Hitch-mounted collapsible stairs for vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9914397
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15072320

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A hitch-mountable, collapsible stair assembly is disclosed for use in assisting mounting into a raised vehicle bed. The steps rotate between a generally vertical stowed position and a generally horizontal in-use position. The height of the steps above the ground is adjustable. The lower step can also be extended for ease of use.

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  • RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hoffman, Patrick Arlington, US 16 105
King, David Allen, US 203 2167
Murphy, Thomas Arlington, US 72 2016

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