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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181401 | Loading dock truck and trailer seals and associated systems and methods Apparatuses for forming at least a partial seal between an open end of a truck, trailer, or other vehicle and an opening in a building are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus for forming at least a partial seal includes a first side pad configured to e... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8141305 | Side seal members for a dock seal Side seal member for a loading dock seal are disclosed. An example truck loading dock seal comprising a resiliently compressible side pad supported by a relatively rigid backer and encased within a pliable cover includes at least one flexible lip protruding from the... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8112949 | Segmented dock seals for truck loading docks and associated systems and methods Segmented dock seals for truck loading docks are described herein. An elongate, compressible pad member for use with a loading dock seal is positioned to compliantly conform to an aft end of a trailer positioned proximate to an opening in a building. The pad member ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8112948 | Sealing structure for a loading dock opening The present invention provides a sealing structure for a loading dock opening, consisting of two flexible side seals on opposite sides with a sealing form and mounted in a vertical orientation to a frame, and a curtain-like head seal also affixed to the frame, which... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8042307 | Head curtains for dock shelters or dock seals Head curtains for dock shelters or dock seals are disclosed. An example head curtain assembly for a vehicle loading dock includes a retractable curtain stiffened by a resiliently compressible foam panel that is more flexible about a horizontal axis than about a vert... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7882663 | Water runoff deflector for a vehicle at a loading dock A water runoff deflector for use at a loading dock includes a seal suspended from a wall-mounted frame. A truck can back underneath the deflector so that the seal rests atop the truck's roof. The seal helps prevent water (snow, rain, ice, slush, etc.) on the truck's... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7757442 | Flexible structures for use with dock seals and shelters Flexible structures for use with dock seals and shelters are disclosed. An example flexible structure includes an elongate flexible panel assembly having first and second longitudinal edges and at least one flexible thin-walled member having a length along a longitu... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7703245 | Loading dock door seal A seal system is utilized with flat, rough, and/or ribbed wall surfaces and includes a top dock pad and two substantially parallel side dock pads, which substantially frame a doorway at a loading dock. The dock pads are secured to the wall by a plurality of mounting... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7523588 | Entryway protector The present invention is a entryway protector for use with elevator door jamb panels to protect the surfaces of the panels from sustaining damage from collisions with moving equipment, building materials and furniture. The entryway protector includes the main sectio... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7444785 | Bottom pad/bumper assembly for loading docks with leveler A bottom pad assembly for sealing a bottom opening formed when a vehicle is parked adjacent to a loading dock includes a first mounting bracket positioned adjacent to a first end of a dock opening. A second mounting bracket is positioned adjacent to second end of a ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7383664 | Loading dock door seal A seal system is utilized with flat, rough, and/or ribbed wall surfaces and includes a top dock pad and two substantially parallel side dock pads, which substantially frame a doorway at a loading dock. The dock pads are secured to the wall by a plurality of mounting... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7308926 | R and R security screen garage door A screen door that can be utilized in conjunction with an electronic garage door. The screen door can be attached or detached from the garage door and has the same size and shape as the garage door. The screen door runs up and down on its own set of tracks and has n... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7287353 | Heat shielded dock pad A compressible seal for a loading dock includes a pliable heat shield that helps protect the seal from concentrated heat generated by a truck's taillight being pressed against the seal. The seal includes a compressible foam core protected by a tough outer covering. ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7254922 | Selectively releasable and pivotable side curtain assembly A selectively releasable side curtain is provided with at lease one zipper member having a first portion secured to the side pad and a second portion secured to the side curtain for selectively, releasably securing the side curtain relative to the side pad. In a sec... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252586 | Universal access port A universal access port includes a specific size opening that is formed through a wall of a conditioning enclosure and located at a specific distance from a floor or mounting surface. The opening is preferably rectangular in shape, but other shapes may also be used.... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7246467 | Heat shielded dock pad A compressible seal for a loading dock includes a pliable heat shield that helps protect the seal from concentrated heat generated by a truck's taillight being pressed against the seal. The seal includes a compressible foam core protected by a tough outer covering. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7185463 | Water runoff deflector for a vehicle at a loading dock A water runoff deflector for use at a loading dock includes a seal suspended from a wall-mounted frame. A truck can back underneath the deflector so that the seal rests atop the truck's roof. The seal helps prevent water (snow, rain, ice, slush, etc.) on the truck's... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7143803 | Automatic and a manual lift-up ventilated gate for use with an overhead garage door An ventilated gate for use with an overhead garage door. The ventilated gate is an added feature to a conventional overhead garage door and provides ventilation to a garage where such ventilation is unavailable through a conventional overhead garage door. The ventil... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7114754 | Mobile construction support vehicle A vehicle for use in the construction trade to support steel building fabrication and support issues. In the preferred embodiment, the vehicle comprises a trailer, a mobile type unit containing enough equipment to handle most tasks used on a construction site, parti... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7070176 | Enclosed spring mechanism for trailer ramp doors A spring mechanism for a trailer ramp door which is adapted to be completely received in an opening in a side member of a tubular rectangular trailer rear entrance frame and with its bottom end securely attached to the inner surface of a flange extending along a sid... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7044474 | Wiper seal method and apparatus A wiper seal apparatus for forming a weather seal between a vehicle and a loading dock is provided. The wiper seal apparatus includes a seal member which bends toward a support mounted on a warehouse wall when deflected toward the wall, and applies a pressure on the... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7017643 | Guard assembly and handrail for use with overhead doors A guard assembly is used near a doorway with an overhead door on a platform having at least one post mounted adjacent the doorway. The assembly preferably comprises a barrier adapted to extend across the doorway and having at least one coupling which is adapted to c... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6976340 | Universal access port A universal access port includes a specific size opening that is formed through a wall of a conditioning enclosure and located at a specific distance from a floor or mounting surface. The opening is preferably rectangular in shape, but other shapes may also be used.... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6951084 | Draft shield for a loading dock shelter At a truck loading dock, a flexible draft shield helps seal a lower inner corner of a dock shelter. Instead of a foam core, the draft shield includes a resiliently flexible frame that supports a pliable cover. In some embodiments, the frame includes a spring steel l... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948285 | Loading dock shelter with hollow side or head members In order to provide a durable loading dock shelter with an effective seal, the dock shelter is provided with a face panel that is relatively lightweight and firm, yet moveable for sealing against vehicles of various size and position. The face panel can be used as a... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6922955 | Pre-cast dock leveler pit A dock pit for a dock leveler mechanism comprises a pre-cast concrete body including integrally formed side, rear panel and front panels, all forming a continuous perimeter open therethrough to receive the load leveler mechanism. Each side panel has a top edge and t... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6915832 | Protection device for an overhead door An impact protection device for an overhead comprising an elongated beam shaped to at least partially span the door. The beam includes box members at the ends there of which releasably interfit with channel members at a closed position of the door to laterally secur... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6883198 | Loading dock with lip protecting bumpers A dock leveler and installation thereof having a bumper assembly to protect the deck and the lip of the leveler. In one embodiment the dock leveler comprises a pivotable deck and a lip attached to the deck at one end thereof. A bumper is operably connected to the de... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6880301 | Pivotal and translational dock leveler lip A dock leveler, for bridging the gap between a loading dock platform and a vehicle at the dock, includes an adjustably overlapping lip and ramp that provide a traffic surface of variable length to accommodate situations where there is only a limited amount of space ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6854224 | Loading dock with vertically movable side pads A loading dock seal for around a doorway of a building includes a vertically movable side seal and a relatively fixed head seal that are adapted to seal against the rear of a truck. As the truck is loaded or unloaded of its cargo, the resulting weight change on the ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6854225 | Self-adjusting lower loading dock seal A self-adjusting loading dock seal engages a vehicle and facilitates at least one of loading and unloading thereof relative to a loading dock. The loading dock seal includes at least one dock attachment member, a dock seal member, and at least one spring-loaded adju... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6654976 | Seal for a dock leveler lip A dock leveler that includes a pivotal ramp with a moveable lip for loading and unloading a truck at a loading dock also includes a lip seal that helps seal an air gap along the side edges of the lip. When the back end of the truck is up against a dock bu... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6550191 | Roller sealing apparatus for forming a weather seal between a vehicle and a loading dock or the like A sealing apparatus for forming a weather seal between a vehicle and a loading dock is provided. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a roller seal rotatably mounted to a support for rotation about an axis. The roller seal is movable in at least a ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6521821 | Fixing member, a solar cell module array using said fixing member, and a method for installing a solar cell module or a roofing member using said fixing member A fixing member for fixing a solar cell module or a roofing member with no solar cell onto an installation face, said fixing member comprising a meshing portion to mesh at least a solar cell module or a part of a roofing member with no solar cell; a fixin... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6497076 | Moveable bumper for a loading dock A bumper assembly for a loading dock includes a bumper that is moveable between an operative position and a stored position. In the operative position, the bumper extends well above the dock platform to prevent excessively high trucks, trailer beds, and c... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6431252 | Curtain for a vehicle shelter and method for making the same A curtain for a dock shelter that is easily assembled alone and as part of a dock shelter. The curtain includes a sheet that has a pocket mounted thereon. The pocket is adapted to receive a flexible stay and include a slit that inhibits movement of the st... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6425214 | Vehicle sealing device A sealing device for engaging the surface of a vehicle parked adjacent a structure and which is automatically actuated in response to the approach or departure of the vehicle. A seal member is supported by a pivoting frame which is mountable to the struct... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6374554 | Vehicle shelter The present invention provides a flexible frame for a loading dock shelter. The flexible frame utilizes open channels that are clinched together to serve as supports. The supports are used in side frames that form part of the flexible frame. Each side fra... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6347490 | Docking system for a biobubble clean room An airlock extension made of a plasticized material of an accordion type structure which is secured between a clean room and an autoclavable container to overcome the need for an accurate alignment. The airlock extension has a vinyl sheet which extends ac... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6311435 | Soft sided shelter assembly for truck/trailer closure at storage terminal dock A closure unit for providing a weather-tight seal within the doorjamb in the wall of a warehouse at a terminal dock, includes outwardly positioned left-hand and right-hand side wings having hook-and-loop fasteners thereon for removably coupling the wings ... | 11/06/2001 |
