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All-terrain vehicle shipping package

US7097054B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29References
5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 24, 2001
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2585/6865
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shipping container for a motorized vehicle comprises a base frame and a top frame, each constructed of rigid tubing. The base frame has a plurality of tire rests on which respective wheels of the motorized vehicle will be placed. In addition, the base frame has a plurality of base sockets located at respective corners thereof. Each of the base sockets is oriented in an upward direction. The top frame of the shipping container includes a plurality of top sockets located at respective corners thereof. The top sockets are oriented in a downward direction so as to be opposed to the base sockets. A plurality of elongate posts respectively extend between each opposed pair of sockets such that the top frame will be supported in spaced apart relation from the base frame.

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