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US 2018/0022393 A1Published application
Mud flap system
AssigneeTruckmovers.com, Inc.
InventorDean West
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Abstract
A mud flap system for a tractor is described. The mud flap system includes brackets that clamp or secure to a frame of the tractor. Lateral extensions engage to the brackets to support covers over a top surface of rear wheels of the tractor.
Claims20
A mud flap system for a tractor, comprising:
- a front bracket and a rear bracket, and wherein the brackets engage to a frame of the tractor;
- lateral extensions to connect to the brackets;
- a cover, wherein the lateral extension support the cover over a rear wheel of the tractor;
- the brackets include a vertical member;
- the vertical member comprises a lower end, a central portion, and an upper end, wherein the upper end comprises a connection portion, and the lower end engages to the frame, wherein the lateral extensions connect with the connection portion of the vertical member;
- and,
- the connection portion includes an external surface forming a diameter, wherein the connection portion comprises holes, and the holes of the connection portion are spaced about the diameter of the external surface.
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A mud flap system for a tractor, comprising:
- a front bracket and a rear bracket, and wherein the brackets engage to a frame of the tractor;
- lateral extensions to connect to the brackets;
- a cover, wherein the lateral extensions support the cover over a rear wheel of the tractor;
- the brackets include a vertical member;
- the vertical member comprises a lower end, a central portion, and an upper end, wherein the upper end comprises a connection portion, and the lower end is secured to the frame of the tractor, wherein the lateral extensions connect with the connection portion of the vertical member;
- and,
- the lateral extensions are rotatably engaged to the connection portions, and rotating the lateral extension winds the cover on the lateral extension to tighten the cover.
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A mud flap system for a tractor, comprising:
- a front bracket and a rear bracket, and wherein the brackets engage to a frame of the tractor;
- lateral extensions to connect to the brackets;
- a cover, wherein the lateral extensions support the cover over a rear wheel of the tractor;
- the brackets include a vertical member;
- the vertical member comprises a lower end, a central portion, and an upper end, wherein the upper end comprises a connection portion, and the lower end is configured to secure to the frame of the tractor, wherein the lateral extensions connect with the connection portions of the vertical member;
- and,
- the lateral extensions include an inside end, a central portion, and an outside end;
- and, wherein the inside end includes a generally hollow, tubular construction, and the inside end fits over a rounded portion of the connection portion of the bracket.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.