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US3639748A
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Bumper structure having a light fixture associated therewith
Assignee: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
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Filing: 1970-11-27
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1990-11-27
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a bumper structure having a light fixture associated therewith where the bumper body has one face of resilient, translucent material in the areas where the light would shine through, means for attaching the bumper structure to the vehicle, means for attaching the lights to a signal activator and a power supply.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles J Pearson
- 👤 Keith D Robinson
- 👤 William O Sassaman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2619; B60Q1/2623; B60Q1/2626; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/48; B60R19/50; B60R2019/505
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A bumper structure including a metal portion, an elastomeric material positioned in front of the metal portion and a means for attachment to the body of a vehicle, said metal portion extending around that portion of the body of the vehicle to be protected and having a hole for passage of light from each light fixture associated with the hole, the elastomeric material covering each hole in the metal portion and being transparent or translucent to light; the light fixing including a light having means for attachment in an electric circuit with a power supply and a light activator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A bumper structure including a metal portion, an elastomeric material positioned in front of the metal portion and a means for attachment to the body of a vehicle, said metal portion extending around that portion of the body of the vehicle to be protected and having a hole for passage of light from each light fixture associated with the hole, the elastomeric material covering each hole in the metal portion and being transparent or translucent to light; the light fixing including a light having means for attachment in an electric circuit with a power supply and a light activator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The bumper structure of claim 1 wherein the transparent or translucent elastomeric material is selected from the class consisting of polyurethanes, natural rubber, polybutadienestyrene, neoprene, cis polyisoprene, polybutadiene and nitrile rubber.
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) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |