Bradford Company Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150136787 | Container Having Non-Linear Tracks For Supporting Movable Dunnage - A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a frame, tracks supported by opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of dunnage supports extending between the tracks. At least one of the tracks on each side is generally U-shaped. Each dunnage support comprises end members and a middle member, the end members being movable along the tracks. The dunnage supports support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment. | 05-21-2015 |
20150136643 | Container Having Tracks With Rounded Edges To Facilitate Movement of Dunnage Supports - A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a body, tracks attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of dunnage supports extending between the tracks. Outer portions of the dunnage supports may have one or more narrowed or flattened portions which enable the dunnage supports to slide along the tracks. Dunnage holding parts is suspended by the dunnage supports. | 05-21-2015 |
20150101956 | Container Having Multiple Layers of Tracks Including At Least One Non-Linear Track - A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a base and opposed sides, linear and non-linear tracks, and a plurality of dunnage supports extending between the tracks. At least one of the tracks on each side may be non-linear in the shape of a “C” or “U” or “J”. One type of dunnage support comprises end members and a tubular middle member, the end members being movable along the tracks. The dunnage supports support dunnage, such as pouches. | 04-16-2015 |
20150090723 | Container Having Metal Rack, Padded Dunnage Supports and L-Shaped Tracks - A container comprising a metal frame for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a base and opposed sides, L-shaped tracks, and a plurality of padded dunnage supports extending between the tracks. One type of padded dunnage support comprises end members and a tubular middle member, the end members being movable along the tracks. The padded dunnage supports support dunnage, such as pouches. | 04-02-2015 |
20150090722 | Container Having Padded Dunnage Supports and L-Shaped Tracks - A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a base and opposed sides, L-shaped tracks, and a plurality of padded dunnage supports extending between the tracks. One type of padded dunnage support comprises end members and a tubular middle member, the end members being movable along the tracks. The padded dunnage supports support dunnage, such as pouches. | 04-02-2015 |
20150053691 | Container Having Door Assembly and Multiple Layers of Tracks - A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a movable door assembly, frame, tracks supported by opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of support member assemblies extending between the tracks. Each support member assembly comprises end members and a tubular support, the end members being movable in the tracks. The support member assemblies support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment. | 02-26-2015 |
20150037132 | Container Having Dunnage Components Movable Along Guides and Method of Using Same - A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a base and opposite sides. The container has multiple levels of dunnage components, the dunnage components of at least one level being movable between open and closed positions to enable an operator to load and unload products more easily. The dunnage components of at least one level may have openings through which pass guides supported at least partially by the container. | 02-05-2015 |
20140158289 | Method of Making Sandwich-Like Product Starting With Extruded Profile - A product ( | 06-12-2014 |
20140150954 | Method of Manufacturing Custom Sized Plastic Tote Having Intermediate Sleeve - A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic material is secured to the upper and lower portions of the injection molded tote to create a custom sized plastic tote of a desired height. Alternatively, portions of different injection molded totes may be used to create a custom sized plastic tote. The sleeve may be made from different materials and may be made of multiple pieces. | 06-05-2014 |
20140096351 | Method of Manufacturing Custom Sized Plastic Tote Having Intermediate Sleeve - A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic material is secured to the upper and lower portions of the injection molded tote to create a custom sized plastic tote of a desired height. Alternatively, portions of different injection molded totes may be used to create a custom sized plastic tote. The sleeve may be made from different materials and may be made of multiple pieces. | 04-10-2014 |
20140077674 | Container Having Movable Support Member Assemblies For Supporting Dunnage and Movable Door - A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a body, horizontal and vertical tracks attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of support member assemblies extending between the tracks. Each support member assembly comprises sliders or end members located at the ends of tubular supports and being movable in the tracks. The support member assemblies support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076755 | Container Having Metal Outer Frame For Supporting L-Shaped Tracks - A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a metal frame, tracks having horizontal and vertical portions attached to opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of support member assemblies extending between the tracks. Each support member assembly comprises end members located at the ends of a tubular support, the end members being movable in the tracks. The support member assemblies support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076754 | Container Having Metal Outer Frame For Supporting L-Shaped Tracks - A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a metal frame, tracks having horizontal and vertical portions attached to opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of support member assemblies extending between the tracks. Each support member assembly comprises end members located at the ends of a tubular support, the end members being movable in the tracks. The support member assemblies support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment. | 03-20-2014 |
20140018223 | Partition Assembly Made With Partitions Having Rounded Edges, Stiffening Members and Method of Making Same - A partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot and a rounded edge. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions are made by rounding an edge of a multi-layered blank using a rotatable tool and then cutting the partition material to a desired size. Slots may then be formed in the edge sealed material. | 01-16-2014 |
20140000799 | Process of Making Multi-Layered Product Having Dimpled Interior | 01-02-2014 |
20130239526 | Method of Loading/Unloading Product From Container Having Movable Pouches - The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body, tracks attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of support members extending between the tracks. Sliders are located at the ends of tubular supports, the sliders being slidable in the tracks to move the support members. The support members support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment. | 09-19-2013 |
20130175912 | Container Having Sliding Support Assemblies For Supporting Dunnage - A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a body, track assemblies attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of support assemblies extending between the track assemblies. Outer members of the support assemblies have notches which enable the support assemblies to slide along the track assemblies to move parts supported by dunnage suspended by the support assemblies. | 07-11-2013 |
20130126383 | Container Having Stationary Support Members For Supporting Dunnage - The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body including at least one frame, holders supported by the body and a plurality of stationary support members extending between the holders. Each support member may be fixed in a stationary position by the holders. The support members support dunnage for supporting product for storage or shipment. | 05-23-2013 |
20130102450 | Partition Assembly Made With Partitions Having Rounded Edges and Method of Making Same - A partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot and a rounded edge. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions are made by rounding an edge of a multi-layered blank using a rotatable tool and then cutting the partition material to a desired size. Slots may then be formed in the edge sealed material. | 04-25-2013 |
20130057135 | Container Having Sliding Support Members For Supporting Dunnage - The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body, track assemblies attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of tubular support members extending between the track assemblies. The tubular support members have notches which enable the support members to slide along track assemblies to move the support members. The tubular support members support dunnage for supporting product for storage or shipment. | 03-07-2013 |
20130042965 | Folded Product Made From Extruded Profile and Method of Making Same | 02-21-2013 |
20120261061 | Method of Making Multilayer Product Having Honeycomb Core of Improved Strength - A process of making a multilayered product having an interior honeycomb layer or core. The interior layer is formed by extruding a generally corrugated web of material. The corrugated web is cut and folded to create the honeycomb core. Outer protective skins are applied to exterior surfaces of the interior layer to create a multilayered material which is then cut to size. | 10-18-2012 |
20120205035 | Method of Making Multilayer Product Having Honeycomb Core - A process of making a multilayered product having an interior honeycomb layer or core. The interior layer is formed by passing a generally flat web of material between rollers to create a corrugated web. The corrugated web is cut and folded to create the honeycomb core. Outer protective skins are applied to exterior surfaces of the interior layer to create a multilayered material which is then cut to size. | 08-16-2012 |
20120193020 | Multi-Layered Product Having Dimpled Interior and Method of Making Same - A process of making a multi-layered product ( | 08-02-2012 |
20120104645 | Method of Making Core For Sandwich-Like Product Starting With Extruded Profile - A product ( | 05-03-2012 |
20120100347 | Method of Making Multi-Layered Product Having Spaced Honeycomb Core Sections - A process of making a multi-layered product having an interior layer including spaced honeycomb core sections. The interior layer is treated or plastically deformed in selected areas and then folded to create spaced honeycomb sections at desired locations and of desired sizes. A generally flat web of material used to make the interior layer extends between the honeycomb sections. Outer protective skins are applied to exterior surfaces of the interior layer to create a multi-layered material which is then cut to size. | 04-26-2012 |
20120085487 | Multi-Layered Product Having Dimpled Interior and Method of Making Same - A process of making a multi-layered product made from multiple extruded sheets or webs of material laminated or joined together. In several embodiments, at least one of the webs is extruded such that the extrudate has different properties. When introduced into a dimpler, the extrudate is treated such that a plurality of dimples are created in the web. A pair of outer skins are laminated or applied to the dimpled interior layer. The outer skins may have identical properties or different properties within each outer skin. | 04-12-2012 |
20120073109 | Custom Sized Plastic Tote Having Intermediate Sleeve and Method of Manufacturing Same - A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic material is secured to the upper and lower portions of the injection molded tote to create a custom sized plastic tote of a desired height. Alternatively, portions of different injection molded totes may be used to create a custom sized plastic tote. The sleeve may be made from different materials and may be made of multiple pieces. | 03-29-2012 |
20110284551 | Container Having Sliding Support Members - The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body, tracks attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of support members supported by the tracks. Rollers are located at the ends of the support members which roll in the tracks to move the support members. The support members have product receptacles whereby products may be suspended between adjacent support members, portions of the products residing in the product receptacles. | 11-24-2011 |
20110079637 | Partition Assembly Made With Partitions Having Rounded Edges and Method of Making Same - A partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot and a rounded edge. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions are made by rounding an edge of a multi-layered blank using a rotatable tool and then cutting the partition material to a desired size. Slots may then be formed in the edge sealed material. | 04-07-2011 |
20100275426 | Method of Erecting Collapsible Container For Air Shipment of Cargo - A collapsible cargo container ( | 11-04-2010 |
20100242249 | Custom Sized Plastic Tote Having Intermediate Sleeve and Method of Manufacturing Same - A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic material is secured to the upper and lower portions of the injection molded tote to create a custom sized plastic tote of a desired height. Alternatively, portions of different injection molded totes may be used to create a custom sized plastic tote. The sleeve may be made from different materials and may be made of multiple pieces. | 09-30-2010 |
20100179040 | Non-Disassembling Intersecting Partition Matrix and Method of Manufacture - A collapsible, non-disassembling intersecting partition assembly for insertion into a container divides the space inside the container into individual cells for holding products. The assembly comprises a plurality of first slotted partitions intersecting with a plurality of second slotted partitions to form a collapsible matrix. Each of the first slotted partitions has opposed slots extending inwardly from opposed edges of the partition to facilitate folding the partition. An outer portion or tab of each folded partition is secured to one of the other partitions to prevent disassembly of the matrix. Each of the partitions has hooks and notches to help hold the assembly together. | 07-15-2010 |
20100072085 | Dunnage Structure Made With Multiple Ply Partitions - A dunnage structure comprising a partition matrix made up of at least some folded partitions, each of the folded partitions having two plies fused together in select locations. The partitions may be made by folding a partition blank and securing at least one portion of the folded partition blank to itself. Passages extend through portions of the folded partitions to allow multiple partitions to be secured together using connectors extending through the passages. | 03-25-2010 |
20100055387 | Strength to Weight Folded Honeycomb Product - A honeycomb product made from a web of material which may be used alone or in a multi-layered material is provided with multiple openings to improve the strength-to-weight ratio of the honeycomb product. When folded into the appropriate shape, the openings through the web of material used to make the honeycomb product may be located on the top or bottom or sides of the cells of the honeycomb product. | 03-04-2010 |
20100018887 | Container Having Sliding Support Members - The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body, tracks attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of support members supported by the tracks. Rollers are located at the ends of the support members which roll in the tracks to move the support members. The support members have product receptacles whereby products may be suspended between adjacent support members, portions of the products residing in the product receptacles. | 01-28-2010 |
20090321504 | Dunnage Structure Made With Multiple Ply Partitions - A dunnage structure comprising a partition matrix made up of folded partitions, each of the partitions having two plies fused together in select locations. The partitions may be made by folding a partition blank and securing a portion of the folded partition blank to itself in predetermined locations. Passages extend through portions of the partitions to allow multiple partitions to be secured together using connectors. | 12-31-2009 |
20090120827 | Lightweight Stackable Horizontal Dispensing Container - A lightweight horizontal dispensing container comprising a pallet base, a pallet cover and opposed side walls of plastic material extending between the pallet base and the pallet cover may be stacked on top of similar pallet covers or below similar pallet bases. Opposed rectangular frames are secured to the sleeve and define openings on opposed sides of the horizontal dispensing container. Dunnage provides horizontal access to parts inside the container. This container enables a horizontal dispensing container to be stacked above or below conventional pallet load | 05-14-2009 |
20080296357 | Dunnage Structure Made With Multiple Ply Partitions - A dunnage structure comprising a partition matrix made up of folded partitions, each of the partitions having two plies fused together in select locations. The partitions may be made by folding a partition blank and securing a portion of the folded partition blank to itself in predetermined locations. Passages extend through portions of the partitions to allow multiple partitions to be secured together using connectors. | 12-04-2008 |
20080217389 | Multi-Level Partition Assembly - A partition assembly for dividing the space inside a container into two levels is provided. The partition assembly comprises first and second sets of parallel dividers or partitions. The dividers of the first set each have at least one tongue. One divider from the second set of parallel dividers has a series of spaced passages which are aligned with and adapted to receive the respective tongues of the dividers of the first set of dividers. When the one divider is folded or bent, multiple levels are created in the partition assembly. | 09-11-2008 |
20080202672 | Method of Making Product From Fusible Sheets and/or Elements - A product for use alone or in a sandwich material is provided which may made from a plurality of plastic corrugated sheets. The product may include one or more non-corrugated plastic or foam elements. Each of the elements or sheets are grouped together to form a stack which is cut to fuse adjacent elements or sheets together without the need for any additional material. | 08-28-2008 |