Device for determining position of liftgate or rear door of a cargo truck or trailer
OwnerNicholas A. Aielloinventor
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Abstract
A device for determining the position of a rear door or liftgate of a cargo truck or trailer includes a base attachable to the rear door or liftgate. A visual indicator extends from the base so as to be viewable from a side view mirror of the truck to enable a driver of the truck to determine the position of the rear door or liftgate due to the position of the visual indicator. The visual indicator may be a plurality of closely spaced apart elongated members, which may be brightly colored or light transmissive so as to be easily seen.
Claims18
A device for determining the position of a door or liftgate of a cargo truck or trailer, comprising:
- a base attachable to a rear door or liftgate of a cargo truck or truck trailer;
- and
- a visual indicator extending from the base so as to be viewable from a side view mirror of the truck enabling a driver of the truck to determine the position of the rear door or liftgate due to the position of the visual indicator.
A device for determining the position of a door or liftgate of a cargo truck or trailer, comprising:
- a base attachable to a rear door or liftgate of a cargo truck or truck trailer;
- and
- a visual indicator comprising a plurality of closely spaced apart elongated members extending from the base so as to be viewable from a side view mirror of the truck enabling a driver of the truck to determine the position of the rear door or liftgate due to the position of the visual indicator;
- wherein the base is comprised of a mounting plate attachable to the rear door or liftgate and an upper plate attachable to the base plate over a portion of the visual indicator.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.