Loading dock shelter with hollow side or head members

Details Loading dock shelter with hollow side or head members Loading dock shelter with hollow side or head members

2005-09-27

2005-09-27

Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3635)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Combined

With a loading dock seal

C052S173100, C052S204100, C052S002110, C052S002120, C052S002130, C052SDIG001, C049S504000, C405S110000, C016S248000, C016S277000, C016S287000, C016S297000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06948285

ABSTRACT:
In order to provide a durable loading dock shelter with an effective seal, the dock shelter is provided with a face panel that is relatively lightweight and firm, yet moveable for sealing against vehicles of various size and position. The face panel can be used as a side curtain or a head curtain. To provide the face panel with durability while minimizing its weight, the face panel is thermoformed of twin sheets of plastic to provide a durable outer shell with a hollow interior. In some embodiments, the face panel is moveable by virtue of an integral living hinge that connects the face panel to a generally stationary support panel.

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