With Outer Wall Access Patents (Class 296/24.45)
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Patent number: 12049328Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) facilities, suitable for use by both emergency and non-emergency UAVs, comprise a housing having first and second moveable platforms. The second moveable platform is arranged adjacent the first moveable platform. A cover is arranged above the second moveable platform. A drive system operates the first and second moveable platforms and the cover.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: Flirtey Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Sweeny, John R. Foggia, Jess Hayden, Joseph Rinaldi
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Patent number: 11969085Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 22, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: DEJANA TRUCK AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO., INC.Inventors: Charles L. Hanley, Andrew De Jana
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Patent number: 11904753Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: ANCRA INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Gregory Alan Kauffman, Jerome Thomas Jones, Matthew James Rommel
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Patent number: 11752914Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Cottrell IncorporatedInventors: Gerard Biagi, Steven Sexton, David Trenbeath, Conner Lill
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Patent number: 11375806Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: DEJANA TRUCK AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO., INC.Inventors: Charles L. Hanley, Andrew DeJana
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Patent number: 11000123Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: DEJANA TRUCK AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO., INC.Inventors: Charles L. Hanley, Andrew DeJana
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Patent number: 10610012Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: DEJANA TRUCK AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO., INC.Inventors: Charles L. Hanley, Andrew DeJana
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Patent number: 10334944Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: DEJANA TRUCK & UTILITY EQUIPMENTInventor: Charles L. Hanley
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Patent number: 10183607Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventor: Jeff Cramer
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Patent number: 10172452Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: DEJANA TRUCK & UTILITY EQUIPMENTInventors: Charles L. Hanley, Andrew DeJana
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Patent number: 9073499Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Inventor: William Carl Erickson
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Patent number: 8376437Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Inventor: David Edens
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Publication number: 20130009419Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: Carlo Franco Torres, Armando Spagnolini, Stefania Betrone, Gianpiero Valsania, Caterina Cavagliato
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Patent number: 8201871Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventor: James D. Rydberg
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Patent number: 8123282Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Doubledeck Trailer, LLCInventor: Mitchell A. Miller
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Patent number: 7686365Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Magna International Inc.Inventors: John L. Thelen, Kevin R. Smith
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Publication number: 20100066070Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventor: Linda Scott-Greavu
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Publication number: 20100013257Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventor: Francis Bernart
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Patent number: 7281743Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventor: Alexander Weiland
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Patent number: 6783165Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Beatrix GrossInventor: Horst Schmidt