With Outer Wall Access Patents (Class 296/24.45)
  • Patent number: 11969085
    Abstract: A shelving system includes first and second side members. A cross member is coupled to the side members. A guide member is coupled to the cross member such that the guide member is movable relative to the cross member. A container including a rail is coupled to the guide member. The rail includes a first locking element and a second locking element that is connected to the first locking element. The container includes a handle having a third locking element that engages the first locking element. The locking elements are configured to move the container between a first orientation in which the container is provisionally fixed to the guide member and a second orientation in which the container can translate relative to the guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: DEJANA TRUCK AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Charles L. Hanley, Andrew De Jana
  • Patent number: 11904753
    Abstract: A deck system for cargo compartment may including one or more of the following features: a first deck; a second deck, where at least one of the first deck and the second deck divide the cargo compartment into an upper sub-compartment and a lower sub-compartment; and an actuator that is mechanically coupled to the second deck, where operation of the actuator causes at least a portion of the second deck to move vertically relative to the first deck within the cargo compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: ANCRA INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Alan Kauffman, Jerome Thomas Jones, Matthew James Rommel
  • Patent number: 11752914
    Abstract: A trailer system may have a first cargo area having a movable deck. The movable deck may be moved by an actuator. The movable deck may include a plurality of first rollers for engaging and translating cargo. And a movable tailgate may close the first cargo area when it is in a first position. The movable tailgate may have a plurality of second rollers for engaging and translating cargo when the movable tailgate is in a second position. The trailer system may have a plurality of movable decks, where each movable deck is coupled and moved by an actuator. Each actuator may comprise at least one of a hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or electromechanical system. The trailer system may further have a set of lower movable decks and a set of upper movable decks. The set of upper movable decks may be coupled to the lower movable decks by actuators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Cottrell Incorporated
    Inventors: Gerard Biagi, Steven Sexton, David Trenbeath, Conner Lill
  • Patent number: 11375806
    Abstract: A shelving system includes first and second side members. A cross member is coupled to the side members. A guide member is coupled to the cross member such that the guide member is movable relative to the cross member. A container including a rail is coupled to the guide member. The rail includes a first locking element and a second locking element that is connected to the first locking element. The container includes a handle having a third locking element that engages the first locking element. The locking elements are configured to move the container between a first orientation in which the container is provisionally fixed to the guide member and a second orientation in which the container can translate relative to the guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: DEJANA TRUCK AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Charles L. Hanley, Andrew DeJana
  • Patent number: 11000123
    Abstract: A shelving system includes first and second side members. A cross member is coupled to the side members. A guide member is coupled to the cross member such that the guide member is movable relative to the cross member. A container including a rail is coupled to the guide member. The rail includes a first locking element and a second locking element that is connected to the first locking element. The container includes a handle having a third locking element that engages the first locking element. The locking elements are configured to move the container between a first orientation in which the container is provisionally fixed to the guide member and a second orientation in which the container can translate relative to the guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: DEJANA TRUCK AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Charles L. Hanley, Andrew DeJana
  • Patent number: 10610012
    Abstract: A shelving system includes first and second side members. A cross member is coupled to the side members. A guide member is coupled to the cross member such that the guide member is movable relative to the cross member. A container including a rail is coupled to the guide member. The rail includes a first locking element and a second locking element that is connected to the first locking element. The container includes a handle having a third locking element that engages the first locking element. The locking elements are configured to move the container between a first orientation in which the container is provisionally fixed to the guide member and a second orientation in which the container can translate relative to the guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: DEJANA TRUCK AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Charles L. Hanley, Andrew DeJana
  • Patent number: 10334944
    Abstract: A shelving system includes first and second side members. A cross member is coupled to the side members. A guide member is coupled to the cross member such that the guide member is movable relative to the cross member. A container including a rail is coupled to the guide member. The rail includes a first locking element and a second locking element that is connected to the first locking element. The container includes a handle having a third locking element that engages the first locking element. The locking elements are configured to move the container between a first orientation in which the container is provisionally fixed to the guide member and a second orientation in which the container can translate relative to the guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: DEJANA TRUCK & UTILITY EQUIPMENT
    Inventor: Charles L. Hanley
  • Patent number: 10183607
    Abstract: A mobile work site having a deployed position and a stowed position for travel is disclosed. Importantly, a first ever vacuum system is configured with permanent piping to the trailer. A vacuum boom is further provided for added versatility. The invention has further been designed with optimal size in mind so that a bulky configuration is made unnecessary. Further the design provides a large amount of horizontal surface area for measuring and planner tables, feeder tables and cutting tables. Additionally, multiple electrical outlets are made available to eliminate any need for long cords. Also, dual, separate and redundant electrical circuits are provided to power the entire trailer. Racks are included herein for transporting lumber and trim materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Inventor: Jeff Cramer
  • Patent number: 10172452
    Abstract: A shelving system includes first and second side members. A cross member is coupled to the side members. A guide member is coupled to the cross member such that the guide member is movable relative to the cross member. A container including a rail is coupled to the guide member. The rail includes a first locking element and a second locking element that is connected to the first locking element. The container includes a handle having a third locking element that engages the first locking element. The locking elements are configured to move the container between a first orientation in which the container is provisionally fixed to the guide member and a second orientation in which the container can translate relative to the guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: DEJANA TRUCK & UTILITY EQUIPMENT
    Inventors: Charles L. Hanley, Andrew DeJana
  • Patent number: 9073499
    Abstract: A modular vehicle-mountable pod for mounting in a vehicle, the pod including an upper section, a center section, and a lower section. The center section has at least one door on each side of the vehicle. At least one sliding storage board is positioned within and in sliding relationship to the center section. Each sliding storage board is a mounting surface board with at least one bin thereon. The at least one sliding storage board is at least partially slideable through the at least one door on both sides of the vehicle such that the at least one bin is accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Inventor: William Carl Erickson
  • Patent number: 8376437
    Abstract: The present truck bed cap consists of an internal frame having a first shelf, a second shelf and a top, wherein the internal frame is connected to corner supports attached to the bed of the truck. In a first motion the top shifts vertically with respect to the internal frame. In a second motion the internal frame shifts vertically with respect to the corner supports and the bed of the truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: David Edens
  • Publication number: 20130009419
    Abstract: A trunk of a motor vehicle having an opening providing access from the outside, a floor, two side walls substantially transversal to the floor, a load platform, which is defined by a first edge facing the opening, by a second edge substantially parallel to the first edge and by two side edges substantially transversal to the first and second edge; the trunk being further equipped with two shelves, each of which is integral with a respective side wall and has a respective groove overlooking the groove of the other first shelf and adapted to be slidingly engaged by a respective said side edge in order to arrange and keep the load platform stable in a tilted position with respect to the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Carlo Franco Torres, Armando Spagnolini, Stefania Betrone, Gianpiero Valsania, Caterina Cavagliato
  • Patent number: 8201871
    Abstract: The disclosure includes a cargo vehicle. The cargo vehicle includes a cargo compartment, which in turn is defined by a floor, a plurality of adjoining walls extending upwardly from the floor, and a ceiling attached to an upper end of the plurality of adjoining walls, wherein the walls, floor and ceiling cooperate to form the cargo compartment and a first vertical opening having a width defined by first and second sides for accessing the interior of the cargo compartment. The vehicle further includes a first segmented retractable door proximate the first vertical opening of the cargo compartment. The first door is displaceable from a first vertically-oriented closed position in which the door covers the first vertical opening to a second open position in which the door is substantially disposed below the first vertical opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventor: James D. Rydberg
  • Patent number: 8123282
    Abstract: The present invention is a decking system that provides a height adjustable, sectional second floor in a semi-trailer for hauling freight. The system utilizes vertical tracks mounted on the inside of each side of the trailer. Each track on one side of the trailer is transversely aligned with a corresponding track on the opposite side of the trailer. E-bars are secured to and between opposed corresponding tracks for adjustable, vertical movement. Deck sections are mounted on the E-bars to support cargo. The deck sections may be positioned all at the same height or at different heights or may be inclined to form a ramp for loading or unloading cargo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Doubledeck Trailer, LLC
    Inventor: Mitchell A. Miller
  • Patent number: 7686365
    Abstract: A storage module having at least one exterior panel of a motorized vehicle, at least one door, and at least one inner panel. The door is at least partially formed by at least one of the exterior panels. At least one of the exterior panels and at least one of the interior panels define at least one area to form the storage module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Thelen, Kevin R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20100066070
    Abstract: A trailer that has doors and openings to hold and transport items, and can convert to a flatbed trailer with a trunk door, a flatbed front, and flatbed sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Linda Scott-Greavu
  • Publication number: 20100013257
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular storage system for storing items on a trailer. The modular storage system includes a plurality of containers connected to the railing of a trailer. The containers may be modular so as to be selectively arrangeable along the railing. The containers may be connected to the outside or inside of the railing. At least one of the containers may be positioned over a wheel of the trailer and include a wheel well for housing and protecting the wheel. The containers may include lockable lids for protecting the stored items. The containers may further include one or more attachments, such as a tool rack or T-mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Francis Bernart
  • Patent number: 7281743
    Abstract: The invention proposes a device (1) for guiding a loading floor (3), the height of which can be adjusted manually and which can be pivoted about a first spindle (9), of a motor vehicle. The device (1) is distinguished by lever parts (7), which are arranged opposite one another, can be pivoted about a second spindle (11) and on which the loading floor (3) is pivotably mounted, wherein the loading floor (3) can be adjusted between a lower loading floor position and an upper loading floor position by a pivoting movement of the lever parts (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventor: Alexander Weiland
  • Patent number: 6783165
    Abstract: A drive mechanism unit (1) for moving a cover (9) in an motor vehicle comprises a motor (2) for driving a flexible shaft (3) and a gearing (4) for converting the rotation of the shaft (3) into a translation of a drive element (7) connected to the carrier, wherein the carrier is provided for deflecting the cover (9). The space required for installation was kept to a minimum. The drive is designed such that the cover (9) is extended and retracted in a uniform fashion. Mounting is quick and simple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Beatrix Gross
    Inventor: Horst Schmidt