Patent ID: 7383664
Filing Date: 2008-06-10
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A loading dock door seal system comprising a loading dock doorway and a first dock pad and a mounting bracket, said doorway having a mounting surface, said dock pad being mounted adjacent said mounting surface with at least said mounting bracket, said dock pad comprising a rigid backing structure, a first foam layer and a second foam layer, said backing structure having a front portion and an opposing rear portion, said first foam layer extending from the rear portion of the backing structure in areas uncovered by the mounting bracket to provide a seal in direct contact with the mounting surface and between said mounting surface and the dock pad, said second foam layer extending from the front portion of the backing structure to provide a seal between the dock pad and a vehicle, said second foam layer being thicker than said first foam layer, the thickness of each layer being measured by how far it extends in a direction substantially perpendicularly from said mounting surface.