US3718357A
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Retractable side bumper guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-26
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Granted: 1973-02-27
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Expires: 1991-10-26
Abstract
Abstract A bumper guard assembly apparatus to be attached to an automobile comprising a bumper guard and means to move the bumper guard in one direction when the apparatus is in use and in an opposite direction when the apparatus is not in use, whereby the same need not be completely detached from the automobile at any time.
Inventors
- 👤 A Hertzell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
Retractable bumper guard assembly apparatus to be used in combination with an automobile body, comprising baseboard means; horizontal channel means attached beneath said automobile body; power operated driving means operatively connected to said baseboard means and to said automobile body for moving said baseboard means in a direction along said channel means away from and towards the fixed portion of said driving element and at least partially past one end of the channel and outside the automobile body; and sub-baseboard means pivotally connected to said baseboard means and on the opposite side of said driving means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
Retractable bumper guard assembly apparatus to be used in combination with an automobile body, comprising baseboard means; horizontal channel means attached beneath said automobile body; power operated driving means operatively connected to said baseboard means and to said automobile body for moving said baseboard means in a direction along said channel means away from and towards the fixed portion of said driving element and at least partially past one end of the channel and outside the automobile body; and sub-baseboard means pivotally connected to said baseboard means and on the opposite side of said driving means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
Retractable bumper guard assembly apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said driving means comprise multiple pneumatic cylinder and piston assembly means; an air line connecting said multiple assembly means; and power supply and control means connected to said air line whereby actuation of said control means energizes said driving means for moving said baseboard means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
Retractable bumper guard assembly apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said sub-baseboard means is connected to said baseboard means by spring biased hinges whereby said sub-baseboard means is biased in a vertical and perpendicular position with respect to said baseboard means when automobile protection is desired and may be forced into a horizontal position with respect to said baseboard by the end of the channel when protection is no longer desired.
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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) | 1976-02-27 | 1976-08-28 | 1977-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-27 | 1980-08-28 | 1981-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-27 | 1984-08-28 | 1985-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |