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Face panels for loading dock seals and shelters

US9187271B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims

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Assignee

Rite-Hite Holding Corporation · US

Inventors

Charles Digmann · Dubuque, US
Timothy J. Schmidt · Dubuque, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 3, 2014
Grant date	Nov 17, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 3, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE04B1/66
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Example flexible face panels for dock shelters and dock seals at a loading dock are disclosed. An example seal assembly includes a projection panel mountable to extend outward from the wall in proximity with a doorway. A first face panel extends from the projection panel in front of the doorway when the projection panel is mounted to the wall, where the first face panel has a first distal edge spaced apart from the projection panel. A second face panel extends from the projection panel in front of the doorway when the projection panel is mounted to the wall, where the second face panel having a second distal edge spaced apart from the projection panel.

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