Patent · US Expired

Protective post-guard for a vehicle

US5775722A · kind A · utility

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27References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 21, 1996
Grant dateJul 7, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 21, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A protective post-guard apparatus and method for use in protecting rescue workers involved in vehicular rescue operations is disclosed. The post-guard is utilized to cover the jagged edges of exposed posts of a vehicle that has had the roof removed, or the steering wheel removed, thus affording access to victims in the vehicle.

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