Bridges – Gangway – ramp – or dock leveler – Attached
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2007-05-08
Hartmann, Gary S. (Department: 3671)
Bridges
Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler
Attached
Reexamination Certificate
active
11090040
ABSTRACT:
A dock leveler for bridging the gap between a loading dock and the bed of a vehicle parked at the loading docket. The dock leveler is configured for installation on the top of the dock and is designed to rotate from a vertically-stored position to at least one lowered, operative position. In some embodiments, the dock leveler can be lowered either for normal operation so that the deck rests on the bed of the vehicle or it can be lowered to accommodate an end-loading condition. The docket leveler has a horizontally translatable ramp.
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Alexander James C.
Hoofard Richard K.
4Front Engineered Solutions Inc.
Baker & Hostetler LLP
Hartmann Gary S.
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