Patents by Inventor Myron Glickman
Myron Glickman 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).
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Patent number: 10294044Abstract: A system for handling shipping containers includes first and second lifting beams and first and second holding beams. The system further includes a plurality of vertical beams wherein the plurality of vertical beams support the first and second lifting beams and the first and second holding beams. In the system, first and second pluralities of lifting shoes are disposed respectively on each of the first and second lifting beams while first and second pluralities of holding shoes are disposed respectively on each of the first and second holding beams. The system also has a hoisting mechanism that raises and lowers the first and second lifting beams, and the first and second lifting beams, the first and second holding beams, the plurality of vertical beams, and the hoisting mechanism are arranged to form a lift beam system.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.Inventors: John J. Lanigan, Sr., Myron Glickman, Ralph Swanson, Eric Van Gorp, Martin Conneally
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Publication number: 20180086577Abstract: A system for handling shipping containers includes first and second lifting beams and first and second holding beams. The system further includes a plurality of vertical beams wherein the plurality of vertical beams support the first and second lifting beams and the first and second holding beams. In the system, first and second pluralities of lifting shoes are disposed respectively on each of the first and second lifting beams while first and second pluralities of holding shoes are disposed respectively on each of the first and second holding beams. The system also has a hoisting mechanism that raises and lowers the first and second lifting beams, and the first and second lifting beams, the first and second holding beams, the plurality of vertical beams, and the hoisting mechanism are arranged to form a lift beam system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: John J. Lanigan, SR., Myron Glickman, Ralph Swanson, Eric Van Gorp, Martin Conneally
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Patent number: 9701472Abstract: A method for storing an empty trailer chassis includes positioning a trailer chassis between a first and a second vertical storage rack and lowering first and second stabilizing beams along the vertical storage racks toward the trailer chassis. The first and second stabilizing-beam trolleys are attached to the respective first and second stabilizing beams and a spreader extends between the first and second stabilizing-beam trolleys. The spreader contains a chassis clamping mechanism that forms a downward-facing portion of the spreader. The chassis clamping mechanism is disposed below the first and second stabilizing beams. The method further includes engaging the trailer chassis with the chassis clamping mechanism. The first and second stabilizing beams are above the trailer chassis when the chassis-clamping mechanism has engaged the trailer chassis.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.Inventors: Myron Glickman, John J. Lanigan, Sr., John J. Lanigan, Jr.
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Patent number: 9574363Abstract: A method (100) for handling chassis is disclosed. The method (100) can include: providing (110) a multi-level structure including a plurality of levels including a first level with an opening to receive a chassis and a second level; locating (120) a plurality of shelves adjacent to the opening including a port shelf and a starboard shelf, each configured to receive a chassis; and providing (130) an transfer mechanism configured to pick a chassis and place it on one of the plurality of shelves. The method allows compact storage, stacking and retrieving and inventorying of chassis, for enhanced logistics.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.Inventors: John J. Lanigan, Sr., John J. Lanigan, Jr., Antonio Carlos Callado de Souza, Myron Glickman, Ralph Swanson, Ken Svihlik, William P. Healy
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Publication number: 20170043951Abstract: A method for storing an empty trailer chassis includes positioning a trailer chassis between a first and a second vertical storage rack and lowering first and second stabilizing beams along the vertical storage racks toward the trailer chassis. The first and second stabilizing-beam trolleys are attached to the respective first and second stabilizing beams and a spreader extends between the first and second stabilizing-beam trolleys. The spreader contains a chassis clamping mechanism that forms a downward-facing portion of the spreader. The chassis clamping mechanism is disposed below the first and second stabilizing beams. The method further includes engaging the trailer chassis with the chassis clamping mechanism. The first and second stabilizing beams are above the trailer chassis when the chassis-clamping mechanism has engaged the trailer chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Myron Glickman, John J. Lanigan, SR., John J. Lanigan, JR.
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Patent number: 9505555Abstract: A chassis stacker having a first and a second vertical storage rack displaced from one another by a distance wide enough to accommodate a trailer chassis, and connected at a top end by a trolley rail support beam. A trolley is positioned on the trolley rail support beam, said trolley having an elevation system capable of raising and lowering a first and a second stabilizing beam that are suspended from the trolley and guided in their vertical motion by low-friction, storage-rack contact members attached at respective first and second ends of the elevating structure, said contact members in contact with an inner surface of the respective first and second vertical storage racks. A first and a second stabilizing-beam trolley is attached to the, respective, first and second stabilizing beams while a spreader containing a chassis-clamping mechanism extends between and attaches to the first and the second stabilizing beam trolley.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.Inventors: Myron Glickman, John J. Lanigan, Sr., John J. Lanigan, Jr.
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Patent number: 9126811Abstract: A method (400) for handling a container is disclosed. It can include the steps of: providing (410) a multi-level structure (450) including a plurality of levels (470) including a first level (472) with an opening (474) to receive a container (476) and a second level (478); locating (420) a plurality of shelves (480) adjacent to the opening (474) including a port shelf (482) and a starboard shelf (484), each configured to receive a container (476); and providing (430) a transfer mechanism (530) configured to pick a container (176) and place it on one of the plurality of shelves (480). Advantageously, the method (400) provides enhanced container handling and logistics, and has wide use cases in warehousing, assembly manufacturing, ports and distribution hubs.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Inventors: John J. Lanigan, Sr., John J. Lanigan, Jr., Antonio Carlos Callado de Souza, Myron Glickman, Ken Svihlik
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Patent number: 8892243Abstract: A universal system and method for handling a container is disclosed. The system can include: a support structure (10) defining a bay (32), the support structure (10) including support shoes configured to support a container; a sensor (58) for determining a length of a container in the bay; and a controller (60) configured to operate the support structure (10) including a storage mode and a retrieval mode.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Inventors: John J. Lanigan, Sr., Myron Glickman, Ralph R. Swanson, Richard J. Marec
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Publication number: 20140212247Abstract: A chassis stacker having a first and a second vertical storage rack displaced from one another by a distance wide enough to accommodate a trailer chassis, and connected at a top end by a trolley rail support beam. A trolley is positioned on the trolley rail support beam, said trolley having an elevation system capable of raising and lowering a first and a second stabilizing beam that are suspended from the trolley and guided in their vertical motion by low-friction, storage-rack contact members attached at respective first and second ends of the elevating structure, said contact members in contact with an inner surface of the respective first and second vertical storage racks. A first and a second stabilizing-beam trolley is attached to the, respective, first and second stabilizing beams while a spreader containing a chassis-clamping mechanism extends between and attaches to the first and the second stabilizing beam trolley.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2012Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: MI-JACK PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Myron Glickman, John J. Lanigan, SR., John J. Lanigan, JR.
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Patent number: 8790062Abstract: A distribution system (100) is disclosed. The system includes the steps of: providing (105) a multi-level pathfinder with a containment cavity having a ground level cell and an elevated level cell; configuring (110) the containment cavity to receive containers; and loading (115) the containment cavity with a first container and moving the first container vertically to allow a second loading of a second container. This system provides a simple, robust and efficient automatable buffer to load and unload, a container between a chassis and rail or port terminal and/or at distribution hub.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2008Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.Inventors: John J. Lanigan, Sr., Peter W. Mirabella, John Lanigan, Jr., Myron Glickman, Richard Marec
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Patent number: 8636157Abstract: A lifting system for a vertically-elevating cab, the lifting system includes a frame assembly having a first and a second support column, first and a second lift screws which are attached to the, respective, first and second support columns, a cab-lifting beam that has a first and a second end attached to the, respective, first and second lift screws. A vertically-elevating cab is mounted on the cab-lifting beam in such a manner that a center of gravity of the cab is not aligned with a center of the cab-lifting beam. A plurality of rollers are located on each end of the lifting beam. Each one of the plurality of rollers is in contact with a guide bar on each of the respective first and second support columns, and a first and a second power system is connected to the, respective, first and second lift screw.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.Inventors: Myron Glickman, Eric Brian Van Gorp, John J. Lanigan, Jr., James Thomas Russo, Daniel Brian Zakula, Sr.
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Publication number: 20130071210Abstract: A method (400) for handling a container is disclosed. It can include the steps of: providing (410) a multi-level structure (450) including a plurality of levels (470) including a first level (472) with an opening (474) to receive a container (476) and a second level (478); locating (420) a plurality of shelves (480) adjacent to the opening (474) including a port shelf (482) and a starboard shelf (484), each configured to receive a container (476); and providing (430) a transfer mechanism (530) configured to pick a container (176) and place it on one of the plurality of shelves (480). Advantageously, the method (400) provides enhanced container handling and logistics, and has wide use cases in warehousing, assembly manufacturing, ports and distribution hubs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: MIJACK PRODUCTS, INCInventors: John J. Lanigan, SR., John J. Lanigan, JR., Antonio Carlos Callado de Souza, Myron Glickman, Ken Svihlik
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Publication number: 20120152879Abstract: A lifting system for a vertically-elevating cab, the lifting system includes a frame assembly having a first and a second support column, first and a second lift screws which are attached to the, respective, first and second support columns, a cab-lifting beam that has a first and a second end attached to the, respective, first and second lift screws. A vertically-elevating cab is mounted on the cab-lifting beam in such a manner that a center of gravity of the cab is not aligned with a center of the cab-lifting beam. A plurality of rollers are located on each end of the lifting beam. Each one of the plurality of rollers is in contact with a guide bar on each of the respective first and second support columns, and a first and a second power system is connected to the, respective, first and second lift screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: MI-JACK PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Myron Glickman, Eric Brian Van Gorp, John J. Lanigan, JR., James Thomas Russo, Daniel Brian Zakula, SR.
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Publication number: 20120145664Abstract: An apparatus capable of supporting a portion of the weight of a load being transferred by a lifting device in the event of a complete failure of one of the hoisting ropes is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support structure attached atop a beam of the lifting device, and a support bar pivotally attached to the support structure. The support structure includes a stop portion that is in contact with the beam and has an upper surface opposed to an undersurface of the support bar. A hoist system is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: MI-JACK PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Myron Glickman, Eric Brian Van Gorp, John J. Lanigan, JR.
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Patent number: 8127950Abstract: A trolley control system for a gantry crane having a multiple trolley arrangement such as a first and second trolley. The control system including a trolley beam connected to the gantry crane with a first and second drive device connected to the trolley beam. The first drive device is powered by a first drive system while the second drive device can be powered by either the first drive system or the second drive system. A first trolley is connected to the first drive device while a second trolley is connected to the second drive device.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.Inventors: Myron Glickman, Matthew M. Moran, Daniel Brian Zakula, Sr.
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Publication number: 20110147330Abstract: A trolley control system for a gantry crane having a multiple trolley arrangement such as a first and second trolley. The control system including a trolley beam connected to the gantry crane with a first and second drive device connected to the trolley beam. The first drive device is powered by a first drive system while the second drive device can be powered by either the first drive system or the second drive system. A first trolley is connected to the first drive device while a second trolley is connected to the second drive device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.Inventors: Myron Glickman, Matthew M. Moran, Daniel Brian Zakula, JR.
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Patent number: 7665971Abstract: A control system and method for obtaining power on demand from a diesel engine in order to operate vehicle functions and accessories. The method comprised of: (1) determining a flow rate necessary to operate each of a plurality of function hydraulic pumps and an vehicle drive pump associated with the engine; (2) comparing the flow rates of the various hydraulic pumps to determine the greatest flow rate; (3) establishing an engine speed necessary to deliver the greatest flow rate; (4) comparing the engine speed necessary to deliver the greatest flow rate with a current engine speed; and (5) adjusting the current engine speed to provide the greatest flow rate required.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.Inventors: Myron Glickman, Harvey E. Schmidt, Daniel Olson, Steven Pfeifenroth
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Publication number: 20090245990Abstract: A distribution system (100) is disclosed. The system includes the steps of: providing (105) a multi-level pathfinder with a containment cavity having a ground level cell and an elevated level cell; configuring (110) the containment cavity to receive containers; and loading (115) the containment cavity with a first container and moving the first container vertically to allow a second loading of a second container. This system provides a simple, robust and efficient automatable buffer to load and unload, a container between a chassis and rail or port terminal and/or at distribution hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: John J. Lanigan, SR., Peter W. Mirabella, John Lanigan, JR., Myron Glickman, Richard Marec
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Patent number: 7399019Abstract: A device for lifting oversized pieces of material. The device includes a spreader bar capable of attaching to a lifting vehicle. At least two cross members are attached to the spreader bar along with at least one cross-member power source. The at least one cross-member power source is connected to at least one drive mechanism which in turn is connected to at least one of the at least two cross members. A load-pick power source is attached to each of the at least two cross members and well as to at least one load-pick drive mechanism. The at least one load-pick drive mechanism is connected to each of the at least two load pick points, and the cross-member and the load-pick power sources are each electrically connected to an operating or control panel in a cab of the lifting vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Malmgren, Daniel Brian Zakula, Sr., Myron Glickman
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Patent number: 7353959Abstract: In an embodiment, a crane including a hoisting (i.e., load-lifting) mechanism is provided with a variable-speed load-dependent control system and method for operating functions of the crane. An exemplary control system includes an actuator subsystem for performing at least one function of the crane, a sensor for detecting the magnitude of the load lifted by the hoisting mechanism and a controller that communicates with the sensor, wherein, relative to a load signal from the sensor, the controller transmits a speed signal to vary an operating speed of at least one actuator of the actuator subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Brian Zakula, Sr., Myron Glickman