Patents by Inventor Frank E. Cook

Frank E. Cook 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).

  • Adjustable load cover for use with various sizes of rectangularly topped stacks of palletized material
    Patent number: 5139145
    Abstract: An adjustable cover is provided to protect articles loaded onto pallets for transportation or storage, the upper surface of the loaded articles being planar and rectangular. The cover has four cover components, each comprised of a semi-rigid sheet having a straight outer edge that attaches to a rigid angle member. The cover components are adapted to adjustably interleave upon the rectangular upper surface of the loaded articles in a manner whereby the angle members abut against the corners of the rectangular upper surface. The cover is placed in an intervening position between the load of articles and strapping bands which generally are employed to secure the load to the pallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Inventor: Frank E. Cook