Patents Assigned to Sidump'r Trailer Company, Inc.
  • Cross-member for a trailer frame and a trailer frame incorporating the same
    Patent number: 7762616
    Abstract: A cross-member for a trailer frame and a frame incorporating the same. The cross-member extends between longitudinally aligned rails designed to pivotally support a dumping body thereon. The cross-member includes a cylindrical tube having a wall defining a bore therethrough. A planar member is received within the bore and is axially aligned therewith. The tube includes one or more axially aligned openings proximate a central region thereof. The planar member is disposed intermediate the openings and is aligned axially with the openings. The cross-member is substantially rigid under tension and at least a portion thereof is flexible under torsion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Sidump'r Trailer Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred P. Smith, Nathan H. Morrill
  • CROSS-MEMBER FOR A TRAILER FRAME AND A TRAILER FRAME INCORPORATING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080303312
    Abstract: A cross-member for a trailer frame and a frame incorporating the same. The cross-member extends between longitudinally aligned rails designed to pivotally support a dumping body thereon. The cross-member includes a cylindrical tube having a wall defining a bore therethrough. A planar member is received within the bore and is axially aligned therewith. The tube includes one or more axially aligned openings proximate a central region thereof. The planar member is disposed intermediate the openings and is aligned axially with the openings. The cross-member is substantially rigid under tension and at least a portion thereof is flexible under torsion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: SIDUMP'R TRAILER COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Fred P. Smith, Nathan H. Morrill