US3972437A
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Cargo container
Assignee: AAR Corp
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Filing: 1975-01-10
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Granted: 1976-08-03
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Expires: 1995-01-10
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a cargo container of basically cubicle construction having a single door providing access thereinto and being secured to the container framework by means of a threeway latch assembly. Tie down fittings are provided about the lower portion of the interior of the container for securing cargo therein. There is further provided at the top four corners of the container hoist brackets providing means for lifting and maneuvering the container.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. Lovich
- 👤 Oscar W. Meller
- 👤 Frank C. Morse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D88/00; B65D88/02; B65D88/12; B65D88/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A cargo container having a basically cubicle framework, comprising: a top interconnected with end panels and a back panel; a base substantially parallel to the top and interconnected with the end panels and back panel; a door hingedly connected on one side thereof to the framework; latching means extending along the opposite side of the door and operative for making simultaneous latching engagement with the framework at a plurality of points; and wherein the top and end panels are interconnected by doglegged roof beams, said beams being capped at each end thereof with hoist brackets, each such bracket having a receptacle therein for making engagement with a lifting device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A cargo container having a basically cubicle framework, comprising: a top interconnected with end panels and a back panel; a base substantially parallel to the top and interconnected with the end panels and back panel; a door hingedly connected on one side thereof to the framework; latching means extending along the opposite side of the door and operative for making simultaneous latching engagement with the framework at a plurality of points; and wherein the top and end panels are interconnected by doglegged roof beams, said beams being capped at each end thereof with hoist brackets, each such bracket having a receptacle therein for making engagement with a lifting device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The cargo container as recited in claim 1 wherein said latching means includes upper and lower vertically moving rods and a horizontally moving bolt, the upper and lower rods respectively making engagement with a header and a base edge member and the bolt making engagement with a vertical door post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cargo container as recited in claim 1 wherein said hoist brackets comprise annular plates.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The cargo container as recited in claim 1 wherein a back panel interconnects said top and end panels, the top, back and end panels being of aluminum sheet construction and being reinforced with a plurality of beams and channel members traversing the respective elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The cargo container as recited in claim 4 which further includes a plurality of tie down fittings affixed to certain of the channel members about the back and end panels for receiving cargo securing means thereamong.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The cargo container as recited in claim 1 wherein said opposite side of the door has affixed thereto a door edge channel member making sealing engagement with a channel door post having a verticle labyrinth groove extending the entire length thereof.
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) | 1979-08-03 | 1980-02-02 | 1980-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-03 | 1984-02-02 | 1984-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-03 | 1988-02-02 | 1988-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |