Tailgate lift handle, lift assembly, and related apparatus

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United States of America

PATENT NO 10981607
APP PUB NO 20170341687A1
SERIAL NO

15678630

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An apparatus for aiding a user in raising and lowering of a tailgate includes a handle and a connector for connecting the handle to the tailgate to allow for movement of the handle rearwardly relative to the tailgate as the tailgate is initially lowered by the user and forwardly to a position above the tailgate as the lowering of the tailgate is continued. A tailgate lift assembly includes a housing extending along a predetermined length, a spring anchored at one end at a first end of the housing, a connector having a first end affixed to the opposite end of said spring and extending through said housing, and a first fixed guide around which the connector extends. A bumper for covering a corner of a tailgate is also provided.

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BACKSAVER INTERNATIONAL INC423 E MT VERNON ST SOMERSET KY 42503

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Norfleet, Jason Somerset, US 10 48
Norfleet, Ralph Somerset, US 12 59

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