Utility trailer apparatus
US12037049B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/435
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer chassis having multiple wheels attached to one or more axels and a bed area. A main gate movably attached to the chassis at the rear edge portion of the bed area and being movable between elevated and lowered positions The main gate having upper and lower edge portions and left and right gate side edges. A cutout or open portion of the main gate providing a gap or recess or opening for enabling carriage of elongated articles above the load carrying area that are longer than the bed length. An auxiliary gate that is smaller than the main gate, the auxiliary gate being movable between an auxiliary gate closed position that covers the gap or recess or opening and an auxiliary gate open position that enables articles to occupy the gap or recess or opening.
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