VEHICLE BODY HAVING A TAILGATE SYSTEM OPERABLE IN A PLURALITY OF MODES
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Apr 18, 2007
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Abstract
A dump body having a tailgate capable of operation in a plurality of modes includes a tailgate pivotally connected to either side walls along an upper tailgate end for operation in a first mode or pivotally connected to one of the side walls for operation in a second mode. A control assembly is protected by at least partially being placed within a corner post of the dump body.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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SOMERSET WELDING & STEEL INC | 10558 SOMERSET PIKE SOMERSET PA 15501 |
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- 2007 Application Filing Year
- B60P Class
- 307 Applications Filed
- 156 Patents Issued To-Date
- 50.82 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bobak, Michael | Duncan, SC | 3 | 10 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 10 | |||
Brown, Eric C | Johnston, PA | 9 | 435 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 435 | |||
Simpson, Timothy J | Berlin, PA | 6 | 52 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 52 |
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- B60P Class
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