Vehicle fenders – Buffer or bumper type – Combined
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-22
2008-08-26
Pape, Joseph D. (Department: 3612)
Vehicle fenders
Buffer or bumper type
Combined
C280S163000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07416232
ABSTRACT:
An embodiment of a vehicle step assembly includes a brace defined, at least in part, by a generally horizontal surface. The generally horizontal surface selectively transmits the weight of a user to the vehicle. The assembly further includes a fascia having an aperture. The brace is positioned, at least partially, at a generally lateral side portion of the vehicle rearward of a rearmost operational wheel. The fascia at least partially encloses a portion of the lateral side portion.
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Thorson Jason S.
Tier Matthew C.
Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc.
Pape Joseph D.
Young Basile Hanlon Macfarlane & Helmholde P.C.
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