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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 2001
Filed:
Dec. 09, 1997
Charles J. Ashelin, Dubuque, IA (US);
Thomas J. Boffeli, Dubuque, IA (US);
David J. Hoffmann, Peosta, IA (US);
Rite-Hite Holding Corporation, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Abstract
A sealing apparatus for forming a weather seal between a vehicle and a loading dock is provided. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a compressible seal and a support mounted for pivoting away from the top of an adjacent vehicle to facilitate exiting. In some embodiments, a stiffening member is located proximally to the seal to provide a compression force between the seal and the top of the vehicle. In other embodiments, the apparatus includes a deflectable seal and a locator including a distal recess for engaging the leading edge of a vehicle entering the parking area.