Patents by Inventor Stephen D. Fleming

Stephen D. Fleming has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Vehicle bumper assembly with foamed core
    Patent number: 5067759
    Abstract: A vehicle bumper assembly comprises a channel-section outer shell (12) of injection moulded plastics material extending transversely across the front or rear (20) of a motor vehicle and having spaced apart brackets (32) for mounting the bumper on the motor vehicle. The outer shell (12) is substantially filled with an energy absorbing foam (24) adhered to the inside of the outer shell (12) and the mounting brackets (32) have arm portions (36) moulded in the foam filling (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Stephen D. Fleming
  • Vehicle bumper assembly with foamed core
    Patent number: 4988137
    Abstract: A vehicle bumper assembly comprises a channel-section outer shell (12) of injection moulded plastics material extending transversely across the front or rear (20) of a motor vehicle and having spaced apart brackets (32) for mounting the bumper on the motor vehicle. The outer shell (12) is substantially filled with an energy absorbing foam (24) adhered to the inside of the outer shell (12) and the mounting brackets (32) have arm portions (36) moulded in the foam filling (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Inventor: Stephen D. Fleming
  • Mounting arrangement for a vehicle bumper
    Patent number: 4838593
    Abstract: A vehicle bumper of molded construction and with wrap-around ends is mounted on a vehicle by two push-fit post/socket joints at the front (or rear) of the vehicle and by two side extension connectors which include secure fastenings. The side connectors can have a snap-fit feature for initial location of the bumper, with the snap-fit location being subsequently backed up by insertion of a threaded fastener. The push-fit joints require no additional securing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Stephen D. Fleming, Martyn G. Lane