Patents by Inventor Terence E. Drews

Terence E. Drews 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).

  • Patent number: 5027736
    Abstract: An elastically deformable bumper for cushioning impact forces at a relatively rigid member includes a forward bumper wall member having an impact receiving surface at a first side thereof. At least one support web extending from a second side of the forward bumper wall member and providing the primary resistance to deformation of the forward bumper wall member by the impact forces is provided. The support web terminates in a support web abutment surface having a free end adapted for engagement with a rigid member. A bumper anchor aperture accommodates an anchoring device to hold the bumper in position at the rigid member. The bumper anchor aperture extends from the first side of the forward bumper wall member through the support web and support web abutment surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1991
    Assignee: Impact Protection Systems
    Inventor: Terence E. Drews