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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8127389 | Portable curb ramp A portable ramp system made according to this invention includes a pair of interconnected ramps for use with high-centering wheeled lawn equipment such as commercial walk-behind mowers. The ramps allow the equipment to move between a first lower elevation and a seco... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8122551 | Four wheeler trailer loading ramps The present invention relates to a loading ramp for loading an all terrain vehicle for transport purposes comprising: a center plate, where said center plate includes a mounting plate and at least one mounting pin as a means to attach the loading ramp to a trailer; ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8099813 | Ramp assembly for mobile shelving The present invention relates to a ramp assembly for a mobile shelving system including at least one longitudinal track body having a central channel and transverse edges, said ramp assembly including a plurality of ramp sections disposed on either side of the track... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8074314 | Hinged ramp assembly A ramp is assembled from first and second boards such that the first and second boards are foldable relative to one another. Rail assemblies comprising first and second channels are fastened along opposing sides of the boards. First and second hinge members, fastene... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8065770 | Dock leveler with continuous position sensing An example dock leveler for a loading dock includes a position sensor system that not only senses upper and lower travel limits of the dock leveler's deck and/or lip but can also sense a plurality of intermediate positions between the limits. In some examples, the s... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8060965 | Ramp-platform device and an on-board relocatable vehicle inspection system having the same Disclosed is a ramp-platform device for an on-board relocatable small vehicle inspection system. The ramp-platform device includes a connection frame having a rectangular shape and defining therein an inner space, first and second intermediate parts which are dispos... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8046858 | Gangway handrail and method for manufacturing the same A handrail for a gangway and a method for manufacturing the same where the handrail comprises a single, continuous piece of plastic. ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8046857 | Dock leveler seals and associated methods and systems Dock leveler seals and associated methods and systems are described herein. A dock leveler having a rear hinge seal configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a rear support frame and a movable deck. The rear support frame includes a plu... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8001643 | Cable protector A cable protector and access ramp apparatus and system are disclosed. The apparatus and system is comprised of a plurality of variously configured cable protector sections. Each of the sections has a protected raceway through which various piping, electrical, gas, c... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7996942 | Rotating gangway support platform A crew transfer system for transferring personnel from a vessel to a stationary platform, such as an oil rig, is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, the system includes a ramp that is coupled to the vessel and an interface that is attached to the stationary p... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7962987 | Portable curb ramp A portable ramp made according to this invention includes a pair of interconnected ramps for use with high-centering wheeled lawn equipment such as commercial walk-behind mowers. The ramps allow the equipment to move between a first lower elevation and a second high... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7958586 | Multi tread segmented self deploying roll up ramp A roll out multi-tread ramp design supported by its arched design and the preferably identical shape and angle of each of its multiple treads abutting one another creating a surface area that distributes stress from weight placed on the surface of the ramp. Oblong l... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7950095 | Gangway and method for manufacturing same A gangway comprises at least one component formed from a continuous piece of metal. The at least one component formed from the continuous piece of metal may be a support structure or an underbody, a platform, a ramp, a step, or other support surface. A method for ma... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7950094 | Ramp assembly including extension section A ramp assembly generally includes a ramp platform having a top substantially planar tread surface and an extension section extending outwardly from an end of the ramp platform. The extension section has proximal and distal sloping portions that converge at a junctu... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7950096 | Fluid flow system bridge with walkway A method for transferring fluids and personnel between a work vessel and an offshore marine platform includes the placement of an elongated self-supporting frame between the work vessel and the marine platform. A walkway is provided on the frame. Pipe racks are prov... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7930788 | Reduced height combination ramp and load leveler A reduced height combination ramp and load leveler includes at least two lengthwise support members, a plurality of cross members and plurality of cross treads. A retention tube is secured to each end of the at least two lengthwise support members. The at least two ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7926139 | Ramp insert The present invention is directed to a ramp insert for insertion between rails and/or rungs of a ramp. An embodiment of the present invention includes a body that may have an adjustable length. The body may include a first section that may include a track portion an... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7895693 | Lightweight modular footbridge and ladder A tactical footbridge comprises two or more bridge segments and one or more pivotal connection assemblies. The one or more pivotal connection assemblies engage two of the at two or more bridge segments. Each pivotal connection assembly comprises a first member, a se... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7870629 | Portable docking station Disclosed is an apparatus and method for providing a portable docking station function for transferring items. The portable docking station may be suitably sized for the application of interest; however, for the preferred embodiment the portable docking station is a... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7854032 | Portable ramp for motor vehicles A portable ramp for motor vehicles molded from co-polymer where the ramp has a longitudinal spine extending through a grid, has a sloped portion and a horizontal upper portion to support a wheel of a vehicle. The wheel is in direct contact with the grid and the grid... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7827641 | Telescoping ramp The present invention includes a telescoping ramp that includes two ramp members that fit one atop the other such that the two members may be extended out or collapsed together. The first, outer ramp member has channels on either side of a substantially planar surfa... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7823239 | Illuminated loading dock system An illuminated loading dock system includes a series of light fixtures having sufficient power to illuminate the interior of a series of trailers from a distance that spans a dock leveler pit. The light fixtures are mounted to stanchions (or a railing thereof) that ... | 11/02/2010 |
| RE41851 | Ramp and method of construction A ramp constructed of an expanded plastic foam parallelepiped core encased in a thick coating of polyurea provides a lightweight, stable ramp suitable for vehicle servicing. A low angle, long length ramp of a low weight is provided. Heavy duty versions have on edge ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7810198 | Wheelchair lift apparatus The present invention is directed to a wheelchair lift apparatus (1) for mounting to a vehicle, e.g., to a bus or a railway car, comprising a platform (2) having a bridge plate (3) pivotally hinged thereon, said platform (2) being retaine... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7810197 | Illuminated cable ramp Cable ramps are illuminated in an effort to increase awareness of the ramp thereby decreasing the risk of a person tripping or entanglement with the ramp. Light sources (e.g., light emitting diodes) are placed at various locations on a cable ramp and illuminate the ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7810196 | Independently extendable truck ramps and associated use therefor The invention as presently conceived discloses a variable length ramp system attachable to a standard pickup truck that assists with the loading of all-terrain vehicles (ATV's), small tractors, yard equipment, golf carts, and similar items. The length of each ramp c... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7802337 | Retractable ramp A ramp assembly includes an elongated frame sized and shaped to extend between a first door and a second door aligned opposite each other on opposed sides of a vehicle; a first sectional ramp section having a first end and a second end; and a second sectional ramp h... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7793374 | Adjustable height bridging ramp system As typically embodied, the inventive ramp system for bridging between structures (e.g., marine vessels) includes a hydraulic elevator device and a ramp unit. The ramp unit includes three adjoining planar members, the ramp member (the main ramp body) being pivotably ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7752696 | Docking buffer A height-adjustable docking buffer is described for protecting facades when vehicles are docked in building openings. The docking buffer is made up of a fixed mounting frame and a height-adjustable buffer block for a loading ramp or a transfer bridge. The buffer blo... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7694375 | Portable curb ramp Apparatuses, systems, and methods for transporting objects are shown and described. Embodiments of the present invention allow objects to be easily transported over elevated structures. The disclosed embodiments can be used for quickly and conveniently traversing on... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7661171 | Ramp with vehicle attachment The present invention relates to a ramp. The ramp includes at least two stiles. Each stile has a top, a bottom and four sides. A plurality of shoulders are equally spaced apart and mounted on one side of each stile. A plurality of rungs are aligned with the shoulder... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7653957 | Collapseable utility ramp A utility ramp for loading and unloading lawn mowers and other equipment into a pickup truck or transport vehicle and then collapsed for easy storage. The ramp is a comprehensive unit comprising two ramp channels held parallel by a sliding cross brace design. The fi... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7607186 | Modular wheelchair ramp A modular wheelchair ramp includes multiple, variously configurable ramp sections that are adapted to be assembled together to form or define a ramp surface upon which a wheelchair may traverse. The ramp sections may be held in an elevated orientation by support str... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7600282 | Drive protection device A height-adjustable docking buffer is described for protecting facades when vehicles are docked in building openings. The docking buffer is made up of a fixed mounting frame and a height-adjustable buffer block for a loading ramp or a transfer bridge. The buffer blo... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7594290 | Dock leveler bottom pad A dock leveler sealing system that includes a barrier configured to be attached to a dock leveler and a hinged region located in the barrier and configured to facilitate one portion of the barrier moving with respect to a second portion of the barrier. The dock leve... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7574764 | Boat trailer hitch ramp assembly A trailer hitch ramp assembly has a first ramp member secured to the trailer hitch and a second ramp member pivotally secured to the first. The second ramp member is foldable onto the first member to define a traveling position. When unfolded, the second ramp member... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7571507 | Wheelchair platform and detachable ramp, and methods of constructing and utilizing same A combination wheelchair platform and detachable ramp to allow a person seated in the wheelchair to be at the proper height for an opthalmologic slit lamp examination, or for a standard size dining table. The platform and ramp have raised side members to prevent acc... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7552495 | Adaptable inserts for jet ski ramp A modular jet ski ramp includes a platform configured to float on water and for attachment to a dock. The platform has a receptacle thereon for a replaceable insert, which has a docking surface and an attachment surface. The docking surface is complementary to a hul... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7533431 | Illuminating dock leveler A dock leveler for a truck loading dock includes a lighting system mounted to the deck of the leveler. The lighting system can be used for illuminating the interior of a trailer, illuminating the deck of the dock leveler, and/or providing a warning signal that alert... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7526826 | Folding ramp A folding ramp (20) generally includes at least first and second ramp sections (24 and 26), and a first hinge assembly (22) coupling the first and second ramp sections. The first hinge assembly includes adjacent first and second collars (... | 05/05/2009 |
