Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – End gates
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-02
2007-01-02
Coletta, Lori L. (Department: 3612)
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Bodies
End gates
C296S059000, C016S075000, C016S308000, C049S386000, C049S389000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11032387
ABSTRACT:
A tailgate counterbalancing hinge assembly includes a linear torque rod, a first end assembly and a second end assembly. One end assembly pivotally retains the tailgate while permitting the torque rod to be rigidly coupled to the tailgate for movement with the tailgate about a pivot axis. The other end assembly pivotally retains the tailgate and permits the end of the torque rod o be rigidly retained with respect to the vehicle body. The assemblies are easily mounted in the vehicle using brackets that are secured to the tailgate and a vehicle body hinge pin to simplify installation and repair of the assembly.
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Coletta Lori L.
M & C Corporation
Nixon & Vanderhye PC
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