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Container stowing system
Assignee: PECK AND HALE Inc
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Filing: 1971-07-02
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1991-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A freight container stowage system employing bracket member and post combinations secured to the ship and adjacent containers, and cross beams between specified tiers of the containers with their opposite ends lashed to the brackets, thereby reducing the number of connections required to secure the load, eliminating climbing along the face of the containers to position the lashings and reducing the number of men and the time required to secure an assemblage of containers arranged one, two or three tiers in height and placed either on a hatch cover or on the deck of the ship.
Inventors
- 👤 W Strecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:57
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B25/00; B63B25/28; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/69; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32008; Y10T403/32041; Y10T403/32049; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32426; Y10T403/32442; Y10T403/59; Y10T403/597
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
In a system for stowing multiple tiers of containers as deck cargo, wherein, a. the containers have at each corner thereof a corner fitting rigidly attached thereto and formed with an outward opening on each face of the container; and b. means are provided for engaging said corner fittings through said openings for interconnecting adjacent containers both vertically in tiers and horizontally, the improvement in combination therewith which comprises: c. bracket members mounted to a base and capable of engaging a side portion of at least one of the containers forming at least part of a first tier, said bracket members extending in engaging relation at least with said first tier container from the lower portion thereof to the lower portion of a container forming at least part of a second tier; d. means for securing each of said bracket members to said base in a manner which permits pivotal movement thereof about vertical and horizontal axes; e. means for securing the upper portion of each bracket member to the corner fittings of the containers forming part of the first and second tiers such that the containers are restrained from substantial horizontal movements; and f. means for restraining each of said bracket members from rotation thereof about either said vertical or said horizontal axes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
In a system for stowing multiple tiers of containers as deck cargo, wherein, a. the containers have at each corner thereof a corner fitting rigidly attached thereto and formed with an outward opening on each face of the container; and b. means are provided for engaging said corner fittings through said openings for interconnecting adjacent containers both vertically in tiers and horizontally, the improvement in combination therewith which comprises: c. bracket members mounted to a base and capable of engaging a side portion of at least one of the containers forming at least part of a first tier, said bracket members extending in engaging relation at least with said first tier container from the lower portion thereof to the lower portion of a container forming at least part of a second tier; d. means for securing each of said bracket members to said base in a manner which permits pivotal movement thereof about vertical and horizontal axes; e. means for securing the upper portion of each bracket member to the corner fittings of the containers forming part of the first and second tiers such that the containers are restrained from substantial horizontal movements; and f. means for restraining each of said bracket members from rotation thereof about either said vertical or said horizontal axes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A system for stowing multiple tiers of containers as deck cargo according to claim 1 in which beams extend crosswise of the containers between the second and third tiers at the center of said tiers and at the opposite ends thereof, and deck lash means is connected at its upper end to each of said beams.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A system for stowing multiple tiers of containers as deck cargo according to claim 2 wherein said lash means is connected at its lower end to the lower portion of the adjacent bracket member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A system for stowing multiple tiers of containers as deck cargo according to claim 3 in which the lower end of said lash means is connected to the adjacent bracket member by a quick buckle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
A system for stowing multiple tiers of containers as deck cargo according to claim 1 in which posts for supporting bracket members are mounted on the deck and each bracket member is connected to its associated post by a double hinge, said hinge being adapted to permit vertical and horizontal pivotal movement for the bracket about vertical and horizontal axes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A system for stowing multiple tiers of containers as deck cargo according to claim 5 in which the lower ends of the posts are welded to the deck, and the tops of the posts are located at an elevation near that of the top of the hatch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
69 words
A system for stowing multiple tiers of containers as deck cargo according to claim 5 in which each of the posts is hollow and has a short vertical shaft therein affording the vertical pivot for the bracket member, said shaft having at its upper end a horizontal joint pivotally connecting the bracket member with the post so as to permit rotation of the bracket member about a horizontal axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A system for stowing multiple tiers of containers as deck cargo according to claim 5 in which the posts project below the deck and are welded to its lower surface thereby supporting the bracket at substantially the upper surface of the deck.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
A system for stowing multiple tiers of containers as deck cargo according to claim 1 further comprising means for securing the upper end portion of each bracket megber to the upper portion of the container of the first tier and to the lower portion of the container of the second tier.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
64 words
A system for stowing multiple tiers of containers as deck cargo according to claim 1 in which each bracket member has a foot portion projecting from its base, said foot portion having two spaced stacker keys projecting vertically therefrom, the corner of the adjacent first tier container resting on said foot portion and having an opening therein for receiving one of said stacker keys.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
A system for stowing multiple tiers of containers as deck cargo according to claim 9 in which the upper end portion of the bracket member is connected to said adjacent containers by a double stacker plate having upwardly and downwardly projecting key members engaging corner fittings on the second and first tier containers respectively.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
95 words
A system for stowing multiple tiers of containers as deck cargo according to claim 1 in which each of said bracket members has a foot member extending horizontally beyond its inner face, said foot member having a central division plate interconnecting its upper surface with the surface of said inner face, and also having a key member extending upwardly on at least one side of said plate for receiving the opening in the corner fitting of a container, said division plate serving to guide the corner of said container into position on said foot member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
62 words
A system for stowing containers as deck cargo according to claim 1 but including only two tiers of containers, and in which beams extend crosswise of the containers between said tiers at the center of said tiers and at the opposite end thereof, and said system further including means for releasably securing the opposite ends of said beams to said bracket members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
A system for stowing containers as deck cargo according to claim 13 wherein said securing means includes a crosswise slot near each end of each of said beams in which is received the upper end portion of the adjacent bracket member.
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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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |