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Energy absorbing vehicle bumper assembly
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1959-08-12
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1979-08-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles K Kroell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:43
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/24; B60R19/26; B60R19/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
AN ENERGY ABSORBER CONSISTING OF A TUBE OF DUCTILE METAL AND CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTION, MEANS AXIALLY SUPPORTING ONE END OF THE TUBE IN THRUST, THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID TUBE TERMINATING WITH A SMALLER DIAMETER PORTION TURNED INWARDLY AND REVERSELY OF THE REMAINDER OF SAID TUBE, AND A RIGID MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID OPPOSITE END FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH AXIALLY OF THE TUBE TOWARD SAID ONE END, THE EXTERNAL PERIPHERY OF SAID MEMBER FACING THE REVERSELY TURNED PORTION OF THE TUBE DURING SAID MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
AN ENERGY ABSORBER CONSISTING OF A TUBE OF DUCTILE METAL AND CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTION, MEANS AXIALLY SUPPORTING ONE END OF THE TUBE IN THRUST, THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID TUBE TERMINATING WITH A SMALLER DIAMETER PORTION TURNED INWARDLY AND REVERSELY OF THE REMAINDER OF SAID TUBE, AND A RIGID MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID OPPOSITE END FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH AXIALLY OF THE TUBE TOWARD SAID ONE END, THE EXTERNAL PERIPHERY OF SAID MEMBER FACING THE REVERSELY TURNED PORTION OF THE TUBE DURING SAID MOVEMENT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |