US3606434A
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Resilient bumper assembly for a motor vehicle
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1969-08-27
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Granted: 1971-09-20
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Expires: 1989-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A RESILIENT BUMPER ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE. THIS ASSEMBLY INCLUDES A RESILIENTLY DEFORMABLE BUMPER AND AT LEAST ONE RESILIENTLY DEFORMABLE BUMPER GUARD HAVING A VERTICAL DIMENSION GREATER THAN THE VERTICAL DIMENSION OF THE BUMPER. THE BUMPER AND BUMPER GUARD ARE SECURED TO A VEHICLE STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND TO EACH OTHER BY ONE OF A PLURALITY OF CLAMP ARRANGEMENTS. THESES CLAMPS FUNCTION WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF FASTENERS EXTENDING THROUGH HOLES IN THE RESILIENT MEMBERS, BUT RATHER ENGAGE ENLARGED BEADS FORMED ON THE RESILIENT MEMBERS OR THE CLAMPS ARE MOLDED PARTIALLY WITHIN THESE MEMBERS.
Inventors
- 👤 David W Barton
- 👤 George H Muller
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 21:40
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/18; B60R19/44
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-19 | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-19 | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-19 | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |