Bridges – Gangway – ramp – or dock leveler – Attached
Patent
1984-05-07
1986-04-15
Novosad, Stephen J.
Bridges
Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler
Attached
114263, 405219, 405220, E01D 100
Patent
active
045817847
ABSTRACT:
A ramp apparatus which provides access from a pier to a moored floating dock. The ramp is attached at its upper end by means of a double gimbel joint so as to permit the lateral and vertical motion of the dock and ramp. The lower end of the ramp is provided with wheels for permitting limited motion of the ramp over the dock surface. Also disclosed is a means for providing additional stability for the ramp particularly for wider ramps.
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Rousseau, deceased Lucien H. M.
Rousseau, executrix by Lillian E.
Letchford John F.
Novosad Stephen J.
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