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| 20080203089 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER FOR TRANSPORT AND STORAGE - Collapsible container which includes a base member, collapsible side walls, which adjacent side walls are inter-connectable. The base member is provided with feet members, a circumambient edge and a mainly horizontal load surface. The load surface is provided with recesses extending downwards from the load surface, said recesses being arranged adjacent the edge. At least one side wall is provided with downwards extending protrusions, said protrusions being arranged to interact with said recesses. Said at least one side wall engages the base member through vertical motion. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080203090 | SHIPPING CONTAINER, SYSTEM AND PACKING METHOD, ALONG WITH REUSABLE PACKING ACCESSORY FOR USE THEREWITH - A reusable shipping system comprises a closable shipping container and a packing ensemble disposed in the container's interior which includes an expandable cushioning assembly and at least one reusable packing accessory. The expandable cushioning assembly may be a layered arrangement having at least one foam layer and an inflatable bladder, while the packing accessory may be one or more cushioned bags or the like. Methods are also described for preparing a shipping container having a padded interior and a layered cushioning assembly. One or more items are inserted into the shipping container, and its cushioning assembly is thereafter expanded, for example by inflating a bladder, to compress the container's padded interior against the item(s). | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080210687 | Demountable Stub Post - A demountable post extension ( | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080237225 | Component Container With Dunnage And Method For Using The Same - The present invention is a reusable container for a golf car component having a body operably associated with at least one bottom and top support member, wherein said at least one bottom and top support member is adapted to receive a bottom and top dunnage piece respectively, said bottom and top dunnage pieces having contact surfaces to engage and retain a golf car component respectively. The body includes a base portion, opposing sidewall portions, and a back portion. The at least one bottom support member is operably connected to the base portion of the body and the at least one top support member is operably connected to the back portion of the body. A plurality of recesses and profiles formed in the bottom and top dunnage pieces respectively provides contact surfaces adapted for nestably receiving and separating a plurality of a golf car component. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080264936 | CONTAINER FOR AIR FREIGHT TRANSPORT AND FUSELAGE OF AN AIRCRAFT FOR FREIGHT TRANSPORT - A container assembly and aircraft fuselage for air transport of freight. The container assembly includes a spacer layer formed of malleable material. The spacer layer is positioned between and in contact with a bottom plate of the container and the floor of an aircraft. The aircraft fuselage for the freight transport is equipped with a floor adapted to receive and bear a load. A spacer layer integral with the floor is positioned between the floor and the load. The spacer layer is formed of a malleable material. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080277390 | Container - A container comprising a container main body having a pair of right and left side-wall plates ( | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080277391 | Mobile, Robotic Crate - Disclosed are a mobile robotic, packaging create and a method of moving a cargo item using that packaging crate. The mobile packaging crate comprises a crate body for holding a given item, a self-propelled driving assembly secured to the crate body for moving the crate body, and an operating module connected to the driving assembly for operating the driving assembly to move the crate body. This operating module may include a processor unit to control operation of the driving assembly in a pre-defined manner. For instance, the processor unit may be programmed to operate the driving assembly to move the packaging crate along a predefined path from a first location to a second location. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080277392 | CARGO CONTAINER - A container includes a container assembly being shiftable between a unitized collapsed, transport disposition and a unitized erect, cargo bearing disposition, the container assembly having a plurality of independent assembly members, including a bottom member, four side members and a top member, a plurality of manually operable latches operably coupled to selected container assembly members, the plurality of latches being effective for maintaining the container assembly in the erect, cargo bearing disposition and at least a portion of the plurality of latches being effective for maintaining the container assembly in the unitized collapsed, transport disposition, assembly of the container assembly in the unitized collapsed, transport disposition and in the unitized erect, cargo bearing disposition being effected without the use of tools or loose components. A method of forming a container is further included. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090001075 | Container - The present invention discloses a container, which comprises: a bottom frame including two parallel bottom side rails and two bottom end rails transversally connected to the ends of the two bottom side rails, two side walls, four corner posts, a front end, a rear end, a roof panel and two header plates connected to the roof panel, two bottom end rails; one or more wood floors and one or more steel floors extending along the length direction of the bottom side rail, which are alternately arranged in parallel with the bottom side rails and fixed between the two bottom end rails; and an upper surface of the steel floor is flush with an upper surface of the wood floor. The container of the present invention has high strength and low weight, and saves wood material. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090026196 | Collapsible Transport Container - The invention relates to a collapsible container for transport of goods, comprising assembled container sides consisting of a substantially flat bottom part, a number of side walls connected hingedly to the bottom part and at least one top part connected hingedly to a side wall, wherein the container sides are displaceable between a collapsed position, in which the container sides lie substantially parallel to each other, and an active position in which the container sides enclose a storage space, wherein the side walls and the top part are displaceable relative to the bottom part such that in a collapsed position of the container they can be placed on the flat bottom part. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090078699 | Insulated shipping container and method of making the same - Insulated shipping container and method of making the same. In a preferred embodiment, the insulated shipping container comprises an outer box, an insulated insert, an insulated cover, a payload container and a plurality of coolant members. The outer box comprises a rectangular prismatic cavity bounded by a plurality of rectangular side walls, a closed bottom end, and top closure flaps. The insulated insert is snugly, but removably, disposed within the outer box and is shaped to define a bottom, four sides and a top. The top includes a raised peripheral edge and a recessed shelf. A large rectangular prismatic cavity surrounded by a plurality of smaller cavities extends downwardly from the recessed shelf. The large cavity of the insulated insert is adapted to receive a payload container, together with a pair of coolant saddle bags adapted to surround the payload container. Each of the smaller cavities of the insulated insert has a “top hat” shape when viewed from above, with each of these cavities including a comparatively wider but shorter and shallower section and a comparatively narrower but longer and deeper section. The wider but shorter and shallower section is dimensioned to loosely receive a coolant brick, with the unoccupied portion of the section and the completely unoccupied narrower but longer and deeper section providing air spaces for convection. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090107995 | Modular Crate - A shipping crate for long and heavy items which need to be shipped using the current dimension limitations of Common Carrier LTL (Less Than Truckload) specifications which is rectangular or six sided, diagonally braced so as to increase the length of the freight that can be carried, with one supporting joist from corner to diagonal corner to which freight within the modular crate of the present invention can be supported or bound. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090114645 | Articulate Collapsible Modular Container - An articulate modular collapsible storage container according to one embodiment includes abase plate and a pair of side panels that are detachably and pivotally coupled to the base plate along the sides thereof. The side panels are pivotal between an unlocked position where the side panels can be freely removed and a locked position where the side panels are coupled to the base plate. The container also includes a pair of end panels that are slidingly coupled to the side panels when the side panels are in the locked position. The end panels and side panels form upright walls of the container, and the end panels are slidingly disengageable from the side panels to allow the side panels to pivot to the unlocked position, thereby allowing disassembly of the container. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090127255 | Extendable Cargo System and Method Therefore - A cargo bin formed of a medial cargo module having opposing open ends formed to securely engage an extension member to extend the length of the bin, or an end wall, for use when a non-extended bin is required. A unique engagement mechanism is provided for securely affixing the extension member or end wall to the medial cargo module, wherein there is provided a cradle formed to receive an engagement rod, the engagement mechanism formed to securely guide the components together so as to align engagement apertures associated with the side edges of the units, which engagement apertures, when aligned, are secured via retention pins or the like. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090127256 | Storage unit for being portable, towable, liftable, rackable, and weatherproof - An improved storage unit of the type having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a floor, a pair of side walls, a front wall, a rear wall, and a roof. The roof is translucent, attaches without any puncturing thereto, and has overhanging eaves and bows with centers that are bowed thereat. A ventilation system allows the storage unit to benefit from storing in a climate controlled warehouse and provides airflow when the storage unit is stored outside. The rear wall has a roll-up door. The pair of side walls, the front wall, and the rear wall are attached from the exterior surface and the interior surface is smooth and non-abrasive. The floor is plastic undercoated plywood. Towing brackets front and rear provide a safe, strong, and secure method to attach a winch system of a transport system for maneuvering the storage unit on and off the transport system and to maneuver the storage unit with forklifts or pallet jacks in a yard or warehouse. Butyl tape seats the roof and all connecting panels and structures. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090145896 | BOTTOM COUPLING STRUCTURE FOR CONTAINERS - Disclosed herein is a bottom coupling structure for containers. The bottom coupling structure of the present invention is constructed by assembling a plurality of elements, each of which is made by pressing a plurality of wood slices, thus enhancing durability, water resistance, antibacterial activity, heat insulation ability and sound proofness. Furthermore, because the present invention reduces the weight of a container, portability and manufacturability of the container are superior. Moreover, because all elements constituting the bottom coupling structure are assembled together through fitting processes without welding, the manufacturing process is simplified. As well, thanks to the use of relatively inexpensive wood, the present invention is economical. As such, the present invention provides a bottom coupling structure having enhanced workability, economic efficiency, portability and maintainability. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090159592 | REMOVABLE ROOF FOR CARGO CONTAINER - A shipping container ( | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090184112 | EXTENDED WIDTH SHIPPING CONTAINER AND METHOD OF SHIPPING - Shipping containers that are wider than standard 8-foot (2.44 m) wide shipping containers and methods of shipping such extended width shipping containers are disclosed. The extended width shipping containers include: a roof; a base; a front end; a back end; two side panels; at least one door rotatable about a door rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the roof and the base; two pairs of end rails substantially perpendicular to the roof and the base; and two pairs of corner posts substantially perpendicular to the two side panels and the door rotation axis; wherein the corner posts are configured to support a greater compressive load than the end rails. Methods of shipping an extended width shipping container include: loading the shipping container with cargo; rotating the shipping container to a shipping orientation; placing the shipping container in an 8-foot (2.44 m) wide container cell of a ship; shipping the shipping container; removing the shipping container from the container cell; rotating the shipping container to a storage orientation; unloading the shipping container; transporting the shipping container over land; and utilizing the shipping container for storage of goods. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090184113 | PACKING CRATE ASSEMBLY - A packing crate having a first, expanded configuration and a second, compact configuration is disclosed. In the first configuration, the crate is formed by a floor assembly and a seal that are interconnected by an upright assembly. In the second configuration, the floor assembly and seal are directly connected to form a chamber for housing the disassembled upright assembly. Structurally, the floor assembly includes a rectangular floor panel with four side edges and four floor braces. Further, the upright assembly includes four rectangular upright panels and four corner braces for bracing each interface between the upright panels in the first configuration. Also, the seal includes a rectangular seal panel and four seal braces. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090184114 | FORKPOCKETED TANK CONTAINER - A framework for support of a tank within the framework includes four corner posts joined by four top rails and four bottom rails together defining a rectangular prism. At least one of the rails includes a forkpocket assembly. The forkpocket assembly includes at least one forkpocket protection plate. The forkpocket protection plate defines a pair of forkpocket tubes configured to receive tines of a forklift. The forkpocket tubes are situated at a vertical forkpocket height selected to be removed from the tank vertical profile of a framework profile. A vertical protection plate extends vertically over a portion of the tank vertical profile of a framework profile. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090212047 | Environment controlled cargo container - A cargo container includes a cargo box affixed atop a hollow base, with the base including forklift tunnels extending therethrough with elongate bays disposed parallel thereto. Each bay includes a removable tray for receiving electrical batteries. And, a temperature control system is disposed on a sidewall adjoining the base. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090272738 | CARGO BASKET - Embodiments provide a cargo basket including a frame, the frame including a base, the base including a pair of elongated first and second lower side members, the base including a pair of elongated first and second lower end members, the frame including a floor supported by the base, the frame including four corner posts extending from the base at respective of the four base corners, the frame including an elongated primary side wall supported by the base, the frame including a spaced pair of first and second end walls supported by the base, the frame including a spaced pair of first and second terminal side walls supported by the base, an access portal defined between the pair of terminal side posts, and a pair of gates supported for pivotal movement relative to respective of the terminal side posts. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100012653 | CONTAINER FOR SENDING OBJECTS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID CONTAINER - There is provided a container for transporting objects. The container has an interior to hold at least one object. An exemplary container comprises an inner box and an outer box. The exemplary container also comprises at least one sensor for detecting measured data relating to the object, the at least one sensor being located between the inner box and the outer box. The exemplary container additionally comprises at least one transponder connected to the at least one sensor. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100018964 | CONTAINER WITH INTERIOR ENCLOSURE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL HAVING EMBEDDED SECURITY ELEMENT - An apparatus is disclosed including one or more security structures. The one or more security structures includes: a weldable frame; a plurality of composite panels, each panel securable to the weldable frame, each composite panel configured to form at least one joint with at least one adjoining composite panel; and a respective security element embedded within each of the composite panels. The security element is configured to detect a breach in the composite panel. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100044369 | MOBILE CONTAINER MODULE FOR MILITARY AND/OR HUMANITARIAN FIELD OPERATIONS - A container module for military and/or humanitarian field operations has a floor, a roof cover and side walls which, at least in the transport state, form a substantially closed, preferably cuboid container housing. A number of technical devices are permanently installed in the container housing and determine the functional scope of the container module. The container housing is permanently mounted on a load-bearing transport plate. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100078429 | Cargo Stowage and Transport - A method for stowage of cargo items ( | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100089911 | Temporary bulkhead for refrigeration structures - A temporary, disposable bulkhead disposed within a refrigerated structure such as a refrigerated cargo trailer for separating frozen product from non-frozen product and maintaining the integrity of both types of product includes a pair of pivotally attached insulation members with each insulation member including a cavity containing a flexible, inflatable air bag and a measuring device for measuring the interior dimensions of the cargo trailer so that the bulkhead can be cut to fit the interior dimensions whereupon the air bags are inflated for sealing against the cargo trailers' sidewalls and a foam insulation strip extending along the upper side of both insulation members seals against the cargo trailer ceiling thereby creating two separate compartments within the cargo trailer that are airtight sealed from each other for maintaining the integrity and quality of the frozen and non-frozen product throughout the transport and shipping process. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100133264 | Folding/Unfolding transport container and a method of folding and unfolding a transport container - A foldable transport container is provided which substantially folds horizontally against a side wall (SSI) and in which the process of folding can be facilitated using external automatic apparatus. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100147836 | ABRASION RESISTANT LOAD BIN - The invention relates to an abrasion resistant load bin for use to transport abrasive materials. The load bin includes a wear layer manufactured from polymeric material, which provide a wear surface, in use; and a second, backing layer manufactured from a non-deformable fibre reinforced polymeric material. The invention also describes methods to manufacture the load bin. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100147837 | INSULATED SHIPPING CONTAINER SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - An insulated shipping container system for transferring a temperature sensitive product comprising a substantially hollow insulated body having inner walls and outer walls defining a payload cavity to receive a payload and supports to space the payload from the insulated body thereby defining an internal air filled space to facilitate heat transfer. The insulated shipping container system further comprises a heat transfer element cavity configured to receive a heat transfer element and supports to space the heat transfer element from the insulated body thereby defining an internal air filled space to facilitate heat transfer. Also provided are methods for shipping temperature sensitive products and goods comprised of packing and assembling the insulated shipping container system disclosed herein. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100176124 | Air Transportable ISO Container - A transport device such as an ISO container that is adapted to be transported by air or surface transportation. The transport device includes a base, a plurality of movable ISO corner blocks movably coupled to the base, and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms. Each adjustment mechanism is adapted to couple a respective corner block to the base and to selectively move the corner block with respect to the base between an air transport position, wherein the bottom surface of the corner block does not extend beyond the bottom surface of the base, and a surface transport position wherein the bottom surface of the corner block is located below the bottom surface of the base. The base includes a plurality of roller plates that form the bottom surface of the base and that are adapted to engage rollers of an aircraft cargo handling system. The transport device also includes detent rails that are removably attached to the base. The detent rails includes tabs and detents that are adapted to cooperate with an aircraft cargo handling system to releasably secure the transport device in place within an aircraft. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100224624 | Container interconnect - The container interconnect has a hollow male component installed on the floor steel panel of a container. A corresponding hollow female component is installed on the roof panel. Aligned and stacked containers automatically interconnect via the container interconnect because the container interconnect has a flange, seal and quick release fastener enabling the device to be self guiding, self connecting, self sealing, self fastening, self releasing, and self contained. Moreover, the container interconnect is rust proof. The purpose of the container interconnect is to provide a common airflow through a column of interconnected shipping containers. Air interconnects from multiple columns of the shipping containers can be joined, the collective airflow being suctioned to the interconnect on the top container, which interconnect is connected to an air analyzer wherein the common air of all the containers is analyzed for contraband, explosives, and the like. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100243647 | CONTAINER FOR GOODS - The present invention relates to a goods container for loading spaces in vehicles, preferably in aircraft, which goods container comprises at least one goods storage space for the loading, storage, transport and unloading of goods. With a view to achieving a goods container which allows optimum utilization of the loading space of a vehicle, preferably of an aircraft, the goods container has at least one sidewall ( | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100258558 | Streamline Container For A Van - A streamline container for a van, comprises a base frame, two side panels and a front end panel mounted on the base frame via floor bearers, and a roof sheet mounted on the two side panels and the front end panel via roof bows. At the outside of the roof bow, there is provided a streamline angle-wrapping component protruding outwards for shunting the airflow. The angle-wrapping component is smoothly and transitionally connected with the roof bow. In the present invention, due to the streamline angle-wrapping component, it is possible to effectively shunt the airflow, significantly decrease the wind resistance during the running of the van and help to reduce the energy consumption of the van. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100264137 | Smart hybrid intermodal recyclable shipping container, and method and apparatus therefor - A smart polymer molded hybrid shipping container generally refers to large intermodal shipping container and their manufacture, and more particularly to a recyclable rotationally-molded RF (radio frequency) transparent thermoplastic polymer shell with a removable outer structural fabricated steel load bearing support frame capable of being integrated with an internally mounted geo-location detection system, date transmission communication devices, inner environmental sensors, data storage system, and power storage system. The smart polymer molded hybrid shipping container is designed to be 100% recyclable after useful life with a mechanically fastened exoskeleton steel frame that can be reused in the post manufacturing process. The smart polymer molded hybrid shipping container has a one piece molded shell with load bearing molded in floor system and outer polymer skin that is entirely weather resistant and non-corrosive. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100270296 | LARGE CONTAINER FOR HANDLING AND TRANSPORTING HIGH-PURITY AND ULTRA HIGH PURITY CHEMICALS - The invention relates to an empty container ( | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110000906 | CONNECTORS FOR ASSEMBLING SHIPPING CONTAINERS - A series of connectors for connecting panels of a shipping crate or box together. The invention will allow the user to make a box from a kit. A set of uniquely shaped corner pieces that will accommodate the sides, top and bottom of the structure will be used and provide the framework for the finished product. Because of these corner pieces the finished crate or box will be as strong as a box that is made by a skilled carpenter. Intermediate reinforcement pieces are also disclosed. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110049137 | Cargo carrying container that can be interfaced with different chassis configurations - In combination: a) a chassis with a first frame and a first twist lock assembly, with an enlarged head, on the first frame; and b) a cargo carrying container mounted in an operative position upon the chassis. The cargo carrying container has a second frame and a second twist lock assembly on the second frame that cooperates with the first twist lock assembly. The second twist lock assembly has a slide plate with an aperture through which the enlarged head is passed in an axial direction with the enlarged head in an assembly/disassembly orientation. The enlarged head in the assembly/disassembly orientation, moving relative to the slide plate in the first axial direction, deflects the slide plate from a first position to allow the enlarged head to pass through the slide plate aperture. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110073595 | COLLAPSIBLE FREIGHT CONTAINER - A collapsible freight container that is lightweight, and which includes improvements to improve ease of loading and storage. Collapsible support yokes are attached along the side edges of the freight deck and are configured to be movable between storage, transport and loading positions. With the support yokes struck down into their storage positions, the collapsed container takes on a minimum space configuration and can be densely stored or transported. The freight container is further adapted to be stackable when loaded. The container is configured to be moveable with existing standard top lifting equipment in use in the intermodal freight handling industry. Methods of transport, loading and storage using this container are also disclosed. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110108549 | SHIPPING CONTAINER - A reusable shipping container adapted to resist damage to the feet of the container and to allow the fork straps to be replaced if the fork straps or the feet are damage. The container can also easily be adapted to accommodate the use of pallet jacks without reducing the capacity of the container or increasing the weight of the container. The container is also adapted to easily receive dunnage required to protect the material being shipped in the container. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110155726 | REUSABLE CONTAINER WITH INTERLOCKING MEMBERS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A reusable container and a method of using same to transport fragile, yet heavy loads, is provided. The reusable container, preferably made primarily from wood, includes a base member, at least one vertical member having one or more vertical support members capable of being received in one or more interlock pockets in the base member, a top or lid and a cargo support member. These components interact in such a way as to provide for ease of assembly and disassembly by a single person, and to provide a container having great strength when assembled. More specifically, the at least one vertical member interlocks with the base member and adjacent vertical members, thus minimizing the need for supplemental fasteners. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110168701 | Storage System for Emergency Equipment - A storage system for an emergency apparatus provided in a conveyance includes at least one structure-holder connectable to a structural component of the conveyance. A frame is attached to the at least one structure-holder, and a carrier is configured to receive the emergency apparatus. A locking apparatus has a locking position in which the carrier is fastened to the frame, and an unlocking position in which the carrier is detached from the frame. A belt element is fixedly connected to the carrier. A first end of a retaining belt is connectable to a structural component of the conveyance via a belt-winder, and a second end of the retaining belt is fastenable in a detachable manner via a belt lock to the belt element. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110174807 | FOLDING CONTAINER WITH ELASTICALLY SUSPENDED FLOOR - A container ( | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110186568 | TRANSPORT OF GOODS - The invention provides a container which has an erect condition in which it defines a load space within which goods to be transported are receivable and a collapsed condition. The container is configured such that a plurality of like containers, when in their collapsed condition, are receivable in the container for transport together therewith. The container includes a pair of ends, at least one and preferably two sides, which, in the erect condition of the container extend between the ends and a base. The ends, the or each side and the base may be formed of elongate elements. Alternatively, the ends, sides and base may be clad such that the load space is partially or fully enclosed. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110290792 | THERMALLY INSULATED REUSABLE TRANSPORTATION CONTAINER - A reusable transportation container for transporting temperature sensitive goods. The transportation container ( | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120000906 | TRANSPORT FRAME - A transport frame for transporting material and/or piece goods. At each bottom corner of the transport frame ( | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120006813 | Ocean freight transportation arrangement - The subject of the invention is an ocean freight transportation arrangement, which arrangement comprises multiple transportation equipment units, such as a container or similar, especially intended for shipping loose materials, to enable transportation of loose materials on ocean vessels, such as in a cargo ship's, barge's, or similar vessel's cargo hold. The upper part of transportation equipment unit (X) comprises a tub structure with an upper part that is open or can be opened, and where the midsection, vertically h and from a cross-sectional perspective, tapers off toward the bottom and is connected from the lower edge to the bottom part, which means that the tub structure makes it possible, first, to transport the transportation equipment containing primarily loose cargo, stacked one on top of the other, and, second, to store empty transportation equipment units on top of each other, and, at least partially, stacked in a pile. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006814 | LOGISTICS PANEL AND CONTAINERS - A logistics panel forms a side wall of a container ( | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120037619 | DEVICE FOR REDUCING LOADS ON LATCHES AND LOADS ON CARGO CONTAINERS - The invention relates to a device for reducing latch loads during the process of loading and flying air cargo containers inside cargo holds of aircraft. The device exhibits a floor plate of a cargo unit of a transport means, an edge profile, a rail bumper as well as a first damping unit. The first damping unit is situated between the edge profile and the floor plate, or between the edge profile and the rail bumper of the cargo unit. The first damping unit is designed for damping a movement by the cargo unit in a direction of movement of the cargo unit so as to reduce the loads placed on the cargo unit. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120055919 | Collapsible cargo container assembly - A collapsible cargo container assembly includes a collapsible skeleton framework defining a front, rear and opposite sides of the container assembly and includes a plurality of generally parallel ribs spaced from and generally planar to each other when the container assembly is in an open condition. A plurality of articulated braces are connected to and extend between the ribs to hold the ribs in spaced relationship in the open condition of the container assembly. The articulated braces are foldable to position the ribs in juxtaposition alongside each other in a collapsed condition of the container assembly. A flexible cover is positioned substantially about the collapsible framework and is fixed thereto for folding therewith as the framework moves back-and-forth between the open and collapsed conditions thereof. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120055920 | INDEPENDENT TANK SYSTEM FOR STORING LIQUID GAS - An independent vessel tank system for storing liquid gas on a vessel has a first tank member, a second, cylindrical tank member connected to the first tank member, a third tank member connected to the second tank member, wherein the first, second and third tank members provide a tank device for the liquid gas, a first supporting device provided between the third tank member and a hull of the vessel, for supporting the weight of the tank device, and a second supporting device at least partially provided along a periphery of the tank device, for supporting the tank device to the hull of the vessel. The second supporting device is flexible in a first direction parallel to the centre axis of the tank device, and flexible in a second direction perpendicular to the periphery of the tank device. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120061387 | CONTAINER - A container is provided, which includes a container main body having a loading space formed therein to load freight therein; a door opening/closing a freight doorway formed on one side of the container main body and including a first door of which one side is hinge-engaged with the container main body by a first hinge portion, and a second door of which one side is hinge-engaged with the other side of the first door by a second hinge portion; a slide rotation portion including a slide rail provided on the container main body, a movement member connected to the second door to slidably move along the slide rail, a link member connected to the movement member and an inner side surface of the second door to make the door rotate at 0 to 270 degrees around the first hinge portion, and a movement limit member connected between the movement member and one side of the link member to limit the movement of the link member; and a locking portion locking/unlocking the door with respect to the container main body. The capturing of freight can be originally prevented by a finished product itself without any separate locking device, and the merchantability and convenience in use can be improved through limiting of movement of a link member using the movement limit member to prevent the rattling of doors. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120085756 | SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR FLOWABLE MATERIALS - A container for shipping and storing flowable materials includes generally planar walls that form or enclose a generally-box shaped vessel for holding flowable material. The container includes a plurality of corner fittings and optionally a plurality of connecting members that provide a frame structure to support the corner fittings. The corner fittings enable the container to be lifted and to be secured to a transport platform, transport vehicle, and/or another container. The vessel walls may be composed of a material that is not as strong or as dense as the material that forms the corner fittings and/or connecting members. The vessel walls may be corrugated and/or include a support structure overlaid on their exterior surface to increase the strength of the walls. The vessel interior may contain baffles to reduce sloshing and increase the strength of the vessel walls. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120091129 | TRANSPORT FRAME - A transport frame includes a body ( | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120097670 | METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING CONCENTRATED MASS LOADS BY CONTAINER - A shipping apparatus for transporting a coil in a shipping container. The apparatus includes a saddle and a base. The saddle has angled supporting plates and lateral bars upon which said coil is placed. The saddle is placed on a base and may be releasably connected. The base is adapted to be slid while supporting the saddle and the coil, along the floor of said container to a transport position fully inside the container. When the coil, saddle, and base are in a container, the base distributes the load of the coil and the saddle to permit conventional transport of said container. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120118881 | FABRIC CLOSURE WITH AN ACCESS OPENING FOR CARGO CONTAINERS - A fabric closure, and enclosure, are provided for cargo containers, including a fabric panel formed of high-strength yarns, and a selectively closeable opening formed in the fabric panel for access therethrough, the selectively closeable opening having a substantially vertical opening, and a slide fastener for closure thereof. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120118882 | FABRIC CLOSURE WITH AN ACCESS OPENING FOR CARGO CONTAINERS - A fabric closure, and enclosure, are provided for cargo containers, including a fabric panel formed of high-strength yarns, and a pair of selectively closeable openings formed in the fabric panel for access therethrough, the selectively closeable openings having a substantially vertical opening, and a slide fastener for closure thereof. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120138604 | COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE CONTAINER - A collapsible cargo container is disclosed wherein end walls are pivoted into the container when empty and locked against the roof, and then side walls buckle via hinges into a folded configuration. The folded configuration is achieved easily with a modified spreader without the need to otherwise disassemble or deconstruct the container, leaving no loose parts or tools. The cargo container preferably constructed with an improved light weight panel that facilitates loading of the container while improving strength and reducing weight. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120181268 | REFRIGERATED FREIGHT CONTAINER - A refrigerated freight container is provided comprising thermally insulated sidewalls [ | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120234828 | Container Sidewall Connector - Presented is an improved panel and connector sidewall construction. While maintaining the benefits of standard structural panel designs, the post connector construction also achieves many benefits of traditional sheet and post designs, including simplified replacement of damaged interior panels. The design also allows for simplified replacement of the outer panels of the container while simultaneously providing an aerodynamic surface without protruding rivets. The sidewall construction also achieves the important objective of providing smooth trailer walls with minimal recesses, protrusions and snag points. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120248100 | Access shield for shipping container - The present invention is for an access shield for a shipping container, which container has a pair of doors and a plurality of supporting feet. An access shield for the shipping container is placed under the door end of the shipping container and is contained by the shipping container's weight with a pair of locking arms positioned behind the shipping container's feet to block access into a shipping container. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120248101 | INSULATED SHIPPING CONTAINER SYSTEMS, KITS AND METHODS - “Shipping container systems are provided for shipping a temperature sensitive product or payload. The systems include at least one heat transfer element and a payload container configured to hold payload therein and configured to be positioned within a shipping container; the payload container being spaced from sidewalls of the shipping container. Also included are spacers that may for example, space the payload container from one or more of the heat transfer elements. The spacers are configured to allow air to flow over surfaces of the payload container and heat transfer elements. Also included are kits that include components of the system and methods. Further provided are products that include any one or more of the described elements; and fully assembled shipping containers.” | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120261407 | Sea-land shipping comtainer slideout conversion system - A sea-land shipping container slideout conversion system, where the slideout unit generally has a floor, three walls and a roof. The slideout is mounted on a pair of vertically parallel slidable elevation members, which are slidably attached to two parallel horizontal sliding rails. The side of the container is cut out for the slideout and a ridged steel frame is welded into the cut-out. The slide rails slide in four spaced-apart roller box units that are mounted under the container between the container floor joists. The slideout unit is balanced and raised on the elevation members and slid inside of the container on the slidable rails. A plurality of seals are added to the slideout unit to seal the slideout unit to the container, both when the slideout unit is retracted and extended. When slid out of the container and lowered the slideout is locked in place outside of the container, so the floor of the slideout unit is level with the floor of the container and effectively sealed with the container. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120292310 | TRANSPORT CONTAINER - The invention relates to a transport container ( | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120298657 | IMPACT RESISTANT FREIGHT CONTAINER - The present invention relates to a freight container comprising a frame ( | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130105472 | WATER-BASED COATING SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED MOISTURE AND HEAT RESISTANCE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130105473 | WATER-BASED COATING COMPOSITIONS AND SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED SAG RESISTANCE AND RELATED METHODS | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130140303 | SHIPPING CONTAINER AND INSERT FOR THE SAME - A storage apparatus for shipping one or more articles is disclosed as well as a way of manufacturing the storage apparatus and shipping articles with the storage apparatus. The storage apparatus includes a main panel that includes at least two opposing flaps. The opposing flaps extend away from outside edges of the main panel and include an overlay portion and a folding portion. One or more tabs are included on the corners of the storage apparatus and are configured to bend upwardly to engage sidewalls of a storage container. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130180981 | COLLAPSIBLE TRANSPORT CONTAINER - A collapsible transport container | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130186889 | SHIPPING CRATE JOINT AND METHOD OF FORMING A SHIPPING CRATE - A joint for use in making a shipping crate includes a base and a pair of orthogonal channels which extend upwardly from the base and are open from above. Each channel has an inner closed end and an outer open end, and has a width, along a length of the channel between the inner and outer ends, which is greater than the width at the inner and outer ends. The channel is preferably defined by an outer wall, an inner wall, and a pair of reinforcement members located at the inner and outer ends to define the region of smaller width at each end. The reinforcement members are preferably hollow vertical members which are rectangle or square in cross-section and which extend from the inner wall towards the outer wall. Preferably, at their inner ends, the channels share a reinforcement member. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130213958 | AIR CARGO CONTAINER WITH DAMAGE RESISTANT BASE - An improved air cargo container has a base sheet attached to a base, and an enclosure which overhangs the back end of the base. Spaced apart lateral base supports are attached to the base sheet adjacent to a back end of the base sheet. The lateral base supports are parallel to each other and are also parallel to left and right sides of the base. Longitudinal base supports may be attached to the rear corners of the base sheet. The base supports provide additional stiffness to the base sheet in the highly stressed areas. The air cargo container is better designed to resist service damage. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130213959 | CONTAINER LINER SYSTEMS - A shipping container liner system for use in the shipping of bulk flowable products is described. The system comprises a specially adapted shipping container liner that is self-supporting without the need of rear-mounted rigid supportive bars to retain the liner within the shipping container during filling and discharge. The system comprises an arrangement of interior support baffles operating in conjunction with a plurality of exterior anchor straps adapted to distribute the cargo load throughout the length of the liner. A specialized hopper for unloading the bulk material is also disclosed. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130240519 | FABRIC CLOSURE WITH AN ACCESS OPENING FOR CARGO CONTAINERS - A fabric closure, and enclosure, are provided for cargo containers, including a fabric panel formed of high-strength yarns, and a selectively closeable opening formed in the fabric panel for access therethrough, the selectively closeable opening having a substantially vertical opening, and a slide fastener for closure thereof. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130270263 | HYBRID SHIPPING CONTAINER - A shipping container comprising a cradle portion, including a plurality of upright members, formed of a first material and a basket formed of a second material wherein when a first shipping container is stacked on a second shipping container the load of the first shipping container is transferred through the plurality of upright members of the second container. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130284729 | STORAGE CONTAINER - A self-contained container for storing and transporting particulate material is provided, the container including a frame, a storage cavity defined by opposing front and back walls, opposing side walls, a top wall, and a floor, each of the front and back walls, side walls, top wall and floor connected to the frame, at least one loading port in the top wall, and at least one discharge region including at least one discharge port and one sloped wall configured for removing material from the container. The discharge region and discharge port being positioned within the frame. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130284730 | Container for Transporting A Vehicle - The subject innovation relates to a container for transporting a vehicle, the container being of substantially cuboid construction with a first and a second end face, two longitudinal sides, a bottom and a top. The problem addressed by the subject innovation is that of producing a container for transporting vehicles which is suitable for transport by air or sea freight and by land, and which requires a minimized amount of space when transported empty. The vehicle should be protected from the sight of unauthorized persons and not have to be unloaded from the container even when transported in a mixed manner by land, sea and/or air. To that end, according to the subject innovation, a container is proposed, the bottom having a base element opposite which a cowl containing the second end face, the two longitudinal sides and the top can be displaced. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130292376 | Unlimited containers - My invention is to use the shipping cargo container as a fully customizable, secure enclosure to produce professional audio recording, engineering, mixing, mastering, scoring, live concert, broadcast, video recording, video editing, video production, web programming, web design, visual arts, graphic design, communications, Wi-Fi, internet, live broadcast production, vocational training, National Security surveillance, entertainment, network, television, mobile content, social media, SEO/SEM, and Cloud computing. The construction of the shipping cargo container will utilize all the standard and available construction materials. The broadcast and communications production material and components will consist of all the past, current, and future software and hardware designed to produce the aforementioned products and services. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130299489 | Sea Container that Can be Closed on All Sides - The invention relates to a sea container that can be closed on all sides, comprising a base frame, which has four corner posts, a top-side frame, and a bottom-side frame construction, wherein the corner posts are rigidly connected to the top-side frame and to the bottom-side frame construction. The bottom-side frame construction has a bearing frame, wherein installations in the container are fastened to the bearing frame and the bearing frame has tie-down means for tying down and for absorbing forces acting horizontally. Thus the invention makes it possible to accommodate installations such as a deploying device for a trailling antenna in a sea container even though traditional sea containers are unsuitable therefor. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140008358 | HEAT AND EXPLOSION RESISTANT CARGO CONTAINER - Provided herein is a blast resistant cargo container sufficiently lightweight to be practical for aircraft transport. The container includes a frame assembly and a plurality of panels. Innovative panel connections between side panels and a unique door latching system improve the weakest links of the container. The plurality of panels includes a top panel, a bottom panel, a plurality of side panels and a flexible door. The side panels and the flexible door are formed of at least one explosion resistant sheet of a flexible, high tensile strength material. Edges of the sheets are wrapped around and secured to a rod. An edge capturing rail is wrapped around the sheets over each rod. The latching mechanism involves retaining a locking rail extending from the door panel in a groove of a doorpost or door sill with a detent bar. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140008359 | EXPEDITIONARY MODULES, SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES HAVING RECONFIGURABLE MISSION CAPABILITIES PACKAGES - An expeditionary module comprises one or more mission capabilities package (MCP) carts, to provide a self-contained mission support system, such as in remote and austere environments. The exterior structure of the expeditionary module may to preferably comprise a standard shipping container. One or more MCP carts are stowable within the exterior structure, such as on a U-channel track and I-Beam rail system that runs longitudinally along the floor and ceiling of the exterior structure. The expeditionary module typically comprises a suite of standard equipment, to provide general-purpose functionality. Prior to deployment, one or more MCP carts may preferably be selected for an operation, and are loaded into the expeditionary module, via the U-channel track and I-Beam rail system. Upon arrival at the operation location, personnel readily unload the MCP carts. Additional structures allow personnel to configure one or more MCP carts and containers in a variety of configurations. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140034637 | STORAGE MODULE ADAPTER ASSEMBLY FOR MODULAR CONTAINER - A storage module adapter assembly includes adapter base plates that are two-person portable, can be installed/removed by hand, and cooperate with existing structures of existing modular cargo containers. Each adapter base plate includes various longitudinal and transverse frame members, as well as first and second longitudinal frame members on opposed sides thereof. The first longitudinal frame member has a first height, and the second longitudinal frame member has a second height, which is greater than the first height. Each of the first and second longitudinal frame members also include generally horizontal flange members extending from a top side thereof, such that when two adapter base plates are appropriately positioned side by side, the generally horizontal flange members on the adjacent sides of the two adapter base plates overlap due to the difference between the first and second heights. The adapter base plates can then be connected together by appropriate mechanisms. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140042157 | FREIGHT CONTAINER - A freight container ( | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140069912 | CONTAINER WITH SUPPORTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A container is provided with a frame including one or more support structures each having a stacking post with a thin cross-sectional shape. Multiple support structures having such stacking posts can be provided along the length of the container to enable the container to be used in a stacked configuration. The container can provide an expanded interior loadable width for increased loading flexibility and capacity, and can have recessed upper and lower handling fitting joints in order to provide stronger and space-saving connections between a header and an upper handling fitting, between the upper handling fitting and a stacking post, between the stacking post and a lower handling fitting, and/or between the lower handling fitting and a floor component. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140076889 | CONTAINER WITH SIDEWALL AND CLOSURE - A container is provided. The container includes a sidewall, a bottom closure, and a chime. The chime is coupled to a first end of the sidewall by adhesive. The bottom closure is coupled to a second end of the sidewall by adhesive. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140097181 | Freight Floor, Freight Container, Use of a Multilayer Panel to Produce a Freight Floor, and Method for Producing a Freight Floor - A freight floor having a multilayer construction and that is formed as a composite material, comprising a core layer of carbon-fibre-reinforced and/or glass-fibre-reinforced plastic and a seating layer of a metal alloy, in particular an aluminium alloy. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140103032 | AIR CARGO CONTAINER WITH MOVEABLE STEP-UP PLATFORM - An air cargo container has a rolling platform for cargo personnel to stand on. The platform may be moved horizontally as the container is loaded. A latch on the platform may be used to secure the platform into a desired position. The platform may be for example 8-20 inches higher than the floor of the container, to allow cargo personnel to conveniently step up onto to the platform, and reach the upper areas of the container. With the platform adjacent to the front or back of the container, the platform may optionally be rotated from horizontal into a vertical storage position, and then secured to a front or rear post of the container. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140131348 | STACKABLE AND COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - Structures, methods, and systems associated with a stackable and collapsible container are provided. One structure includes a stackable and collapsible container having at least four non-collapsible, load bearing vertical support members attached to vertical walls of the container and capable of supporting the weight of other containers. A top surface is included having a number of sections which include a pivotal connection to one another and which are collapsible about the pivotal connection to an interior of the container. A bottom surface is included having a number of sections which include a pivotal connection to one another and which are collapsible about the pivotal connection to an interior of the container. The top and the bottom surfaces of the container can be fixedly positioned in a number of collapsed states. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140144907 | COLLAPSIBLE FREIGHT CONTAINER - The invention relates to a collapsible freight container ( | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140166646 | SIDE CONTAINER - The side container includes one oblong under-frame; one oblong upper-frame; corner posts be installed on the four corners between under-frame and upper-frame; top surface panel, front end panel, back end panel and two side panels installed on the corner posts. The side panel has two side doors. At least one turnable locking bar should be installed on the upper area of the side door, and a latch hook should be installed on the bottom area of each locking bar. Cam keepers will be fixed on the under-frame. There is a cant hook installed between two permanent seats. When the under-frame is in a horizontal position, the cant hook is located above the latch hook. The side container can be fully open on an oblong side, while the side doors and the under-frame can still be securely locked, when the under-frame deforms downward during a full load condition. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140166647 | CONTAINER TO DELIVER BULK GRANULAR MATERIAL - A container is constructed to carry granular material from a quarry or source to the frac site. An open frame the size of a standard cargo container is constructed. An enclosed hopper is formed using flat sheet metal with bolted together perpendicular edges. The hopper is set within, and attached to, the frame. Top hatches provide for loading the hopper, and a lower sliding gate in a bottom opening provides for unloading the hopper. The bottom of the hopper is at an angle slightly above the angle of repose of the granular material carried therein. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140175089 | COLLAPSIBLE SHIPPING CONTAINER AND PROCEDURE TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE SAID CONTAINER - A container includes a typically upright structure that may be disassembled by the release of locks. The locks include a system of upper forced wedging longitudinal locks that connect to adjacent edges of the top walls and side walls of the container. Forced wedging cuneiform side locks connect the minor or head side walls to the major top walls and side walls. A method of assembly/disassembly includes a series of stages by which the locks are removed, the top wall is removed, the container's head walls are disassembled, the side walls are lowered and all these walls are overlapped on the base wall until forming a flat structure. This flat structure may be mounted again in the opposite manner, until the container is upright and forms the load housing again. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140175090 | COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE CONTAINER - A collapsible cargo container is disclosed wherein end walls are pivoted into the container when empty and locked against the roof, and then side walls buckle via hinges into a folded configuration. The folded configuration is achieved easily with a modified spreader without the need to otherwise disassemble or deconstruct the container, leaving no loose parts or tools. The cargo container preferably constructed with an improved light weight panel that facilitates loading of the container while improving strength and reducing weight. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140183186 | COLLAPSIBLE TRANSPORT CONTAINER, CONNECTING MEMBER AND METHOD TO FOLD A COLLAPSIBLE TRANSPORT CONTAINER - A collapsible transport container ( | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140183187 | ISO STANDARD-COMPLIANT CONTAINER - A container is an ISO standard-compliant container that has at least: a freight chamber in which freight is loaded; and side doors that are provided on the sides of the freight chamber in the longitudinal direction and are obtained from pairs of doors that open to the left and right from near the center of the longitudinal direction of the freight chamber. Each of the pairs of doors that configure the side doors are obtained from: sub-doors near the center; and sub-doors that are mounted to rotate freely on the sides of the freight chamber via hinges and support the sub-doors to rotate freely via hinges. The longitudinal dimension of the sub-doors is shorter than the longitudinal dimension of the sub-doors. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140190963 | INTERMODAL CONTAINER - An intermodal container comprising: a plurality of self-centering volume maximizing posts; where the width of the container is about 38 inches to about 52 inches, the length is about 44 inches to about 110 inches, and the height is about 28 inches to about 88 inches; a plurality of side support members that act as a very stiff springs that can provide shock dampening effects and reduce vibration to the interior of the container; a plurality of removable blocking and bracing members attached to support members; and where the cross-sectional area of each of the posts has more than 4 bends, where the bends are configured to provide greater strength to the posts while allowing for use of a lighter material. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140190964 | Intermodal Container - An intermodal container comprising: a first post; a first side panel attached to the first post; a second post, attached to the first side panel; a third post; a second side panel attached to the third post; a fourth post attached to the second side panel; a front panel attached to the first and fourth posts; a rear panel attached to the second and third posts; at least one shelf attached to the first, second, third, and fourth posts, and where the shelf can attach to the posts at a plurality of heights along the posts; the at least one shelf comprising: a front beam; a rear beam; a first strap bar extending from the front beam away from the shelf and a second strap bar extending from the rear beam away from the shelf. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140217092 | COMPOSITE SHEET AND CARGO CONTAINER COMPRISING SAME - This invention is directed to a non-rigid composite sheet comprising in order a first component having an areal density of from 102 to 678 gsm comprising a first fabric of filamentary yarns having a tenacity of at least 11 g/dtex and a UV and weather impervious first polymeric layer, a second component having an areal density of from 10 to 170 gsm comprising a flame resistant inorganic refractory layer adjacent to at least one protective polymeric layers, and a third component having an areal density of from 102 to 678 gsm comprising a second fabric of filamentary yarns having a tenacity of at least 11 g/dtex and an impact and scratch resistant second polymeric layer, the second fabric of the third component being adjacent to the refractory layer of the second component. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140231422 | DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR FREIGHT CONTAINER - The present disclosure provides a hinge, a freight container that includes the hinge and a freight container that includes a locking rod and optionally the hinge. The hinge includes a locking pin, a first wing, a second wing and a first hinge pin that pivotally connects the first wing to the second wing. The hinge further includes a pair of hinge lugs each having a first set of surfaces defining openings through which a second hinge pin passes and at least one of the pair of hinge lugs having a surface defining an opening through which a locking pin reversibly travels. The locking rod is mounted to the door of the freight container, where the locking rod includes a cam that can move between a first predetermined position where the cam can engage the cam keeper and a second predetermined position where the cam is disengaged from the cam keeper and can travel past the end frame of the freight container and the cam keeper as the door travels into the volume of the freight container. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140238979 | Modular Shipping Container - The present invention discloses a modular shipping container, which includes a box assembled by a front door, a rear plate, a top plate, a bottom plate and two side plates. In the modular shipping container, jacket and screw holes are provided at portions where the front door and the rear plate are connected to the side plates, so as to implement detachable connection and easy assembly of the box. In addition, in the modular shipping container, traction devices capable of being assembled are horizontally provided at the sides of the box, so that the loading and unloading operations of an operator are simplified. Meanwhile, in the modular shipping container, a lock having an inward opening function is adopted, thereby guaranteeing the safety of an operator and a cargo. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140246425 | EXPANDABLE AND COLLAPSABLE CONTAINER - A shipping container that is expandable and collapsible. The expandable and collapsible shipping container includes an upper half and a lower half. The upper half may fit over and slide onto the lower half. At least one linear actuator may be activated to apply an upward force to the upper half. The upper half thereby is pushed upward and the shipping container is expanded. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140251988 | FREIGHT CONTAINER - The present invention is directed to a freight container comprising a floor, a roof (D), and a plurality of walls comprising at least a front end wall and side walls (A). These walls (A) and roof (D) each comprise at least one panel having two surface dimensions in relation to the container. The panels comprise a fibre-reinforced wall material, comprising a first and a second outer fibre layer ( | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140263297 | Folding container - A foldable shipping container adjustable between an unfolded condition in which said container is suitable for use as a cargo container, and a folded condition for when said container is not being used to store or ship cargo. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140299596 | REVERSIBLY FOLDABLE FREIGHT CONTAINER - The present disclosure provides a reversibly foldable freight container having a roof structure, a floor structure and sidewall structures. The reversibly foldable freight container further includes a front wall and a rear wall, where the front wall includes front wall corner posts, a front door hinge on at least one of the front wall corner posts and a front door joined to the front door hinge. The rear wall includes rear wall corner posts, a hinge on the rear wall corner posts and a rear wall door joined to the hinge, where the rear wall door can pivot on the hinge to extend adjacent an exterior surface of the sidewall structure or can pivot into the volume of the reversibly foldable freight container. In an unfolded state the reversibly foldable freight container has a predefined width measured at a predetermined point on each of two of the rear wall corner posts. A plurality of jointed members in the floor structure allows the reversibly foldable freight container in an unfolded state to move toward a folded state so that the predetermined points on the rear wall corner posts do not extend beyond the predefined width of the reversibly foldable freight container in the unfolded state. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140339225 | FREIGHT CONTAINER AND METHODS OF LIFTING A FREIGHT CONTAINER - The present invention concerns a freight container. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention concerns a freight container with a length 45 ft or greater. A freight container comprises a base, a first longitudinal side, a second longitudinal side, and two end walls at opposite ends of the freight container. A first pair of lifting points is located to the first longitudinal side of the freight container and a second pair of lifting points is located to the second longitudinal side of the freight container. The first longitudinal side and second longitudinal side are 45 ft or greater in length, and each pair of lifting points is positioned inwardly spaced of the two end walls, such that the lifting points of each pair are spaced no more than 33 ft apart from each other. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140346166 | ACCESS PORT FOR CONTAINERS WITH DOORS - An access port for installation on a door of a container is disclosed in kit form, and as an installation on a container. The access port is installed on a container surface, such as a door, close to a latch, lock, handle, release or other device utilized to close and hold the container door closed from the outside. A hole is cut into the container surface. A frame having an aperture is positioned on the outside of the container such that the aperture of the frame aligns with the hole. A cover forms a door or other suitable structure on the inside of the container that closes the hole through the container. The cover can be manually transitioned between the open and closed positions from within the container. However, the cover cannot be transitioned from the closed position to the open position from outside of the container. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140353308 | SEALABLE TRANSPORT TRAILER CONTAINER WITH HINGING BAFFLES - A container for use on a dump truck style transport trailer is described, and specifically a container for transporting a fluid mixture such as a slurry or sludge is described. The container has interior hinging baffles for dividing the container into compartments and preventing the contents in the container from moving around during transport. The container has a tailgate that is connected to the baffles such that pivoting the tailgate causes the baffles to pivot. The container also includes a sealable lid that can be opened for loading contents into the container and closed for preventing spillage of the contents during transportation. A cleaning system and heating system for the container are also described. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150028025 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE COLUMN FOR A SHIPPING CONTAINER BUILDING STRUCTURE - A height adjustable column for a shipping container building structure. The height adjustable column has an upper sleeve portion, a middle sleeve portion and a lower sleeve. When the column is in the non-extended position the middle sleeve portion is fully slid within the lower and upper sleeve portions and a substantive length of the upper sleeve portion is slid within the lower sleeve portion such that ISO apertures in the middle sleeves are aligned whereby the height of the column is at a reduced height compared to that that of a standard shipping container. When the column is in the extended position locking means on the middle sleeve portion engage and lock with the corresponding slotted apertures on the lower and upper sleeve portions as to support and retain the column at a height equal to or greater than the height of a standard shipping container. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150034634 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SHIPPING CONTAINER - A height adjustable shipping container usable as a building structure. The container having vertical corner columns and at least three side walls which may be transported at a reduced height as a shipping container and expanded at the receiving end. At least some of the vertical corner columns expand in length during expansion of the reduced height shipping container. The shipping container is able to transport therein structural components, such as wall, panel, roof and even fittings to build a building structure that is the equivalent in floor area to that of at least two shipping containers. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150034635 | CONTAINER HAVING COMPOSITE WELDABLE PANEL WITH EMBEDDED DEVICES - A container includes a plurality of weldable hybrid composite panels. Each panel includes a four sided composite panel element, wherein each of the four sides defines a side edge and the composite panel element is formed of fibrous reinforcement layers encased in a resin matrix. Weldable metallic elongated edge elements extend along and are either fixed to the side edges of an outside surface of the panel element or extend from a periphery of the panel element, such that each of the weldable elongated edge elements has a profile that is the same as a profile of its respective side edge. The weldable elongated edge elements are structured to enable the composite panel to be welded at its peripheral edges. The container also includes a plurality of metal rails attached together and defining a rectangular parallelepiped frame having six sides. At least one of the plurality of weldable hybrid composite panels is welded at its edge elements to the rails of each of the six sides of the frame or to an adjacent one of the plurality of weldable hybrid composite panels. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150041461 | LIGHT-WEIGHT COMPOSITE CARGO CONTAINER AND METHOD OF USE - A lightweight cargo container and methods of use, assembly, and repair are disclosed herein. Individual panels, frame components, base, and joints may be customized with composite materials to further improve strength-to-weight ratio. Some embodiments provide for a simplified manufacturing and assembly of cargo container, through standardization, while improving cost, time-to-produce, durability, and strength-to-weight ratios. The embodiments described herein provide a significant weight savings for all cargo containers, modern present-day composite containers included. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150060440 | FRESH FOOD SHIPPING VESSEL - A fresh food shipping Vessel is described. The food shipping Vessel includes an outer protective shell, an internal insulation cage with a closing lid and a plurality of drawers. The drawers and other components are specifically designed to provide for conductive and/or convective properties within the Vessel to assist in maintaining food items at a desired temperature. Further, the food containers and ice packs are also designed to assist in the conductive and/or convective properties of the food shipping Vessel, thereby allowing for shipment of fresh food products for extended periods of time. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150069050 | AIR CARGO CONTAINER AND FLEXIBLE DOOR FOR USE IN SUCH A CONTAINER - An air cargo container comprising a skeleton structure of interconnected frame members to which are arranged face panels forming at least one wall between the frame members. At least one of the walls comprises an opening providing access to the interior of the container, whereby the opening covers substantially the complete surface area of said wall between the outermost of the frame members. Parts of the outermost frame members forming the peripheral edge of the opening are provided with connecting means for connecting a stiffening member to the peripheral edge, said stiffening member being provided to link said parts under tension. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150069051 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and way for folding a shipping container in order to improve safety and security of the shipping container. A foldable shipping container is provided having improved locking mechanisms positioned on the inside and outside of the shipping container. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150069052 | BULK MATERIAL SHIPPING CONTAINER - A bulk material shipping container in one embodiment including a pallet, a bottom compartment mounted on the pallet, a top compartment mounted on the bottom compartment and movable from a retracted position relative to the bottom compartment to an expanded position relative to the bottom compartment, a plurality of top compartment supporting assemblies configured to support the top compartment in the expanded position relative to the bottom compartment, and configured to release the top compartment from the expanded position to enable the top compartment to move downwardly into the retracted position, a material unloading assembly, a material loading assembly, and an extension assembly. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150069053 | Container Having Generally L-Shaped Slotted Tracks To Facilitate Movement of Dunnage - A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has guides containing generally L-shaped slotted tracks having horizontal and vertical portions. A plurality of dunnage supports extend between the tracks. Dunnage is suspended by the dunnage supports. The dunnage supports have narrowed portions engaged with the slotted tracks. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150083715 | OCTAGONAL CONTAINER AND PALLET THEREFOR - A shipping container comprising a bottom pallet, a sleeve and a top. At least the pallet and sleeve are octagonal in shape and the pallet has a floor engaging leg for support at each of the eight corners of the pallet. The ninth leg is located at the center of the pallet and all legs are located to allow forklift entry from any of multiple approach directions. The legs are preferably of crescentoid shape. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150129588 | REUSABLE MODULAR CONTAINMENT DEVICE FOR PROTECTING CARGO DURING SHIPMENT - The present invention provides a novel robust, reusable, modular shipping container for protecting large, fragile, odd-shaped, or high-value cargo (e.g., telecommunications cabinets, appliances and furniture) from damage during shipment. The shipping container minimizes the possibility of shipping damage due to improper handling, tip-overs, lateral collisions, or vibration. The shipping container comprises: a pallet base, a lower frame section, an upper frame section, and a top cover. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150291348 | INTERLOCKING CONTAINER - An interlocking container for intermodal transportation includes a plurality of storage chambers that are surrounded by a frame. The frame is configured to support multiple interlocking containers stacked on top of the interlocking container. Each of the storage chambers are configured to couple with a vertically adjacent storage chamber, so that materials stored within a particular storage chamber may travel to a different storage chamber. Each storage chamber uses a sealing member to couple with a vertically adjacent storage chamber to prevent loss of materials. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150298855 | STACKABLE AND COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - Structures, methods, and systems associated with a stackable and collapsible container are provided. One structure includes a stackable and collapsible container having at least four non-collapsible, load bearing vertical support members attached to vertical walls of the container and capable of supporting the weight of other containers. A top surface is included having a number of sections which include a pivotal connection to one another and which are collapsible about the pivotal connection to an interior of the container. A bottom surface is included having a number of sections which include a pivotal connection to one another and which are collapsible about the pivotal connection to an interior of the container. The top and the bottom surfaces of the container can be fixedly positioned in a number of collapsed states. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150307269 | AIR CARGO CONTAINER COMPRISING AN INTERMEDIATE ELEMENT - The object of the invention is an air cargo container ( | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150344223 | CONTAINER COMPRISING CORNER MEMBER INCORPORATING LOCK UNIT - A container for transporting cargo includes: a corner member that is disposed at a lower corner of the container and includes an inner space and a bottom hole that is formed in a lower end portion of the corner member to communicate with the inner space; and a locking unit that is used to fasten two adjacent containers when a plurality of the containers are stacked in multiple stages, is movable between a storage position at which the locking unit is stored in the inner space of the corner member and a use position at which the locking unit protrudes to the outside through the bottom hole of the corner member, and fastens the two adjacent containers at the use position. The locking unit may be housed and easily stored in the inner space of the corner member to reduce the risk of being lost during storage. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150375929 | THERMAL BOX AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM - This disclosure relates to a system and method for insulating a mill product during a transporting and storing process. The system includes a platform, an insulated enclosure, and an actuator system. The platform is capable of supporting the insulated enclosure and the mill product. The insulated enclosure includes a first clamshell enclosure member and a second clamshell enclosure member supported on the platform. Each enclosure member has an open position and a closed position. When each enclosure member is in the open position, the mill product supported on the platform within the enclosure may be accessed. When each enclosure member is in the closed position, the mill product is thermally insulated within the enclosure. The actuator system can move the clamshell enclosures between their open and closed positions. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160016728 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTION OF FLOORINGS IN SHIPPING CONTAINERS - An exemplary approach for protecting floorings in containers may utilize a first ledger attached to an upper portion of a first support beam associated with a foundational base assembly. A portion of the first ledger may protrude outward in a first horizontal direction from the upper portion of the first support beam. A second ledger may be attached to an upper portion of a second support beam next to the first support beam. A portion of the second ledger may protrude outward in a second horizontal direction from the upper portion of the second support beam. The second horizontal direction may face the first horizontal direction. A support panel may be placed on top of the portion of the first ledger and the portion of the second ledger. The support panel may have a length proximate to a distance between the first support beam and the second support beam. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160039603 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER FOR CONSOLIDATED LOAD TRANSPORTATION AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR COLLAPSING - Collapsible container for use in marine and overland consolidated-load transportation, which can be collapsed and deployed using simple means external thereto, and stacked in the collapsed state. The container comprises, as basic elements: a floor; a ceiling; a rear panel; a front panel formed by an external structural pre-frame and a pair of doors secured to the pre-frame with hinges; side walls formed by an upper collapsible lateral panel, a lower collapsible lateral panel and a central element as a connected by means of hinges. The container has sliding bolt mechanisms for locking the front and rear panels to the ceiling, lateral anchoring devices for securing said panels to the side walls and hinged couplings at the remaining connections between the basic elements, which hinged couplings allow the container to be collapsed by folding down, first, the front and rear panels onto the floor and then by collapsing the side walls, in bellows fashion, towards the inside of the container, and allow the container to be deployed by carrying out these steps in reverse. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160046441 | FABRIC CLOSURE WITH AN ACCESS OPENING FOR CARGO CONTAINERS - A fabric closure, and enclosure, are provided for cargo containers, including a fabric panel formed of high-strength yams, and a pair of selectively closeable openings formed in the fabric panel for access therethrough, the selectively closeable openings having a substantially vertical opening, and a slide fastener for closure thereof. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160075509 | DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR FREIGHT CONTAINER - The present disclosure provides a hinge, a freight container that includes the hinge and a freight container that includes a locking rod and optionally the hinge. The hinge includes a locking pin, a first wing, a second wing and a first hinge pin that pivotally connects the first wing to the second wing. The hinge further includes a pair of hinge lugs each having a first set of surfaces defining openings through which a second hinge pin passes and at least one of the pair of hinge lugs having a surface defining an opening through which a locking pin reversibly travels. The locking rod is mounted to the door of the freight container, where the locking rod includes a cam that can move between a first predetermined position where the cam can engage the cam keeper and a second predetermined position where the cam is disengaged from the cam keeper and can travel past the end frame of the freight container and the cam keeper as the door travels into the volume of the freight container. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160083176 | STACKED COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and way for folding a shipping container in order to improve space utilization when in a folded condition. As a result of the container design, less vertical space is occupied in the folded condition thereby allowing an additional folded container to be stacked in an assembly of folded containers when compared to the prior art designs. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160101931 | MODULAR SHIPPING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A cargo container system, comprising: a base; at least four end frame supports attached substantially perpendicular to the base and having a substantially closed square portion with four sides and having outer extensions extending from two of the four sides and an additional support extending from the junction of the remaining two of the four sides of the substantially closed square portion, the additional support having two substantially L-shaped portions that are substantially parallel to the outer extensions and each of the at least four end frame supports having a corner support that is substantially parallel to the junction; at least three panels having two S-shaped ends, with at least one S-shaped end interposed between one of the two substantially L-Shaped portions; at least three rectangular frames removably attached to a corner support; a top; at least one door attached to one of the outer extensions. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160114968 | EXPANDABLE MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT CONTAINER - The present invention relates to the field of ISO containers that are adjustable lengthwise, and more specifically to an optimised use of such adjustable ISO containers. This invention, and the claims related to same, were the subject of a patent application filed in France in late May 2013 by the same applicant and inventor, Mr. Mohamed Sahbi Miled. FIG. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160122124 | REVERSIBLY FOLDABLE FREIGHT CONTAINER - The present disclosure provides a reversibly foldable freight container having a roof structure, a floor structure and sidewall structures. The reversibly foldable freight container further includes a front wall and a rear wall, where the front wall includes front wall corner posts, a front door hinge on at least one of the front wall corner posts and a front door joined to the front door hinge. The rear wall includes rear wall corner posts, a hinge on the rear wall corner posts and a rear wall door joined to the hinge, where the rear wall door can pivot on the hinge to extend adjacent an exterior surface of the sidewall structure or can pivot into the volume of the reversibly foldable freight container. In an unfolded state the reversibly foldable freight container has a predefined width measured at a predetermined point on each of two of the rear wall corner posts. A plurality of jointed members in the floor structure allows the reversibly foldable freight container in an unfolded state to move toward a folded state so that the predetermined points on the rear wall corner posts do not extend beyond the predefined width of the reversibly foldable freight container in the unfolded state. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160137404 | Cargo Shipping Container with Top-Access Roof Cover - An intermodal transport container comprising a rectangular frame having enclosed sides, a floor, a top-access roof cover including a retractable roof panel assembly, a first end closure, and an opposing end closure collectively forming an enclosed interior volume for transporting bulk material. The top-access hinged roof cover includes a robust roof panel hinge system that engages with the roof panel assembly. The roof panel opens in accordance with a two stage process: initially having a linear motion where a member of the roof panel hinge system engages with a support beam of the roof panel assembly and a second stage where the roof panel rotates in accordance with the pivotal motion of the hinge of the roof panel hinge system. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160145039 | MODULAR SHIPPING CONTAINER, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A modular shipping container, comprising: an enclosure having a base opposed and spaced from a roof, each of the base and roof coupled to respective ends of opposed and spaced left and right side walls and to opposed and spaced front and back walls, the front and back walls having front and back door openings formed therein, respectively; and, front and back doors sized for mounting over the front and back door openings, respectively, to selectively close the front and back door openings; wherein the front door opening and the front door are smaller than the back door opening and the back door, respectively, whereby the front door is passable through the back door opening. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160145040 | MODULAR SHIPPING CONTAINER HAVING HINGED DOORS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A modular shipping container, comprising: an enclosure having a base opposed and spaced from a roof, each of the base and roof coupled to respective ends of opposed and spaced left and right side walls and to opposed and spaced front and back walls, the front and back walls having front and back door openings formed therein, respectively; and, front doors and back doors mounted to the front and back walls, respectively, and operable to selectively open and close the front and back door openings; wherein the front door opening and the front doors are smaller than the back door opening and the back doors, respectively, whereby the front doors are openable at least ninety degrees through a back door opening-sized access. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160251153 | Novel Collapsible Container | 09-01-2016 |
| 20170234487 | VACUUM HEAT-INSULATING MATERIAL, AND HEAT-INSULATING CONTAINER, DWELLING WALL, TRANSPORT MACHINE, HYDROGEN TRANSPORT TANKER, AND LNG TRANSPORT TANKER EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM HEAT-INSULATING MATERIAL | 08-17-2017 |
