Patents by Inventor Allen L. Burns

Allen L. Burns 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).

  • Container having metal outer frame for supporting L-shaped tracks
    Patent number: 9233790
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a metal frame, tracks having horizontal and vertical portions attached to opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of support member assemblies extending between the tracks. Each support member assembly includes end members located at the ends of a tubular support, the end members being movable in the tracks. The support member assemblies support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Matthew S. Sanger, Brian T. Dobrinski
  • Container Having Non-Linear and Linear Tracks For Supporting Movable Dunnage
    Publication number: 20150375931
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a frame, tracks supported by opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of dunnage supports extending between the tracks. At least one of the tracks on each side is generally U-shaped and at least one is linear. Each dunnage support may comprise end members and a middle member, the end members being movable along the tracks. The dunnage supports support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy A. Bublitz, Mark J. Feenstra, Allen L. Burns
  • Container having non-linear tracks for supporting movable dunnage
    Patent number: 9211999
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a frame, tracks supported by opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of dunnage supports extending between the tracks. At least one of the tracks on each side is generally U-shaped. Each dunnage support comprises end members and a middle member, the end members being movable along the tracks. The dunnage supports support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Timothy A. Bublitz, Mark J. Feenstra, Allen L. Burns
  • Container having sliding support members for supporting dunnage
    Patent number: 9120597
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body, track assemblies attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of tubular support members extending between the track assemblies. The tubular support members have notches which enable the support members to slide along track assemblies to move the support members. The tubular support members support dunnage for supporting product for storage or shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Brian T. Dobrinski, Mark J. Feenstra
  • Container Having Sliding Support Assemblies For Supporting Dunnage
    Publication number: 20150232265
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a body, track assemblies attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of support assemblies extending between the track assemblies. Outer members of the support assemblies have notches which enable the support assemblies to slide along the track assemblies to move parts supported by dunnage suspended by the support assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns
  • Container Having Non-Linear Tracks For Supporting Movable Dunnage
    Publication number: 20150136787
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a frame, tracks supported by opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of dunnage supports extending between the tracks. At least one of the tracks on each side is generally U-shaped. Each dunnage support comprises end members and a middle member, the end members being movable along the tracks. The dunnage supports support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Timothy A. Bublitz, Mark J. Feenstra, Allen L. Burns
  • Container having sliding support assemblies for supporting dunnage
    Patent number: 9016507
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a body, track assemblies attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of support assemblies extending between the track assemblies. Outer members of the support assemblies have notches which enable the support assemblies to slide along the track assemblies to move parts supported by dunnage suspended by the support assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns
  • Container having metal outer frame for supporting L-shaped tracks
    Patent number: 9010563
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a metal frame, tracks having horizontal and vertical portions attached to opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of support member assemblies extending between the tracks. Each support member assembly includes end members located at the ends of a tubular support, the end members being movable in the tracks. The support member assemblies support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Matthew S. Sanger, Brian T. Dobrinski
  • Container having movable support member assemblies for supporting dunnage and movable door
    Patent number: 9004307
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a body, horizontal and vertical tracks attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of support member assemblies extending between the tracks. Each support member assembly includes sliders or end members located at the ends of tubular supports, the sliders being movable in the tracks. The support member assemblies support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Matthew S. Sanger, Brian T. Dobrinski
  • Container Having Generally L-Shaped Slotted Tracks To Facilitate Movement of Dunnage
    Publication number: 20150069053
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has guides containing generally L-shaped slotted tracks having horizontal and vertical portions. A plurality of dunnage supports extend between the tracks. Dunnage is suspended by the dunnage supports. The dunnage supports have narrowed portions engaged with the slotted tracks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Matthew S. Sanger, Brian T. Dobrinski, Eric S. Bruinsma, Timothy A. Bublitz
  • Container Having Movable Dunnage Supports For Supporting Dunnage and Movable Door
    Publication number: 20150041358
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a body, horizontal and vertical tracks attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of dunnage supports extending between the tracks. Each dunnage support may be a unitary member or a multi-piece member including sliders or end members located at the ends of a tubular support. The dunnage supports support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Matthew S. Sanger, Brian T. Dobrinski
  • Container Having Movable Support Member Assemblies For Supporting Dunnage and Movable Door
    Publication number: 20140077674
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a body, horizontal and vertical tracks attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of support member assemblies extending between the tracks. Each support member assembly comprises sliders or end members located at the ends of tubular supports and being movable in the tracks. The support member assemblies support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Matthew S. Sanger, Brian T. Dobrinski
  • Container Having Metal Outer Frame For Supporting L-Shaped Tracks
    Publication number: 20140076755
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a metal frame, tracks having horizontal and vertical portions attached to opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of support member assemblies extending between the tracks. Each support member assembly comprises end members located at the ends of a tubular support, the end members being movable in the tracks. The support member assemblies support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Matthew S. Sanger, Brian T. Dobrinski
  • Container Having Metal Outer Frame For Supporting L-Shaped Tracks
    Publication number: 20140076754
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a metal frame, tracks having horizontal and vertical portions attached to opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of support member assemblies extending between the tracks. Each support member assembly comprises end members located at the ends of a tubular support, the end members being movable in the tracks. The support member assemblies support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Matthew S. Sanger, Brian T. Dobrinski
  • Container having stationary support members for supporting dunnage
    Patent number: 8607978
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body including at least one frame, holders supported by the body and a plurality of stationary support members extending between the holders. Each support member may be fixed in a stationary position by the holders. The support members support dunnage for supporting product for storage or shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Mark J. Feenstra, Eric S. Bruinsma
  • Container Having Stationary Support Members For Supporting Dunnage
    Publication number: 20130126383
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body including at least one frame, holders supported by the body and a plurality of stationary support members extending between the holders. Each support member may be fixed in a stationary position by the holders. The support members support dunnage for supporting product for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Mark J. Feenstra, Eric S. Bruinsma
  • Container Having Sliding Support Members For Supporting Dunnage
    Publication number: 20130057135
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body, track assemblies attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of tubular support members extending between the track assemblies. The tubular support members have notches which enable the support members to slide along track assemblies to move the support members. The tubular support members support dunnage for supporting product for storage or shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: BRADFORD COMPANY
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Brian T. Dobrinski, Mark J. Feenstra