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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7533920 | Selectively detachable tailgate hinge assembly A selectively detachable tailgate hinge assembly connects a tailgate to a vehicle. The hinge assembly has a hinge mechanism, a first wiring harness, and a second wiring harness. At least a first portion of the hinge mechanism may be selectively detached from a secon... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7281748 | Tailgate lift-and-secure cable and latch assembly A lift and secure latch assembly for a vehicle tailgate includes a pair of cables capable of applying upward force to the tailgate and a tensioning mechanism positioned within the tailgate and connected to the support members to apply tension thereto. One of the cab... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7281747 | Tailgate counterbalancing hinge A tailgate counterbalancing hinge assembly includes a linear torque rod, a first end assembly and a second end assembly secured to the torque rod. The assemblies are easily mounted in the vehicle by means of brackets secured to the tailgate. The first end assembly p... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7281746 | Retrofit tailgate counterbalancing hinge A torque rod-based counterbalancing hinge assembly includes a first assembly for securing the torque rod to one side of vehicle's body and supporting the tailgate to the same side of the vehicle's body, and a second assembly for supporting the other end of the tailg... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7213857 | Tailgate counterbalancing hinge with bend in torque rod A tailgate lift assist counterbalancing hinge assembly that can be retrofitted to the exterior of a vehicle's tailgate is disclosed. The hinge assembly includes first and second tailgate brackets for attaching the hinge assembly to the exterior of tailgate. The firs... | 05/08/2007 |
| 6857679 | Method and apparatus for assisting in the lowering and raising of a tailgate An apparatus for assisting in the one-handed safe raising and lowering off a tailgate pivotally attached to a bed of a truck. The apparatus having a module which is positioned to be hidden when the tailgate is in an up position. The module having a spring attached t... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6764122 | Vehicle end gate hinge cup A hinge cup is adapted to be installed on an outer surface of a vehicle end gate. The hinge cup includes a hinge cup body constructed of a polymer material. The hinge cup body is attached to a surface of the vehicle end gate and has an outer surface that is operable... | 07/20/2004 |
| 5678876 | Mounting brackets for removable vehicle tailgate A pair of mounting brackets are described for removable vehicle tailgates that have a prescribed height and thickness dimension. Each bracket includes an elongated rigid base member with a side surface extending between top and bottom ends. An adapter on ... | 10/21/1997 |
| 4141582 | Multi-purpose tail gate In combination, a tail gate for a dump-type vehicle, such as a truck, wagon, semi-trailer or the like, of the type having an open box mounted for pivotal tilting movement relative to the vehicle frame and including a bed and upright side walls, and power ... | 02/27/1979 |
