Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – With distinct wind deflector
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-17
2011-05-17
Dayoan, Glenn (Department: 3612)
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Bodies
With distinct wind deflector
C180S903000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07942468
ABSTRACT:
A securing mechanism adapted to secure struts to a trailer is provided, the securing mechanism comprising a pair of clamps adapted to be secured to the strut to clamp a frame member of the trailer therebetween. A method of securing a strut to a trailer is also provided, the method comprising providing a strut; providing a pair of clamps; positioning an end of the strut adjacent to a side of a frame member of the trailer; positioning the pair of clamps on an opposed side of the frame member; and securing the pair of clamps to the strut to clamp the frame member therebetween. A securing mechanism kit for securing a strut to a frame member of a trailer is equally provided, the kit comprising a pair of clamps; and a strut.
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Boivin Mathieu
Desjardins Mathieu
Desjardins Philippe
Audet Mathieu
Chenevert Paul A
Dayoan Glenn
Transtex Composite Inc.
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