| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7413234 |
Tarping system for open top containers |
August 19, 2008 |
| A relatively lightweight tarping system for use with trailers or other open top containers includes first and second spaced frame members and an elongated flexible member such as a cable or chain connected to and extending therebetween. A tarpaulin may be mounted thereon so that the |
| 7350846 |
Tarpaulin system for covering an open-topped container |
April 1, 2008 |
| A tarpaulin system for covering an open top container typically mounted on a truck includes a four-bar linkage wherein one of the bars is extendable and typically a first linear actuator. A tarpaulin is windingly mounted on the linkage and a second actuator is connected to the four-bar l |
| 7350636 |
Door assembly for a chute system |
April 1, 2008 |
| A door assembly for a chute system comprising a door pivotally connected to a frame assembly mountable around an opening in a chute system. The door is manufactured from stainless steel and is free of welds. The door includes an automatic closer mounted to its interior surface and being |
| 7341157 |
Enclosed-reeving, live-line boom |
March 11, 2008 |
| A crane comprising a boom formed as an elongate tubular structure and a line assembly to extend a line from a least one end of the boom. The line assembly may include a first bank of sheaves, a second bank of sheaves, a line reeved around the first and second banks of sheaves, and an |
| 7320572 |
Cargo unloading apparatus and method |
January 22, 2008 |
| An apparatus and method to facilitate unloading material from the cargo area (e.g. bed) of a vehicle. The apparatus may include a flexible member placed to line the bottom of the cargo area before a load is placed therein. After moving the vehicle to a desired location, a friction-re |
| 7309205 |
Vehicle loading and unloading method |
December 18, 2007 |
| A trailer unloading system anchors one or more trailers to a deck, with, or without tractor attached. The sides of the trailers are free to pivot from a top, longitudinal, pivot axis once unlatched from the edge of the trailer floor. The deck tilts the trailers sideways, the doors swing |
| 7147423 |
Material ejection system for a vehicle |
December 12, 2006 |
| In combination, a vehicle including a body having a floor and generally upright walls and a material ejection system for the vehicle including a generally flexible floor mounted adjacent to and generally covering the floor of the vehicle when in extended position. A flexible floor drive |
| 7114909 |
Trailer-tilting, load-discharge apparatus and method |
October 3, 2006 |
| A trailer unloading system anchors one or more trailers to a deck, with, or without tractor attached. The sides of the trailers are free to pivot from a top, longitudinal, pivot axis once unlatched from the edge of the trailer floor. The deck tilts the trailers sideways, the doors swing |
| 7066514 |
Method and apparatus for gripping containers |
June 27, 2006 |
| An apparatus and method for gripping containers, each having a circumference, for dumping material in a material collection vehicle including more than one gripping mechanisms, wherein each of the gripping mechanisms can engage a container around at least one-half of the circumferenc |
| 6974176 |
Container covering apparatus |
December 13, 2005 |
| An apparatus for covering an open container of a vehicle includes a pair of arm assemblies. Each arm assembly has a first arm, a second arm, and a linking assembly coupling the first and second rotatable members to one another. A first actuator is attached to the first arm, and a cover i |
| 6948701 |
Articulated cable puller |
September 27, 2005 |
| An articulated cable puller includes a boom assembly having a boom with a sheave positioned thereon. The boom is mounted upon a load beam and is movable between generally horizontal and vertical positions. A rotatable base is positioned upon a vehicle and has a rectangular link pivotally |
| 6935829 |
Truck operated transfer system apparatus and method |
August 30, 2005 |
| A transfer system for transferring a transfer body onto a truck. The impetus to move the transfer body is provided by a driver mounted to the truck. The driver may engage a track extending along the transfer body in order to move the transfer body onto the truck. The track may be mounted |
| 6932286 |
Combination drop and broadcast spreader |
August 23, 2005 |
| A spreader for distributing a material on a surface. In certain embodiments, the spreader may include a disk rotatable about an axis and having an upper surface extending substantially radially from the axis. A driver may operably connect to the disk to provide rotation about the axi |
| 6758535 |
Lightweight, adjustable-height, axle |
July 6, 2004 |
| A lightweight axle assembly may include a bracket at each end thereof for receiving a mount at one of a plurality of positions thereon. The mount may include a standoff for spacing an actual wheel assembly a suitable distance from the bracket. The axle may be formed to include a beam for |
| 6742828 |
Container covering apparatus |
June 1, 2004 |
| An apparatus for covering an open container of a vehicle includes a pair of arms. Each arm has a first arm member and a second arm member. A first rotatable member is pivotally secured to the first arm member. A second rotatable member is pivotally secured to the first arm member and rig |
| 6416136 |
Lightweight, adjustable-height, axle |
July 9, 2002 |
| A lightweight axle assembly may include a bracket at each end thereof for receiving a mount at one of a plurality of positions thereon. The mount may include a standoff for spacing an actual wheel assembly a suitable distance from the bracket. The axle may be formed to include a beam for |
| 6398478 |
Compaction mechanism for refuse and recyclables collection vehicles |
June 4, 2002 |
| A compaction mechanism for mounting to a storage body for refuse or recyclables includes a tailgate apparatus mountable to a rearward opening of the storage body. The tailgate apparatus includes a receiving hopper and a movable panel which in a compaction position provides a rear closure |
| 6267448 |
Inflatable bag assembly for lifting a load |
July 31, 2001 |
| A bag actuated tilting device where the area of cross section of the bag is sized such that available pressure multiplied by the bag cross sectional area multiplied by the distance from the pivot perpendicular to a line drawn from the center of the bag base to the center of the cross sec |
| 6267447 |
Inflatable bag assembly for lifting a load |
July 31, 2001 |
| A bag actuated tilting device where the area of cross section of the bag is sized such that available pressure multiplied by the bag cross sectional area multiplied by the distance from the pivot perpendicular to a line drawn from the center of the bag base to the center of the cross sec |
| 6247712 |
Trailing axle assembly |
June 19, 2001 |
| A vehicle comprising a body having a front end and a rear end, front wheels carried by a front axle mounted to the body proximate the front end of the vehicle, rear wheels carried by a rear axle mounted to the body proximate the rear end of the vehicle, a cargo body mounted to the body f |
| 6234739 |
Compaction mechanism for refuse and recyclables collection vehicles |
May 22, 2001 |
| A compaction mechanism for mounting to a storage body for refuse or recyclables includes a tailgate apparatus mountable to a rearward opening of the storage body. The tailgate apparatus includes a receiving hopper and a movable panel which in a compaction position provides a rear closure |
| 6189901 |
Compact, trailing, auxiliary axle system |
February 20, 2001 |
| A compact, trailing, auxiliary axle system is attached to a truck for carrying additional weight and distributing the weight of the truck over a greater number of axles and a greater maximum total distance of distribution of those axles. The apparatus is attached high, and may be sec |
| 6116698 |
Articulating trailing tag axle |
September 12, 2000 |
| First hydraulic drives (e.g. cylinders, pistons) and lift arms attached to dump truck side panels, preferably reinforced, move a trailing tag axle, and wheels supported by the tag axle, between operative and storage positions without bending the truck frame. A linkage assembly and second |
| 6059371 |
Hinge assembly for pickup trucks |
May 9, 2000 |
| A hinge for enabling the bed of a pick up truck to pivot is comprised of a lower hinge member having a first pin receiving portion and an inwardly extending portion adapted for connection to a truck frame. An upper hinge member has a second pin receiving portion, an inwardly extending po |
| 6053280 |
Hanging scaffold support |
April 25, 2000 |
| A deck support may be created to hang from a top plate of a wall in residential or other construction. An upright or leg may provide support of the weight of the deck supported on a foot extending laterally from the leg. The foot may be provided with a climber attachment that secures the |
| 6012895 |
Gripping apparatus for omnifarious containers |
January 11, 2000 |
| A pair of elongate, segmented gripping members are carried by the lifting member of a refuse collection vehicle. Each of the gripping members includes an inner arm movably carried by the lifting member and an outer arm movably extending from the inner arm. The gripping members are movabl |
| 5975643 |
Inflatable bag assembly for lifting a load |
November 2, 1999 |
| A bag actuated tilting device where the area of cross section of the bag is sized such that available pressure multiplied by the bag cross sectional area multiplied by the distance from the pivot perpendicular to a line drawn from the center of the bag base to the center of the cross sec |
| 5890865 |
Automated low profile refuse vehicle |
April 6, 1999 |
| An automated device for lifting and loading materials employs a pick-up arm for engaging material at ground level and an associated, inverted U-shaped lift arm. The pick-up arm can be swung relative to the lift arm about a vertical axis to bring the pick-up arm into a close-in position i |
| 5846044 |
Gripping apparatus for omnifarious containers |
December 8, 1998 |
| A pair of elongate, segmented gripping members are carried by the lifting member of a refuse collection vehicle. Each of the gripping members includes an inner arm movably carried by the lifting member and an outer arm movably extending from the inner arm. The gripping members are movabl |
| 5839745 |
Lock mechanism for fifth wheel hitch |
November 24, 1998 |
| The lock mechanism for a fifth wheel hitch of the present invention includes a housing mounted on a pedestal, the housing having a hitch plate mounted on the upper end thereof. The hitch plate slot, for receiving a trailer pin, is mounted over a channel extending forwardly in the housing |
| 5823629 |
Articulating trailing tag axle |
October 20, 1998 |
| First hydraulic drives (e.g. cylinders, pistons) and lift arms attached to dump truck side panels, preferably reinforced, move a trailing tag axle, and wheels supported by the tag axle, between operative and storage positions without bending the truck frame. A linkage assembly and second |
| 5770935 |
Door opening system and receptacle |
June 23, 1998 |
| A receptacle comprising a body including an opening having a door hingedly mounted therein for movement between a normal and substantially vertical orientation and a substantially horizontal orientation, a drive assembly having a hub for taking up and letting out the cord for moving the |
| 5759008 |
Gripping apparatus for omnifarious containers |
June 2, 1998 |
| A pair of elongate, segmented gripping members are carried by the lifting member of a refuse collection vehicle. Each of the gripping members includes an inner arm movably carried by the lifting member and an outer arm movably extending from the inner arm. The gripping members are movabl |
| 5743698 |
Front-side lifting and loading apparatus |
April 28, 1998 |
| A device for lifting and loading materials employs a pick-up arm for engaging material at ground level and an associated lift arm assembly. The pick-up arm can be swung relative to the lift arm about an axis that is generally perpendicular to the ground to bring the pick-up arm into a |
| 5711565 |
Universal engaging mechanism for collection containers |
January 27, 1998 |
| A universal engaging mechanism for handling collection containers of a variety of sizes and shapes. The mechanism includes two arms rotatably mounted to a base and movable between open and closed positions, and a retainer located adjacent the base and between the arms. As the arms close |
| 5601392 |
Front-side lifting and loading apparatus |
February 11, 1997 |
| A device for lifting and loading materials employs a pick-up arm for engaging material at ground level and an associated lift arm assembly. The pick-up arm can be swung relative to the lift arm about an axis that is generally perpendicular to the ground to bring the pick-up arm into a |
| 5577877 |
Gripping apparatus for omnifarious containers |
November 26, 1996 |
| A pair of elongate, segmented gripping members are carried by the lifting member of a refuse collection vehicle. Each of the gripping members includes an inner arm movably carried by the lifting member and an outer arm movably extending from the inner arm. The gripping members are movabl |
| 5547332 |
Top mounted container handling apparatus |
August 20, 1996 |
| A container handling apparatus having a mounting platform a lifting arm extending from the mounting platform and terminating in a gripper mechanism, mounted on top of a body of a refuse collection vehicle and configured to include three four-bar linkages which interact to produce a r |
| 5513901 |
Hoist mechanism |
May 7, 1996 |
| A hoist mechanism including a hoist subframe, a body subframe, a dump linkage pivotally coupling the body subframe to the hoist subframe such that the body subframe pivots about an instant center which moves continuously as the body subframe pivots and an actuator for moving the body |
| 5486149 |
Friction resistance exercise device |
January 23, 1996 |
| A one way clutch is rotatable with a member (e.g. helical spring) and a sleeve while the spring is being constrained by the manual winding of a cable on the sleeve. The sleeve is constructed to wind the cable uniformly on the sleeve. During the constraint imposition, the clutch drives a |
| 5482180 |
Gripping apparatus for omnifarious containers |
January 9, 1996 |
| A pair of elongate, segmented gripping members are carried by the lifting member of a refuse collection vehicle. Each of the gripping members includes an inner arm movably carried by the lifting member and an outer arm movably extending from the inner arm. The gripping members are movabl |
| 5470187 |
Front-side lifting and loading apparatus |
November 28, 1995 |
| A device for lifting and loading materials employs a pick-up arm for engaging material at ground level and an associated lift arm assembly. The pick-up arm can be swung relative to the lift arm about an axis that is generally perpendicular to the ground to bring the pick-up arm into a |
| 5429571 |
Personal trainer |
July 4, 1995 |
| A pair of pivotable arms in a clamp in a personal trainer may be spring biased to a closed position as on a door frame. A lock retaining the clamp in the closed position includes a member manually actuatable to release the clamp from the door frame. A clasp on the clamp holds a first bel |
| 5419671 |
Top mounted container handling apparatus |
May 30, 1995 |
| A container handling apparatus having a mounting platform a lifting arm extending from the mounting platform and terminating in a gripper mechanism, mounted on top of a body of a refuse collection vehicle and configured to include three four-bar linkages which interact to produce a r |
| 5219260 |
Apparatus for transferring a trailer body between a trailer and truck body |
June 15, 1993 |
| A truck having a truck body is adapted to tow a trailer having a body disposed on a track. The truck body is tiltable to dump a load. A tailgate in the truck body is liftable after the load dumping. At its forward end, the trailer has a horn movable into mating holes in the truck after t |
| 5217135 |
Refuse container with snap-on cover |
June 8, 1993 |
| A refuse container has a lid that is hinged thereto without the use of mechanical fasteners. The container has short shafts extending therefrom. The lid has arms that pivotally receive and are captured on the container shafts. The shafts are formed with sectors, and the lid arms have rec |
| 5209537 |
Gripping apparatus for omnifarious containers |
May 11, 1993 |
| A pair of elongate, segmented gripping members are carried by the lifting member of a refuse collection vehicle. Each of the gripping members includes an inner arm movably carried by the lifting member and an outer arm movably extending from the inner arm. The gripping members are movabl |
| 5143496 |
Latching system for transfer truck and trailer set |
September 1, 1992 |
| In a transfer set, a retention hook rigidly secured for rotation with the tailgate of the truck body for rotation therewith. Entry of the trailer body into the truck body automatically triggers pneumatic elements to lower the truck tailgate causing the retention hook attached thereto to |
| 5141124 |
Refuse container with snap-on cover |
August 25, 1992 |
| A refuse container has a lid that is hinged thereto without the use of mechanical fasteners. The container has short shafts extending therefrom. The lid has arms that pivotally receive and are captured on the container shafts. The shafts are formed with sectors, and the lid arms have rec |
| 5015144 |
Apparatus for loading materials into a storage compartment and associated fluid pressure deliver |
May 14, 1991 |
| A fluid pressure system comprises first and second members each movable in response to fluid pressure to individually exert a force. A linkage arrangement couples the first member with the second member for moving the second member in response to movement of the first member, and vice ve |
