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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8070402 | Frame stacking methods and spacers A method and apparatus for increasing the volumetric efficiency with which automotive vehicle frames are stacked on a carrier such as a railroad flat car. Frames are alternately reversed end-for-end and/or laterally offset from one another and may be longitudinally ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7347654 | Stacking post for container chassis The present invention relates to a stacking post for container chassis, comprising a grooved vertical body (1), between the walls of which pallets (3-3′-3″) are linked which project from the grooved body in a portion having a greater ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338238 | Transport device Disclosed is a device for transporting automotive instrument panels, comprising a frame, a pair of carry arms pivoted to the frame to carry opposite sides of an instrument panel, each carry arm having an outer end section which is provided with a carry formation for... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7293946 | Dunnage bar latch release A bar and lock arrangement includes a bar having spaced ends, a pair of swing arms respectively extending from each end of the bar for pivotally mounting the bar on a frame, a latch at each end of the bar for releasably latching each end of the bar to the frame on w... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7270508 | Apparatus and method for transporting chassis A method and apparatus for the hauling of chassis. The chassis hauler presents a front support system which supports multiple chassis. The chassis are stacked on top of one another in such a manner that their wheels face the same direction. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7258232 | Partially collapsible and partially expandable dunnage system for use in a horizontal dispensing container A partially collapsible and partially expandable dunnage system is provided for use in a horizontal dispensing container. The dunnage comprises a plurality of cells for storing and transporting parts. The dunnage system includes at least two constant force springs s... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7237993 | Shipping container A shipping carrier having a frame with at least one elongated cylindrical mounting rod extending transversely across the frame. A plurality of retainers each having molded dunnage are provided wherein each retainer has a flexible tubular cylindrical section with an ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7182559 | Rack for holding plate glass and other planar articles 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 ch... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7153078 | Loading and unloading station and method for load carrier of vehicle bodies, vehicles and the like Through a loading and unloading station for load carriers of vehicle bodies, vehicles or the like, it is possible to unload vehicle bodies from a railway car in a continuous cycle and supply them to a production facility, wherein in one cycle simultaneously the load... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7128509 | Shipping carrier A shipping carrier having a frame with at least one elongated rectangular tube having an outer periphery. An elongated retainer has dunnage attached to it for supporting the intended load. The retainer is attached to the tube so that the retainer is positioned wholl... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7083369 | Collapsible container with dunnage erection biaser A reusable and returnable container for holding product therein during shipment and subsequently being returned without product comprises a body having at least two opposed side structures, collapsible dunnage operably connected to the side structures, and a dunnage... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7048484 | Method of shipping and storing removable tread belts for very large tires An improved method of shipping and storing tires having a removable tread belt mounted to a tire carcass which are typically used on large vehicles such as earthmovers. The method includes shipping the tread belt separately from the tire carcass; and holding two opp... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7014402 | Rotatable finger assembly A rotatable finger assembly including one or more fingers, supports or separators mounted for individual rotational movement from a first supporting or separating position to a second out-of-the-way position. A shaft provides an external longitudinal spline which is... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6991412 | Transport device Disclosed is a device for transporting automotive instrument panels, comprising a frame, a pair of carry arms pivoted to the frame to carry opposite sides of an instrument panel, each carry arm having an outer end section which is provided with a carry formation for... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6786687 | Dunnage bar pivot assembly A shipping assembly is provided in which a dunnage bar is pivotally mounted on a shipping frame. A bushing is non-rotatably mounted adjacent to an end of a swing arm on the dunnage bar. A pivot pin has a cylindrical shank that extends through a cylindrical opening i... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6746189 | Apparatus for transporting automobile seats for assembly 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 n... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6685405 | Transportable unit for earthworking implements There is disclosed a movable and transportable unit for carrying tools or implements for different types of equipment used at different locations. The unit is mountable and removable from a trailer bed, so that the trailer can be used for other purposes. ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6648572 | Magazine with removable inclined frames for storing and transferring panel-like products A magazine with removable inclined frames comprising a plurality of inclined frames arranged side by side in a parking area, each frame having, at its base, a carriage-like structure which carries the inclined frame so that it is mounted on, and slideable... | 11/18/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6568891 | Dunnage bar A dunnage rack includes a dunnage bar adapted to receive an insert, where the insert is shaped to support parts for material handling purposes, and includes a cushioning portion, a retainer portion, and an interconnecting portion. The dunnage bar includes... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6497542 | Device for safe-keeping and transporting piece goods The present invention concerns an apparatus for storing and transporting piece goods, in particular articles whose dimensions in at least one or in two mutually perpendicular directions are markedly larger than in the remaining third direction in space, w... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6394721 | Dunnage bars A tubular dunnage bar of rectangular cross-section has an inner wall, an outer wall and two side walls. The inner wall has a slot extending lengthwise of the dunnage bar. A channel extends lengthwise within the dunnage bar. The channel has a bottom wall s... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6146068 | Dunnage frame and latch assembly A frame assembly for shipment of dunnage includes a frame for supporting the dunnage. A bar and latch arrangement releasably secures the dunnage in the frame. The bar and latch arrangement includes a bar mounted on the frame for swinging movement in a dir... | 11/14/2000 |
| 5876164 | Device for carrying cargo A rectangular base mounted on wheels and coupled to a tractor. Protection walls preferably made of a steel grid are mounted at the front and rear ends and along the left longitudinal side, the opposite side remaining free from protection wall. A vertical ... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5876165 | Dunnage bar A dunnage bar construction comprises an elongated tubular bar of rectangular cross-section having an elongated slot in the inner wall thereof. A reinforcement for the tubular bar comprises an elongated channel extending lengthwise within the bar. The chan... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5603419 | Shipping rack A rack for shipping a set of objects such as vehicle hoods comprises a base, two folding sides, a folding bumper, and several sets of pivotable clamps attached to the sides. The rack is employed by unfolding the sides to the upstanding, spaced-apart posit... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5582495 | Dunnage frame and lock assembly A frame assembly for shipment of dunnage that includes a generally rectangular frame having spaced side bars, support rails for vertically supporting dunnage, and a bar and lock arrangement mounted on the frame for locking the dunnage against the support ... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5511916 | Shipping container for dunnage A shipping container for dunnage, such as automotive engines, is disclosed having a rigid frame and a pair of spaced apart dunnage support members which are secured to the frame. The dunnage support members each have upwardly extending portions which are ... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5484643 | Space filling unit and method of use therefor A space filling unit for use in a container for cargo shipment to prohibit shifting of the cargo is formed by flat first and second panels, with first and second slots formed in each so that, when assembled, an x-shaped structure is formed. When placed in... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5466103 | Article unloading system and method An article unloading system for unloading articles from an article rack includes a pair of unloading ramps which are removably and pivotably attached to the rack beneath an upper article slot in the rack. The ramps are connected by a cross-member which is... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5418038 | Space filling device A space filling device for use in a container for cargo shipment to prohibit shifting of the cargo is formed by flat first and second panels, with first and second slots formed in each so that, when assembled, an x-shaped structure is formed. When placed ... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5378093 | Dunnage bar lock A bar lock arrangement that includes a bar of rectangular cross section, a bar lock received on an end of the bar for releasably latching the bar to a frame in a position to secure freight, and a swing arm attached to the bar lock and pivotally mounted to... | 01/03/1995 |
| 4919277 | Shipping rack including dunnage bar locking mechanism The present invention relates to a shipping rack including a dunnage bar locking mechanism for removably securing a dunnage bar between the end walls of the shipping rack. The mechanism comprises a housing secured to one end wall. A piston element is moun... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4911312 | Dunnage bar locking mechanism The present invention is a dunnage bar locking mechanism for removably securing a dunnage bar between the end walls of a shipping rack. The mechanism comprises a housing secured to an end wall. A piston element is mounted within the housing for reciprocal... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4826384 | Apparatus for storing chassis An apparatus for storing a plurality of chassis in a vertically spaced relationship, which comprises a structure and a pallet support mechanism including a plurality of long guide members suspended from the structure via lifting and rotating mechanisms, i... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4733781 | Stacking container for shaped parts, in particular stamped sheet metal parts A stacking container to receive shaped parts (2), in particular stamped sheet metal parts, consists of a frame stand (3) with upper and lower holding ledges (6, 7) between which the shaped parts (2) are being held in the upright position. The holding edge... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4650381 | Trailer chassis assembly for holding stacked chassis The present invention is directed towards a container for the handling of truck-trailer chassis in overland and marine transportation. The container is capable of being stacked with other containers and is provided with front and rear endframes, removably... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4093251 | Apparatus for carrying glass panels A windshield carrier has a body frame in which each side thereof includes a spaced row of upright dowels. Each dowel has a sponge rubber sleeve and a medium hard rubber cap. The spacing between adjacent dowels is sufficient to supportively receive a winds... | 06/06/1978 |
| 4007837 | Bottom edge support for an article shipping rack A rack for shipping articles, e.g., automotive windshields has a pair of bottom edge supports pivotally mounted in spaced relation on the base to support the articles on an edge.... | 02/15/1977 |
