Brakes – Vehicle – On ground
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Jayne, Darnell M (Department: 3637)
Brakes
Vehicle
On ground
Reexamination Certificate
active
07958973
ABSTRACT:
A method of chocking a wheel comprises a step of providing a wheel chock. The wheel chock comprises a stationary body and a rocking body. The rocking body is pivotally connected to the stationary body. The method also comprises a step of rolling a wheel into contact with the rocking body in a manner causing the rocking body to rotate to a wheel securing position relative to the stationary body and causing the wheel to reach a chocked position relative to the stationary body. The method further comprises a step of activating a locking mechanism that limits pivotal movement of the rocking body away from the wheel securing position relative to the stationary body. The activating of the locking mechanism occurs while the wheel is in the chocked position. After activating the locking mechanism, the wheel is fully secured to the wheel chock.
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Hawn Patrick
Jayne Darnell M
Thompson & Coburn LLP
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