Molded running board
CA 2545803 C · Owner: Magna International Inc. · Inventors: Armstrong, Bradford D.; Schrempf, Rudolf
Overview
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A molded running board is fabricated from a moldable material such as thermoplastic or the like and includes a main body with a lower surface having a stiffening structure, and an upper surface to which one or more trim pieces can be attached. The main body has at least two mount members which are metal inserts molded in place with the main body the mount members including a portion which extends beyond the main body for use to attach the running board to a vehicle. By altering the finish of the main body and/or the trim pieces a wide variety of cosmetic appearances of the running board can be obtained without requiring different molds for the main body. Also by standardizing the location …
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- Filed May 4, 2006 and granted September 24, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 4, 2026.
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