Patent ID: 7390003
Filing Date: 2008-06-24
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A method of positioning a step on a trailer comprising the steps of: providing a rod having a first end and a second end, said rod having a bend therein positioned between said first and second ends, a first portion of said rod being defined between said first end and said bend, a second portion of said rod being defined between said bend and said second end, said bend being a generally perpendicular bend; providing a bracket configured to be releasably secured to a trailer arm, a pair of plates being attached to and extending outwardly from said bracket, said plates being spaced from each other, each of said plates having an aperture extending therethrough configured for removably receiving said second portion of said rod, said apertures being aligned with each other; providing a rigid panel having a top side and a bottom side; providing a plurality of fasteners, each of said fasteners being extendable through said panel and into one of a plurality of openings extending through said first portion; attaching said bracket to the trailer arm so that said plates are horizontally orientated; extending said second portion through said apertures; and extending said second portion outwardly from the trailer to define a step position or positioning said second portion adjacent to and extending along the trailer to define a stored position.