Mud flap assembly
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Aug 8, 2017
Issued Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Jul 8, 2016
filing date -
Jul 2, 2014
priority date (Note) -
In Force
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
Mud flap assemblies including a frame, a securing assembly and mud flap panels; the securing assembly enabling the frame to be secured to a hitch assembly having a shaft, for further attachment to a hitch receiver secured to a vehicle; the frame having a rear plate that preferably includes a hitch opening for receiving the shaft of the hitch assembly. The frame is preferably configured to engage or rest upon a portion of a bumper of the vehicle to minimize vibration of the frame during use. The mud flap assembly preferably includes a pair of stops that are preferably adjustable and are constructed and arranged to engage or rest against the bumper. The mud flap assembly preferably includes enlarged mud flap panels and mud flap support members for additional support of the enlarged mud flap panels. Methods of installing mud flap assemblies are also disclosed.
First Claim
Other Claims data not available
Family
International Classification(s)
- 2016 Application Filing Year
- B60D Class
- 205 Applications Filed
- 162 Patents Issued To-Date
- 79.03 % Issued To-Date
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
- 15 Citation Count
- B60D Class
- 95.12 % this patent is cited more than
- 8 Age
Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | Feb 8, 2025 |
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Feb 8, 2029 |
