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Retractable vehicle step

US8157277B2 · kind B2 · utility

78Cited by

161References

33Claims

0Family size

Assignee

89908, Inc. · US

Inventors

Horst Leitner · Laguna Beach, US
Anthony Smith · Brooks Road, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 28, 2009
Grant date	Apr 17, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 7, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R3/002
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A retractable step for use with a vehicle comprises a stepping member having a stepping deck, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member. The second arm also has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member.

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