Ramp for loading and unloading trucks

Description

FIG. 1 is a left front perspective of a ramp for loading and unloading trucks, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side elevational view being substantially a mirror image, thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view, thereif;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof, showing the lower portion of the ramp folded upwardly, into an alternative position;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view, thereof.

The broken line representation of the grid structure shown in FIGS. 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 forms no part of the claimed design. The broken line representation of grade level of the ground and the rear end of the truck trailer shown in FIG. 2, are included solely for illustrative purposes, forming no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D360729 July 25, 1995 Collins
5001798 March 26, 1991 Hamilton
5553989 September 10, 1996 Ullman
Patent History
Patent number: D401731
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 25, 1997
Date of Patent: Nov 24, 1998
Inventor: Paul L. Jeruss (Stockton, CA)
Primary Examiner: Doris Clark
Law Firm: Lothrop & West
Application Number: 0/67,120
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Ramp (D34/32)
International Classification: 1205;