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US 2002/0000729 A1Published application
Lower fender extension brace
OwnerGeoffrey Lynn Phillips, Michael Dale Rhodesinventors
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Abstract
A lower fender extension brace for mounting on truck hood fenders to prevent lower fender breakage and cracking.
Claims6
A lower fender extension brace, comprising:
- a. a metal brace;
- and
- b. means for attaching said brace to the inside of a hood fender;
- and
- c. wherein said brace attached to said hood fender provides support to the front, corner, and side of said hood fender.
2 more elements
A lower fender extension brace, comprising:
- a. a brace having a front portion, a connecting portion, and a side portion, said brace having a plurality of attachment holes provided in said brace;
- b. a plurality of rivets insertable through said attachment holes in said brace and connectable to a hood fender;
- and
- c. wherein said brace attached to said hood fender with said rivets provides support to the front, corner, and side of said hood fender.
1 more element
The lower fender extension brace of claims 2 or 3, wherein the brace is made of aluminum.
A method of mounting a lower fender extension brace onto a hood fender to provide support to the front, corner, and side of said hood fender, comprising steps of:
- a. Placing a brace along the inside of a hood fender;
- b. Drilling holes through said brace and fender;
- and
- C. Inserting rivets through said holes.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.