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Multiple configuration tailgate extender

  • US 5,468,038 A
  • Filed: 09/06/1994
  • Issued: 11/21/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/06/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An extender for a vehicle tailgate, comprising:

  • an extension member movable between a stowed position and an operative position;

    the extension member being hingedly connected to an upper edge of an inner wall of the tailgate, the inner wall being recessed with respect to sides of the tailgate such that the extension member is substantially flush with respect to the tailgate sides when in the stowed position;

    the extension member having first and second side posts located at first and second outer corner portions of the tailgate, respectively;

    the extension member having a plurality of closure members adapted to form vertical closures when the extension member is in the operative position; and

    the extension member closure members being hingedly connected to the extension member side posts.

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