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Class 298/17.7 - Side or end delivery


Subclass of Class 298 - Land vehicles: dumping
Definition: Devices in which the load-receptacle is optionally tiltable to either
No. of patents: 31
Last issue date: 02/21/2012


NumberTitleIssue Date
8118368Saddle assembly for a side-dump trailer or truck
An improved saddle assembly for a side-dump trailer or truck wherein the saddle assemblies have saddle supports which are located directly above the frame members of the wheeled frame of the side-dump vehicle. The saddle supports receive the pivot pins of the side-d...
02/21/2012
7866756Side dump body having an increased carrying capacity
A wall extension apparatus is movably positioned on the upper end of a side dump body to increase the carrying capacity thereof. The extension apparatus may be pivotally moved from a transport position to either a first side dumping position to a second side dumping...
01/11/2011
7841668Side dump body having an increased carrying capacity
A wall extension apparatus is movably positioned on the upper end of a side dump body to increase the carrying capacity thereof. The extension apparatus may be pivotally moved from a transport position to either a first side dumping position to a second side dumping...
11/30/2010
7819486Side dump body having an increased carrying capacity
A wall extension apparatus is movably positioned on the upper end of a side dump body to increase the carrying capacity thereof. The extension apparatus may be pivotally moved from a transport position to either a first side dumping position to a second side dumping...
10/26/2010
7770981Dump bed connection apparatus and vehicles including same
An apparatus connects a dump bed to a frame structure of a vehicle and facilitates tipping of the dump bed in a selected one of a plurality of directions from a load carrying position. The apparatus includes a ball joint assembly. The ball joint assembly is configur...
08/10/2010
7014270Pivotal tail extension
A tail extension (1) adapted to be pivotally attached (2) to a load carrying container (3). Tail (1) pivots between a first position substantially outwards from a floor of the container, and a second position upwardly inclined relative to...
03/21/2006
6905175Bidirectional side dump trailer with improved tub lift system
A directional side dump trailer having a wheeled frame for supporting a containment tub for receiving material to be dumped, which tub is releasably attached to the frame by locks, and at least a pair of power cylinders secured to the tub and the trailer and located...
06/14/2005
6669304Side dump trailer device
A side dump trailer that empties to either side includes a generally rectangular chassis with front and rear axles, each having a pair of wheels, with the front axle secured to the chassis via a swivel connection to allow steering of the trailer with a to...
12/30/2003
6601924Dual use trailer
A vehicle (10) which includes a trailer (14) having a frame (16). A first tank (22) is mounted at the forward end of the trailer (14) and a second tank (26) is mounted at the rear of the trailer (14). A dump body (30) is mounted on the trailer (14) betwee...
08/05/2003
6554367Side dump body
A side dump body is disclosed wherein the bottom wall thereof is formed from overlapping sheet members which are welded together with the bottom wall being either substantially flat or curved. The side walls of the body may also be formed from overlapping...
04/29/2003
6520589Side dump body
A side dump body truck or trailer comprising a body pivotally mounted on a wheeled frame and fashioned so as to enable the material within the trailer body to be dumped from either side of the trailer. The body is constructed of rear, intermediate and fro...
02/18/2003
6488340Side stiffening rail for a side dump body
A strengthening rail is provided for use on the side dump body of a side dump trailer or truck. A strengthening rail is positioned at the exterior surface of the side walls of the body at the upper ends thereof. Preferably, each of the rails includes a li...
12/03/2002
6439668Top-dumping container handler
A top-dumping container handling vehicle for receiving, carrying and dumping at least one container having at least one locking slot is provided. The container handler has a frame which has an attached support structure. At least one container cradle for ...
08/27/2002
6142554Sliding bow dump truck cover
This invention is directed to a bow end used for sliding bow covering systems which utilizes a solid trolley rail or trolley rail cables or cable or tubular track, trolley wheels and a trolley base having a bow support. The trolley rails or cables are att...
11/07/2000
6113194Side unloading dump vehicle
A side unloading dump vehicle includes a support having ground engaging wheels. A container is provided having a first side, a second side, and a bottom pivotally attached along the first side. The container is movable relative to the support from a trave...
09/05/2000
6106072Sequential pivoting mechanism for side dumping trailers
A sequential pivoting mechanism for side dumping trailers, which allows the containment vessel to be initially pivoted upon a near point and subsequently pivoted upon a far point, while still allowing the containment vessel to be dumped to either side of ...
08/22/2000
6089670Detachable side dump body
A side dump body for use on a truck or trailer is described wherein the side dump body may be pivoted to either side of the truck or trailer to dump the contents thereof. The side dump trailer is operatively connected to a pair of pivotal body mounts whic...
07/18/2000
6056368Side dump body having an increased carrying capacity
A side dump body having an increased carrying capacity when compared to conventional side dump bodies with the side dump body being pivotally movable between transport, loading and dumping positions. The side dump body has an open upper end which is direc...
05/02/2000
5906417Bidirectional side dump trailer with pin and sleeve pivotable support connectors
A bidirectional side dump trailer includes a wheeled frame having first and second forward and rearward tub supports mounted thereon, and an open-topped containment tub. First and second forward and rearward pivotable support connectors each include a gen...
05/25/1999
5252020Waste segregating collection apparatus
A collection system of recyclable waste includes one or more central vehicles loaded by one or more satellite vehicles all which segregate recyclable materials from non-recyclable materials. The central vehicles are loaded through openings matched to the ...
10/12/1993
5131798Railroad car conveyor
Material handling apparatus for conveying loose material into an elongated container such as a railroad car. An endless belt conveyor is mounted above and extends the full length of the container. A plurality of equally-spaced, individually, selectively o...
07/21/1992
5076752Multi-purpose farm implement
This invention provides a farm implement that is transformable between three different configurations in order to perform three different tasks. In a first configuration, the invention is suitable for hauling goods. By rotating its side members about thei...
12/31/1991
5018651Side or end dump article carrier
A load carrying apparatus that attaches to the existing square tube trailer hitch or receiver of a vehicle which does not need to be affixed to the towing vehicle by its bumper and which may also have an affixable swivel wheel, loading ramps, and tie down...
05/28/1991
4883321Combination rear dump and bottom dump semi trailer
The present invention relates to a new type of trailer for trucks used in the construction industry. The invention discloses a combination bottom dump and end dump trailer in a single unit. The trailer generally comprises a cargo area, a bottom dump hatch...
11/28/1989
4826386Device for multi-directional tipping of a skip or container carried by a vehicle
A lorry fitted with a known system which allows it to handle a container in order to load it, to unload it onto the ground, or to tilt it towards the rear to accomplish a tipping operation. A platform of a detachable cradle has a jack which operates a tip...
05/02/1989
4773598Multi direction dump body for trucks
A dump truck body capable of dumping to either the right or left side or to the rear of the truck. The truck further includes a sand, salt or gravel spreader fed by a longitudinal auger running longitudinally from the front to rear of the truck body on ei...
09/27/1988
4733451Method for constructing a combination rear dump and bottom dump trailer
The present invention relates to a new type of trailer for trucks used in the construction industry. The invention discloses a combination bottom dump and tail dump trailer in a single unit and a method to build such a unit. The trailer generally comprise...
03/29/1988
4412699Modular frame for tipping bodies of trucks adjustable in width
A modular frame for width-adjustable tipping bodies for dump trucks, comprising a pair of cross members, having at their ends the peripheral tipping joints of the body, and a pair of parallel side members, symmetrical in respect of the longitudinal axis o...
11/01/1983
4373856Tie butt handler
The self-propelled load carrying vehicle includes a vehicle framework supported by road wheels, and railroad wheels are mounted on the framework and are movable up and down with respect to the framework for supporting the vehicle from the railroad track. ...
02/15/1983
4091601Work table
A work table designed to be used to facilitate the removal of objects, preferably tobacco stalks, supported on sticks or other elongated elements by single or by several workers....
05/30/1978
4077328Rotary dump
The load carrying vehicle includes a vehicle framework supported by road wheels, and railroad wheels are mounted on the framework and are movable up and down with respect to the framework for engaging the rails of a railroad track for supporting the vehic...
03/07/1978
 
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