UFP Industries has been granted a patent for a shipping container designed for personal watercraft. The container includes roller guides on a pallet to support trusses that can move between loading/unloading and storage positions at an oblique angle. This innovation offers a new method for containing personal watercraft during shipping. GlobalData’s report on UFP Industries gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on UFP Industries, Clamshell-type preformed packaging was a key innovation area identified from patents. UFP Industries's grant share as of March 2024 was 70%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Shipping container for personal watercraft with movable trusses
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11926469B2) describes a unique shipping container designed specifically for personal watercraft. The container includes a pallet with pairs of roller guides spaced apart on the pallet, allowing for the placement of trusses that can be moved between a loading/unloading position and a storing/transporting position at an oblique angle relative to the pallet. The trusses are equipped with rails and chocks to securely hold the personal watercraft in place during transportation. Additionally, the container features elongated straps for further securing the watercraft to the pallet, ensuring safe transport.
Furthermore, the shipping container includes a stern brace with a stern pad to prevent movement of the personal watercraft during handling and shipping. The stern pad is designed to bear against the stern of the watercraft, providing additional stability and security. The innovative design of this shipping container offers a practical and efficient solution for storing and transporting personal watercraft, addressing the specific needs and challenges associated with this type of equipment.
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