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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 20, 2007
David Flajnik, LaSalle, CA;
Timothy W. Chapman, Etobicoke, CA;
Rimas Ciplijauskas, Etobicoke, CA;
Changize Sadr, North York, CA;
David Flajnik, LaSalle, CA;
Timothy W. Chapman, Etobicoke, CA;
Rimas Ciplijauskas, Etobicoke, CA;
Changize Sadr, North York, CA;
Salflex Polymers Ltd., Weston, Ontario, CA;
Abstract
A running board assembly for mounting to a vehicle such as a truck includes an extruded running board body and a cover member. Advantageously the extruded running board body is made from an extrudable plastic and the cover member is advantageously made of a material having the desired exterior finish. The cover member may be metallic and have the appearance of a chrome or polished finish. The cover extends over the upper and outboard surface of the running board body to provide the desired appearance characteristics. The running board assembly is affixed to the vehicle by a plurality of mounting brackets.