Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Combined – With a loading dock seal
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
Slack, Naoko (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Combined
With a loading dock seal
C049S480100, C049S498100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06854225
ABSTRACT:
A self-adjusting loading dock seal engages a vehicle and facilitates at least one of loading and unloading thereof relative to a loading dock. The loading dock seal includes at least one dock attachment member, a dock seal member, and at least one spring-loaded adjustment member. The dock attachment member is configured for attachment to a loading dock. The dock seal member is positioned above the dock attachment member and is configured for sealingly engaging a vehicle positioned thereagainst. Each spring-loaded adjustment member operatively connects a dock attachment member to the dock seal member, and is configured for facilitating limited vertical movement of the dock seal member relative to the dock attachment member.
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Esperto Robert Michael
Shelton Michael J.
Alston & Bird LLP
M&J Shelton Enterprises, Inc.
Slack Naoko
United Parcel Service of America Inc.
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