US3232383A
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Energy absorbing means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-25
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1983-03-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Moberg Harald A Son
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:17
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
AN APPARATUS FOR ABSORPTION OF ENERGY FROM A MOVING LOAD COMPRISING A METAL SHEET, A FIRST ELEMENT SUPPORTING SAID METAL SHEET AND INCLUDING TWO SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID RAILS CLAMPING THE METAL SHEET BETWEEN THEM WITH AT LEAST ONE ELONGATED MARGINAL PORTION OF THE METAL SHEET FREELY PROJECTING THEREFROM, AND A SECOND ELEMENT FORMING AN OPENING PERMITTING THE RAILS TO PASS THERETHROUGH, SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELEMENTS BEING RELATIVELY MOVABLE LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID METAL SHEET BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE LOAD, SAID SECOND ELEMENT BEING ADAPTED TO BE SET AGAINST SAID ELONGATED MARGINAL PORTION OF THE METAL SHEET AT ONE END THEREOF WITH A WALL PORTION SURROUNDING SAID OPENING FOR CONTINUOUS SHEARING-OFF OF SAID ELONGATED PORTION OF THE METAL SHEET THROUGHOUT SAID PORTION AND FOR CONTINUOUS PLASTIC DEFORMATION OF SAID PORTION AT RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELEMENTS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
138 words
AN APPARATUS FOR ABSORPTION OF ENERGY FROM A MOVING LOAD COMPRISING A METAL SHEET, A FIRST ELEMENT SUPPORTING SAID METAL SHEET AND INCLUDING TWO SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID RAILS CLAMPING THE METAL SHEET BETWEEN THEM WITH AT LEAST ONE ELONGATED MARGINAL PORTION OF THE METAL SHEET FREELY PROJECTING THEREFROM, AND A SECOND ELEMENT FORMING AN OPENING PERMITTING THE RAILS TO PASS THERETHROUGH, SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELEMENTS BEING RELATIVELY MOVABLE LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID METAL SHEET BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE LOAD, SAID SECOND ELEMENT BEING ADAPTED TO BE SET AGAINST SAID ELONGATED MARGINAL PORTION OF THE METAL SHEET AT ONE END THEREOF WITH A WALL PORTION SURROUNDING SAID OPENING FOR CONTINUOUS SHEARING-OFF OF SAID ELONGATED PORTION OF THE METAL SHEET THROUGHOUT SAID PORTION AND FOR CONTINUOUS PLASTIC DEFORMATION OF SAID PORTION AT RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELEMENTS.
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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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |