US3684272A
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Conformable fender
Assignee: MORSE RUBBER PRODUCTS Co
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Filing: 1970-11-18
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-11-18
Abstract
Abstract A device for absorbing the impact between convergent and contiguous bodies due to relative movement therebetween, the device being conformable and weldable to the surface, either flat or contoured, of one of the bodies for resilient contact with the opposing body to cushion the blows of collision, dragging, or scuffing, and thus also alleviating damage to the bodies.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Ticknor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:51
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B59/00; B63B59/02; E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/20; E02B3/26; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A30/00; Y02A30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A protective fender adapted for connection to conform with a structure having an uneven surface comprising: a plurality of metal support plates disposed with closely spaced edges to form an elongated array of plates and with each of said plates having plate ends adapted to be individually fixed to a respective portion of said uneven surface; and an undivided and flexible resilient body pad fixed to and merged with each respective plate and disposed along said array of plates to permit said body pad to bend and accommodate the respective position of each said plate when fixed to said surface, said plate ends projecting sufficiently away from said pad to permit attachment of said plates to said surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A protective fender adapted for connection to conform with a structure having an uneven surface comprising: a plurality of metal support plates disposed with closely spaced edges to form an elongated array of plates and with each of said plates having plate ends adapted to be individually fixed to a respective portion of said uneven surface; and an undivided and flexible resilient body pad fixed to and merged with each respective plate and disposed along said array of plates to permit said body pad to bend and accommodate the respective position of each said plate when fixed to said surface, said plate ends projecting sufficiently away from said pad to permit attachment of said plates to said surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A fender as defined in claim 1 wherein said plates are adhesively bonded to said pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A fender as defined in claim 1 wherein the lateral portions of said plates are curved in general conformity to the surface on which the fender is to be mounted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
A fender as defined in claim 1 wherein each said plate has its central portion embedded in said pad and said central portion provides an opening through which the material of the pad on one side of the opening is joined to the material of the pad on the other side of the opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A fender as defined in claim 4 wherein said plates are arched and said plate ends lie in a plane including a surface of said pad.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A fender as defined in claim 1 wherein said flexible section provides a transverse groove adjoining said adjacent ones of said plates.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A fender as defined in claim 1 wherein a surface of each of said plates is bonded to an exterior surface of said pad.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A fender as defined in claim 1 wherein each said plate end is fixed to said surface by welding to join said fender and said structure into an integral unit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
A fender as defined in claim 8 wherein each said plate has its central portion embedded in said pad and said central portion provides an opening through which the material of the pad on one side of the opening is joined to the material of the pad on the other side of the opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A fender as defined in claim 9 wherein said plates are arched and said plate ends lie in a plane including a surface of said pad.
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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |