Jerald R Tinsman

US Patent:

52383571, Aug 24, 1993

Filed:

Sep 10, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/757444

Inventors:

Kenneth J. Patrick - Medfield MA
Jerald R. Tinsman - Farmland IN

Assignee:

Intermodal Technologies, Inc. - Nashua NH

International Classification:

B65G 6700

US Classification:

414420

Abstract:

An intermodal transportation system for hauling bulk materials, particularly municipal solid waste, by rail and truck utilizes multiple rectangular, open-top boxes each having a removable lid. The system includes a forklift with an articulated frame actuated by hydraulics which engages channels formed in the box or in the lid. Lock bars on the box are clamped by locking members carried on the forklift to hold the box on the forks during an over-the-side dumping movement. The forklift empties the box with a roll-out motion combining a forward rotation of a lifted box with a backward movement of the box. A reinforced flatbed railcar receives up to four 21 foot long boxes and lids with a total carrying capacity of up to 100 tons. Each car contains upright corners that guide the boxes onto the railroad car and then restrain it. The containers are flush with the upper surface of the railroad car when engaged in the corners.

US Patent:

52560236, Oct 26, 1993

Filed:

Sep 10, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/757473

Inventors:

Kenneth J. Patrick - Medfield MA
Jerald R. Tinsman - Farmland IN

Assignee:

Intermodal Technologies, Inc. - Nashua NH

International Classification:

B65G 6700

US Classification:

414420

Abstract:

An intermodal transportation system for hauling bulk materials, particularly municipal solid waste, by rail and truck utilizes multiple rectangular, open-top boxes each having a removable lid. The system includes a forklift with an articulated frame actuated by hydraulics which engages channels formed in the box or in the lid. Lock bars on the box are clamped by locking members carried on the forklift to hold the box on the forks during an over the-side dumping movement. The forklift empties the box with a roll-out motion combining a forward rotation of a lifted box with a backward movement of the box. A reinforced flatbed railcar receives up to four 21 foot long boxes and lids with a total carrying capacity of up to 100 tons. Each car contains upright corners that guide the boxes onto the railroad car and then restrain it. The containers are flush with the upper surface of the railroad car when engaged in the corners.

US Patent:

52304345, Jul 27, 1993

Filed:

Dec 18, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/809400

Inventors:

Kenneth J. Patrick - Medfield MA
Jerald R. Tinsman - Farmland IN

Assignee:

Intermodal Technologies, Inc. - Nashua NH

International Classification:

B65F 100

US Classification:

220 15

Abstract:

An intermodal transportation system for hauling bulk materials, particularly municipal solid waste, by rail and truck utilizes multiple rectangular, open-top boxes each having a removable lid. The system includes a forklift with an articulated frame actuated by hydraulics which engages channels formed in the box or in the lid. Lock bars on the box are clamped by locking members carried on the forklift to hold the box on the forks during an over-the-side dumping movement. The forklift empties the box with a roll-out motion combining a forward rotation of a lifted box with a backward movement of the box. A reinforced flatbed railcar receives up to four 21 foot long boxes and lids with a total carrying capacity of up to 100 tons. Each car contains upright corners that guide the boxes onto the railroad car and then restrain it. The containers are flush with the upper surface of the railroad car when engaged in the corners.

US Patent:

50785605, Jan 7, 1992

Filed:

Nov 22, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/440314

Inventors:

Kenneth J. Patrick - Medfield MA
Jerald R. Tinsman - Farmland IN

Assignee:

Intermodal Technologies, Inc. - Nashua NH

International Classification:

B65G 6700

US Classification:

410 68

Abstract:

An intermodal transportation system for hauling bulk materials, particularly municipal solid waste, by rail and truck utilizes multiple rectangular, open-top boxes each having a removable lid. The system includes a forklift with an articulated frame actuated by hydraulics which engages channels formed in the box or in the lid. Lock bars on the box are clamped by locking members carried on the forklift to hold the box on the forks during an over-the-side dumping movement. The forklift empties the box with a roll-out motion combining a forward rotation of a lifted box with a backward movement of the box. A reinforced flatbed railcar receives up to four 21 foot long boxes and lids with a total carrying capacity of up to 100 tons. Each car contains upright corners that guide the boxes onto the railroad car and then restrain it. The containers are flush with the upper surface of the railroad car when engaged in the corners.