BRUCE ELWOOD UPDIKE
Pilots at Mcculloch Ln, Republican Grove, VA

License number
Virginia A1947976
Issued Date
Apr 2015
Expiration Date
Apr 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
1126 Mcculloch Ln, Republican Grove, VA 24577

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Container Loading And Unloading Apparatus

US Patent:
4704063, Nov 3, 1987
Filed:
May 19, 1986
Appl. No.:
6/864724
Inventors:
Elbert B. Updike - Culpeper VA
Bruce E. Updike - Nathalie VA
International Classification:
B65G 6702
US Classification:
414500
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for positively loading and unloading containers onto and off of a truck without relying upon gravity includes an assembly driven longitudinally of the load carrying portion of the truck, actuator means responsive to driver commands, and a latching means carried by the assembly and responsive to the actuator means to cause latching/locking engagement with a container. The container is positively controlled and therefore can be either moved up and down an inclined load carrying portion of the truck or a horizontally disposed load carrying portion.