Patent ID: 8112949
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. An elongate, compressible side pad member for use with a loading dock seal, the side pad member comprising: an elongate, generally rigid support member having a front side and a back side, wherein the back side of the support member is attachable to abuts a wall of a building adjacent to an opening in the building when installed; a plurality of individual fingers having front faces and a back faces, wherein the back faces of the individual fingers are fixedly attached to the front side of the support member and the front faces of the individual fingers projecting away from the front side of the support member, and wherein the individual fingers are separated and spaced apart from each other and are fixedly attached to the support member, and wherein the fingers are composed of a resilient, compressible material; and a fabric portion in direct contact with and covering the front faces of the individual fingers projecting away from the front side of the support member.