Support assembly
US8191680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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