Utility ramp and running board system
US7637518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G69/30
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A utility ramp having a latching feature to attach the utility ramp to steps mounted on the side of a vehicle. The latching feature provides a means for securing the utility ramp to the steps and allows the utility ramp to be used as a vehicle running board. Further, the utility ramp may include one or more jointed segments to allow the utility ramp to approximate a curved ramp.
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