US4034866A
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Hanger support structure for shipping container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-04
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Granted: 1977-07-12
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Expires: 1995-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A hanger support structure for a shipping container including a pair of struts; a pair of clips for receiving and extending above the top end of each of the struts, respectively; the part of each of the clips extending above the struts forming an engaging portion; each of the clips having a back wall, two side walls adjoining the back wall and two keying segments joined to the side walls and forming a part of the front wall; a cross-bar having a locking portion at each end including a pair of mortices on opposite sides of the cross-bar for engaging the keying segments with the locking portion which is received in the engaging portion of the clip; and adhesive means on the back of each of the struts for fastening each of the struts to a portion of a shipping container.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard J. Beckwith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B61/00; A47B61/003; B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/18; B65D85/185; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/46; Y10T403/4602
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A hanger support structure for a shipping container comprising: a pair of struts; a pair of clips for receiving and extending above the top end of each of said struts, respectively; the part of each said clip extending above a said strut forming an engaging portion; each of said clips having a back wall, two side walls, joining said back wall, two keying segments joined to said side walls and forming a part of a front wall; a cross-bar having a locking portion at each end including a pair of mortises on opposite sides of said cross-bar for engaging said keying segments with said locking portion which is received in said engaging portion of said clip; each said clip including a recess in the lower portion of its back wall of the same shape and size as a said locking portion; and adhesive means on the back of each said strut for fastening each said strut to a portion of a shipping container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A hanger support structure for a shipping container comprising: a pair of struts; a pair of clips for receiving and extending above the top end of each of said struts, respectively; the part of each said clip extending above a said strut forming an engaging portion; each of said clips having a back wall, two side walls, joining said back wall, two keying segments joined to said side walls and forming a part of a front wall; a cross-bar having a locking portion at each end including a pair of mortises on opposite sides of said cross-bar for engaging said keying segments with said locking portion which is received in said engaging portion of said clip; each said clip including a recess in the lower portion of its back wall of the same shape and size as a said locking portion; and adhesive means on the back of each said strut for fastening each said strut to a portion of a shipping container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The hanger support structure of claim 1 in which said clip includes an inwardly directed dimpled area along said lower edge on the upper border of said recess for limiting downward motion of said clip on a said strut.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
A clip for receiving a strut, cross-bar and hold-down bar of a support structure for a shipping container, comprising: a back wall; two side walls joined to said back wall; two keying segments joined to said side walls and forming part of a front wall; said clip including a lower portion for receiving a strut and an upper engaging portion for receiving said bars; and a locking tab extending outward from said back wall; said clip including a recess in the lower portion of its back wall of the same shape and size as said locking tab.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
97 words
A clip for receiving a strut, cross-bar and hold-down bar of a support structure for a shipping container, comprising: a back wall; two side walls joined to said back wall; two keying segments joined to said side walls and forming part of a front wall; said clip including a lower portion for receiving a strut and an upper engaging portion for receiving said bars; and a locking tab extending outward from said back wall; said clip including a recess in the lower portion of its back wall of the same shape and size as said locking tab.
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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) | 1980-07-11 | 1981-01-10 | 1981-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-11 | 1985-01-10 | 1985-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-11 | 1989-01-10 | 1989-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |