Bridges – Gangway – ramp – or dock leveler
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-24
2005-05-24
Hartmann, Gary S. (Department: 3671)
Bridges
Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler
C014S073000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06895622
ABSTRACT:
A transit boarding platform panel comprising a base portion formed from a reinforced composite polymer. The base portion has a top deck and a bottom plate, a first end, a second end, a first side and second side. Between the top deck and bottom plate are a series of internal longitudinal and cross support members. The top deck has a central section and opposite end sections. Detectable warning tiles are mounted to the top surfaces of the end sections. The top surface of the central section has a slip resistant surface. Positive drainage is provided by the top deck to facilitate runoff of any precipitation and prevent standing pools of water. Positive drainage is further provided by the interface between adjacent panels utilizing a ship lap configuration with a drainage channel beneath the joint between adjacent panels.
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Astra Capital Incorporated
Hartmann Gary S.
Volpe and Koenig P.C.
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