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US3920111A
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Automotive bumper arrangement
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1973-12-05
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1993-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A bumper arrangement which consists of a shock-absorbing bumper positioned at a legally determined level over the ground, and a decorative member extending along the shock-absorbing bumper so as to camouflage the shock-absorbing bumper as if it were positioned at a level which is as high as a level desired from an aesthetic point of view. The bumper arrangement is conducive to achieving a balanced external appearance of the vehicle in which the height of the shock-absorbing bumper per se is dictated under local vehicle safety regulations irrespective of the size and the styling of the model and the make of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshiaki Endo
- 👤 Masateru Takao
- 👤 Nobuhiro Abe
- 👤 Shuhei Wakita
- 👤 Haruo Kamata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/04; B60R19/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A bumper construction for an automotive vehicle, comprising; a shock-absorbing bumper, installable at a level above the ground which suits the safety of a vehicle, to extend across a relatively raised rear end section of the vehicle; means for balancing the external appearance of the vehicle, comprising a decorative member installable along and adjacent said bumper, to extend across said end section, said decorative member having a lower surface secured to an upper surface of said bumper; and a strip of resilient material secured to an edge of said decorative member and securable to said end section of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A bumper construction for an automotive vehicle, comprising; a shock-absorbing bumper, installable at a level above the ground which suits the safety of a vehicle, to extend across a relatively raised rear end section of the vehicle; means for balancing the external appearance of the vehicle, comprising a decorative member installable along and adjacent said bumper, to extend across said end section, said decorative member having a lower surface secured to an upper surface of said bumper; and a strip of resilient material secured to an edge of said decorative member and securable to said end section of the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
106 words
A bumper construction for an automotive vehicle, comprising; a shock-absorbing bumper, installable at a level above the ground which suits the safety of a vehicle, to extend across an end section of the vehicle; means for balancing the external appearance of the vehicle, comprising a decorative member installable along and adjacent said bumper, to extend across 67 the end section, said decorative member having an outer end which is substantially flush with an outer end of said bumper; and a plurality of spaced resilient members attached to the other end of said shock-absorbing bumper and which project outwardly of the outer end of said decorative member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
106 words
A bumper construction for an automotive vehicle, comprising; a shock-absorbing bumper, installable at a level above the ground which suits the safety of a vehicle, to extend across an end section of the vehicle; means for balancing the external appearance of the vehicle, comprising a decorative member installable along and adjacent said bumper, to extend across 67 the end section, said decorative member having an outer end which is substantially flush with an outer end of said bumper; and a plurality of spaced resilient members attached to the other end of said shock-absorbing bumper and which project outwardly of the outer end of said decorative member.
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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) | 1978-11-17 | 1979-05-19 | 1979-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-17 | 1983-05-19 | 1983-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-17 | 1987-05-19 | 1987-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |