Freight accommodation on freight carrier – Load lashing retainer or load lashing adjunct – Wraparound
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Gutman, H (Department: 3612)
Freight accommodation on freight carrier
Load lashing retainer or load lashing adjunct
Wraparound
Reexamination Certificate
active
11087726
ABSTRACT:
A system for decoupling a restraint from a railcar is provided. According to one embodiment, the system comprises a lifting device and a decoupler apparatus. The lifting device is structured to position the decoupler apparatus adjacent to the restraint. The decoupler apparatus includes an elongate member and a decoupling member attached to the elongate member. The decoupling member is structured to decouple the restraint from the railcar.
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International Search Report for International Application No. PCT/US2006/008111 completed Jun. 7, 2006, and mailed Jun. 16, 2006.
Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority for International Application No. PCT/US2006/008111.
Alston & Bird LLP
Gutman H
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
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