Brian E Bender

US Patent:

7062814, Jun 20, 2006

Filed:

May 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/140786

Inventors:

Brian Bender - Brookfield WI, US
Grant Leum - Muskego WI, US
Charles J. Digmann - Dubuque IA, US
Lester W. Paul - Cedar Grove WI, US
Norbert Hahn - Franklin WI, US
Pamela Pietrangelo - Oak Creek WI, US

Assignee:

Rite-Hite Holding Corporation - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

E01D 1/00

US Classification:

14 713

Abstract:

A dock leveler for a truck loading dock includes a pivotal deck that is actuated by an inflatable column assembly. The inflatable column assembly includes a pliable tube that when inflated has a generally vertical cylindrical shape that can provide a heavy deck with substantial columnar support. The shape and orientation of the column assembly is such that the lengths of the pliable tube's seams are minimized. A pliable fabric sheet held in tension against the underside of the deck provides a generally flat, broad surface against which the pliable tube can push as the inflatable column assembly pushes the deck upward. A footed pallet underneath the pliable tube can be banded to the deck during shipment. After installation, the pallet can be readily lifted for cleaning the pit floor underneath the pallet.

US Patent:

7681271, Mar 23, 2010

Filed:

Mar 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/691932

Inventors:

Timothy Muhl - Slinger WI, US
Brian Bender - Kenosha WI, US
Lisa Bender, legal representative - Kenosha WI, US
Mike Jehn - Waukesha WI, US
Pamela Pietrangelo - Oak Creek WI, US
Michael Mitchell - Milwaukee WI, US
Matthew Tourdot - Whitewater WI, US

Assignee:

Rite-Hite Holding Corporation - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

E01D 1/00

US Classification:

14 713, 14 695

Abstract:

A dock leveling system adapted to be disposed in a pit is disclosed. A hinge member with a hinge pin receiving area and a hinge pin disposed in the hinge member defines a center of rotation. A deck that is rotatable about the hinge pin includes a curved portion with a constant radius and a center of curvature substantially similar to the center of the hinge pin. The curved portion defines an elevation that remains constant as the deck rotates about the hinge pin.

US Patent:

20040221404, Nov 11, 2004

Filed:

Apr 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/424511

Inventors:

Brian Bender - Brookfield WI, US
Grant Leum - Muskego WI, US
Jack Morehart - Janesville WI, US
Mike Swessel - Menomonee Falls WI, US
Pam Pietrangelo - Oak Creek WI, US

International Classification:

E01D001/00

US Classification:

014/069500

Abstract:

A dock leveler for a truck loading dock includes a pivotal deck that is actuated by an inflatable column assembly. The inflatable column assembly includes an outer pliable tube that contains a more airtight inflatable bladder. The pliable tube is made of a tough fabric to protect the inner bladder. In some embodiments, the pliable tube has a generally vertical cylindrical shape that can provide a heavy deck with ample columnar support.

US Patent:

20050132512, Jun 23, 2005

Filed:

Dec 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/739791

Inventors:

Timothy Muhl - Slinger WI, US
Brian Bender - Brookfield WI, US
Lisa Bender - Kenosha WI, US
Mike Jehn - Waukesha WI, US
Pamela Pietrangelo - Oak Creek WI, US
Michael Mitchell - Milwaukee WI, US
Matthew Tourdot - Whitewater WI, US

International Classification:

E01D001/00

US Classification:

014071100

Abstract:

A dock leveling system adapted to be disposed in a pit is disclosed. A hinge member with a hinge pin receiving area and a hinge pin disposed in the hinge member defines a center of rotation. A deck that is rotatable about the hinge pin includes a curved portion with a constant radius and a center of curvature substantially similar to the center of the hinge pin. The curved portion defines an elevation that remains constant as the deck rotates about the hinge pin.

US Patent:

20110290613, Dec 1, 2011

Filed:

May 25, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/786917

Inventors:

Christopher Kurt Zingelmann - Carrboro NC, US
Christopher Todd Walker - Hillsborough NC, US
Tsuyoshi Yoshigasaki - Durham NC, US
Brian Bender - Mebane NC, US
Yasumi Fukuzumi - Durham NC, US

International Classification:

F16D 23/14
F16D 23/12

US Classification:

192 98, 192110 R

Abstract:

The present subject matter relates to clutch arm and release devices and methods such as for a variable speed transmission. A clutch linkage can include a control shaft pivotable about an axis, a substantially U-shaped arm connected at two points to the shaft, and a plurality of projections positioned on the arm. The arm can be moved between positions in response to rotational movement of the control shaft, and the projections can thereby engage and exert a force on a movable sleeve to move the sleeve, such as for causing a clutch bearing to move between an engaged and a disengaged position.

US Patent:

59645725, Oct 12, 1999

Filed:

Dec 29, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/999355

Inventors:

Norbert Hahn - Franklin WI
Brian Bender - Racine WI

Assignee:

Rite-Hite Holding Corporation - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

B65G 6702

US Classification:

414800

Abstract:

Vehicle restraint including a support mounted adjacent a loading structure. A carriage is supported from the support and has a generally horizontal portion extending over the roadway, the horizontal portion being operatively engageable with the vehicle bar over a vertical range. A vertically elongate barrier is supported from the carriage and is disposed remotely from the upright loading structure, the barrier being mounted for generally vertical movement with respect to the carriage between an inoperative vehicle-released position wherein the barrier is disclosed below the horizontal portion, and an inoperative vehicle restraining position, wherein the barrier extends vertically a fixed distance above the horizontal portion to define a vehicle bar capture distance along the horizontal portion.

US Patent:

57022232, Dec 30, 1997

Filed:

May 24, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/652995

Inventors:

Norbert Hahn - Franklin WI
Brian Bender - Racine WI

Assignee:

Rite-Hite Corporation - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

B65G 6702

US Classification:

414401

Abstract:

Vehicle restraint including a support mounted adjacent a loading structure. A carriage is supported from the support and has a generally horizontal portion extending over the roadway, the horizontal portion being operatively engageable with the vehicle bar over a vertical range. A vertically elongate barrier is supported from the carriage and is disposed remotely from the upright loading structure, the barrier being mounted for generally vertical movement with respect to the carriage between an inoperative vehicle-released position wherein the barrier is disclosed below the horizontal portion, and an inoperative vehicle restraining position, wherein the barrier extends vertically a fixed distance above the horizontal portion to define a vehicle bar capture distance along the horizontal portion.