Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-25
2008-08-05
Ellis, Christopher (Department: 3618)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
C280S154000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07407194
ABSTRACT:
A mud flap system for vehicles is provided with first and second mounting arms that releasably engage side portions of a tow assembly. First and second support arms depend from the first and second mounting arms and support one or more mud flaps so that the mud flaps are positioned behind the rearward wheels of the vehicles and substantially across the space between the rearward wheels. A leash or brace are provided for structural stability and to secure the system with the tow assembly. A central mud flap may be provided in horizontal or vertical configurations according to the desired flow of matter beneath the vehicle.
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Avery Bridget
Ellis Christopher
Holland & Hart LLP
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