Patents by Inventor George A. Rea

George A. Rea 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).

  • Programmable controlled tailgate compaction mechanism for rear-loading refuse vehicles
    Patent number: 5478188
    Abstract: A tailgate assembly for a refuse collection vehicle includes a swing-link compaction mechanism and accommodates rear-mounted lifting mechanisms for refuse containers. Upper and lower torsion members extend between the tailgate side walls. The upper torsion member is spaced horizontally from the rearmost edge of the tailgate side wall, and the lower torsion member is spaced horizontally from the rearmost edge of the tailgate side wall at least to the same extent as the upper torsion member. Because of the horizontal spacing of the upper and lower torsion members from the rearmost edge of the tailgate side wall, a large, unobstructed upper opening is provided to accommodate the hoisting and inverting of refuse containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: The Heil Company
    Inventors: George A. Rea, Darrel D. Huff, Jr.