Patent ID: 7396030
Filing Date: 2008-07-08
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A device adapted to selectively retain a vehicle towing loop to provide a step, the towing loop being rotatably interconnected to an attachment member that is interconnected to the vehicle, comprising: a base member having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front surface, a rear surface, a left surface, a right surface and a plurality of countersunk apertures integrated into said front surface, said apertures adapted to receive fasteners that are employed to interconnect the attachment member to the vehicle; a support member, with a left surface and a right surface, rotatably interconnected to said front surface of said base member between said upper surface and said lower surface, said support member having a first and second position of use; and wherein said left surface of said support member is generally perpendicular to the surface supporting the vehicle when said support member is in said first position of use, and wherein said left surface of said support member is generally parallel to the surface supporting the vehicle when said support member is in said second position of use, thereby providing a platform for engaging and rigidly supporting the towing loop.