Abstract: A self-adjusting loading dock seal engages a vehicle and facilitates at least one of loading and unloading thereof relative to a loading dock. The loading dock seal includes at least one dock attachment member, a dock seal member, and at least one spring-loaded adjustment member. The dock attachment member is configured for attachment to a loading dock. The dock seal member is positioned above the dock attachment member and is configured for sealingly engaging a vehicle positioned thereagainst. Each spring-loaded adjustment member operatively connects a dock attachment member to the dock seal member, and is configured for facilitating limited vertical movement of the dock seal member relative to the dock attachment member.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 10, 2003
Date of Patent:
February 15, 2005
Assignees:
United Parcel Service of America, Inc., M&J Shelton Enterprises, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael J. Shelton, Robert Michael Esperto