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US3746383A
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Auxiliary bumper impact protector
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1971-08-03
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-08-03
Abstract
Abstract An energy absorbtion mechanism consisting of U-shaped structural members fastened to the automobile frame, and to the automobile bumpers and the bumper guards, which acts to absorb front or rear impact forces to prevent or minimize damage to an automobile and its occupants.
Inventors
- 👤 T Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-03 15:43
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
An energy absorbing mechanism to prevent or minimize damage to the automobile and to its occupants, occasioned by front-end or rear-end collisions which is mounted about the conventional front and rear bumpers of an automobile, comprising a pair of steel members, each of which terminates at each end in a U-shaped section, said U-shaped section being of a size to fit under and about a conventional automobile bumper, with both steel members fastened to the opposing sides of the frame of the automobile so that the ends of said U-shaped sections terminate beyond the conventional front and rear automobile bumpers with a horizontal protector member being fastened at the rear of the automobile to the right and left rear ends of the rear U-shaped section and a second protector horizontal member fastened at the front of the automobile to the right and left front ends of the front U-shaped section so that in the installed condition, the U-shaped sections run underneath the conventional automobile bumpers, with the vertical guard members and the horizontal protector members being external to both the conventional automobile front and rear bumpers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
An energy absorbing mechanism to prevent or minimize damage to the automobile and to its occupants, occasioned by front-end or rear-end collisions which is mounted about the conventional front and rear bumpers of an automobile, comprising a pair of steel members, each of which terminates at each end in a U-shaped section, said U-shaped section being of a size to fit under and about a conventional automobile bumper, with both steel members fastened to the opposing sides of the frame of the automobile so that the ends of said U-shaped sections terminate beyond the conventional front and rear automobile bumpers with a horizontal protector member being fastened at the rear of the automobile to the right and left rear ends of the rear U-shaped section and a second protector horizontal member fastened at the front of the automobile to the right and left front ends of the front U-shaped section so that in the installed condition, the U-shaped sections run underneath the conventional automobile bumpers, with the vertical guard members and the horizontal protector members being external to both the conventional automobile front and rear bumpers.
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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |