Running board

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view from in front and right showing a first embodiment of my running board, with a vehicle shown in phantom to illustrate the environment thereof and making no element of the claim therefor;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a back side view thereof, normally hidden from view when the running board is installed on the vehicle as illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a left view thereof, with a right side of the vehicle shown in phantom line for orientation and to illustrate the environment thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right view thereof, with a right side of the vehicle shown in phantom line for orientation and to illustrate the environment thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view from in front and right showing a second embodiment of my running board, with a vehicle shown in phantom to illustrate the environment thereof and making no element of the claim therefor;

FIG. 9 is a top view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a bottom view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a front side view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a back side view thereof, normally hidden from view when the running board is installed on a vehicle as illustrated in FIG. 8;

FIG. 13 is a left view thereof, with a right side of the vehicle shown in phantom line for orientation and to illustrate the environment of FIG. 8; and,

FIG. 14 is a right view thereof, with a right side of the vehicle shown in phantom line for orientation and to illustrate the environment of FIG. 8.

Claims

The ornamental design for a running board, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Thomas, Jr.; Paul (Daleville, AL)
Assignee:	Tri-Glas Corporation (Daleville, AL)
[*] Notice:	The portion of the term of this patent subsequent to October 8, 2010 has been disclaimed.
Appl. No.:	D/020,077
Filed:	March 18, 1994

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	04316	Feb 1, 1993

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/203
Current International Class:	1216
Field of Search:	;D12/203,190 ;280/828,848,163,164.1,169

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D277470	February 1985	Matti
D297230	August 1988	Huff
D307413	April 1990	Bradley
D336885	June 1993	Hart et al.
D340905	November 1993	Orth, Sr. et al.
D342476	December 1993	Beckett

Other References

J C Whitney & Co Catalogs, No. 540J, .COPYRGT.1992, p. 100, the Running Boards/Fender Flares (A & B). . Tri-glass Industries, Inc. Brochure "Manufacturers of the World's Finest Camper Tops". 6 pgs. Feb. 28, 1990. . Sportsman Sales Truck Cap-Access. Bedliners--"Executive" Brochure 1 page..

Primary Examiner: Brown; Melody N.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kennedy & Kennedy