UST100801I4
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Energy-absorbing device and method for making same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-09-26
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Granted: 1981-07-07
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Expires: 2000-09-26
Abstract
Abstract An energy-absorbing device comprising a permanently shortened member of a thermoplastic elastomer wherein said member comprises circumferentially enlarged portions due to permanent shortening by compression of an elongated member along its longitudinal axis of at least 10% of its original length, the enlarged portions being at least partially oriented and at least one unenlarged portion, and rigid retaining means encircling said unenlarged portion of the shortened thermoplastic elastomer member.
Inventors
- 👤 Dominick Bianca
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:30
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F1/00; F16F1/36; F16F1/40; B; B61; B61G; B61G11/00; B61G11/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863
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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) | 1984-07-06 | 1985-01-05 | 1985-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-06 | 1989-01-05 | 1989-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-06 | 1993-01-05 | 1993-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |