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US3645575A
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Resilient bumper guard for motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-13
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Granted: 1972-02-29
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Expires: 1990-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A bumper guard assembly for motor vehicles, parking ramps, loading docks, and the like, comprising a channel-shaped mounting bracket and a bumper member. The mounting bracket has spaced V notches in the flanges thereof to facilitate conforming the bracket generally to a desired shape. The bumper member has a baseplate bonded to a resilient element. The baseplate has a substantially longitudinally extending slot and the resilient element has a groove in the rear face thereof communicating with the slot for receiving the head of a mounting bolt for securing the bumper member to the mounting bracket above an attaching lip on the lower end of the mounting bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 Coleman M Slavney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A bumper guard assembly comprising a. resilient bumper guard means, said bumper guard means having a generally central axial opening therethrough to enhance the cushioning effect of said bumper guard means upon impact, said bumper guard means being further formed with a longitudinal groove in one face thereof, b. mounting bracket adapted to be mounted on a structure to be protected, c. means for interengaging one end of said bracket with the corresponding end of said bumper guard means for supporting the latter, d. fastener means received in said longitudinal groove of said bumper guard means for securing said bumper guard means to said mounting bracket at a point relatively remote from said interengaging means, said groove permitting vertical adjustment of said bumper guard means relative to said mounting bracket thereby to adapt the assembly to the particular configuration of the structure to be protected, and e. said bumper guard means being formed with means for retaining said fastener means in said groove and permitting the desired vertical adjustment of said bumper guard means relative to said mounting bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A bumper guard assembly comprising a. resilient bumper guard means, said bumper guard means having a generally central axial opening therethrough to enhance the cushioning effect of said bumper guard means upon impact, said bumper guard means being further formed with a longitudinal groove in one face thereof, b. mounting bracket adapted to be mounted on a structure to be protected, c. means for interengaging one end of said bracket with the corresponding end of said bumper guard means for supporting the latter, d. fastener means received in said longitudinal groove of said bumper guard means for securing said bumper guard means to said mounting bracket at a point relatively remote from said interengaging means, said groove permitting vertical adjustment of said bumper guard means relative to said mounting bracket thereby to adapt the assembly to the particular configuration of the structure to be protected, and e. said bumper guard means being formed with means for retaining said fastener means in said groove and permitting the desired vertical adjustment of said bumper guard means relative to said mounting bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
The bumper guard assembly of claim 1 wherein said retaining means for said bumper guard means comprises a rigid baseplate secured to said bumper guard means, said baseplate being formed with a longitudinally extending slot aligned and communicating with said Groove formed in said one face of said bumper guard means, at least one portion of said slot being enlarged to receive said fastener means and said groove permitting slidable vertical adjustment of said guard assembly on said bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The bumper guard assembly of claim 2 wherein said interengaging means comprises a lip extending upwardly from said web of said mounting bracket and spaced therefrom to define an opening therebetween, said lip extending into said groove of said bumper guard means when the latter is mounted on said bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The bumper guard assembly of claim 1 wherein said mounting bracket is generally channel shaped comprising a pair of rearwardly extending flanges and a connecting web, each of said flanges having at least one notch formed therein to facilitate bending of said web to conform to the configuration of the surface on which said bracket is to be mounted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bumper guard assembly of claim 4 wherein each of said flanges of said mounting bracket is formed with a plurality of spaced notches.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The bumper guard assembly of claim 5 further including a channel-shaped strip of flexible material mounted on each of said flanges of said mounting bracket thereby to prevent metal to metal contact when said bumper guard assembly is mounted on a metal surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
64 words
The bumper guard assembly of claim 1 wherein said mounting bracket comprises a connecting web section provided with means for receiving said resilient bumper guard means, intermediate flange sections extending rearwardly from said web section, and lateral mounting flange sections extending laterally from and normal to said intermediate flanges for engagement with the surface on which the bumper guard assembly is to be mounted.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
164 words
A bumper guard assembly comprising a. a bumper guard of resilient material, said bumper guard having a generally central axial opening therethrough to enhance the cushioning effect of said bumper guard means upon impact and to prevent the object contacting said guard from climbing up or riding down the exposed front surface of said guard, said bumper guard being formed in addition to said opening with a groove in the rear face thereof, b. a rigid baseplate secured to said bumper guard at the rear face thereof enclosing said groove, said baseplate being formed with an elongated slot, c. a mounting bracket, d. support means formed on said bracket for retainably supporting said bumper guard, and e. fastener means for securing said bumper guard to said mounting bracket at a point relatively remote from said support means, said fastener means being disposed in said elongated slot in said bare plate thereby to permit vertical adjustment of said bumper guard relative to said mounting bracket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
164 words
A bumper guard assembly comprising a. a bumper guard of resilient material, said bumper guard having a generally central axial opening therethrough to enhance the cushioning effect of said bumper guard means upon impact and to prevent the object contacting said guard from climbing up or riding down the exposed front surface of said guard, said bumper guard being formed in addition to said opening with a groove in the rear face thereof, b. a rigid baseplate secured to said bumper guard at the rear face thereof enclosing said groove, said baseplate being formed with an elongated slot, c. a mounting bracket, d. support means formed on said bracket for retainably supporting said bumper guard, and e. fastener means for securing said bumper guard to said mounting bracket at a point relatively remote from said support means, said fastener means being disposed in said elongated slot in said bare plate thereby to permit vertical adjustment of said bumper guard relative to said mounting bracket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
145 words
A bumper guard assembly comprising a. a bumper guard of resilient material, said bumper guard having a generally longitudinal opening therethrough to enhance the cushioning effect of said bumper guard means upon impact and to prevent the object contacting said guard from climbing up or riding down the exposed front surface of said guard, said bumper guard further including an elongated, exteriorly closed groove adjacent one side thereof, b. amounting bracket, said mounting bracket being generally channel shaped comprising a pair of rearwardly extending flanges and a connecting web, each of said flanges being formed with at least one notch to facilitate bending of said webs to conform to the configuration of the surface on which said bracket is to be mounted, and c. means extending in said groove for securing said bumper guard to said mounting bracket at points relatively remote from each other.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
145 words
A bumper guard assembly comprising a. a bumper guard of resilient material, said bumper guard having a generally longitudinal opening therethrough to enhance the cushioning effect of said bumper guard means upon impact and to prevent the object contacting said guard from climbing up or riding down the exposed front surface of said guard, said bumper guard further including an elongated, exteriorly closed groove adjacent one side thereof, b. amounting bracket, said mounting bracket being generally channel shaped comprising a pair of rearwardly extending flanges and a connecting web, each of said flanges being formed with at least one notch to facilitate bending of said webs to conform to the configuration of the surface on which said bracket is to be mounted, and c. means extending in said groove for securing said bumper guard to said mounting bracket at points relatively remote from each other.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
142 words
A mounting bracket for an automobile bumper or the like adapted to receive and support a resilient bumper guard, said bracket comprising a. a connecting web and a pair of integral flanges extending in the same direction generally perpendicular to said web thereby to form therewith a bracket generally C-shaped in cross sectIon, b. said connecting web being formed with a plurality of openings for securing the same to said bumper guard and the automobile bumper, c. each of said flanges being formed with a plurality of spaced notches in the edges thereof to permit bending of said flanges to conform to the shape of the surface on which the bracket is to be mounted, and d. means integrally formed at the bottom of said connecting web extending in spaced, parallel relation to said web for engaging and supporting such bumper guard.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
142 words
A mounting bracket for an automobile bumper or the like adapted to receive and support a resilient bumper guard, said bracket comprising a. a connecting web and a pair of integral flanges extending in the same direction generally perpendicular to said web thereby to form therewith a bracket generally C-shaped in cross sectIon, b. said connecting web being formed with a plurality of openings for securing the same to said bumper guard and the automobile bumper, c. each of said flanges being formed with a plurality of spaced notches in the edges thereof to permit bending of said flanges to conform to the shape of the surface on which the bracket is to be mounted, and d. means integrally formed at the bottom of said connecting web extending in spaced, parallel relation to said web for engaging and supporting such bumper guard.
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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) | 1975-02-28 | 1975-08-30 | 1976-02-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-28 | 1979-08-30 | 1980-02-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-28 | 1983-08-30 | 1984-02-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |