Patent ID: 7401560
Filing Date: 2008-07-22
Classification: B61D

Abstract:
1. A running board comprising: a) a plank constructed of first material and featuring a walking surface; b) a support featuring a bridge portion constructed of a second material that is thicker than the first material of the plank and a pair of flange portions positioned one each on opposite ends of the bridge portion, each of said flange portions featuring a mounting hole; c) said plank secured to the support so that said plank overlays the bridge portion of the support so that the plank is reinforced by the thicker bridge portion; and d) said plank featuring a pair of side portions positioned on opposite side edges of the grid portion and each side portion features a vertical lip portion and horizontal lip portion and the support features a pair of tabs positioned one each between the flange portions and each end of the bridge portion, said tabs engaging the horizontal lip portions of the plank so that the plank is secured to the support.