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Truck bed staircase device

US7658266B1 · kind B1 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 25, 2005
Grant dateFeb 9, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R9/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a staircase device adapted to fit a bed of a truck, or other similar vehicle. The staircase provides a mechanism for facilitating the loading and unloading of items onto and off a bed of a truck. An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a vehicle staircase device comprising a first lower platform having a first length and a first width, the first lower platform having a hitch connector adapted to connect to a vehicle; a second platform having a second length and a second width, wherein the first lower platform and the second platform are substantially parallel; and a staircase structure connecting the first lower platform and the second platform.

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