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Bumper guards
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-07-19
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Granted: 1983-10-25
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Expires: 2002-07-19
Abstract
Abstract Bumper guards are disclosed for mounting on the bumper of an automotive vehicle with provisions for carrying a bicycle, skis and other articles, and with positive locking in elevated positions and providing better support for the articles.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry Rosenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06; B60R9/08; B60R9/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
Bumper guards for mounting to the bumper of a vehicle, said bumper guards each having opposite side walls and front and rear walls forming an integral socket therebetween, vertically slidable members engaged in said sockets, said side walls each having at least one horizontally extending opening, a horizontal bar connecting said vertically slidable members, said members having a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally aligned openings, members for horizontal insertion through said opening in said side walls of said bumper guards, and said openings in said members for adjusting the heights of said vertically slidable members, said bumper guards each having a lower connecting plate for restricting rotational movement of said guards and said bumper, and means for securing said connecting plate to said vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
Bumper guards for mounting to the bumper of a vehicle, said bumper guards each having opposite side walls and front and rear walls forming an integral socket therebetween, vertically slidable members engaged in said sockets, said side walls each having at least one horizontally extending opening, a horizontal bar connecting said vertically slidable members, said members having a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally aligned openings, members for horizontal insertion through said opening in said side walls of said bumper guards, and said openings in said members for adjusting the heights of said vertically slidable members, said bumper guards each having a lower connecting plate for restricting rotational movement of said guards and said bumper, and means for securing said connecting plate to said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 in which said bumper guard are made of metallic plates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 in which said bumper guards are made of synthetic plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 in which said bar has clamps adjustable thereon with forwardly extending arms for supporting a bicycle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 in which said bar has a rack carried thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 in which said bumper guards are provided with a closure for said sockets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
Bumper guards as defined in claim 1 in which said bumper guards are formed of molded synthetic plastic with a stiffening insert therein.
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) | 1986-10-24 | 1987-04-25 | 1987-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-10-24 | 1991-04-25 | 1991-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-10-24 | 1995-04-25 | 1995-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |