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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7393034 | Moveable strip door suspension system The present invention relates to movable barrier systems, such as a strip door suspension systems, that can be repositioned along the length or width of a room, container, or vehicle, for example, that is temperature controlled. The system saves energy, keeps cargo ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7287796 | Integrated cargo net for a vehicle A cargo net assembly for a vehicle is described that includes a storage receptacle. The storage receptacle is mounted to the inside of the roof of the vehicle. Pivotable doors may be opened to allow the net to be lowered with a base plate into a use position. The ba... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7249921 | Expandable/contractible universal thermal bulkhead structure for use within refrigerated cargo containers A new and improved thermal type bulkhead assembly comprises a pair of new and improved thermal type bulkhead members which are adapted to be adjustably positioned with respect to each other in an overlapped mode in the widthwise direction whereby oppositely disposed... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7214016 | Bulkhead and partition systems Improved panels suitable for use in bulkhead and partition systems. In one embodiment of the invention, the panels are seamless, one-piece members integrally formed from a single resinous material. In other embodiments, the panels include depressions that obviate th... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201435 | Roof module for a motor vehicle body A roof module for a motor vehicle body (3) includes a reinforcing frame (2) and a roof panel (1) that is fastened thereto. The reinforcing frame (2) can be fastened to the motor vehicle body (3) by screw connections (8) and ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7140192 | Cover for an air conditioning system and methods A cover for an air conditioning system includes a fluid inlet port adapted to permit fluid located outside the interior space to enter through a wall of the cover and into a first interior space portion of the cover. The cover further includes a fluid outlet port ad... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7114756 | Thermal barriers and seals for climate controlled transportation In certain embodiments, a thermal barrier can be removably attached to portals such as trailer doors, partitions, bulkheads, and the like. In one embodiment, a flexible thermal barrier having an associated flexible seal is attached to an interior surface of a roll-u... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7114545 | Magnetic catch for bottom rails of coverings for architectural openings A magnetic catch is used on coverings for architectural openings to releasably retain the coverings in an extended position and immediately adjacent to the framework of the opening. Magnetic components are installed on the covering and the framework surrounding at l... | 10/03/2006 |
| 6964219 | Blast resistant partitions The invention provides an array of blast-resistant partitions arranged to subdivide a predetermined space into a multiplicity of interconnected subspaces and thereby to substantially confine an explosive blast to one or more of the subspaces while protecting the rem... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6962382 | Barrier system A barrier system for deterring movement of people, pets and things from the rear of a vehicle into the forward seats of a vehicle includes a body. A plurality of mounting brackets are secured to the body and engaged by mounting members or straps. A back wall of the ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6877940 | Bulkhead and partition systems Improved panels suitable for use in bulkhead and partition systems. In one embodiment of the invention, the panels are seamless, one-piece members integrally formed from a single resinous material. In other embodiments, the panels include depressions that obviate th... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6827382 | Vehicle partition A vehicle security partition for use in vehicles to form a barrier between front and rear occupant areas. ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6802551 | Thermal barriers and seals for climate controlled transportation In certain embodiments, a thermal barrier can be removably attached to portals such as trailer doors, partitions, bulkheads, and the like. In one embodiment, a flexible thermal barrier having an associated flexible seal is attached to an interior surface of a roll-u... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6439293 | Climate control curtain for automobiles A climate control curtain for automobiles including an elongated support member positionable against a roof of an automobile immediately behind a front seat section of the automobile. An elongated support rod is secured to the elongated support member. Th... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6286882 | Motor vehicle with a partition separating the rear seat area from the front seat area A motor vehicle has a vehicle interior and a partition which divides the vehicle interior into a front area that has a driver's side, and a passenger side and a rear area. The partition is divided into at least two partial units that abut one another in a... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6119760 | Adjustable drape for passenger vehicle A vehicle drape for retaining heated air and cooled air inside a front seat area of a vehicle. The drape is adapted for releasable attachment to a pair of vehicle ceiling hanger hooks disposed on opposite sides of a ceiling of the vehicle and behind the f... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6105653 | Air circulation barrier for vehicle interior A header is received within an interior of a vehicle and secured against the roof portion thereof to extend transversely with respect to the front to back directions of the vehicle. The header supports a roller which in turn supports a flexible transparen... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6086128 | Passenger compartment divider for a motor vehicle A passenger compartment divider for a motor vehicle comprising a substantially flexible barrier. A flexible frame extends about perimeter of the barrier. An air-filled support cushion surrounds the flexible frame. A facility is for inflating the support c... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5630460 | Motor-driven screen roller assembly for automobiles A motor-driven screen roller assembly is provided that consists of each of two motor-driven screen rollers controlled by a FORWARD/STOP/BACKWARD control switch through a selector switch. Each motor-driven screen roller includes a mounting plate fixed to t... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5529363 | Thermal draft guard for automotive vehicles In an automotive vehicle having a first compartment for a vehicle operator and a second compartment disposed behind the first compartment having at least one of a rear door and a side door, the second compartment carrying equipment accessible from the at ... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5382068 | Easily installed flexible barriers for vans A form fitting flexible sheet van barrier wall is held in place by reusable adhesive strips as a dust sealing thermal barrier for mounting behind the driver compartment of a van to divide the van into driving and working compartments. The sheet may be rol... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5246261 | Safety partition for motor vehicles A one piece partition for the interior of van type vehicles molded of plastic material and extending transversely from side to side and from the roof to the floor with the partition being positioned directly behind the driver and passenger seats to give m... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5238282 | Vehicle interior partition This invention relates to accessories for automobiles, vans, aircraft, minivans and station wagons and in particular to an improved partition comprised of a main support beam which requires no permanent attachment to the vehicle in which it is installed a... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5207722 | Partition for air-conditioned vehicle For the purpose of achieving more efficient control of the interior temperature of front half of a passenger vehicle, this invention discloses an attachable and detachable transparent partition mounted on rear side window panes across the mid section behi... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5028087 | Portable thermal barrier A portable thermal barrier is disclosed for thermally dividing an enclosure. In a preferred form, the barrier includes a flexible thermal sheet formed by two separable sheet forms that may be folded and stored in a holder such as a bag. The sheet forms ma... | 07/02/1991 |
| 5010943 | Lightweight insulating partition A lightweight, flexible insulating partition for refrigerated trucks, trailers, containers and the like. Panels of polystyrene insulation are positioned in a rectangular frame of lightweight plastic members. The frame's top and side members are flexible, ... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4938518 | Vehicle partition assembly The invention serves as a thermal barrier between the passenger compartment and the cargo area of a vehicle to be used to transport cargo, enabling elongated objects to be stored along the entire internal length of the vehicle, while at the same time enab... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4818007 | Vehicle screen/shade A vehicle screen comprising a screen for providing an air flow barrier within the interior of a motor vehicle, the screen including a transparent portion and an opaque portion, The screen is mounted within the interior of the vehicle such that the transpa... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4738480 | Van body conversion An elongated lightweight truck-type of van is provided including longitudinally continuous top, opposite side and floor structures enclosing a single van interior. The van interior includes a forward operator's seat, passenger seat structure spaced rearwa... | 04/19/1988 |
| 4669775 | Roller curtain for truck bodies A roller curtain is provided, generally in kit form for installation at the rear of a truck, just within the doors, to provide a liquid deflector preventing the general ingress of moisture which is frequently experienced. The curtain roller is installed a... | 06/02/1987 |
| 4639031 | Repositionable thermal insulating truck bulkhead A repositionable thermal barrier for truck trailers has a hanger bar extending across the width of the trailer with a flexible strip-type or blanket-type thermal insulator supported by the hanger bar. A trolley-and-hinge assembly attached to one end of th... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4366977 | Partition for a cargo transporter A removable and movable partition (10) for dividing up the interior of a cargo transporter has a boundary made up of mutually perpendicular inflatable tube sections (11,13,15,17) which rigidify upon inflation and urge themselves tightly into contact with ... | 01/04/1983 |
| 4199187 | Device for preventing air-conditioning warm or cool blast from blowing through under a seat In order to prevent warm or cool blast from an air conditioner from blowing through the interspace between the bottom of a seat cushion and the floor of the body of a car, a warm or cool blast-intercepting member is disposed at a front end and side ends u... | 04/22/1980 |
| 4095837 | Air partition for automobile passenger compartments A partition for segregating the air space within the passenger compartment of an automobile or the like relative to the passenger seats thereof including an elongated upper support track for affixment to the inner roof portion of an automobile, a pluralit... | 06/20/1978 |
| 4019442 | Bulkhead assembly and counterbalance mechanism therefor A movable bulkhead for partitioning a truck body or the like is pivotally supported on an overhead shaft. The shaft extends transversely between a pair of trolleys which ride along tracks and are capable of differential movement thereon. A second pair of ... | 04/26/1977 |