Latest Patents

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Title Filing Date Publication Date Grant Date
Cooler with game lid 2022-4-13 2022-6-02 2022-6-02
Wire shelf 2022-1-28 2023-3-07 2023-3-07
Modular closet system 2021-12-09 2022-3-31
Cart with removable table extensions 2020-12-08 2023-3-28 2023-3-28
Hourglass autorack car 2020-10-01 2021-1-21
Workbench with collapsible pegboard 2020-9-22 2021-2-11
Auto rack car conversions and deck adjustments 2020-6-12 2021-12-16
Autorack Car Conversions and Deck Adjustments 2020-2-18 2020-6-11
Cooler with game cover 2020-1-30 2022-10-04 2022-10-04
Cooler with game lid 2020-1-30 2022-11-22 2022-11-22
Ladder mount assembly for shelving 2019-9-16 2021-3-18
Hourglass autorack car 2019-6-24 2021-1-12 2021-1-12
Longitudinal sliding gate for hopper car. 2018-12-11 2019-8-21
Railcar reinforcement device 2018-3-28 2018-10-11
Pre-loaded compression strut. 2017-12-20 2018-11-09
Projected magnetic fastening system 2017-7-31 2020-6-09 2020-6-09
Fold-out cabinet assembly 2017-2-23 2017-12-12 2017-12-12
Winch tightening mechanism 2016-8-19 2017-10-26
Tank car nozzle reinforcement and flashing 2016-6-30 2018-1-04
Tank car top platform assembly closure plate 2016-6-30 2018-1-04
Tank car top platform closure plate 2016-6-30 2018-1-04
Tank car jacket standoff clip 2016-6-29 2018-1-04
Software and methods for building, sharing and ordering a customized storage … 2016-5-20 2017-11-23
Tooth assembly for excavating apparatus with rare earth material 2016-5-03 2016-5-19
System and method for restraining a vehicle 2016-2-22 2016-12-15
Variable capacity autorack railcar. 2015-9-11 2019-10-09
System and method for monitoring mobile vehicles 2015-7-08 2016-1-14
Keyless locking tool chest 2015-4-15 2016-10-20
Transmission pole arm bracket reinforcing system 2015-1-30 2015-8-06
Winch drum 2014-12-12 2015-4-09
System and method for restraining a vehicle with integral tightening device. 2014-6-11 2016-4-25
System and method for powered railcar doors 2014-4-21 2017-5-09 2017-5-09
Gussets for reinforcement in tank cars and tank cars including gussets. 2013-6-27 2015-7-06
Railcar cover 2013-5-16 2013-11-21
Composite Roof Conversion 2013-4-09 2013-10-17
System and Method for Restraining a Vehicle with a Collision Release Mechanism 2013-1-28 2014-7-31
Horizontal Drum Winch 2012-11-05 2014-5-08
Cable guardrail safety system 2012-9-10 2013-3-21
Tie down system with winch and grate overlay panel 2012-4-20 2014-1-28 2014-1-28
Assembly for an Excavating Apparatus with Flexible Reinforcement Collar 2012-4-11 2013-10-17
Heated dump body 2011-12-29 2012-6-30
A vehicle restraint system and a method for restraining a vehicle 2011-10-13 2012-6-15
Draft sill with special rear draft lug for a railcar 2011-8-17 2012-2-18
Combined Guardrail and Cable Safety Systems 2011-6-29 2011-10-20
Support apparatus for supporting utility cables and utility transmission line … 2011-2-11 2015-4-28 2015-4-28
Trailer apparatus for transporting utility poles and methods for same 2011-2-09 2016-3-29 2016-3-29
Railway Car Coupler Head Contour Gauge and Method 2010-9-17 2011-8-18
METHOD OF SHIPPING AUTOMOBILES, RAILCAR FOR SHIPPING AUTOMOBILES, and METHOD OF … 2010-7-20 2017-10-06
Hopper cars with one or more discharge control systems 2010-6-15 2014-12-23 2014-12-23
Railcar with discharge control system 2010-3-23 2011-5-12 2011-5-12
Railway hopper car with longitudinal discharge openings 2010-3-19 2010-4-08
Combined guardrail and cable safety systems 2010-2-11 2012-4-17 2012-4-17
System and Method for Reinforcing Railway Tank Cars 2009-6-17 2010-12-23
Increased Capacity Railcar and Method 2009-3-13 2011-1-13
System and method for accumulation of air for pneumatic railroad car systems 2009-2-02 2009-8-13
Compressed air welding fume shield system and method 2009-1-14 2009-7-23
Cable for use in safety barrier 2008-5-29 2008-12-11
Vertical storage vessel. 2008-4-11 2009-3-02
Modular lpg tank storage system and method. 2008-4-11 2009-3-02
Railway Car for Transporting Semi-Trucks 2007-10-08 2008-1-31
Vertical Storage Vessel 2007-6-14 2010-2-04
Protective housing assembly for a tank car manway 2007-6-12 2008-3-07
Temperature Controlled Railway Car Support Post 2007-6-11 2008-12-11
Temperature controlled railway car 2007-6-05 2009-1-20 2009-1-20
Railcar Support Beam System and Method 2007-5-31 2008-12-04
Tank Cover Hinge Assembly 2006-11-28 2008-5-29
Hopper cars with one or more discharge control systems 2006-10-17 2010-6-15 2010-6-15
Over Center Lock Indicator For Railway Car Door Operation Mechanism 2006-10-11 2007-4-12
Protective Housing Assembly for a Tank Car Manway 2006-9-07 2007-6-07
Impact Assembly for an Energy Absorbing Device 2006-6-01 2006-9-14
Railway cars with combined material structures and method 2006-3-09 2006-9-28
Protective housing assembly for a tank car manway 2006-2-17 2006-8-18
Tooth adapter having an elastomeric clamp assembly and method for using same 2005-11-09 2007-2-28
Cable safety system 2005-8-19 2005-12-29
Boxcar with load restraint system 2005-8-04 2007-8-28 2007-8-28
Flared energy absorbing system and method 2005-7-20 2005-11-17
Safety latch lock indicator for railcar door operation mechanism 2005-7-15 2006-2-16
Apparatus to roll, cut, weld, and form tank car outer jackets 2005-7-12 2007-1-18
Manufacturing facility and method of assembling a temperature controlled … 2005-6-03 2006-3-08
Temperature controlled railway car. 2005-6-03 2006-3-08
System and method for coupling excavation equipment components 2005-5-26 2007-2-28
Cable anchor bracket 2005-4-05 2005-10-27
Underground tank shroud assembly 2005-3-21 2005-10-06
Method of assembling a temperature controlled railway car 2005-1-18 2009-6-09 2009-6-09
Crash cushions and other energy absorbing devices 2004-12-06 2005-4-14
Integrated cable guardrail system 2004-12-03 2005-4-14
Variable width crash cushions and end terminals 2004-6-24 2005-1-06
Center beam car with increased load capacity 2004-3-26 2005-3-03
Roof assembly and airflow management system for a temperature controlled … 2004-3-16 2004-9-09
Security device and method to prevent unauthorized discharge of contents from a … 2003-10-14 2004-12-07
System and method for coupling excavation equipment components 2003-6-25 2012-1-31 2012-1-31
Pultruded panel 2003-5-22 2003-10-23
Temperature controlled railway car 2003-4-28 2005-9-13 2005-9-13
Siphon drainpipe system and method for a railway tank car 2003-2-13 2003-9-09
Removable adapter assembly having a retractable insert 2003-1-21 2004-5-27
Removable adapter assembly having a retractable insert 2003-1-21 2003-9-02
Tri-level railcar 2003-1-08 2004-1-29
Impedance level meter for liquids in tanks 2002-11-14 2005-9-06 2005-9-06
Non-contact level detector for fluids in a container 2002-11-14 2004-5-20
Tooth and tooth-adapter with a retaining pin and a locking pin 2002-8-27 2003-3-18