Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-31
2009-06-30
Nguyen, John Q. (Department: 3616)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
C280S757000, C296S037600
Reexamination Certificate
active
07552944
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle ballast system for providing added weight over the wheels of a vehicle for increased traction and to also serve as a storage container. The system also acts as a storage or utility container when the internal bladder is removed. The vehicle ballast system includes a base container, a liner removably positioned within the base container and a bladder unit removably positioned within the liner. The bladder unit includes a nozzle and is able to retain a volume of a liquid substance. The vehicle ballast system also includes a cover that is removably attached to an upper end of the base container.
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Rubbermaid Roughneck Jumbo Wheeled Storage Box—45 gal; Produced in Jan. 1997.
Chaden L.L.C.
Nguyen John Q.
Verley Nicole
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