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Support assembly

US8191680B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 2011
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62B1/04
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

This invention relates of a support assembly for a vehicle of the type that includes an enclosed load carrying compartment having a roof, said support assembly being adapted to provide support for a person when moving about on said roof. The support assembly includes a guide that is mountable on the roof and a base that is adapted to engage said guide and which is capable of movement along said guide while remaining engaged therewith. The support assembly also includes a support structure that includes a lower end portion that is pivotally connected to the base and a handle that is spaced from said base. The support assembly also includes a lock for selectively locking the support structure in a desired attitude relative to the base.

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