Hatch protection system
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Oct 20, 2015
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Jul 24, 2014
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Sep 12, 2013
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Abstract
A hatch protection system and method protect personnel against blunt force trauma caused by contact with a hatch. In an embodiment, a hatch protection system for a hatch on a vehicle includes a hatch pad. The hatch pad is attached to the hatch. In addition, the hatch pad comprises a protective padding. Further, the hatch pad is adapted to be raised, lowered, or any combinations thereof. The hatch protection system also includes a plurality of brackets. The plurality of brackets is secured to the vehicle and to the hatch pad.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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BLACK MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES INC | 10350 STATE HWY 30 COLLEGE STATION TX 77045 |
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- 2013 Application Filing Year
- F41H Class
- 251 Applications Filed
- 219 Patents Issued To-Date
- 87.26 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Buckner, James | Bryan, US | 24 | 45 |
# of filed Patents : 24 Total Citations : 45 | |||
Gerland, Devin | Bryan, US | 6 | 3 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 3 | |||
Greenwood, Kyle L | Bryan, US | 37 | 220 |
# of filed Patents : 37 Total Citations : 220 | |||
Howell, Matthew | Bryan, US | 9 | 525 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 525 | |||
Price, Joshua | Bryan, US | 5 | 2 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 2 |
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