Land vehicles: dumping – Hopper type – Bottom opening
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Gutman, H (Department: 3612)
Land vehicles: dumping
Hopper type
Bottom opening
Reexamination Certificate
active
07980636
ABSTRACT:
An automated gate control system for a vehicle with a load carrying portion capable of carrying a load of material selectively distributable through a gate comprises a driver-accessible control module and a gate actuating mechanism. The driver-accessible control mechanism is positionable within reach of a driver of the vehicle. The gate actuating mechanism is controllably linked to and responsive to control signals from the driver-accessible control module to open and to close the gate to distribute material through the gate as desired. As a result, the driver need not exit the vehicle to move the gate before, after or during a material distribution operation.
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Miller Douglas C.
Miller Joshua D.
Gutman H
Holland & Hart LLP
MIP Holdings, LLC
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