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HOOFARD RICHARD K
US51 patents
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ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB
30 patentsUS10494205B1Dec 3, 2019
Remote loading dock authorization systems and methods
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB31 citations98
US11262747B2Mar 1, 2022
Vehicle identification and guidance systems and associated methods
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB18 citations94
US11142413B2Oct 12, 2021
Systems and methods for automated loading and unloading at a dock station
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB23 citations94
US11124372B2Sep 21, 2021
Remote loading dock authorization systems and methods
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB14 citations94
US10878386B2Dec 29, 2020
Systems and methods for automated dock station servicing
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB17 citations94
US9751702B1Sep 5, 2017
Wheel chock systems
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB35 citations94
US9726192B2Aug 8, 2017
Fan blades and associated blade tips
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB40 citations94
US11305953B2Apr 19, 2022
Control systems for operation of loading dock equipment, and associated methods of manufacture and use
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB14 citations93
US11548743B2Jan 10, 2023
Remote loading dock authorization systems and methods
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB7 citations86
US11507926B2Nov 22, 2022
Systems and methods for automated dock station servicing
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB11 citations86
US11256264B2Feb 22, 2022
Vehicle guidance systems and associated methods of use at logistics yards and other locations
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB12 citations86
US11225824B2Jan 18, 2022
Control systems for operation of loading dock equipment, and associated methods of manufacture and use
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB11 citations84
USD894229SAug 25, 2020
Display screen with graphical user interface
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB8 citations84
US10329105B2Jun 25, 2019
Wheel chock systems
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB7 citations84
US12234111B2Feb 25, 2025
Systems and methods for automated loading and unloading at a dock station
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB3 citations75
US11892853B2Feb 6, 2024
Vehicle guidance systems and associated methods of use at logistics yards and other locations
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB1 citations73
US11827468B2Nov 28, 2023
Remote loading dock authorization systems and methods
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB2 citations73
USD959389SAug 2, 2022
Portion of a loading dock control panel
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB5 citations73
USD929617SAug 31, 2021
Light sources arranged in a pattern
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB5 citations73
US12572147B2Mar 10, 2026
Vehicle guidance systems and associated methods of use at logistics yards and other locations
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB0 citations62
US12221301B2Feb 11, 2025
Remote loading dock authorization systems and methods
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB0 citations62
USD1016644SMar 5, 2024
Light for a loading dock
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB0 citations62
USD1014306SFeb 13, 2024
Signal light for a loading dock
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB0 citations62
USD1012747SJan 30, 2024
Signal light for a loading dock with patterns of projected light
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB0 citations62
US11803182B2Oct 31, 2023
Vehicle identification and guidance systems and associated methods
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB0 citations62
US12454426B2Oct 28, 2025
Control systems for operation of loading dock equipment, and associated methods of manufacture and use
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB0 citations61
US11926497B2Mar 12, 2024
Control systems for operation of loading dock equipment, and associated methods of manufacture and use
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB0 citations61
US11920402B2Mar 5, 2024
Control systems for operation of loading dock equipment, and associated methods of manufacture and use
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB0 citations61
US12400175B2Aug 26, 2025
Trailer validation systems
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB0 citations52
US12338672B2Jun 24, 2025
Powered trailer systems
ASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB0 citations52
OVERHEAD DOOR CORP
8 patentsUS6134835AOct 24, 2000
Counterbalance system for upward acting door
OVERHEAD DOOR CORP77 citations94
US6745814B2Jun 8, 2004
Guide track assemblies and mounting brackets for upward acting doors
OVERHEAD DOOR CORP25 citations90
US6527035B2Mar 4, 2003
Guide track assemblies and mounting brackets for upward acting doors
OVERHEAD DOOR CORP21 citations90
US6125582AOct 3, 2000
Spring winder support for door counterbalance system
OVERHEAD DOOR CORP43 citations89
US6554047B1Apr 29, 2003
Guide track assemblies and mounting brackets for upward acting doors
OVERHEAD DOOR CORP35 citations87
US6408926B1Jun 25, 2002
Sectional door reinforcement system and method
OVERHEAD DOOR CORP32 citations87
USRE39504EMar 13, 2007
Counterbalance system for upward acting door
OVERHEAD DOOR CORP10 citations82
US6578235B2Jun 17, 2003
Universal inside-outside door handle
OVERHEAD DOOR CORP11 citations69
SPX DOCK PRODUCTS INC
4 patentsUS7062813B2Jun 20, 2006
Support leg system and method for supporting a dock leveler
SPX DOCK PRODUCTS INC21 citations92
US6931686B2Aug 23, 2005
Support leg system and method for supporting a dock leveler
SPX DOCK PRODUCTS INC35 citations92
US7216392B2May 15, 2007
Support leg system and method for supporting a dock leveler
SPX DOCK PRODUCTS INC23 citations89
US7047584B2May 23, 2006
Support leg system and method for supporting a dock leveler
SPX DOCK PRODUCTS INC9 citations70
SPX CORP
2 patents4FRONT ENG SOLUTIONS IN
2 patents4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS IN
1 patentSTORY MICHAEL
1 patentFRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS INC
1 patentDAY DARYL
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