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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157491 | Concertina tape products configured for stable deployment and retrieval A deployment system and associated products utilize a magazine for holding and dispensing the products. The products may have any of a number of internal and external trusses that may be in tension and/or compression for rigidifying the product in selected direction... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8092127 | Reconfigurable pallet A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has several linkage assemblies to position... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7507061 | Modular inter-modal platform (MIP) A pallet system for loading and supporting cargo is provided. The pallet system includes a cargo pallet having an upper surface, a lower surface along with a pair of oppositely disposed longitudinal sides having forklift slots generally formed between the upper and ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7507062 | Container for storage and transporting of a radome A Container for the storage and transportation a radome displays a flat base on which the flat wall of said radome rests and a detachable lid that can be immobilized on the periphery of the base. The base consists of a plate of rectangular shape, two of whose diagon... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7448835 | System and method for automating pallet placement on a platform An automatic pallet to platform locking system enables pallets of supplies or cargoes to automatically be locked down onto the top of a transportation platform, thus avoiding the use of tie down straps and allowing for automated material handling equipment (MHE) suc... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7377733 | Universal apparatus for the inspection, transportation, and storage of large shell structures An apparatus for holding an aerospace structure, having an edge and a surface, includes a base. Coupled to the base is an edge support adapted to releasably engage the edge of the structure. Also coupled to the base is a stanchion. Moveably coupled to the stanchion ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7367764 | Reversible plate positioning device for stationary radiation imaging trailer system The present invention discloses a reversible plate positioning device for a stationary radiation imaging trailer system, comprising a left platform (7-1) and a right platform (7-2) that can be connected with a trailing part (4) of ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357609 | Locking member for pallet ramp safety retainers A method and apparatus are disclosed for locking at least two safety retainers together. Each safety retainer has a pallet-attached base and a ramp-attached mating bracket. Each safety retainer includes a base and a bracket. Each bracket is coupled to a ramp that is... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350662 | Modular reusable vehicle shipping crate A shipping crate for shipping objects such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and personal water-crafts (PWCs). The shipping crate is completely recyclable and includes a top frame structure and a bottom frame structure. The top and bottom frame structures are operable ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7326013 | Support structure apparatus and method A support structure for supporting and tilting an oversized cargo to reduce the effective width of the cargo. The structure comprises a bolster frame having a base and a stanchion connected to the base. The stanchion extends upwardly from a lower end connected to th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7311484 | Cap for palletised loads A cap for use on a palletized load has a main moulding providing housings at a pair or two pairs of opposite sides for a cassette in which a strap passes through a slotted crossbar between a drum and a hook having two prongs for engaging the underside of the platfor... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7287732 | Leveling device An improved leveling device having a unique elongated adjusting leg and locking hub which permits the secure leveling of an appliance without the use of extraneous tools. ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7275902 | Gas cylinder delivery system A truck body for a transport of compressed gas cylinders on pallets carries a lift gate in the rear, and a front fence that is attachable and detachable so that fences of various heights of types may be utilized. Also, the truck body may have open bottom bays for re... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7252468 | Methods and devices for adapting a cargo container to directly interface with an aircraft cargo bay The present invention relates generally to a skid assembly for use with a cargo container. In one particular embodiment, the skid assembly comprises an elongate member having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface; a plurality of side extensions space... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7243969 | Modular storage apparatus A modular storage apparatus having a base member comprised of an outer shell and an interior support frame. The outer shell has a bottom surface configured to attach to the tie down bolts of a rear seating support of a typical Sports Utility Vehicle. A top surface m... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240936 | Lid locking mechanism for a spreader twistlock A lid locking device enables engagement of a container lid for handling, particularly for an intermodal container, and also enables locking and unlocking of the lid to the container. The lid has fittings disposed at each of its four corners, with recesses for rotata... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7224578 | Ergonomic control panel for a portable electric generator A control panel for a portable electric generator. The control panel includes three distinct zones having logically organized switches and outlets. The first zone includes those switches used most frequently. The second zone includes a plurality of 120 VAC electrica... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7221061 | Power generation system having an external process module A power generation system includes a power module and an external process module. The external process module may include at least one engine support element. The power module has at least one connection zone, and the external process module has at least one connect... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7204665 | Support structure apparatus and method A support structure for supporting and tilting an oversized cargo to reduce the effective width of the cargo. The structure comprises a bolster frame having a base and a stanchion connected to the base. The stanchion extends upwardly from a lower end connected to th... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7188816 | Pallet for coil-like transferred object, structural body for loading coil-like transferred object on pallet, structural body for storing coil-like transferred object loading pallet in container, and transferring method A pallet P of the present invention consists of a pallet main body 1, four mount sections 2 provided on the pallet main body 1, and a lower open space 5 provided below the pallet main body 1 and having open four sides. The pallet m... | 03/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7140821 | Roll on/roll off ramp-deck transport platform A transport platform structure which is configured for vehicle roll on/roll off has a deck having a downwardly angled sloped portion at at least one end to produce an end-edge at an end of the platform. This end edge is dimensioned to have a vertical height configur... | 11/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7125212 | Method and device for adapting a cargo container to directly interface with an aircraft cargo bay The present invention relates generally to a skid assembly for use with a cargo container. In one particular embodiment, the skid assembly comprises an elongate member having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface; a plurality of side extensions space... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121777 | Container bridging stabilizer In a system and method for stabilizing a first stack of upper and lower shipping containers with respect to a second stack of upper and lower shipping containers, inter-box connectors are provided for connecting the upper and lower containers of each stack. A contai... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7118314 | Pallet system A pallet system for supporting and transporting cargo on a cargo carrier. The cargo carrier has a plurality of rollers and a pair of retaining rails. The pallet system comprises a pallet member having a top late and a bottom plate, with each plate maintained in a sp... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7077375 | Frame for supporting telecommunications equipment Disclosed is a frame for telecommunications equipment having a number of plates made slidable so as to be adjustable along the frame's length. The frame also has removable feet which suspend the frame above the floor and a number of strap receiving pins (or rings) t... | 07/18/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7066697 | Dunnage transport organizer 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 perpend... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059814 | Trailer system for radiation imaging A trailer system for radiation imaging, comprising a trailer including a frame, a plurality of guide wheels and connecting hooks, and anchoring devices, the frame comprises an intermediate section in the form of a H-shaped frame beam, a left frame bed and a right fr... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7040846 | Transit bracket assembly for motorcycles The apparatus for attachment to a non-inflatable part of a tandem, two-wheel cycle for rigidly mounting the cycle for transit purposes includes a bracket-like member adapted to be secured to the frame or other non-inflatable part of the cycle. A multi-part assembly ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040848 | Transport platform An embodiment of a transport platform has a platform having first and second end members in which spaced vertically extending first slots are formed, the first slots being adapted to receive one of a plurality of vertically extending guide members that are provided ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028351 | Modular patient support system A modular patient support system adapted to be quickly mounted to utility vehicles such as trucks, buses, vans or trailers, to permit emergency medical workers to rapidly transform standard utility vehicles into specialized ambulances. When not in use, the modular p... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7028970 | Adjustable position mounting device A skid has a pair of laterally disposed base members and a first and a second support member for mounting a first and second piece of equipment requiring horizontal axial alignment, for example, a pump and a motor. At least one of the first and second support member... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7018150 | Container for ship capable of height adjustment In a container for a ship capable of adjusting height thereof, a mobile post capable of adjusting its height is more firmly supported with a simple structure. A container for a ship capable of adjusting height thereof includes a bottom plate on which goods are place... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7011479 | Shipping platform A shipping platform includes a platform having adjustable length pillars which are provided on either side and at both ends of the platform. These adjustable length pillars each have an upper cross-member interconnecting the upper ends thereof which can be raised an... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7004697 | Outrigger lifting device for fuel tankers A load handling mechanism for use with loaded tankers has two transverse attachment members associated with longitudinal beams supporting the tank structure. Cables and associated spreader bars are attached to the transverse attachment members to provide a single li... | 02/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6976720 | Vehicle sliding floor extension An extendable vehicle cargo floor assembly consisting of a semi-rigid material panel base fixed to the vehicle cargo floor, the base having a grooved top surface, a pair of “U” channels fixed to the vehicle cargo floor, and a semi-rigid material panel deck havin... | 12/20/2005 |
