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Dock leveler assembly and latching mechanism therefor

CA 1317745 C · Owner: Rite-Hite Corporation · Inventors: Trickle, Glen

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

A dock leveler assembly and latch mechanism therefor are provided which are adapted to automatically cause unlatching of components thereof if the assembly is activated without a vehicle being present or if the vehicle moves away from a dock; thus enabling the assembly to readily return to an inoperative mode position.

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  • Granted May 18, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 18, 2010.
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FiledMay 3, 1989
GrantedMay 18, 1993
Term endedMay 18, 2010
Patent numberCA 1317745 C
Classification (IPC)E01D1/00 +1 more

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1990199319961999200220052008Application filedMay 3, 1989Patent grantedMay 18, 1993Term endedMay 18, 2010

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