Howard Industries, Inc.

Mark S Essary

An improved latching device that secures a lift-style hood is described with inherent properties for providing increased accessibility, functionality, stability, security and safety as compared to traditional designs.

Latching device for pad-mounted transformers and other similar equipment

A crate assembly having a base, a first support member secured to the base and having a first shelf and a second support member secured to the base and having a second shelf. The crate assembly additionally includes a third support member secured to the base and having a third shelf and a fourth corner support member secured to the base and having a fourth shelf. A generally centric support member is secured to the base and includes a structure defining at least one generally centric shelf. A first brace assembly is connected to the first support member and a second brace assembly is connected to the fourth support member. A connecting assembly is releasably engaged to the first brace assembly and to the second brace assembly. A container assembly including the crate assembly supporting a pallet. A method is provided for transporting transformers with the crate assembly.

Crate assembly and improved method

Crate assembly for pallets

A crate assembly having a first corner support member with a first upper shelf and a second corner support member with a second upper shelf. The crate assembly additionally includes a third corner support member with a third upper shelf and a fourth corner support member with a fourth upper shelf. A first brace assembly is connected to the first corner support member and to the second corner support member, and a second brace assembly is connected to the second corner support member and to the third corner support member. The third corner support member and the fourth corner support member are interconnected to each other by a third brace assembly. A first V-shaped brace assembly is connected to the first corner support member and a second V-shaped brace assembly is connected to the fourth support member. A connecting assembly is releasably engaged to the first V-shaped brace assembly and to the second V-shaped brace assembly. A container assembly including the crate assembly supported by a first pallet, and a second pallet supported by the crate assembly. A method is provided for transporting transformers with the crate assembly.

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Laurel, MS, United States of America

Mark S Essary