Freight accommodation on freight carrier inventions 10/09

20090257840 - Frame stacking methods and spacers: A method and apparatus for increasing the volumetric efficiency with which automotive vehicle frames are stacked on a carrier such as a railroad flat car. Frames are alternately reversed end-for-end and/or laterally offset from one another and may be longitudinally angled and internested between adjacent stacks. Twin sheet molded HDPE... Agent: Young Basile

20090257841 - Boat latch: whereby as a boat is guided into position against the roller mount assembly a rotation of said kicker arm may be induced by pressure exerted against the roller by a boat to thereby activate the locking pin at a position wherein the locking pin engages the bow ring to thereby... Agent: John E. Vandigriff

20090252568 - Automatic securing device for cargo containers: The present invention provides a device for automatically engaging a cargo container on a platform or transporting vehicle. The device comprises a pair of hooks to vertically restrain the container and a pair of stop plates to laterally restrain the container. The hooks are normally in an engaged position and... Agent: Brouillette & Partners

20090252569 - System for securing containers with multiple embodiments: A system for locking and unlocking containers to transport modes and other containers comprises an actuating unit in an upper corner fitting of a container, a mechanical connecting means connected to the actuating unit, and guides to route the connecting means from the actuating unit to a rotatable locking leg... Agent: Peter Walker

20090245962 - Chock strap retainer for auto-rack railroad car vehicle wheel chock: A vehicle wheel chock strap retainer that provides that different straps of different dimensions will remain securely affixed to a torque tube of a wheel chock when the chock strap retainer is inserted into the torque tube.... Agent: K&l Gates LLP

20090245963 - Seat strap: Embodiments of a seat strap configured to secure objects disposed on a seat of a vehicle are provided. The seat strap may be an integral part of the vehicle seat, or an accessory. In one embodiment, a vehicle seat is provided that includes an object restraining seat strap. The vehicle... Agent: Patterson & Sheridan L.l.p. Nj Office

20090245964 - Metal coil securing apparatus and method: A metal coil securing device is disclosed including a coil cover adapted to encompass a metal coil and a plurality of tie down straps affixed to the coil cover, with each tie down secured along a portion of its length to the coil cover such that each tie down has... Agent: The Webb Law Firm, P.c.