a metal frame, tracks having horizontal and vertical portions attached to opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of support member assemblies extending between the tracks. Each support member assembly comprises end members located at the ends of a tubular support, the end members being movable in the tracks. The support member assemblies support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Matthew S. Sanger, Brian T. Dobrinski
  • Container Having Metal Outer Frame For Supporting L-Shaped Tracks
    Publication number: 20140076755
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a metal frame, tracks having horizontal and vertical portions attached to opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of support member assemblies extending between the tracks. Each support member assembly comprises end members located at the ends of a tubular support, the end members being movable in the tracks. The support member assemblies support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Matthew S. Sanger, Brian T. Dobrinski
  • Method of making core for sandwich-like product starting with extruded profile
    Patent number: 8668855
    Abstract: A product (10) made from an extruded sheet or web of material (42) having a non-linear cross-section, and the process of making the product (10) is provided. The extruded web or extrudate (42) is plastically deformed in selected areas and then folded. When folded into the appropriate shape, the extrudate (42) is formed into a product (10) having a plurality of cells (14). The cells (14a) may have one or more openings (34a), allowing access to an interior of the cell (14a) and reducing the weight of the product (10a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: Judson A. Bradford
  • Folded product made from extruded profile and method of making same
    Patent number: 8663523
    Abstract: A product 10 made from an extruded sheet or web of material 42 having a non-linear cross-section, and the process of making the product 10 is provided. The extruded web or extrudate 42 is plastically deformed in selected areas and then folded. When folded into the appropriate shape, the extrudate 42 is formed into a product 10 having a plurality of cells 14. Optionally, the cells 14a can include one or more openings 34a, allowing access to an interior of the cell 14a and reducing the weight of the product 10a.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Calvin D. Nyeboer
  • Partition Assembly Made With Partitions Having Rounded Edges, Stiffening Members and Method of Making Same
    Publication number: 20140018223
    Abstract: A partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot and a rounded edge. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions are made by rounding an edge of a multi-layered blank using a rotatable tool and then cutting the partition material to a desired size. Slots may then be formed in the edge sealed material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Bradford Company
    Inventor: William J. Vroon
  • Process of Making Multi-Layered Product Having Dimpled Interior
    Publication number: 20140000799
    Abstract: A process of making a multi-layered product (50) made from multiple extruded sheets or webs (51, 52) of material laminated or joined together. In several embodiments, at least one of the webs is made of different materials, such that the extrudate (12, 12a, 12b) has different properties. When introduced into a dimpler (15, 68, 108), the extrudate (12, 12a, 12b) is treated such that a plurality of dimples (26, 28, 72, 74, 112) are created in the web. A pair of outer skins (52, 52A, 72, 92) may be laminated or applied to the dimpled interior layer (24, 51, 70, 90, 100, 110). Each outer skin (52, 52A, 72, 92, 102, 116) may have identical properties or different properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Bradford Company
    Inventor: Judson A. Bradford
  • Container having stationary support members for supporting dunnage
    Patent number: 8607978
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body including at least one frame, holders supported by the body and a plurality of stationary support members extending between the holders. Each support member may be fixed in a stationary position by the holders. The support members support dunnage for supporting product for storage or shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Mark J. Feenstra, Eric S. Bruinsma
  • Partition assembly made with partitions having rounded edges and method of making same
    Patent number: 8562884
    Abstract: A partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot and a rounded edge. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions are made by rounding an edge of a multi-layered blank using a rotatable tool and then cutting the partition material to a desired size. Slots may then be formed in the edge sealed material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: William J. Vroon
  • Method of Loading/Unloading Product From Container Having Movable Pouches
    Publication number: 20130239526
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body, tracks attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of support members extending between the tracks. Sliders are located at the ends of tubular supports, the sliders being slidable in the tracks to move the support members. The support members support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventors: Donald J. Bazany, Judson A. Bradford, Timothy A. Bublitz, Brian T. Dobrinski, Mark J. Feenstra, Calvin D. Nyeboer
  • Custom sized plastic tote having intermediate sleeve
    Patent number: 8523004
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic material is secured to the upper and lower portions of the injection molded tote to create a custom sized plastic tote of a desired height. Alternatively, portions of different injection molded totes may be used to create a custom sized plastic tote. The sleeve may be made from different materials and may be made of multiple pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: William J. Vroon
  • Container Having Sliding Support Assemblies For Supporting Dunnage
    Publication number: 20130175912
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a body, track assemblies attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of support assemblies extending between the track assemblies. Outer members of the support assemblies have notches which enable the support assemblies to slide along the track assemblies to move parts supported by dunnage suspended by the support assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventor: Bradford Company
  • Method of forming partition assembly having floor parent welded to partitions
    Patent number: 8460504
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a non-disassembling partition assembly comprises providing a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions. The partitions may be made by folding over a partition blank and securing a foam portion of the folded partition blank to itself. The foam may be heated before being cooled under pressure to secure opposed plies of the partition together. The partition assembly is held together by a floor parent welded to the intersecting partitions. The floor has a lower outer skin and a foam layer to which the partitions are parent welded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Calvin D. Nyeboer, Mark J. Feenstra
  • Method of making multilayer product having honeycomb core of improved strength
    Patent number: 8454781
    Abstract: A process of making a multilayered product having an interior honeycomb layer or core. The interior layer is formed by extruding a generally corrugated web of material. The corrugated web is cut and folded to create the honeycomb core. Outer protective skins are applied to exterior surfaces of the interior layer to create a multilayered material which is then cut to size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: Judson A. Bradford
  • Container Having Stationary Support Members For Supporting Dunnage
    Publication number: 20130126383
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body including at least one frame, holders supported by the body and a plurality of stationary support members extending between the holders. Each support member may be fixed in a stationary position by the holders. The support members support dunnage for supporting product for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Mark J. Feenstra, Eric S. Bruinsma
  • Partition Assembly Made With Partitions Having Rounded Edges and Method of Making Same
    Publication number: 20130102450
    Abstract: A partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot and a rounded edge. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions are made by rounding an edge of a multi-layered blank using a rotatable tool and then cutting the partition material to a desired size. Slots may then be formed in the edge sealed material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventor: Bradford Company
  • Container Having Sliding Support Members For Supporting Dunnage
    Publication number: 20130057135
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body, track assemblies attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of tubular support members extending between the track assemblies. The tubular support members have notches which enable the support members to slide along track assemblies to move the support members. The tubular support members support dunnage for supporting product for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Brian T. Dobrinski, Mark J. Feenstra
  • Folded Product Made From Extruded Profile and Method of Making Same
    Publication number: 20130042965
    Abstract: A product 10 made from an extruded sheet or web of material 42 having a non-linear cross-section, and the process of making the product 10 is provided. The extruded web or extrudate 42 is plastically deformed in selected areas and then folded. When folded into the appropriate shape, the extrudate 42 is formed into a product 10 having a plurality of cells 14. Optionally, the cells 14a can include one or more openings 34a, allowing access to an interior of the cell 14a and reducing the weight of the product 10a.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventor: Bradford Company
  • Partition assembly made with partitions having rounded edges and method of making same
    Patent number: 8360306
    Abstract: A partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot and a rounded edge. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions are made by rounding an edge of a multi-layered blank using a rotatable tool and then cutting the partition material to a desired size. Slots may then be formed in the edge sealed material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: William J. Vroon
  • Method of making multi-layered product having spaced honeycomb core sections
    Patent number: 8308885
    Abstract: A process of making a multi-layered product having an interior layer including spaced honeycomb core sections. The interior layer is treated or plastically deformed in selected areas and then folded to create spaced honeycomb sections at desired locations and of desired sizes. A generally flat web of material used to make the interior layer extends between the honeycomb sections. Outer protective skins are applied to exterior surfaces of the interior layer to create a multi-layered material which is then cut to size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: Judson A. Bradford
  • Collapsible container having sliding support member assemblies for supporting dunnage
    Patent number: 8308015
    Abstract: The present invention provides a collapsible container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a collapsible body, tracks attached to opposite sides of the collapsible body, and a plurality of support members extending between the tracks. Sliders are located at the ends of flexible supports, the sliders being slidable in the tracks to move the support members. The support members support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Mark J. Feenstra