Lighted vehicle access system and method

Details Lighted vehicle access system and method Lighted vehicle access system and method

2005-07-21

2008-09-09

Keenan, James (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Self-loading or unloading vehicles

Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and...

C414S921000, C362S481000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07422408

ABSTRACT:
A lighted vehicle access apparatus and method are disclosed, wherein one or more lights coupled to a movable platform are positioned to illuminate the platform. In some embodiments, the lights are in a fixed position with respect to the platform (and therefore movable with respect to the vehicle), while in other embodiments, the lights are movable with respect to the platform in movement of the platform between stowed and deployed positions and/or between raised and lowered positions with respect to the vehicle. The lights can be coupled to one or more arm assemblies of the vehicle access apparatus, to one or more handles of the vehicle access apparatus, or in other locations. Also, the lights can be electroluminescent light elements, bulbs, or other types of light-emitting devices.

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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Platform Lift Systems for Accessible Motor Vehicles; Platform Lift Installation on Motor Vehicles; Final Rule, Federal Register, Dec. 27, 2002, pp. 79427 and 79443, vol. 67, No. 249, Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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