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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8104588 | 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 bi... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8074775 | 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 confi... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7958973 | 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... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7537095 | Chocking apparatus An apparatus (1) for reliably blocking a vehicle (2) at a loading dock (3) includes a telescopic arm (4) that at one end (4A) is supported so as to be stationary but is pivotal about two axes (P1, P2) and that at the ... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7490701 | 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... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7357270 | Container holder and a system for supporting containers and a method for holding containers A container holder, a system for supporting containers and a method for holding containers which allow the containers to be stored and/or displayed are provided. Additionally, the container holder may have a base or arm connected to a first stopper and/or a second s... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7299902 | 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 displa... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284641 | Wheel locking system A wheel locking system includes a plate that has an upper edge and a lower edge. A lower housing has a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The lower edge of the plate extends through the top wall and is... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278520 | Wheel locking device for vehicle Disclosed is a wheel locking device for vehicle which prevents an unauthorized movement of the vehicle. The wheel locking device for vehicles comprises a supporting disk attached to an outer side surface a wheel and provided with arms, fixtures inserted into the arm... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7277675 | Array for the contact-less transmission of electrical signals or energy The invention is characterized by the provisions that each transmitter comprises an AC voltage or current source, respectively, as well as a plurality of inductive coupling elements supplied from said source, which elements are supplemented by at least one capacitor... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273197 | Adjustable shopping cart and baby stroller stand An apparatus for a storage stand for a shopping cart 12 and baby stroller 13 which will keep the shopping cart or baby stroller erect and immobile with a pair of adjustable spring-hinged arms 19 having bungee cords 20 positioned on the ou... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7264092 | Wheel chock restraint system Wheel chock restraint system comprising a wheel chock, a supporting element mounted on the ground near a loading dock and a support assembly connected by one end to the wheel chock and by another end near the loading dock. A base portion of the chock is provided wit... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7243761 | Rachet locking brake for medical devices An apparatus is provided for securely positioning a medical device that prevents movement of one end of the device by applying a single force. The apparatus allows a doctor to depress a pedal, which is connected to a pedal housing by way of a single shaft. Connected... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7226265 | Tire-detecting wheel chock apparatus A wheel chock apparatus includes a chock body for chocking a tire of a vehicle such as a semi-trailer prior to loading or unloading the trailer by a towmotor at a docking bay. When properly positioned, the chock body prevents movement of the vehicle away from the do... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225492 | Ramp A collapsible ramp (100) comprising a collapsible deck (102) and a collapsible support structure (104). The deck (102) is composed of plural transverse panels (106, 110, 112, 114, 116) selectively joinable by tongue and groove conn... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7210874 | Flared energy absorbing system and method An energy absorbing system with one or more energy absorbing assemblies is provided to reduce or eliminate the severity of a collision between a moving motor vehicle and a roadside hazard. The energy absorbing system may be installed adjacent to a gore area and othe... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7194878 | Vehicle booting device A device for booting the wheel of a vehicle comprises a dual capability for locking the wheel of either small or large vehicles. The booting device comprises a dual pair of pincer arms that are juxtaposed with respect to each other about a base member. The base memb... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186052 | Vehicle tire deflating apparatus A vehicle tire deflating apparatus includes a first member, with a tire facing side, and a second member, with a tire facing side spaced from the first member. An interconnecting member locates the first member relative to the second member by a distance sufficient ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7185744 | 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 ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7172203 | Limited movement roller system A limited movement roller device and related method for moving a load includes a frame with a load bearing surface. A plurality of rollers are moveable through the frame and connected with respect to each other. A stop block is positioned within a void between two r... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168527 | Adjustable wheel torque assisting device with anti-slip teeth A wheel torquing assisting device for allowing lateral movement of a suspended vehicle wheel while preventing rotation of the suspended vehicle wheel, including anti-slip teeth on the wheel-engaging face, a forefoot portal and means for varying the height and/or wid... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7162760 | Methods and apparatus for a step mounting system A step mounting apparatus includes a stepping portion, at least one mounting support extending from the stepping portion, and at least one contact member attached to the at least one mounting support. The at least one contact member is adjustable with respect to the... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7150592 | 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 t... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7131561 | Conformable boat rack A boat rack apparatus for carrying a boat on a vehicle roof rack includes a plurality of conformable support members. Each support member has an expanse that contacts a boat hull. The expanse is supported by a rib arrangement, including a spring rib and a load rib. ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7121508 | Aircraft wheel immobilizer The present invention is adapted to immobilize a vehicle by utilizing a pair of selectively interconnected chocks that are placed fore and aft of a tire. The chocks are preferably used to secure aircraft and/or aircraft ground support equipment from unauthorized mot... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7117700 | Wheel-immobilizing device The present invention provides a wheel-immobilizing device that does not require holes or indentations in the wheel in order for the device to be secured around the wheel or caster being immobilized. Additionally, a wheel-immobilizing device according to the inventi... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114873 | Adaptive security and protective barriers and traffic control speed bumps A method for at least slowing a vehicle moving along a surface is provided. The method including; providing one or more panels capable of extending above the surface; and deploying the one or more panels from the surface into a position extended from the surface. | 10/03/2006 |
| 7107802 | Wheel immobilizer An immobilization apparatus for a vehicle having a wheel with a tire. The apparatus comprises first and second elongated members having inner ends and outer ends. The inner ends are connected together and the outer ends are angularly spaced apart. There is an L-shap... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7108466 | Device for securing a personal-transport vehicle to a mounting surface A preferred embodiment of a device for securing a personal-transport vehicle to a mounting surface includes one of a plow bracket and a bracket member for mounting on one of the personal-transport vehicle and the mounting surface, and a receptacle for mounting on th... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101111 | Flared energy absorbing system and method An energy absorbing system with one or more energy absorbing assemblies is provided to reduce or eliminate the severity of a collision between a moving motor vehicle and a roadside hazard. The energy absorbing system may be installed adjacent to a gore area and othe... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7070219 | Method and apparatus for lifting a trailer A lifting apparatus for use in lifting a trailer from a railcar, wherein the trailer includes a tandem rear axel with wheel assemblies having tires coupled thereto, for use in combination with an overhead crane having a plurality of lifting shoes for engaging the tr... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070024 | 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 extendi... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7040460 | Mechanic's platform brake assembly A mechanic's platform brake assembly includes a housing that has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall with an upper edge defining an opening into the housing. A panel is attached to the upper edge. The bottom wall has an aperture extending therethrough. A block membe... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040461 | 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 int... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036637 | Tire chocking apparatus A tire chocking apparatus consisting of first and second tire chocks, a spreader jack interconnecting the first and second tire chocks; a handle fixedly attached to or formed wholly with the spreader jack, the handle extending upwardly from the spreader jack, the ha... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7032720 | Wheel chock restraint system Wheel chock restraint system comprising a wheel chock, a supporting element mounted on the ground in vicinity of a loading dock and a wheel chock support assembly connected by one end to the wheel chock and by another end in vicinity of the loading dock. A base port... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7032416 | Tire lock A tire lock includes a fixed arm, a lock tube, a movable arm and a lock rod. The movable arm is pivotally connected to the fixed arm at one end. Both the fixed arm and the movable arm comprise troughs, respectively. The lock tube is pivotally connected to the fixed ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7032871 | Linear adjustment device and linear adjustment system incorporating the device and method of use Disclosed herein is a linear adjustment device for altering the position of a load comprising, wherein the linear adjustment device comprises a positioning mechanism comprising: a rod; a first pipe slidably engaged with the rod; and a second pipe slidably engaged wi... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7004696 | 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 t... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7000740 | 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... | 02/21/2006 |
