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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 06, 2007
Keith V. Leigh-monstevens, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Keith V. Leigh-Monstevens, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Tale-Gator Distributors, LLC, Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
An accessory for use for the inside surface and the upper edge surface of a pickup truck tailgate. The accessory comprises a unitary member of plastic sheet material including a generally planar base portion, configured to overly and cover the inside surface of the tailgate and defining at least one upwardly opening seating surface configured to accommodate a human posterior, and a lip portion contiguous with an edge of and extending at an angle with respect to the base portion and configured to overlie and protect the upper edge surface of the tailgate with the base portion installed on the inside surface of the tailgate. A backrest is associated with the seating surface and is pivotally moveable between an upright position providing back support for a person sitting on the seating surface and a lowered stowed position within the concavity of the seating surface. The seating and protector accessory is secured to the tailgate using suitable fasteners coacting with the tailgate.