US3924871A
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Skid for transporting sheet material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-01-13
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1995-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A reusable shipping skid for transporting arcuate shaped loads. The skid has a unitized construction including a plurality of parallel runners interconnected at their opposite ends by a pair of cross members which are removably and adjustably positionable on the runners to accommodate loads of different length. An upstanding support having an arcuate plate is removably mounted at the center of the runners for supporting the curved underside of the load. The skid is adapted for movement through muddy or sandy terrain at a job site and can be easily disassembled for compact return shipment.
Inventors
- 👤 Miles H Mesenbring
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:14
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B13/00; B62B13/16; B62B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A skid for supporting an arcuate shaped load for transport comprising a plurality of longitudinal runners, means at opposite ends of said runners for releasably connecting said runners together in spaced parallel relation, means associated with each of said connecting means for engaging an end of a load supported on said skid, and an arcuate shaped support removably mounted at the center of said runners for supporting a curved underside of said load.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A skid for supporting an arcuate shaped load for transport comprising a plurality of longitudinal runners, means at opposite ends of said runners for releasably connecting said runners together in spaced parallel relation, means associated with each of said connecting means for engaging an end of a load supported on said skid, and an arcuate shaped support removably mounted at the center of said runners for supporting a curved underside of said load.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The skid of claim 1 in which said connecting means releasably engages an upper side of said runners so that said skid is supported solely by said runners for sliding movement in the longitudinal direction of said runners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The skid of claim 2 in which said runners each comprise a bottom wooden rail and an upper metal channel removably secured to said rail.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The skid of claim 1 in which said connecting means and said means for engaging each end of said load is a unitary member that is adjustably positionable longitudinally along said runners for accommodating loads of different length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The skid of claim 4 in which each of said connecting means includes an elongated angle member having one flange inclined to the horizontal for supporting an end of said load and a secOnd vertically disposed flange for protecting the end of said load.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The skid of claim 5 in which a vertical plate is mounted at opposite ends of each of said angle members for retaining a load mounted on said skid against lateral sliding movement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
The skid of claim 5 in which said angle member has a support angle secured to the underside of said inclined flange, said support angle having a horizontal leg, a lug mounted in depending fashion from said horizontal leg, a plate fixed to the upper side of said runner channel, said plate having an elongated open ended slot for receiving said lug to removably and ajustably secure said angle member to said runner.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
The skid of claim 1 in which said arcuate support includes a downwardly curved sheet, a plurality of sleeves mounted in depending fashion from said curved sheet, a support post mounted in upstanding relation on at least some of said runner channels, and said arcuate sheet support sleeves each being positionable onto a respective one of said channel posts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The skid of claim 8 in which said arcuate sheet is flexible to conform to the underside of a curved load mounted thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The skid of claim 8 in which said arcuate support is vertically adjustable on said channel posts.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The skid of claim 1 in which at least one of said runners has a hitch at an end thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The skid of claim 5 including a plurality of channels secured to the vertical flange of each said elongated angle member, and an extension rod removably supportable in a vertical plane in each of said channels.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
The skid of claim 12 in which said runner plate extends partially below each of said channels for supporting said extension rod therein and for permitting said rod to be forced out of said channel from the underside thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
122 words
The skid of claim 1 in which each said connecting means includes an elongated angle member having one flange inclined to the horizontal for supporting an end of said load and a second vertically disposed flange for protecting the end of said load, means releasably engaging the underside of said angle member to the upper side of said runners, said angle members being adjustably positionable in the longitudinal direction of said runners for accommodating loads of different length, said arcuate support including a downwardly curved sheet, a plurality of sleeves mounted in depending fashion from said curved sheet, and a support post mounted in upstanding relation on at least some of said runners for removably supporting the sleeves of said arcuate support.
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) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |