Nathan Hindley Morrill
Engineers in Draper, UT
License number
Utah 5567105-2202
Issued Date
Mar 10, 2008
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2009
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Draper, UT
Education
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, May 7, 2004
Professional information
Tarping System For Open Top Containers
US Patent:
7458629, Dec 2, 2008
Filed:
Apr 3, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/732375
Inventors:
Fred P. Smith - Alpine UT, US
Nathan H. Morrill - Draper UT, US
Nathan H. Morrill - Draper UT, US
Assignee:
Smith Patents, L.L.C. - Alpine UT
International Classification:
B60P 7/04
US Classification:
29610018, 29610015, 29610016
Abstract:
A relatively lightweight tarping system for use with trailers or other open top containers includes first and second spaced frame members and an elongated flexible member such as a cable or chain connected to and extending therebetween. A tarpaulin may be mounted thereon so that the frame members, flexible member and tarpaulin are pivotable between a covered position atop the open top container and an uncovered position. A four-bar linkage is preferably used in combination with a rotational drive mechanism to provide various advantages in rotating the tarpaulin assembly between the covered and uncovered positions. A width adjustment mechanism is provided to provide usage with trailers or other open top containers of different widths. An improved seal is provided between the tarpaulin and container.
Tarping System For Open Top Containers
US Patent:
7413234, Aug 19, 2008
Filed:
Feb 8, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/028547
Inventors:
Fred P. Smith - Alpine UT, US
Nathan H. Morrill - Draper UT, US
Nathan H. Morrill - Draper UT, US
Assignee:
Smith Patents, LLC - Alpine UT
International Classification:
B60P 7/04
US Classification:
29610015, 29610016, 29610018
Abstract:
A relatively lightweight tarping system for use with trailers or other open top containers includes first and second spaced frame members and an elongated flexible member such as a cable or chain connected to and extending therebetween. A tarpaulin may be mounted thereon so that the frame members, flexible member and tarpaulin are pivotable between a covered position atop the open top container and an uncovered position. A four-bar linkage is preferably used in combination with a rotational drive mechanism to provide various advantages in rotating the tarpaulin assembly between the covered and uncovered positions. A width adjustment mechanism is provided to provide usage with trailers or other open top containers of different widths. An improved seal is provided between the tarpaulin and container.
Tarping System For Open Top Containers
US Patent:
2013002, Jan 24, 2013
Filed:
Oct 2, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/633310
Inventors:
Nathan H. Morrill - Draper UT, US
Assignee:
SMITH PATENTS, L.L.C. - Alpine UT
International Classification:
B60P 7/04
US Classification:
29610018
Abstract:
A relatively lightweight tarping system for use with trailers or other open top containers includes first and second spaced frame members and an elongated flexible member such as a cable or chain connected to and extending therebetween. A tarpaulin may be mounted thereon so that the frame members, flexible member and tarpaulin are pivotable between a covered position atop the open top container and an uncovered position. A four-bar linkage is preferably used in combination with a rotational drive mechanism to provide various advantages in rotating the tarpaulin assembly between the covered and uncovered positions. A width adjustment mechanism is provided to provide usage with trailers or other open top containers of different widths. An improved seal is provided between the tarpaulin and container.
Enclosed-Reeving, Live-Line Boom
US Patent:
2006012, Jun 15, 2006
Filed:
Nov 29, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/288954
Inventors:
Methody Slobogean - White Rock, CA
Fred Smith - Alpine UT, US
Todd Mendenhall - Riverton UT, US
Nathan Morrill - Draper UT, US
Fred Smith - Alpine UT, US
Todd Mendenhall - Riverton UT, US
Nathan Morrill - Draper UT, US
International Classification:
B66C 23/00
US Classification:
212250000
Abstract:
A crane comprising a boom formed as an elongate tubular structure and a line assembly to extend a line from a least one end of the boom. The line assembly may include a first bank of sheaves, a second bank of sheaves, a line reeved around the first and second banks of sheaves, and an extension mechanism controlling the distance between the first and second banks of sheaves. The second bank of sheaves and at least a portion of the extension mechanism being enclosed within boom.
Tarping System For Open Top Containers
US Patent:
8287026, Oct 16, 2012
Filed:
Jun 2, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/151835
Inventors:
Fred P. Smith - Alpine UT, US
Nathan H. Morrill - Draper UT, US
Nathan H. Morrill - Draper UT, US
Assignee:
Smith Patents, L.L.C. - Alpine UT
International Classification:
B60P 7/02
US Classification:
29610017, 29610012, 2961001
Abstract:
A relatively lightweight tarping system for use with trailers or other open top containers includes first and second spaced frame members and an elongated flexible member such as a cable or chain connected to and extending therebetween. A tarpaulin may be mounted thereon so that the frame members, flexible member and tarpaulin are pivotable between a covered position atop the open top container and an uncovered position. A four-bar linkage is preferably used in combination with a rotational drive mechanism to provide various advantages in rotating the tarpaulin assembly between the covered and uncovered positions. A width adjustment mechanism is provided to provide usage with trailers or other open top containers of different widths. An improved seal is provided between the tarpaulin and container.
Tarping System For Open Top Containers
US Patent:
7954877, Jun 7, 2011
Filed:
Jul 2, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/497238
Inventors:
Fred P. Smith - Alpine UT, US
Nathan H. Morrill - Draper UT, US
Nathan H. Morrill - Draper UT, US
Assignee:
Smith Patents, L.L.C. - Alpine UT
International Classification:
B60P 7/02
US Classification:
29610017, 29610012, 2961001
Abstract:
A relatively lightweight tarping system for use with trailers or other open top containers includes first and second spaced frame members and an elongated flexible member such as a cable or chain connected to and extending therebetween. A tarpaulin may be mounted thereon so that the frame members, flexible member and tarpaulin are pivotable between a covered position atop the open top container and an uncovered position. A four-bar linkage is preferably used in combination with a rotational drive mechanism to provide various advantages in rotating the tarpaulin assembly between the covered and uncovered positions. A width adjustment mechanism is provided to provide usage with trailers or other open top containers of different widths. An improved seal is provided between the tarpaulin and container.
Cross-Member For A Trailer Frame And A Trailer Frame Incorporating The Same
US Patent:
7762616, Jul 27, 2010
Filed:
May 12, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/119194
Inventors:
Fred P. Smith - Alpine UT, US
Nathan H. Morrill - Draper UT, US
Nathan H. Morrill - Draper UT, US
Assignee:
Sidump'r Trailer Company, Inc. - Plainview NE
International Classification:
B60P 1/28
US Classification:
2961841, 2961832, 29618708, 29619307, 296204, 296205, 280784, 280791, 180311
Abstract:
A cross-member for a trailer frame and a frame incorporating the same. The cross-member extends between longitudinally aligned rails designed to pivotally support a dumping body thereon. The cross-member includes a cylindrical tube having a wall defining a bore therethrough. A planar member is received within the bore and is axially aligned therewith. The tube includes one or more axially aligned openings proximate a central region thereof. The planar member is disposed intermediate the openings and is aligned axially with the openings. The cross-member is substantially rigid under tension and at least a portion thereof is flexible under torsion.
Tarping System For Open Top Containers
US Patent:
7673926, Mar 9, 2010
Filed:
Jul 17, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/218675
Inventors:
Fred P. Smith - Alpine UT, US
Nathan H. Morrill - Draper UT, US
Nathan H. Morrill - Draper UT, US
Assignee:
Smith Patents, L.L.C. - Alpine UT
International Classification:
B60P 7/04
US Classification:
29610018, 29610015, 29610016
Abstract:
A relatively lightweight tarping system for use with trailers or other open top containers includes first and second spaced frame members and an elongated flexible member such as a cable or chain connected to and extending therebetween. A tarpaulin may be mounted thereon so that the frame members, flexible member and tarpaulin are pivotable between a covered position atop the open top container and an uncovered position. A four-bar linkage is preferably used in combination with a rotational drive mechanism to provide various advantages in rotating the tarpaulin assembly between the covered and uncovered positions. A width adjustment mechanism is provided to provide usage with trailers or other open top containers of different widths. An improved seal is provided between the tarpaulin and container.