Patent ID: 6189909
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A skid protection assembly adapted for attachment to a free end of a trailer skid member, said assembly comprising a smooth elongated channel shaped shell adapted to conform to the shape of said free end of said skid, said channel shaped shell composed of a low coefficient of friction plastic material, said channel shaped shell having an elongated intermediate main contact panel integrally formed with elongated side walls depending from each side of said main contact panel, said channel shaped shell having an open end and an integral end wall spaced therefrom, said end wall joining said main contact panel and said depending walls closing said channel shaped shell, said end wall having a sloped wall portion extending outwardly from said main contact panel for spacing the end of the skid from the closed end wall of said channel shaped shell, the spacing adapted to provide cushioning and air circulation, and a securing means for maintaining said sleeve in a preferred orientation on said free end.