US3841682A
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Vehicle bumper rub strip construction
Assignee: Teledyne Mid America Corp
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Filing: 1973-06-20
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A molded rub strip assembly for mounting on a vehicle bumper to absorb very minor impact forces. An elongated molded pad of rubber is formed with a pair of edge flanges which project outwardly from the rear surface of the pad. A plurality of stud assemblies project outwardly from the rear pad surface beyond the edge flanges for inserting through bumper mounting holes. Each stud assembly has a rigid member which is partially embedded in the pad and a resilient rubber portion formed integrally with the pad. Either the rigid member or resilient portion of the stud assembly has a shoulder formation which passes through the bumper hole upon deformation of the resilient portion, and clamps the bumper between the shoulder formation and edge flanges. The rigid member is a metal nail-like stud which is surrounded by the resilient portion, or alternatively it is a generally triangularshaped metal clip formed by spaced legs with the resilient portion located between the clip legs.
Inventors
- 👤 H Church
- 👤 J Hagener
- 👤 Z Scifres
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/44; B60R19/445
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
Rub strip construction for mounting on a vehicle bumper including, an elongated pad of resilient material; the pad having front and rear surfaces, side edges, and a pair of flanges formed integrally with the pad adjacent said side edges; the flanges projecting laterally outwardly from the rear pad surface and being adapted to engage a bumper when the strip is mounted thereon; reinforcing ribs formed integrally with the resilient pad and extending at spaced intervals between the side edge flanges, and said ribs also extending transversely across the rear pad surface between said flanges; stud means formed on the pad and projecting from the rear pad surface; said stud means including a longitudinally rigid portion having head means embedded within the pad and projecting laterally outwardly from the rear pad surface, and a resilient portion formed integrally with the pad and bonded to the rigid portion; said resilient stud portion being deformed upon longitudinal insertion of the stud means through an opening in a vehicle bumper; and shoulder means formed on one of said rigid and resilient stud portions adapted to engage the rear surface of a vehicle bumper when said stud means is inserted through said bumper opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
Rub strip construction for mounting on a vehicle bumper including, an elongated pad of resilient material; the pad having front and rear surfaces, side edges, and a pair of flanges formed integrally with the pad adjacent said side edges; the flanges projecting laterally outwardly from the rear pad surface and being adapted to engage a bumper when the strip is mounted thereon; reinforcing ribs formed integrally with the resilient pad and extending at spaced intervals between the side edge flanges, and said ribs also extending transversely across the rear pad surface between said flanges; stud means formed on the pad and projecting from the rear pad surface; said stud means including a longitudinally rigid portion having head means embedded within the pad and projecting laterally outwardly from the rear pad surface, and a resilient portion formed integrally with the pad and bonded to the rigid portion; said resilient stud portion being deformed upon longitudinal insertion of the stud means through an opening in a vehicle bumper; and shoulder means formed on one of said rigid and resilient stud portions adapted to engage the rear surface of a vehicle bumper when said stud means is inserted through said bumper opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
157 words
Rub strip construction for mounting on a vehicle bumper including, an elongated pad of resilient material having front and rear surfaces; stud means formed on the pad and projecting from the rear pad surface; said stud means including a longitudinally rigid portion having head means embedded within the pad and projecting laterally outwardly from the rear pad surface, and a resilient portion formed integrally with the pad and bonded to the rigid portion; the stud means rigid portion including a spring metal clip having spaced members; the stud means resilient portion being located between and molded with said spaced members and bonded thereto; the stud means resilient portion being deformed upon longitudinal insertion of the stud means through an opening in a vehicle bumper; and shoulder means formed on one of said rigid and resilient stud portions adapted to engage the rear surface of a vehicle bumper when said stud means is inserted through said bumper opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
157 words
Rub strip construction for mounting on a vehicle bumper including, an elongated pad of resilient material having front and rear surfaces; stud means formed on the pad and projecting from the rear pad surface; said stud means including a longitudinally rigid portion having head means embedded within the pad and projecting laterally outwardly from the rear pad surface, and a resilient portion formed integrally with the pad and bonded to the rigid portion; the stud means rigid portion including a spring metal clip having spaced members; the stud means resilient portion being located between and molded with said spaced members and bonded thereto; the stud means resilient portion being deformed upon longitudinal insertion of the stud means through an opening in a vehicle bumper; and shoulder means formed on one of said rigid and resilient stud portions adapted to engage the rear surface of a vehicle bumper when said stud means is inserted through said bumper opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The construction defined in claim 2 in which the shoulder means is formed on the spaced metal clip members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
The construction defined in claim 2 in which the metal clip has inner and outer ends; in which the spaced clip members merge at the outer end in a generally triangular shape; and in which said spaced members terminate at the inner end in outturned feet-like head means which are embedded in the resilient pad.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
183 words
Rub strip construction for mounting on a vehicle bumper including, an elongated pad of resilient material having front and rear surfaces; stud means formed on the pad and projecting from the rear pad surface; the stud means including a longitudinally rigid portion having head means embedded within the pad and projecting laterally outwardly from the rear pad surface, and a resilient portion formed integrally with the pad and bonded to the rigid portion; the stud means rigid portion including a spring metal clip having a pair of spaced legs, each leg terminating at one end in an out-turned foot and the feet being molded within the resilient pad; the other ends of the clip legs terminating in inwardly tapered portions; the stud means resilient portion being deformed upon longitudinal insertion of the stud means through an opening in a vehicle bumper; shoulder means formed on the clip legs; the clip legs and tapered end portions being integrally joined; and said shoulder means being adapted to engage the rear surface of a vehicle bumper when said stud means is inserted through said bumper opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
183 words
Rub strip construction for mounting on a vehicle bumper including, an elongated pad of resilient material having front and rear surfaces; stud means formed on the pad and projecting from the rear pad surface; the stud means including a longitudinally rigid portion having head means embedded within the pad and projecting laterally outwardly from the rear pad surface, and a resilient portion formed integrally with the pad and bonded to the rigid portion; the stud means rigid portion including a spring metal clip having a pair of spaced legs, each leg terminating at one end in an out-turned foot and the feet being molded within the resilient pad; the other ends of the clip legs terminating in inwardly tapered portions; the stud means resilient portion being deformed upon longitudinal insertion of the stud means through an opening in a vehicle bumper; shoulder means formed on the clip legs; the clip legs and tapered end portions being integrally joined; and said shoulder means being adapted to engage the rear surface of a vehicle bumper when said stud means is inserted through said bumper opening.
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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |