Extruded support members for facilitating access to a vehicle and related methods
US9399431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D65/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Support devices and their components are disclosed, including an optional lighting element mountable on the support device for emitting light. The support device facilitates access to a vehicle and includes an elongate extruded support member, brackets for mounting the elongate extruded support member to a vehicle, and a step affixed to the elongate extruded support member. A mount can be provided and coupled to the lighting element and to the step to secure the lighting element to the step when the lighting element is incorporated.
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