Patent · US Active

Weather barrier apparatuses for sealing or sheltering vehicles at loading docks

US9003724B2 · kind B2 · utility

3Cited by
35References
20Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateSep 11, 2014
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 11, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04H14/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Example weather barrier apparatuses for sealing or sheltering vehicles at loading docks are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a side support member attachable to a wall proximate a doorway. A side seal member extends from the side support member and a rear edge seal is supported by the side seal member. The rear edge seal engages a first rear edge of a vehicle. The rear edge seal has a seal core and a seal cover, where the core has a gap defined by a first portion and a second portion.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.