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Extruded support members for facilitating access to a vehicle and related methods

US9796336B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2016
Grant dateOct 24, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2036

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  • 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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