Automated retractable vehicle step
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United States of America
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Mar 25, 2025
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Abstract
Powered retractable vehicle step assist systems and methods are provided. The steps systems are configured for installation (e.g., after market installation) and use with a vehicle. The system can include a stepping member movable between a retracted position and a deployed position with respect to the vehicle. The system can further include a vehicle interface. A controller of the step system can be configured to process information received from the vehicle interface and, based at least partly on the processing of the information, cause movement of the stepping member between the retracted position and the deployed position.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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LUND MOTION PRODUCTS INC | 5400 DATA CT ANN ARBOR MI 48108 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Lang,, Jr William Ridgway | Granger, US | 2 | 33 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 33 | |||
Smith, Anthony | Costa Mesa, US | 117 | 3981 |
# of filed Patents : 117 Total Citations : 3981 | |||
Yeoman, Todd Wallace | Osceola, US | 2 | 33 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 33 |
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