Steven E Downing

US Patent:

8388287, Mar 5, 2013

Filed:

Jun 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/156535

Inventors:

Mark E. Arnold - Auburn IN, US
Steven E. Downing - Tomah WI, US

Assignee:

Con-Way Transportation Services, Inc. - Ann Arbor MI

International Classification:

B61D 45/00

US Classification:

410150

Abstract:

An adjustable cargo support system comprising: at least one pair of spaced apart tracks that are generally vertically oriented proximate at least one wall of a transport vehicle; at least one support cross member with two ends and an intermediate portion therebetween; and a means for adjusting a height of the support cross member, which includes one actuator device that is generally located between the support cross member ends, so that a user adjust the height of the support cross member at a central location, thereby allowing the support cross member to be moved generally vertically without the user alternatingly having to move one end of the support cross member and then the other end of the support cross member.

US Patent:

20130315687, Nov 28, 2013

Filed:

May 22, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/900339

Inventors:

Steven E. Downing - Plainfield IN, US

International Classification:

B60P 7/15

US Classification:

410144, 410143, 410150, 410151

Abstract:

An improved captive beam decking system is disclosed for use in a cargo trailer. The system includes a beam assembly and a foot assembly that is selectively engagable to a vertical sliding track system. The sliding track system is attached to the sidewall of a trailer vertically. The beam can be easily moved at different heights that are selected based upon the configuration of the cargo trailer.