Saul R Spector

US Patent:

48529338, Aug 1, 1989

Filed:

Dec 14, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/132767

Inventors:

Saul R. Spector - Palm City FL

Assignee:

Steco, Inc. - St. Clair PA

International Classification:

B60J 510

US Classification:

296 50

Abstract:

A reinforcing latching means for maintaining the integrity of the upper tailgate-sidewall joint closure in a refuse carrier with a vertically hinged tailgate assembly including a handle disposed along the bottom of the tailgate which mechanically rotates a vertically oriented control shaft and is operatively connected to at least one horizontally disposed latching rod means horizontally moveably along the tailgate for controlling the engaging and disengaging of said at least one latching rod means with a latching plate means disposed along the exterior lateral surface of the sidewall.

US Patent:

46276580, Dec 9, 1986

Filed:

Feb 29, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/584601

Inventors:

Donald J. Vold - Pottsville PA
Saul R. Spector - Hallandale FL
Anthony J. Piller - Schuylkill Haven PA
Hilda M. Vold

Assignee:

Set Manufacturing Co. - Pottsville PA

International Classification:

B60P 702

US Classification:

296100

Abstract:

An open-top trailer body hinged top cover comprising two longitudinal half-frame sections is disclosed in which powered rotating arms having rollers set in tracks which form the cabside ends of half-frames each covering half of the trailer body opening such that when the arms rotated the half-frames will open or close by the rollers moving along the tracks and the rollers will slidably adjust to correct misalignment and ensure closure.