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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172494 | Adjustable decking system for supporting freight A beam assembly is formed from a hollow beam member which has a pair of slidable channel units installed therein and extend from the opposite ends thereof. The ends of the channel units have guide shoes forming latching assemblies pivotally supported thereon, each g... | 05/08/2012 |
| 7988392 | Tonneau or cargo cover support system and method A cargo support and storage system for use in a vehicle and method is provided and includes a first stabilizing element having a primary end and a secondary end. The primary end of the first stabilizing element is extendible from a first sidewall to a second sidewal... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7785051 | Device and method for supporting cargo A device securable to a corrugated surface of a shipping container by an elongated support for supporting cargo within the shipping container. The device comprising a receptacle defining a cavity for receiving an end of the elongated support, the receptacle having a... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7713008 | Method and device for making a cargo deck A method of making a deck for storing cargo in a shipping vehicle comprising: securing two pairs of braces to opposed surfaces associated with the shipping vehicle by engaging opposed ends of first elongated supports with the pair of braces such that each first elon... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7578644 | Decking beam end piece Disclosed is an improved decking beam end assembly for supporting a removable second deck in a cargo container, such as a truck trailer or a rail car. In one aspect, the improved end assembly is less likely to be damaged during use since the spring is well protected... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7431549 | Tractor trailer load carrying apparatus The present invention discloses an improved trailer for use with a common tractor or truck, or like tow vehicle. The apparatus of the present invention features the use of a plurality of transversely positioned beams to keep secure a load, each having end portions w... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7350468 | Adjustable spacer for freight car A box car includes end walls joined to opposing side walls that define the interior cargo area. Each end wall includes a corrugated side that faces the cargo area. The adjustable spacer is arranged within a cavity in the corrugated side in a stowed position so that ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7159915 | Ergonomically designed mail transport and delivery vehicle A motor vehicle for transporting and delivering mail having vehicle controls (steering, brakes and throttle) that interface with the operator be able to be adjustably located in a position that is comfortable to the operator. The operator seat is of a size and shape... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7128356 | Cargo box assembly and method of use thereof A cargo box assembly and method of use thereof, wherein a cargo box is mounted within the bed of a pickup truck, and wherein the cargo box may be moved between a stored position at the forward end of the truck bed and a tailgate position at the rear end of the truck... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7114905 | Methods and apparatus for loading a trailer Methods and apparatus are provided that load goods into trailers. The apparatus facilitates the loading of goods into the trailer, and optimizes usage of storage space in the trailer. ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7059813 | Guide system for a glass rack stake A guide is attached to the top of a glass rack on a glass transporting vehicle. When attaching a brace to the rack, the top stake is engaged to the guide. The guide automatically directs the top stake into its corresponding spot. ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6926482 | Container and method for transporting cargo on a flatbed vehicle A container is provided for transporting cargo on a flatbed vehicle. The container includes a top wall structure; a bottom wall structure opposing the top wall structure; a front wall structure; a rear wall structure opposing the front wall structure; and a pair of ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6854400 | Hinge and support system for an intermediate deck in a trailer A hinge and support system for supporting cargo in a freight compartment is provided. The system includes a hinge member, associated with a deck panel, which has at least one flexible projection. The hinge member mates with a support member having a pocket for which... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6843626 | Load support assembly for a pick-up bed A load support assembly for a pick-up bed includes a plurality of elongate members each having a first end, a second end, a bottom surface, a top surface, and a pair of lateral sides. Each of the elongate members has a pair of holes extending therethrough. Each of t... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6752574 | Method and apparatus for transporting a recreational vehicle A method for transporting a recreational vehicle, such as a motorcycle or snowmobile in the cargo box of a pickup truck in a fashion that enables the tail gate of the pickup truck to remain closed. A first step involves providing a pickup truck having a cargo box wi... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6739811 | Deck beam and support rail There is provided an improved decking assembly including a deck beam and support rail for use in supporting items such as freight in containers, particularly for the purpose of shipping as for example in a highway van trailer. The assembly comprises a pair of elonga... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6688820 | Cargo bed structure of truck A cargo bed structure of a truck has concave portions formed within an inside surface of each right and left side wall for detachably mounting long materials on a lower surface of the concave portion, respectively. The bed structure includes a rotational ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6457764 | Concept vehicle A vehicle whose cargo compartment can be opened or enclosed. The cargo compartment has a retractable top cover which can engage an extended tail gate door. Raised sides of the cargo compartment are fitted with outside side doors leading to storage compart... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6364583 | Telescopic load beam with longitudinal locking device The invention relates to a telescopic load beam with an elongated profile element (24) and a telescopic element (26) which is displaceable at the end therein and axially relative thereto wherein provided for releasably fixing a relative position between t... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6224307 | Bracing mechanism and method for securing loading platforms The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for securing loads in transportation shipping containers. The bracing mechanism of the present invention is particularly well suited for use in combination with loading platforms such as CROPs t... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6074143 | Adjustable decking system for supporting freight A beam assembly is formed from a hollow beam member which has a pair of slidable channel units installed therein and extend from the opposite ends thereof. The ends of the channel units have guide shoes forming latching assemblies pivotally supported ther... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6062780 | Adjustable decking system In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an improved adjustable and vertically lockable decking system for use in supporting freight in a cargo vessel wherein the vessel has opposing side walls. The system includes at least one pair of ... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5865579 | Adaptor for palletized loading system An adaptor is provided for a vehicle load bed having stake pockets along lateral edges. The adaptor allows pallets having indented peripheries to roll over the bed and to be locked in place on the bed. The adaptor has a base lying on the bed and guides ... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5525026 | Palletizer trailer and storage container An apparatus and method for storing in a cargo transport of irregular shape, such as vehicles. The cargo transport comprises an elongate hollow highway truck semi-trailer having a pair of longitudinally extending spaced apart upright-side walls defining a... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5452972 | Intermediate deck structure for vehicles A deck structure for use in supporting cargo at an intermediate level above the floor or bed of a trailer van, or the like. A first embodiment includes a first deck section pivotally mounted on a side wall of a trailer van and movable to a horizontal load... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5387064 | Movable shelf structure for truck For the enclosed compartment space of a truck type of automotive vehicle rearward of the cab seating section, particularly herein with reference to a mail delivery truck, a movable shelf supported on rollers running on ledges formed by the internal wheel ... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5375534 | Intermediate deck structure for vehicles A deck structure for use in supporting cargo at an intermediate level above the floor or bed of a trailer van, or the like. A first embodiment includes a first deck section pivotally mounted on a side wall of a trailer van and movable to a horizontal load... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5265993 | Truck bed divider system A truck bed divider system for placement within the bed of a truck includes at least one primary divider and at least one secondary divider. The primary dividers include brackets at each end that provide a frictional fit against the interior side of the w... | 11/30/1993 |
| 4943193 | Loading trailer The description relates to a loading trailer which comprises a wheel bogie (4), a chassis (2) supported by the wheel bogie, and a gooseneck (3) for connection to a drive vehicle. The chassis is lowerable and raisable in relation to the wheel bogie for the... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4732505 | Coupling piece for connecting containers The coupling piece for connecting two container corner fittings has a housing (10) with an upper and a lower middle piece (21/22), a locking bolt (15) and two crossbars (16 and 17) fastened to its free ends projecting from the housing (10). The lower midd... | 03/22/1988 |
| 4196673 | Coupling device for containers A coupling device for detachably connecting of one container fitting to another or a container fitting to a ship's deck by way of a slot within the container fitting, employs a casing for abutment with the container fitting, a locking pin having at least ... | 04/08/1980 |
