US3563595A
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Resilient bumper guard for motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-03
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1989-02-03
Abstract
Abstract A bumper guard for motor vehicles having a rigid, channelshaped, base plate imbedded in and bonded to a resilient cushioning member. The base plate has a substantially vertical elongate slot with an enlarged end and the resilient cushioning member has a groove in the rear face thereof communicating with the slot for receiving the head of a mounting bolt for securing the guard to the bumper of a vehicle at the desired elevation.
Inventors
- 👤 Coleman M Slavney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:59
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A bumper guard assembly comprising: a. a rigid base plate having a substantially vertical elongated mounting slot, one portion of which is enlarged; b. a cushioning member of resilient material rigidly secured to said base plate and having a longitudinally extending groove formed therein, said groove being aligned and communicating with a substantial portion of the length of said slot, including said enlarged end thereof, said cushioning member being additionally formed with at least one opening within and extending through said member to improve the cushioning effect of said member upon impact, and c. fastener means extending through said enlarged portion of said slot and having its head end disposed behind said plate in the said groove of said cushioning member, said fastener means being slidable vertically relative to said groove for movement of the guard to the desired mounting position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A bumper guard assembly comprising: a. a rigid base plate having a substantially vertical elongated mounting slot, one portion of which is enlarged; b. a cushioning member of resilient material rigidly secured to said base plate and having a longitudinally extending groove formed therein, said groove being aligned and communicating with a substantial portion of the length of said slot, including said enlarged end thereof, said cushioning member being additionally formed with at least one opening within and extending through said member to improve the cushioning effect of said member upon impact, and c. fastener means extending through said enlarged portion of said slot and having its head end disposed behind said plate in the said groove of said cushioning member, said fastener means being slidable vertically relative to said groove for movement of the guard to the desired mounting position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The bumper guard of claim 1 wherein said rigid base plate is channel-shaped having wing flanges embedded in and bonded to said resilient cushioning member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |