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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152425 | Apparatus for securing heavy columnar construction members, including oilfield tubulars, to a transporting conveyance and method of using the same A pair of pipe bunks are utilized on in combination with a flatbed truck, deck of a work boat, or other conveyance means for securing loads of long, heavy, structural members during transportation. The pipe bunks have particular utility for oilfield tubulars. Each p... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7458755 | Method for loading tube bundles on railcars and tube packs for railcars A method for loading tube bundles on a railcar includes placing the tube bundles lengthwise on the car and stacked above the bed of the car to form tube bundle packs. The packs are separated by panels. A spacing block is configured to go within the longitudinally ex... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7381021 | Method for loading tube bundles on railcars A method for loading tube bundles on a railcar includes placing the tube bundles lengthwise on the car and stacked above the car to form packs. These packs are spaced longitudinally one from another on the car. Spacing blocks are configured to go within the longitud... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7331568 | Apparatus for use with coiled barrier material Apparatus for dispensing coiled barb tape which includes a frame in which is located a boom from which the coiled barb tape is suspended. The boom is extensible to assist in deployment of the barb tape and the frame, apart from protecting the coiled barb tape, provi... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7306414 | Method of loading and unloading transported compressible rolls 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... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7278808 | Cargo winch driver A driver for rewinding a cargo winch strap includes a cordless drill and an adapter. The adapter fits into the chuck of the drill and has two movable jaws. The jaws close onto and grip the collar of the cargo winch as soon as the drill is placed into reverse and ope... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7186066 | Method of loading and unloading transported compressible rolls 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... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7179031 | Cargo handling apparatus 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 eng... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7165797 | Method for transporting a piping structure The invention is a method of transporting a pipe mounted within a plurality of brackets, each bracket having a body, an arm coupled to the body, a support guide located within the arm and configured to provide support to the pipe, a base coupled to the body and conf... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7131803 | Multilength tubular transporter 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 p... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7094014 | Air-operated device for securing cargo onto a vehicle An adjustable latching device for tying down a load includes a plurality of elongated rails provided with a slot extending along a length thereof and an elongated and flexible fastening member extendable along a top portion of the load. The device further includes a... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7080864 | Apparatus for shipping and storing elongated members A lifting system includes a lifting plate disposed on each end of two lifting frames. Each lifting frame has an upper segment and a lower segment and optionally one or more intermediate segments. Each lifting plate comprises a unitary body that has a lifting eye in ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7070372 | Portable cylinder holder, carrier and securing system The present invention is a portable holder for use in transporting cylinders such as gas cylinders that are used by fire and rescue services. The holder is constructed with one or more compartments with a rotatable handle that is used to secure the cylinders in the ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066698 | Cross-weave cargo restraint system A cross-weave load restraint system and method for securing cargo within transport containers including first and second load restraining strips wherein the first strip is formed with a cross-weave material and the second strip is composed of parallel strands of rei... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7048130 | Can holder A can holder including an elongated body with a plurality of holes and a plurality of slots spaced along its length. Each of the slots intersects a respective one of the holes. A strap is positioned within each one of the holes. One end of each strap is affixed to t... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7017759 | Bottle retainer A bottle retainer includes a base having an affixing portion and a retaining portion. The affixing portion is adapted to mount the bottle retainer to a surface and the retaining portion is adapted to slidably receive at least one bottle. The retaining portion may fu... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6997330 | Apparatus and method for storing or shipping elongated members An assembly for storing elongated members, the assembly comprising an elongated support element and a pair of segments. The segments are disposed on opposite sides of the elongated support element from each other, and each of the segments defines a cradle for suppor... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6974288 | Cushioned banding anchor A cushioned banding anchor for securement of a load to a loading platform by use of a band having a loop at least at one end, and a banding anchor body with a cushioned roller retained within an inside aperture of the anchor body. The cushioned roller is designed to... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6962476 | Methods and apparatus for handling fragile bars Methods and apparatus for handling material for the insulating glass industry are disclosed. One method of handling material for the insulating glass industry in accordance with the present invention includes the step of arranging a plurality of bars into a pluralit... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6932550 | Motorcycle anchoring device A pair of handle covers that are adapted for positioning over handles of a motorcycle. The pair of handle covers each have an open inner end and a closed outer end. The open inner end is closable via a drawstring. The drawstring has opposed free ends disposed outwar... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6896457 | Clamping system and method for securing freight A method and system for securing freight during transport. The method and system secure the freight by using rotatable clamping mechanisms configure to apply axial pressure to the freight so as to prevent movement or shifting in transit. ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6799926 | Cargo handling apparatus 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 memb... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6722828 | Apparatus for constraining the position of logs on a truck or trailer The present invention embodies a method and structure for constraining logs on a truck or trailer without the use of safety wrapper chains or straps. In this apparatus, the stakes, bunks, bunk pockets, head board and tail board are used to constrain logs on the bed ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6685404 | Method, system, and device for transporting gas cylinders A pallet, and a system suitable for use with the pallet, for supporting and transporting gas cylinders in an inclined position. The pallet includes a supporting base frame. A pair of horizontally spaced, upstanding and parallel side frame members are rigi... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6682279 | Extensible barrier A barrier including a number of coils, and an inter-coil connector connecting two of the coils. Each of the coils is axially extensible, the coils are in substantially mutually parallel alignment, and each of the coils is in substantial direct contact wit... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6626620 | Load retaining apparatus on a vehicle A flexible bag is equipped with grommets and cords enabling it to be placed over one end of a load of material and secured to a vehicle, thus preventing the load from shifting in transit. The bag is shaped to facilitate its placement on the load, and to c... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6599069 | Cargo handling apparatus 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 3... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6572313 | Freight rail wheelset handling and storage protection This invention relates to methods that can be used for the safe storage and transportation of freight rail wheelsets. The object of this invention is to prevent the direct contact between the roller bearings or axle and the adjacent wheelset flange. To do... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6468008 | Apparatus for constraining the position of logs on a truck or trailer The present invention embodies a method and structure for constraining logs on a truck or trailer without the use of safety wrapper chains or straps. In this apparatus, the stakes, bunks, bunk pockets, head board and tail board are used to constrain logs ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6360166 | Apparatus and method for removing logs from a forestry site An apparatus and method for removing logs from a forestry site. The apparatus and method includes a primary mobile machine having means attached to a rearward portion thereof for holding a first end of a first log cluster. The apparatus and method also in... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6299395 | Vehicle loading arrangement A mounting arrangement for mounting a loading bunk (3) to a frame beam (2) of a vehicle, wherein the loading bunk includes a horizontal beam (4) and wherein the mounting plate (13) can be moved longitudinally on the frame beam (2) and locked thereto. The ... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6283688 | Load lock rack In order to provide a manner of supporting a load lock in a semi-trailer even during transport, a load lock rack kit includes a load lock rack comprising a generally planar shelf-like supporting surface having a front edge and a rear edge spaced therefrom... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6261037 | Connector assembly An apparatus for carrying one or more elongated members includes at least two elongated member support members, each support member having ends and at least one elongated member carrier surface disposed between the ends. The apparatus also includes a supp... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6210087 | Tail gate load organizing device 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 s... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6164883 | Returnable packaging system for elongated members A returnable and reusable packaging and storage system for elongated members, such as awnings. The system includes a container upon which a series of tubular members are stacked. Each tubular member is adapted to slidably receive an elongated member and a... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6149360 | Vehicle with trussed box beam load supports A vehicle is structured for transporting heavy loads of unstable elongated items such as logs or heavy pipes and includes longitudinally spaced lateral members or "bunks" and vertical stakes at the ends of the bunks. Each of the bunks comprising an elonga... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6120224 | Load lock rack In order to provide a manner of supporting a load lock in a semi-trailer even during transport, a load lock rack kit includes a load lock rack comprising a generally planar shelf-like supporting surface having a front edge and a rear edge spaced therefrom... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6065915 | Tank storage apparatus An apparatus is configured to hold and store a plurality of compressed gas cylinders on a surface. The apparatus has a body formed to include a plurality of recessed, contoured portions configured to receive a cylinder. The apparatus also includes a strap... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6033167 | Honeycomb bag pad An apparatus for supporting and cushioning objects during shipment. The apparatus comprises an inflatable member and a pad. The pad has a honeycomb core, a front face and a rear face. The rear face of the pad has a rear recess adapted to hold the inflatab... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6030158 | Load securement system for boxcars or containers A securement system for vertically upstanding articles on a platform such as paper rolls inside a boxcar includes vertical anchor channels, the anchor channels having notches along their length for setting a position of spools carried by the channels. The... | 02/29/2000 |
