Grouped Together With On-and-off Base Patents (Class 410/35)
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Patent number: 11027412Abstract: A wind turbine blade apparatus comprising a root device including: a base having an upper surface with a radius of curvature and configured to receive a root portion of a blade, with housings disposed on lateral sides of the base. The housings including a groove configured to receive a bearing and a shaft extending at least partially through the base and housing. A tip device is also provided which includes a base, a rotatable support frame having: a first support configured to receive a pressure side of a wind turbine blade, a second support configured to receive a suction side of a wind turbine blade, and an opening, the opening configured to receive a portion of a wind turbine blade.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: TPI Composites, Inc.Inventors: Mehmet Üyünük, Furkan Ünal, Ata M. Alper
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Patent number: 10894498Abstract: A container has an anti-vibration property so that the container does not shake in vibration. The container includes a bottom part, a ceiling part facing the bottom part, a sidewall part connecting the bottom part to the ceiling part, and a rack installed to be fixed in an inner space that is surrounded by the bottom part, the ceiling part, and the sidewall part.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2017Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Inventors: Hyun Min Lee, Ji Young Choi, Tae Yeop Kim, Suk Chul Kim, Ji Won Lee
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Patent number: 10302243Abstract: A support assembly for engaging a small electronic device. The support assembly comprises a stand having a base and a pivot leg assembly. The base receives a soft resilient pad, such as a foam pad. The pad has multiple raised areas. When the support stand is placed on a support surface such that the base is at an angle to the support surface, the small electronic device can be placed on the pad without sliding. In other words, the pad provides a non-slip surface to hold the small electronic device in place.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Inventor: Charles W Scholz
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Patent number: 9718392Abstract: A fastening device to facilitate the secure and flexible placement of attachment points along a container's structural rails and any points facilitated by a combination of these fasteners, as well as placement adjustments as required during setup or necessitated by after-thought design changes without requiring any modifications to the original container construction or causing any penetrations in the sealed envelope of the container and is therefore removable without leaving any alteration or lasting damage.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Inventor: Ries Ignatius Wytenburg
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Patent number: 9019719Abstract: A module in the form of a pallet or a closed container includes a grouping together of the electrical devices in an avionics bay, in which the electrical devices are interconnected and attached so as to facilitate the mounting and thus limit the time it takes to mount the electrical devices in the avionics bay.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Airbus Operations SASInventors: Marc Tomasi, Matthieu De Kergommeaux, Laurent Bertandeau, Christian Banis
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Patent number: 8672594Abstract: Provided are hauling apparatus, systems, and methods adapted to securely transport on a standard flatbed trailer or other structure a plurality of objects up to several feet across having open center portions and curved outer surfaces and weighing up to thousands of pounds each, such as metal coils. A first apparatus is adapted to be removably attached to a standard flatbed trailer or the like, and includes an abutment structure extending upward from a longitudinally extending base that may include specially angled support structures adapted to securely carry the curved cargo. The abutment structure is connected to a movable abutting apparatus by a tensioner structure that passes through the open center portions of the objects without touching those objects. The objects are then secured to the hauling apparatus by tightening the tensioner structure, which causes the objects to be compressed between the abutment structure and movable abutting apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventor: Larry West
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Patent number: 8632286Abstract: A transportation system for a wind turbine rotor blade is provided. The transportation system includes a root fixture adapted to receive the root end of the wind turbine rotor blade, and a tip end fixture adapted to receive a tip end of the wind turbine rotor blade. The root fixture and the tip end fixture are provided as separate transportable units.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Thomas Wessel, Dirk-Jan Kootstra
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Patent number: 8511921Abstract: A system for arranging wind turbine blades includes first and second root cradles and a first tip cradle proximate to the second root cradle, wherein the first tip cradle is angled approximately 30 to 60 degrees with respect to a horizontal line. The system also includes a second tip cradle proximate to the first root cradle, wherein the second tip cradle is angled approximately 30 to 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal line. A method for arranging wind turbine blades includes transferring a first wind turbine blade to a first root cradle and transferring a second wind turbine blade to a second root cradle. The method further includes rotating at least a portion of the first wind turbine blade about at least a portion of the second wind turbine blade.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Scott Gabell Riddell, Michael Claude Ebner, Rene Michel Beukers, Hendrik Cejus de Roo
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Patent number: 8376673Abstract: There is provided a load restraint installation apparatus comprising of an elongated body, tie receivers positioned at spaced intervals along the body, and a mounting assembly for mounting the body to a lifting apparatus, such that straps or cables are received in the tie receivers and then the body is lifted by the lifting apparatus to position the straps or cables at a top of a load on a transport vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Inventor: Gordon Komarnisky
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Patent number: 8376676Abstract: A load securing device for stacked cargo comprises a body member having contact surfaces adapted to engage a side portion of each of a pair of stacked cargo items. One end of a flexible member such as a strap is attached to the body member. The flexible member extends through a space created between the stacked items, with its other end being secured to a carrier supporting the stacked items. Optimally, and when expecting forces to be applied to both sides of the stacked items, a load securing device is placed on either side of the stacked items so that forces arising during the transport of the stacked items are resisted in both directions.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: 2Secure Cargo Systems Inc.Inventor: Marvin Beno Wiebe
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Patent number: 8083449Abstract: A tailgate protector (1) having a structural frame (3) combined with a plurality of spaced protrusions (2). The structural frame (3) is sized and shaped to mount to the upper edge of a closed vehicle tailgate, such that the protrusions (2) perpendicularly extend above the upper edge of the tailgate. Material being transported by the vehicle and supported by the tailgate upper edge is placed on the structural frame (3) within the spacings between the protrusions (2). The structural frame (3) acts to protect the surface of the tailgate edge, while the protrusions (2) restrict the side to side movement of the transported material. Thus, the tailgate protector (1) effectively provides a quick and convenient means for securing the transported material while protecting the tailgate edge.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Inventor: Donald Vincent Comiskey, Jr.
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Patent number: 7934894Abstract: A reusable pallet wrap for securing lading on pallets. The invention consists of an adjustable flexible wrap made from one rectangular shaped cloth (synthetic blend preferred) and has hook and loop fasteners sewn on the ends. The ends run from top to bottom of the wrap. Squares of hook and loop fastener are secured to the bottom of the wrap that line up with each corner of the pallet. Sewn into these squares are straps that are passed under the pallet to connect the wrap to the pallet. Once this is done, the load is secured to the pallet. Two straps with hook and loop fastener ends are also sewn directly to the wrap that give an added stability to load as well as to secure the wrap. Finally, a top cover can be added if load requires protection from the elements.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventor: Kevin Temple
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Patent number: 7798752Abstract: A holding rack for mounting on truck tailgates is disclosed. The inventive holding rack is used with a truck bed to securely haul loads with a truck. The holding rack broadly includes a rack body for receiving the load, a hold-down mechanism that attaches to the rack body to engage the load, and a support frame. The support frame attaches to the tailgate and shiftably receives the holding rack and thereby permits placement of the rack in a stored position and in a load-supporting position where the load is secured while the tailgate is in its upright, latched position.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Inventor: Frank Harrison
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Patent number: 7766588Abstract: A retaining member 16 is provided for use with a frame 10 for packaging elongate members, such as sections of tubular, for example casing, liner or drill pipe. The retaining member 16 comprises a pressure plate 18 on which is mounted a pair of pivoting hooks 20 for engaging with protrusions 36 formed on the frame 10. The hooks 20 are connected to threaded rods 28 received in a sleeve 30. A ratcheted handle 34 allows selective rotation of the sleeve 30 to draw the rods 28 therein, and so to pivot the hooks 20 to urge the pressure plate 18 against members received within the frame 10. A quick release mechanism is provided to allow easy release of the hooks 20 and the retaining member 16.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2005Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: RB Ross Steel Fabrications, Ltd.Inventor: Ralph Barclay Ross
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Patent number: 7594786Abstract: A load binder including a clamp mechanism for clamping onto container members such side boards of a shipping container. The clamp mechanism includes arms having connecting members adapted to couple to a binding strap, as well as gripping members and a gripping pad adapted to clamp against the container member in response to an urging of connecting members towards one another. The arms and the gripping pad may be pivotal about a common axis. Further enhanced binding action may be achieved via a cam buckle provided with double lining.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Burns Bros., Inc.Inventor: Gary M. Scott
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Patent number: 7513726Abstract: A tailgate protector (1) having a structural frame (3) combined with a plurality of spaced protrusions (2). The structural frame (3) is sized and shaped to mount to the upper edge of a closed vehicle tailgate, such that the protrusions (2) perpendicularly extend above the upper edge of the tailgate. Material being transported by the vehicle and supported by the tailgate upper edge is placed on the structural frame (3) within the spacings between the protrusions (2). The structural frame (3) acts to protect the surface of the tailgate edge, while the protrusions (2) restrict the side to side movement of the transported material. Thus, the tailgate protector (1) effectively provides a quick and convenient means for securing the transported material while protecting the tailgate edge.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Inventor: Donald Vincent Comiskey, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090003957Abstract: Support which absorbs the torsion to which blades are subjected during transport, comprising a set of pins (17) inserted in the floor (8) of the container (1) and to the sides of a hollow pipe (21), which connect by means of a clevis (18) to different rods (19) secured with fastening pins (20) that facilitate the lengthways and angular rotation of the unit. The first support is located at a distance “d” from the leading edge of the cradle (9), next to the platform (16) formed between the ribs (15) which run through the lower shell (14). The second support is located on the other side of the platform (16) also inserted between the aforementioned ribs (15). Both supports are inclined at an angle ? in relation to the floor (8), each forming articulated quadrilaterals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventor: José Ignacio Llorente Gonzalez
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Patent number: 7431547Abstract: A restraint, e.g. a corner restraint for packaging flat glass sheets, includes a first leg and a second leg joined at a vertex. Each of the legs have an outer surface having a first strap engaging position spaced from the vertex and a second strap engaging position at the vertex. The height of the first strap engaging position measure from an intermediate portion of the second surface between the first and second positions is greater than the height of the second strap engaging position. With this arrangement, the biasing force applied by a banding strap to the corner restraint reduces the biasing force applied to the vertex to reduce damage to corners of the flat glass sheets.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2005Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: James R. Geary, George L. Noey, Darrell K. Jewell, Timothy R. Leone, George J. McElhinny, Aleksandr S. Sobkin
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Patent number: 7306414Abstract: A method of securing large rolls of compressible materials on flat transport cars, including (a) placing a first set of longitudinally spaced U-shaped brackets on the transport car, each of the U-shaped brackets consisting of a horizontal cross member between a pair of vertical legs of a height no greater than the roll diameter, (b) loading a plurality of the large rolls on the cross member to define a first row of the rolls, (c) strapping the first row of rolls together, (d) repeating steps (a) and (b) with additional sets of brackets to stack a selected number of additional rows of rolls above the first row, wherein the brackets of each set are aligned with the brackets associated with the rows therebeneath with the legs connected to so as to carry a significant portion of the weight of the rolls, and (e) strapping selected adjacent rows of rolls together.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: GSE Lining TechnologyInventors: Don E. Bohac, Robert Felix, Joe Boggs
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Patent number: 7186066Abstract: A method of securing large rolls of compressible materials on flat transport cars, including (a) placing a first set of longitudinally spaced U-shaped brackets on the transport car, each of the U-shaped brackets consisting of a horizontal cross member between a pair of vertical legs of a height no greater than the roll diameter, (b) loading a plurality of the large rolls on the cross member to define a first row of the rolls, (c) strapping the first row of rolls together, (d) repeating steps (a) and (b) with additional sets of brackets to stack a selected number of additional rows of rolls above the first row, wherein the brackets of each set are aligned with the brackets associated with the rows therebeneath with the legs connected to so as to carry a significant portion of the weight of the rolls, and (e) strapping selected adjacent rows of rolls together.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: GSE Lining TechnologyInventors: Don E. Bohac, Robert Felix, Joe Boggs
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Patent number: 7182559Abstract: A rack for transporting and storing glass panels. The rack is designed to protect the panels during shipment so that they do not become damaged. The rack includes a base associated with two sets of channels in which a plurality of glass panels can be placed. Each channel has at least one gripper member associated with it. The gripper member is pivotal between a first position in which panels are locked in place in the channels and a second unlocked position in which panels can be inserted into or removed from the channels. Two sets of such channels are provided such that the rack of the present invention can be used to hold one set of longer glass panels or two separate sets of shorter glass panels.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: C.G. Industrial Equipment Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Groth, Jeremy J. Raabolle, Michael E. Terry
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Patent number: 7179031Abstract: A retaining member 16 is provided for use with a frame 10 for packaging elongate members, such as sections of drill pipe. The retaining member 16 comprises a pressure plate 18 on which is mounted a pair of pivoting hooks 20 for engaging with protrusions 36 formed on the frame 10. The hooks 20 are connected to threaded rods 28 received in a sleeve 30. A ratcheted handle 34 allows selective rotation of the sleeve 30 to draw the rods 28 therein, and to pivot the hooks 20 to urge the pressure plate 18 against members received within the frame 10. A quick release mechanism is provided to allow easy release of the hooks 20 and the retaining member 16.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2003Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Inventor: Ralph Barclay Ross
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Patent number: 7131803Abstract: A multilength tubular transporter is provided, comprising a base frame, including at least two main beams, wherein the main beams are connected by a plurality of cross members, a floor substantially covering the areas defined by the main beams and cross members; a plurality of substantially vertical guide members connected to each of the main beams; a lifting arrangement operatively connected to the base frame for enabling the transporter to be lifted to and from a vehicle; a stacking device operatively connected to the base frame for engaging the guide members of a second transporter, wherein the transporters may be securely stacked; and wherein the base frame includes one or more winches for securing tubulars within the transporter.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Paragon Industries, Inc.Inventors: Leonard J. Guarisco, Sr., Leonard J. Guarisco, Jr., Patrick D. Guarisco
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Patent number: 7066697Abstract: The dunnage transport organizer is a device that consists of a pole with a dunnage puncture point at one end with a cover for that point, that attaches to a base which has pallet clamps to attach it to a pallet or other such transportation means. The pole is perpendicular to the adjustable base. The adjustable base is attached to an ordinary pallet with the pallet clamps and adjustment straps being adjustable to fit different sizes of pallets. The pole has to be connected to the base with the opposite end with a point to allow the puncturing of the dunnage. The dunnage puncture point has a cover for safety reasons and safe transportation of the dunnage.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Inventor: Steve Guilkey
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Patent number: 6877939Abstract: Frames and attachments thereto and methods of use thereof for the support and/or releasable securing of cargo and/or cargo containers upon and/or to cargo containers and/or cargo container transports and/or lifting devices. Linking frame (10) may be used upon and/or beneath containers that possess insufficient mutually corresponding mounting-points to otherwise enable them to be vertically stacked and secured together. Parallel longitudinal beams (11) are joined by shorter lateral beams (12). Attached directly or indirectly, protruding outward the outer side surfaces of said framework, are connectors (13) able to correspond upwardly and/or downwardly with various mounting-point layouts as provided upon the surfaces of cargo transport equipment.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2001Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Inventors: Philip Tomkins, Nicholas Michael Kavanagh, Francis David Patten
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Patent number: 6869261Abstract: A transportation and installation assist device (16) for at least one precast concrete tilt panel. The panel(s) (18) are generally rectangular and have a first shorter end (44) with at least one lifting anchor therein, a second opposed shorter end (48) and a longitudinal axis (50) therebetween. The device (16) includes at least one frame (20) adapted to releasably engage an associated one of the panel(s) (18) substantially adjacent the second end (48) and support the panel (18) in a loading/transport orientation with the face of the associated panel (18) substantially vertical and the axis(es) (50) substantially horizontal. The frame (20) is also adapted for pivotal mounting to a table bed (14) of a truck (10) or trailer (12). The frame (20) and associated panel (18) pivot together when the first panel end (44) is lifted above the second panel end (48) until the associated panel (18) is in a releasing orientation with the face of the panel (18) substantially vertical and the axis (50) substantially vertical.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2001Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Inventor: John T. Burke
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Patent number: 6824338Abstract: An air cargo container assembly for rapid air shipment of emergency and other supplies, without netting, includes sub-containers attachable to a base plate via locking mechanisms on the sub-containers. The locking mechanisms pass through openings in the base and engage a downward-facing surface of the base. Each locking mechanism includes a latch having a rotatable shaft, a head connected to a bottom end of the shaft, a plate connected to a top end of the shaft. A spring biases the plate toward the bottom surface of the sub-container. A lever is attached to the shaft between the head portion and the spring. The shaft and head portion are rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position via the lever. One or more guide members may be mounted on the base to help align the sub-containers.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Satco, Inc.Inventor: Robert Looker
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Patent number: 6799926Abstract: Apparatus for packaging elongate members, such as drillpipe (40) and downhole tubulars, comprises a frame comprising a base (6) and side members (2), and packing members (23) for engaging with the side members (2). The packing members (23) have a deformable portion (22) for engaging elongate members to be handled. Tie down chains (19) or other retainers hold the packing members (23) in contact with the elongate members (40).Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2001Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Inventor: Ralph Barclay Ross
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Patent number: 6746189Abstract: An apparatus for transporting automobile seats to an automobile assembly plant is disclosed. The apparatus includes a container and a storage bracket located within the container. The storage bracket stores the seats by sets. A single set contains all of the seats necessary for installation in a single automobile. This allows all of necessary seats for one automobile to be unloaded from a single container.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: TS Tech Alabama, LLCInventor: Phil Kennedy
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Patent number: 6729098Abstract: An adjustable height corner fitting for a shipping container including a substantially hollow rectangularly shaped block having a bottom wall, end walls and side walls is disclosed. An elongated aperture is located in the bottom wall and is adapted to cooperate with a locking mechanism in order to lock the shipping container to the platform of a vehicle. Also provided is a substantially rectangularly shaped plate that is complementary to the bottom wall and is adapted to be temporarily attached thereto in order to increase the height of the block. The plate also has an elongated aperture therein which is complementary to the aperture in the bottom wall. When the plate is attached, the apertures in the plate and in the bottom wall are in alignment, but the plate causes the corner fitting to extend downwardly approximately a half an inch below the container for shipment on a truck, boat or rail car.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Inventor: James F. Brennan, Jr.
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Patent number: 6712567Abstract: An article steadying board includes a board of a preset shape and size and having a plurality of through holes bored regularly or irregularly spaced apart. A plurality of elastic ropes each have two ends each connected with a hook to hook any of the through holes. The hooks may hook the through holes near the profile of an article placed on the board so that the article may be bound firmly by the rope. The board may be positioned on the ground of a warehouse for storing or on a vehicle for transporting.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: L & F Plastics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Mu-Chaun Hsu
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Patent number: 6695556Abstract: A multi-purpose rear door tie down kit providing a plurality of components for securing elongated objects to the rear tailgate of a pickup truck or the rear hatch of a sport utility vehicle. The device in its simplest form features an elongated flexible cushioning member that attaches to the rear tailgate or cargo door. In other preferred embodiments it features a plurality of attachable components configured for removable attachment to the cushioning member which provide securement of articles being transported as well as storage of tools and components. The in a kit form to allow attachment of one or a combination of components configured for releasable attachment to the cushioning member component. The device can be easily stored behind the seat to be mounted onto the tailgate or rear door in seconds when an article needs to be secured. A variety of articles may be secured such as wood, surf boards, skis, ladders and bicycles just to name a few.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Inventor: Thomas Michael Addy
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Patent number: 6682280Abstract: The invention is a compact bogie wheel carrier, which can economically transport a building structure to a home site. It significantly reduces the cost to consumers by eliminating the built-in cost to the home for axle wheel assemblies, eliminates the need for a flag car when returning the carrier to the factory, and requires the use of only a pick-up truck to return the carrier to the factory. In one embodiment, provisions can be made to easily remove the carrier from under the home with a hitch connection at either end. The structurally framed carrier includes pass-through holes for building structure lower frames which have axle spring hangers depending from the lower flange thereof. The invention includes provisions for holding down the lower frame of the building structure as well as provisions to maintain the frame in position with flange alignment and clamp down hardware.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Inventor: Frederick H. Lindsay
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Patent number: 6626619Abstract: The invention relates to a transport vehicle which serves to transport objects having large dimensions, especially glass stands. The transport vehicle is provided, as a low-platform railway car, with a traversal loading area. This loading area and the loading ramps assigned thereto form a travelling surface for so-called Osila glass transport vehicles, whereby the loading area is protected against soiling in an overall manner by a structure, and the load is secured on the loading area by stand fixing devices and load securing devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignees: Spedition Hubert Winnen GmbH & Co. KG, Nijman/Zeetank Internationale Transporten B.V.Inventors: Jürgen Exnowski, Karl-Heinz Kapteina, Friedrich Welsch, Kees Van Noordt
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Patent number: 6599069Abstract: A retaining member 16 is provided for use with a frame 10 for packaging elongate members, such as sections of drill pipe. The retaining member 16 comprises a pressure plate 18 on which is mounted a pair of pivoting hooks 20 for engaging with protrusions 36 formed on the frame 10. The hooks 20 are connected to threaded rods 28 received in a sleeve 30. A ratcheted handle 34 allows selective rotation of the sleeve 30 to draw the rods 28 therein, and so to pivot the hooks 20 to urge the pressure plate 18 against members received within the frame 10. A quick release mechanism is provided to allow easy release of the hooks 20 and the retaining member 16.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Inventor: Ralph Barclay Ross
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Patent number: 6561739Abstract: Connector housings attached to modules are received within aligned socket formations attached to the modules held assembled therewith forming a platform by joints established between such connector housings and the socket formations by selectively controlled locking balls projected through side walls of the connector housings into the socket formations. Such projection of the balls is guided through sleeves adjustably positioned on the housing side walls.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Himatlal J. Garala
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Patent number: 6524040Abstract: A pallet for wheeled items comprises a base frame, a platform on the base frame, a first plurality of ramps on the base frame and sloping from the platform toward the base and a first end of the base frame, and a second plurality of ramps on the base frame and sloping from the platform toward the base frame and a second end of the base frame. The support, the first plurality of ramps, and the second plurality of ramps are structured and arranged so that when the first wheeled item is shifted on its wheels from the support surface along the first plurality of ramps and a second of the wheeled items is shifted on its wheels along the support surface along the second plurality of ramps, the undercarriages of the first and second wheeled items move toward the platform and the wheels of the item nest into the platform. Systems for securing items to the pallet including brackets and strapping mechanisms are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Burnham Service Company, Inc.Inventor: Julius F. Heil
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Patent number: 6524042Abstract: A compact apparatus for securing equipment to a surface of a vehicle includes an elongate shaft slidably extending through a support member attached to the vehicle. An engagement member is formed on one end of the shaft for engaging and retaining equipment on the exterior of the vehicle. A spring-loaded latching assembly is provided to retain the engagement member in a securing relationship with the equipment. The latching assembly illustratively includes an arrangement for transferring a biasing force from a spring to the shaft to bias the shaft in a condition wherein the engagement member secures the equipment in place. The latching assembly includes control lever and a cam arrangement that allows easy manual operation of the latching assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Inventor: Richard Jeffrey Chasen
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Patent number: 6511271Abstract: A locking clamp mechanism is designed for securing a ladder to a mounting rack that can be disposed on a roof or a side of a vehicle. The locking clamp mechanism is operative between an open and locked position in response to the position of an operating handle, which pivots from an open position over its pivot connection to a locked position. In pivoting, the handle draws a curved link over the top dead-center position of its pivot and secures a hook member that engages a rung of the ladder.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2001Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Inventor: Kevin J. Saroka
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Publication number: 20020187015Abstract: The dunnage transport organizer is a device that consists of a pole with a dunnage puncture point at one end with a cover for that point, that attaches to a base which has pallet clamps to attach it to a pallet or other such transportation means. The pole is perpendicular to the adjustable base. The adjustable base is attached to an ordinary pallet with the pallet clamps and adjustment straps being adjustable to fit different sizes of pallets. The pole has to be connected to the base with the opposite end with a point to allow the puncturing of the dunnage. The dunnage puncture point has a cover for safety reasons and safe transportation of the dunnage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2001Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventor: Steve Guilkey
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Patent number: 6491485Abstract: A rail car transporting system is used to transport relatively heavy structures by rail car, particularly prefabricated concrete structures. At least one pair of portable retaining devices are configured to retain the structure on the rail car generally at opposite longitudinal sides thereof. Each retaining device includes a base member positionable under the structure with a vertically extending boss member configured on the base member. This boss member has a shape and size so as to fit into a recess defined in the bottom of the structure. Each of the retaining devices also includes at least one securing device that is configured to secure the retaining device to the rail car such that the structure is retained on the rail car by engagement of the boss members within the recesses.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2001Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Tindall CorporationInventor: Bryant Zavitz
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Patent number: 6471455Abstract: A new hold-down or retention device comprises a pair of vertical standards bolted or otherwise attached to the cargo bed of a pick-up truck. Preferably, the standards are located near to the cab end of the cargo bed but spaced therefrom. A cross-member is adjustably attached to the standards and extends therebetween. By placing one end of a long object such as a ladder or scaffold plank under the cross-member and adjusting the cross-member down to retain the object to the bed, the object is easily tightly retained to the truck cargo bed even when the object is three or more times the length of the cargo bed.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2001Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Inventor: Mark L Skiba
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Patent number: 6364584Abstract: A combination shipping container, shipping container locking device and a door blocking apparatus inhibits access to the interior of the shipping container while it is being shipped. The blocking apparatus comprises a pair of legs joined to form a generally L-shaped, elongate member, wherein one of the legs provides a pair of spaced apart apertures, with each of the apertures fitted over the container locking device and locked in place adjacent to a set of closed doors of the shipping container. The other of the legs of the elongate member extends upwardly from the first leg in a position for blocking the doors of the shipping container from being opened.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Inventor: Patrick Asher Taylor
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Patent number: 6322301Abstract: A rail car transporting system is used to transport relatively heavy structures by rail car, particularly prefabricated concrete structures. At least one pair of portable retaining devices are configured to retain the structure on the rail car generally at opposite longitudinal sides thereof. Each retaining device includes a base member positionable under the structure with a vertically extending boss member configured on the base member. This boss member has a shape and size so as to fit into a recess defined in the bottom of the structure. Each of the retaining devices also includes at least one securing device that is configured to secure the retaining device to the rail car such that the structure is retained on the rail car by engagement of the boss members within the recesses.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Tindall CorporationInventor: Bryant Zavitz
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Patent number: 6322304Abstract: An equipment securing apparatus for securing equipment to an exterior surface of a vehicle includes first and second support members attached to the vehicle and an elongate shaft extending between the support members and projecting outwardly beyond the vehicle body panel. An engagement member is provided for engaging and retaining equipment on the exterior of the vehicle and a latching assembly is provided to retain the engagement member in a securing relationship with the equipment. Optionally, the equipment securing apparatus may be used with an open vehicle in a matter similar to the manner used with an enclosed vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Inventor: Richard Jeffrey Chasen
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Patent number: 6315346Abstract: A tailgate movable in horizontal and vertical directions and being operative to (1) lock down loads that are too long to be accommodated within the standard length of the bed of a pickup truck or any other vehicle having a cargo bed with sidewalls, or (2) lock down confined moveable loads that are liable to slide or shift within the truck bed. A motorized chain drive produces the forward and backward horizontal movement of the tailgate thereby securing the total cargo and preventing shifting and sliding of the loads within the truck bed. The drive also produces the vertical movement of the tailgate which, together with the plurality of spring-loaded legs and spread pressure pads, provides a pressure locking system thereby holding down long, uneven cargo loads which are eccentrically loaded relative to the length of the truck bed and preventing torsion or slippage of said loads within the truck bed.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1999Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Inventor: Herbert Martin
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Patent number: 6299396Abstract: An equipment securing apparatus for securing equipment to an exterior surface of a vehicle includes a support member configured for attachment to the vehicle and an elongate shaft extending through the support member and projecting outwardly beyond the vehicle body panel. An engagement member is provided for engaging and retaining equipment on the exterior of the vehicle and a latching assembly is provided to retain the engagement member in a securing relationship with the equipment. The latching assembly illustratively includes an arrangement for biasing the shaft toward a condition wherein the engagement member secures the equipment in place.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1999Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Inventor: Richard Jeffrey Chasen
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Patent number: 6270299Abstract: A carrier system for securing a load of material during transporting of the load. The carrier system can also be used to store materials. The carrier system includes at least one bracket assembly, generally at least one pair of opposed bracket assemblies. Two pairs of opposed bracket assemblies is a typical carrier system construction. Each bracket assembly has a retaining member, a sill member, and an optional brace member, which are moveable attached to a rail system. The carrier system can be used to secure various materials such as sheets of plywood, drywall, or insulation, lumber, windows, doors, pipes and tubing and the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2000Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Inventor: Andrew C. Rehbein
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Patent number: 6264410Abstract: A shipping assembly for securing and stabilizing a load for truck transportation using recyclable components. The shipping assembly includes multiple support structures positioned about the load with oppositely disposed end cap assemblies to stabilize and protect the load which is comprised of multiple elongated semi-rigid containers.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2000Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Inventors: Charles P. Keip, Scott A. Seth
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Patent number: 6210087Abstract: A tail gate load organizing device is provided for carrying items longer than a pickup truck box floor with a tailgate down by moving a supporting point out onto the tailgate. The device includes an elongated base, vertical load partitions, base support system, and a tailgate attachment member. In use, the load organizing device is mountedly placed upon a tailgate and the attachment member is extended to bring about attaching engagement with a tailgate support which extendedly connects at one end to the tailgate and at another end to the pickup truck box side. The device is then useful in loading a pickup truck by causing an organized elongated load to be maintained within a pickup truck box and inclined relative to the floor of the truck box.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1998Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Inventor: Francis Phillip Bacon