Bracketless running board

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective front view of the bracketless running board according to the principles of the invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged top view of the bracketless running board of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of the bracketless running board of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged bottom view of the bracketless running board of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged rear view of the bracketless running board of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged front side view of the bracketless running board of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged rear side view of the bracketless running board of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a perspective front view of the bracketless running board according to the principles of the invention without the tread mat.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Schumacher; Chris (Longmont, CO)
Assignee:	Deflecta Shield Corporation (Longmont, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/158,365
Filed:	April 2, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/203
Current International Class:	1216
Field of Search:	;D12/203,190,85,87 ;280/163,164.1,153.5,848,607 ;182/90-92 ;428/81-82 ;238/14 ;180/182-185,190,193 ;D25/62,69

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Other References

"Lund SuperStep Installation Instructions", 4 Pages, .COPYRGT. Oct. 1994, Author Unknown. . Delta III "Running Board", Brochure, 1 Page, Date and Author Unknown..

Primary Examiner: Cadmus; Stacia
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Merchant & Gould P.C.