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US4209887A
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Sectional multi-purpose cargo container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-09
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Granted: 1980-07-01
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Expires: 1998-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A multi-purpose cargo shipping container having provision for optional individual unit use or plural interlocked use. On the one hand the individual unit may be utilized for carrying relatively high density cargo, while on the other, a pair of interlocked units forming a container may carry low package density cargo. The units are modular to permit more efficient utilization of the cargo stowing area in ships, rail cars and motor carriers.
Inventors
- 👤 George D. Saunders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D88/00; B65D88/02; B65D88/12; B65D88/122; B65D88/124; B65D88/126; B65D88/005; B65D88/121; B65D90/00; B65D90/0006; B65D2590/00; B65D2590/0008; B65D2590/0016; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53687
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
266 words
A device for fastening two opened topped shipping containers together in an opposed facing relationship at their corners which comprises in combination two hollow cuboid members which are each affixed to a corner of a separate said shipping container whereby when such shipping containers are secured togther the outward faces of said two cuboid members are in engagement, matching openings in each said cuboid member, a removable elongated locking member received in both said cuboid members which extends through said openings and is received in the hollow interiors of said engaging cuboid members whereby opposite ends of said locking member are both in engagement with interior surfaces of said cuboid members opposite their respective said openings, each said cuboid member including shoulder means adjacent its respective opening, a pair of dogs extending normally from said locking member adapted upon being turned about the longitudinal axis of the locking member to be brought into engagement with said shoulders thereby clamping and securing said cuboid members together in said engagement, and means provided on said locking member for turning said locking member when said cuboid members are in said agreement, said turning means comprising apertures having a common longitudinal axis in said dogs, a tool in combination with the device having protrusions adapted to be received in said apertures, said protrusions extending towards each other from connecting supporting members, elongated means being provided for moving said supporting members relative to each other whereby the distance separating said protrusions can be increased and decreased within predetermined limits, and handle means extending normally from said elongated means opposite said protrusions.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
266 words
A device for fastening two opened topped shipping containers together in an opposed facing relationship at their corners which comprises in combination two hollow cuboid members which are each affixed to a corner of a separate said shipping container whereby when such shipping containers are secured togther the outward faces of said two cuboid members are in engagement, matching openings in each said cuboid member, a removable elongated locking member received in both said cuboid members which extends through said openings and is received in the hollow interiors of said engaging cuboid members whereby opposite ends of said locking member are both in engagement with interior surfaces of said cuboid members opposite their respective said openings, each said cuboid member including shoulder means adjacent its respective opening, a pair of dogs extending normally from said locking member adapted upon being turned about the longitudinal axis of the locking member to be brought into engagement with said shoulders thereby clamping and securing said cuboid members together in said engagement, and means provided on said locking member for turning said locking member when said cuboid members are in said agreement, said turning means comprising apertures having a common longitudinal axis in said dogs, a tool in combination with the device having protrusions adapted to be received in said apertures, said protrusions extending towards each other from connecting supporting members, elongated means being provided for moving said supporting members relative to each other whereby the distance separating said protrusions can be increased and decreased within predetermined limits, and handle means extending normally from said elongated means opposite said protrusions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said supporting members are connected by rivet means so as to be rotatable relative to each other in a scissor-like movement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device in accordance with claim 2, wherein there are two said elongated means, one for each supporting member, each said elongated means including a said handle means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said protrusions are rigidly secured to said supporting members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein at least two shoulders are provided in each said cuboid member and two pairs of dogs are provided on said locking member for cooperation therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said shipping containers have substantially the same dimensions.
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) | 1983-07-01 | 1983-12-31 | 1984-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-01 | 1987-12-31 | 1988-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-01 | 1991-12-31 | 1992-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |