Patents by Inventor Jerome Jones

Jerome Jones 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: 12679284
    Abstract: A beam and a beam storage assembly for a trailer (or other cargo compartment) can include various elements. For example, the beam storage assembly can include a first track assembly configured to attach to a first sidewall of the cargo compartment. The first track assembly can include a housing for storing the beam in a vertical orientation. In addition the beam can move from the stored state to a deployed state, in which the beam attaches to a second track assembly on the opposing second sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Ancra International LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Kauffman, Jerome Jones
  • Patent number: 12600289
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for restraining cargo in a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first track sub-assembly comprising a vertical track secured to at least one horizontal support member. The at least one horizontal support member is dimensioned to span between a plurality of preexisting vertical logistics posts on a first sidewall of a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the at least one horizontal support member comprises first and second ends, and a center point positioned halfway between the first and second ends, wherein a central longitudinal axis of the vertical track is offset from the center point of the first horizontal support member by a predetermined distance. A first beam assembly having a first end assembly is movable along the vertical track and configured to be secured at a predetermined height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Ancra International LLC
    Inventors: Howard Thomas Knox, Gregory Kauffman, Jerome Jones
  • Publication number: 20230406221
    Abstract: A beam and a beam storage assembly for a trailer (or other cargo compartment) can include various elements. For example, the beam storage assembly can include a first track assembly configured to attach to a first sidewall of the cargo compartment. The first track assembly can include a housing for storing the beam in a vertical orientation. In addition the beam can move from the stored state to a deployed state, in which the beam attaches to a second track assembly on the opposing second sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory KAUFFMAN, Jerome JONES
  • Publication number: 20220250533
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for restraining cargo in a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first track sub-assembly comprising a vertical track secured to at least one horizontal support member. The at least one horizontal support member is dimensioned to span between a plurality of preexisting vertical logistics posts on a first sidewall of a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the at least one horizontal support member comprises first and second ends, and a center point positioned halfway between the first and second ends, wherein a central longitudinal axis of the vertical track is offset from the center point of the first horizontal support member by a predetermined distance. A first beam assembly having a first end to assembly is movable along the vertical track and configured to be secured at a predetermined height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Ancra International LLC
    Inventors: Howard Thomas Knox, Gregory Kauffman, Jerome Jones
  • Patent number: 11345273
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for restraining cargo in a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first track sub-assembly comprising a vertical track secured to at least one horizontal support member. The at least one horizontal support member is dimensioned to span between a plurality of preexisting vertical logistics posts on a first sidewall of a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the at least one horizontal support member comprises first and second ends, and a center point positioned halfway between the first and second ends, wherein a central longitudinal axis of the vertical track is offset from the center point of the first horizontal support member by a predetermined distance. A first beam assembly having a first end to assembly is movable along the vertical track and configured to be secured at a predetermined height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: ANCRA INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Howard Thomas Knox, Gregory Kauffman, Jerome Jones
  • Publication number: 20210380033
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for restraining cargo in a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first track sub-assembly comprising a vertical track secured to at least one horizontal support member. The at least one horizontal support member is dimensioned to span between a plurality of preexisting vertical logistics posts on a first sidewall of a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the at least one horizontal support member comprises first and second ends, and a center point positioned halfway between the first and second ends, wherein a central longitudinal axis of the vertical track is offset from the center point of the first horizontal support member by a predetermined distance. A first beam assembly having a first end to assembly is movable along the vertical track and configured to be secured at a predetermined height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: Ancra International LLC
    Inventors: Howard Thomas Knox, Gregory Kauffman, Jerome Jones