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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7114290 | Vehicle actuated gate opening/closing system A gate opening system which includes a barrier and a barrier mounting adapted to mount the barrier in an open or closed condition, a retention device to secure the barrier in an open or closed condition, a drive element, and an energy transmission system, whereby en... | 10/03/2006 |
| 5138796 | Self-closing gate A self-closing gate includes a gate assembly (10) with at least one gate section (18) and a rotational mechanism (14). The rotational mechanism (14) includes structure (44) for rotatably mounting the gate section, structure (38) for storing rotational ene... | 08/18/1992 |
| 4285165 | Arrangement in a gate An arrangement in a gate (10) wherein a cam track (23) is provided for lifting the gate on the pivot axis (12) thereof when the gate is being swung to opened position. An abutment (34) is provided in the cam track for a member (18) connected with the gate... | 08/25/1981 |
