Tailgate lift assembly and related apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11472327
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17125332

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An assembly for assisting in lifting a tailgate includes an elongated housing extending along a predetermined length, a spring anchored at one end at a first end of the housing, and a connector having a first end affixed to the opposite end of the spring and extending through the housing. In one embodiment, at least three rollers are provided for engaging the connector. The rollers may be arranged in a variety of configurations to maintain the connector and spring in a generally centered location within the housing. In another embodiment, at least two vertically aligned guides are provided. A vehicle for integrating the foregoing assemblies is also provided.

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BACKSAVER INTERNATIONAL INCSOMERSET KY

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

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