Class 188/32 - On ground

Subclass of Class 188 - Brakes
Definition: The brakes are located on the ground and not attached to
No. of applications: 39
Last issue date: 01/12/2012

Application No.	Application Title	Issue Date
20120006632	WHEEL CHOCK SYSTEM A wheel restraint for restraining a vehicle at a loading dock includes various features such as, a wheel chock supported by a spring loaded articulated arm with a spring that can be selectively tightened or released, a sensor that detects whether the chock is solidly ag...	01/12/2012
20110290596	Vehicle Chocking Systems And Methods Of Using The Same Vehicle chocking systems include a first chock comprising a first bottom surface, a first front wheel restraining surface and a first rear wheel restraining surface opposite the first front wheel restraining surface, a second chock comprising a second bottom surface, a ...	12/01/2011
20110240416	LATCHING MECHANISMS FOR REMOVABLE CHOCKS Example wheel restraint systems include example wheel chocks for blocking a wheel of a vehicle at a loading dock. In some examples, the wheel chock is movable between a stored position and a wheel-blocking position. In the wheel-blocking position, the chock latches onto...	10/06/2011
20110233006	Device and Method for Blocking a Vehicle and Loading-Unloading Station Provided Therewith Disclosed are a device and method for blocking a vehicle, and a loading-unloading station provided with such a device. The device includes a guide track disposed along a driveway; a carriage guided by the guide track and provided with a blocking means for blocking a whe...	09/29/2011
20110226565	Chock system A wheel chock restraint system which comprises a wheel chock having a base, a plurality of teeth extending outwardly from the base, the teeth extending in a first direction, and a locking member mounted within the chock, the locking member having a plurality of locking ...	09/22/2011
20110220439	DOCK LOCKING DEVICE FOR A TRANSPORT FREIGHT VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SAME The device for chocking a goods transportation vehicle at a dock comprises a horizontal support (1) designed to be anchored on the ground fronting a loading dock, a horizontal platen (2) mounted slidingly on a horizontal support (1), a rear chock (<...	09/15/2011
20110168501	WHEEL CHOCK WITH SOLAR-POWERED LIGHTS A wheel chock assembly includes a self-contained, solar-powered lighting module held in a recess on an external surface of the wheel chock. The protective panel can be used to cover the lighting module. The lighting module includes photovoltaic cells for generating elec...	07/14/2011
20110162916	WHEEL CHOCKS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS Wheel chocks for use with loading docks are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a manual wheel chock configured in accordance with the present disclosure includes a restraint arm pivotally coupled to a carriage that is rollably mounted to a longitudinal guide rail. The...	07/07/2011
20110100765	WHEEL CHOCK HAVING A ROLLER ASSIST A wheel chock having a roller assist comprised of a chock, a handle assembly, and a roller assembly. The wheel chock is controlled and lifted by the handle assembly pivoting on the roller assembly. The roller assembly allows rolling of the chock by a user without the ne...	05/05/2011
20110083481	Security devices for wheels A security device attaches to and secures a wheel of vehicle. The security device has a pair of arms for releasably engaging with a wheel and a locking assembly attached to or disposed between the arms. The locking assembly may include a static portion disposed on one o...	04/14/2011
20110067960	Wheel Stop Made Of Metal Pipe And Capable Of Transmitting Power To Electric Car While Being Parked A wheel stop is disclosed which is engaged by a wheel of a vehicle in an attempt to be parked in a parking lot, to limit movement of the vehicle. The wheel stop includes a middle extending portion, first and second leg portions, all of which are integrally formed with a...	03/24/2011
20100170754	MANUAL WHEEL CHOCKS WITH ENHANCED BRACING UPON DEPLOYMENT An example wheel restraint includes a wheel chock that is manually movable between a retracted or release position clear of a wheel of a vehicle at a loading dock and an operative position to block the path of the wheel. In the release position, the chock can be manuall...	07/08/2010
20100140024	Wheel chock A wheel chock including a head for engagement with a vehicle wheel. The head has a blade that defines a pair of conjoined wedges oriented 180° apart. A hosel is affixed to, and extends laterally from, the middle of the blade. A handle is affixed to, and extends upwardl...	06/10/2010
20100108448	Locking wheel chock A locking wheel device designed to prevent the unauthorized movement and or roll away of a wheeled vehicle or trailer by locking onto a wheel and having a configuration such that the device also serves to chock the wheel when in the locked on position. A locking wheel c...	05/06/2010
20100065714	CHOCK APPARATUS An apparatus for supporting a motorcycle in an upright position. The apparatus includes a base and a wheel stop coupled thereto. A cradle is pivotably coupled to the base and includes a pair of clamp members slidably coupled thereto. The pair of clamp members are biased...	03/18/2010
20090194376	MANUAL WHEEL CHOCKS WITH ENHANCED BRACING UPON DEPLOYMENT An example wheel restraint includes a wheel chock that is manually movable between a retracted or release position clear of a wheel of a vehicle at a loading dock and an operative position to block the path of the wheel. In the release position, the chock can be manuall...	08/06/2009
20090194375	MANUAL WHEEL CHOCKS WITH AUTOMATIC POSITIVE LOCKING A wheel restraint includes a wheel chock that is manually movable between a retracted position clear of a wheel of a vehicle at a loading dock and an operative position to block the path of the wheel. In the retracted position, the chock can be manually moved freely alo...	08/06/2009
20090026022	WHEEL CHOCK SYSTEM A wheel restraint for restraining a vehicle at a loading dock includes various features such as, a wheel chock supported by a spring loaded articulated arm with a spring that can be selectively tightened or released, a sensor that detects whether the chock is solidly ag...	01/29/2009
20090019901	Wheel Chock A method of chocking a wheel comprises a step of providing a wheel chock. The wheel chock comprises a stationary body and a rocking body. The rocking body is pivotally connected to the stationary body. The method also comprises a step of rolling a wheel into contact wit...	01/22/2009
20080314693	IMMOBILISATION DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE WHEEL AND METHOD FOR IMMOBILISING A VEHICLE WHEEL The present invention relates to an immobilisation device for a wheel of a vehicle, comprising two chocks to be positioned in front and behind a wheel to prevent said wheel from rolling, two arms which are pivotable about a pivot point relative to each other, which func...	12/25/2008
20080277211	Wheel chock A wheel chock including a head for engagement with a vehicle wheel. The head has a blade that defines a pair of conjoined wedges oriented 180° apart. A hosel is affixed to, and extends laterally from, the middle of the blade. A handle is affixed to, and extends upwardl...	11/13/2008
20080264734	COMBINATION WHEEL CHOCK AND BALLAST WEIGHT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES A container fillable with a flowable material such as sand, salt or water, and usable as a ballast weight for a back of a motor vehicle and also as a wheel chock. The container is elongate and may have a triangular cross section. One end may be permanently closed. An en...	10/30/2008
20080230329	Wheel Chock Assembly A wheel chock assembly is provided having a base member extending axially from a top end to a bottom end, first and second support members whose upper ends are pivotally and slidably engaged with respect to the base member, first and second wheel chocks mounted with res...	09/25/2008
20080185238	WHEEL IMMOBILIZER APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD Embodiments of the present invention provide a wheel immobilizer apparatus and method for immobilizing a wheel of a vehicle. For example, a wheel immobilizer apparatus may include a plurality of chocks and an adjustment member secured to each of the chocks and configure...	08/07/2008
20080128220	Portable Wheel Chock A portable wheel chock for partially accommodating and supporting a vehicle wheel. The wheel chock comprises a base plate which is configured to have at least a portion of the vehicle wheel rested thereupon. In addition to the base plate, the wheel chock comprises a sup...	06/05/2008
20080073162	Over-center clamping wheel chocks A wheel chock system for preventing movement of one or more wheels. The system may include a pair of chocks for clamping onto one or more wheels. The chocks may be connected through a linkage mechanism that can be rotated to draw the chocks together or move the chocks f...	03/27/2008
20080060886	Wheeled vehicle support Disclosed are systems and methods for supporting a wheeled vehicle in a stationary and/or upright orientation. In one aspect of the present invention, a self-locking rear brace is coupled with an adjustable front brace to provide a plurality of contact points between th...	03/13/2008
20070245783	Adjustable Two-Piece Vehicle Immobilizer A two-piece vehicle immobilizing device adapted for removable interconnection to a vehicle wheel assembly. The vehicle immobilizing device utilizes an outer arm, an inner arm with inner and outer indexing stops, an engagement dome, and a securing mechanism that provides...	10/25/2007
20070089941	Wheel chock for tandem wheeled vehicles A wheel chock, for use with tandem wheeled vehicles, having a pair of generally wedged shaped block members in spaced apart relation that are interconnected by a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly is operatively connected to a handle so as to horizontally displace t...	04/26/2007
20070017754	Two-wheeled vehicle and chassis braking system A chassis braking system for braking a chassis includes a braking unit including a braking surface biased toward a road surface on which the chassis runs and having a first state where movement of the braking surface toward the road surface is locked and a second state ...	01/25/2007
20060207840	Method and apparatus for securing a shopping cart A method and apparatus for securing a wheeled device such as a shopping cart is disclosed. In one embodiment, the securing structure comprises a depression formed in a support surface, such as a concrete or asphalt parking lot. The depression is configured to accept one...	09/21/2006
20060060429	Hose guide chock The invention provides a device, such as a block/chock for tires, that comprises a main body that generally conforms to the shape of an object that catches or binds a hose, wire, cable, and the like, and at least one movable or rotatable vertical tubular element. When p...	03/23/2006
20060027425	ATV QUIK LOCK The ATV QUIK LOCK is a automatic locking device for securing an all terrain vehicle to a trailer. ...	02/09/2006
20060016645	COMBINATION TANDEM AXLE WHEEL CHOCK AND TRAILER TONGUE STAND A pair of wheel chocks (10, 12), configured for placement under a resting tandem wheel (W) to maintain the wheel (W) at rest and for alternatively supporting a trailer tongue wheel (Wj), are disclosed. The wheel chock (10) broadly includes a body (14	01/26/2006
20050279589	Braking assembly There is described a vehicle braking assembly for a wheel which comprises a braking member arranged to move relative to the main body of the wheel between an inoperative and an operative position, blocking means adapted to prevent the braking member from moving to an op...	12/22/2005
20050167209	Double wheel chock frame A roller system for moving a load a predetermined distance includes a chock frame having a pair of spaced chocks connected between a pair of rigid siderails and a freely moveable roller unit. The roller unit includes a plurality of rollers and is positioned between the ...	08/04/2005
20050145446	Supplemental restraint for auto-rack railroad car restraint system A supplemental restraint for a primary vehicle restraint system for an auto-rack railroad car which reduces or eliminates movement of the vehicle in the auto-rack railroad car. The supplemental restraint is adapted to be positioned on a grating between the tire of the v...	07/07/2005
20050077121	WHEEL CHOCK A wheel chock (10) configured for placement under a resting rubber tired wheel (W), such as a wheel found on a powered vehicle, to maintain the wheel (W) at rest is disclosed. The wheel chock (10) broadly includes a body (12) that defines an interna...	04/14/2005
20050051389	Method and apparatus for securing a shopping cart A method and apparatus for securing a wheeled device such as a shopping cart is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a body having a pair of spaced stops with an intermediate trough. In use, the wheels of the cart are rolled along an upwardly extending f...	03/10/2005

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