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US3881207A
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Loading dock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-10
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1993-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A loading dock for facilitating the transport of articles from piers to haulaway vehicles or the like includes a pair of spaced apart ramps rotatably secured to a base at one end thereof. Coacting means disposed on the lateral exterior side of the dock enables the ramps to be locked in any position between the horizontal and vertical. The present loading dock is particularly adapted for loading automotive vehicles onto trailers therefor.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Paul Jones
- 👤 Ferris E Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G69/00; B65G69/28; B65G69/2805; B65G69/2811; B65G69/2835; B65G69/2841
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A loading dock comprising: a. a base structure, b. a pair of spaced apart ramps pivotally mounted on the base structure for rotation between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position, c. locking means associated with each of the ramps for positioning the ramps, the locking means being interconnected such that the locking means are simultaneously moveable to position the ramps anywhere betweeN the horizontal and vertical position, each of the locking means comprising: 1 a tubular member pivotally connected to the base structure and having a plurality of apertures disposed therealong, 2 an extended collar pivotally connected to the ramp, 3 a locking pin insertable through the apertures, and wherein the tubular member telescopes within the extended collar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A loading dock comprising: a. a base structure, b. a pair of spaced apart ramps pivotally mounted on the base structure for rotation between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position, c. locking means associated with each of the ramps for positioning the ramps, the locking means being interconnected such that the locking means are simultaneously moveable to position the ramps anywhere betweeN the horizontal and vertical position, each of the locking means comprising: 1 a tubular member pivotally connected to the base structure and having a plurality of apertures disposed therealong, 2 an extended collar pivotally connected to the ramp, 3 a locking pin insertable through the apertures, and wherein the tubular member telescopes within the extended collar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The loading dock of claim 1 which further comprises: a. a yoke pivotally connected between the base structure and the ramps, b. tensioning means extending between the base structure and the yoke, c. the yoke and the tensioning means cooperating to facilitate the movement of the ramps.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The loading dock of claim 1 wherein the locking means further includes: a lever arm rotatably connected to the ramp, and wherein the locking pin is rigidly connected to the lever arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
7 words
a locking pin insertable through the apertures,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
7 words
a locking pin insertable through the apertures,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The loading dock of claim 1 wherein the locking means are interconnectable through a rigid bar traversing the width of the dock.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
a lever arm rotatably connected to the ramp, and wherein the locking pin is rigidly secured to the lever arm and the tubular member telescopes within the extended collar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
a lever arm rotatably connected to the ramp, and wherein the locking pin is rigidly secured to the lever arm and the tubular member telescopes within the extended collar.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The loading dock of claim 4 wherein each end of the rigid bar is secured to an associated lever arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The loading dock of claim 1 wherein the locking means for each of the ramps are interconnected by a rigid bar traversing the width of the dock.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The loading dock of claim 6 wherein each end of the rigid bar is secured to an associated lever arm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
76 words
A loading dock comprising: a. a base structure, b. a pair of spaced apart ramps pivotally mounted on the base structure for rotation between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position, c. locking means associated with each of the ramps for positioning the ramps, the locking means being interconnected such that the locking means are simultaneously moveable to position the ramps anywhere between the horizontal and vertical positions, each of the locking means comprising:
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
76 words
A loading dock comprising: a. a base structure, b. a pair of spaced apart ramps pivotally mounted on the base structure for rotation between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position, c. locking means associated with each of the ramps for positioning the ramps, the locking means being interconnected such that the locking means are simultaneously moveable to position the ramps anywhere between the horizontal and vertical positions, each of the locking means comprising:
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |