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Bumper device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-25
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A bumper device including a pair of rubber-covered blocks with a U-shaped bracket connected to one end thereof and an outwardly extending and downwardly extending member having an L shape connected to another end thereof for attaching the blocks to the tow plate of a tow truck.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph L Telles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:04
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R2019/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
In combination with the tow plate of a tow vehicle, at least two bumper devices mounted in spaced apart relationship on said tow plate, each bumper device comprising a channel member with a bracket member on its lower end and a bracket member on its upper end adapted to be secured to the tow plate and resilient means secured to said channel member, wherein said channel member is Ushaped, said lower bracket member is U-shaped and said upper bracket member is L-shaped, and wherein said resilient means includes a rubber member of rectangular configuration with a horizontal section disposed over said L-shaped bracket member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
In combination with the tow plate of a tow vehicle, at least two bumper devices mounted in spaced apart relationship on said tow plate, each bumper device comprising a channel member with a bracket member on its lower end and a bracket member on its upper end adapted to be secured to the tow plate and resilient means secured to said channel member, wherein said channel member is Ushaped, said lower bracket member is U-shaped and said upper bracket member is L-shaped, and wherein said resilient means includes a rubber member of rectangular configuration with a horizontal section disposed over said L-shaped bracket member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |