Cambered frame system for intermodal rail cars

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9308922
APP PUB NO 20140341701A1
SERIAL NO

14282291

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A method of transporting containers on a rail car is described. The method includes the steps of, first, providing a frame having at least two longitudinal beams and at least two cross beams. The at least two cross beams extend substantially perpendicular to, and interconnect, the at least two longitudinal beams. The two longitudinal beams may be cambered along the length of the beams. Next, the method includes the step of attaching a first container to a first end of the frame. Then, the first container and the frame are loaded into the rail car. Finally, the method includes the step of loading a second container into the rail car and onto a second end of the frame.

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LOAD DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGIES LLCC/O CONTAINER PORT GROUP INC 1340 DEPOT STREET SUITE 103 CLEVELAND OH 44116

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Messer, David N Avon Lake, US 1 5
Sain, Bernard S Jacksonville, US 11 121

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