Patents by Inventor Dennis M. Becklin
Dennis M. Becklin 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).
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Publication number: 20180327137Abstract: Universal wraps are used in the construction of a container centerbody. The wraps may take the form of a top and bottom wrap with complementary stacking patterns, in which the wraps create the centerbody. The wraps permit stacking of different-style containers regardless of which container is positioned as the bottom container. The universal wraps may include curved edge portions to seamlessly and aesthetically blend in with a side panel of the container. The stacking patterns of the wraps may take different forms with various shaped protuberances and recessed portions. Further, one or more of the wraps may have isolation features attached to or integrally formed with an interior surface of the wrap.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Patent number: 10023356Abstract: Universal wraps are used in the construction of a container centerbody. The wraps may take the form of a top and bottom wrap with complementary stacking patterns, in which the wraps create the centerbody. The wraps permit stacking of different-style containers regardless of which container is positioned as the bottom container. The universal wraps may include curved edge portions to seamlessly and aesthetically blend in with a side panel of the container. The stacking patterns of the wraps may take different forms with various shaped protuberances and recessed portions. Further, one or more of the wraps may have isolation features attached to or integrally formed with an interior surface of the wrap.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Becklin Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Patent number: 9604763Abstract: A lid for a transit case includes alignment features such as protuberances and alignment guides that cooperate to permit multiple lids to be stacked in a stable configuration and in a space efficient manner one on top of another. The lids may take the form of deep-profile lids and low-profile lids. In addition, the lids may include features for receiving and securing extra latch assemblies or other hardware on an interior surface of the lid.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Becklin Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Patent number: 9346592Abstract: A container includes a sealing system coupled to an interior surface of the container's lid or cover. The sealing system includes a rotatable latch that, when rotated, cooperates with a number of gears to and a cam assembly formed in the lid to actuate a number of arms or links. In one embodiment, some of the arms extend approximately radially from a driven gear and operate to move an engagement member of the sealing assembly into contact with a complementary engagement member coupled to a base portion of the container. This engagement, in turn, compresses a seal or gasket located between the lid portion and the base portion of the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Becklin Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Publication number: 20150083632Abstract: Universal wraps are used in the construction of a container centerbody. The wraps may take the form of a top and bottom wrap with complementary stacking patterns, in which the wraps create the centerbody. The wraps permit stacking of different-style containers regardless of which container is positioned as the bottom container. The universal wraps may include curved edge portions to seamlessly and aesthetically blend in with a side panel of the container. The stacking patterns of the wraps may take different forms with various shaped protuberances and recessed portions. Further, one or more of the wraps may have isolation features attached to or integrally formed with an interior surface of the wrap.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Publication number: 20140312037Abstract: A container includes a sealing system coupled to an interior surface of the container's lid or cover. The sealing system includes a rotatable latch that, when rotated, cooperates with a number of gears to and a cam assembly formed in the lid to actuate a number of arms or links. In one embodiment, some of the arms extend approximately radially from a driven gear and operate to move an engagement member of the sealing assembly into contact with a complementary engagement member coupled to a base portion of the container. This engagement, in turn, compresses a seal or gasket located between the lid portion and the base portion of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Patent number: 8851287Abstract: Universal members placed between containers having different stacking patterns permit stacking of these containers regardless of the type of container positioned as the bottom container. The universal members include an appropriate thickness and a plurality of openings configured to receive the different stacking patterns. Depending on the containers being stacked, the universal members may take different forms. For example, one universal member may include T-shaped openings while another universal member may include rectangular-shaped openings with offset members.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Becklin Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Patent number: 8763836Abstract: A container includes a sealing system coupled to an interior surface of the container's lid or cover. The sealing system includes a rotatable latch that, when rotated, cooperates with a number of gears to and a cam assembly formed in the lid to actuate a number of arms or links. In one embodiment, some of the arms extend approximately radially from a driven gear and operate to move an engagement member of the sealing assembly into contact with a complementary engagement member coupled to a base portion of the container. This engagement, in turn, compresses a seal or gasket located between the lid portion and the base portion of the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Becklin Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Patent number: 8668285Abstract: A system for a slide-out platform in a rack mount case includes a slide-out platform configured to secure electronic equipment. The platform is slideably attached to the rack mount case using a first rail and a second rail. The first and second rail have a series of indexing holes in order to allow a dagger pin to secure the platform in place.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2008Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Becklin Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Patent number: 8411446Abstract: A container includes an outer case with an interior volume sized to receive an equipment rack assembly, which in turn includes an inner (i.e., movable or slidable) platform assembly slidably coupled to an outer (i.e., non-movable or fixed) isolation assembly fixed to the case. In one example, the inner platform assembly slidably engages the outer isolation assembly using a joint, such as a dove-tail style joint. In addition, the outer isolation assembly may be supported by one or more shock absorbent devices positioned between the outer isolation assembly and the case. The shock absorbent devices may be positioned, oriented and tuned to achieve a desired amount of shock attenuation and damping.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Becklin Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Patent number: 8172208Abstract: A shock mount device for a container includes a variable spring rate assembly coupled to a shock retainer. The variable spring rate assembly is removable from the shock retainer without removing equipment from the container. The variable spring rate assembly includes a replaceable core that may be exchanged with a replaceable core having either a larger or smaller durometer depending on a weight-to-load ration of equipment in the container. Removing and replacing the replaceable core may include removing and replacing the entire variable spring rate assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2008Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Environmental Container SystemsInventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Patent number: 8152249Abstract: Apparatus and method for a flip rail in a rack mount are disclosed herein. A flip rail apparatus for allowing full width electronic equipment to be slide mounted in a rack mount case includes a rack mount frame coupled to a rack mount case. The rack mount frame is configured to hold standard rack mountable electronic equipment. The frame has a first front vertical rail and a second front vertical rail. The first vertical flip rail is attached to the first vertical rail and the second vertical flip rail is attached to the second vertical rail. The first and second vertical flip rails selectively rotate outward away from the electronic equipment in order to allow electronic equipment to be removed.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Enviornmental Container Systems, Inc.Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Publication number: 20120006837Abstract: Universal wraps are used in the construction of a container centerbody. The wraps may take the form of a top and bottom wrap with complementary stacking patterns, in which the wraps create the centerbody. The wraps permit stacking of different-style containers regardless of which container is positioned as the bottom container. The universal wraps may include curved edge portions to seamlessly and aesthetically blend in with a side panel of the container. The stacking patterns of the wraps may take different forms with various shaped protuberances and recessed portions. Further, one or more of the wraps may have isolation features attached to or integrally formed with an interior surface of the wrap.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: Environmental Container Systems, d/b/a ECS CompositesInventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Patent number: 8016966Abstract: A stackable equipment container includes at least one reinforcement panel made of a composite material attached to the container on an interior surface proximate an arrangement of stackable elements. The panel is attached to the container using spin-weld plugs installed at a high rotation rate. Through the installation of the spin-weld plugs, the panel becomes fused or welded to the container. In one embodiment, the rotation rate of the spin-weld plugs during installation is sufficient to cause the panel and container to locally vulcanize with each other and with the spin-weld plugs. The panel provides the container with increased strength and operates to minimize or eliminate distortion of the stackable elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Environmental Cotainer SystemsInventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Publication number: 20110180541Abstract: A lid for a transit case includes alignment features such as protuberances and alignment guides that cooperate to permit multiple lids to be stacked in a stable configuration and in a space efficient manner one on top of another. The lids may take the form of deep-profile lids and low-profile lids. In addition, the lids may include features for receiving and securing extra latch assemblies or other hardware on an interior surface of the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Publication number: 20100327500Abstract: A shock mount device for a container includes a variable spring rate assembly coupled to a shock retainer. The variable spring rate assembly is removable from the shock retainer without removing equipment from the container. The variable spring rate assembly includes a replaceable core that may be exchanged with a replaceable core having either a larger or smaller durometer depending on a weight-to-load ration of equipment in the container. Removing and replacing the replaceable core may include removing and replacing the entire variable spring rate assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2008Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Environmental Container Systems, Inc., d/b/a ECS CompositesInventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Publication number: 20100239798Abstract: An electromagnetic compatible container is molded from a carbon fiber reinforced polymeric material to provide a sufficient amount of structural durability while substantially preventing equipment within the container from electromagnetic interference. In one embodiment, the container is produced from a carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene sheet material that is selectively cut to form portions of the container that define a cavity for housing the equipment. The carbon fibers may be substantially encased within the polymeric material. Further, the container may have a low surface energy combined with a high level of electrical conductivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: Environmental Container Systems, d/b/a ECS CompositesInventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Publication number: 20100219193Abstract: Universal members placed between containers having different stacking patterns permit stacking of these containers regardless of the type of container positioned as the bottom container. The universal members include an appropriate thickness and a plurality of openings configured to receive the different stacking patterns. Depending on the containers being stacked, the universal members may take different forms. For example, one universal member may include T-shaped openings while another universal member may include rectangular-shaped openings with offset members.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: Environmental Container Systems, d/b/a ECS CompositesInventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Patent number: RE44656Abstract: A stackable container assembly includes a lid portion having first raised members projecting outwardly from an upper surface, at least some of the first raised members cooperatively forming first receiving areas, and a base portion coupleable to the lid portion and forming a containment space. The base portion includes second raised members projecting outwardly from a lower surface, at least some of the second raised members cooperatively forming second receiving areas being adapted to fittingly receive first raised members of a like container assembly positioned below the lower surface. And, the first receiving areas are adapted to fittingly receive second raised members of another like container assembly positioned above the upper surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Becklin Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Patent number: RE45448Abstract: A stackable container assembly includes a lid portion having first raised members projecting outwardly from an upper surface, at least some of the first raised members cooperatively forming first receiving areas, and a base portion coupleable to the lid portion and forming a containment space. The base portion includes second raised members projecting outwardly from a lower surface, at least some of the second raised members cooperatively forming second receiving areas being adapted to fittingly receive first raised members of a like container assembly positioned below the lower surface. And, the first receiving areas are adapted to fittingly receive second raised members of another like container assembly positioned above the upper surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Becklin Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin