Inventor
Michael A. Swessel
Inventor
Cudahy, WI, US
Overview
Patents· 15 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
B65Gprimary
B65GTransport or storage devices, e.g. conveyors for loading or tipping, shop conveyor systems or pneumatic tube conveyors78%
E01FAdditional work, such as equipping roads or the construction of platforms, helicopter landing stages, signs, snow fences, or the like6%
E05FDevices for moving wings into open or closed position6%
E05YIndexing scheme associated with subclasses e05d and e05f, relating to construction elements, electric control, power supply, power signal or transmission, user interfaces, mounting or coupling, details, accessories, auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for, application thereof6%
E06BFixed or movable closures for openings in buildings, vehicles, fences or like enclosures in general, e.g. doors, windows, blinds, gates6%
PatentTitleYear
8,141,189'Formed front header for a dock leveler'20127,546,655'Formed front header for a dock leveler'20097,363,670'Formed front header for a dock leveler'20086,832,403'Moveable bumper for a dock leveler'20046,634,049'Moveable bumper for a dock leveler'20036,499,169'Recycle control system for dock levelers'20026,065,172'Hydraulic control circuit'20005,882,167'Locking mechanism for a vehicle restraint'19995,440,772'Vehicle-activated safety leg control system for a dock leveler assembly'19955,271,183'Safety barrier assembly'19934,843,373'Loading dock signal and control system'19894,744,121'Loading dock and hydraulic system therefor'19884,570,277'Leveler assembly'19864,531,248'Dockboard assembly'19854,443,150'Releasable locking device'1984Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1984–1995Patents assigned to RITE HITE CORP (7)· patent assignee history
1984–1999Based in Cudahy, WI, US· patent location history
1999–2012Patents assigned to RITE HITE HOLDING CORP (7)· patent assignee history
2000Based in East Troy, WI, US· patent location history
2002–2008Based in Menomonee Falls, WI, US· patent location history
2009–2012Based in Memphis, TN, US· patent location history
2012Patents assigned to BENDER BRIAN (1)· patent assignee history
2012Patents assigned to BENDER LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE LISA (1)· patent assignee history
2012Patents assigned to LEUM GRANT (1)· patent assignee history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| RITE HITE CORP | 7 | 1984–1995 |
| RITE HITE HOLDING CORP | 7 | 1999–2012 |
| BENDER BRIAN | 1 | 2012 |
| BENDER LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE LISA | 1 | 2012 |
| LEUM GRANT | 1 | 2012 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Cudahy, WI, US | 8 | 1984–1999 |
| Menomonee Falls, WI, US | 4 | 2002–2008 |
| Memphis, TN, US | 2 | 2009–2012 |
| East Troy, WI, US | 1 | 2000 |