Systems for accessing cargo spaces on vehicles equipped with a tailgate assembly

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PATENT NO 12172603
APP PUB NO 20230406212A1
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18460865

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Various vehicle systems are proposed for accessing and utilizing vehicle cargo spaces on vehicles equipped with a tailgate assembly. The vehicle systems may include deployable and/or rotatable stairgate systems, deployable step systems, etc. designed for the accessing the vehicle cargo spaces. The proposed systems may include various deployment mechanisms that enable the stairgate/step systems to slide, pivot, rotate, swing, and/or otherwise adjust for providing ease of access and increased flexibility when stepping up to access the vehicle cargo space.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCDEARBORN MICHIGAN USA DEARBORN MICHIGAN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Glickman, David Brian Southfield, US 305 842
Nayak, Darshan Arun Northville, US 13 32
Piechocki, Dawn Grosse Pointe Park, US 4 6
Salter, Stuart C White Lake, US 1041 6210
Yee, Dennis Milford, US 25 169

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