# US 10,246,024 B2 · Storage container for a tractor trailer > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,246,024 B2 - Document ID: US10246024B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/237,460 - Filed: 2016-08-15 - Published: 2017-02-16 - Granted: 2019-04-02 - Earliest claimed: 2015-08-14 - Applicants: Dean Jay; Jordon Jay - Inventors: Dean Jay; Jordon Jay - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10246024B2 ## CPC - B60R 9/00: Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like - B60R 9/065: {Enclosure-type carriers, e.g. trunks} - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## Abstract A storage container for a tractor trailer. The storage container includes two side walls positioned parallel to two frame rails on the tractor trailer. Two end walls are coupled to the two side walls. A bottom plate is coupled adjacent the tractor trailer. A cover plate is hingedly coupled adjacent the tractor trailer. The storage container opens parallel to the two frame rails. A method for using a storage container includes remotely activating an actuator coupled to a cover plate, wherein the actuator causes the cover plate to rotate in an arc parallel to a frame rail on the tractor trailer from a closed to an open position; adding or removing items from a storage area; remotely activating the actuator, wherein the actuator causes the cover plate to close; and remotely locking the storage container. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A storage container for use in combination with a tractor trailer comprising: at least two side walls positioned parallel to at least two frame rails of said tractor trailer; at least two end walls coupled to said at least two side walls, wherein said at least two end walls are oriented perpendicular to said at least two side walls; a bottom plate coupled adjacent said tractor trailer; and a cover plate hingedly coupled adjacent said tractor trailer, wherein said storage container is located behind a cab of said tractor trailer and opens parallel to said at least two frame rails, and wherein said cover plate opens remotely with actuators. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The storage container for use in combination with a tractor trailer of claim 1, wherein said storage container is positioned between said at least two frame rails. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The storage container for use in combination with a tractor trailer of claim 1, wherein said cover plate is flush with said at least two frame rails when in a closed position. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The storage container for use in combination with a tractor trailer of claim 1, wherein said storage container is coupled between said at least two frame rails of a tractor of said tractor trailer. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The storage container for use in combination with a tractor trailer of claim 4, wherein said cover plate opens upwards. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The storage container for use in combination with a tractor trailer of claim 1, wherein said cover plate is hingedly coupled adjacent said tractor trailer at a back end of said cover plate, said back end of said cover plate being farther away from said cab, a front end of said cover plate being closer to said cab. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The storage container for use in combination with a tractor trailer of claim 1, wherein said storage container is coupled underneath a trailer of said tractor trailer. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The storage container for use in combination with a tractor trailer of claim 7, wherein said cover plate, said at least two side walls and said at least two end walls rotate downward when said storage container is opened. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The storage container for use in combination with a tractor trailer of claim 8, wherein said storage container opens remotely with actuators. ### Claim 10 A storage container for use in combination with a tractor trailer comprising: at least two end walls which are oriented perpendicular to at least two frame rails of a tractor of said tractor trailer; a bottom plate coupled to said at least two end walls, wherein said bottom plate is perpendicular to said at least two end walls; a cover plate hingedly coupled parallel to said bottom plate, wherein said cover plate is positioned flush with a top of said at least two frame rails; wherein said storage container is positioned between said at least two frame rails; and wherein said cover plate opens upward; and at least one actuator for opening said storage container. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The storage container for use in combination with a tractor trailer of claim 10, wherein said storage container is accessible from the top. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The storage container for use in combination with a tractor trailer of claim 10, wherein said cover plate appears to be a platform mounted between said frame rails. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The storage container for use in combination with a tractor trailer of claim 10, wherein said cover plate is hingedly coupled at a back end of said cover plate, said back end of said cover plate being farther away from said tractor, a front end of said cover plate being close to said tractor. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The storage container for use in combination with a tractor trailer of claim 10, further comprising a hidden lock. ### Claim 15 A method for using a storage container in combination with a tractor trailer comprising: remotely activating an actuator coupled to a cover plate, wherein said actuator causes said cover plate to rotate in an arc parallel to at least one frame rail on said tractor trailer from a closed position to an open position; adding or removing items from a storage area accessible when said cover plate is in said open position; remotely activating said actuator, wherein said actuator causes said cover plate to rotate from said open position to said closed position; and remotely locking said storage container. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method for using a storage container in combination with a tractor trailer of claim 15, wherein said actuator is a linear actuator for pushing said cover plate to said open position. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The method for using a storage container in combination with a tractor trailer of claim 15, wherein said actuator is a winch for reeling a strap in to pull said cover plate from said open position to said closed position.