Running board

- Tri-Glas Corporation
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view from in front and right showing a first embodiment of my running board, with a vehicle shown in phantom to illustrate the environment thereof and making no element of the claim therefor;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a back side view thereof, normally hidden from view when the running board is installed on the vehicle as illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a left view thereof, with a right side of the vehicle shown in phantom line for orientation and to illustrate the environment thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right view thereof, with a right side of the vehicle shown in phantom line for orientation and to illustrate the environment thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view from in front and right showing a second embodiment of my running board, with a vehicle shown in phantom to illustrate the environment thereof and making no element of the claim therefor;

FIG. 9 is a top view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a bottom view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a front side view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a back side view thereof, normally hidden from view when the running board is installed on a vehicle as illustrated in FIG. 8;

FIG. 13 is a left view thereof, with a right side of the vehicle shown in phantom line for orientation and to illustrate the environment of FIG. 8; and,

FIG. 14 is a right view thereof, with a right side of the vehicle shown in phantom line for orientation and to illustrate the environment of FIG. 8.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D277470 February 5, 1985 Matti
D297230 August 16, 1988 Huff
D307413 April 24, 1990 Bradley
D336885 June 29, 1993 Hart et al.
D340905 November 2, 1993 Orth, Sr. et al.
D342476 December 21, 1993 Beckett
Other references
  • J C Whitney & Co Catalogs, No. 540J, .COPYRGT.1992, p. 100, the Running Boards/Fender Flares (A & B). Tri-glass Industries, Inc. Brochure "Manufacturers of the World's Finest Camper Tops". 6 pgs. Feb. 28, 1990. Sportsman Sales Truck Cap-Access. Bedliners--"Executive" Brochure 1 page.
Patent History
Patent number: D379079
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 18, 1994
Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
Assignee: Tri-Glas Corporation (Daleville, AL)
Inventor: Paul Thomas, Jr. (Daleville, AL)
Primary Examiner: Melody N. Brown
Law Firm: Kennedy & Kennedy
Application Number: 0/20,077
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Mat, Step, Or Step Plate (38) (D12/203)
International Classification: 1216;