US3735713A
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Cargo transporting device
Assignee: Pullman Inc
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Filing: 1972-03-23
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1992-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A cargo transporting device which comprises a platform and frame assembly having at longitudinally opposite ends bulkheads, which in an upright position relative to the base, permit the handling and transporting of cargo secured to the platform. In another adaptation the bulkheads are movable in a hinged relation outwardly from the opposite ends of the platform and then are slidable horizontally underneath the frame to provide a different configuration providing for the handling of another type of cargo.
Inventors
- 👤 J Glassmeyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D88/00; B65D88/02; B65D88/12; B65D88/129; B65D88/52; B65D88/522; B65D90/00; B65D90/0026; B65D2585/00; B65D2585/68; B65D2585/6802; B65D2585/686; B65D2585/6867
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A transporting device comprising a platform having a frame including a horizontal load supporting surface, a bulkhead at eAch of the opposite ends of said frame, each bulkhead including a wall, having laterally spaced side members, brace members connected to said bulkheads and to said frame for supporting said bulkheads in one position vertically and extending upwardly with respect to said surface, means providing for movement of said bulkheads to a second position relative to said frame beneath and substantially parallel to said supporting surface, said means including tracks on said frame extending substantially parallel to said surface and inwardly from opposite ends of said frame, slide means on said bulkheads engageable with said tracks and means hingedly connecting said bulkheads to said frame whereby said bulkheads may be hingedly rotated from said first position to a relatively horizontal position and thereupon being slidably movable on said tracks to said second position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A transporting device comprising a platform having a frame including a horizontal load supporting surface, a bulkhead at eAch of the opposite ends of said frame, each bulkhead including a wall, having laterally spaced side members, brace members connected to said bulkheads and to said frame for supporting said bulkheads in one position vertically and extending upwardly with respect to said surface, means providing for movement of said bulkheads to a second position relative to said frame beneath and substantially parallel to said supporting surface, said means including tracks on said frame extending substantially parallel to said surface and inwardly from opposite ends of said frame, slide means on said bulkheads engageable with said tracks and means hingedly connecting said bulkheads to said frame whereby said bulkheads may be hingedly rotated from said first position to a relatively horizontal position and thereupon being slidably movable on said tracks to said second position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1, said brace members being disconnectible to provide for movement of said bulkhead between said first and second positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1, said side members comprising corner posts having container brackets at opposite ends thereof adapted to be engaged by hoisting means in either of said positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1, said frame including: horizontally extending laterally spaced beams having vertical webs, said tracks being disposed on said webs, and said slide means being supported on said tracks outwardly from said webs whereby in said second position said side members of said bulkheads are disposed outwardly of said webs and said bulkhead walls extend horizontally beneath said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention in accordance with claim 4, said slide means comprising at least a pair of rollers spaced adjacent opposite ends of said posts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1, said brace members extending diagonally in the first position of said bulkheads, means hingedly supporting said brace members on said bulkheads, and quick disconnect means connecting said brace members to said frame to provide for movement of said bulkheads between said positions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention in accordance with claim 4, including apertures in one of said webs aligned horizontally with apertures in said other webs for providing access for the forks of a fork lift truck.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1, said hinged connecting means comprising pivot members on said frame projecting from opposite sides thereof, said bulkhead side members including first openings in engagement with said pivot members, during said second position of said frame, said first openings being disposed adjacent first ends of said side members, said side members including second openings adjacent opposite ends of said side members, and said second openings being in engagement with said pivot members during the first position of said bulkheads.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention in accordance with claim 8, said pivot members being disengaged from said openings and retractable into said frame to provide for movement of said bulkheads between said positions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention in accordance with claim 9, said pivot members comprising spring biased pins normally urging said pins into said engaged position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1, at least one of said bulkhead walls comprising a plurality of removable panels which upon removal provide an opening in said wall to facilitate end loading of said device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention in accordance with claim 6, including means supporting said brace members on said frame on opposite sides thereof in the second position of said bulkheads.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |