Patent ID: 8251387

Claim:
A foldable step assembly engageable with a trailer hitch receiver, comprising: a supporting base comprising a first arm and second arm, said first arm and said second arm being joined forming a “L” shape, said first arm having a first free end for coupling with a hitch receiver, said second arm having a second free end; a securing plate having plurality of notches, mounted to said second free end of said second arm; a supporting shank pivotally mounted to said securing plate, wherein said supporting shank rotates horizontally between an “in” position and an “open” position; and a step plate mounted on said supporting shank with or without an intermediate mechanism, when said supporting shank is in an “in” position said step plate on said supporting shank is parallel with said second arm, when said supporting shank is in an “open” position said step plate on said supporting shank is perpendicular to said second arm and is off set to the left of the cargo area.