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Tailgate and ramp assembly
Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
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Filing: 1997-01-16
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Granted: 1998-09-29
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Expires: 2017-01-16
Abstract
Abstract A combination tailgate and ramp assembly is provided for a pickup truck which includes a tailgate 28, a ramp 52, anchor means 32 in the form of a laterally extending anchor rod 44 accessible through a pair of windows 46, 48 in the tailgate 28 and mounting members 58, 60 pivotally engagable with the anchor rod 44 to provide a ramp surface to the inner surface 42 of the tailgate 28 upon insertion of the mounting members 58, 60 into pivotal engagement with the anchor rod 44.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Lawrence Lipinski
- 👤 Terrance Dean Savitsky
- 👤 Stacey Ann Boersma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/43; B60P1/435
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A tailgate and ramp assembly for a truck having a pair of laterally spaced side walls extending rearwardly from a cab, terminating in rear ends and joined by a laterally extending bed floor, the tailgate being pivotally mounted with respect to the side walls for movement between a vertical closed position and a horizontal open position, and comprising: an outer surface facing external of the truck; an inner surface facing internal of the truck; anchor means comprising at least one rod member mounted between the tailgate inner surface and the tailgate outer surface and accessible from the tailgate inner surface; a ramp pivotally mountable on the anchor means; and at least one mounting member carried on one edge of the ramp and projecting outwardly from the one edge and adapted to pivotably engage the anchor means, said at least one mounting member further comprising a hook portion pivotably engageable with the at least one rod member and a support portion supportively engagable against the tailgate inner surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A tailgate and ramp assembly for a truck having a pair of laterally spaced side walls extending rearwardly from a cab, terminating in rear ends and joined by a laterally extending bed floor, the tailgate being pivotally mounted with respect to the side walls for movement between a vertical closed position and a horizontal open position, and comprising: an outer surface facing external of the truck; an inner surface facing internal of the truck; anchor means comprising at least one rod member mounted between the tailgate inner surface and the tailgate outer surface and accessible from the tailgate inner surface; a ramp pivotally mountable on the anchor means; and at least one mounting member carried on one edge of the ramp and projecting outwardly from the one edge and adapted to pivotably engage the anchor means, said at least one mounting member further comprising a hook portion pivotably engageable with the at least one rod member and a support portion supportively engagable against the tailgate inner surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-09-28 | 2002-03-30 | 2002-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-09-28 | 2006-03-30 | 2006-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-09-28 | 2010-03-30 | 2010-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |