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1.

Dock leveler sealing systems

      
Application Number 14749536
Grant Number 09327922
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-24
First Publication Date 2015-10-15
Grant Date 2016-05-03
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Eungard, William C.

Abstract

Dock leveler sealing systems include a bottom seal configured to be attached to an underside of a dock leveler deck and extend transversely thereto, and two side seals configured to be attached to opposite end portions of the bottom seal and extend forwardly therefrom. The side seals can be shaped and sized to effectively seal openings and/or gaps that may exist between the bottom seal, the deck lip, a shipping vehicle, a dock bumper, and/or the building floor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 69/00 - Auxiliary measures taken, or devices used, in connection with loading or unloading
  • B65G 69/28 - Loading rampsLoading docks

2.

Fan with fan blade mounting structure

      
Application Number 14166663
Grant Number 09874214
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-28
First Publication Date 2015-07-30
Grant Date 2018-01-23
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Whitley, L. Blake

Abstract

Fans having fan blade mounting structures are disclosed herein. A fan configured in accordance with one embodiment of the present technology includes a fan having a central hub coupled to a plurality of fan blades by a plurality of blade mounting structures. Each blade mounting structure can include first and lower support members that each extend toward an inboard end portion of an individual fan blade. Each of the upper and lower support members can include a first end portion coupled to the inboard end portion of the fan blade. Each of the upper and lower support members can also include a second end portion coupled to opposite sides of the central hub.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 19/00 - Axial-flow pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04D 25/08 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the working fluid being air, e.g. for ventilation
  • F04D 29/34 - Blade mountings

3.

Dock leveler sealing systems

      
Application Number 13946225
Grant Number 09073710
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-07-19
First Publication Date 2015-07-07
Grant Date 2015-07-07
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Eungard, William C.

Abstract

Dock leveler sealing systems are disclosed herein. In various embodiments, a dock leveler sealing system can include a bottom seal configured to be attached to an underside of a dock leveler deck and extend transversely thereto, and two side seals configured to be attached to opposite end portions of the bottom seal and extend forwardly therefrom. The side seals can be shaped and sized to effectively seal openings and/or gaps that may exist between the bottom seal, the deck lip, a shipping vehicle, a dock bumper, and/or the building floor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 69/00 - Auxiliary measures taken, or devices used, in connection with loading or unloading

4.

4SIGHT

      
Serial Number 86530541
Status Registered
Filing Date 2015-02-10
Registration Date 2016-08-30
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

computer software for use in monitoring, communicating and managing loading dock equipment status; control units for regulating loading dock equipment comprising computers, operating software and electromechanical controls; computer software for managing, reporting and tracking of land-based vehicles

5.

Sealing systems and associated devices for sealing loading dock doors and the like

      
Application Number 13924868
Grant Number 09212510
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-06-24
First Publication Date 2014-12-25
Grant Date 2015-12-15
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Eungard, William C.
  • Brown, Joshua James
  • Talbot, Ryan John

Abstract

Systems, devices and components for the sealing of doors, including overhead doors at loading docks, and associated methods of manufacture and use are disclosed herein. A door sealing system configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a seal extension having a body with a first edge and a second edge. The seal extension can include a bulb seal portion extending from the first edge to form a first seal between the door and a first surface extending adjacent to a side edge of the door. The seal extension can also include a blade seal portion extending from the second edge to form a second seal between the door and a second surface extending adjacent to an upper edge of the door.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05D 15/24 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding vertically more or less in their own plane consisting of parts connected at their edges
  • E06B 7/16 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings

6.

Overhead door decelerators and associated devices, systems, and methods

      
Application Number 13570105
Grant Number 08893764
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-08-08
First Publication Date 2014-02-13
Grant Date 2014-11-25
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mascari, Carlo G.
  • Vohla, Milena D.

Abstract

Overhead door decelerator assemblies and associated devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a door assembly includes a door, an elongated door track, and a brush proximate the door track. The door includes a guide member extending outwardly from a side edge portion of the door. The brush is positioned such that moving the door between open and closed positions causes the guide member to deflect a resilient portion (e.g., a plurality of bristles, a plurality of flaps, or a blade) of the brush at regions of the resilient portion consecutively positioned along the length of the brush. The brush can be positioned away from the door when the door is in the closed position and in contact with a portion of the door when the door is in the open position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05D 13/00 - Accessories for sliding or lifting wings, e.g. pulleys, safety catches

7.

Fire control systems

      
Application Number 13551528
Grant Number 08842000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-07-17
First Publication Date 2014-01-23
Grant Date 2014-09-23
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Day, Daryl
  • Hoofard, Richard K.
  • Walford, Brett A.

Abstract

Systems and methods for controlling a system of fans in a facility from a central system controller are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the system of fans can be configured to shut down automatically during an emergency condition or event. For example, a fan system controller can be connected to the system of fans and provide a signal to each of the fans. While each of the fans receives the signal, power is connected to a motor on each of the fans. Upon detection of an emergency condition, the fan system controller disconnects the signal to the fans, thereby automatically simultaneously shutting down the entire system of fans.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions

8.

FAN CONTROL SYSTEMS

      
Document Number 02783897
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-07-26
Open to Public Date 2014-01-17
Grant Date 2016-03-29
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Day, Daryl Duane
  • Hoofard, Richard K.
  • Walford, Brett A.

Abstract

Systems and methods for controlling a system of fans in a facility from a central system controller are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the system of fans can be configured to shut down automatically during an emergency condition or event. For example, a fan system controller can be connected to the system of fans and provide a signal to each of the fans. While each of the fans receives the signal, power is connected to a motor on each of the fans. Upon detection of an emergency condition, the fan system controller disconnects the signal to the fans, thereby automatically simultaneously shutting down the entire system of fans.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04D 25/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
  • F04D 25/08 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the working fluid being air, e.g. for ventilation
  • F24F 7/007 - Ventilation with forced flow
  • G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions

9.

IFAN

      
Serial Number 86097866
Status Registered
Filing Date 2013-10-22
Registration Date 2014-06-24
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

computer software and hardware for controlling industrial and commercial air circulation units and systems

10.

Dock leveler sealing systems

      
Application Number 13342824
Grant Number 08510888
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-01-03
First Publication Date 2013-07-04
Grant Date 2013-08-20
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Eungard, William C.

Abstract

Dock leveler sealing systems are disclosed herein. In various embodiments, a dock leveler sealing system can include a bottom seal configured to be attached to an underside of a dock leveler deck and extend transversely thereto, and two side seals configured to be attached to opposite end portions of the bottom seal and extend forwardly therefrom. The side seals can be shaped and sized to effectively seal openings and/or gaps that may exist between the bottom seal, the deck lip, a shipping vehicle, a dock bumper, and/or the building floor.

IPC Classes  ?

11.

DOCK LEVELER SEALING SYSTEMS

      
Document Number 02763233
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-01-05
Open to Public Date 2013-07-03
Grant Date 2020-03-10
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. (USA)
Inventor Eungard, William C.

Abstract

Dock leveler sealing systems are disclosed herein. In various embodiments, a dock leveler sealing system can include a bottom seal configured to be attached to an underside of a dock leveler deck and extend transversely thereto, and two side seals configured to be attached to opposite end portions of the bottom seal and extend forwardly therefrom. The side seals can be shaped and sized to effectively seal openings and/or gaps that may exist between the bottom seal, the deck lip, a shipping vehicle, a dock bumper, and/or the building floor.

IPC Classes  ?

12.

DOOR LEVELING APPARATUSES

      
Document Number 02738104
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-04-20
Open to Public Date 2012-10-04
Grant Date 2015-02-03
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. (USA)
Inventor Eungard, William C.

Abstract

Door leveling apparatuses are disclosed herein. A door leveling apparatus configured in accordance with one embodiment includes a bracket mounted to a door, such as a vertically-opening sectional door. The apparatus further includes a cable assembly having a first end portion coupled to the bracket and a second end portion coupled to a door lifting system, such as a counterbalance assembly. The first end portion includes an adjuster that enables an operator to adjust the operational length of the cable assembly extending between the lifting system and the bracket, thereby enabling the operator to individually adjust the lengths of two such cable assemblies on opposite sides of the door to align the door with a corresponding opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 69/34 - Accessories, e.g. vehicle restrainers, wheel blockers, positioners or bumpers
  • E06B 3/48 - Wings connected at their edges, e.g. foldable wings

13.

Insulated tracks for loading dock doors and associated methods of manufacture and use

      
Application Number 13398012
Grant Number 08490669
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-16
First Publication Date 2012-08-23
Grant Date 2013-07-23
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Fletcher, John Robson
  • Vohla, Milena Dancheva
  • Mascari, Carlo G.

Abstract

Insulated tracks for use with loading dock doors are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an insulated door track configured in accordance with the present disclosure includes a first insulator, such as a plastic material, applied to a surface of the door track that extends adjacent to the loading dock door in the closed position. A second insulator, such as a radiant barrier comprised of a thin film of a reflective material, such as aluminum, can be applied to an opposing surface of the first insulator to prevent or at least reduce radiant energy losses through the track. A gap between the first insulator and the door jamb can be sealed with a third insulator, such as a suitable strip of foam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E06B 7/16 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings

14.

INSULATED TRACKS FOR LOADING DOCK DOORS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE

      
Document Number 02768364
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-17
Open to Public Date 2012-08-18
Grant Date 2015-03-31
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Fletcher, John R.
  • Vohla, Milena D.
  • Mascari, Carlo G.

Abstract

Insulated tracks for use with loading dock doors are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an insulated door track configured in accordance with the present disclosure includes a first insulator, such as a plastic material, applied to a surface of the door track that extends adjacent to the loading dock door in the closed position. A second insulator, such as a radiant barrier comprised of a thin film of a reflective material, such as aluminum, can be applied to an opposing surface of the first insulator to prevent or at least reduce radiant energy losses through the track. A gap between the first insulator and the door jamb can be sealed with a third insulator, such as a suitable strip of foam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 69/28 - Loading rampsLoading docks
  • B65G 69/32 - Shelters, surrounds or sealing arrangements for loading docks
  • E06B 5/00 - Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposesBorder constructions therefor
  • E06B 7/16 - Sealing arrangements on wings or parts co-operating with the wings

15.

Segmented dock seals for truck loading docks and associated systems and methods

      
Application Number 13346894
Grant Number 08307589
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-01-10
First Publication Date 2012-05-03
Grant Date 2012-11-13
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Eungard, William C.

Abstract

Segmented dock seals for truck loading docks are described herein. An elongate, compressible pad member for use with a loading dock seal is positioned to compliantly conform to an aft end of a trailer positioned proximate to an opening in a building. The pad member includes a body portion having a front side and a back side. The body portion is composed of a compressible foam material. The pad member further includes a plurality of individual fingers projecting away from the front side of the body portion. The individual fingers are integral with the body portion and are spaced apart from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/62 - Insulation or other protectionElements or use of specified material therefor

16.

LOADHOG

      
Serial Number 85537977
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-02-09
Registration Date 2012-09-11
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal

Goods & Services

metal dock bridges

17.

IFAN

      
Serial Number 85450027
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-10-18
Registration Date 2013-07-23
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

computer software and hardware for controlling industrial and commercial air circulation units and systems

18.

Wheel chocks and associated methods and systems

      
Application Number 12957400
Grant Number 08869948
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-12-01
First Publication Date 2011-07-07
Grant Date 2014-10-28
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Saliger, David
  • Whitley, L. Blake

Abstract

Wheel chocks for use with loading docks are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a manual wheel chock configured in accordance with the present disclosure includes a restraint arm pivotally coupled to a carriage that is rollably mounted to a longitudinal guide rail. The restraint arm is rotatable in a first direction to move a wheel stop in front of a wheel of a vehicle parked adjacent the guide rail. The restraint arm is also rotatable in a second direction opposite to the first direction to move the wheel stop away from the vehicle wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 3/00 - Portable devices for preventing unwanted movement of vehicles, e.g. chocks
  • B65G 69/00 - Auxiliary measures taken, or devices used, in connection with loading or unloading

19.

WHEEL CHOCKS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS

      
Document Number 02723636
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-12-01
Open to Public Date 2011-06-01
Grant Date 2014-04-15
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Saliger, David
  • Whitley, L.B.

Abstract

Wheel chocks for use with loading docks are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a manual wheel chock configured in accordance with the present disclosure includes a restraint arm pivotally coupled to a carriage that is rollably mounted to a longitudinal guide rail. The restraint arm is rotatable in a first direction to move a wheel stop in front of a wheel of a vehicle parked adjacent the guide rail. The restraint arm is also rotatable in a second direction opposite to the first direction to move the wheel stop away from the vehicle wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 3/00 - Portable devices for preventing unwanted movement of vehicles, e.g. chocks
  • B65G 69/00 - Auxiliary measures taken, or devices used, in connection with loading or unloading

20.

Dock levelers and associated systems and methods

      
Application Number 12862638
Grant Number 08407842
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-08-24
First Publication Date 2011-03-03
Grant Date 2013-04-02
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Story, Michael
  • Limbaugh, Jeff
  • Hoofard, Richard K.

Abstract

Dock levelers, such as mechanical dock levelers, are described herein. In one embodiment, a mechanical dock leveler includes a ramp having a lip pivotally attached to a forward edge. A ramp lifting system is configured to assist upward rotation of the ramp as it is manually raised. In this embodiment, a lip lifting system is operably coupled to the ramp lifting system so that the ramp is initially “downward biased” prior to being raised, and then becomes at least partially supported in a raised position by the lip lifting mechanism, once the lip lifting mechanism is engaged.

IPC Classes  ?

21.

DOCK LEVELERS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

      
Application Number US2010046531
Publication Number 2011/025793
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-08-24
Publication Date 2011-03-03
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Story, Michael
  • Limbaugh, Jeff
  • Hoofard, Richard, K.

Abstract

Dock levelers, such as mechanical dock levelers, are described herein. In one embodiment, a mechanical dock leveler includes a ramp having a lip pivotally attached to a forward edge. A ramp lifting system is configured to assist upward rotation of the ramp as it is manually raised. In this embodiment, a lip lifting system is operably coupled to the ramp lifting system so that the ramp is initially "downward biased" prior to being raised, and then becomes at least partially supported in a raised position by the lip lifting mechanism, once the lip lifting mechanism is engaged.

IPC Classes  ?

22.

VERTICOOL

      
Serial Number 85225446
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-01-25
Registration Date 2011-10-04
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

dock doors made primarily of non-metal

23.

Dock leveler seals and associated methods and systems

      
Application Number 12424379
Grant Number 08046857
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-04-15
First Publication Date 2010-10-21
Grant Date 2011-11-01
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Whitley, L. Blake
  • Eungard, William C.
  • Story, Michael

Abstract

Dock leveler seals and associated methods and systems are described herein. A dock leveler having a rear hinge seal configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a rear support frame and a movable deck. The rear support frame includes a plurality of first support members extending therefrom, and the aft edge portion of the deck includes a plurality of second support members pivotally coupled to the first support members along an axis. The seal of this embodiment includes a first edge portion extending outwardly from a medial portion in a first direction, and a second edge portion extending outwardly from the medial portion in a second direction. The medial portion urges the first edge portion against the support frame and the second edge portion against the aft edge portion of the deck as the deck pivots about the axis in operation.

IPC Classes  ?

24.

Loading dock truck and trailer seals and associated systems and methods

      
Application Number 12360082
Grant Number 08181401
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-01-26
First Publication Date 2010-07-29
Grant Date 2012-05-22
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Eungard, William C.

Abstract

Apparatuses for forming at least a partial seal between an open end of a truck, trailer, or other vehicle and an opening in a building are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus for forming at least a partial seal includes a first side pad configured to extend vertically adjacent to a first side portion of an opening, a second side pad configured to extend vertically adjacent to a second side portion of the opening, and a head pad assembly configured to extend horizontally adjacent to a top portion of the opening between the first and second side pads. The head pad assembly can include replaceable corner pads positioned on either end of a center pad. The corner pads can be independently attached to the wall of the building and separately removed if replacement is needed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/62 - Insulation or other protectionElements or use of specified material therefor

25.

Segmented dock seals for truck loading docks and associated systems and methods

      
Application Number 12334167
Grant Number 08112949
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-12-12
First Publication Date 2010-06-17
Grant Date 2012-02-14
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Eungard, William C.

Abstract

Segmented dock seals for truck loading docks are described herein. An elongate, compressible pad member for use with a loading dock seal is positioned to compliantly conform to an aft end of a trailer positioned proximate to an opening in a building. The pad member includes a body portion having a front side and a back side. The body portion is composed of a compressible foam material. The pad member further includes a plurality of individual fingers projecting away from the front side of the body portion. The individual fingers are integral with the body portion and are spaced apart from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/62 - Insulation or other protectionElements or use of specified material therefor

26.

ENERGY GUARD

      
Application Number 143805000
Status Registered
Filing Date 2009-05-13
Registration Date 2011-08-22
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials

Goods & Services

(1) Dock leveler seal systems comprised primarly of polyurethane foam seal wrapped in vinyl to seal the perimeter of dock leveler.

27.

ENERGY GUARD

      
Serial Number 77734619
Status Registered
Filing Date 2009-05-12
Registration Date 2010-09-07
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials

Goods & Services

Dock leveler seal systems comprised primarily of polyurethane foam seal wrapped in vinyl to seal the perimeter of dock leveler

28.

Shimless frame support method and apparatus for dock levelers

      
Application Number 11783964
Grant Number 07926140
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-04-13
First Publication Date 2008-10-16
Grant Date 2011-04-19
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Whitley, L. Blake
  • Hoofard, Richard K.

Abstract

A dock leveler frame includes a pit supported portion; a deck supporting portion configured to provide support to a deck portion of the dock leveler; and a fastener configured to contact corresponding structure on the pit supported portion and deck supporting portion, the corresponding structure configured to allow the pit supported portion and deck supporting portion to be fastened to each other via the fastener at multiple positions with respect to each other. A method of configuring a dock leveler frame to install a dock leveler in a pit and have a level deck without the use of shims includes: providing a pit supported portion of a dock lever frame; placing a deck supporting portion of the frame is a desired position with respect to the pit supported portion; and fastening the pit supported portion to the deck supporting portion with a fastener inserted into a hole and a slot.

IPC Classes  ?

29.

Shimless frame support method and apparatus for dock levelers

      
Application Number 12040496
Grant Number 07996943
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-02-29
First Publication Date 2008-10-16
Grant Date 2011-08-16
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wallis, William Henry
  • Whitley, L. Blake
  • Hoofard, Richard K

Abstract

A frame of a dock leveler that positions a deck portion of the dock leveler so that the deck portion is level with a surrounding dock floor at a driveway end when mounted in a pit in the dock floor includes a pit supported portion placed on a floor of the pit, a deck supporting portion providing support to the deck portion, and an adjusting assembly connected to the pit supported portion and to the deck supporting portion and operable to move and hold the deck supporting portion so that the deck portion of the dock leveler is at a selected position with respect to the surrounding dock floor.

IPC Classes  ?

30.

APS 2000

      
Serial Number 77482252
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-05-23
Registration Date 2009-03-17
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

vehicle restraint mechanisms for use at loading docks to secure vehicles to the loading docks during loading and unloading

31.

Dock leveler bottom pad

      
Application Number 11513202
Grant Number 07594290
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-08-31
First Publication Date 2008-03-06
Grant Date 2009-09-29
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Eungard, William C.
  • Amundson, William
  • Smith, Laura M.

Abstract

A dock leveler sealing system that includes a barrier configured to be attached to a dock leveler and a hinged region located in the barrier and configured to facilitate one portion of the barrier moving with respect to a second portion of the barrier. The dock leveler sealing system also includes a biasing apparatus attached to the barrier and configured to position the first portion of the barrier at a bias relative to the second portion of the barrier. Also, a method of providing a seal between a loading dock and an area outside of the loading dock.

IPC Classes  ?

32.

Dock leveler support frame and method of installation

      
Application Number 11347206
Grant Number 07409739
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-02-06
First Publication Date 2007-08-09
Grant Date 2008-08-12
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Whitley, L. Blake
  • Alexander, James C.
  • Hoofard, Richard
  • Saliger, David
  • Moore, Keith F.

Abstract

A dock leveler support frame includes an upper frame member and a substantially vertical frame member connected thereto. The substantially vertical frame member includes both a structural member and a height-adjusting leg assembly. The leg assembly is adjustable via a drive member proximate the upper frame member. Rotating the drive member raises or lowers the upper frame member by altering the distance between the upper frame member and a foot at the lower end of the leg assembly. Ramp attachment points are also provided proximate the upper frame member. The support frame is installed by placing it in a pit with the upper frame member adjacent the curb, and adjusting the leg assembly to level the upper frame member to the curb. Once level, the back frame is secured to the dock, and the drive member may be secured to the upper frame member to prevent counter-rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

33.

SAFETFRAME

      
Serial Number 77010694
Status Registered
Filing Date 2006-09-29
Registration Date 2008-04-08
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Mechanical, power-assisted and hydraulic dock levelers; power-operated, ergonomic scissor lifts

34.

VERTICALLY-STORING DOCK LEVELER APPARATUS AND METHOD

      
Document Number 02526565
Status In Force
Filing Date 2004-05-27
Open to Public Date 2004-12-09
Grant Date 2012-05-22
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hoofard, Richard K.
  • Alexander, James C

Abstract

A dock leveler for bridging the gap between a loading dock and the bed of a vehicle parked at the loading dock. The dock leveler is configured for installation on the top of the dock and is designed to rotate from a vertically-stored raised 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 assembly rests on the bed of the vehicle or it can be lowered to accommodate an end-loading condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 69/28 - Loading rampsLoading docks
  • B65G 69/00 - Auxiliary measures taken, or devices used, in connection with loading or unloading

35.

THERMALWEIGHT

      
Serial Number 76614585
Status Registered
Filing Date 2004-10-05
Registration Date 2006-03-07
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Non-metal loading dock doors

36.

LOADHOG

      
Serial Number 76604897
Status Registered
Filing Date 2004-07-30
Registration Date 2006-05-16
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal

Goods & Services

Metal dock bridges

37.

PAL

      
Serial Number 76555396
Status Registered
Filing Date 2003-10-28
Registration Date 2005-07-12
Owner 4 Front Engineered Solutions, Inc ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Mechanical and hydraulic dock levelers

38.

AFX

      
Serial Number 76521420
Status Registered
Filing Date 2003-06-09
Registration Date 2005-05-17
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Mechanical dock levelers used to span and compensate for space and heights differentials between a loading dock and a vehicle; and vehicle restraint mechanisms mounted on loading docks to secure a vehicle to the loading dock during loading and unloading

39.

AIRDEFENSE

      
Serial Number 76521421
Status Registered
Filing Date 2003-06-09
Registration Date 2004-12-28
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

mechanical dock levelers used to span and compensate for space and heights differentials between a loading dock and a vehicle; and vehicle restraint mechanisms mounted on loading docks to secure a vehicle to the loading dock during loading and unloading

40.

AQUASHIELD

      
Serial Number 76445986
Status Registered
Filing Date 2002-08-28
Registration Date 2004-07-20
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal

Goods & Services

Loading dock shelters primarily made of metal

41.

KELLEY

      
Application Number 002677102
Status Registered
Filing Date 2002-04-29
Registration Date 2003-07-25
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; metallic safety gates for loading dock openings, metal dock bumpers, and metal dock enclosures to be mounted on a loading dock to engage a vehicle parked at the loading dock; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); powered wheel chocks for vehicles, dock levelers in the nature of manufactured structures designed to span and compensate for space and height differentials between a loading dock and a vehicle, mechanized units mounted on loading docks to secure trucks to the loading dock during loading and unloading, elevating docks and lift tables; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; non-metallic transportable buildings; non-metal dock bumpers, and non-metal dock enclosures to be mounted on a loading dock to engage a vehicle parked at the loading dock; parts an fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

42.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Serial Number 76398302
Status Registered
Filing Date 2002-04-19
Registration Date 2004-02-10
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Dock levelers in the nature of manufactured structures designed to span and compensate for space and heights differentials between a loading dock and a vehicle, mechanized units mounted on loading docks to secure trucks to the loading dock during loading and unloading, elevating docks and lift tables

43.

SERCO

      
Application Number 002642825
Status Registered
Filing Date 2002-04-04
Registration Date 2007-10-02
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal. Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); mechanical and hydraulically actuated loading docks; lift tables; dock seals and shelters; vehicle restraints; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; non-metallic transportable buildings; non-metal dock bumpers, and non-metal dock enclosures to be mounted on a loading dock to engage a vehicle parked at the loading dock; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

44.

KELLEY

      
Application Number 002644276
Status Registered
Filing Date 2002-04-04
Registration Date 2003-09-18
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; metallic safety gates for loading dock openings, metal dock bumpers, and metal dock enclosures to be mounted on a loading dock to engage a vehicle parked at the loading dock; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); powered wheel chocks for vehicles, dock levelers in the nature of manufactured structures designed to span and compensate for space and height differentials between a loading dock and a vehicle, mechanized units mounted on loading docks to secure trucks to the loading dock during loading and unloading, elevating docks and lift tables; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; non-metallic transportable buildings; non-metal dock bumpers, and non-metal dock enclosures to be mounted on a loading dock to engage a vehicle parked at the loading dock; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

45.

TKO

      
Application Number 002643807
Status Registered
Filing Date 2002-04-04
Registration Date 2003-06-04
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Metal building materials; small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Building materials (non-metallic); industrial doors; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

46.

SNAPBACK

      
Serial Number 78071730
Status Registered
Filing Date 2001-06-29
Registration Date 2002-10-29
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Dock enclosures, comprised of metal and non-metal, to be mounted on a loading dock to engage and enclose an opening in a vehicle parked at a loading dock

47.

FOAMSIDE

      
Serial Number 78068140
Status Registered
Filing Date 2001-06-08
Registration Date 2002-08-13
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Dock enclosures to be mounted on a loading dock to engage and enclose an opening in a vehicle parked at the loading dock

48.

ULTRA DOCK SHELTER

      
Serial Number 78059193
Status Registered
Filing Date 2001-04-19
Registration Date 2004-03-23
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

NON-METAL DOCK ENCLOSURES TO BE MOUNTED ON A LOADING DOCK TO ENGAGE AND ENCLOSE AN OPENING IN A VEHICLE PARKED AT THE LOADING DOCK

49.

STAR

      
Serial Number 75564900
Status Registered
Filing Date 1998-10-06
Registration Date 2000-02-15
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Mechanized units mounted on unloading docks to secure trucks to the loading dock during loading and unloading

50.

TKO WELTERWEIGHT

      
Serial Number 75496022
Status Registered
Filing Date 1998-06-04
Registration Date 2001-05-22
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

INDUSTRIAL DOORS MADE PRIMARILY OF NON-METAL

51.

TKO CRUISERWEIGHT

      
Serial Number 75495872
Status Registered
Filing Date 1998-06-04
Registration Date 1999-09-28
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

INDUSTRIAL DOORS MADE PRIMARILY OF NON-METAL

52.

DOCK STUFR

      
Serial Number 75496264
Status Registered
Filing Date 1998-06-03
Registration Date 2000-12-26
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Non metal dock seals to be used at a loading dock to enclose a gap between the loading dock and a vehicle parked at the loading dock

53.

FLEXFRAME

      
Serial Number 75455223
Status Registered
Filing Date 1998-03-23
Registration Date 2000-04-18
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Dock enclosures, comprised of metal and non-metal, to be mounted on a loading dock to engage and enclose an opening in a vehicle parked at the loading dock

54.

TUFSTEEL

      
Serial Number 75431381
Status Registered
Filing Date 1998-02-09
Registration Date 2001-06-05
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

DOCK ENCLOSURES TO BE MOUNTED ON A LOADING DOCK TO ENGAGE AND ENCLOSE AN OPENING IN A VEHICLE PARKED AT THE LOADING DOCK

55.

WEATHERALL

      
Serial Number 75411704
Status Registered
Filing Date 1997-12-29
Registration Date 1999-08-31
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

non-metal dock enclosures to be mounted on a loading dock to engage and enclose an opening in a vehicle parked at the loading dock

56.

WEARMASTER

      
Serial Number 75219667
Status Registered
Filing Date 1996-12-30
Registration Date 1998-09-15
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

non-metal prefabricated building materials, namely, compressible foam blocks covered with a wear-resistant material to be mounted on a loading dock to form a seal between the opening of a vehicle and the opening of a loading dock

57.

APS RESOURCE

      
Serial Number 75203599
Status Registered
Filing Date 1996-11-25
Registration Date 1998-01-27
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

mechanical replacement parts for power-operated dock levelers, truck restraints, dock doors, dock communication systems, and dock seals and shelters, namely, nuts, bolts, washers, screws, clips, pins, springs, rivets, cables, bearings, chains, pulleys, spacers, snap rings, bushings, valves, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic pumps, ramps, sub-frames, O-rings, hydraulic hoses, hydraulic fittings and couplings, shock absorbers, deck assemblies, lip assemblies, lifting assemblies, hold down assemblies, torsion bars, float assemblies, lip latch assemblies, connecting rod assemblies, and toe guards electrical replacement parts for power-operated dock levelers, truck restraints, dock doors, dock communication systems, and dock seals and shelters, namely, relays, timers, plugs, contactors, fuses, conduit, transformers, starter connections, micro switches, rectifiers, varistors, connectors, lenses, rectifier bridges, resistors, switches, coils, capacitors, thermostats, electric motors, heater coils, level sensors, solenoids, and terminals

58.

TKO

      
Serial Number 74541456
Status Registered
Filing Date 1994-06-23
Registration Date 1997-04-08
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

industrial doors made primarily of non-metal

59.

TRUK ALERT

      
Serial Number 73600742
Status Registered
Filing Date 1986-05-27
Registration Date 1987-07-07
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, COMPRISING ELECTROMECHANICAL UNIT ASSOCIATED WITH A TRUCK RESTRAINT MOUNTED ON A LOADING DOCK TO ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A TRUCK DRIVER AND A DOCKWORKER ON THE DOCK

60.

TS-55

      
Serial Number 73447848
Status Registered
Filing Date 1983-10-13
Registration Date 1984-11-06
Owner 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials

Goods & Services

Plastic Coated Rubber-Like Fabric Used in Dock Enclosures to Be Mounted on a Loading Dock to Engage and Enclose the Rear End of a Vehicle Parked at the Loading Dock

61.

TUFSEAL

      
Serial Number 73435667
Status Registered
Filing Date 1983-07-22
Registration Date 1985-01-22
Owner 4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Dock Enclosures to Be Mounted on a Loading Dock to Engage and Enclose an Opening in a Vehicle Parked at the Loading Dock