Patents Assigned to Bradford Company
  • Method of making multilayer product having honeycomb core
    Patent number: 8303744
    Abstract: A process of making a multilayered product having an interior honeycomb layer or core. The interior layer is formed by passing a generally flat web of material between rollers to create a corrugated web. 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: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: Judson A. Bradford
  • Method of Making Multilayer Product Having Honeycomb Core of Improved Strength
    Publication number: 20120261061
    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: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventor: Judson A. Bradford
  • Method of Making Multilayer Product Having Honeycomb Core
    Publication number: 20120205035
    Abstract: A process of making a multilayered product having an interior honeycomb layer or core. The interior layer is formed by passing a generally flat web of material between rollers to create a corrugated web. 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: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventor: Judson A. Bradford
  • Multi-Layered Product Having Dimpled Interior and Method of Making Same
    Publication number: 20120193020
    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: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventor: Judson A. Bradford
  • Method of Making Core For Sandwich-Like Product Starting With Extruded Profile
    Publication number: 20120104645
    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: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventor: Judson A. Bradford
  • Method of Making Multi-Layered Product Having Spaced Honeycomb Core Sections
    Publication number: 20120100347
    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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventor: Judson A. Bradford
  • Multi-Layered Product Having Dimpled Interior and Method of Making Same
    Publication number: 20120085487
    Abstract: A process of making a multi-layered product made from multiple extruded sheets or webs of material laminated or joined together. In several embodiments, at least one of the webs is extruded such that the extrudate has different properties. When introduced into a dimpler, the extrudate is treated such that a plurality of dimples are created in the web. A pair of outer skins are laminated or applied to the dimpled interior layer. The outer skins may have identical properties or different properties within each outer skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventor: Judson A. Bradford
  • Method of manufacturing custom sized plastic tote having intermediate sleeve
    Patent number: 8146224
    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: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: William J. Vroon
  • Custom Sized Plastic Tote Having Intermediate Sleeve and Method of Manufacturing Same
    Publication number: 20120073109
    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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventor: William J. Vroon
  • Method of manufacturing custom sized plastic tote having intermediate sleeve
    Patent number: 8112859
    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: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: William J. Vroon
  • Container having sliding support members
    Patent number: 8100282
    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 supported by the tracks. Rollers are located at the ends of the support members which roll in the tracks to move the support members. The support members have product receptacles whereby products may be suspended between adjacent support members, portions of the products residing in the product receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Calvin D. Nyeboer, Mark J. Feenstra
  • Dunnage structure made with multiple ply partitions
    Patent number: 8100283
    Abstract: A dunnage structure comprising a partition matrix made up of folded partitions, each of the partitions having two plies fused together in select locations. The partitions may be made by folding a partition blank and securing a portion of the folded partition blank to itself in predetermined locations. Passages extend through portions of the partitions to allow multiple partitions to be secured together using connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Calvin D. Nyeboer, William J. Vroon
  • Dunnage structure made with multiple ply partitions
    Patent number: 8079490
    Abstract: A dunnage structure comprising a partition matrix made up of folded partitions, each of the partitions having two plies fused together in select locations. The partitions may be made by folding a partition blank and securing a portion of the folded partition blank to itself in predetermined locations. Passages extend through portions of the partitions to allow multiple partitions to be secured together using connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Calvin D. Nyeboer, William J. Vroon
  • Container Having Sliding Support Members
    Publication number: 20110284551
    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 supported by the tracks. Rollers are located at the ends of the support members which roll in the tracks to move the support members. The support members have product receptacles whereby products may be suspended between adjacent support members, portions of the products residing in the product receptacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventors: Calvin D. Nyeboer, Mark J. Feenstra
  • Dunnage structure made with multiple ply partitions
    Patent number: 8061549
    Abstract: A dunnage structure comprising a partition matrix made up of at least some folded partitions, each of the folded partitions having two plies fused together in select locations. The partitions may be made by folding a partition blank and securing at least one portion of the folded partition blank to itself. Passages extend through portions of the folded partitions to allow multiple partitions to be secured together using connectors extending through the passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Calvin D. Nyeboer, Michael F. Stejskal
  • Partition Assembly Made With Partitions Having Rounded Edges and Method of Making Same
    Publication number: 20110079637
    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: October 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: Bradford Company
    Inventor: William J. Vroon
  • Method of making multiple ply partition
    Patent number: 7878362
    Abstract: A method of making a multiple ply slotted partition for use in a slotted partition assembly is provided. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions are 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 to secure opposed plies of the multiple ply partition together. The opposed plies of the partition are fused or parent welded together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: Calvin D. Nyeboer
  • Method of Erecting Collapsible Container For Air Shipment of Cargo
    Publication number: 20100275426
    Abstract: A collapsible cargo container (10) is configurable into an erected condition and a collapsed condition. The container (10) comprises a base (12), a pair of opposed side walls (14) hinged to the base (12), a top (16) hinged to the side walls (14), a front wall (18) hinged to the base (12), a back wall (20) hinged to the base (12), flaps (22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32) hinged to the side walls (14) and top (16), and a door (34) formed in one of the walls. Fasteners (36) secure the flaps (22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32) to the front and back walls (18, 20) when the container (10) is in the erected condition. The front and back walls (18, 20) are collapsible upon the base (12) and the side walls (14) and top (16) are collapsible upon the front and back walls (18, 20) when the container (10) is in the collapsed condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventors: Timothy A. Bublitz, Brian T. Dobrinski
  • Custom Sized Plastic Tote Having Intermediate Sleeve and Method of Manufacturing Same
    Publication number: 20100242249
    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: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Bradford Company
    Inventor: William J. Vroon
  • Non-diassembling intersecting partition matrix and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 7775419
    Abstract: A collapsible, non-disassembling intersecting partition assembly for insertion into a container divides the space inside the container into individual cells for holding products. The assembly comprises a plurality of first slotted partitions intersecting with a plurality of second slotted partitions to form a collapsible matrix. Each of the first slotted partitions has opposed slots extending inwardly from opposed edges of the partition to facilitate folding the partition. An outer portion or tab of each folded partition is secured to one of the other partitions to prevent disassembly of the matrix. Each of the partitions has hooks and notches to help hold the assembly together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: Michael R. Bale