US 12,409,770 B2
Conversion systems for customizing standard trailers for specialized uses
Donald T. White, Godfrey, IL (US)
Assigned to STAR LEASING COMPANY, LLC, Dublin, OH (US)
Filed by Star Leasing Company, LLC, Dublin, OH (US)
Filed on Apr. 17, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/637,944.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/563,497, filed on Mar. 11, 2024.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/531,731, filed on Aug. 9, 2023.
Prior Publication US 2025/0050799 A1, Feb. 13, 2025
Int. Cl. B60P 7/08 (2006.01); B60P 3/00 (2006.01); B60P 7/14 (2006.01); B60P 7/16 (2006.01); B62D 33/04 (2006.01)
CPC B60P 7/14 (2013.01) [B60P 3/007 (2013.01); B60P 7/0892 (2013.01); B60P 7/16 (2013.01); B62D 33/04 (2013.01)] 29 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A conversion system for modifying internal dimensions of a semitrailer for use in hauling freight, the conversion system comprising:
a plurality of first bumpers, each of the first bumpers being configured to removably attach to one of first and second opposing sidewalls of the semitrailer,
wherein the plurality of first bumpers are configured to reduce an internal usable width of the semitrailer,
wherein the plurality of first bumpers are configured to allow airflow around the freight within the semitrailer, and
wherein each of the first bumpers comprises first and second elongated bars separated by at least one connector coupled to each of the first and second elongated bars, each of the first bumpers including at least one angled end formed by a gusset plate coupled to the first elongated bar and the second elongated bar.