Pickup truck service apparatus

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9981608
SERIAL NO

13735116

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

A vehicle service access assembly having features for mounting to tow hooks of a pickup truck or utility vehicle to access the vehicle's engine compartment is disclosed. The assembly includes two tow hook inserts, secured to laterally adjustable components, configured to register against the tow hooks and vehicle frame members to releasably suspend the assembly for use. In other aspects of the disclosure, safety rails may be included to provide an added measure of safety. The assembly may also include a retractable, suspended step to facilitate vertical access to the assembly. In a further aspect, a retractable tool tray provides a secure and convenient means to assemble tools for use in the service of the vehicle.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
DOVALE JAIMEMELROSE MA

International Classification(s)

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DoVale, Jaime Melrose, US 1 5
Lorusso, Mark D Portsmouth, US 13 36

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation

Maintenance Fees

Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee due date
7.5 Year Payment $3600.00 $1800.00 $900.00 Nov 29, 2025
11.5 Year Payment $7400.00 $3700.00 $1850.00 Nov 29, 2029
Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee
Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable $700.00 $350.00 $175.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional $1,640.00 $820.00 $410.00