Wheelhouse cladding step

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9120426
APP PUB NO 20150224935A1
SERIAL NO

14174961

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A wheelhouse cladding step assembly includes a step movable between a closed position and an open or deployed position in which the step is located proximal the wheelhouse of the vehicle and provides improved access to the roof and/or rooftop cargo storage of the vehicle. The step is designed to have a shape matching the shape of the wheelhouse of the vehicle and is preferably curved and when in the closed position shows a surface that matches the vehicle trim to hide the step. The assembly includes hinges and a latching mechanism that are also contained within the assembly so they are hidden when the step is in the closed position.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC800 FAIRLANE PLAZA SOUTH 330 TOWN CENTER DRIVE DEARBORN MI 48128

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hellman, Kristin Ann Walled Lake, US 50 314
Huebner, Annette Lynn White Lake, US 191 952
Rutman, Matt Howell, US 3 115
Sakarian, Artur Birmingham, US 18 170
Welch, Ryan Ottawa Lake, US 45 296

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