Illuminated loading dock system

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2006-07-11

2010-11-02

Addie, Raymond W (Department: 3671)

Bridges

Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler

C014S071100, C404S009000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07823239

ABSTRACT:
An illuminated loading dock system includes a series of light fixtures having sufficient power to illuminate the interior of a series of trailers from a distance that spans a dock leveler pit. The light fixtures are mounted to stanchions (or a railing thereof) that extend upward from an elevated floor that is higher than the pit's floor. In some cases the light fixtures are coupled to control panels that control the operation of the dock levelers. In this arrangement, the pit floor is kept clear of clutter, and dockworkers can control the lights and the dock leveler from one safe location, as opposed to having to step down into the pit, underneath a raised dock leveler deck.

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