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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8100615 | Load securing and moving apparatus for a truck bed A load securing and moving device for a truck bed provides a slide rail affixed to each opposing inner side of the truck bed proximate an upper edge of each inner side. A sliding gate block carried on each slide rail communicates with an endless loop moving device c... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8087859 | Systems and methods for separating cargo spaces Some embodiments of a system for separating cargo spaces in a temperature-controlled cargo container (such as a refrigerated trailer) can include first and second panels that are mountable in an interior space of the cargo container by a track-mounting system to mov... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7731462 | Bulkhead for dividing a cargo container into two compartments A bulkhead for dividing a cargo container into separate compartments. The bulkhead has a first side facing a first compartment and a second side facing the second compartment. One or more bars are attached to the first side of the bulkhead. In one aspect, mounting b... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7607874 | System and method for partitioning cargo areas An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceili... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7600955 | Bulkhead lift apparatus and methods An apparatus for lifting or moving a partition or panel may in one embodiment include a frame that is mountable to an interior surface of a cargo area and a locking mechanism comprised of smooth and knurled guide and locking pins through which a strap is fed. In pre... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7445412 | System and method for partitioning cargo areas An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceili... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7410335 | Cargo stabilizing structures Stabilizing devices having elongate telescoping tube segments and end clamps. The end clamps of certain of the devices are clamped onto side rails of a cargo bed for segmenting a cargo bed length way. The end clamps of other of the devices are clamped to the tube se... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7357611 | Foldable shipping container bulkhead A bulkhead suited for constraining a bulk material within a shipping container. The bulkhead is foldable about a hinge feature, providing for easy manipulation and installation of the bulkhead within the shipping container. The bulkhead is suitable for construction ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357610 | Securing device for cargo restraining apparatus A device for securing cargo restraining apparatus on a wall of a cargo receptacle is comprised of a body member adapted for slidable engagement with an elongated track on the wall; an attachment member for attaching the body member to the cargo restraining apparatus... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7338239 | System and method for partitioning cargo areas An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceili... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7300236 | Bulkhead lift apparatus An apparatus for lifting or moving a partition or panel may in one embodiment include a frame that is mountable to an interior surface of a cargo area and a locking mechanism comprised of smooth and knurled guide and locking pins through which a strap is fed. In pre... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7273336 | Divider apparatus and method for use with a bed of a motor vehicle A truck bed divider apparatus for use with a bed of a pickup truck or other cargo carrying bed of a motor vehicle. The apparatus includes one or more divider assemblies that may be lowered into an operative position to restrain the movement of smaller cargo items be... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7264292 | Cargo bed extender A cargo bed extender in accordance with one embodiment comprises a housing; a first roller channel formed within the housing; a second roller channel formed within the housing; a first roller positioned within the first roller channel; a second roller positioned wit... | 09/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7214016 | Bulkhead and partition systems Improved panels suitable for use in bulkhead and partition systems. In one embodiment of the invention, the panels are seamless, one-piece members integrally formed from a single resinous material. In other embodiments, the panels include depressions that obviate th... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214018 | Sliding bed accessory arrangement A sliding bed accessory arrangement is provided with a sliding bed accessory, such as a bed divider, that is configured to slide between and retained in several different positions within a vehicle cargo bed. The sliding bed accessory arrangement has a pair of track... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214017 | System and method for partitioning cargo areas An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceili... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207455 | Template for carrying bulk cargo in an active container A template for carrying bulk cargo in an active container. The template includes a folding template body; a template connecting piece and a discharge door, the template body having at least a portion thereof which connects by the connecting piece to form the folding... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7195432 | Adjustable cargo gate system An adjustable cargo gate system for a flat bed of a truck or trailer comprising a grate of adjustable length having a center section and end sections which telescope into or out of the center section, and vertical and horizontal braces to hold the gate upright attac... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7160071 | Truck bed divider apparatus A truck bed divider apparatus includes a first side frame member, a second side frame member, and side-frame-to-side-frame spacing means connected between the first side frame member and the second side frame member. A pair of partition gates are hingedly connected ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7124711 | Gate closing apparatus An apparatus is provided for closing an internal divider gate in a livestock transport vehicle (i.e. trailer). The vehicle has one side with an opening. A bar is pivotally connected to the side adjacent to the opening, and is received through the opening such that t... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7037055 | Product restraining device A restraining device that is mountable on a track, has an elongated member and an attachment mechanism connected to an end of the elongated member, to mount the member on a track. The elongated member has a tubular core with an upper end and a lower end and a tubula... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7014401 | Apparatus for securing loaded goods on the loading area of a vehicle An apparatus for securing loaded goods on the loading area of a vehicle or similar device in the form of a beam-like profile having at least one insertion profile (30) that is mounted at one end on the latter, a pivoting head (40) of grooved cross sect... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7013831 | Twist on mounting device for boat deck For removably coupling a boat apparatus, such as a boat table or seat, to a boat deck, a base plate having an arcuate or curved clamping slot is attached to the boat deck and the table or the like is securely coupled to a base assembly having a downward extending cl... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6974170 | Slide out trunk space storage system A trunk space storage system for motor vehicles comprising a movable wall. This movable wall is located on the floor of the trunk space and acts as a new back wall of the trunk space. This movable wall slides along tracks on the floor of the trunk space to a positio... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6971828 | Adjustable truck bed divider for stabilizing cargo A truck bed cargo barrier for use with a truck bed for stabilizing cargo items longitudinally and laterally. The cargo barrier is slidable relative to the front and back of the truck bed along a track system. The cargo barrier may be locked in a user specified posit... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6939096 | Gate for securing loads in trucks A scissor gate is provided which has two securement mechanisms enabling it to be stretched across a cargo hold such as a semi tractor trailer box and connected to the E-track on each opposing wall to retain a transported load against shifting. ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6935819 | Securing device for cargo restraining apparatus A device for securing cargo restraining apparatus on a wall of a cargo receptacle is comprised of a body member adapted for slidable engagement with an elongated track on the wall; an attachment member for attaching the body member to the cargo restraining apparatus... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6923610 | System and method for partitioning cargo areas An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceili... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6901838 | Apparatus for adapting a container containing artillery rockets to a launcher apparatus for artillery rockets An apparatus is provided for the adaptation of a container of artillery rockets to a launcher apparatus for such rockets. A box-like launcher frame is disposed on a support structure, especially a vehicle chassis, and is pivotable in elevation and azimuth. At least ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6871895 | Multi-functional cargo bed assembly and accessories therefor A multi-functional cargo area assembly for a cargo bed of a vehicle includes a first and a second side wall disposed in a transversely spaced relationship, and an integrally formed guide track in the first and second side walls. The cargo area assembly also includes... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6857834 | Bulkhead lift apparatus An apparatus for lifting or moving a partition or panel may in one embodiment include a frame that is mountable to an interior surface of a cargo area and a locking mechanism comprised of smooth and knurled guide and locking pins through which a strap is fed. In pre... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6851735 | Rear vehicle storage system A motor vehicle storage apparatus includes a base and at least one storage panel for storing a variety of articles thereon. The base has at least one slot capable of engaging a portion of the storage panel and retaining the storage panel in a vertical position. The ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6789987 | Cargo freight container A cargo freight container has four walls (1a to 1d), a top (2) and a bottom (3), which form an interior having an inner ceiling (4) and an inner bottom (5). Between the inner ceiling (4) and the inner bo... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6722829 | Adjustable freight gate assembly A freight gate assembly (10) for retaining freight in a trailer (11) or van includes: (a) a track system (12) including at least two matching tracks (18), each of the tracks being affixable to opposite, longitudinal side walls (... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6629807 | Adjustable truck bed divider for stabilizing cargo A truck bed cargo barrier for use with a truck bed for stabilizing cargo items longitudinally and laterally. The cargo barrier is slidable relative to the front and back of the truck bed along a track system. The cargo barrier may be locked in a user spec... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6626625 | System and method for partitioning cargo areas An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pai... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6524043 | Adjustable cargo gate system An adjustable cargo gate system for a flat bed of a truck or trailer is provided for restraining objects, including small items, from sliding or moving about when the vehicle accelerates, decelerate, or makes sharp turns. It consists of a grate of adjusta... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6514022 | Load restraining device having securement apparatus A load restraining device having a securement apparatus for a railway boxcar including a restraining member with a top section. The device includes a first pin and a second pin being positioned adjacent to the top section. The device includes a securing m... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6247740 | Wall divider system for use in trucks A wall divider system (20) for use in a freight vehicle (30) uses double axis hinge assemblies (22) to move insulating partitions (26) from a loaded/closed position to a forklift loading position and from the loaded position to a hand loading position. Ea... | 06/19/2001 |
