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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7845493 | Compressor packing member Compressor packing member which can pack compressors in many tiers is disclosed. The compressor packing members includes a pallet having first pins projected from an upper surface for holding mounting plates of compressors, and supporting surfaces formed in the uppe... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7458461 | Packaging apparatus and method for compressor A compressor packaging apparatus for fixing plural compressors each of which has dish-shaped end caps at both the upper and lower end portions of a cylindrical compressor body, including an upper plate and a lower plate between which the compressors are sandwiched a... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7426995 | Compressor packing member Compressor packing member which can pack compressors in many tiers is disclosed. The compressor packing members includes a pallet having first pins projected from an upper surface for holding mounting plates of compressors, and supporting surfaces formed in the uppe... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7413077 | Transport package for a boat propeller drive A transport package for a boat propeller drive (2) that has a suspension fork (6) for suspending the drive in a suspension plate mounted on the stern transom of a boat. The package includes a bottom plate (14) and a cover that can be removed fro... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7331453 | Transportation case A transportation case is provided for an automotive engine, transmission, or the like. The transportation case includes a one-piece molded plastic base and a one-piece molded plastic lid. The base includes a substantial uniform wall thickness and comprises an outer ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7262394 | Mortar shell ring tail and associated method There is provided a ring tail for a ballistic projectile and an associated method that facilitate maneuverability of the ballistic projectile. The ring tail comprises a ring member having a generally cylindrical wall and at least one rod joined to an aft section of ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7246717 | Fire resistant base tank for mounting a generator An above-ground, double-walled, tank for holding combustible material and supporting a generator has an outer tank and an inner tank with structural baffles, all made from type 316 stainless steel. An interstitial space formed by the outer tank and inner tank is fil... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7246987 | Solid motor transport trailer with rotatable chock supports Methods and apparatus are provided for transporting a solid rocket motor, rocket or other object. A transport for an object suitably includes a trailer having a longitudinal axis. A tail support coupled to the trailer has a notch configured to receive a pin affixed ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7200979 | Shrink- or stretch-wrapping system for object stack An apparatus for wrapping an object having vertical sides and a top with a hood-shaped foil having a closed end and an open end fits the foil over the object in such a manner that excess-foil projections are formed at the closed end that project outward from the top... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7147013 | Fluid containment apparatus, and method of using same A spillage-control boot apparatus for use during removal of a spin-on fluid filter from an engine block or other substrate. The boot apparatus includes a boot with a substantially cylindrical boot body, including a flared bell portion for placement surrounding a fil... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7090078 | Shipping frame for securely transporting an engine assembly A shipping frame assembly for transporting an object. The shipping frame assembly has at least one pallet adapted to receive the object and at least one coupling member removably mounted to the pallet, for securing the object to the pallet. The pallet includes a sup... | 08/15/2006 |
| 6983844 | Method for transporting a set of large longitudinal items, a package system to be used by the method and use of such a package system The invention relates to a transportation method and a package system for transporting a set of large longitudinal items such as blades for a wind turbine (1) or a tower for a wind turbine. Taking wind turbine blades (1) as an example, the advantages o... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6779660 | Method and apparatus for installing a prepackaged piston assembly in an engine This invention relates generally to a piston assembly and more specifically to a piston assembly in a prepackaged configuration. The prepackaged piston assembly is ready for immediate installation into an engine or compressor. The piston assembly has a plurality of ... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6719508 | Returnable dunnage for machined metal members A returnable dunnage assembly (25) for a machined metal member, such as a cylinder head (11) includes a relatively rigid plastic tray (27) and received therein, a relatively flexible, conformable plastic insert member (29). The insert mem... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6462459 | Generator/alternator remanufacturing kit apparatus In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a remanufacturing kit that reduces the assembly functions and time required for remanufacturing a 50 DN generator is disclosed. The kit includes a box member, a pre-tested 50 DN generator subassem... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6371299 | Crate assembly and improved method A crate assembly having a base, a first support member secured to the base and having a first shelf and a second support member secured to the base and having a second shelf. The crate assembly additionally includes a third support member secured to the b... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6318551 | Method and apparatus for installing a prepackaged piston assembly in an engine This invention relates generally to a piston assembly and more specifically to a piston assembly in a prepackaged configuration. The prepackaged piston assembly is ready for immediate installation into an engine or compressor. The piston assembly has a pl... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6170141 | Shipping system for jet aircraft engine and method of installing and removing jet aircraft engine An aircraft engine shipping system includes a frame assembly for supporting the aircraft engine, and a cradle assembly mounted on the frame assembly for securing the aircraft engine to the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes shock absorbers to pro... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6092654 | Package for a product having a laterally directed base A package for a compressor having a base to which a shell is attached includes a box having side walls and also a bottom wall and a top wall formed from overlying flaps. In addition, the package includes a rigid base formed from overlying panels of slab-l... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6000903 | Shipping frame for fan section of aircraft engine A fan shipping frame includes a frame assembly for supporting a loaded fan section of a jet aircraft engine. A plurality of caster assemblies attached to the shipping frame provide locomotive capability and adjustable height positioning so that a loaded f... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5772026 | Multi-deck container for lawn and garden tractors A multi-deck container having a bottom pallet configured with support members for receiving and supporting a lawn and garden tractor on the bottom pallet, whereby the tractor is restrained from movement relative to the bottom pallet. A corrugated paperboa... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5743393 | Protective package for heavy objects A package for storing and shipping a heavy object, such as a compressor for an air-conditioning system, includes a base formed from a rigid material and having recesses which receive feet at the bottom of the object and flaps which fold over the recesses ... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5680931 | Outboard motor packing structure convertible to display stand An outboard motor packing structure convertible to a display stand, having a rectangular parallelepiped formed with rod members, which rod members include first side rods on both right and left sides connecting the front and back rods, in which an end of ... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5676248 | Open face display carton and motorized implement arrangement An open face display carton and motorized implement arrangement is disclosed. The display arrangement includes an operator carriable motorized implement and an open face display carton. Ideally, the motorized implement is split into a tool portion and a m... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5645389 | Shipping frame from fan section of aircraft engine A fan shipping frame includes a frame assembly for supporting a loaded fan section of a jet aircraft engine. A plurality of caster assemblies attached to the shipping frame provide locomotive capability and adjustable height positioning so that a loaded f... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5588525 | Container for annular workpiece A container for storing annular workpieces having a slot across a circumference thereof includes an inner core part having a first length section formed as a smooth cylindrical body having a rib extending parallel to a container axis substantially along a... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5544744 | Engine parts organizer An engine parts organizer comprised of a parts organizer having two outer bins and an upwardly extending inner bin therebetween. A first insert is adapted to be removably coupled with the inner bin of the parts organizer. A second insert is adapted to be ... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5366084 | Containers positionable over oil filters of motors for precluding the spillage of oil A new and improved container positionable over oil filters of motor for precluding the spillage of oil comprising of sidewalls in a cylindrical configuration over the majority of their extent, the sidewalls forming free lower ends and free upper ends, the... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5361900 | Compressor shipping carton A compressor shipping carton having a sheet-like base pad provided with a plurality of depressions or compressor feet retainers in the top surface thereof arranged in a close pattern and each adapted to snugly receive the mounting feet of a compressor for... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5318180 | Wood-cleated corrugated paperboard insert for lawnmower container An insert having a central bottom panel with two end panels and two top flanges foldably connected by spaced-apart scores for forming a U-shape insert that is received by a conventional regular slotted container. A pair of elongate members attach to the b... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5275279 | Shipping container for an outboard motor A container for storing and shipping outboard motors horizontally. The motor attaches to an H-frame by screwing the bolts on the stern bracket to a cross bar. Vertical cleats attach to the sides of a corrugated paperboard carton, and the cleats guide the ... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5154286 | Reusable shipping frame and adaptor saddles A shipping frame for packaging large, heavy articles of manufacture that have studs for supporting the article, an example being an automobile engine. The frame generally comprises a lower portion, a plurality of middle members and an upper portion that j... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5137481 | Outboard motor tote An outboard motor carrier or tote includes at least a pair of spaced apart straps that encircle the motor in planes which are spaced apart from one another and a carrying handle formed from fabric, e.g. nylon webbing that is formed into an endless loop wh... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5069338 | Support pad and a pallet with sockets for a wood reinforced corrugated paperboard shipping container A wood cleated corrugated container having a load bearing, protective insert of corrugated board with a pair of rigid support members supported by a plurality of coplanar support points along a plane defining a boundary of, or dividing, the container. The... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5011011 | Tray for transporting vehicle turbochargers A tray is provided for transporting vehicle turbochargers which have a non-symmetrical shape which must be adequately supported to prevent movement thereof during shipment. The tray includes a plurality of cradles each of which receives a turbocharger and... | 04/30/1991 |
| 5004102 | Rack for transporting vehicle center console assemblies A shipping rack is provided for storing and transporting vehicle center console assemblies which must be adequately supported to prevent movement thereof during shipment which could cause damage to finished surfaces. The shipping rack includes a plurality... | 04/02/1991 |
| 4953698 | Unitary carton system for fans A unitary carton system for column supported air circulating fans wherein a plurality of fan components may be shipped in disassembled form in a single carton of concise size acceptable by package delivery services. Nested fan blade guards, a column suppo... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4938350 | Shipping container for an outboard motor A wood cleated reinforced paper board shipping container for outboard motors including a bottom frame, a bottom box to enclose the powerhead end of the motor, a motor mounting frame, a gear case housing pad, an exhaust housing pad, and an upper box to enc... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4909385 | Multi-purpose motor handling and packing container A packing and handling container for articles such as electric motors includes a box-like structure having a generally rectangular base and four walls which extend vertically from the base. Two opposing walls include a generally U-shaped opening positione... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4875580 | Compressor shipping package A shipping package for individual product units such as compressors or the like, adapted for use with a substantially planar shipping pallet, the package having a base pad and at least one middle pad, each of which pads has a substantially planar corrugat... | 10/24/1989 |
