Patents by Inventor Ian Robert Davidson

Ian Robert Davidson 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).

  • Reinforced metal casting
    Patent number: 8066134
    Abstract: A metal fitting finding particular application as a corner fitting for an ISO freight container. The corner fitting is preferably cuboidal and comprises walls formed from a first material that define an internal cavity. At least one support member is encapsulated within the walls and is formed from a different material to that of the walls and comprises a greater yield strength. A reinforced corner fitting is therefore provided comprising enhanced load bearing capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Duraloc Limited
    Inventor: Ian Robert Davidson
  • REINFORCED METAL CASTING
    Publication number: 20090089981
    Abstract: A metal fitting finding particular application as a corner fitting for an ISO freight container. The corner fitting is preferably cuboidal and comprises walls formed from a first material that define an internal cavity. At least one support member is encapsulated within the walls and is formed from a different material to that of the walls and comprises a greater yield strength. A reinforced corner fitting is therefore provided comprising enhanced load bearing capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: DURALOC LIMITED
    Inventor: Ian Robert Davidson