Patent ID: 7571947
Filing Date: 2009-08-11
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A truck cargo space extender for a vehicle having a tailgate capable of opening downwardly, comprising: right and left mounting brackets fixedly attached to the tailgate; an end panel comprising a frame and frame cover rotatingly attached to the right and left mounting brackets, wherein the end panel is capable of rotating upwardly into a deployed position and downwardly into a stored position; right and left side support arms, each arm having an upper angled section comprising threads and a lower angled section, the upper angled sections in rotating engagement with the frame, the angled lower section of the right side support arm capable of removable engagement with the right mounting bracket and the angled lower section of the left side support arm capable of removable engagement with the left mounting bracket, wherein the lengths of the right side support arm and left side support arm may be adjusted.