Vehicle fenders – Buffer or bumper type – Bumper extends along side of vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-18
2006-07-18
Patel, Kiran B. (Department: 3612)
Vehicle fenders
Buffer or bumper type
Bumper extends along side of vehicle
C293S127000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07077440
ABSTRACT:
A knockdown nerf bar for replaceably and adjustably protecting a side of a vehicle from dings and dents. A frame replaceably and adjustably mounts to the vehicle. Mounting apparatus is operatively connected to the frame and mounts the frame to the vehicle. Adjusting apparatus is operatively connected to the frame and replaceably and adjustably attaches the frame to the vehicle. The frame has a pair of subframes connected to each other by a plurality of transverse portions that extend horizontally across the side of the vehicle. Each subframe has a stationary portion and a movable portion. The stationary portion mounts to, and extends outwardly from, the underside of the vehicle by the mounting apparatus. The movable portion is replaceably and adjustably connected to the stationary portion by the adjusting apparatus and extends vertically along the side of the vehicle. The mounting apparatus attaches to the underside of, and the panel flange of the underside of, the vehicle.
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Cortes Hernan
Morales Armindo
Miller Richard L.
Patel Kiran B.
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