Patents by Inventor Danny L. Gilbert

Danny L. Gilbert 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: 9863173
    Abstract: A locking assembly for a door of a storage container is provided. The storage container defines a door frame, and the door is movably mounted to the door frame. The locking assembly may include a first keeper secured to the door frame, a first locking cam configured to movably engage the first keeper, and a handle assembly coupled to the first locking cam. The handle assembly may be movable between a first position in which the handle assembly is in contact with the door frame and the first locking cam engages the first keeper to maintain the door in the closed position relative to the door frame and a second position in which the first locking cam disengages the first keeper to allow the door to open. The first and second positions of the handle assembly illustratively define an obtuse angle therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Rodney P. Ehrlich, Robert Kleinschnitz, Danny L. Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20160145915
    Abstract: A locking assembly for a door of a storage container is provided. The storage container defines a door frame, and the door is movably mounted to the door frame. The locking assembly may include a first keeper secured to the door frame, a first locking cam configured to movably engage the first keeper, and a handle assembly coupled to the first locking cam. The handle assembly may be movable between a first position in which the handle assembly is in contact with the door frame and the first locking cam engages the first keeper to maintain the door in the closed position relative to the door frame and a second position in which the first locking cam disengages the first keeper to allow the door to open. The first and second positions of the handle assembly illustratively define an obtuse angle therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Rodney P. Ehrlich, Robert Kleinschnitz, Danny L. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 9284756
    Abstract: A locking assembly for a door of a storage container is provided. The storage container defines a door frame, and the door is movably mounted to the door frame. The locking assembly may include a first keeper secured to the door frame, a first locking cam configured to movably engage the first keeper, and a handle assembly coupled to the first locking cam. The handle assembly may be movable between a first position in which the handle assembly is in contact with the door frame and the first locking cam engages the first keeper to maintain the door in the closed position relative to the door frame and a second position in which the first locking cam disengages the first keeper to allow the door to open. The first and second positions of the handle assembly illustratively define an obtuse angle therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Rodney P. Ehrlich, Robert Kleinschnitz, Danny L. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 8956094
    Abstract: A low profile hold down assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of a sidewall of a trailer. The hold down assembly includes a cover member formed from the same material from which the sidewall of the trailer is formed and therefore is aesthetically desirable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert, Francis Smidler
  • Patent number: 8894122
    Abstract: An interior deck system of a trailer includes a side rail configured to be coupled to an inner surface of a sidewall of the trailer and a panel coupled to the side rail. The panel is movable between a generally vertical, stowed position and a generally horizontal, use position. The interior deck system further includes a hinge assembly including a hinge butt coupled to the side rail and a hinge strap coupled to the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Danny L. Gilbert, James B. Brown, Todd Blaising
  • Publication number: 20140203571
    Abstract: A locking assembly for a door of a storage container is provided. The storage container defines a door frame, and the door is movably mounted to the door frame. The locking assembly may include a first keeper secured to the door frame, a first locking cam configured to movably engage the first keeper, and a handle assembly coupled to the first locking cam. The handle assembly may be movable between a first position in which the handle assembly is in contact with the door frame and the first locking cam engages the first keeper to maintain the door in the closed position relative to the door frame and a second position in which the first locking cam disengages the first keeper to allow the door to open. The first and second positions of the handle assembly illustratively define an obtuse angle therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventors: Rodney P. Ehrlich, Robert Kleinschnitz, Danny L. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 8720957
    Abstract: A locking assembly for a door of a storage container is provided. The storage container defines a door frame, and the door is movably mounted to the door frame. The locking assembly may include a first keeper secured to the door frame, a first locking cam configured to movably engage the first keeper, and a handle assembly coupled to the first locking cam. The handle assembly may be movable between a first position in which the handle assembly is in contact with the door frame and the first locking cam engages the first keeper to maintain the door in the closed position relative to the door frame and a second position in which the first locking cam disengages the first keeper to allow the door to open. The first and second positions of the handle assembly illustratively define an obtuse angle therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Rodney P Ehrlich, Robert Kleinschnitz, Danny L Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20140126975
    Abstract: A low profile hold down assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of a sidewall of a trailer. The hold down assembly includes a cover member formed from the same material from which the sidewall of the trailer is formed and therefore is aesthetically desirable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert, Francis Smidler
  • Publication number: 20140110960
    Abstract: An interior deck system of a trailer includes a side rail configured to be coupled to an inner surface of a sidewall of the trailer and a panel coupled to the side rail. The panel is movable between a generally vertical, stowed position and a generally horizontal, use position. The interior deck system further includes a hinge assembly including a hinge butt coupled to the side rail and a hinge strap coupled to the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Danny L. Gilbert, James B. Brown, Todd Blaising
  • Patent number: 8662804
    Abstract: A low profile hold down assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of a sidewall of a trailer. The hold down assembly includes a cover member formed from the same material from which the sidewall of the trailer is formed and therefore is aesthetically desirable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert, Francis Smidler
  • Publication number: 20120274085
    Abstract: A locking assembly for a door of a storage container is provided. The storage container defines a door frame, and the door is movably mounted to the door frame. The locking assembly may include a first keeper secured to the door frame, a first locking cam configured to movably engage the first keeper, and a handle assembly coupled to the first locking cam. The handle assembly may be movable between a first position in which the handle assembly is in contact with the door frame and the first locking cam engages the first keeper to maintain the door in the closed position relative to the door frame and a second position in which the first locking cam disengages the first keeper to allow the door to open. The first and second positions of the handle assembly illustratively define an obtuse angle therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Rodney P. Ehrlich, Robert Kleinschnitz, Danny L. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 8231150
    Abstract: A locking assembly for a door of a storage container is provided. The storage container defines a door frame, and the door is movably mounted to the door frame. The locking assembly may include a first keeper secured to the door frame, a first locking cam configured to movably engage the first keeper, and a handle assembly coupled to the first locking cam. The handle assembly may be movable between a first position in which the handle assembly is in contact with the door frame and the first locking cam engages the first keeper to maintain the door in the closed position relative to the door frame and a second position in which the first locking cam disengages the first keeper to allow the door to open. The first and second positions of the handle assembly illustratively define an obtuse angle therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Rodney P. Ehrlich, Robert Kleinschnitz, Danny L. Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20120061533
    Abstract: A low profile hold down assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of a sidewall of a trailer. The hold down assembly includes a cover member formed from the same material from which the sidewall of the trailer is formed and therefore is aesthetically desirable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: WABASH NATIONAL, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert, Francis Smidler
  • Patent number: 8079793
    Abstract: A low profile hold down assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of a sidewall of a trailer. The hold down assembly includes a cover member formed from the same material from which the sidewall of the trailer is formed and therefore is aesthetically desirable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert, Francis Smidler
  • Patent number: 7931328
    Abstract: A logistics panel includes a composite panel that is formed of inner and outer skins and a core member secured therebetween. The composite panel has top and bottom end portions and first and second side end portions. The composite panel further has an aperture set provided therethrough which defines at least one aperture which extends through the inner and outer skins and the core member and between the end portions. Multiple logistics panels can be used to form a sidewall of a trailer by joining the first side end portion of one panel to the second side end portion of an adjacent panel. Top and bottom rails are secured to the top and bottom end portions, respectively, of the panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Wilfred E. Lewallen, Michael L. Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 7878574
    Abstract: A skylight is provided for mounting to a wall of a vehicle to allow passage of light through the wall. The skylight may include a frame having a window that is configured to allow passage of light through at least a portion of the frame, and the frame may define an inner periphery about the window. A wall member may extend away from the frame adjacent to and about the inner periphery of the frame. A plurality of spaced apart gripping arms may extend away from one of the wall member and the frame adjacent to the inner periphery of the frame with the plurality of gripping arms extending beyond the wall member. Each of the plurality of gripping arms may be configured to engage the wall of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael L. Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20100259068
    Abstract: A logistics panel includes a composite panel that is formed of inner and outer skins and a core member secured therebetween. The composite panel has top and bottom end portions and first and second side end portions. The composite panel further has an aperture set provided therethrough which defines at least one aperture which extends through the inner and outer skins and the core member and between the end portions. Multiple logistics panels can be used to form a sidewall of a trailer by joining the first side end portion of one panel to the second side end portion of an adjacent panel. Top and bottom rails are secured to the top and bottom end portions, respectively, of the panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Wilfred E. Lewallen, Michael L. Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 7762618
    Abstract: A logistics panel includes a composite panel that is formed of inner and outer skins and a core member secured therebetween. The composite panel has top and bottom end portions and first and second side end portions. The composite panel further has an aperture set provided therethrough which defines at least one aperture which extends through the inner and outer skins and the core member and between the end portions. Multiple logistics panels can be used to form a sidewall of a trailer by joining the first side end portion of one panel to the second side end portion of an adjacent panel. Top and bottom rails are secured to the top and bottom end portions, respectively, of the panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Wilfred E. Lewallen, Michael L. Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20100089917
    Abstract: A foldable mobile storage container includes a floor assembly, first and second sidewall assemblies, a rear frame assembly, a front end assembly, and a roof assembly. The first and second sidewall assemblies, the rear end assembly, and the front end assembly are each pivotally coupled to the floor assembly to allow the mobile storage container to be moved between a use configuration for storing items therein and a stowed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Danny L. Gilbert, Francis S. Smidler, Michael L. Thoma, Robert L. Hancock, Jeremy M. Schrader
  • Patent number: D619505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael L. Thoma, Danny L. Gilbert