Thomas J Kanczuzewski

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:

D462310, Sep 3, 2002

Filed:

May 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/141274

Inventors:

Thomas E. Kanczuzewski - South Bend IN
Gary Zachrich - Mishawaka IN
John Doster - Granger IN

Assignee:

Logistick, Inc. - South Bend IN

International Classification:

1206

US Classification:

D12223, D12400

US Patent:

6533513, Mar 18, 2003

Filed:

May 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/863172

Inventors:

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

Assignee:

Logistick, Inc. - South Bend IN

International Classification:

B60P 715

US Classification:

410152, 410143

Abstract:

A device for securing to a surface of a container for restraining cargo within the container. The device comprises a receptacle and a pair of lateral flaps disposed about the receptacle for engaging the surface. The receptacle includes a base and defines a cavity for receiving an end of the elongated support member. Each lateral flap has a rear side for engaging the surface and a front side. Desirably, the receptacle includes a pair of opposed first walls defining the cavity and extending generally perpendicular to the opposed first walls, and the lateral flaps are associated with the opposed first walls. The receptacle may include a ramp wedge adjacent the channel for facilitating engagement of the elongated support member with the device. The device is secured to the surface of the container by the elongated support member and, if desired, an adhesive tape or other fastener may be associated with the rear side for engaging the lateral flaps and surface of the container.

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:

7785051, Aug 31, 2010

Filed:

Oct 3, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/866783

Inventors:

Thomas E. Kanczuzewski - South Bend IN, US
John Townsend - Paw Paw IN, 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 device securable to a corrugated surface of a shipping container by an elongated support for supporting cargo within the shipping container. The device comprising a receptacle defining a cavity for receiving an end of the elongated support, the receptacle having a bottom surface forming a plane for engaging the corrugated surface of the shipping container; and a pair of lateral flaps associated with and disposed about the receptacle for engaging the corrugated surface, each lateral flap having a bottom surface, the bottom surface of each lateral flap extending at an acute angle relative to the plane for engaging the corrugated surface of the shipping container. The device may further define a slot for receiving an end of an other elongated support. A method of making with the device a deck for supporting cargo in a shipping container having a pair of opposed corrugated surface and a base.

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:

D638345, May 24, 2011

Filed:

Oct 28, 2010

Appl. No.:

29/378005

Inventors:

Thomas E. Kanczuzewski - South Bend IN, US
John W. Doster - Granger IN, US
John E. Townsend - Paw Paw IN, US
Donald J. Nagy - South Bend IN, US
James Doster - South Bend IN, US

Assignee:

Logistick, Inc. - South Bend IN

International Classification:

1216

US Classification:

D12406