Foldable tailgate ramp

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a foldable tailgate ramp showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a foldable tailgate ramp in an unfolded position of use;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a foldable tailgate ramp in a partially folded position of use; and,

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the foldable tailgate ramp in a completely folded position or use.

The broken lines showing a truck in FIGS. 8-10 are for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

The broken lines showing a grid pattern of the tailgate ramp in FIGS. 1,2 and 7-10 are for the purpose of illustrating portions of the ramp that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a foldable tailgate ramp, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D836878
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 21, 2016
Date of Patent: Dec 25, 2018
Inventor: Victor Adriani (Charlotte Hall, MD)
Primary Examiner: Cynthia Ramirez
Application Number: 29/585,152
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Ramp (D34/32)