Steven Charles Brewer

US Patent:

20160096654, Apr 7, 2016

Filed:

Oct 5, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/874645

Inventors:

- YPSILANTI MI, US
Steven Brewer - Oscoda MI, US

International Classification:

B65D 19/00
B65D 88/12
B65D 19/44

Abstract:

The invention is a system for positioning and removably securing an intermodal container to an intermodal pallet. The system permits the container's longitudinal centerline to be offset from the longitudinal centerline of the pallet, while still providing sufficient support to the container. The invention is a removable system of adapters for positioning and securing a container to the surface of the pallet, and when the adapters are in place, define longitudinal and lateral boundaries for engagement with an intermodal container. A plurality of strap brace assemblies positioned on one side of the pallet to provide an offset anchor position for a plurality of flexible straps, which secure the container when it is positioned on the pallet.

US Patent:

20140326574, Nov 6, 2014

Filed:

Apr 2, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/243619

Inventors:

Conrad Kalitta - Ypsilanti MI, US
Steven Brewer - Oscoda MI, US

International Classification:

B65G 13/00

US Classification:

193 35MD

Abstract:

A ball transfer unit for use in association with installed trays in vehicle cargo bays. Ball transfer unit is a modular unit that includes a larger main roller ball, a semi-spherical housing for holding the larger main roller ball, a plurality of smaller roller balls interposed between the housing and the main roller ball and a unitary cover affixed to the housing for securing the various ball elements in relation to the housing and cover. The large roller ball protrudes partially through the cover, and the cover is designed to discourage the ingress of water and contaminants from entering the housing.