Class 410/98 - Method

Subclass of Class 410 - Freight accommodation on freight carrier
Definition: Process including the use of a wraparound* to retain
No. of patents: 38
Last issue date: 05/22/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8182181	Cargo tie-down A cargo carrier tie-down assembly that utilizes a fastener made up of a shackle element that includes a wall in a form that is closed in two dimensions, defining an opening and wherein the wall also defines a pair of opposed apertures, a pin that can be inserted thr...	05/22/2012
8029218	Stacked cargo securing device and method of use A load securing device for stacked cargo comprises a body member having contact surfaces adapted to engage a side portion of a cargo item that is stacked on a pair of each of a pair of stacked cargo items. One end of a flexible member such as a strap is attached to ...	10/04/2011
7766591	Method of transporting roof construction panels A method of transporting insulation panels to a location, the method comprising providing a plurality of insulation panels; placing a predetermined number of said insulation panels into stacks, said stacks including a top surface, lateral sides and a bottom surface;...	08/03/2010
7717657	Method for tying packaged goods to a pallet The method makes use of four top corner plates (3), four bottom corner plates (4) and five centre plates (5). Each plate (3, 4 and 5) has a number of holes (2) that accept and retain swivel connectors (1) and adjustab...	05/18/2010
7476068	Cargo shipping assembly and method A method of loading cargo includes the steps of providing a lower frame, supporting the cargo on the lower frame, positioning a plurality of vertical posts in spaced apart manner about the lower frame and exterior to the cargo, supporting an upper frame above the po...	01/13/2009
7458756	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
7393031	Strap launching device and method of use A strap launcher (10) has a coil retainer (20) disposed at one end of a longitudinally-extending pole handle (16). Coil retainer (20) is configured to retain a coil (34a) of cargo strap (34) with the distal end of car...	07/01/2008
7381020	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...	06/03/2008
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
7334972	Retractable tie down and method of using A retractable tie down for tying a work vehicle down to a cargo vehicle is disclosed, the tie down including a retractor assembly fixed to the outer surface of a work vehicle; a belt with one end connected to the retractor assembly; and a coupling connected to the o...	02/26/2008
7246988	Christmas tree tie down system The present invention provides a system for easily, safely, and securely tying down a Christmas tree to the roof top of any vehicle. The system allows the tree to be secured to the vehicle in minutes by using a cable tie system which adjust to any vehicle. The syste...	07/24/2007
7192230	System, apparatus and method for decoupling a railcar restraint A system for decoupling a restraint from a railcar is provided. According to one embodiment, the system comprises a lifting device and a decoupler apparatus. The lifting device is structured to position the decoupler apparatus adjacent to the restraint. The decouple...	03/20/2007
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
7124890	Case ready stackable tray designs A shipping system for packing and transporting products, such as case ready food items, in which the products require a certain amount of separation between layers. The shipping system comprises a shipping unit, formed by at least one substantially open-topped tray,...	10/24/2006
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
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
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
7044062	Dropped deck center beam rail road car A center beam car has a main deck structure extending laterally from a main center sill, a laterally extending top truss structure, and a central vertically oriented central beam structure. The center beam so formed defines bunks upon in which to carry cargo. The up...	05/16/2006
7018151	Cargo restraint system and method A load restraint system and method for securing cargo within transport containers having corrugated side wall surfaces with lands and alternative valleys said load restraining strips are attached to the side wall surfaces only on the land surfaces of the transport c...	03/28/2006
6981827	Cargo restraint torque apparatus A tensioning apparatus and torque rod for tensioning flexible load restraining strips for use in securing cargo within a transport container wherein the torque rod is composed of a high strength, light weight material that is easy to manipulate and comprises a torqu...	01/03/2006
6923609	Laminated cargo restraint system and method A laminated load restraint system and method for securing cargo within transport containers including first and second load restraining strips wherein each strip includes a substrate, a first layer of adhesive, a second layer of adhesive, a first layer of reinforcem...	08/02/2005
6494146	Flatbed railcar with a center support partition A flatbed railcar is provided which may be utilized for the transport of relatively lightweight bulky articles, as well as relatively heavy articles such as steel beams. The railcar includes a number of components which cooperate to allow such diversity o...	12/17/2002
6368036	Device and method for loading nursery items on a truck A device and method of loading nursery items on a truck is disclosed wherein a portion of a first panel of high tensile strength sheet material is adhered to a first wall of a truck's storage compartment and a portion of a second panel of high tensile str...	04/09/2002
6283700	Apparatus and method for detaching cables from a center beam railcar A tool for removing tie down cables from a center beam rail car loaded with cargo, the apparatus comprising a support beam having a width selected to be greater than the span between a number of tie down cables on the center beam rail car. A plurality of ...	09/04/2001
6227779	Cargo restraint method for a transport container A load restraint method for securing cargo within transport containers such as intermodal containers including first and second load restraining strips with an adhesive coating on one surface of the strips for adherence to sidewalls of an intermodal conta...	05/08/2001
6186713	Bulk liquid freight transport vehicle A freight transport vehicle convertible for carrying piece goods as well as bulk liquid cargo, includes a collapsible liquid cargo bag and at least one adjustable cinching strap for being tightened down over the bag. Tightening of the strap over the bag c...	02/13/2001
6158932	Dual winch railcar load belt tie-down method and apparatus A system for tying a load down on a load deck. A plurality of tie-down assemblies are spaced at a plurality of locations along the side sills. Each assembly includes a first aperture in a vertical wall of one of the side sills; a belt router recessed at a...	12/12/2000
5878548	Corner protector for protecting the top corners of stacks of lumber A corner protector for protecting the top corners of stacks of lumber from being indented or frayed by tie-down cables in a railroad freight car, comprises a sidewall connected at its top to a top wall at right angles to the sidewall along a fold line so ...	03/09/1999
5788437	Cargo tie down assembly and method of use A cargo tie down assembly and method of use thereof for a vehicle platform. The tie down assembly includes a tie down member for securing cargo on such a vehicle platform. The tie down member has an opening therethrough. An anchor is adapted to extend in ...	08/04/1998
5658106	Method for using a tie down device for a vehicle A method for using a tie down device (10) for securing an automotive vehicle (100) by its wheels (104) and tires (102) into a transport vehicle (200), is described. The tie down device includes a first strap (12) and a second strap (16) with the second st...	08/19/1997
5641254	Anchor plate securing method for vehicle seat cargo This invention relates to a method for restraining cargo securely in or on a vehicle seat. In particular, the invention relates to a method for anchoring a strap, cord, or cable to the vehicle seat which secures and restrains cargo in or on the vehicle se...	06/24/1997
5538376	Apparatus and method for securing large objects A device for securing an object to a surface includes a pair of brackets, with each of the brackets having an elongated member with a pair of pivotally mounted cleats attached to the elongated member at opposing ends. Each of the cleats has a first U-shap...	07/23/1996
5385435	Tie down system and a method of using same A tie-down system for securing articles to a load bearing structure for storage or transportation is shown. Also shown is a method for using this system. The disclosed tie-down system includes a securing member having first and second ends and a fastener ...	01/31/1995
5234298	Quick tie load binding system An improved system for quickly securing a load to a flat bed vehicle. Rotatable main shafts are secured on opposite sides of the load with each of the main shafts having a gear box. An access shaft couples the two main shafts together through worm gearing...	08/10/1993
5220709	Rope tightening device A device (10) to assist manual tightening of a rope passed over a load on a vehicle. In use, the device (10) is first attached to the rope by passing the rope from the upper side of the device (10) through guide (12) to the lower side, then passing the ro...	06/22/1993
5205687	Method for securing load using rope tying device A device to assist manual tightening of a rope passed over a load on a vehicle. In use the device is first attached to the rope by passing the rope over ridge (14), through hole (13) and around neck (18); tensioning may then be achieved by pulling on the ...	04/27/1993
5024567	Center beam/center partition flat car and retention assembly A center beam/center partition flat car, cable/strap retention assembly and method for retaining a load to a center beam/center partition flat car. Cables or straps are respectively retained to a plurality of winches positioned along the opposite side sil...	06/18/1991
4360298	Trailer transverse rack assembly for shipping sheets A sheet supporting rack has (1) a base including a pair of spaced elongated runners detachably secured on flatbed of a trailer; (2) a back support including a strut mounted on each of the runners; and (3) a front restraint including an upright slidably mo...	11/23/1982

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