Patents by Inventor Michael B. Ingles

Michael B. Ingles 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).

  • Trailer for transport of standardized shipping containers
    Patent number: 8342785
    Abstract: A universal trailer designed to accommodate and transport a container of a family of containers having a standardized base footprint has a simple horizontal frame bed sized to the standardized base footprint of the container. The compact size and low profile of the trailer allows the entire trailer with mounted container to be rolled into and out of standard intermodal containers as an integrated unit. Securement of the container to the trailer is by a simple but reliable sliding rod mechanism which engages tabs on the container. An adjustable height hitch and 12/24 VDC compatible electrical system allow the trailer to be towed by almost any vehicle. The trailer greatly shipment time by allowing trailer interchange among different parties having different tow vehicles, by facilitating loading and unloading into and out of standard intermodal containers, and providing quick and easy yet reliable securement of the container to the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: WorldWater & Solar Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael B. Ingles, Jason T. Ispanky