Abstract: In various embodiments, shipping container systems are described included an extended tunnel flooring system with a steel floor piece running lengthwise down the center of the extended tunnel floor, and an Omega flooring system including alternating lengthwise strips of 6 wood floor pieces and 5 floor steel pieces on a structure of support beams reinforced with steel gusset plate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 24, 2008
Date of Patent:
December 6, 2011
Assignee:
Institute of International Container Lessors
Inventors:
John Michael Williams, Michael S Hohndorf