Patents Assigned to STI Holdings, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9487352
    Abstract: A container is provided with a frame including one or more support structures each having a stacking post with a thin cross-sectional shape. Multiple support structures having such stacking posts can be provided along the length of the container to enable the container to be used in a stacked configuration. The container can provide an expanded interior loadable width for increased loading flexibility and capacity, and can have recessed upper and lower handling fitting joints in order to provide stronger and space-saving connections between a header and an upper handling fitting, between the upper handling fitting and a stacking post, between the stacking post and a lower handling fitting, and/or between the lower handling fitting and a floor component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: STI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary L. Fenton
  • Patent number: 9334107
    Abstract: A container is provided with a frame including one or more support structures each having a stacking post with a thin cross-sectional shape. Multiple support structures having such stacking posts can be provided along the length of the container to enable the container to be used in a stacked configuration. The container can provide an expanded interior loadable width for increased loading flexibility and capacity, and can have recessed upper and lower handling fitting joints in order to provide stronger and space-saving connections between a header and an upper handling fitting, between the upper handling fitting and a stacking post, between the stacking post and a lower handling fitting, and/or between the lower handling fitting and a floor component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: STI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary L. Fenton
  • Patent number: 9067729
    Abstract: A container is provided with a frame including one or more support structures each having a stacking post with a thin cross-sectional shape. Multiple support structures having such stacking posts can be provided along the length of the container to enable the container to be used in a stacked configuration. The container can provide an expanded interior loadable width for increased loading flexibility and capacity, and can have recessed upper and lower handling fitting joints in order to provide stronger and space-saving connections between a header and an upper handling fitting, between the upper handling fitting and a stacking post, between the stacking post and a lower handling fitting, and/or between the lower handling fitting and a floor component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: STI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary L. Fenton
  • Publication number: 20140144922
    Abstract: A container is provided with a frame including one or more support structures each having a stacking post with a thin cross-sectional shape. Multiple support structures having such stacking posts can be provided along the length of the container to enable the container to be used in a stacked configuration. The container can provide an expanded interior loadable width for increased loading flexibility and capacity, and can have recessed upper and lower handling fitting joints in order to provide stronger and space-saving connections between a header and an upper handling fitting, between the upper handling fitting and a stacking post, between the stacking post and a lower handling fitting, and/or between the lower handling fitting and a floor component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: STI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary L. Fenton
  • Publication number: 20140069912
    Abstract: A container is provided with a frame including one or more support structures each having a stacking post with a thin cross-sectional shape. Multiple support structures having such stacking posts can be provided along the length of the container to enable the container to be used in a stacked configuration. The container can provide an expanded interior loadable width for increased loading flexibility and capacity, and can have recessed upper and lower handling fitting joints in order to provide stronger and space-saving connections between a header and an upper handling fitting, between the upper handling fitting and a stacking post, between the stacking post and a lower handling fitting, and/or between the lower handling fitting and a floor component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: STI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary L. Fenton
  • Patent number: 7540085
    Abstract: A method of constructing a cargo body, including providing a first cargo body panel having a main portion with a thickness and providing a second cargo body panel. Further, forming a post portion in the first cargo body panel integrally with the main portion and forming a base portion of the post portion. Additionally, forming a distal portion of the post portion that is located a distance from the base portion that is substantially greater than the thickness of the main portion. In addition, overlapping at least part of the first cargo body panel over the second cargo body panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: STI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary L. Fenton, Jeffrey W. Liebelt
  • Patent number: 6893075
    Abstract: A cargo body having a plurality of overlapping sidewall panels, each having an integrally formed post. The sidewall panels include a main portion and an integrally formed post portion. Consecutive sidewall panels are overlapped and fastened to create a sidewall of the cargo body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: STI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary L. Fenton, Jeffrey W. Liebelt