Patents by Inventor John W. Doster

John W. Doster 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: 8550758
    Abstract: A stackable device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having a pair of opposed walls and configured to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. The stackable device invertably stackable with an other stackable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Logistick, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Doster, John E. Townsend, Donald J. Nagy, James Doster, Ashley Brickley
  • Patent number: 8545151
    Abstract: A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having a pair of opposed walls and configured to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. The device comprising: a strip, a sleeve including a plurality of walls extending from the strip having an open end for receiving an end of the elongated support; gussets for transferring to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Logistick, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Doster, John E. Townsend, Donald J. Nagy, James Doster, Ashley Brickley
  • Patent number: 8545150
    Abstract: A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having a pair of opposed walls and configured to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. The device comprises a strip having a bottom strip surface with an adhesive for securing the device to one of the walls, and a top strip surface. The sleeve includes four walls extending from the top strip surface defining a cavity. The sleeve having a platform within the cavity surrounded by the four walls. The platform defines within the cavity another cavity for receiving the elongated support. The platform spaces an end of the elongated support from said one of the walls of the container. An insert may be inserted into the cavity. A method of restraining cargo with the cargo restraint device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Logistick, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Doster, John E. Townsend, Donald J. Nagy, James Doster, Ashley Brickley
  • Patent number: 8425166
    Abstract: A method of making a deck for storing cargo in a shipping vehicle comprising: securing two pairs of braces to opposed surfaces associated with the shipping vehicle by engaging opposed ends of first elongated supports with the pair of braces such that each first elongated support interconnects one of the pairs of braces and extends substantially parallel to a base associated with the shipping vehicle; engaging second elongated supports with each of the braces, each second elongated support interconnecting a respective brace and the base; and positioning a decking on the first elongated supports for supporting the cargo. A brace for making the cargo deck engageable with a horizontally-extending support and a vertically-extending support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Logistick, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, John Townsend, John W. Doster, Dean Catanzarite
  • Publication number: 20120201624
    Abstract: A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having a pair of opposed walls and configured to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. The device comprising: a strip, a sleeve including a plurality of walls extending from the strip having an open end for receiving an end of the elongated support; gussets for transferring to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: LOGISTICK, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. KANCZUZEWSKI, Ashley BRICKLEY, John W. DOSTER, John E. TOWNSEND, Donald J. NAGY, James DOSTER
  • Publication number: 20120195706
    Abstract: A stackable device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having a pair of opposed walls and configured to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. The stackable device invertably stackable with an other stackable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: LOGISTICK, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, Ashley Brickley, John W. Doster, John E. Townsend, Donald J. Nagy, James Doster
  • Publication number: 20120189399
    Abstract: A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having a pair of opposed walls and configured to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. The device comprises a strip having a bottom strip surface with an adhesive for securing the device to one of the walls, and a top strip surface. The sleeve includes four walls extending from the top strip surface defining a cavity. The sleeve having a platform within the cavity surrounded by the four walls. The platform defines within the cavity another cavity for receiving the elongated support. The platform spaces an end of the elongated support from said one of the walls of the container. An insert may be inserted into the cavity. A method of restraining cargo with the cargo restraint device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: LOGISTICK, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, Ashley Brickley, John W. Doster, John E. Townsend, Donald J. Nagy, James Doster
  • Patent number: 8192121
    Abstract: A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo selectively in containers having different widths. The device comprising a strip, a sleeve including four walls extending generally perpendicularly from the top strip surface defining a first cavity. The sleeve having a rigid platform within the first cavity extending substantially parallel to and spaced from the top strip surface. A compressible insert receivable in the sleeve. The compressible insert including a separable portion to be removed for reducing the size of the compressible insert. The compressible insert may be comprised of foam, may have a block configuration and may be scored for facilitating removal of the separable portion of the compressible insert. The device may also include gussets. The device is configures to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Logistick, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, John W. Doster, John E. Townsend, Donald J. Nagy, James Doster
  • Publication number: 20120121358
    Abstract: A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo selectively in containers having different widths. The device comprising a strip, a sleeve including four walls extending generally perpendicularly from the top strip surface defining a first cavity. The sleeve having a rigid platform within the first cavity extending substantially parallel to and spaced from the top strip surface. A compressible insert receivable in the sleeve. The compressible insert including a separable portion to be removed for reducing the size of the compressible insert. The compressible insert may be comprised of foam, may have a block configuration and may be scored for facilitating removal of the separable portion of the compressible insert. The device may also include gussets. The device is configures to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: LOGISTICK, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. KANCZUZEWSKI, John W. Doster, John E. Townsend, Donald J. Nagy, James Doster
  • Patent number: 7785052
    Abstract: A method and device for restraining a cargo pallet disposed on the floor of a truck or other container comprising positioning adjacent the cargo pallet a plastic brace, engaging the plastic brace and the cargo pallet, and securing the plastic brace to the floor with a fastener. The plastic brace may have a monolithic construction and may be formed by injection molding. The plastic brace may comprise a first wall having a first side for engaging the floor defining a hole, and a second side; a second wall having a first side for engaging the cargo pallet, and a second side, the second wall extending at an angle of about 90 degrees relative to the first wall; and a gusset interconnecting the second side of the first wall with the second side of the second wall. The plastic brace may further include a raised reinforcement extending from the second side of the first wall and disposed about the hole. The raised reinforcement may have a truncated conical configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Logistick, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, John Townsend, John W. Doster
  • Patent number: 7785051
    Abstract: A device securable to a corrugated surface of a shipping container by an elongated support for supporting cargo within the shipping container. The device comprising a receptacle defining a cavity for receiving an end of the elongated support, the receptacle having a bottom surface forming a plane for engaging the corrugated surface of the shipping container; and a pair of lateral flaps associated with and disposed about the receptacle for engaging the corrugated surface, each lateral flap having a bottom surface, the bottom surface of each lateral flap extending at an acute angle relative to the plane for engaging the corrugated surface of the shipping container. The device may further define a slot for receiving an end of an other elongated support. A method of making with the device a deck for supporting cargo in a shipping container having a pair of opposed corrugated surface and a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Logistick, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, John Townsend, John W. Doster, Dean Catanzarite
  • Publication number: 20100172711
    Abstract: A method of making a deck for storing cargo in a shipping vehicle comprising: securing two pairs of braces to opposed surfaces associated with the shipping vehicle by engaging opposed ends of first elongated supports with the pair of braces such that each first elongated support interconnects one of the pairs of braces and extends substantially parallel to a base associated with the shipping vehicle; engaging second elongated supports with each of the braces, each second elongated support interconnecting a respective brace and the base; and positioning a decking on the first elongated supports for supporting the cargo. A brace for making the cargo deck engageable with a horizontally-extending support and a vertically-extending support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: LOGISTICK, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, John Townsend, John W. Doster, Dean Catanzarite
  • Patent number: 7713008
    Abstract: A method of making a deck for storing cargo in a shipping vehicle comprising: securing two pairs of braces to opposed surfaces associated with the shipping vehicle by engaging opposed ends of first elongated supports with the pair of braces such that each first elongated support interconnects one of the pairs of braces and extends substantially parallel to a base associated with the shipping vehicle; engaging second elongated supports with each of the braces, each second elongated support interconnecting a respective brace and the base; and positioning a decking on the first elongated supports for supporting the cargo. A brace for making the cargo deck engageable with a horizontally-extending support and a vertically-extending support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Logistick, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, John Townsend, John W. Doster, Dean Catanzarite
  • Patent number: 7627981
    Abstract: A rodent trap for use with a vessel suitable for containing a rodent is disclosed. The rodent trap includes a bait holder assembly for bridging the top opening of the vessel. The bait holder assembly includes an inner cylinder with an outer diameter, a pair of outer cylinders positioned in telescoping fashion on opposite ends of the inner cylinder, and a rotating cylinder. Each of the outer cylinders has an outer diameter. The outer, the inner and the rotating cylinders share an axis, and the rotating cylinder has an inner diameter greater than the outer diameter of the outer cylinders so that the rotating cylinder is freely rotatable on the outer cylinders on the axis. Paddles for treating with rodent bait are secured for rotation to the rotating cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventors: John W Doster, Kenneth Berzai, Nathan Berzai
  • Patent number: 7628572
    Abstract: A method, assembly and device for restraining cargo in a shipping vehicle or other container with an adjustable cargo bar assembly comprising an adjustable metal bar having, a pair of ends and a flange secured to each end. The method including securing one cargo restraint device to a wall of the container with an adhesive; securing another cargo restraint device to another wall of the container with an adhesive; adjusting the length of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly to a desired length; engaging the one cargo restraint device and one end of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly by disposing the flange secured to the one end within a pocket defined by the one cargo restraint device; and engaging the other cargo restraint device and the other end of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly by disposing the flange secured to the other end within a pocket defined by the other cargo restraint device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Logistick, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, John Townsend, John W. Doster, Dean Catanzarite
  • Publication number: 20090090827
    Abstract: A device securable to a corrugated surface of a shipping container by an elongated support for supporting cargo within the shipping container. The device comprising a receptacle defining a cavity for receiving an end of the elongated support, the receptacle having a bottom surface forming a plane for engaging the corrugated surface of the shipping container; and a pair of lateral flaps associated with and disposed about the receptacle for engaging the corrugated surface, each lateral flap having a bottom surface, the bottom surface of each lateral flap extending at an acute angle relative to the plane for engaging the corrugated surface of the shipping container. The device may further define a slot for receiving an end of an other elongated support. A method of making with the device a deck for supporting cargo in a shipping container having a pair of opposed corrugated surface and a base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: LOGISTICK, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, John Townsend, John W. Doster, Dean Catanzarite
  • Publication number: 20090074530
    Abstract: A method of making a deck for storing cargo in a shipping vehicle comprising: securing two pairs of braces to opposed surfaces associated with the shipping vehicle by engaging opposed ends of first elongated supports with the pair of braces such that each first elongated support interconnects one of the pairs of braces and extends substantially parallel to a base associated with the shipping vehicle; engaging second elongated supports with each of the braces, each second elongated support interconnecting a respective brace and the base; and positioning a decking on the first elongated supports for supporting the cargo. A brace for making the cargo deck engageable with a horizontally-extending support and a vertically-extending support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: LOGISTICK, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, John Townsend, John W. Doster, Dean Catanzarite
  • Publication number: 20080232921
    Abstract: A method and device for restraining a cargo pallet disposed on the floor of a truck or other container comprising positioning adjacent the cargo pallet a plastic brace, engaging the plastic brace and the cargo pallet, and securing the plastic brace to the floor with a fastener. The plastic brace may have a monolithic construction and may be formed by injection molding. The plastic brace may comprise a first wall having a first side for engaging the floor defining a hole, and a second side; a second wall having a first side for engaging the cargo pallet, and a second side, the second wall extending at an angle of about 90 degrees relative to the first wall; and a gusset interconnecting the second side of the first wall with the second side of the second wall. The plastic brace may further include a raised reinforcement extending from the second side of the first wall and disposed about the hole. The raised reinforcement may have a truncated conical configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, John Townsend, John W. Doster
  • Publication number: 20080152455
    Abstract: A method, assembly and device for restraining cargo in a shipping vehicle or other container with an adjustable cargo bar assembly comprising an adjustable metal bar having, a pair of ends and a flange secured to each end. The method including securing one cargo restraint device to a wall of the container with an adhesive; securing another cargo restraint device to another wall of the container with an adhesive; adjusting the length of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly to a desired length; engaging the one cargo restraint device and one end of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly by disposing the flange secured to the one end within a pocket defined by the one cargo restraint device; and engaging the other cargo restraint device and the other end of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly by disposing the flange secured to the other end within a pocket defined by the other cargo restraint device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, John Townsend, John W. Doster, Dean Catanzarite
  • Patent number: D638345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Logistick, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, John W. Doster, John E. Townsend, Donald J. Nagy, James Doster