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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181300 | Fold out ramp A ramp assembly includes a ramp portion coupled for rotational movement between a stowed position and a deployed position. A first panel is rotatably coupled about a first axis to the ramp portion. A second panel is movable between a lowered position and a raised po... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8166594 | Counterbalance mechanism for fold out ramp A ramp assembly has a ramp portion configured for reciprocating movement between a stowed position, a deployed position, and a neutral position. The weight of the ramp portion biases the ramp portion (1) toward the deployed position when the ramp portion is between ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8161589 | Lift ramp An adjustable ramp apparatus installed as part of a flat surface, such as a deck, adapted for angular elevation to an inclined position for providing a ramp between the platform level and the entryway door sill level of a trailer-type home. The apparatus is elevated... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8156595 | Manually-operated ramp for handicapped access A manually operated ramp assembly includes a ramp platform and a drive assembly. The ramp platform is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position, and the drive assembly is coupled to and affords movement of the ramp platform. A shaft extends away fro... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8132280 | Loading dock leveler with lip extension mechanism A dock leveler with a deck and an extendable lip that hangs pendant when the deck is in a stored position. A lip extension mechanism engages when the deck is raised to a raised or cocked position. As the deck is lowered to an intermediate transition position, the ex... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8132281 | Fold out ramp A ramp assembly for providing a transition surface from a vehicle floor to an alighting surface includes a ramp position that rotates between a stowed position and a deployed position. A panel is rotatably coupled about an axis to the ramp portion. The ramp assembly... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8122552 | Counterbalance mechanism for fold out ramp A ramp assembly has a ramp portion configured for reciprocating movement between a stowed position, a deployed position, and a neutral position, and a counterbalance. The counterbalance includes a compression spring and an engagement fitting associated with a first ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8122553 | Fold out ramp A ramp assembly includes ramp portion coupled for rotational movement between a stowed position and a deployed position. A panel is rotatably coupled at a curbside end to the ramp portion about a first axis. The ramp assembly further includes an elongate drive arm t... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8104128 | Vehicular slope apparatus A vehicular slope apparatus (1) includes a first slope section (10) that is rotatably connected to a body of a vehicle, and a second slope section (20) that is slidably connected to an extension side of the first slope section (10), the f... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8032963 | Fold out ramp A ramp assembly for a vehicle having a floor includes a movable floor at least partially disposed within the vehicle. A ramp support element is rotatably coupled within the vehicle. A ramp portion is coupled at a first end to the ramp support element so that the ram... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8020234 | Counterbalance mechanism for fold out ramp A ramp assembly includes a ramp portion configured for reciprocating motion between a stowed position, a deployed position, and a neutral position. The ramp assembly further includes a counterbalance that provides a force to bias the ramp portion toward the stowed p... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7996943 | Shimless frame support method and apparatus for dock levelers A frame of a dock leveler that positions a deck portion of the dock leveler so that the deck portion is level with a surrounding dock floor at a driveway end when mounted in a pit in the dock floor includes a pit supported portion placed on a floor of the pit, a dec... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7926140 | Shimless frame support method and apparatus for dock levelers A dock leveler frame includes a pit supported portion; a deck supporting portion configured to provide support to a deck portion of the dock leveler; and a fastener configured to contact corresponding structure on the pit supported portion and deck supporting portio... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7913343 | Counterbalance mechanism for fold out ramp A ramp assembly includes a ramp portion configured for reciprocating motion between a stowed position, a deployed position, and a neutral position. A counterbalance comprises a shaft and a crank fixedly coupled to the shaft. A rod is rotatably coupled to the crank w... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913342 | Counterbalance mechanism for fold out ramp A ramp assembly has a ramp portion configured for reciprocating motion between a stowed position, a deployed position, and a neutral position. A counterbalance is associated with the ramp portion and includes a drive element with a spring fitting. The drive element ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913341 | Counterbalance mechanism for fold out ramp A ramp assembly has a ramp portion configured for reciprocating movement between a stowed position, a deployed position, and a neutral position, and a counterbalance. The counterbalance includes a restraint slidably coupled to a driving element having a spring fitti... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7908695 | Manually-operated ramp for handicapped access A manually operated ramp assembly includes a ramp platform and a drive assembly. The ramp platform is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position, and the drive assembly is coupled to and affords movement of the ramp platform. A shaft extends away fro... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7870631 | Fold out ramp A ramp assembly is suitable for use with a vehicle having a floor. The ramp assembly includes a ramp rotatably coupled within the vehicle, and a moving floor having an inboard panel and an outboard panel. The outboard panel has an outboard end hingedly coupled to th... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7865992 | Dock leveler for loading dock with air bag actuator A loading dock leveler having: a base with an inward end; a deck with a top platform, the deck having an inward end hingedly mounted to the inward end of the base for movement between an upper position and a lower position; a bellows assembly spaced a distance below... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7681271 | Constant radius dock leveler hinge A dock leveling system adapted to be disposed in a pit is disclosed. A hinge member with a hinge pin receiving area and a hinge pin disposed in the hinge member defines a center of rotation. A deck that is rotatable about the hinge pin includes a curved portion with... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7681272 | Counterbalance assembly for a fold out ramp A counterbalance for a ramp assembly includes a chain assembly and a spring assembly. The spring assembly includes a spring and first and second spring fittings. The first spring fitting restrains a first end of the spring when the ramp portion is between a neutral ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7665170 | Device and method for coupling a vessel to a stationary object The invention relates to a device for making a walkway from a vessel to an object which is more or less stationary relative to the vessel and has a gangplank attached to the vessel. The gangplank has a top surface and near the end of the gangplank a coupling element... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7657957 | Vertically-storing dock leveler apparatus and method A dock leveler for bridging the gap between a loading dock and the bed of a vehicle parked at the loading dock. The dock leveler is configured for installation on the top of the dock and is designed to rotate from a vertically-stored raised position to at least one ... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7603733 | Dock leveller, lip for dock leveller and lip hinge construction A dock leveller, comprising a deck plate having a deck upper surface, which deck plate is pivotably connectable with a platform; a lip having a lip upper surface, which lip upper surface, with the deck upper surface, forms at least a part of a transport surface; and... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7603734 | System and method for detecting rack fault condition of passenger boarding bridge lift columns A system for preventing a rack fault condition of a passenger boarding bridge includes a plurality of electromagnetic sensors that are disposed for sensing separately a rotational movement of each one of a first and a second electromechanical screw jack, one electro... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7533434 | Counterbalance assembly for a fold out ramp A counterbalance for a ramp assembly includes a chain assembly and a spring assembly. The spring assembly includes a spring and first and second spring fittings. The first spring fitting restrains a first end of the spring when the ramp portion is between a neutral ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7533432 | Counterbalance assembly for a fold out ramp A counterbalance for a ramp assembly includes a chain assembly and a spring assembly. The spring assembly includes a spring and first and second spring fittings. The first spring fitting restrains a first end of the spring when the ramp portion is between a neutral ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7533433 | Counterbalance assembly for a fold out ramp A counterbalance for a ramp assembly includes a chain assembly and a spring assembly. The spring assembly includes a spring and first and second spring fittings. The first spring fitting restrains a first end of the spring when the ramp portion is between a neutral ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7428765 | Passenger boarding bridge stabilizing apparatus and method therefor Passenger boarding bridges have adjustable walkways that are elevated high above the ground when servicing aircraft doorways. Passenger safety is improved by automatically stabilizing the passenger boarding bridge when it is in an aligned condition. A method for aut... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7409739 | Dock leveler support frame and method of installation A dock leveler support frame includes an upper frame member and a substantially vertical frame member connected thereto. The substantially vertical frame member includes both a structural member and a height-adjusting leg assembly. The leg assembly is adjustable via... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7363670 | Formed front header for a dock leveler A dock leveler includes a pivotally extendable lip coupled to a pivotal deck by way of a front hinge, wherein the structure in the area of the front hinge optimizes the torsional flexibility of the deck; provides a well supported, durable crown (apex angle between a... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360268 | Seal for aircraft boarding stairs or boarding bridge The Object of the invention as a seal for aircraft boarding stairs or for an aircraft boarding bridge, said seal comprising a U-shaped bellows (5) spanning a gangway bottom plate (10), said bellows (5) comprising a flexible frame (3) at i... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357223 | Platform lift apparatus with integrated ladder for accessing attic storage space A platform lift system includes a mounting frame that is fixedly engaged into a scuttle hole formed in a horizontal supporting surface (i.e., attic floor or room ceiling) and a foldable ladder that is supported by the frame. A separate trolley carries a lift platfor... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353558 | Vertically-storing dock leveler apparatus and method A dock leveler for bridging the gap between a loading dock and the bed of a vehicle parked at the loading dock. The dock leveler is configured for installation on the top of the dock and is designed to rotate from a vertically-stored raised position to at least one ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351027 | Vehicle loader mechanism A vehicle loader mechanism mountable on a vehicle having a cargo deck for lifting loads onto the cargo deck is disclosed. The vehicle loader mechanism includes a base mountable on the cargo deck of the vehicle and a lift mechanism movable between a lowered position ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350254 | Bridging apparatus A bridging unit for use in bridging apparatus for traversing a bridging zone, the bridging unit including a stowage housing which in use is disposed to one side of the zone, a spanning assembly operatively mounted to the stowage housing for movement between a stowed... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338052 | Trailer stabilizing device and method of using same An apparatus and method for stabilizing a stationary trailer. One embodiment of the device comprises a jack and a stabilizing member. The jack attaches to the bottom of the trailer, such that when the jack is extended, a base component of the jack engages the ground... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334282 | Cargo transfer assembly associated with a passenger boarding bridge A cargo transfer assembly structured to move baggage, handicapped vehicles such as wheelchairs, and other cargo between a passenger boarding bridge and the tarmac, ground or other supporting surface on which the boarding bridge is positioned. A lifting assembly havi... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7305730 | Freight loading bumper This is a bumper system which protects the area of the dock on a warehouse from unnecessary damage by trailers, forklifts and the like. The devices will be secured to the front of a loading dock and will have a rubber bumper to absorb the shock. The device is hinged... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7278242 | 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... | 10/09/2007 |
