Heated anti-slip step for a motor vehicle

Details Heated anti-slip step for a motor vehicle Heated anti-slip step for a motor vehicle

2006-05-16

2006-05-16

Ellis, Christopher P. (Department: 3618)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C280S164100, C280S291000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07044487

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a heated anti-slip step for a motor vehicle. The step includes a metal tread plate having a plurality of grip structures extending upwardly from a top surface of the tread plate. A plurality of drain holes extend through the tread plate. An electrical resistance heater is disposed proximate to the tread plate and is operable to heat the step so as to melt any snow or ice that may be present on the step.

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