Patents Assigned to East Manufacturing Corp.
  • Publication number: 20040135398
    Abstract: A smooth side trailer body or body structure comprised of a plurality of extruded panel members positioned adjacent one another. The extruded panels are arranged perpendicular to the floor of a trailer. The panels are held to the floor by a bottom rail. A top rail portion may be used to hold the panels together to form a more rigid wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: East Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventor: Howard Booher
  • Publication number: 20020025237
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable, locking tie down system for flat bed trailers. The tie down system comprises at least one groove within the floor of the truck trailer. Each groove has a flange extending inward on either side of the groove. One of the flanges has a plurality of notches formed in it. The system includes at least one tie down member comprising an anchor hook insertable into the groove wherein the hook registers against an anchor flange opposite the flange having the plurality of notches. Each tie down member further comprises at least one boss extending therefrom which is positioned and sized to engage at least one of the notches in the notched flange in a manner preventing the tie down member from sliding along the groove. A tie down chain or cable is attached to the tie down member in a manner to secure a load to the floor of the truck trailer. The tie down system further comprises at least one winch rail on either side of a truck trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Applicant: East Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventor: James H. Adams
  • Publication number: 20010031186
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable, locking cargo control system for a vehicle such as a flat bed trailer, van type trailer, train, airplane or the like. The tie down system comprises at least one groove within the floor of the truck trailer. Each groove has a flange extending inward on either side of the groove. One of the flanges has a plurality of notches formed in it. The system includes at least one tie down member comprising an anchor hook insertable into the groove wherein the hook registers against an anchor flange opposite the flange having the plurality of notches. Each tie down member further comprises at least one boss extending therefrom which is positioned and sized to engage at least one of the notches in the notched flange in a manner preventing the tie down member from sliding along the groove. A tie down chain or cable is attached to the tie down member in a manner to secure a load to the floor of the or other portion of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Applicant: East Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventor: James H. Adams