US3680903A
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Protective device
Assignee: Davidson Rubber Co Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-08
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A device which is adapted for ready attachment to the exposed surface of an exterior component, for example an automobile bumper, fender or the like. In addition to being decorative, the device also functions to absorb energy in the event of an impact, and to protect the surface to which it is attached from scratches, dents, etc.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E Hulten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/44; B60R19/445
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for protecting the exposed surface of an exterior component, such as for example an automobile bumper, said means comprising: an elongated wear element molded of a suitable energy absorbing material and having a rear surface suitably contoured for flush face-go-face contact with the exposed surface; and a longitudinally extending mounting element for securing said wear element to the said component, said mounting element having a generally channel-shaped cross-section with an intermediate web joining oppositely disposed laterally extending side flanges, each of said side flanges being further provided with integral longitudinally spaced ears, said intermediate web and said side flanges being embedded in said wear element with said attaching ears protruding rearwardly through said rear surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for protecting the exposed surface of an exterior component, such as for example an automobile bumper, said means comprising: an elongated wear element molded of a suitable energy absorbing material and having a rear surface suitably contoured for flush face-go-face contact with the exposed surface; and a longitudinally extending mounting element for securing said wear element to the said component, said mounting element having a generally channel-shaped cross-section with an intermediate web joining oppositely disposed laterally extending side flanges, each of said side flanges being further provided with integral longitudinally spaced ears, said intermediate web and said side flanges being embedded in said wear element with said attaching ears protruding rearwardly through said rear surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said intermediate web is spaced from said rear surface and completely embedded within said energy absorbing material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said intermediate web is provided with a plurality of longitudinally spaced apertures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said attaching ears are each provided with apertures adapted to cooperate with locating pins which serve to temporarily attach the said mounting element to the mold during the molding of said device.
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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |