Land vehicles: dumping inventions 08/07

20070200418 - Loaded weight measurement method and loaded weight measurement device for dump truck: To measure the loaded weight of a dump truck, accurately and inexpensively. In a dump truck comprising a set of equalizer bars respectively provided rotatably on the left and right-hand sides of a vehicle body; first vehicle wheels supported respectively by means of first suspension devices on one side of... Agent: Westerman, Hattori, Daniels & Adrian, LLP

20070200419 - Articulated utility cart: An articulated cart includes a chassis, a bed pivotably coupled to the chassis, a set of front wheels operably coupled to the chassis, and a set of rear wheels operably coupled to the bed. A method of manufacturing an articulated cart and of dumping an articulated cart are further included.... Agent: Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Christensen, P.A.

20070188008 - Electric lift: A cargo bed lift assembly for a light-weight utility vehicle. The lift assembly includes a bed platform coupled to an underside of a light weight utility vehicle cargo bed. An electric actuator can be removably mounted at an upper end to the bed platform and removably mounted at a lower... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20070188009 - Dump trailer: The invention comprises a dump trailer having a mobile frame for towing behind a powered vehicle. A dump box is pivotally mounted at its rearward end to the mobile frame. The box has a pair of sides and a front wall with a gate pivotally mounted at its upper end... Agent: Robert E. Kleve

20070188010 - Automated gate control and methods: An automated gate control system for a vehicle with a load carrying portion capable of carrying a load of material selectively distributable through a gate comprises a driver-accessible control module and a gate actuating mechanism. The driver-accessible control mechanism is positionable within reach of a driver of the vehicle. The... Agent: Klarquist Sparkman, LLP

20070182237 - Vehicle body having a tailgate system operable in a plurality of modes: 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... Agent: King & Schickli, PLLC