Material or article handling – Vehicle attached auxiliary carriers
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-20
2009-06-23
Adams, Gregory W (Department: 3652)
Material or article handling
Vehicle attached auxiliary carriers
C224S310000, C248S503000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07549831
ABSTRACT:
A motorized ladder rack for loading or unloading a ladder on a vehicle is provided. The motorized ladder rack comprises a stationary front cradle, a pivotable and extendable rear cradle and a side rail. The rear cradle includes a motorized drive assembly which may be remotely controlled. The front and rear cradles are secured to the vehicle. The front cradle includes a support member, front and side guides removably secured to the support member and a side stop removably secured to the support member. The side rail is secured to the front and rear cradles and extends therebetween. The ladder rack is movable between a first position and a second position by activation of the motorized drive assembly.
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Loadsrite Ladder Racks, Adrian Steel, LRLR20M0303, undated.
Fischer John H.
Hendley John H.
Renard Richard J.
Adams Gregory W
L & P Property Management Company
Wood Herron & Evans LLP
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