Material or article handling – Self-loading or unloading vehicles – Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means – and...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-27
2005-09-27
Keenan, James W. (Department: 3652)
Material or article handling
Self-loading or unloading vehicles
Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and...
C414S545000, C414S558000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06948903
ABSTRACT:
The invention is a unitary cantilever liftgate that attaches to the vehicle body instead of the vehicle chassis. The liftgate may be fully assembled and tested prior to installation on the vehicle body. This greatly reduces installation time while improving performance and reliability. Various features such as steps, bumpers and brackets are integrated into the liftgate. Further, the liftgate is preferably configured so that multiple units can be stacked together for shipping and ease of unloading and loading. The stackability of the liftgates simplifies storing as well, by removing the necessity of storing several components separately.
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Maxon Specifications Conventional Model: P-1000 Pick-Up Series Standard Ride—M113-10978.
Maxon Specifications Railift Lift Gates Models: RC-2, RC-3, RC-4, RC-5, RC-6 Railift Gates—M100-0499.
Maxon Specifications Columnlift Lift Gates Models: BMR-35, BMR-44, BMR-55, BMR-66 Extra Heavy Duty Series Full Hydraulic Operation Low Profile, Level Ride—M120-697.
Maxon Specifications Tuk-a-way LMRO Series Liftgates Models: 72-25 & 72-30LMRO Ideal for Truck Rental & Leasing Companies: Walk Ramp Ready; Wide arm, low Maintenance Standard Ride; Integrated Switch & Harness Assembly; for General Purpose Freight Applications—M138-0300.
Maxon Specifications Tuk-a-way Liftgate Series Models: 72-25LMV & 72-30LMV Wide-arm, low Maintenance; General Purpose Freight Applications; Standard Ride M137-0999.
Maxon Liftgates—Established 1957—Product Line.
Maxon Lift Corp. Installation Manual Tuk-a-way Liftgate Series 72-25(B & IM)-72-30(B & LM) M-91-08—Rev. 6, Mar. 1999.
Ablabutyan Karapet
Bark Paul
Keenan James W.
Maxon Lift Corporation
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