Running board accessory with flap seal
US5823553A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R3/002
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicular body extension that includes an elongated running board and a flap seal disposed between the running board and a vehicle. The flap seal extends from and is hinged with the running board such that the flap seal is biased against the vehicle when installed. The invention also includes a method of installing the vehicular body extension to a mounting surface of a vehicle wherein the flap seal is aligned with and biased against the mounting surface.
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