Light bar and bumper
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May 6, 2014
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Aug 12, 2010
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Feb 8, 2010
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Feb 6, 2009
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Abstract
A bumper adapted for mounting to a trailer is provided. The bumper comprises a tail skirt extending horizontally across the rear of the trailer. Upright bars mount to and intersect the tail skirt. The tail skirt comprises a groove for receiving a recessed light bar comprising multiple signal lights. The wiring harness extends from the light bar into a space behind the upright bars and passes through openings in the tail skirt behind the upright bars.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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FONTAINE COMMERCIAL TRAILER INC | 430 SAM LETSON ROAD HALEYVILLE AL 35565 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Adams, James H | Jasper, US | 27 | 280 |
# of filed Patents : 27 Total Citations : 280 |
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