Mud flap retrofit kit and method of use
US7537243B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of installing a mud flap onto a vehicle having a fender which has a contour, so that the mud flap is in a predetermined position. A mud flap installation kit is used. This kit has a mud flap that defines a set of at least three apertures positioned along a curve that parallels the fender contour and a set of flat clips equal in number to the apertures, each flat clip having a bolt and a leaf, defining a leaf aperture. Each flat clip bolt is threaded through a mud flap aperture and a leaf aperture. Then the mud flap is aligned so that each of the apertures is a predetermined distance from the fender, thereby placing the mud flap in the predetermined position. Finally, the flat clips are used to clamp the mud flap to the fender.
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