MICHAEL STORY
Pilots at Aqueduct Dr, Denton, TX
License number
Texas A5254348
Issued Date
Jul 2015
Expiration Date
Jul 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
4213 Aqueduct Dr, Denton, TX 76210
Professional information
Alternative Power Operation Of Loading Docks And Loading Dock Equipment
US Patent:
2011023, Sep 29, 2011
Filed:
Dec 16, 2009
Appl. No.:
13/130989
Inventors:
Benjamin I. Blackwell - Flower Mound TX, US
Brett A. Walford - Corinth TX, US
L. B. Whitley - Arlington TX, US
Michael Story - Denton TX, US
Allan Thomson - Colleyville TX, US
Brett A. Walford - Corinth TX, US
L. B. Whitley - Arlington TX, US
Michael Story - Denton TX, US
Allan Thomson - Colleyville TX, US
Assignee:
4 FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, INC. - Carrollton TX
International Classification:
G05B 19/05, H02J 4/00
US Classification:
700286, 307 80
Abstract:
Technology generally directed to operation of loading dock equipment such as vehicle restraints, dock levelers, overhead doors/openers, barrier gates, lights, and linked or unlinked control systems is disclosed herein. The disclosed technology may be employed to power electrical loading dock systems from batteries and/or alternative power sources, including “green” power sources. For example, the technology may be employed at new, temporary, and/or mobile facilities having any number of loading docks where reliable commercial power may not be readily available. Further, the technology may also be employed at warehouses in remote and/or developing areas where electrical infrastructure is not available and/or reasonably priced. The technology may be embodied as methods, apparatuses, manufactures (e.g., computer- and/or processor-readable storage and/or other mediums), and/or the like.
Dock Leveler Seals And Associated Methods And Systems
US Patent:
8046857, Nov 1, 2011
Filed:
Apr 15, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/424379
Inventors:
L. Blake Whitley - Arlington TX, US
William C. Eungard - Waterford WI, US
Michael Story - Denton TX, US
William C. Eungard - Waterford WI, US
Michael Story - Denton TX, US
Assignee:
4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. - Carrollton TX
International Classification:
E01D 1/00, F16J 15/02
US Classification:
14 695, 277921, 277637
Abstract:
Dock leveler seals and associated methods and systems are described herein. A dock leveler having a rear hinge seal configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a rear support frame and a movable deck. The rear support frame includes a plurality of first support members extending therefrom, and the aft edge portion of the deck includes a plurality of second support members pivotally coupled to the first support members along an axis. The seal of this embodiment includes a first edge portion extending outwardly from a medial portion in a first direction, and a second edge portion extending outwardly from the medial portion in a second direction. The medial portion urges the first edge portion against the support frame and the second edge portion against the aft edge portion of the deck as the deck pivots about the axis in operation.
Dock Levelers And Associated Systems And Methods
US Patent:
8407842, Apr 2, 2013
Filed:
Aug 24, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/862638
Inventors:
Michael Story - Denton TX, US
Jeff Limbaugh - Allen TX, US
Richard K. Hoofard - Dallas TX, US
Jeff Limbaugh - Allen TX, US
Richard K. Hoofard - Dallas TX, US
Assignee:
4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. - Carrollton TX
International Classification:
E01D 1/00
US Classification:
14 713, 14 711
Abstract:
Dock levelers, such as mechanical dock levelers, are described herein. In one embodiment, a mechanical dock leveler includes a ramp having a lip pivotally attached to a forward edge. A ramp lifting system is configured to assist upward rotation of the ramp as it is manually raised. In this embodiment, a lip lifting system is operably coupled to the ramp lifting system so that the ramp is initially “downward biased” prior to being raised, and then becomes at least partially supported in a raised position by the lip lifting mechanism, once the lip lifting mechanism is engaged.