US3869165A
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Vehicle with reinforced impact-absorbing end portion
Assignee: Volkswagen AG
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Filing: 1973-04-18
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Granted: 1975-03-04
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Expires: 1993-04-18
Abstract
Abstract An independent vehicle body end portion is made of resilient material and has an integrated transversely extending reinforcement and a buffer arrangement for absorbing impacts. The buffer arrangement includes a bumper and at least one shock absorber that extends between the bumper and the vehicle undercarriage. The transversely extending reinforcement is constituted by the bumper.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Clendenin Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/0491; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/48; B60R19/50; B62; B62D; B62D21/00; B62D21/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
15 words
The vehicle defined in claim 1 wherein said at least one shock absorber is self-regenerating.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
26 words
The vehicle defined in claim 1 wherein at least one light is arranged within the body of the vehicle behind an opening in said end portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vehicle defined in claim 1 wherein said impact absorbing means forms a support for said end portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vehicle defined in claim 1 wherein said end portion comprises a plurality of members of various degrees of resiliency.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The vehicle defined in claim 5, wherein said end portion includes a grill member made of comparatively hard material and at least one member surrounding and projecting beyond said grill member made of comparatively soft material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The vehicle defined in claim 1, wherein said resilient material is rubber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The vehicle defined in claim 1 wherein said resilient material is plastic.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2074469A
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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) | 1978-03-03 | 1978-09-02 | 1979-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-03 | 1982-09-02 | 1983-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-03 | 1986-09-02 | 1987-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |