Patents
US 10019878 B2: Method, apparatus and systems for tracking freight
- Granted
- 2018-07-10
- Filed
- 2014-10-22 application 14521361
- Type
- Utility · 25 claims
- Elsewhere
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Abstract
Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for tracking freight. Embodiments include a tracking device for a trailer containing a load. The tracking device includes a support member, a connector, a housing and a GPS tracker configured to track the location of the load. The connector securely attaches to a container on the trailer and attaches to a seal such that the container cannot be opened without breaking the seal. The support member stabilizes the housing and protects the tracking device during transit of the load. A tracking system may implement to monitor, gather information and report on the tracking device and the load.
Source: PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 (ipg180710.xml).
Assignees
| Assignee | Type | Place | Also on furp.org | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Road Centers, LLC 2 patents | US company or organization | Kenner, LA | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Inventors
| Inventor | Place | Patents | Person page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald H. Mains, JR. | Kenner, LA | 13 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A61K | Preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes | A61K39/3955 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| H04W | Wireless communication networks | H04W4/02 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| C07K | Peptides | C07K14/70578 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| G06Q | Information and communication technology [ict] specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial or supervisory purposes; systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial or supervisory purposes, not otherwise provided for | G06Q10/08 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| G08B | Signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems; order telegraphs; alarm systems | G08B13/2434 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).
Assignments and security interests
| Recorded | What | From | To | Reel/frame | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-22 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | CROSS ROAD CENTERS, LLC signed 2019-07-17 | CRC R&D, LLC KENNER, LA | 49821/929 | ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25 |
| 2017-04-11 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | MAINS, RONALD H. signed 2017-04-11 | CROSS ROAD CENTERS, LLC KENNER, LA | 41970/842 | ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25 |
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