US3403489A
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Loading dock shelters
Assignee: DUBUQUE AWNING AND TENT Co
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Filing: 1966-12-12
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Granted: 1968-10-01
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Expires: 1986-12-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cyril P Frommelt
- 👤 Sylvan J Frommelt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 00:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G69/00; B65G69/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A LOADING DOCK SHELTER COMPRISING (A) A FRONT COVER, (B) MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID COVER IN POSITION TO EXTEND ALONG THE TOP AND SIDES OF A DOORWAY IN A WAREHOUSE WALL IN OUTWARDLY PROJECTING RELATION TO SAID WALL, (C) SAID COVER COMPRISING (1) A FLEXIBLE TO PANEL MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORTING MEANS IN POSITION TO EXTEND ALONG THE TOP OF SAID DOORWAY AND PROJECT DOWNWARDLY ACROSS. THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID DOORWAY IN POSITION TO SEALINGLY ENGAGE THE TOP OF A TRUCK BACKED INTO OPERATIVE POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID DOORWAY FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF, AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A LOADING DOCK SHELTER COMPRISING (A) A FRONT COVER, (B) MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID COVER IN POSITION TO EXTEND ALONG THE TOP AND SIDES OF A DOORWAY IN A WAREHOUSE WALL IN OUTWARDLY PROJECTING RELATION TO SAID WALL, (C) SAID COVER COMPRISING (1) A FLEXIBLE TO PANEL MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORTING MEANS IN POSITION TO EXTEND ALONG THE TOP OF SAID DOORWAY AND PROJECT DOWNWARDLY ACROSS. THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID DOORWAY IN POSITION TO SEALINGLY ENGAGE THE TOP OF A TRUCK BACKED INTO OPERATIVE POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID DOORWAY FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF, AND
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-10-01 | 1972-04-01 | 1972-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-01 | 1976-04-01 | 1976-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-01 | 1980-04-01 | 1980-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |