Doorway protection assembly
US12344398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64F1/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure provides doorway protection assemblies with a base portion and two leg portions that can be positioned over and protect the exterior surrounding a doorway of a vehicle, such as an aircraft, from damage while cargo or other items are being loaded into or unloaded from the vehicle. Each assembly can include one or more attachment portions that wrap over and attach to the door sill area or side jambs of the vehicle doorway in order to secure the assembly in place. Each assembly can include a cushion layer between the various portions and the exterior of the aircraft to further avoid or reduce damage. Each assembly can include retention straps that releasably attach to anchors on the vehicle to further secure the assembly on the vehicle doorway.
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