John H Townsend

US Patent:

D458210, Jun 4, 2002

Filed:

Oct 3, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/149218

Inventors:

Thomas E. Kanczuzewski - South Bend IN
Gary Zachrich - Mishawaka IN
John Townsend - Otsego MI

Assignee:

Logistick, Inc. - South Bend IN

International Classification:

1216

US Classification:

D12426

US Patent:

D478857, Aug 26, 2003

Filed:

May 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/160947

Inventors:

Donald H. Petersen - Niles MI
John W. Doster - Granger IN
Gary Zachrich - Mishawaka IN
John Townsend - Otsego MI

Assignee:

Logistick, Inc. - South Bend IN

International Classification:

1206

US Classification:

D12223

US Patent:

7628572, Dec 8, 2009

Filed:

Dec 22, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/644605

Inventors:

Thomas E. Kanczuzewski - South Bend IN, US
John Townsend - Paw Paw MI, US
John W. Doster - Granger IN, US
Dean Catanzarite - South Bend IN, US

Assignee:

Logistick, Inc. - South Bend IN

International Classification:

B61D 45/00

US Classification:

410152, 410151, 410143

Abstract:

A method, assembly and device for restraining cargo in a shipping vehicle or other container with an adjustable cargo bar assembly comprising an adjustable metal bar having, a pair of ends and a flange secured to each end. The method including securing one cargo restraint device to a wall of the container with an adhesive; securing another cargo restraint device to another wall of the container with an adhesive; adjusting the length of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly to a desired length; engaging the one cargo restraint device and one end of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly by disposing the flange secured to the one end within a pocket defined by the one cargo restraint device; and engaging the other cargo restraint device and the other end of the adjustable bar of the cargo bar assembly by disposing the flange secured to the other end within a pocket defined by the other cargo restraint device. The method also including adjusting the length of the adjustable metal bar by increasing its length to increase pressure on the walls of the container.

US Patent:

7713008, May 11, 2010

Filed:

Sep 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/857981

Inventors:

Thomas E. Kanczuzewski - South Bend IN, US
John Townsend - Paw Paw MI, US
John W. Doster - Granger IN, US
Dean Catanzarite - South Bend IN, US

Assignee:

Logistick, Inc. - South Bend IN

International Classification:

B60P 7/08

US Classification:

410 89, 410143, 410144, 410152

Abstract:

A method of making a deck for storing cargo in a shipping vehicle comprising: securing two pairs of braces to opposed surfaces associated with the shipping vehicle by engaging opposed ends of first elongated supports with the pair of braces such that each first elongated support interconnects one of the pairs of braces and extends substantially parallel to a base associated with the shipping vehicle; engaging second elongated supports with each of the braces, each second elongated support interconnecting a respective brace and the base; and positioning a decking on the first elongated supports for supporting the cargo. A brace for making the cargo deck engageable with a horizontally-extending support and a vertically-extending support.

US Patent:

7785052, Aug 31, 2010

Filed:

Mar 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/690667

Inventors:

Thomas E. Kanczuzewski - South Bend IN, US
John Townsend - Paw Paw MI, US
John W. Doster - Granger IN, US

Assignee:

Logistick, Inc. - South Bend IN

International Classification:

B60P 7/08

US Classification:

410 94, 410121

Abstract:

A method and device for restraining a cargo pallet disposed on the floor of a truck or other container comprising positioning adjacent the cargo pallet a plastic brace, engaging the plastic brace and the cargo pallet, and securing the plastic brace to the floor with a fastener. The plastic brace may have a monolithic construction and may be formed by injection molding. The plastic brace may comprise a first wall having a first side for engaging the floor defining a hole, and a second side; a second wall having a first side for engaging the cargo pallet, and a second side, the second wall extending at an angle of about 90 degrees relative to the first wall; and a gusset interconnecting the second side of the first wall with the second side of the second wall. The plastic brace may further include a raised reinforcement extending from the second side of the first wall and disposed about the hole. The raised reinforcement may have a truncated conical configuration.

US Patent:

8425166, Apr 23, 2013

Filed:

Mar 23, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/730047

Inventors:

Thomas E. Kanczuzewski - South Bend IN, US
John Townsend - Paw Paw MI, US
John W. Doster - Granger IN, US
Dean Catanzarite - South Bend IN, US

Assignee:

Logistick, Inc. - South Bend IN

International Classification:

B60P 7/08

US Classification:

410 89, 410143, 410144, 410152

Abstract:

A method of making a deck for storing cargo in a shipping vehicle comprising: securing two pairs of braces to opposed surfaces associated with the shipping vehicle by engaging opposed ends of first elongated supports with the pair of braces such that each first elongated support interconnects one of the pairs of braces and extends substantially parallel to a base associated with the shipping vehicle; engaging second elongated supports with each of the braces, each second elongated support interconnecting a respective brace and the base; and positioning a decking on the first elongated supports for supporting the cargo. A brace for making the cargo deck engageable with a horizontally-extending support and a vertically-extending support.

US Patent:

8545150, Oct 1, 2013

Filed:

Mar 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/436362

Inventors:

John W. Doster - Granger IN, US
John E. Townsend - Paw Paw MI, US
Donald J. Nagy - South Bend IN, US
James Doster - Granger IN, US
Ashley Brickley - South Bend IN, US

Assignee:

Logistick, Inc. - South Bend IN

International Classification:

B61D 45/00

US Classification:

410152, 410143, 410151

Abstract:

A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having a pair of opposed walls and configured to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. The device comprises a strip having a bottom strip surface with an adhesive for securing the device to one of the walls, and a top strip surface. The sleeve includes four walls extending from the top strip surface defining a cavity. The sleeve having a platform within the cavity surrounded by the four walls. The platform defines within the cavity another cavity for receiving the elongated support. The platform spaces an end of the elongated support from said one of the walls of the container. An insert may be inserted into the cavity. A method of restraining cargo with the cargo restraint device.

US Patent:

8545151, Oct 1, 2013

Filed:

Mar 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/436445

Inventors:

John W. Doster - Granger IN, US
John E. Townsend - Paw Paw MI, US
Donald J. Nagy - South Bend IN, US
James Doster - Granger IN, US
Ashley Brickley - South Bend IN, US

Assignee:

Logistick, Inc. - South Bend IN

International Classification:

B61D 45/00
B60P 7/15

US Classification:

410152, 410143, 410151

Abstract:

A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having a pair of opposed walls and configured to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. The device comprising: a strip, a sleeve including a plurality of walls extending from the strip having an open end for receiving an end of the elongated support; gussets for transferring to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support.