US3850112A
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Filler device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-13
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1991-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A reusable filler device for preventing shifting or other movement of cargo within a railroad car, a truck and the like during transit or storage. The filler device includes at least one slotted and horizontally disposed support member which includes a surface adapted to abut the sides of the cargo adjacent the interface of two stacked items thereof. The horizontal filler member is supported by interconnecting vertical support members which are adapted to contact the floor of the car to maintain the horizontal member in proper position. A plurality of intermediate elements are disposed in interconnection with the horizontal member wherein both the intermediate elements and the vertical support elements include vertical disposed surfaces adapted to abut the sidewall of the car for stabilization of the load.
Inventors
- 👤 R Jaski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:04
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/135; B61; B61D; B61D45/00; B61D45/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
248 words
A filler device to prevent lateral movement of a load having a plurality of stacked items lying on a horizontal support surface within a transporting vehicle by plugging the space between a lateral side of the load and the sidewall of the transporting vehicle comprising a horizontal disposed U-shaped means having a pair of arms and a base creating a bearing surface substantially contacting at least a pair of items adjacent the interface between two of the stacked items and extending along the longitudinal axis thereof in confrontation to a lateral wall of a load, a plurality of vertical support members respectively having at least one longitudinal edge and a base surface adapted to confront the sidewall of a transporting vehicle carrying the load, said arms of the U-shaped means and the edge of the plurality of support members each including complimentary attachment means adapted to integrally interconnect the U-shaped means and the plurality of support members to plug the space between the load and the transporting vehicle for stabilization of the load therein, said support members having a lower end in bearing contact with the horizontal support surface of the transporting vehicle to provide substantially sole vertical support of the U-shaped means, a plurality of vertical elements having a U-shaped configuration and having a length less than the length of the vertical support member and said vertical elements having a bearing surface to contact the sidewall of the transporting vehicle to provide additional support of the load.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
248 words
A filler device to prevent lateral movement of a load having a plurality of stacked items lying on a horizontal support surface within a transporting vehicle by plugging the space between a lateral side of the load and the sidewall of the transporting vehicle comprising a horizontal disposed U-shaped means having a pair of arms and a base creating a bearing surface substantially contacting at least a pair of items adjacent the interface between two of the stacked items and extending along the longitudinal axis thereof in confrontation to a lateral wall of a load, a plurality of vertical support members respectively having at least one longitudinal edge and a base surface adapted to confront the sidewall of a transporting vehicle carrying the load, said arms of the U-shaped means and the edge of the plurality of support members each including complimentary attachment means adapted to integrally interconnect the U-shaped means and the plurality of support members to plug the space between the load and the transporting vehicle for stabilization of the load therein, said support members having a lower end in bearing contact with the horizontal support surface of the transporting vehicle to provide substantially sole vertical support of the U-shaped means, a plurality of vertical elements having a U-shaped configuration and having a length less than the length of the vertical support member and said vertical elements having a bearing surface to contact the sidewall of the transporting vehicle to provide additional support of the load.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The filler device of claim 1 wherein the vertical support members includes a U-shaped cross-section configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The filler device of claim 1 wherein the attachment means comprises complimentary elongated slots on the U-shaped means and the plurality of vertical support members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The filler device of claim 1 wherein the horizontally disposed U-shaped means is an elongated U-shaped member adapted to extend along the horizontal dimension of the load.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The filler device of claim 4 wherein the plurality of vertical support members includes a pair of members interconnected adjacent a respective end of the elongated U-shaped member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The filler device of claim 1 wherein the horizontally disposed U-shaped means and the plurality of elements include complimentary slot means for integrally interconnecting the U-shaped means and each of the plurality of elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The filler device of claim 6 wherein said at least one surface of the bearing surface means includes a flat elongated surface oriented in a substantially vertical plane.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
180 words
A filler device to prevent lateral movement of a load lying on a horizontal support surface within a transporting vehicle by plugging the space between a lateral side of the load and the sidewall of the transporting vehicle comprising a horizontally disposed U-shaped means having a pair of arms and a base creating a bearing surface extending along the longitudinal axis thereof in confrontation to a lateral wall of a load, a plurality of vertical support memBers respectively having at least one longitudinal edge and a base surface adapted to confront the sidewall of a transporting vehicle carrying the load, said arms of the U-shaped means and the edge of the plurality of support members each including complimentary attachment means adapted to integrally interconnect the U-shaped means and the plurality of support members to plug the space between the load and the transporting vehicle for stabilization of the load therein, and said support members having a lower end in bearing contact with the horizontal support surface of the transporting vehicle to provide substantially sole vertical support of the U-shaped means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
180 words
A filler device to prevent lateral movement of a load lying on a horizontal support surface within a transporting vehicle by plugging the space between a lateral side of the load and the sidewall of the transporting vehicle comprising a horizontally disposed U-shaped means having a pair of arms and a base creating a bearing surface extending along the longitudinal axis thereof in confrontation to a lateral wall of a load, a plurality of vertical support memBers respectively having at least one longitudinal edge and a base surface adapted to confront the sidewall of a transporting vehicle carrying the load, said arms of the U-shaped means and the edge of the plurality of support members each including complimentary attachment means adapted to integrally interconnect the U-shaped means and the plurality of support members to plug the space between the load and the transporting vehicle for stabilization of the load therein, and said support members having a lower end in bearing contact with the horizontal support surface of the transporting vehicle to provide substantially sole vertical support of the U-shaped means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |