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Vehicle fenders of resilient material
Assignee: Fiat SpA
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Filing: 1974-06-19
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1994-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A resilient front or rear fender for a motor vehicle has the form of an annular capping of elastomeric material applied to the periphery of the front or rear surface of the vehicle, the capping having ogival cavities in its surface facing the vehicle body so that the fender absorbs high speed impact energy and exhibits relatively low rigidity to low speed collisions. Vertical drainage channels may be provided on the fender surfaces facing the body to conduct foreign matter away from the radiator and headlamp assembly surrounded by the capping.
Inventors
- 👤 Guiseppe Puleo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:07
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/18; B60R19/04; B60R19/12; B60R2019/186; B60R2019/1873; B60R21/00; B60R21/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
Resilient fender for motor vehicles comprising at least one element of porous elastomeric material, in particular expanded polyurethane foam, having a flexible covering and an internal reinforcement, the fender being arranged transversely on an end surface of the motor vehicle, wherein the improvement resides in the said element having: a. means defining a plurality of individual, spaced apart cavities of substantially ogival form with their axes directed substantially parallel to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the vehicle, and with their bases disposed in the surface of the element which faces the motor vehicle body in the installed position of the fender and b. means defining a plurality of through channels adjacent the lights of the vehicle which traverse the element over its entire height on the surface of the latter which faces towards the vehicle body in the installed position of the fender.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
Resilient fender for motor vehicles comprising at least one element of porous elastomeric material, in particular expanded polyurethane foam, having a flexible covering and an internal reinforcement, the fender being arranged transversely on an end surface of the motor vehicle, wherein the improvement resides in the said element having: a. means defining a plurality of individual, spaced apart cavities of substantially ogival form with their axes directed substantially parallel to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the vehicle, and with their bases disposed in the surface of the element which faces the motor vehicle body in the installed position of the fender and b. means defining a plurality of through channels adjacent the lights of the vehicle which traverse the element over its entire height on the surface of the latter which faces towards the vehicle body in the installed position of the fender.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
Fender as defined in claim 1, constructEd substantially in the form of a substantially annular capping which covers at least the periphery of the end surface of the vehicle, said capping comprising an upper part, a lower part, and downwardly and upwardly directed lugs provided at the ends of the upper and lower parts respectively of the fender to complete the peripheral capping; said channels being formed in the lower part.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
128 words
Vehicle fender of porous elastomeric material in the form of a substantially annular capping covering the periphery of an end surface of a vehicle, comprising upper and lower horizontal elements and two vertical lateral elements wherein the improvement comprises said elements having: a. means defining a plurality of individual, spaced apart cavities substantially of ogival form with their axes directed substantially parallel to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the vehicle and with their bases facing towards the vehicle bodywork and b. means defining a plurality of through channels in the surface of at least one of the elements facing towards the vehicle, said channels traversing the said element over their full height and being spaced apart in a transverse plane of the vehicle adjacent the vehicle lights.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
128 words
Vehicle fender of porous elastomeric material in the form of a substantially annular capping covering the periphery of an end surface of a vehicle, comprising upper and lower horizontal elements and two vertical lateral elements wherein the improvement comprises said elements having: a. means defining a plurality of individual, spaced apart cavities substantially of ogival form with their axes directed substantially parallel to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the vehicle and with their bases facing towards the vehicle bodywork and b. means defining a plurality of through channels in the surface of at least one of the elements facing towards the vehicle, said channels traversing the said element over their full height and being spaced apart in a transverse plane of the vehicle adjacent the vehicle lights.
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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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |