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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8403348 | Vehicle running board A vehicle running board includes a treadle body having a bottom formed with an open slot. A guide plate is received in the open slot and positioned under positioning stop plates inside the open slot. Two sets of fixing members are respectively assembled at the lower... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8393629 | Tow hitch accessory The invention relates to a device for attachment to a tow hitch comprising a step including a platform and at least one step connecting portion, a base including at least one base connecting portion and a mounting portion, the mounting portion which may be removably... | 03/12/2013 |
| 8382132 | Modular running board A modular running board adaptable for use with various types of vehicles having different wheel bases. In a first embodiment, the running board includes a first long board and a second long board connectable to a pick-up truck having crew cab or quad cab with four f... | 02/26/2013 |
| 8342549 | Running board for three wheel motorcycles A running board assembly for a three wheel motorcycle including independent first and second support frame members. Each of the support frame members further includes: i) a substantially U-shaped configuration having a rear lateral section, a longitudinal section, a... | 01/01/2013 |
| 8205901 | Extending and retracting device for vehicle step An extending and retracting device for a vehicle step includes a mounting bracket adapted to be fixed to a body of a vehicle and a step bracket. An arc sliding member is fixed to the step bracket. A driving arm defines a pair of ends thereof pivotally connected to t... | 06/26/2012 |
| 8152187 | Method and system for installing a step rail to a vehicle A roll formed step rail for a vehicle comprises an elongated rail body having two opposing edges which define a longitudinal channel. The channel receives a pinch clamp which is wider than the channel and has a fastening hole and an alignment means. The rail body is... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8075008 | Retractable staircase for a recreational vehicle According to the present invention, there is provided a retractable staircase for a recreational vehicle. The retractable staircase has a translational section, which includes at least one-step. The translational section moves between an extended and a retracted pos... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7988167 | Construction machine A highest footboard of steps serving as an up and down passage provided on the laterally opposite side to a cabin in an upper rotating body is located at a higher position than a highest footboard of steps of standard specifications. In a space which is height diffe... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7971891 | Boarding and/or access aid for passenger vehicles A boarding and/or access aid for vehicles with passenger carrying service contains a frame with two parallel side parts (4) connected by an end profile (5), contains a step plate (2) supported in the side parts (4) in such a manner that i... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7954836 | Truckbed access apparatus A truckbed access apparatus consisting of a first hollow support component, a second hollow support component affixable over and about the first support component with a step plate affixed thereto, a first holding pin for holding the first support component to a tru... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7946604 | Roll formed step rail for a vehicle A roll formed step rail for a vehicle comprises an elongated rail body including a continuous rail wall of substantially uniform thickness. The rail wall describes a continuous cross-sectional profile between two elongated free edges, the cross-sectional profile of ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7909344 | Adjustable vehicle step An adjustable vehicle step that attaches to the vehicle's frame or body via a downward facing c-channel that extends longitudinally along the lower edge of the side of the vehicle. One or more step assemblies can be attached to the c-channel so that the step assembl... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7874565 | Running board bracket The invention provides a running board bracket which includes an elongate arm formation which has a first end section which extends vertically and which is movingly engagable with a motor vehicle, an opposing second end section which extends horizontally and which i... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7819412 | Universal fender step A universal fender step for a boat trailer and the like includes a channel of trapezoidal-shaped cross-section. Longitudinally extending gutters at each of the four corners of the trapezoid shape extend the length of the channel. A slip resistant surface is provided... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7731212 | Vehicle side step A step assembly for a vehicle comprising an elongated main body having a substantially straight portion and two end portions; a generally U-shaped step bar having a substantially straight portion parallel to the main body and two bent portions, the bent portions wel... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7717444 | Apparatus for assisting entry into high road clearance vehicles An apparatus for assisting entry into high road clearance vehicles having a generally cylindrical side bar adapted for attachment to a vehicle chassis, one or more U-shaped cylindrical bars attached to and suspended from said bar comprised of two end portions and a ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7712755 | Extending and retracting device for vehicle step An extending and retracting device for a vehicle step includes a mounting bracket adapted to be fixed to a body of a vehicle and a step bracket. An arc sliding member is fixed to the step bracket. A driving arm defines a pair of ends thereof pivotally connected to t... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7677583 | Anti-rotation running board bracket A bracket assembly including a plurality of components attached along a hem line, a plurality of attachment points along the hem line, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The first bracket connects to the plurality of components at at least one of the plurality o... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7673892 | Thixomold hinge assembly A hinge assembly is provided for moving a step on a motor vehicle between a stowed position and a deployed position. A rail bracket is fixedly secured to the vehicle and includes inner and outer bushings insert molded therein. A step bracket includes inner and outer... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7607673 | Running boards for three wheel motorcycles A running board assembly for a three wheel motorcycle including independent first and second support frame members. Each of the support frame members further includes: i) a substantially U-shaped configuration having a rear lateral section, a longitudinal section, a... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7594671 | Nerf bar structure and replaceable foot peg inserts for utility and off road vehicles A foot rest and foot holding apparatus is disclosed that protects a users foot from ground obstructions. The foot holding apparatus has multiple friction points to reduce movement of a foot in the apparatus. The structure includes serrated inserts that grip the bott... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7537227 | Removable side step for a vehicle A side step for a vehicle has a forward projection that extends into the front fender well of a vehicle and a rearward projection that extends into the rear fender well of the vehicle. Quick release bolt type connectors retain the forward projection in the front fen... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7513518 | Rocker molding-step for a vehicle body side assembly A rocker molding-step (14) for a vehicle body side assembly (12) includes one or more support brackets (30), an elongated molding-step (28), a series of fasteners (74), and an appliqué (76). The fasteners (74) attach... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7513519 | Footwear cleaning apparatus adapted for adjustable attachment to vehicle running boards and steps An adjustable footwear cleaning apparatus includes a rectangular base, a plurality of spikes protruding from a surface of the base, a carpet that is sized to fit on the base and is perforated to allow the free ends of the spikes to protrude when the carpet is instal... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7503572 | Retractable vehicle step A retractable vehicle step for use in allowing a user to access a vehicle is provided. The retractable vehicle step includes a mounting bracket that can be configured for attachment with a trailer hitch receiver of the vehicle. A pair of arms are provided and are pi... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7469915 | Access assembly to adjacent product storage tanks on a planting implement An access assembly to approach a first storage tank and an adjacent second storage tank of a planting implement is provided. The first and second storage tanks are mounted on a wheeled frame assembly for movement in a direction of travel. The access assembly include... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7461852 | Step device for assisting entry into vehicles The invention includes a step device for assisting entry into and/or exit from a vehicle such as, for example, high road clearance truck. The step device comprises a generally “W” shaped bar which is separable into said two generally “U” shaped elements for ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7455307 | Quick stepper The purpose of the present invention is to provide access to some outside portions of a vehicle that is difficult to reach. The solution provided consist of two steps temporarily attached to a vehicle tire and supported with webbing material and pressure activated h... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7441790 | Deployable step and body-side assembly for a vehicle A deployable step and body-side assembly including a step body-side structure, one or more link assemblies, and an actuator. The step body-side structure is attached to the vehicle by the link assemblies. Each link assembly includes a carrier, an extending arm, a fi... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7438304 | Vehicle mount/dismount system A mount/dismount system for use with a personnel carrier (vehicle) having a substantially flat bed, includes a tubular frame and attachments for holding the frame on the vehicle. Specifically, the tubular frame includes a grip pole that extends perpendicularly from ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438305 | Agricultural tractor with movable step A tractor has a frame defined by two side rails extending longitudinally carried on ground wheels with a cab on the frame at one end and an engine compartment at the other end. The cab has doors on each side and there are provided two operator platforms each attache... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7434825 | Deployable step for motor vehicles A motor vehicle in accordance with the present invention includes a body having a front end, a rear end, a roof, and a rear structural member located at the rear end of the body. A motor vehicle further includes a plurality of wheels coupled to the body. A pair of b... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431118 | Motorcycle floorboard apparatus A motorcycle floorboard apparatus includes a panel that has a top surface, a bottom surface, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a front edge and a rear edge. The bottom surface is removably attached to mounting supports attached to a motorcycle and the fir... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7416232 | Vehicle side step An embodiment of a vehicle step assembly includes a brace defined, at least in part, by a generally horizontal surface. The generally horizontal surface selectively transmits the weight of a user to the vehicle. The assembly further includes a fascia having an apert... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7416202 | Apparatus for assisting entry into high road clearance vehicles An apparatus for assisting entry into high road clearance vehicles having a generally cylindrical side bar adapted for attachment to a vehicle chassis, one or more U-shaped cylindrical bars attached to and suspended from said bar comprised of two end portions and a ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7413205 | Retractable sidestep A manually retractable side step assembly for a vehicle includes a rotatable step having a latch mechanism and a spring system that work in concert to rotate the step from a stowed position to a deployed position. In a stowed position, the step is in line with the r... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7413204 | Retractable vehicle step 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 al... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7401798 | Tailgate ladder A ladder assembly for a pick-up truck is pivotally connected with the truck tailgate for movement between a stowed position where the ladder assembly is held against the tailgate and an operable position when the tailgate is lowered and the ladder assembly extends b... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7398985 | Retractable vehicle step A retractable step for use with a vehicle comprises a stepping member having a stepping deck, a first arm, a second arm, a motor and a stop. The first arm has a first end pivotally attached to the vehicle, and a second end pivotally attached to the stepping member. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7396030 | Towing loop retaining device and method of using the same to provide a step The present invention is related to a device that is adapted for selective engagement with existing hardware on a vehicle to provide a step. More specifically, the present invention is a device that is engages a towing mechanism used on some sport utility and outdoo... | 07/08/2008 |
