US 12,330,863 B2
Modular bi-level storage and transport assembly with collapsible frame (MTA)
Ross James Neyedly, Calgary (CA); and Edward Chester Lewis, Navarre, FL (US)
Assigned to Aero Marine Systems, Inc., Brooksville, FL (US)
Filed by Aero Marine Systems, Inc., Brooksville, FL (US)
Filed on Jan. 18, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/156,291.
Prior Publication US 2024/0239596 A1, Jul. 18, 2024
Int. Cl. B65D 88/12 (2006.01); B65D 88/00 (2006.01); B65D 88/14 (2006.01); B65D 88/24 (2006.01); B65D 88/52 (2006.01); B64D 37/04 (2006.01)
CPC B65D 88/129 (2013.01) [B65D 88/00 (2013.01); B65D 88/14 (2013.01); B65D 88/24 (2013.01); B65D 88/524 (2013.01); B64D 37/04 (2013.01)] 31 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A modular bi-level storage and transport assembly (MTA) for loading onto a transport vehicle, comprising:
an upper rigid layer and a lower rigid layer; and
an adjustable support mechanism coupled to the upper rigid layer and lower rigid layer, wherein:
the support mechanism is operable to expand to increase a distance between the upper rigid layer and lower rigid layer, thereby expanding the MTA and forming a space between the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer,
the support mechanism is operable to contract to reduce the distance between the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer, thereby collapsing the MTA,
the space formed between the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer is configured to receive a containment vessel, wherein the containment vessel is removably attached to the upper rigid layer and the lower rigid layer, and
the lower rigid layer is configured to interface with a matching upper rigid layer of a matching MTA, allowing the matching MTA to securely mate with the MTA.