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Richard K. Hoofard
Also filed as: HOOFARD RICHARD · HOOFARD RICHARD K
56 granted patents·11 pending applications·884 citations·filing 1998–2025
99Inventor score
Files withASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB32SPX DOCK PRODUCTS INC9OVERHEAD DOOR CORP84FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS IN64FRONT ENG SOLUTIONS IN3
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67 records- 0198US11507926B2Systems and methods for automated dock station servicingASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 22, 2022·11 cites·21 claims
- 0298US9751702B1Wheel chock systemsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 5, 2017·35 cites·20 claims
- 0398US9726192B2Fan blades and associated blade tipsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 8, 2017·40 cites·27 claims
- 0498US7353558B2Vertically-storing dock leveler apparatus and method4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS IN·Filed 2006·Granted Apr 8, 2008·38 cites·5 claims
- 0597US11548743B2Remote loading dock authorization systems and methodsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2021·Granted Jan 10, 2023·7 cites·18 claims
- 0697US11256264B2Vehicle guidance systems and associated methods of use at logistics yards and other locationsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2018·Granted Feb 22, 2022·12 cites·20 claims
- 0797US10494205B1Remote loading dock authorization systems and methodsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2018·Granted Dec 3, 2019·31 cites·22 claims
- 0896US12234111B2Systems and methods for automated loading and unloading at a dock stationASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 25, 2025·3 cites·20 claims
- 0996US11262747B2Vehicle identification and guidance systems and associated methodsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2019·Granted Mar 1, 2022·18 cites·19 claims
- 1096US11142413B2Systems and methods for automated loading and unloading at a dock stationASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 12, 2021·23 cites·22 claims
- 1196US11124372B2Remote loading dock authorization systems and methodsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2019·Granted Sep 21, 2021·14 cites·20 claims
- 1295US11827468B2Remote loading dock authorization systems and methodsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2022·Granted Nov 28, 2023·2 cites·12 claims
- 1394US11305953B2Control systems for operation of loading dock equipment, and associated methods of manufacture and useASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2019·Granted Apr 19, 2022·14 cites·46 claims
- 1493US10878386B2Systems and methods for automated dock station servicingASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2018·Granted Dec 29, 2020·17 cites·15 claims
- 1592US6134835ACounterbalance system for upward acting doorOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 1998·Granted Oct 24, 2000·77 cites·33 claims
- 1691US8407842B2Dock levelers and associated systems and methodsSTORY MICHAEL·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 2, 2013·35 cites·17 claims
- 1790US11225824B2Control systems for operation of loading dock equipment, and associated methods of manufacture and useASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 18, 2022·11 cites·34 claims
- 1890US10329105B2Wheel chock systemsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 25, 2019·7 cites·12 claims
- 1990US7216392B2Support leg system and method for supporting a dock levelerSPX DOCK PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2006·Granted May 15, 2007·23 cites·8 claims
- 2090US7213286B2Vertically-storing dock leveler apparatus and method4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS IN·Filed 2005·Granted May 8, 2007·17 cites·9 claims
- 2190US7100233B2Vertically-storing dock leveler apparatus and methodSPX DOCK PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 5, 2006·21 cites·10 claims
- 2290US7043790B2Vertically-storing dock leveler apparatus and methodSPX DOCK PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2004·Granted May 16, 2006·22 cites·13 claims
- 2388US6931686B2Support leg system and method for supporting a dock levelerSPX DOCK PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2003·Granted Aug 23, 2005·35 cites·22 claims
- 2487US11892853B2Vehicle guidance systems and associated methods of use at logistics yards and other locationsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2022·Granted Feb 6, 2024·1 cites·22 claims
- 2586US7657957B2Vertically-storing dock leveler apparatus and method4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS IN·Filed 2006·Granted Feb 9, 2010·10 cites·17 claims
- 2686US7162761B2Vertically-storing dock leveler apparatus and method4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS IN·Filed 2004·Granted Jan 16, 2007·18 cites·7 claims
- 2785US6951041B2Vertically-storing dock leveler apparatus and methodSPX CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Oct 4, 2005·23 cites·5 claims
- 2883US8842000B2Fire control systemsDAY DARYL·Filed 2012·Granted Sep 23, 2014·13 cites·16 claims
- 2983US7017220B2Spring counterbalance method and apparatus for variably biasing a dock levelerSPX CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 28, 2006·26 cites·16 claims
- 3082US7225493B2Support leg system and method for supporting a dock levelerFRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS INC·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 5, 2007·15 cites·26 claims
- 3182US7131160B2Vertically-storing dock leveler apparatus and methodSPX DOCK PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2004·Granted Nov 7, 2006·14 cites·16 claims
- 3281US7062813B2Support leg system and method for supporting a dock levelerSPX DOCK PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jun 20, 2006·21 cites·14 claims
- 3380US12221301B2Remote loading dock authorization systems and methodsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2023·Granted Feb 11, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 3479US6554047B1Guide track assemblies and mounting brackets for upward acting doorsOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 29, 2003·35 cites·21 claims
- 3578US12454426B2Control systems for operation of loading dock equipment, and associated methods of manufacture and useASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2024·Granted Oct 28, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 3678US6408926B1Sectional door reinforcement system and methodOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Jun 25, 2002·32 cites·16 claims
- 3778US2025263966A1Powered trailer systemsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 3877US6745814B2Guide track assemblies and mounting brackets for upward acting doorsOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Jun 8, 2004·25 cites·15 claims
- 3976US7926140B2Shimless frame support method and apparatus for dock levelers4FRONT ENG SOLUTIONS IN·Filed 2007·Granted Apr 19, 2011·10 cites·26 claims
- 4074US6527035B2Guide track assemblies and mounting brackets for upward acting doorsOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Mar 4, 2003·21 cites·21 claims
- 4174US2025361103A1Systems and methods for automated loading and unloading at a dock stationASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 4273US6125582ASpring winder support for door counterbalance systemOVERHEAD DOOR CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Oct 3, 2000·43 cites·22 claims
- 4372US7409739B2Dock leveler support frame and method of installation4FRONT ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS IN·Filed 2006·Granted Aug 12, 2008·10 cites·21 claims
- 4469US11926497B2Control systems for operation of loading dock equipment, and associated methods of manufacture and useASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2022·Granted Mar 12, 2024·0 cites·19 claims
- 4568US12338672B2Powered trailer systemsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2022·Granted Jun 24, 2025·0 cites·15 claims
- 4668US11803182B2Vehicle identification and guidance systems and associated methodsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2022·Granted Oct 31, 2023·0 cites·21 claims
- 4765US11920402B2Control systems for operation of loading dock equipment, and associated methods of manufacture and useASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 5, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 4863US12400175B2Trailer validation systemsASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 26, 2025·0 cites·10 claims
- 4962USD894229SDisplay screen with graphical user interfaceASSA ABLOY ENTRANCE SYSTEMS AB·Filed 2019·Granted Aug 25, 2020·8 cites·1 claims
- 5062US7047584B2Support leg system and method for supporting a dock levelerSPX DOCK PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2003·Granted May 23, 2006·9 cites·26 claims
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