Patents Assigned to Fontaine Trailer Company
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Patent number: 11472328Abstract: A container adapter for securing a container to a cargo section of a vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of brackets connected to the frame for securing the frame to the cargo section, and a plurality of locks formed on the frame configured to secure the frame to the container. The cargo section of the vehicle includes one or more attachments secured to a support surface, and at least two locks disposed on the attachments and spaced apart by a predetermined distance in a length direction. The at least two locks configured to engage the one or more containers. A trailer includes a cargo section having multiple bolsters, for use in the sand haul operation for example, the multiple bolsters including first, second and third bolsters spaced apart along a length direction, each bolster comprising two locks configured to engage a container.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Fontaine Trailer Company LLCInventors: Bart Bolton, Allen Peacock, James Andrew Hendricks, Harold Painter
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Patent number: 8915684Abstract: A cargo deck includes a floor engageable with a load. The floor is formed from extruded aluminum in tubular panels extending transversely along the floor. Side rails are disposed on opposed sides of the deck. A plurality of longitudinally-extending support members support the floor, and are coupled to the floor via a plurality of support brackets extending angularly from the floor to the support members.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2011Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Fontaine Trailer Company, Inc.Inventor: James H. Adams
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Patent number: 8807893Abstract: A restraining strap securement system for a trailer includes a load-restraining strap with a flat hook that connects to the trailer side rail. The trailer side rail extends along the sides of the trailer and comprises a bottom wall with an opening for receiving the flat hook. A keeper slides upon a rail affixed to the bottom wall and the keeper may be positioned to extend beneath the flat hook and prevent the flat from falling from the opening while the strap is being tightened. The keeper may comprise a hook that can be used to secure tarps or ropes over the trailer load.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Fontaine Trailer Company, Inc.Inventor: James H. Adams
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Patent number: 8714792Abstract: A bumper adapted for mounting to a trailer is provided. The bumper comprises a tail skirt extending horizontally across the rear of the trailer. Upright bars mount to and intersect the tail skirt. The tail skirt comprises a groove for receiving a recessed light bar comprising multiple signal lights. The wiring harness extends from the light bar into a space behind the upright bars and passes through openings in the tail skirt behind the upright bars.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Fontaine Trailer Company, Inc.Inventor: James H. Adams
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Patent number: 8439427Abstract: An improved side rail structure is used to form a portion of a flat bed trailer. The side rail structure is integrally formed as one piece. The side rail structure includes an outer side rail wall which is integrally formed as one piece with a rub rail that projects from the outward surface of the side rail wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Fontaine Trailer CompanyInventor: James H. Adams
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Patent number: 8272819Abstract: A restraining strap securement system for a trailer includes a load-restraining strap with a flat hook that connects to the trailer side rail. The trailer side rail extends along the sides of the trailer and comprises a bottom wall with an opening for receiving the flat hook. A keeper slides upon a rail affixed to the bottom wall and the keeper may be positioned to extend beneath the flat hook and prevent the flat hook from falling from the opening while the strap is being tightened. The keeper may comprise a hook that can be used to secure tarps or ropes over the trailer load.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Fontaine Trailer Company, Inc.Inventor: James H. Adams
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Patent number: 8057143Abstract: A trailer includes a floor engageable with a load, the trailer floor comprising a plurality of floor panels. Each floor panel comprises a plurality of tubular portions that are hollow inside to reduce weight. The tubular portions have an upper wall comprising pairs of parallel channels which slideably receive at least one sliding bracket for securing the load to the trailer.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Fontaine Trailer Company, Inc.Inventor: James H. Adams
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Patent number: 7896427Abstract: An improved side rail structure is used to form a portion of a flat bed trailer. The side rail structure is integrally formed as one piece. The side rail structure includes an outer side rail wall which is integrally formed as one piece with a rub rail. A flooring section may also be formed as one piece with the outer side rail wall. The one piece side rail structure may be formed of extruded metal.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Fontaine Trailer CompanyInventor: James H. Adams
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Patent number: 7883305Abstract: A device for securing a container to a trailer has a base with at least one leg for bolting to the trailer and a twistlock coupled to the base. The twistlock, when actuated, engages an opening in a corner fitting of the container such that the container is securely attached to the trailer.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Fontaine Trailer Company, Inc.Inventor: Michael H. Watson
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Patent number: 7571953Abstract: A trailer includes a floor engageable with a load and a longitudinally extending support member. The support member has an upper portion connected to the floor, a lower portion connectable to a suspension system, and a web extending between the upper and lower portions and transverse to the floor. The lower portion has a lower flange extending transverse to the web and connectable to the suspension system. The lower flange has a first portion extending from a first side of the web a first distance and a second portion extending from a second opposite side of the web a second distance larger than the first distance.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Fontaine Trailer CompanyInventor: James H. Adams
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Patent number: 7568754Abstract: An improved side rail structure is used to form a portion of a flat bed trailer. The side rail structure is integrally formed as one piece. The side rail structure includes an outer side rail wall which is integrally formed as one piece with a rub rail. A flooring section may also be formed as one piece with the outer side rail wall. The one piece side rail structure may be formed of extruded metal.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Fontaine Trailer CompanyInventor: James H. Adams
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Publication number: 20090028658Abstract: A trailer includes a floor engageable with a load, the trailer floor comprising a plurality of floor panels. Each floor panel comprises a plurality of tubular portions that are hollow inside to reduce weight. The tubular portions have an upper wall comprising pairs of parallel channels which slideably receive at least one sliding bracket for securing the load to the trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: FONTAINE TRAILER COMPANYInventor: James H. Adams
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Publication number: 20070292228Abstract: A device for securing a container to a trailer has a base with at least one leg for bolting to the trailer and a twistlock coupled to the base. The twistlock, when actuated, engages an opening in a corner fitting of the container such that the container is securely attached to the trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: Fontaine Trailer CompanyInventor: Michael Watson
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Publication number: 20060153658Abstract: A multi-positional flat hook bracket for cargo securement is provided. The bracket allows for the securement of tie-down flat hooks in such a way as to conform to the recent regulations promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Namely, the tie-down will stay inboard of the trailer's rub rails, and any loss in tension to the tie-downs will not result in the flat hook coming loose.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2005Publication date: July 13, 2006Applicant: Fontaine Trailer CompanyInventors: Michael Watson, Randy McGuire