Patents by Inventor Al Hoag

Al Hoag has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9493295
    Abstract: A reusable pallet container is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a pallet container for holding vehicle windshields for storage, transportation or otherwise is disclosed. The pallet container includes a frame structure defining a base, and a periphery, wherein one or more side restraints are provided to be mounted on-board the pallet container to inhibit movement of windshields internally of the pallet container, wherein at least one of said one or more side restraints comprises a flexible fluid containing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Safelite Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Glover, Al Hoag, Richard Rudyk, Dino Lanno, Bill Howard, Richard Cooke, Ronald Price, Andy Scott, Markus Schmidt, Evan Taylor
  • Publication number: 20160325920
    Abstract: A pallet container for holding vehicle windshields for storage, transportation or otherwise, the pallet container comprising a frame structure defining a base, and a periphery, wherein one or more aide restraints are provided to be mounted on-board the pallet to inhibit movement of windshields internally of the pallet container, wherein a said side restraint comprises a flexible fluid containing device. In an alternative realisation the pallet container is expandable in height and length and/or collapsible by means of opposed pivoted side frames and a connecting frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Glover, Dino Lanno, Ronald Price, Evan Taylor, Al Hoag, William F. Howard, Andrew P. Scott, Richard Rudyk, Richard Cooke, Markus Schmidt
  • Patent number: 9394100
    Abstract: A pallet container for holding vehicle windshields for storage, transportation or otherwise, the pallet container comprising a frame structure defining a base, and a periphery, wherein one or more side restraints are provided to be mounted on-board the pallet to inhibit movement of windshields internally of the pallet container, wherein a said side restraint comprises a flexible fluid containing device. In an alternative realization the pallet container is expandable in height and length and/or collapsible by means of opposed pivoted side frames and a connecting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Belron Hungary Kft—Zug Branch
    Inventors: Richard Glover, Dino Lanno, Ronald Price, Evan Taylor, Al Hoag, William F Howard, Andrew P Scott, Richard Rudyk, Richard Cooke, Markus Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20130270151
    Abstract: A reusable pallet container is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a pallet container for holding vehicle windshields for storage, transportation or otherwise is disclosed. The pallet container includes a frame structure defining a base, and a periphery, wherein one or more side restraints are provided to be mounted on-board the pallet container to inhibit movement of windshields internally of the pallet container, wherein at least one of said one or more side restraints comprises a flexible fluid containing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Rich Glover, Al Hoag, Richard Rudyk, Dino Lanno, Bill Howard, Richard Cooke, Ronald Price, Andy Scott, Markus Schmidt, Evan Taylor
  • Publication number: 20130233811
    Abstract: A pallet container for holding vehicle windshields for storage, transportation or otherwise, the pallet container comprising a frame structure defining a base, and a periphery, wherein one or more side restraints are provided to be mounted on-board the pallet to inhibit movement of windshields internally of the pallet container, wherein a said side restraint comprises a flexible fluid containing device. In an alternative realisation the pallet container is expandable in height and length and/or collapsible by means of opposed pivoted side frames and a connecting frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: BELRON HUNGARY KFT. - ZUG BRANCH
    Inventors: Richard Glover, Dino Lanno, Ronald Price, Evan Taylor, Al Hoag, William F Howard, Andrew P Scott, Richard Rudyk, Richard Cooke, Markus Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20100288664
    Abstract: A reusable pallet container is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a pallet container for holding vehicle windshields for storage, transportation or otherwise is disclosed. The pallet container includes a frame structure defining a base, and a periphery, wherein one or more side restraints are provided to be mounted on-board the pallet container to inhibit movement of windshields internally of the pallet container, wherein at least one of said one or more side restraints comprises a flexible fluid containing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Rich Glover, Al Hoag, Richard Rudyk, Dino Lanno, Bill Howard, Richard Cooke, Ronald Price, Andy Scott, Markus Schmidt, Evan Taylor
  • Patent number: 7784613
    Abstract: A fully collapsible pallet is provided with easily adjustable rear stops, lower rear stops, and side restraints. A telescoping member is provided to allow shipment of partial pallets of windshields. Extensions allow the pallet to be used with windshields of various heights. The pallet is stackable in a folded condition as well as a loaded condition, even when extensions are used. A latch is provided to prevent leaning of the pallet even when the load is not centered in the pallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Safelite Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Angeletti, Steve Brown, Steve Micheli, Jeff Wester, Mark Clay, Doug Yaw, Dino Lanno, Terrell Bunn, Rich Glover, Joe Rotolo, Mark Barnes, Daniel F. Dufresne, Al Hoag
  • Publication number: 20080142391
    Abstract: A fully collapsible pallet is provided with easily adjustable rear stops, lower rear stops, and side restraints. A telescoping member is provided to allow shipment of partial pallets of windshields. Extensions allow the pallet to be used with windshields of various heights. The pallet is stackable in a folded condition as well as a loaded condition, even when extensions are used. A latch is provided to prevent leaning of the pallet even when the load is not centered in the pallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Safelite Glass Corp.
    Inventors: Chris Angeletti, Steve Brown, Steve Micheli, Jeff Wester, Mark Clay, Doug Yaw, Dino Lanno, Terrell Bunn, Rich Glover, Joe Rotolo, Mark Barnes, Daniel F. Dufresne, Al Hoag
  • Patent number: 7270236
    Abstract: A fully collapsible pallet is provided with easily adjustable rear stops, lower rear stops, and side restraints. A telescoping member is provided to allow shipment of partial pallets of windshields. Extensions allow the pallet to be used with windshields of various heights. The pallet is stackable in a folded condition as well as a loaded condition, even when extensions are used. A latch is provided to prevent leaning of the pallet even when the load is not centered in the pallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Safelite Glass Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Angeletti, Steve Brown, Steve Micheli, Jeff Wester, Mark Clay, Terrell Bunn, Rich Glover, Joe Rotolo, Mark Barnes, Daniel F. Dufresne, Al Hoag, Doug Yaw, Dino Lanno
  • Publication number: 20040168946
    Abstract: A fully collapsible pallet is provided with easily adjustable rear stops, lower rear stops, and side restraints. A telescoping member is provided to allow shipment of partial pallets of windshields. Extensions allow the pallet to be used with windshields of various heights. The pallet is stackable in a folded condition as well as a loaded condition, even when extensions are used. A latch is provided to prevent leaning of the pallet even when the load is not centered in the pallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: Safelite Glass Corp.
    Inventors: Chris Angeletti, Steve Brown, Steve Micheli, Jeff Wester, Mark Clay, Terrell Bunn, Rich Glover, Joe Rotolo, Mark Barnes, Daniel F. Dufresne, Al Hoag, Doug Yaw, Dino Lanno