Patents by Inventor David C. Saliger

David C. Saliger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Support leg system and method for supporting a dock leveler
    Patent number: 7216392
    Abstract: A dock leveler including a support leg system configured to remain in a support position when the dock leveler descends rapidly and retract when the dock leveler descends slowly. Also, a dock leveler including a multi-tiered lip keeper support system for supporting the ramp at more than one position. In addition, a method of supporting a dock leveler ramp. The method includes attaching a first and second lip engaging apparatus under the ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: SPX Dock Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard K. Hoofard, David C. Saliger
  • Support leg system and method for supporting a dock leveler
    Patent number: 7047584
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a dock leveler includes a support leg system configured to remain in a support position when the dock leveler descends rapidly and retract when the dock leveler descends slowly. In another embodiment, a dock leveler includes a multi-tiered lip keeper support system for supporting the ramp at more than one position. In another embodiment, a method of supporting a dock leveler ramp includes attaching a first and second lip engaging apparatus under the ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: SPX Dock Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard K. Hoofard, David C. Saliger
  • Support leg system and method for supporting a dock leveler
    Publication number: 20040177455
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a dock leveler includes a support leg system configured to remain in a support position when the dock leveler descends rapidly and retract when the dock leveler descends slowly. In another embodiment, a dock leveler includes a multi-tiered lip keeper support system for supporting the ramp at more than one position. In another embodiment, a method of supporting a dock leveler ramp includes attaching a first and second lip engaging apparatus under the ramp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Kelley Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard K. Hoofard, David C. Saliger