Joseph A Manone

US Patent:

7832451, Nov 16, 2010

Filed:

Dec 14, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/012424

Inventors:

Jason D. Miller - Monmouth IA, US
Donald P. Grant - Dubuque IA, US
Paul J. Maly - Mequon WI, US
Joseph A. Manone - Mequon WI, US
Daniel M. Anderson - Oak Creek WI, US
Ronald W. Bennett - Leesburg GA, US
Mark G. Petri - Mequon WI, US
Ronald P. Synder - Dubuque IA, US

Assignee:

Rite-Hite Holding Corporation - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

E06B 3/48

US Classification:

160113, 160201

Abstract:

A vertically moving door of a truck loading dock includes a disconnectable horizontal joint that provides the door with a barrier position, wherein an upper section of the door can be separated from a lower section to create a ventilation area between the two. The ventilation area allows fresh outside air to enter the building, while the lower section remains at its lowermost position for safety and security. More specifically, the lower section serves as a barrier that helps prevent someone or something from accidentally falling through the doorway when a truck is not present at the dock. A lightweight, resilient strap can be attached to the lower section of the door to help protect that section from an otherwise damaging impact. A lattice of straps or a mesh can be installed across the ventilation area to help secure the building against theft.

US Patent:

8453705, Jun 4, 2013

Filed:

Sep 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/883881

Inventors:

Jason D. Miller - Iowa Falls IA, US
Donald P. Grant - Dubuque IA, US
Paul J. Maly - Mequon WI, US
Joseph A. Manone - Mequon WI, US
Daniel M. Anderson - Oak Creek WI, US
Ronald W. Bennett - Leesburg GA, US
Mark G. Petri - Mequon WI, US
Ronald P. Snyder - Dubuque IA, US

Assignee:

Rite-Hite Holding Corporation - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

E05D 15/18

US Classification:

160113, 160201

Abstract:

A vertically moving door of a truck loading dock includes a disconnectable horizontal joint that provides the door with a barrier position, wherein an upper section of the door can be separated from a lower section to create a ventilation area between the two. The ventilation area allows fresh outside air to enter the building, while the lower section remains at its lowermost position for safety and security. More specifically, the lower section serves as a barrier that helps prevent someone or something from accidentally falling through the doorway when a truck is not present at the dock. A lightweight, resilient strap can be attached to the lower section of the door to help protect that section from an otherwise damaging impact. A lattice of straps or a mesh can be installed across the ventilation area to help secure the building against theft.

US Patent:

8465245, Jun 18, 2013

Filed:

Apr 8, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/420653

Inventors:

Joseph Manone - Mequon WI, US
Kyle Nelson - Cedarburg WI, US
Norbert Hahn - Franklin WI, US

Assignee:

Rite-Hite Holding Corporation - Wilwaukee WI

International Classification:

B65G 67/00

US Classification:

414401, 188 32

Abstract:

A wheel restraint for restraining a vehicle at a loading dock includes a wheel chock suspended from a tether. The tether hangs from an overhead beam such that the wheel chock can be swung down and underneath the vehicle and placed directly in front of a wheel of the vehicle. A pin can be used to help hold the chock to an anchor that is fastened to a driveway of the loading dock. The orientation of the pin and the anchor holes in which the pin can be selectively inserted prevents the chock from tipping back and makes the restraint more tolerant of dirt, ice and other contaminants. In some examples, an offset between the beam and the wheel results in the tether urging the chock toward the anchor.

US Patent:

8590673, Nov 26, 2013

Filed:

Feb 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/026008

Inventors:

Jonathan Andersen - Racine WI, US
Timothy Cotton - Milwaukee WI, US
Norbert Hahn - Franklin WI, US
Joseph A. Manone - Mequon WI, US
Kyle E. Nelson - Cedarburg WI, US
Reinhard E. Sander - Wauwatosa WI, US

Assignee:

Rite-Hite Holding Corporation - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

B60T 3/00

US Classification:

188 32, 188 5, 188 36, 414396, 414401, 414584

Abstract:

A wheel restraint includes a wheel chock that is manually movable between a retracted position clear of a wheel of a vehicle at a loading dock and an operative position to block the path of the wheel. In the retracted position, the chock can be manually moved freely along a track that is mounted to a driveway of the dock. When the chock is manually moved from its retracted position to its operative position, a locking feature automatically restricts the movement of the chock relative to the track. When the chock is manually moved back to its retracted position, the locking feature automatically disengages. Although the wheel chock is connected to a track, most of the force exerted by the wheel against the chock is transmitted directly from the chock to the driveway.

US Patent:

20070079942, Apr 12, 2007

Filed:

Jan 25, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/339152

Inventors:

Ronald Snyder - Dubuque IA, US
Jason Miller - Alden IA, US
Donald Grant - Dubuque IA, US
Paul Maly - Mequon WI, US
Joseph Manone - Mequon WI, US
Daniel Anderson - Oak Creek WI, US
Ronald Bennett - Leesburg GA, US
Mark Petri - Mequon WI, US

International Classification:

E06B 3/48

US Classification:

160113000

Abstract:

A vertically moving door of a truck loading dock includes a disconnectable horizontal joint that provides the door with a barrier position, wherein an upper section of the door can be separated from a lower section to create a ventilation area between the two. The ventilation area allows fresh outside air to enter the building, while the lower section remains at its lowermost position for safety and security. More specifically, the lower section serves as a barrier that helps prevent someone or something from accidentally falling through the doorway when a truck is not present at the dock. A lightweight, resilient strap can be attached to the lower section of the door to help protect that section from an otherwise damaging impact. A lattice of straps or a mesh can be installed across the ventilation area to help secure the building against theft.

US Patent:

20090194376, Aug 6, 2009

Filed:

Feb 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/365330

Inventors:

Andrew Brooks - Thiensville WI, US
Jonathan Andersen - Racine WI, US
Kurt Lessard - South Milwaukee WI, US
Kyle Nelson - Cedarburg WI, US
Timothy Cotton - Milwaukee WI, US
Ben Wieberdink - Cedar Grove WI, US
Bradley J. Stone - Port Washington WI, US
Donald L. Anton - Menomonee Falls WI, US
Joseph Manone - Mequon WI, US
Norbert Hahn - Franklin WI, US

International Classification:

B60T 3/00

US Classification:

188 32

Abstract:

An example wheel restraint includes a wheel chock that is manually movable between a retracted or release position clear of a wheel of a vehicle at a loading dock and an operative position to block the path of the wheel. In the release position, the chock can be manually moved freely along a track that is mounted to a driveway of the dock. When the chock is manually moved from its release position to its operative position, a locking feature automatically restricts the movement of the chock relative to the track. When the chock is manually moved back to its release position, the locking feature automatically disengages. Although the wheel chock is connected to a track, much of the force exerted by the wheel against the chock can be transmitted directly from the chock to the driveway.

US Patent:

20180186583, Jul 5, 2018

Filed:

Feb 27, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/906962

Inventors:

Allan H. Hochstein - Milwaukee WI, US
Andrew Brooks - Thiensville WI, US
Jason Senfleben - Hartford WI, US
Kenneth C. Bowman - Cedarburg WI, US
Matthew Sveum - Wauwatosa WI, US
James C. Boerger - Racine WI, US
Joseph Manone - Mequon WI, US
Matthew C. McNeill - Whitefish Bay WI, US

International Classification:

B65G 69/28
H04N 7/18
B60Q 9/00
G01V 8/20
G06K 9/00

Abstract:

Pedestrian-Vehicle safety systems for loading docks are disclosed herein. An example safety system includes a first sensor to monitor a first area adjacent a dock, a bi-directional sensor to signal both incoming movement and outgoing movement of a vehicle relative to the dock, and an incoming sensor to signal only incoming movement of the vehicle relative to the dock. A signaling device is responsive to outputs of at least one of the first sensor, the bi-directional sensor, and the incoming sensor.

US Patent:

20170217697, Aug 3, 2017

Filed:

Feb 2, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/013579

Inventors:

John A. Kish - Grafton WI, US
Joseph Manone - Milwaukee WI, US

International Classification:

B65G 69/00
B65G 69/28

Abstract:

Bumpers for use at loading docks are disclosed. An example bumper includes a housing defining a lip-engaging surface to engage a lip of a deck when the lip is in a retracted position, and a RIG-engaging surface positioned adjacent the lip-engaging surface. The RIG-engaging is movable relative to the lip-engaging surface. The RIG-engaging surface is to move relative to the lip-engaging surface when a RIG of a vehicle imparts a force to the RIG-engaging surface when the vehicle is at a loading dock.